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Laura H. Felton
Sep 6, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 6, 2024, Laura Holton Felton, 55, loving wife of Stephen Felton.
Laura was a native of Augusta, GA and a graduate of T.W. Josey High School. She also attended Augusta Technical College. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and volunteered with the Alter Guild. She worked as an administrative...
John Rutherfoord Handy MD
Sep 5, 2024
John R. Handy MD died quietly September 5, 2024, in Augusta Georgia, at the age of 93. During the last years of his life, he was very well cared for by the team at Harrington Park Health and Rehab. His wife and daughters shone in their devotion during his last years.
John Handy married Mary Helen Musser in 1955 after dating...
Rodger Hokrein
Sep 5, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Rodger Warren Hokrein, 82, loving husband of Marilyn Hokrein.
Rodger was born in Scranton, PA. He was the former owner of Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Okeechobee, Florida. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was known affectionately as “Bompa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family members...
Rocky Hendrix
Sep 5, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Bernard “Rocky” Hendrix, 80.
Rocky was a native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Navy for two years. Rocky retired from Georgia Regional Hospital as a supervisor. He attended Martinez Baptist Church and Journey Community Church. Rocky enjoyed woodworking and built lots of sets for Martinez Baptist...
Darlene J. Sims
Sep 5, 2024
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Darlene J. Sims, 78.
Darlene was born in Galveston, TX, in 1946 and grew up in Lufkin, TX. She attended Stephen F. Austin University and began her professional career as a high school teacher, where she brought her love and knowledge of computers to aspiring students. Despite her love for...
Faye Hagan Allen
Sep 4, 2024
Faye Hagan Allen, 87, entered her heavenly home after a short illness on September 4th, 2024, in Augusta, GA. Born January 19th, 1937, in Statesboro, GA, she was the daughter of Robert G. Hagan and Marion H. McKenzie. Faye was the only grandchild of her four grandparents, Robert A. Hagan (Bess), Statesboro, GA and Henry M. Roach (Nellie), Claxton, GA.
She...
James "Jim" A. Newton
Sep 4, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on September 4, 2024, James Albert Newton, 77, loving husband of Katherine “Kathy” Newton.
Jim was born locally at University Hospital on October 18, 1946 to Emma and James B. Newton. He graduated from Carlisle Military Academy in Bamburg, South Carolina. Jim wed his beloved wife of 44 years, Kathy, on July 3, 1980. He...
Mr. Jack Lewis Waller Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Jack entered into rest on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Jack L. Waller Sr. and his mother Lettie Smith Waller. Family members include his daughter: Jacqueline Denson (Bryce); Granddaughter: Aubri; sister: Faye Davis (Buster); Nephew: Jesse; many cousins, Aunts and Uncles; and friends who became like family.
The funeral service will be held on...
Merle LeRoy Jenkins
Sep 1, 2024
Merle LeRoy Jenkins, 78, husband of Susan Jenkins, entered into his Heavenly home on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Merle was born in Anaheim, California but had lived in the Augusta area for 35 years. He was a member of the Vineyard Community Church and was involved with the Alleluia Community. Merle retired from the U.S. Navy as an E8 Senior Chief...
Reverend Monsignor Patrick James "Jim" Costigan
Sep 1, 2024
After more than 56 years of priestly service, the Reverend Monsignor Patrick James “Jim” Costigan, a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, passed away unexpectedly at his part-time residence in Templemore, Ireland on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 82.
Msgr. Costigan, of Clonakenny, Roscrea, County Tipperary, was born to the late James and Delia Lynch Costigan...
John Patterson “Pat” Timmerman, III
Aug 31, 2024
John Patterson “Pat” Timmerman, III was born in 1939, to Ione H. and John P. Timmerman of North Augusta, SC. He attended North Augusta High School and graduated college from The University of South Carolina where he was a member of the SAE fraternity. Pat also attended The Banking School of the South at LSU and proudly served as a member of the South...
Michael Harris-Redd
Aug 30, 2024
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 30, 2024, Mr. Michael D’Angelo Harris-Redd, 49, loving husband (battle buddy) of Bettina Harris-Redd.
On June 14th, 1975, Michael was born to the late Marcus “Mike” Redd and Viola “Marie” (Harris) Redd in Detroit, MI. Michael proudly served in the United States Army for 10 years. He served two tours in Iraq...
Mildred Nunnery
Aug 30, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 30, 2024, Mildred Mary Nunnery, 98, loving wife of the late Dr. M.E. Nunnery.
She is survived by her daughter: Colleen Lane; grandson: Allen Benbow and family, Sherry Markwell and family, Sheryl Tenio and family; granddaughter: Carrie Johnson and family; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters. In addition to her husband, she is...
Deborah L. Joslin
Aug 28, 2024
Deborah L. Joslin entered into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus on August 28, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on May 10, 1958, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She married her one & only sweetheart, Reverend Michael Joslin. Mike & Debbie celebrated 43 years of happy, faithful marriage & had two children.
Debbie is survived by her son...
Rosa "Rosita" Iris Barnett
Aug 28, 2024
Augusta, GA – Rosa “Rosita” Iris Barnett, 94, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Rosita was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico where she attended La Milagrosa High School and the University of Puerto Rico Secretarial Science Program. She worked as a secretary at the US Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base...
Jean L. Owen
Aug 28, 2024
Mrs. Jean Lay Owen, wife of the late Marion C. Owen, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at The Pavilion at Brandon Wilde, Evans, GA.
The family will have visitation at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 on Sunday, September 1st, from 1 pm to 3 pm. A celebration of her life...
Constance "Connie" Clifford
Aug 28, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Mrs. Constance “Connie” Elaine Clifford, 70, loving wife of Mr. James Richard “Rick” Clifford.
Family members in addition to her husband Rick, include her children: Michael Dohn, Derrick Natoli (Amy) and Melissa Amos (Mike); grandchildren: Brittany, Brylee and Samantha; great grandchildren: Tyler, Drake, and Reagan; brother: Charles Clifford (Vivian) and...
Heather Siddall
Aug 26, 2024
Heather Siddall, 39, entered rest on August 26, 2024.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors in Augusta, Georgia, with Rev. Grant Janik officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Heather made her home in Brooklyn, New York for...
Albert F. Jorge
Aug 26, 2024
Albert Francis Jorge, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 26, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on December 27, 1934, in Hong Kong, Albert was the cherished son of William Jorge and Anita Maria Jorge. Albert was the oldest of four and is survived by his siblings Gilbert Jorge, Herbert Jorge (wife,...
Colonel James David Harrover, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Colonel James David Harrover, Jr. is now with his Lord and Savior. Jim grew up on a farm near Manassas, Virginia. Following graduation from Virginia Tech, he served 30 years in the Army during which time he received numerous awards and decorations. During his military service, he served in numerous overseas and stateside tours of duty.
Jim was predeceased by his...
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