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Mr. Samuel "Pete" Wallace Wardlaw

Mr. Samuel "Pete" Wallace Wardlaw

Jun 11, 2017

Augusta, GA - Samuel Wallace (“Pete”) Wardlaw, Jr, son of the late Samuel W. and Iris G. Wardlaw and beloved husband of 61 years to Billie O. Wardlaw, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 11th. A native of Augusta, “Mr. Pete” served his community for over 60 years in the grocery business with A & P and...

Betty Jan Crickenberger

Betty Jan Crickenberger

Jun 8, 2017

Entered into rest Thursday, June 8, 2017, Mrs. Betty Jan Crickenberger, 80, wife of Mr. Owen Crickenberger. A graveside service will be Saturday, June 10, 2017, 4:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Elizabeth "Betty" Boardman Bowring

Elizabeth "Betty" Boardman Bowring

Jun 7, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Boardman Bowring AUGUSTA, Ga. On the evening of Wednesday June 7th, Elizabeth (Betty) Boardman Bowring went peacefully into rest in her home. A lover of life, who once called Martha’s Vineyard home before returning to her beloved Augusta Tante Bet, as she was affectionately known by her nieces and nephews, was truly one of a kind who lived...

Tommy Lee Young

Tommy Lee Young

Jun 6, 2017

Entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Tommy Lee Young, 68, loving husband of Patricia Young. Mr. Young is a native of Athens, GA but lived in Augusta for many years. He served in the United States Navy and was a subcontractor for over 40 years. He was the owner of Young’s Carpet Service. Mr. Young was a loving Dad...

James Stachowiak

James Stachowiak

Jun 5, 2017

James Stachowiak Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2017, Mr. James V. (Jae) Stachowiak, loving husband of 60 years to Marlene Stachowiak. Mr. Stachowiak retired from the Army Signal Corp and co-owned with his wife the Jae-Mar-S Academy. He was a member of MENSA International. He had three degrees all from Augusta University, Georgia Military College, and...

Joyce Everly

Joyce Everly

Jun 5, 2017

Joyce Iams Everly Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2017, Mrs. Joyce Iams Everly 77, wife of the late Mr. David John Everly. Mrs. Everly was born in Washington, PA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Albert Neil Iams and Regina Laick Iams. She was a member of the Washington High School Class of 1957....

Timothy Blewett

Timothy Blewett

Jun 5, 2017

Timothy Blewett Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2017, Mr. Timothy Michael Blewett, age 26. Mr. Blewett was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 10, 1990. He grew up in Florence, SC and was living in Evans, GA at the time of his passing. Mr. Blewett was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. His...

Mrs. Betty H. Brand

Mrs. Betty H. Brand

Jun 4, 2017

Betty Heslen Brand Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2017, Mrs. Betty Heslen Brand, 76, loving wife to George M. Brand, Jr. Mrs. Brand was a native of Crawfordville, GA but lived in Augusta for 57 years. She retired as Vice President, Director of Human Resources at SunTrust Bank after 26 years of service. Mrs. Brand was...

Cathy Kottyan

Cathy Kottyan

Jun 3, 2017

Cathy Kottyan "Our Georgia Peach" On June 3, 2017, Catherine A. Kottyan, our Georgia Peach, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cathy was born to Perry & Vee Arthur on September 6, 1956 in Atlanta, GA. After spending her childhood traveling around the US, Guam & Panama with her family, they settled in Galion, OH...

James Lantz

James Lantz

Jun 3, 2017

James Lantz Augusta, GA – James “Jim” Miles Lantz passed away at his home in North Augusta, South Carolina on the morning of June 3rd, 2017 at the age of 77. Jim is predeceased by his parents, Roscoe Sr. and Lillian and a grandson Dylan. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Jean Lantz (Hill). Jim...

