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William "Billy" Robert Berndt, Jr.
Feb 29, 2020
William Robert Berndt, Jr “Billy” Appling, GA- We are saddened to announce, after a long battle with illnesses, the passing of William “Billy” Berndt on Saturday, February 29th, 2020. Billy was born on August 29th, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He served as an Aviation Ordinance Technician in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a Detective with the Los...
Helen Mann
Feb 28, 2020
Helen Mann Augusta, GA – Helen Sumner Mann, 81, entered into rest Friday, February 28, 2020. Helen was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a 1956 graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School. She was an active member of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Family members include her siblings: Dennis...
Paul Roy Ottinger
Feb 25, 2020
Augusta, GA – Paul Roy Ottinger passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home in Augusta, Georgia. Paul was born in Valley City, North Dakota on April 1, 1951. He attended school in both Valley City and Jamestown, North Dakota. He attended Moorhead State College, Minnesota, from 1969 until 1973, receiving a bachelors degree in restaurant management. Paul...
Roy Albert Ottinger
Feb 24, 2020
Augusta, GA – Roy A. Ottinger, age 94, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Harriet Ottinger; five children: Ann (Jack) Levine, Alan (Lynette) Ottinger, Mary Ottinger, Roy Ottinger II, Amy (Jeff) Klare. He is pre-deceased by his parents; sister: Laura Steen; son: Eric Ottinger:...
Douglas Ramon Walters Jr. "Doug"
Feb 24, 2020
Augusta, GA – Douglas Ramon Walters Jr. “Doug”, 61, beloved son of Dr. D. Ramon and Ann R. Walters, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. Doug was born on December 25, 1958 and was the greatest joy and blessing to all that knew him. Psalm 18:30 says, “As for...
Kendall Laine Maddox
Feb 22, 2020
Kendall Laine Maddox Augusta, GA – Kendall Laine Maddox, beloved daughter of Francis W. and Lisa Turner Maddox, and sister of Evan Maddox Hooks, entered into rest on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Roswell, GA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Ken...
Mrs. Johnnie C. Neal
Feb 22, 2020
JOHNNIE CAROL DICKEY NEAL Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at home, Mrs. Johnnie C. Neal, 77, loving wife of 37 years to Ret. 1st Sgt. James Neal. Mrs. Neal was a retired paraprofessional for the Columbia County school system. She was a member of Answers Community Church since 1995. Her hobbies included playing games, traveling,...
Tyler Allen Farmer
Feb 22, 2020
Tyler Farmer Evans, GA – Tyler Allen Farmer, 30, entered into rest Saturday, February 22, 2020. Tyler was a graduate of Evans High School and attended Augusta State University. Time with Tyler was always an adventure! He loved Britney Spears, kayaking, Britney Spears, snowboarding, Britney Spears, and all the laughter he shared with his friends while listening to Britney Spears....
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Casey
Feb 21, 2020
Augusta, GA - Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, of Augusta entered into rest on Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by her family. A Rosary will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary-on- the Hill Catholic...
Beth Gorman
Feb 20, 2020
Augusta, GA – Marion Elizabeth “Beth” Gorman, 55, beloved wife of 33 years to Michael Gorman, lost her battle with cancer Thursday morning, February 20, 2020. Beth fought a hard and painful battle like the angel she was, with a beautiful smile on her face and her devoted husband at her side. She was wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend...
Dr. Kenneth Walter Lennox Col USA Ret
Feb 19, 2020
Augusta, GA - Ken was a physician, teacher, retired army Colonel, and most of all a husband, father, and a grandfather. He enjoyed life and loved his family. He graduated from University of Miami and New York Medical College at Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital in Manhattan. He did his internship at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Francisco, and his residency...
Charles Joseph "Joe" Johnson
Feb 19, 2020
Entered into rest Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Mr. Charles Joseph “Joe” Johnson, 68, loving husband of Mrs. Faye H. Johnson. Mr. Johnson attended Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Aquinas High School and then Clemson University on an Air Force ROTC grant. He earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree in May 1973 and Master of Engineering Degree in May...
Richard Simanski
Feb 15, 2020
Richard F. Simanski Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 15, 2020, Richard F. Simanski, 80, husband of Paulette Simanski. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. and the funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet with Rev. Brancie Stephens and Bobby Grover officiating. Full military...
Julia Joiner
Feb 14, 2020
Julia Joiner Augusta, GA – Julia Murray Joiner passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. Julia was born to Ruth VanHorn Murray and Julius Allan Murray of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Andrew Joiner. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard A. “Rusty” Joiner, sons Richard Allan, Robert Bradford husband of...
Dennis Burau
Feb 14, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 14, 2020 Dennis W. “Coach” Burau, 82, husband of Patricia Burau. Denny was born on June 7, 1937 in Fergus Falls MN. His family moved to Moline IL where his dad worked in the original John Deere plant, a fact that Denny stated with pride. He attended Moline High School and Moline...
Ellsworth Straughan
Feb 14, 2020
Ellsworth Straughan Augusta, GA – Mr. Ellsworth “Easy” Straughan, 97, entered into rest Friday, February 14, 2020. Ellsworth was born in Harnett County NC and was a long-time resident of Greensboro, NC before moving to Augusta to marry the love of his life, Maxine. Ellsworth was a long-time member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was also a music director at...
Atha Beatrice Lemmons Rachels
Feb 11, 2020
Augusta, GA – Atha Beatrice Rachels of Augusta, GA, returned home on February 11, 2020, at 98 years of age. Beatrice is the daughter of John Arthur and Mattie Clary Lemmons, born May 25, 1921, in Columbia, SC. Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Edwin and J.A.; sisters: Bertha and Lillian; and her beloved husband: USAF MSgt....
Mrs. Suzanne Souder Pritchett
Feb 11, 2020
Suzanne S. Pritchett Augusta, GA - Suzanne Souder Pritchett passed away following a brief illness on February 11, 2020. Born November 27th, 1934 in Gibsonburg, Ohio, the only daughter of John Dalton Souder and Alice Gertrude Emch, Suzanne grew up spending time in her parents’ hardware store and developing her love of books. After graduating from Gibsonburg High School in...
Robert Lee Sumerau III
Feb 11, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Sumerau, III, 83, husband of Brenda Welborn Sumerau. Bob was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County and attended UGA where he studied journalism. He then enlisted in the US Navy where he was aboard a minesweeper....
Worley Pierson Sr.
Feb 10, 2020
Worley Pierson, Sr. Augusta, GA—In the quiet of the morning Worley Pierson Sr. , 91, slipped away to his eternal resting place to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on February 10, 2020. His last words were: "I'm going home." He had held on bravely through five years of acute pain to celebrate the 100th birthday of his...
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