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Keil Dorn Alderson, Jr.

Keil Dorn Alderson, Jr.

Sep 6, 2022

Keil Dorn Alderson, Jr., 88, went home to the Lord on September 6, 2022, following a brief illness. A native of Bluefield, West Virginia, he was born on October 20, 1933, to Keil D. Alderson, Sr., and his wife, Nannie Rae. He received a degree in art from Ohio State University, and subsequently pursued a career in advertising. After working...

Frank W. Slayton

Frank W. Slayton

Sep 1, 2022

Evans, GA – Frank William Slayton, 73, entered into rest Thursday, September 1, 2022. In 1949, Frank was born in Bremerhaven, Germany. He graduated from Augusta University and earned his Masters from Syracuse University. He retired after 38 years in Civil Service as the Chief Internal Review Audit Compliance Officer. He was currently living in Augusta. His home base was...

Kathryn "Kay" Capizzi

Kathryn "Kay" Capizzi

Aug 31, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Ms. Kathryn Patricia “Kay” Capizzi, age 84. Kay was a native of Stockton, NJ. She worked as a medic in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years as an X-Ray Technician. She also worked as a Radiologic Technologist at...

Dr. Joseph Scott Lunn

Dr. Joseph Scott Lunn

Aug 28, 2022

Evans, Georgia – Dr. Joseph Scott Lunn, 91, died peacefully at his home on August 28, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1931 in Oneonta, NY to the late William H. Lunn and Dorothy (Hanks) Lunn. He graduated from Oneonta High School in 1949, and Wesleyan University in Connecticut in 1953. He received his medical degree in 1958 from...

Ruth Taylor

Ruth Taylor

Aug 28, 2022

Augusta, GA – Ruth Taylor, 89 went home to be with her Savior, her husband of over 64 years and her 3 sons on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Ruth was born in Unicoi County, TN and was the seventh born of 18 children to Myrtle and William Tipton. She worked as a CNA at Eisenhower Medical Center. Ruth lived a...

William "Bill" Kendall, Jr.

William "Bill" Kendall, Jr.

Aug 27, 2022

Augusta, GA - William Ray “Bill” Kendall, Jr., passed away August 27, 2022. Bill was born in Valparaiso, Indiana June 15, 1940 to William Ray and Lillie Marie Kendall. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1965. He served in the US Army from 1959-1962. He is survived by his adoring wife of 60 years, Lois D’Antignac Kendall, his son...

Lacy Elaine Putnam

Lacy Elaine Putnam

Aug 26, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 26, 2022, Lacy Elaine Putnam, infant daughter of Joshua D. Putnam and Laura D. Johnson-Putnam. Family members in addition to her parents include her siblings: Kaitlyn Rose Johnson, Madilyn Jane Johnson and Michael Philip Johnson, Jr.; grandparents: , James Bartow Duncan III, Cynthia Black Duncan, Donald Putnam and Susan Putnam and...

Robert Lee Davis

Robert Lee Davis

Aug 24, 2022

Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Mr. Robert Lee Davis, 84, loving husband of the late Helen Easley Davis. Robert was born in Galveston, TX, and was a veteran of the US Army. He then worked for The Small Business Administration for 30 years. Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Family members include his...

Warren and Audrey Bainton

Warren and Audrey Bainton

Aug 23, 2022

Augusta, GA – Warren Herbert Bainton and Audrey May Wickett Bainton died at their home in Augusta, Georgia six days apart. They had recently celebrated their 76th anniversary on July 13. Warren and Audrey were college sweethearts. They met while Warren was at Naval Officer Candidates School at Yale University. They married in 1946. Warren worked for most of his...

Betsy Kinne

Betsy Kinne

Aug 23, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Betsy Kinne, 65, loving wife of the late Milton Kinne. Betsy was a native of Augusta, GA. She was a lifelong member of the Hill Baptist Church. She retired from MCG after 20 plus years in nursing. Family members include her brother: Jake Marbach (Suzanne), best friend: Monica Jones,...

Dr. Martin Hadman

Dr. Martin Hadman

Aug 22, 2022

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, August 22, 2022, Dr. Martin Hadman, 66, loving husband of Dr.Theresa L. Christie. Martin was born in Manila, Philippines and moved to New York City in 1975. He got his PhD in Molecular Biology from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1995. He retired as a research scientist from the Medical College of...

Joyce B. Beck

Joyce B. Beck

Aug 22, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, August 22, 2022, Mrs. Joyce B. "Mama" Beck, 89, loving wife of the late Mr. James G. Beck, Jr. Joyce was born at home with her twin brother Gene and grew up in the Aiken area. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She worked for a short time at...

Elizabeth "Beth" Anderson Cullinan

Elizabeth "Beth" Anderson Cullinan

Aug 21, 2022

Augusta, GA – Elizabeth “Beth” Anderson Cullinan daughter of Jane and Robert Anderson passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Beth was a native of Augusta, born on November 1, 1967. She graduated from Patterson High School in Lenoir, NC and then attended and graduated from Augusta Technical College as a dental assistant. Beth loved her family and friends and...

Linda Sue Strohman

Linda Sue Strohman

Aug 21, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was 81 years of age. Wife to the late David W. Strohman, she is survived by 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Leonard E. Cherry

Leonard E. Cherry

Aug 19, 2022

Leonard E. Cherry (known as Len to his friends and family) was one of those rare people who was committed to making his world a better and more beautiful place, and by all measures, he succeeded. Born in Germany on an American military base and raised in Aiken, Len was kind and gentle, a self-made man of many talents—a Renaissance...

Donna Lee Garvey

Donna Lee Garvey

Aug 19, 2022

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, August 19, 2022, Donna Lee Garvey, 81. Donna Lee Garvey was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to George and Juanita White Cole. She married the Reverend Lawrence A. Garvey in 1963 and they resided in Brooklyn, New York until 1977 when they moved to Indiana. They lived in Summerville until retiring to South...

Mary G. Ammon

Mary G. Ammon

Aug 18, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, August 18, 2022, Mrs. Mary Grimsley Ammon, 83, loving wife of Ronald Lewis Ammon, Sr. went home to the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ. Mary was born and raised in Augusta, GA. She was a loving, devoted military wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She loved her family beyond measure! She...

Barbara Bannester Stewart

Barbara Bannester Stewart

Aug 18, 2022

Augusta, GA – Barbara Bannester Stewart entered into peace August 18, 2022. She was a native of Augusta, GA where she attended the Academy of Richmond County. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University where she met the love of her life, William E. Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, mentor and teacher to...

Sally Felix

Sally Felix

Aug 16, 2022

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Sally Jean Felix, 83, wife of 38 years to Jim Felix. Sally was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned a BA in Theater Arts from Brigham Young University before entering banking and retiring as a Vice President of Wells Fargo. Sally maintained her interest in Theater throughout her...

James Donald "Donnie" Tate

James Donald "Donnie" Tate

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. James Donald “Donnie” Tate, 66, of Evans, GA, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Tate was born in Elberton on August 27, 1955, son of the late Jefferson Davis Tate and LeeOnnie Dickerson Tate. He was a 1973 graduate of Elbert County High School and earned a Bachelors...

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