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Bill Andrews

Bill Andrews

Mar 29, 2021

Bill Andrews Augusta, GA – William Earle Andrews, 63, entered into rest on Monday, March 29, 2021. Bill was born on August 22, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, to George and Mary-bill Andrews. He graduated from Parkway West High School, before moving on to attend Augusta University and University of Missouri-Saint Louis, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as...

Harridell "Dale" Scheid

Harridell "Dale" Scheid

Mar 28, 2021

Harridell “Dale” Scheid Augusta, GA – Mrs. Harridell “Dale” Long Scheid, 79, entered into rest Sunday, March 28, 2021. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Dan Wilson officiating. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at...

Lorraine Steele Banks

Lorraine Steele Banks

Mar 26, 2021

Lorraine Steele Banks Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 26, 2021, Mrs. Lorraine Steele Banks, wife of the late Robert L. “Bobby” Banks and mother of the late Karen Lee Gunn. Survivors include sons: Buzzy Banks (Lauren), Tom Banks (Angela), David Banks (Debbie); grandchildren: Robert Banks, Dwight Banks, Lee Banks, William Banks, Weylan Morris, Jolene Wilson, Chelsea...

Judith Castle

Judith Castle

Mar 25, 2021

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 25, 2021, Mrs. Judith Richards Castle, 77, wife of the late Edward J. Castle. Judy was a native and a lifelong resident of Augusta and retired from the Richmond County Waterworks Department. Since childhood, Judy was a member of the church that her father, Carl Richards, helped found, Burns Memorial United...

Donald Wayne Lansing

Donald Wayne Lansing

Mar 25, 2021

Donald Wayne Lansing Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 25, 2021, Mr. Donald Wayne Lansing, 81, loving husband of 60 years to Mrs. Karen Herndon Lansing. Donald was retired from the US Navy and as an Educator, he taught at T.W. Josey High School and Evans High School. Later in life Donald became a Messianic Rabbi. Family...

Mary Caroline Majors

Mary Caroline Majors

Mar 25, 2021

Martinez, GA - On Thursday March 25, 2021, Mary Caroline Majors, born April 17, 1963, beloved daughter of Margaret Louise and James Stanley Majors, also deceased, entered into rest. She is survived by her siblings, Margaret Anne Weston, and William S. Majors, her nieces, Courtney Brie Weston, and Sarah Anne Weston, and her great nephew, Bryan James Bopp. As the...

Marty Weaver

Marty Weaver

Mar 24, 2021

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Mr. William Martin Weaver, 62, husband of Mrs. Patsy Brinson Weaver. Family members in addition to his wife include son: Matt Weaver (Michelle Nunnallee); sister: Maggie Franklin (Don); brother: Col. Frank Weaver (Ret.) (Helena); sister and brother-in-law: Norman and Glenda Booker; and brother-in-law: James Edward Brinson (Cindy); many nieces,...

Bess Kathryn Browning

Bess Kathryn Browning

Mar 24, 2021

Bess Kathryn Mullis Browning, 94, of Augusta Georgia, passed away on March 24 knowing that she would be in the presence of Jesus and reunited with her loving husband Curtis. Bess and Curtis were members of Fleming Baptist Church and raised their children based on a strong faith in God. She was born in Laurens County near Dexter Georgia on...

Angeline Raney

Angeline Raney

Mar 22, 2021

Angeline Kay Prince Raney Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, March 22, 2021, Angeline Kay Prince Raney, 77. Kay is a native of Augusta, Ga and was a retired dental hygienist at Fort Gordon, where she also served as the AFGE Union President. Kay was the loving mother of, Dana Tuten (Mike); grandchildren: Alexander Raney, Seth Raney, Shad...

Dr. Ramzi Tufik Assad

Dr. Ramzi Tufik Assad

Mar 21, 2021

Dr. Ramzi Tufik Assad, 78, entered into rest peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Augusta, GA on Sunday, March 21, 2021 after a year-long battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Ramzi was a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved grandfather. A deeply empathetic and passionate man, Ramzi always had time to offer wisdom, unconditional love, and mentorship to the family...

Gloria Jennings Marshall

Gloria Jennings Marshall

Mar 21, 2021

Gloria Jennings Marshall Augusta, Ga. — Gloria Jennings Marshall entered into her rest March 21. Dr Jennings is survived by her husband, Fr. Richard G. Marshall; her son, Guy E. Jennings III and daughter-in-law Mary Helen Aguirre of Rio Rancho, N.M.; and her son, David E. Jennings and daughter-in-law Lisa Graf Jennings of Athens, Ga; and four grandchildren, William A....

Eldridge David Gibbs Jr.

Eldridge David Gibbs Jr.

Mar 17, 2021

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Eldridge David “Dave” Gibbs, Jr. 82, loving husband of Deanna Johnson Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. After graduating from Clemson University in 1961, Dave was self employed for several years as a Food Service design consultant. Most recently, Mr. Gibbs retired after working...

James D. Bowen

James D. Bowen

Mar 16, 2021

James D. Bowen Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, James D. Bowen, 44, husband of Milissa O’Neal Bowen. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Tony, Zackery, Drew, Adam and Michael; daughter: Madison; grandchildren: River, Hunter and Baby Girl. Longtime employee at Sitemaster. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 20, 2021...

Yvonne Spence Wiggins

Yvonne Spence Wiggins

Mar 13, 2021

Yvonne Spence Wiggins While we mourn, she dances! Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Yvonne Spence Wiggins left this earth for her heavenly home on March 13, 2021. While we deeply mourn her passing, we are overjoyed knowing she has gone to meet her Lord and Savior and is reunited with her husband, family and friends. Yvonne was a “steel...

Fred Sinks

Fred Sinks

Mar 13, 2021

Fred Sinks Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, March 13, 2021, Mr. Fred E. Sinks, 83, loving husband of Carolyn Sinks. Fred retired after 20 years in the United States Navy as a Master Chief. He also retired from Columbia Nitrogen as an equipment specialist. He enjoyed playing and watching golf. Fred was a loving husband, father, and...

Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris

Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris

Mar 11, 2021

Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris, PhD Augusta, GA- A pioneer for the advocacy of literacy, Dr. Paulette Proctor Harris, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Paulette was born October 5, 1949 in Augusta, GA to Paul E. Proctor and Ilma Hankinson Cason Proctor. Paulette graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1967. After high school, she continued...

James Edwin "Ed" Baldwin

James Edwin "Ed" Baldwin

Mar 10, 2021

Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Mr. James Edwin Baldwin, 97. He was born to parents C.E. Baldwin and I. V. Ledford Baldwin in Naylor, GA. Survivors include his son, Gary E. Baldwin of St. Simons Island, GA and daughter Janet Caroline Baldwin of Martinez, GA, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded...

James Wilson Dooley

James Wilson Dooley

Mar 9, 2021

Augusta, GA – Jim Dooley entered into Glory on his birthday, March 9, 2021. Jim was raised in Nashville, Tennessee where he graduated from Father Ryan High School and worked for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville for 20 years before moving to Augusta in 1990 to join the Alleluia Community. He was the events coordinator for the Alleluia Community office...

JoAnn Newsome Faulkner

JoAnn Newsome Faulkner

Mar 6, 2021

JoAnn Newsome Faulkner Augusta, GA – Mrs. JoAnn Newsome Faulkner, loving wife of Richard C. (Rick) Faulkner, entered into rest on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born January 24, 1948, she was the oldest daughter of the late J. Lester Newsome and Mary Alma Newsome. JoAnn was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Aquinas High...

Mahala Ree Kitchens

Mahala Ree Kitchens

Mar 4, 2021

Mahala Ree Kitchens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021, Mahala Ree Kitchens, 73. Mahala was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a longtime member of Bayvale Baptist Church. She was a giving and loving sister who never found fault with anyone. Family members include her brothers: Billy Kitchens, Bobby (Joanne) Kitchens, Lindy...

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