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Glen Roll
Sep 16, 2012
Arrangements are incomplete. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Louis McClure
Sep 15, 2012
Louis McClure Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 15, 2012 at EAMC, Mr. Louis McClure, 80, husband of Mrs. Charlotte McClure. Mr. McClure was born in Edray, WV. At a young age he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. He later made a career for himself in the US Air...
William J. "Bill" Cooney
Sep 13, 2012
William J. “Bill” Cooney Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 13, 2012, Mr. William J. “Bill” Cooney, 83, husband of the late Martha W. Cooney. Mr. Cooney was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph in 1943, Boys Catholic High School in 1947, the University of Notre Dame in 1951, and Georgetown University Law School in 1955. Mr. Cooney...
Jack G. Diver
Sep 12, 2012
Jack G. Diver Jack G. Diver, 89, entered into rest peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late George and Mabel Key Diver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Langgle Diver and three sisters: Florence Quan, Mildred Gelisse and Frances Ponder. He is survived by his sister Gladys...
John "Larry" Canady
Sep 12, 2012
John “Larry” Canady US Navy (Retired) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Mr. John Larry Canady, 70, husband of Mrs. Gilberte Canady. Mr. Canady was born in Twin City, GA. He attended school in Waynesboro, GA. He joined the Navy in 1964 and served in Vietnam. Mr. Canady retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He was...
Emma Ruth Lane
Sep 7, 2012
Emma Ruth Lane Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 07, 2012, Mrs. Emma Ruth Lane, 83, loving wife of 65 years to Mr. Robert “Bud” Lane, Sr. Mrs. Lane was a native of Wrens, GA and graduated from Wrens High School. In her youth she worked as an operator at Southern Bell and later as a nutritionist for...
Joseph H. Brown, Jr.
Sep 7, 2012
Joseph Brown Augusta, GA –Mr. Joseph H. Brown Jr., 85, husband of Mrs. Jeanne Brown, entered into rest Friday, September 7, 2012 at his residence with his wife, family members, and his caregiver, Corinthian Washington, by his side. Mr. Brown was a native of Sandersville, GA. Before entering the Marines he attended North Georgia College and completed his studies at...
Thomas Waymon "Tom" Hitt
Sep 5, 2012
Thomas Hitt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 5, 2012, Mr. Thomas Waymon “Tom” Hitt, 90, husband of Mrs. Ruth J. Hitt. Tom was born in Edgefield County, SC and attended Edgefield County Schools. He was a graduate of The Academy of Richmond County. He served as a navigator in the 8th Army Air Corp, 351st Bomber Group...
Peggy Ford
Sep 2, 2012
Peggy E. Ford Augusta, GA – Mrs. Peggy E. Ford went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 02, 2012, 72, loving wife of 54 years to Mr. Donald R. Ford, Sr. Mrs. Ford was born in Jefferson, GA and resided in Augusta. She was a retired sales clerk for Sears Roebuck Company. Mrs. Ford was a member of Victory...
Dianne Martin Harper
Sep 2, 2012
Mrs. Dianne M. Harper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on September 2, 2012 at her residence, Mrs. Dianne Martin Harper, 63, beloved wife of John I. “Jay” Harper. Dianne was born and raised in Augusta. She attended Richmond Academy, and graduated from Mercer University. After returning to Augusta, as she raised her family she began a lifelong service of...
Dr. Alexander Murphey
Sep 1, 2012
Dr. Alexander T. Murphey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Dr. Alexander T. Murphey, “Leck”, 87, widower of the late Ann C. Murphey of Evans, GA. Leck was born on June 9, 1925 to A.T. Murphey, Sr. and Elsie Wright Murphey. He spent his entire youth in Augusta and...
Henry J. Rochon
Aug 31, 2012
Henry J. Rochon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 31, 2012, Mr. Henry J. Rochon, 89, husband of Mrs. Marcelle A. Schelling Rochon. Mr. Rochon was born in Lawrence, MA and resided in Augusta since 1964. He retired from the U.S. Army as Sgt. First Class. Mr. Rochon also retired from the Dept. of Human Resources at Georgia...
Dorothy "Dot" M. Evans
Aug 30, 2012
Dorothy “Dot” M. Evans Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 30, 2012, Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” M. Evans, 84, wife of Mr. William M. Evans. Mrs. Evans was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Joy Sunday School Class. She had many friends that she loved dearly. Mrs. Evans was a loving wife for over 66 years, mother, homemaker,...
Vernon Franklin Keyser
Aug 29, 2012
Vernon Franklin Keyser Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 29, 2012, Mr. Vernon Keyser, 86. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 3, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at Seale United Methodist Church Cemetery in Seale, Alabama. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 A.M. at Colonial Funeral Home. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis...
Dorothy Johnson
Aug 27, 2012
Miss Dorothy Johnson Augusta, GA- Miss Dorothy Johnson, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 27, after a brief illness at University Hospital. Miss Johnson was born in Warren Co. and resided in Augusta. She retired from Civil Service at Fort Gordon. Miss Johnson was a faithful member of Lakeview Assembly of...
Andy Anderson
Aug 26, 2012
Andy Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 26, 2012, Mr. Robert Vernon “Andy” Anderson, 58, husband of Debra Dee Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a native of Deland, Fl. He was a division manager for Davis Insulation Company. His hobby was fishing. Family members in addition to his wife include step-daughter: Ashley Blount and husband Jason, three grandchildren:...
James Benson
Aug 25, 2012
Augusta, GA- Entered into rest, August 25, 2012, Mr. James Benson, 70. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Mary Louise Sprouse
Aug 24, 2012
Mary Louise Garrett Sprouse (Mary Lou) – Evans(GA) - Our Mother Wore Garden Gloves Our Mother wore garden gloves almost every day of her life as a Master Gardener. Her favorite place to be was in the yard planting, cultivating, and watching things grow. As a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Recreation Science, Mom used this...
Earl H. DeLoach
Aug 21, 2012
Earl H. DeLoach Augusta, GA – On Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Mr. Earl H. DeLoach, 85, husband of the late Mrs. Eleanor DeLoach, went to be with the Lord. Mr. DeLoach was a lifelong resident of Augusta and a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, and was a member at...
Dr. John Paul Jones
Aug 21, 2012
Dr. John Paul Jones Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Dr. John Paul Jones, 85, husband of Mrs. Donna H. Jones Dr. Jones was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and Augusta Junior College. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17...
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