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Robert Mateer

Robert Mateer

Oct 18, 2013

Augusta, GA - Mr. Robert Mateer entered into rest on Friday, October 18, 2013. There are no services planned. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907, 706-364-8484.

David Worley, Sr.

David Worley, Sr.

Oct 18, 2013

David Worley, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, October 18, 2013, Mr. David Worley, Sr., 73, husband of Mrs. Catherine “Boogie” Worley. Mr. Worley was born in Augusta in Frog Hollow. He was the son of Thelma Bryant Koss and Gordon Van Buren Worley. Mr. Worley was a member of Augusta Municipal Golf. He retired from the Electrical...

George Edenfield

George Edenfield

Oct 17, 2013

George Edenfield Augusta, GA – Mr. George Thomas Edenfield, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2013. Mr. Edenfield lived most of his life in Augusta and attended New Heights Community Church. He was the son of the late George Perry Edenfield and the late Lillie Simpson Edenfield. Survivors include a sister Shirley (Buster) Wynn...

Richard "Rusty" Gordon

Richard "Rusty" Gordon

Oct 16, 2013

Richard “Rusty” Gordon Martinez, GA – Rusty, age 67, husband of Patsy Gordon, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Rusty retired from Flor Daniels and Austin Industries at Pryon, formerly Monte Sano Chemical, for 42 years. He was a long time member of Morningside Baptist Church and current member of West Acres...

Sandra Margaret Broyles

Sandra Margaret Broyles

Oct 14, 2013

Sandra M. Broyles Augusta, GA - Sandra M. Broyles died on October 14, 2013 in University Hospital after a short illness. She was survived by her husband of 52 years, J. Larry Broyles; daughter: Lora B. Bollinger and husband Don; son: John E. Broyles, II, all of Augusta. Grandchildren: Christopher D. Bollinger, of Evans, and Alden J. Broyles and Andrew...

Nancy Louise Rand Miller Maines

Nancy Louise Rand Miller Maines

Oct 13, 2013

Nancy L. Maines Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 13, 2013, Ms. Nancy Louise Rand Miller Maines, 67. Ms. Maines was an accomplished pianist and organist. She played at many churches including New Zion Hill, Hephzibah United Methodist Church and Wildwood Christian Church. Ms. Maines was also a studio pianist for James Brown. She owned and operated a...

Margaret Newman Wheeler

Margaret Newman Wheeler

Oct 13, 2013

Margaret Newman Wheeler Augusta, GA – Born in 1935, Margaret Newman Wheeler was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was a most dedicated, unselfish, and loving mother to her three sons: David Lamar Wheeler, Jr. (Kay), Barry Steven Wheeler (Cindy), and James Richard Wheeler; daughter-in-law: Cheryl Johnson Wheeler. She grew up a “tom boy” in the heart of Augusta,...

Lois B. Thomas

Lois B. Thomas

Oct 9, 2013

Lois B. Thomas Augusta, GA – Lois Althea Behn Thomas, 79, was called home by her Lord on October 9, 2013. Lois was born November 20, 1933, to Rev. Paul and Esther Behn in White River, AZ. Lois is survived by her husband of 54 years, Peter; sisters: Laurel Schuster (husband Don), Miriam Behnke (husband Robert), Ruth Kobs (husband Russ);...

Rebecca Elizabeth "Betty" Rainwater

Rebecca Elizabeth "Betty" Rainwater

Oct 7, 2013

Rebecca Elizabeth (Betty) Rainwater CHARLOTTE, NC - Rebecca Elizabeth Rainwater entered into rest at Legacy Heights Monday, October 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Bernard Rainwater. Mrs. Rainwater was born on November 2, 1924 in Augusta where she lived most of her life. Betty was a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, was active...

Howard "Pete" Peterson

Howard "Pete" Peterson

Oct 5, 2013

Howard Peterson Augusta, GA – Mr. Howard “Pete” Wellington Peterson, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013 after a long illness. Mr. Peterson was born in Breesport, NY. He retired from the US Army after 20 years serving in both WWII and Korea. He also retired with 20 years of service from the US Post Office. Mr. Peterson loved...

