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Elsie Aldridge

Elsie Aldridge

Sep 10, 2013

Elsie Aldridge Augusta, GA – Mrs. Elsie J. Aldridge, wife of the late L. Monroe Aldridge, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Evans. Mrs. Aldridge was a member of West Acres Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter: Beth Davis (John); granddaughters: Shannon DeConda of...

Gary Lee Best

Gary Lee Best

Sep 9, 2013

Augusta, GA - Mr. Gary Lee Best, 72, entered into rest Monday, September 9, 2013. There are no services planned. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907

Sidney J. Reaves, Jr

Sidney J. Reaves, Jr

Sep 9, 2013

Mr. Sidney J. Reaves, Jr. Retired Firefighter Gracewood Augusta, GA – Mr. Sidney J. Reaves, Jr., 71, entered into rest Monday, September 9, 2013 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. at Grace Baptist Church of Evans with Pastor Bill Hilley officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will...

Anne Boyles Garrett

Anne Boyles Garrett

Sep 7, 2013

Anne Boyles Garrett Augusta, GA- Anne Boyles Garrett completed her earthly journey on September 7, 2013. A native Augustan, Anne was born on March 19, 1946 to the late Juanita Sizemore Boyles and Fulton B. Boyles. Anne began her long career in the mortgage loan industry in 1965 at Southern Finance Corporation until it was sold to First Union. She...

Dr. William (Bill) Howard Wiseman

Dr. William (Bill) Howard Wiseman

Sep 6, 2013

Dr. William (Bill) Howard Wiseman Augusta, GA- Dr. William (Bill) Howard Wiseman passed away peacefully on September 6, 2013 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born May 11, 1929 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Ada Wiseman, brother Hobart Wiseman and sister Mary Woods. Bill is survived by his wife...

James L. Utley

James L. Utley

Sep 4, 2013

James L. “Bunk” Utley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 4, 2013, Mr. James Leroy Utley, 86, loving husband of 22 years to Elsie M. Utley of Augusta. Mr. Utley was born and raised in Ellenton, SC but lived in Jackson, SC for a large portion of his life. He was a veteran of WWII, having proudly served...

Ralph Taylor

Ralph Taylor

Sep 1, 2013

Ralph Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Sunday, September 1, 2013, Mr. Ralph Taylor, 61. He was born June 18, 1952 to the late John and Hilda Taylor. He was a graduate of Butler High School and Augusta State University. Mr. Taylor was a Regional Sales Manager for CeramSource. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends....

Anastasia "Anne" Markowski

Anastasia "Anne" Markowski

Aug 31, 2013

Anastasia “Anne” Markowski Augusta, GA – Passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, August 31, 2013, Anastasia “Anne” Markowski, 72. Anne will be remembered for her selfless drive to help those less fortunate, her love of animals and her strong devotion to her family. Her grandkids were especially important to her. She served on the Human Rights...

Jerry Brooks Dye

Jerry Brooks Dye

Aug 31, 2013

Jerry Brooks Dye Augusta, GA – Jerry Brooks Dye departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in 1937, in Augusta, to L. P. and Mary Ruth Wood Dye. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years: Jane M. Dye; his children: Jerry B. Dye,...

Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr.

Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr.

Aug 29, 2013

Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home with his family by his side, Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr., 72, enjoyed 50 years of marriage to Erika Sarah Watkins. Mr. Watkins retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service. He also retired from Georgia Power after working there for...

Mary M. Johnson

Mary M. Johnson

Aug 29, 2013

Mrs. Mary Margaret Hillen Johnson Augusta, GA - On Thursday, August 29th 2013, Mrs. Mary Margaret Hillen Johnson, wife of the late Neil Arden Johnson, entered into rest peacefully. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother of five. Mrs. Johnson was born of Irish parents in England. She graduated from the Royal London University with a degree in...

Dorothy L. Quinn

Dorothy L. Quinn

Aug 29, 2013

Dorothy L. Quinn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 29, 2013, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Tucker Quinn “Mama Dot”, 88, wife of the late Mr. Herbert Lee Quinn. Mrs. Quinn was very loving and caring to her entire family. She dearly loved her grandson; Chris. Family members include son: Butch Quinn (Jerrye); grandson: Christopher Michael Quinn (Lora) and sister:...

Melanie Dian Wallace

Melanie Dian Wallace

Aug 27, 2013

Melanie Dian Wallace AUGUSTA, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Melanie Dian Wallace, age 43. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com

Dr. Jacob Oliver Malone

Dr. Jacob Oliver Malone

Aug 27, 2013

Dr. Jacob Oliver Malone Augusta, GA – Jacob Oliver Malone completed his journey to paradise on August 27, 2013. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 2, 1948, to the late Dr. Harold Lee and Bessie Merriwether Malone. Jake spent his preschool years in Madisonville, TN. The family moved to Chattanooga, TN, where he attended The McCallie School. He...

Olivia C. Mitchell

Olivia C. Mitchell

Aug 27, 2013

Olivia Mitchell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Mrs. Olivia C. Mitchell, 63, loving wife of the late Ray Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell was a native of McCaysville, GA. She was a veteran of the United States Army Signal Corps. She retired after 22 years with the Medical College of Georgia as the CNL Program Coordinator. Mrs....

Reuben Auburn Holliday

Reuben Auburn Holliday

Aug 26, 2013

Reuben Auburn Holliday Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 26, 2013, Mr. Reuben Auburn Holliday, 78, husband of Mrs. Phylis Holliday. Mr. Holliday was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy and the Georgia Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering. He was also a...

R. Heath Moore

R. Heath Moore

Aug 26, 2013

R. Heath Moore Evans, GA – Mr. R. Heath Moore, 46, entered into rest Monday, August 26, 2013. Mr. Moore was a native of Augusta and lived in Evans. He worked as a crew leader at Georgia Power for the last 26 years. Mr. Moore was a loving father, son and brother. He was most proud of his children. Mr....

Mary "Kitty" Anderson

Mary "Kitty" Anderson

Aug 25, 2013

Mary “Kitty” Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 25, 2013 at University Hospital, Mary “Kitty” Anderson, 72. Ms. Anderson was a retired switch board operator at St. Joseph Hospital. Family members include son: Frank Clough, Jr.; her companion: John Koeb; and two grandsons: Scott Anderson and wife Jordan, Travis Anderson and wife Miranda. She is preceded in...

Mary Palocsik

Mary Palocsik

Aug 21, 2013

Mary Palocsik Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 21, 2013, Mrs. Mary Palocsik, 96, loving wife of the late George John Palocsik. Mrs. Palocsik was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include son: Richard Palocsik and wife Betty; grandchildren: Theresa Zicari and husband Brian, Mike Massey and wife Jody, Tina Finkelstein and husband Ben, Ricky...

James Clyde Smith

James Clyde Smith

Aug 21, 2013

James Clyde Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 21, 2013, Mr. James Clyde Smith, 76, husband of the late Mrs. Nora Mager Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of Windsor Spring Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Army as a Sgt. First Class after 21 years of service. Family members include sons: James C. Smith...