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Herbert Briggs
Apr 6, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 6, 2024, Herbert Briggs, 66, loving husband and best friend to Mary Ruth Briggs.
Herbert was born in Moscow, Tennessee. He served in the United States Army for over 20 years. After retiring he worked as a military instructor at Fort Gordon. Herbert enjoyed his family, fishing, music and playing the guitar....
Louise Bennett
Apr 5, 2024
Mary Louise “Louise” Hawkins Bennett, 79, entered into rest on Friday, April 5, 2024. Louise was born in Sandersville, Georgia but grew up in Augusta, Georgia.
She graduated from The Academy of Richmond County, Class of 1963. She enjoyed performing in musicals and theater while there. She was an excellent pianist and spent many years playing for and directing the children’s...
Bobbie Sue Kelley
Apr 4, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Bobbie Sue Kelley, 91, wife of 60 years to the late William E. “Ed” Kelley.
Mrs. Kelley was born in Belk, Alabama and after traveling the world with her husband as a military spouse, she settled in Evans, GA. Bobbie was an active member of Warren Baptist...
Herbert C. Lorick, III
Apr 4, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Herbert C. Lorick, III, 84, loving husband of Linda L. Lorick.
Herbert was a native of Augusta, GA. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and Georgia Southern College. He retired as President of the Leasing Department at Georgia Railroad Bank. After retirement, Herbert worked part-time at...
Terry Wayne LaPoint
Apr 3, 2024
Terry LaPoint, a dedicated servant to his country and a beloved patriarch, passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on March 3, 1946, in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, Terry was the epitome of courage, honor, and dedication throughout his remarkable life. Terry served his nation with distinction for an incredible 30 years in the United States Navy,...
Patricia Lewis
Apr 3, 2024
Patricia E. (Raven) Lewis of Evans, GA passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 3, 2024, one short month after the passing of her cherished husband, Donald H. Lewis.
Pat was born in Port Jefferson, New York on August 26, 1938, to Charles and Greta Raven. Her childhood was spent with her parents and sisters in Port Jefferson and Baldwin. She...
Fr. Mike Ingram
Apr 2, 2024
Entered into rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Father Walter Young “Mike” Ingram, IV, 69.
Fr. Mike Ingram was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School and Aquinas High School. He earned a B.S. Degree in Public Administration from Georgia Southern College in 1976. After a six-year stint of local government administration in...
Alice Morris Breithaupt
Apr 2, 2024
Entered into rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Mrs. Alice Morris Breithaupt, 87.
Alice was a lifelong native of Augusta, Georgia. She worked as an insurance specialist at University Hospital for 20 years. Alice was a member of West Acres Baptist Church. She loved her church and loved attending church. Alice enjoyed cooking. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother...
Susan Kennedy Childers
Apr 2, 2024
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Susan Kennedy Childers,72, surrounded by her family went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was the loving wife of 53 years to Mr. Gene D. Childers, Sr.
Susan was born in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated from Butler High School and Augusta Technical College. Susan was the former owner of Augusta Collection Agency....
Danny Ray Renew
Apr 1, 2024
Augusta, GA – Danny Ray Renew entered into rest on Monday, April 1, 2024 atthe age of 76.Danny attended the Academy of Richmond County. He spent decades workingworking with his hands as a member of the Carpenters Local Union 283 and as aMaster Mason. He was a loyal University of Georgia football fan, an avid golfer,fisherman, and hunter, a true...
Odilla Ruiz
Apr 1, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 1, 2024, Mrs. Odilla Rosalina Ruiz, 78, loving wife of Ricardo Ruiz, Jr.
Odilla was born in a small northern Italian town called Talmassons in 1945. After moving to Germany, she met the love of her life, Ricardo, whom she was married to for 55 years. She was an amazing wife, mother,...
Joey Barksdale
Mar 31, 2024
Augusta, GA – On Sunday, March 31, 2024, Joseph “Joey” Robert Barksdale, Sr., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. His departure on Easter Sunday seems fitting, as he went to be with the Lord.
Joey was a proud native of Augusta, Georgia who was employed by Lift One as a Material Handling Consultant and Account Manager. He...
Maree Howell Thrash
Mar 30, 2024
Augusta, GA – Maree Howell Thrash entered into rest on March 30,2024. Leaving behind her beloved husband Jim Thrash after 51 years of marriage. (This was known as the perfect marriage) In 1950, Maree was born to the late John Gross Howell and Betty Perryman Howell in Atlanta, GA. She grew up in Thomson GA. and graduated from Thomson High...
Yvonne Hoyal Hollingsworth
Mar 26, 2024
Mrs. Yvonne Hoyal Hollingsworth, beloved wife of the late Mr. William Edwin Hollingsworth, Jr., passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 87.
Yvonne was born on January 22, 1937, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oliphant Hoyal (Avalene Crews). She grew up in Macon, Georgia, graduated from Lanier High School, and attended Mercer University...
Joyce Banks Perkins
Mar 26, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Mrs. Joyce Banks Perkins, 94, loving wife of 75 years to Mr. George E. Perkins, Sr.
Joyce was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She trained at Barrett’s School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for many years. Joyce loved taking care of others, her last place of employment was...
Theron "Butch" Batzel
Mar 26, 2024
Theron “Butch” Desmann Batzel of Evans, GA, formerly Stone Mountain, GA and Geneseo, NY, laid down his tools on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 91. He was the loving husband of Dorothy “Dottie” Templeton Howell Batzel.
As a corporal in the United States Army, he served in the Korean War. Butch was a 32nd degree Mason with the...
Hilda Neal Withers
Mar 26, 2024
Hilda Neal Withers, age 83, of Augusta, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Hilda was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Augusta, GA. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hilda served as Food Service...
Nancy Poole Stark
Mar 25, 2024
Nancy Poole Stark, 85, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. She was a life-long resident of Augusta.Nancy loved the Lord and loved people. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Edgar Lee Stark, father Harvey Jordan Poole, mother Lucille Poole, and brothers Harvey Lee, Sammy, and Charles...
Kathryn McKie
Mar 25, 2024
Kathryn McKie
Evans, GA - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Kathryn J. McKie passed away peacefully at the age of 102. She was born in Augusta, GA and spent most of her life there.
A service for Kathryn will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. Interment...
Noah Detchemendy
Mar 24, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 24, 2024, Mr. Noah Detchemendy, 39, loving son of Gloria Tavares Detchemendy and the late Mark Detchemendy.
Noah loved his family and the Lord with all his heart. He was loving, sweet, generous, and so smart. He could replace a fixture or build a house. It didn’t matter the task, if you...
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