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Aldon "Al" Rex Niver

Aldon "Al" Rex Niver

Apr 18, 2016

Aldon “Al” Rex Niver Mr. Aldon “Al” Rex Niver, affectionately known as “Camp”, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Niver was born in Newberry, MI, on March 30, 1929, to Raymond Howard and Sadie Caro Knapp Niver. He attended Curtis Baptist Church in Augusta and was a Korean War Veteran in the US Army. He...

Jack L. Cooper

Jack L. Cooper

Apr 18, 2016

Jack L. Cooper Augusta, GA – Jack Leonard Cooper, born December 21, 1931 in Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest April 18, 2016, at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife Ruth N. Cooper of 57 years. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and the Junior College of Augusta (now Augusta University). Following...

Helen B. Wren

Helen B. Wren

Apr 18, 2016

Helen B. Wren Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 18, 2016, Mrs. Helen Brooks Wren, 88, loving wife of 64 years to the late Allen F. Wren. Mrs. Wren was a native of Avera,Ga. She was a graduate of Berry College and taught school for several years. She was a homemaker. Family members include her son: Barry Wren...

Mary Bell Davis

Mary Bell Davis

Apr 17, 2016

Mary Bell Davis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 17, 2016, Mrs. Mary Bell Davis, 86, loving wife to the late Martin James Davis. Family members include her daughter: Linda Phillips; 3 granddaughters: Shellie Hodges, Leigh Brown, and Jennifer Pippin; one grandson: Sam Phillips and 7 great grandchildren. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta,...

Agnes Denton

Agnes Denton

Apr 16, 2016

Agnes Denton Augusta, GA – On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Mary Agnes Mooneyhan Denton, age 89, went home to be with the Lord. She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived in Augusta for 65 years and had just celebrated her 69th wedding anniversary. Agnes was a Charter Member of Alice Warren Chapter #483 OES,...

David W. Woods

David W. Woods

Apr 15, 2016

David W. Woods Augusta, GA – Mr. David Wayne Woods, 36, entered into rest Friday, April 15, 2016. David was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Ga. He was a 3 time Special Olympic medal winner. His smile is known around the world and has inspired thousands of people. He is survived by his mother: Sue Wayland; sister: Amanda Rue; nephew:...

Dorothy L. Clarkson

Dorothy L. Clarkson

Apr 15, 2016

Dorothy L. Clarkson Augusta – Entered into rest on Friday, April 15, 2015 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Dorothy Lillian Clarkson, age 95, wife of the late John George “Jack” Clarkson, Jr. and daughter of the late George and Rosa Gunther. Other family members include her daughter: Kathleen Hunter (David); sisters: the late Ruth Bonaguer and the late Margaret McIver; grandchildren:...

Betty F. Allen

Betty F. Allen

Apr 14, 2016

Betty F. Allen Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 14, 2016, Betty F. Thompson Allen, 76. Betty was employed by Richmond County Board of Education for over 20 years. She was a teacher at John Milledge Elementary and Clara Jenkins Elementary. She worked in the nursery of Augusta Primitive Baptist Church. Her passion to help those in need...

Sara Ellen Peacock

Sara Ellen Peacock

Apr 13, 2016

Sara Ellen Peacock Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Sara Ellen Peacock, 85, loving wife of 64 years to Colonel William Leo Peacock, Ph. D. Mrs. Peacock worked as a cosmetologist and owned several shops. She was a dedicated military wife and very supportive of her husband. Mrs. Peacock was a devoted mother and best friend...

Mary Frances Denney

Mary Frances Denney

Apr 12, 2016

Mary Frances Denney Augusta, GA – Mary Frances (Miley) Denney died at Kentwood Extended Care Facility on April 12, 2016. Mary Frances was born in a log cabin in West Virginia to Dave and Anna Miley. Family members include her children: Karen D. Lennox, Augusta, Suzanne Mezzadri, San Diego, CA and Thomas C. Denney, Moorefield, WV. She is predeceased by...

