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Charles E. Standard Jr.
Apr 18, 2021
Charles E. Standard, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021, Charles Eugene “Gene” Standard, Jr., 89, husband of 59 years to the late C. Eloise “Ella” Standard. Gene was one of the founding charter members of Lumpkin Road Baptist Church, with services being held in his home until the groundbreaking and construction of the original...
Robert "Bob" H. Hill, Jr.
Apr 17, 2021
Robert “Bob” H. Hill, Jr. Martinez, GA - Robert “Bob” H. Hill, Jr. died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 70. Bob spent much of his life in Michigan and was born and raised in Saginaw. He and his family moved to Augusta in 1999. He enjoyed his work...
Joyce C. Shields
Apr 17, 2021
Joyce C. Shields Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 17, 2021, Mrs. Joyce Clayton Shields, 87, loving wife of 64 years to the late Bill H. Shields. Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of the Orchid Society of Aiken and Augusta. She was an avid gardener and will be missed...
Lawson Templeton
Apr 17, 2021
Lawson Templeton Augusta, GA-Entered into rest Saturday, April 17, 2021, Lawson E. Templeton, Jr. Lawson was born and raised in Augusta, GA. He attended Richmond Academy, lettering in football and basketball. He further went on to join The Augusta Eagles semi-pro football team. Lawson proudly served in the GA Army Reserves, earning the title of Expert Marksman. He worked for...
Irwin "Ray" Collier
Apr 16, 2021
Irwin “Ray” Collier Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 16, 2021, Mr. Irwin “Ray” Collier, 90, loving husband of the late Grace S. Collier. Ray was born in Itawamba County, Mississippi but grew up in Augusta. In 1952, he began his career as a District Manager for the circulation department of the Augusta Chronicle, he was promoted...
Carl Clinton Sweat Jr.
Apr 15, 2021
entered into rest Wednesday night, April 14th with his family holding his hand at the home of his son in Sandy Springs, Georgia at the age of only 90 years young. He was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia and most recently enjoyed living with his friends at St. John Towers. Mr. Sweat was always known to wear a smile...
Graham C. Held
Apr 14, 2021
Graham Christian Held Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Graham Christian Held, 61, beloved son of Robert “Bob” and Margaret “Peggy” Held and brother of Deborah Ann Held. Graham was born in Hawkinsville, Ga and spent many years in Lincolnton, GA before moving to Martinez, GA. He was a landscaper. A graveside service will be...
William F. Sims Jr.
Apr 10, 2021
William F. Sims, Jr. Gracewood, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 10, 2021, Mr. William F. Sims, Jr., 64. beloved son of the late William and Dorothy Sims and is survived by his sister: Deborah Gerwe and his nephews: Joshua and Stephen Gerwe William was born in Savannah, GA and moved to Gracewood, GA in 1963 at the...
Virginia Louise Schrempp
Apr 9, 2021
Virginia Louise Schrempp Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 9, 2021, Virginia Louise Schrempp, 83. Family members include her children: Karen Newman (Paul), James Schrempp (Reida); and granddaughter: Piper Webber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Schrempp, one brother and two sisters. Services will be private. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis...
Freddie Mertins
Apr 8, 2021
Frederick G. “Freddie” Mertins, III Augusta, GA – Frederick Gustave Mertins, III, 78, entered into rest on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Gustave Mertins, Jr. and Eleanor Binns Mertins. Freddie grew up in Augusta, GA, graduated from Richmond Academy in 1960, and earned a degree in Finance from the University of Georgia....
Donald Roupp
Apr 7, 2021
Augusta, GA - Mr. Donald Roupp, 80, went to meet Jesus on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 with his family by his side. A native of Mansfield, PA, Don was the son of the late Laverne and Alberta Roupp. Don is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, MaryAnn, sons John Roupp (Lori) and Jeffrey Roupp (Christina), grandson Travis John...
Lottie Helinski Petry
Apr 7, 2021
Lottie Helinski Petry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Lottie Helinski Petry, 95, wife of the late Walter Petry. Lottie moved to Augusta in 1977 from Newark, NJ. She retired as a Laboratory Services Medical Transcriptionist from the VA Hospital. In her spare time, Lottie enjoyed music and singing. Her sons, grandsons and great grandchildren...
Lillian Bolyard
Apr 6, 2021
Lillian Crawford Bolyard Augusta, GA – Lillian Crawford Bolyard, 100, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, wife of the late Frank Bolyard, Sr. She was born in Augusta, GA on October 10, 1920. She was raised in Augusta and graduated from Tubman High School. She worked at Southern Bell in Macon, GA as a telephone operator as a...
Marjorie T. Skiles
Apr 4, 2021
Marjorie T. Skiles Augusta, GA – Mrs. Marjorie (Ann) Thompson Skiles, 88, wife to the late Norman Leslie Skiles, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She maintained a faithful belief in God and was a charter member of the Bayvale Baptist Church. She and her husband of 51 years worked with the...
Whitson "Bill" Carter
Apr 2, 2021
Whitson “Bill” Carter Augusta, GA - Whitson Albert "Bill" Carter, 86, loving husband 56 years to Mildred “Millie” Carter - was ushered into the presence of our Lord —being received into Glory on the occasion of "Good Friday"... April 2, 2021 at his home in Martinez. "It Just So Happened" Born November 13, 1934 in Stanley County, North Carolina, Bill...
Louise Hensley
Apr 2, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 2, 2021, Marjorie Louise Hensley, 95, wife of the late Leo C. Hensley. Mrs. Hensley was born in Campobello, South Carolina and graduated from Campobello High School. She attended Winthrop College and held a career in cosmetology for 35 years. She moved to Augusta in 1955 and was a member of...
Dennis Harrell Jones M.D.
Apr 1, 2021
Augusta, GA – Dennis Harrell Jones (68) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was surrounded by many loved ones. Dennis was born May 7, 1952 in Augusta, Georgia. He attended the Academy of Richmond County. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1974. He received his medical degree from the Medical College...
Norma Jean Brunty
Mar 30, 2021
Norma Jean Brunty Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 30, 2021, Mrs. Norma Jean Brunty, 83, wife of the late Mr. Larry Joe Brunty. Mrs. Brunty was a native of Alabama and lived in Augusta most of her adult life. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she had a special gift for...
Evalyn Manley Bennett
Mar 29, 2021
Evalyn Manley Bennett Augusta, GA - Evalyn Manley Bennett, loving wife of 62 years to Brad Bennett, Jr., passed away on March 29, 2021. Evalyn was born in Scranton, PA and moved to Atlanta, GA at an early age, where she graduated with highest honors from Christ The King Academy in Atlanta. She earned her B.A. degree from Marymount College...
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