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Mrs. Imogene "Jean" McCorkel Laircey

Mrs. Imogene "Jean" McCorkel Laircey

Feb 2, 2009

Mrs. Imogene "Jean" McCorkel Laircey EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, February 2, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Imogene McCorkel "Jean" Laircey, 66, wife of Creighton Laircey. Mrs. Laircey was a native of Statesboro, GA and had resided in Augusta since 1967. She was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and taught porcelain art; she...

Mr. Francis Xavier Kaminski

Mr. Francis Xavier Kaminski

Feb 2, 2009

Mr. Francis Xavier Kaminski Retired Civil Service AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, February 2, 2009 at the Medical College of Georgia, Mr. Francis "Frank" Xavier Kaminski, 83, beloved husband of 52 years to Dolores Kaminski. Mr. Kaminski was a native of Nanticoke, PA. At 18 years old he joined the US Army; he fought with the 94th VS...

Mr. Harris "Bubba" Batchelor, Jr.

Mr. Harris "Bubba" Batchelor, Jr.

Feb 1, 2009

Mr. Harris "Bubba" Batchelor, Jr. AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Harris "Bubba" Batchelor, Jr., 62, son of Faye S. Batchelor. Bubba was a native of Eatonton, GA and had lived in Augusta since 1953. Family members in addition to his mother include his sisters and brothers-in-law: Brenda and Patrick Kenny of...

Rev. Donald John Welch

Rev. Donald John Welch

Jan 31, 2009

Rev. Donald John Welch United Methodist Minister AUGUSTA, Ga.-Entered into rest on January 31, 2009, Rev. Donald John Welch, 76, beloved husband of Betty A. Welch. Rev. Welch was a native of Lansing, MI but had resided in Georgia since the age of 10. He served as a Minister for 42 years in the North Georgia Conference of the United...

William Speer Mauldin, Jr.

William Speer Mauldin, Jr.

Jul 18, 2008

Mr. W. S. Mauldin, Jr. “Billy” Ret Railroad/CSXT Evans, Ga. - Mr. William S. Mauldin, Jr., 64, entered into rest Friday, July 18, 2008, husband of 45 years to Carol Shelby Mauldin. Mr. Mauldin was a native of Augusta and lived all of his life in the Augusta area. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. Mr....

John Ralph Purucker

John Ralph Purucker

Oct 13, 1951

Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2017, John Ralph Purucker, 65, loving husband of 37 years to Joan B. Purucker. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, John lived in Evans for the last 30 years. John worked for 36 years as an engineer with Bechtel Power Corporation, having earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and...

Daniel J. "Ski Loshniowsky

Daniel J. "Ski Loshniowsky

Mar 27, 1936

Daniel J. Loshniowsky Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Saturday, August 10, 2013, Mr. Daniel J. Loshniowsky “Ski”, 77, husband of the late Ursula K. Loshniowsky. Daniel worked his entire life, joining the Marines at 18 then retiring from the U.S. Army in 1975. He met his beloved wife of 51 years while station in Germany. After retiring he and...

Alan H. Stetson, Sr.

Alan H. Stetson, Sr.

Mar 5, 1930

Alan H. Stetson, Sr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 12, 2012, Mr. Alan H. Stetson, Sr., 82, husband of 60 years to Mrs. Eleanor Stetson. Mr. Stetson was a born March 5, 1930 in Queens, NY. He was served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Stetson was a 62 year member of IATSE...

Aurelia Sancken Jernigan

Aurelia Sancken Jernigan

Sep 28, 1920

Aurelia Sancken Jernigan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2013, Mrs. Aurelia Jernigan, wife of the late Harry W. Jernigan, Jr. Family members include daughter: Jeanne Duncan Harrison of Augusta; son: George Sancken Harrison of Augusta; stepchildren: Carol Ann Jernigan (John) Cagle of Buxton, ME, Harry W. (Caroline) Jernigan, III of Virginia Beach, VA, Frank Jernigan of...

Roger J. Allen

Roger J. Allen

Jan 1, 1900

Roger J. Allen, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 6, 2016, Mr. Roger J. Allen, Jr., 76, partner of 25 years to Kathleen Holiday. Mr. Allen was a native of Lee, ME but lived in the Augusta area for many years. He was a Master Mason and a Worthy Grand Patron of the Eastern Star. Mr. Allen...

D.M. Woods

D.M. Woods

Jan 1, 1900

D. M. Woods, Sr. Augusta, GA – On March 4, 2014, Duren “D.M.” M. Woods, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born to the late Oliver Duren and Minnie Lee Whitaker Woods and step-mother Edna Welcher. D.M. was born in Dearing, GA and a longtime resident of Augusta. D.M. retired after 34 years of dedicated...

Mrs. Wilhemina Bussell-Wylds

Mrs. Wilhemina Bussell-Wylds

Jan 1, 1900

Mrs. Wilhemina B. Wylds Retired Col. Co. Sheriff's Dept. Wilhemina Bussell-Wylds, 80, of Appling, GA. She entered into rest on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Wylds was a native of Soperton, GA and had lived in the Augusta area most of her life. She retired from Columbia County Sheriff's Department. Mrs. Wylds was a member of Dunn’s...

Allen F. Wren

Allen F. Wren

Jan 1, 1900

Allen F. Wren Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 15, 2015, Mr. Allen F. Wren, 88, husband of 64 years to Mrs. Helen Brooks Wren. Mr. Wren was born in Glascock County and attended Warrenton High School. He was a member of Augusta Old Line Primitive Baptist Church and a former deacon. Mr. Allen served 3 years in...

William S. "Bill" Stratton

William S. "Bill" Stratton

Jan 1, 1900

William S. “Bill” Stratton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Sunday, April 14, 2013, Mr. William S. “Bill” Stratton, 77, husband of Mrs. Merribeth Stratton. Mr. Stratton was a native of Anderson County, KY but lived in the Appling-Augusta area for the past 36 years. Family members in addition to his wife include children: Bryan Stratton of Appling, Michelle McConnel...

William N. "Biil" Agostas, Jr.

William N. "Biil" Agostas, Jr.

Jan 1, 1900

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

Lucile S. Dickson

Lucile S. Dickson

Jan 1, 1900

Lucile S. Dickson AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mrs. Lucile S. Dickson entered into rest Friday, February 13, 2015. 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

Dick Lacharite

Dick Lacharite

Jan 1, 1900

Dick Lacharite Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Mr. Richard Joseph Lacharite, 76, husband of 55 years to Jane Lacharite. Mr. Lacharite was born in Lawrence, MA but lived in Augusta for many years. He served his country for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. Following his retirement from the...

Robert "Buster" Sheahan

Robert "Buster" Sheahan

Jan 1, 1900

Robert “Buster” Sheahan September 24, 1935 - December 20, 2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Select Specialty, Mr. Robert Sheahan 74, wife Jackie Wallace Sheahan. Mr. Sheahan was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Boys Catholic High, a 1959 graduate of the University of Georgia, where he played...

Aldon "Al" Rex Niver

Aldon "Al" Rex Niver

Jan 1, 1900

Aldon “Al” Rex Niver Cusseta, GA- 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...

Samuel R. Gossett, Jr.

Samuel R. Gossett, Jr.

Jan 1, 1900

Mr. Samuel R. Gossett, Jr. Civil Service Fort Gordon Evans, GA – Samuel R. Gossett, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital in Augusta. Family members include his loving wife of 43 years, Mrs. Barbara Lou Gossett; his daughter: Cherilyn S. Biggs (Jonathan) of Boston; grandchildren: Ella Marie Biggs and...

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