David C. Carrad

David C. Carrad

Apr 11, 2016

David Carrad Augusta, Ga - David Clayton Carrad of Augusta, GA, died on April 11, 2016 at his home following a two year illness. Mr. Carrad was born and raised in northern New Jersey. The son of Anthony Landon Carrad and Sarah Harris Carrad, he graduated from Trinity College (1965), Columbia School of Journalism (1966) and, following a tour of...

Marie Nora McBurney

Marie Nora McBurney

Apr 10, 2016

Marie Nora McBurney Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 10, 2016, Mrs. Marie Nora McBurney, 81 wife of Mr. Thomas Fredrick McBurney. Mrs. McBurney was a native of Buffalo, NY but lived in the Augusta, GA for many years. She was teacher for more than 56 years the last 31 years in the area including Kerr Business College,...

Helen "Nell" Callahan, Ph.D

Helen "Nell" Callahan, Ph.D

Apr 7, 2016

Helen “Nell” Callahan, Ph.D. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 7, 2016, Dr. Helen “Nell” Callahan, age 79. Dr. Callahan was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She is the daughter of Mr. Cornelius Anthony Callahan and Mrs. Nellie Dasher Callahan. Dr. Callahan was a graduate and Valedictorian of Sacred Heart School and Mt. St. Joseph...

Mary Mahony

Mary Mahony

Apr 6, 2016

Mary H. Mahony Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 06, 2016, Mary Horne Mahony, 87, loving wife of 62 years to Robert D. Mahony. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church, Azalea Garden Club, her Sunday School class and circle. Mary worked for over 50 years in the family’s business, the Casual Hut, Inc. She brought...

Donald Gene Don McCuller

Donald Gene Don McCuller

Apr 4, 2016

Donald Gene “Don” McCuller Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 4, 2016, Mr. Donald Gene “Don” McCuller, 63, husband of 26 years to Mrs. Marianne McCuller. Mr. McCuller was a native of Tupelo, MS but lived in Augusta for many years. He retired from Solvay Specialty Polymers after more than 35 years. Mr. McCuller was passionate about golfing,...

Wayne Minton, Sr.

Wayne Minton, Sr.

Apr 3, 2016

Wayne Minton, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 3, 2016, Mr. Wayne E. Minton, Sr., 74, loving husband to Nan Minton. Wayne was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta and was of the Baptist faith. Wayne loved being outdoors, camping with family and friends from all over the world. He was a founding member of the...

Steve Kowalczyk

Steve Kowalczyk

Apr 2, 2016

Steve Kowalczyk Augusta, GA – Entered into rest April 2, 2016, Steven Gene Kowalczyk, son of Fern and the late Eugene Kowalczyk. Born in Bitburg, Germany, he traveled the country with the military, retiring as a US Army Veteran before moving to Augusta. Locally he worked for LC Industries and took special pride in servicing his military brothers and sisters...

Michael Farr

Michael Farr

Mar 31, 2016

Michael Farr Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 31, 2016, Michael Anthony Farr, 43, husband of Sherry Ash Farr. Born in Lebanon, VA and move to Georgia as a baby, he worked at Smith Brothers as a HVAC mechanic. Michael loved his wife, sons, and spending time with his family. He also loved his dog (Roscoe Jr), fishing,...

Christopher L. Blake

Christopher L. Blake

Mar 31, 2016

Christopher L. Blake Atlanta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 31, 2016, Christopher Lawrence Blake, 31. Christopher lived in Atlanta and worked for NCR Corporation, but was a native of Augusta. He was a Georgia Southern University graduate with a Computer Science degree. He was passionate about computers, video games, and enjoyed all kinds of music. Christopher was a...

Bill Hagins

Bill Hagins

Mar 30, 2016

Bill Hagins Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 30, 2016, William K. “Bill” Hagins, 77, husband of 54 years to the late Shirley G. Hagins. Bill was a native of Statesboro. He was a 1957 graduate of Statesboro High School. Bill spent a lifetime in automotive finance and retired from Professional Financial Services. He loved his family and...

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