Margaret Marsh Jackson

Margaret Marsh Jackson

Oct 2, 2013

Margaret Jackson Augusta, GA- Margaret Marsh Jackson entered into rest at her home October 2, 2013, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Jackson was born on September 23, 1926 in Salyersville, KY. Margaret was preceded in death by her late husband, William Earl “Abe” Jackson and step-daughter, Betty Brooks of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Affectionately known as ‘Nana’, Margaret had many interests...

Eloise B. Vidal

Eloise B. Vidal

Oct 2, 2013

Eloise B. Vidal Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 2, 2013, Mrs. Eloise Betty Vidal, 79, wife of the late Mac Manuel Vidal. Eloise was the only daughter of Ruby and Harley Fisher. She was born in Monroe County, IN on September 29, 1934. She attended Howe High School in Indianapolis, IN and graduated with a full 4-year...

Jane Ansley Stillwell

Jane Ansley Stillwell

Sep 29, 2013

Jane Ansley Stillwell Augusta, GA – Jane Ansley Stillwell of Evans, GA, entered into rest Sunday, September 29, 2013. She was 83 years old. She was born December 12, 1929 in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of the late Hamilton Goss Ansley, MD and Dessie Kuhlke Ansley. She grew up in Decatur, GA and graduated from Decatur Girls’ High...

Lillian K. Nobles

Lillian K. Nobles

Sep 28, 2013

Lillian K. Nobles Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 28, 2013, Lillian K. Nobles, 92. Mrs. Nobles was a longtime member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. She never missed attending the Smith Sunday School class in 20 years. She was also a member of the Robert Taylor Sunday School class. She was part of the...

Harold M. Boardman

Harold M. Boardman

Sep 27, 2013

Harold M. Boardman, Jr. Retired Real Estate Developer/Investments Augusta, GA – Mr. Harold Martin Boardman, Jr., an Augusta native, entered into rest on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Trinity Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Carol Elizabeth Boardman. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harold, Sr. and Anna Dunbar Boardman; brothers: Barney and Donald Boardman; son: Harold...

Dustin Read Hayden

Dustin Read Hayden

Sep 27, 2013

Dustin Read Hayden Augusta, GA – Dustin Read Hayden entered into rest on Friday, September 27, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Fuhrmann Hayden of Augusta, his sons, Reynolds Read, 7, and Harland Triggs, 4. He is also survived by his mother, Susan Hayden of Augusta, father, Mitchell Hayden and grandmother, Polly Hayden of Kentucky, sister, BreAnna Musick...

Grace Blackstone Beckworth

Grace Blackstone Beckworth

Sep 26, 2013

Grace Blackstone Beckworth Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 26, 2013, Grace Blackstone Beckworth, 89. She is survived by her daughter: Claudia Davison and husband Jimmy of Augusta, GA; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 4 sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years: Claud Koger Beckworth and son:...

John David Long

John David Long

Sep 26, 2013

John David Long Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 26, 2013, John David Long. Mr. Long worked for 27 years at Gold Mechanical, Inc. He was very dedicated to his work. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. Family members include brother: Jimmy Long and his wife Faye of Augusta, GA; sister: Dell Scheid of...

Mary A. Pitzer

Mary A. Pitzer

Sep 23, 2013

Mary A. Pitzer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, September 23, 2013, Mrs. Mary A. Pitzer, 79, loving wife of the late Arnold Pitzer. Mrs. Pitzer was a native of Stillmore, Ga., but resided most of her life in Augusta. She was a longtime member of Curtis Baptist Church as well as the secretary of Curtis Baptist School for...

Frederick Jarvie Macfee

Frederick Jarvie Macfee

Sep 23, 2013

EVANS, GA - Frederick Jarvie Macfee died on September 23 at Brandon Wilde, one day short of his 99th birthday. He is survived by three sons, Fred, of Florida, Kim, of Nevada, and Michael, of Augusta, His family also includes 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He spent his career in the automotive parts business rising to the rank of CEO...

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