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Peggy Sarver
Dec 7, 2016
Peggy Sarver Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 07, 2016, Mrs. Peggy Warren Sarver, 101, wife of the late Mr. Chester Sarver, Jr. Mrs. Sarver was born in Elbert County, GA in 1915. She worked civil service and retired from Ft. McPherson in 1972. Family members include grandnieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Saturday, December 10,...
Rosemary Harrison
Dec 5, 2016
Rosemary Harrison Augusta, GA – Mrs. Rosemary Harrison, 61, wife of the late Mr. Victor D. Harrison went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2016. Family members include daughter: Annalise Harrison; grandchildren: Zack and Will Strickland; two great grandchildren; sisters: Betty Heath (Ed), Carole MacNeal (James); and brother: Marion Malcom (Mae). A graveside service will be...
Harold Lamar "Dick" Sheppard
Dec 5, 2016
Dick Sheppard Augusta, GA-Harold Lamar “Dick” Sheppard, 93 of Augusta, GA passed away peacefully on December 5, 2016 in Solomons, MD. He was born on December 12, 1922 in Avera, GA to the late William Luther and Clara Hadden Sheppard. He was the beloved husband of Johna E. Sheppard whom he married on July 5, 1942 and preceded him in...
Ann Veal
Dec 3, 2016
Ann Veal Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 3, 2016, Mrs. Claudia Ann Veal, 77, loving wife of 59 years to John Veal. Ann was a longtime resident of Augusta and a part-time resident of Hilton Head Island. She was a 1957 graduate of South Cobb High School. She was a member of National Hills Baptist Church and...
Ronald C. Walling
Dec 3, 2016
Ronald C. Walling Augusta, GA - Ronald Charles Walling, 87, entered into eternal rest on December 3, 2016 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Rosemary Walling. He is survived by his dear friend, Mary Muir, sister, Marilyn Wargo, brother, Marvin Walling, and 12 nieces and nephews. He was...
Joyce Jaksch
Dec 2, 2016
Joyce Jaksch Augusta, GA –Mrs. Joyce Lanier Jaksch, 76, entered into rest Friday, December 2, 2016 following an extended illness at Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home In 1940, Joyce was born to Lawton and Pearl Lanier. She attended Richmond Academy and worked in the family business at South Augusta Auto Electric for over 40 years. Family members include her father-in-law:...
Patricia Emery Timmerman
Dec 2, 2016
Patricia Emery Timmerman Monetta, SC – Entered into rest Friday, December 2, 2016 Mrs. Patricia Emery Timmerman, 72, wife of Mr. Bill Timmerman. Pat was born in Lincolnton, GA, the daughter of Paul Daniel Emery, she was raised by Alex (Eleck) and Mamie Powell. She graduated from Richmond Academy in 1962 as a cosmetologist. Pat married Bill Timmerman on June...
Ingrid Peters
Dec 1, 2016
Ingrid Peters Augusta, Ga. – Mrs. Ingrid Peters, 75, entered into rest on December 1, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She is survived by her loving daughter Margaret Prater, her grandson Aaron Cliatt, her granddaughter Allison Prater as well as her stepchildren Larry Peters (Hope), Kevin Peters (Diana), Steven Peters, David Peters, Cheryl Kreider, and their families. She...
James Arthur Graham
Nov 30, 2016
James Arthur Graham Augusta, GA – Mr. James “Jim” Arthur Graham entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was 53 years old. Jim was a devoted and loving husband to Erlene for 19 years. He was a child of God, a follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Pineview Baptist Church. Jim was a longtime Notre Dame...
Gail Dunn
Nov 30, 2016
Gail Dunn Augusta, GA – Gail Dunn, 67, entered into rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at home with her daughter Heather and her partner Michael by her side. Gail was born in North Attleboro, Massachusetts in 1949. Raised in a military family, she grew up all over the United States and spent four years in Panama. The years in Panama...
Debra A. Turner
Nov 30, 2016
Debra A. Turner Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Mrs. Debra Aldrich Turner, 63, wife of 37 years to Mr. Gary Turner. Debra was a native of Augusta, GA and graduated from Butler High School. She worked in Administrative positions for Gracewood State School and Hospital, Dr. Edward Survey at his infertility clinic and also with...
David E. Engstrom
Nov 30, 2016
David E. Engstrom Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Mr. David E. Engstrom, 87, husband of 64 years to Mrs. Jane Engstrom. Mr. Engstrom was born in Brookings, SD in 1929. He retired from Stauffer Chemical and worked for Nutri Sweet. Mr. Engstrom was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. Family members...
Audrey Clark
Nov 30, 2016
Audrey Inez Clark Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Mrs. Audrey Inez Clark, 91 wife of the late Mr. John Thomas Wallace. Mrs. Clark was a member of Bayvale Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She lived at St. John Towers for seven years. Family members include daughter: Carol Phillips and husband John of Martinez;...
Gabrielle Alexandra Velazquez
Nov 29, 2016
Gabrielle Alexandra Velazquez Martinez, Ga – Gabrielle “Gabi” Alexandra Velazquez went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2016, at the age of 18. Gabi was a beautiful, loving, caring soul. The light she brought to those around her will never be replaced but will always remain in our hearts. Gabrielle was born in Augusta, GA on May 13th...
Katherine "Katie" Susan Rogers
Nov 28, 2016
Katherine Rogers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 28, 2016, Miss Katherine “Katie” Susan Rogers, age 21. Miss Rogers was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She loved to travel and spend summers in Wisconsin with her family. She was a senior at Augusta University and was active in ZTA and Psi Chi Honor Society. Family...
Lillie Gay
Nov 27, 2016
Lillie Gay Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 27, 2016, Mrs. Lillie Jones Gay, 91, loving wife of 70 years to the late John Walter Gay. Lillie was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907...
Thomas L. Nelson, Jr.
Nov 26, 2016
Thomas L. Nelson, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Thomas “T.J.” Lewis Nelson, Jr., 35, entered into rest Saturday, November 26, 2016. T.J. was a welder and member of Plumber and Steamfitters Local 150. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted dad and a loving son and brother. Family members include his son: Thomas...
Jeanne Hart
Nov 25, 2016
Jeanne Hart Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016, Mrs. Jeanne Hart, 94, wife of the late Mr. Francis Charles Hart. Mrs. Hart was born in 1922 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania to Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Treece and Edith née Wysel. She was a member of Martinez United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hart was a homemaker for many years...
Dr. Harold Engler
Nov 24, 2016
Dr. Harold Engler Physician Augusta, GA – Harold Samuel Engler, M.D. died peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016. He was 93. Chubby, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by Josephine Rogers Engler and Kathleen Girdler Engler, and is survived by his sister, Martha Grobe Holley; his six children, Douglas...
Ruth A. Wilder
Nov 24, 2016
Ruth A Wilder Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016. Ruth Wilder, 91, was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lonnie T. Wilder. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with the Rev. Carolyn Moore and Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating....