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Mark E. Darnell
Sep 16, 2021
Mark E. Darnell, age 81, of Augusta, GA, passed away on September 16, 2021, at home. Mark is survived by Sue, his wife of 58 years; Chris and Scott, his sons; and their families. Mark, a PGA Master Professional, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. At age 14, he was one of the youngest Eagle Scouts in the country. He was...
Dean Poteet
Sep 16, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 16, Lewis "Dean" Poteet, Jr., 75, loving husband of 51 years to Charlotte Poteet. Dean was a native of Hephzibah, where he spent most of his life. He was a 1964 graduate of Hephzibah High School. “Butter Bean” was a member of Briar Creek Sportsman’s Club for nearly 30 years. He...
Wesley Thomas Kimbrell, Sr.
Sep 15, 2021
Wesley “Wes” Thomas Kimbrell, Sr., age 96 of Augusta, Georgia entered into rest on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his residence in Augusta, GA. Wes was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Lonnie Thomas Kimbrell and Mrs. Bessie Blessing Kimbrell Gresham . He joined the Navy at age 17 in 1943 to help in the war effort....
Clare Read
Sep 15, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 15, Clare Reichert Read, 94, loving wife of 63 years to Elwood “Woody” Read. Clare was a native of New Jersey. She was the most loving wife, mother and grandmother. Family members in addition to her husband include her daughters: Clare Heffner (Carl, Jr.) and Alison Read; grandchildren: Carl Heffner III...
Leon Hays Bush, MD
Sep 15, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Dr. Leon Hays Bush, 90, husband of Mrs. Gloria Thomas Bush. Leon was a native of Colquitt, GA. He graduated from Florida State University, University of Georgia, and was a 1963 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship at University Hospital and Hillman Clinic in...
Franklin Bedenbaugh
Sep 15, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 15, Franklin Eugene Bedenbaugh, 66, loving husband of 49 years to Fredia Walls Bedenbaugh. He is survived by his daughters: Lisa Middleton (Christopher), Shannon Tyler (Danny), Sandra Bedenbaugh and Samantha Douglas; grandchildren: Corey Bedenbaugh, Alexis Jackson, Jakayla Bedenbaugh, Thomas Tyler, Raydell Bedenbaugh, Caleb Tyler, Aaron Tyler, Miss Ruby Tyler and Jamya...
Susan Spearman Prescott
Sep 14, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Mrs. Susan Spearman Prescott, 74, loving wife of 55 years to Mr. H. Bernard Prescott. Susan was a faithful member of Pine Hill Baptist Church and Faith Bible Sunday school class. She retired after 30 years of service from Gracewood State School and Hospital. Affectionally known as Suzy, Suzy...
Michael Curtis Henry
Sep 13, 2021
On September 13, 2021, after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer, Mike went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene Henry and Martha Henry. He is survived by his wife Stacy, children Justin (Anna), Daniel and Katie, and stepmother Sherry Henry. Mike was born on August 3, 1962 in Augusta, GA and...
Jerry K. Wren
Sep 13, 2021
Jerry K. Wren Jerry Kelley Wren, 93, entered into rest on Monday, September 13, 2021. Jerry was born in Wrens, GA, in 1927 to William J. and Corrie Kelley Wren. He graduated first in his class from Wrens High School, and went on to earn two degrees from Georgia Tech, where he served as president of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He...
Calloway L. Carn
Sep 11, 2021
Calloway L. Carn Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 11, 2021, Mr. Calloway L. Carn, 84, loving husband of 64 years to Joan W. Carn; children: Bill Carn (Janet), Callie Hamilton, and George L. Carn (the late Debbie); grandchildren: Christa, Nick, Zack, and Jonathan Carn, Brady, Cal, and Alex Hamilton, William and Tyler Burr; great grandchildren: Tyler,...
Nell Garrett Roberts
Sep 10, 2021
Nell Garrett Roberts Martinez, GA – Nell Garrett Roberts, age 92, of Martinez entered into rest Friday, September 10, 2021 at her residence. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Evans with Rev. Philip Hedgecoth officiating. Burial will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Please practice social distancing and wear...
Karin Husk
Sep 9, 2021
Karin Husk Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 9, 2021, Mrs. Karin Rita Husk, 78, wife of Floyd A. Husk, Jr. Karin was born and raised in Karlsruhe, Germany once she moved to Augusta Georgia she became a master cosmetologist and business owner of Ryan’s Haircare in Martinez, Georgia for 20+ years. She was a loving wife,...
George Brodbeck
Sep 8, 2021
Augusta, GA- George Frederick Brodbeck, age 95, passed away on September 8, 2021. George was born April 28, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. George was raised in Exeter and Pittston, Pa. He graduated from Castle Heights Military school in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1944 where he played clarinet in the school band and was Sports Editor for the school paper. He was...
Joel McKinney
Sep 8, 2021
Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 8 Joel William McKinney, 71, loving husband of Janet McKinney. Joel was a free spirit and loved his life. He always had a deep love for music and played in a band from his early teens until 2001. He enjoyed traveling to the mountains, especially Gatlinburg, TN. He had a great...
Barbara Jean Lantz
Sep 8, 2021
Barbara Jean Lantz North Augusta, SC, Formerly of Hudson, FL – Barbara, age 81, wife of the late James Miles Lantz, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at home with her loving family. Mrs. Barbara Jean Lantz, daughter of the late Enoch Amos Hill and Florrie Mae Smith-Hill, was born April 22, 1940, in Detroit,...
Samuel Adams
Sep 8, 2021
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Samuel Llewellyn Adams, 63, loving husband of Debra Adams; his daughter: Melissa Ferin (Luke); son: Dustin Adams; sisters: Marie Miles (David), Grace Beck (Stanley); brother: John Adams (Diane); and several nieces and nephews. Samuel was born in Gastonia, NC, but lived most of his life in Augusta, GA....
Charles Webster Prope
Sep 7, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at University Hospital, Mr. Charles Webster Prope, loving husband of 40 years to Diana Prope. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Michelle Cadle (Alan); son: Adam Seigler (Tammy); mother: Doris Davis (Dave); grandchildren: Nate Cadle, Xander Cadle, Adam Seigler, Kaden Seigler; siblings: Charlene, Debbie, Chris, Mike...
James "Tony" Wombles
Sep 7, 2021
James “Tony” Wombles Sr., 61, entered rest on September 7th, 2021 at his home in Martinez GA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born on February 27th, 1960. A native to Augusta GA, Tony was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather (Pop). Tony fostered his love of work into the creation and management of Star Survey Inc. which...
Meredith Kellie Tice
Sep 6, 2021
Surrounded by her family, Meredith Kellie Tice, 29, stepped into the presence of her Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Meredith was preceded in death by her brother Douglas Emil Tice, Jr. and her grandparents Gerald W Tice, Sr., Miriam L Tice, and Benjamin C. Timmerman, Sr. She is survived by her parents, Douglas Emil Tice, Sr. and Kellie Timmerman...
Jean Marie Christenson
Sep 5, 2021
Jean Marie Christenson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 5, 2021, Mrs. Jean Marie Christenson, 78, wife of the late PSG Duane “Chris” R. Christenson (Ret.). Jean Marie was a born during a very interesting time for this country. She was raised by Howard and Hazel Longcrier. At a very young age, she had a good spirit...
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