Janice G. Lowe

Janice G. Lowe

Jun 3, 2017

Janice G. Lowe Grovetown, GA- Entered into rest Saturday, June 3, 2017, Mrs. Janice Gayle Lowe, 80, loving wife to the late Robert Lowe. Services will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907

Emily Ann Roberson

Emily Ann Roberson

Jun 2, 2017

Emily Roberson Augusta, GA – Entered into Jesus’ arms Friday, June 2, 2017, Emily Ann Roberson, 19, daughter to Cliff and Paula Roberson. Emily was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a student at Georgia College and State University, where she was a Young Life leader who loved the Lord. She attended Augusta Christian Schools where she...

Mr. Theodore H. "Bill" Lilly

Mr. Theodore H. "Bill" Lilly

Jun 1, 2017

Theodore “Bill” Lilly Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2017, Theodore “Bill” Lilly, 69, loving husband of 49 years to Rosemarie Lilly. Mr. Lilly was a native of Cli ntonville, WV and had 14 brothers and sisters. He made Augusta his home after he retired as First Sergeant from the United States Army. He was the owner...

Mr. Michael K. Thompson

Mr. Michael K. Thompson

May 31, 2017

Michael Kenneth Thompson Grovetown, GA – Michael Kenneth “Mike” Thompson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, surrounded by his family. Mike was born on January 29, 1959, to the late Cora Anne Prescott Thompson and Kenneth Elmer Thompson. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Huff Thompson; his daughters, Taylor Nicole Thompson and Sarah Kathryn...

Marian K. "Dink" Norton

Marian K. "Dink" Norton

May 30, 2017

Marian K. Norton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 30, 2017, Mrs. Marian K. “Dink” Norton, 88, wife of the late Mr. Odell Norton. Mrs. Norton was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Family members include son: Barry L. Norton and wife Susan of Athens, GA;...

Mrs. Mildred K. Timmerman

Mrs. Mildred K. Timmerman

May 28, 2017

Mildred K. Timmerman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 28, 2017, Mrs. Mildred Kelley Timmerman, 92, loving wife of the late Ransom Pierce Timmerman. Mrs. Timmerman was a native of Warren County, GA and lived in Augusta most of her life. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church since 1943, a member of the Anna Bannister...

Mrs. Julia Catherine Young

Mrs. Julia Catherine Young

May 27, 2017

Julia Catherine Young Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 27, 2017, Mrs. Julia Catherine Young, 93, loving wife to the late Harper M. Young, Jr. Mrs. Young retired as a school teacher from the Richmond County Board of Education with over 20 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. Family members include...

Mr. Fred H. Ligon

Mr. Fred H. Ligon

May 25, 2017

Fred H. Ligon Augusta, GA – Fred H. Ligon, age 94, loving husband of 75 years to Florie G. Ligon, entered into rest at Doctors Hospital with family present on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Fred was born and lived in Augusta all of his life and was retired from Richmond County Municipality after 55 years of service. He was a...

Charles L. Gardner

Charles L. Gardner

May 25, 2017

Charles L. Gardner Grovetown, GA – Charles Louis Gardner, age 88, loving husband of 40 years to B. Jeanette Gardner, entered into rest surrounded by family on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Family members in addition to his wife, include daughters: Debbie Curry and late husband, Buddy, Robin Hayden and husband, Brian; and step-son: George (Rick) Easler, and wife Linda. He...

Gerard A. Bongiovanni

Gerard A. Bongiovanni

May 24, 2017

Jerry Bongiovanni Evans, Ga – Entered into rest on May 24, 2017 at Brandon Wilde, Mr. Gerard A. Bongiovanni, loving husband to the late Madeline S. Bongiovanni. Family members include: daughters: Patricia (Jay), Madeline (Hal) and Jeriann (Ron) and 7 grandchildren: Andrew (Joanne), Maura, Kallie, Blair, William, Ellie and Jack. Jerry was born in Hoboken, NJ. He attended Demarest High...

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