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Antoinette Alphonso

Antoinette Alphonso

Feb 5, 2018

Antoinette Alphonso Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 5, 2018, Mrs. Antoinette Alphonso, 80, loving wife to the late Francis Alphonso. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:15 P.M. at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Jacek Szuster celebrant. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors,...

Ronald Simpson

Ronald Simpson

Feb 4, 2018

Ronald Simpson Augusta, GA – Mr. Ronald Milton Simpson, 79, loving husband to Karen R.E. (Pollari) Simpson 77. They had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 27th. Mr. Simpson entered into rest on February 4th at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mr. Simpson moved with his parents to California, living in Whittier, El...

Betty Boatright

Betty Boatright

Feb 3, 2018

Betty Boatright AUGUSTA, GA - Betty Joyce Boatright, 88, entered into rest Saturday, February 3, 2018. Ms. Boatright, the daughter of the late Caleb Bruce Boatright and M. Elma Flanders Boatright was born at her family’s homestead in Johnson County, GA and graduated from the Emmanuel County Institute in Emmanuel County, GA. She moved to Augusta in 1948 and worked...

Jimmy Roland

Jimmy Roland

Feb 2, 2018

Jimmy Roland Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 2, 2018, Mr. James Archie Roland, 67. Mr. Roland was a native of Augusta. He graduated from Butler High School Class of 1968. He served 10 years in the U.S. Army, including time as a Drill Sergeant. He was a tribal Elder with the Poarch Alabama Creek Indians. Family members...

Timothy Thomas Trent

Timothy Thomas Trent

Jan 30, 2018

Timothy Thomas Trent Martinez, GA – Mr. Timothy Thomas Trent, 67, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 30, 2018, after a brief illness. Tim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic, before relocating to Augusta in 2001. Known by all as “Mr. Tim”, he was employed by Augusta University Medical Center. Mr. Tim was a...

Betty Swearingen

Betty Swearingen

Jan 29, 2018

Betty Swearingen Augusta, GA – Mrs. Betty S. Swearingen, 84, entered into rest Monday, January 29, 2018. Mrs. Swearingen was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a member of Crossbridge Baptist Church. She loved to dance, garden and read. She also loved to travel, dine out with friends and play the piano. Family members include her daughters: Vickie S....

Nell S. Hallman

Nell S. Hallman

Jan 28, 2018

Nell S. Hallman Augusta, GA – Nell S. Hallman “Nama”, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her children. Mrs. Hallman was a Charter Member at The Sanctuary in Evans but was also affiliated with The Assembly of God for many years. She had many friends who were like family, Eddie Faircloth, Helen...

William Theodore Gary III

William Theodore Gary III

Jan 28, 2018

William Theodore Gary, III Augusta, GA – William Theodore Gary III, passed on Sunday, January 28, 2018 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his father: William Theodore Gary, Jr.; his mother: Irene von Kamp Gary; his brother: Albert von Kamp Gary: and his sister: Maude Gary Doris. Survivors include his wife: Judith McLaughlin Gary; and their children: William...

Leland "Earl" Staulcup

Leland "Earl" Staulcup

Jan 27, 2018

Leland “Earl” Staulcup Augusta, GA - Leland Earl Staulcup, 96, passed on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was born in 1921 in Sharon, TN, to the late Lynn McGrady Staulcup D.V.M., and Emma Lydia (Adams) Staulcup. He retired from the U.S. Army and the Medical College of Georgia. He was a member of Saint Luke’s Anglican Catholic Church and George...

Katie Jiminez

Katie Jiminez

Jan 26, 2018

Katie Jiminez Augusta, GA – Mrs. Katharine “Katie” Anne Jiminez, 51, joined the heavenly choir of angels on Friday, January 26, 2018 after complications from the flu. Katie graduated from the University of Georgia and earned a teaching certification from Augusta State University. After teaching, Katie went on to earn her Master of Photography Degree and Photographic Craftsman Degree from...

Dorothy Jarrett Zale

Dorothy Jarrett Zale

Jan 25, 2018

Dorothy S. Jarrett Zale Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 25, 2018, Dorothy S. Jarrett Zale, 92. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dorothy’s life revolved around her family and she was known for her great sense of humor. Family members include her sons: Larisey L. Jarrett, Jr...

George Greiner

George Greiner

Jan 24, 2018

George Greiner Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Mr. George Henry Greiner, 80, loving husband of Susan Bryner Greiner. Mr. Greiner was a member of The Assembly at Augusta. He was a longtime Sunday school teacher, and church board member at various churches. He was a huddle leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes in New Jersey....

Elise Marie Jones Little

Elise Marie Jones Little

Jan 24, 2018

Elise Marie Jones Little Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Elise Marie Jones Little, 91. Mrs. Little was a faithful lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She was born in Brick Church, TN and grew up on the family farm. Mrs. Little graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. She worked at Oak Ridge...

Jimmy "Big Jim" Huffman

Jimmy "Big Jim" Huffman

Jan 23, 2018

Jimmy “Big Jim” Huffman Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Mr. James Oliver Huffman, 63, loving husband of Karleen Harbin Huffman. A native of Augusta, Big Jim graduated from Westside High School in 1974. He worked as a Steward at Savannah River Site and was a member the Local 150 Plumber and Steamfitters Union. Big Jim...

Peggy DeRosa

Peggy DeRosa

Jan 22, 2018

Peggy DeRosa Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 22, 2018, Mrs. Peggy Riner DeRosa, 78, loving wife of 26 years to the late Raymond DeRosa. Mrs. DeRosa was a native of Stillmore, GA but has lived in Augusta for the last 45 years. She was a preschool teacher with Bradley Schools (Wheeler Pines). She was a loving, mother,...

John Overstreet

John Overstreet

Jan 21, 2018

John Overstreet Augusta, GA - John Olan Overstreet, Jr. entered into rest on January 21, 2018 at his residence. He was the husband of Ann Eve Overstreet for 54 years. He was the son of the late John Olan Overstreet and Jean Carlisle Overstreet. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he was a member of Kappa...

Rhonda Lee McDaniel

Rhonda Lee McDaniel

Jan 21, 2018

Rhonda McDaniel Augusta, GA – Ms. Rhonda Lee McDaniel, 50, entered into rest Sunday, January 21, 2018. Rhonda went to heaven Sunday morning to be with her Mother. She was our Angel for 50 years. Now she is an Angel in Heaven. Rhonda loved cooking out with her family and going out to eat, she enjoyed shopping at the mall...

Carl Alan Swanson

Carl Alan Swanson

Jan 21, 2018

Carl Alan Swanson Augusta, GA – Carl A. Swanson, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Born in Miami Florida in 1941 to Carl and Elsa Swanson, a loving immigrant couple of Scandinavian descent, who met in New York and settled in Miami, FL in 1931. By 10 years old, Carl had already...

Beverly Harrison

Beverly Harrison

Jan 21, 2018

Beverly Harrison Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 21, 2018, Mrs. Beverly Harrison, 72, loving wife of James Harrison. A memorial service will be Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Ingram officiating. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium. The family requests memorial contributions be made to...

Elaine Jenkins Jones

Elaine Jenkins Jones

Jan 21, 2018

Elaine Jones Martinez, GA – Elaine Jenkins Jones entered into rest at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Elaine was a graduate of Butler High School and retired from Travelers Insurance. She was a member of Martinez Baptist Church. Elaine enjoyed family activities and fishing. Family members include her children: Darren Todd Jones (Amy) of Mooresville, NC, Kelley Robertson...

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