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Bill Litchfield
Sep 29, 2021
Augusta, GA - Billy Reidel Litchfield, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was born June 23, 1936, in Houston, Texas to Thomas George Litchfield and Jessie Mae Litchfield. Billy was raised in Savannah, Georgia and graduated from...
Sullie Starnes, Jr.
Sep 28, 2021
Mr. Sullie Starnes, Jr. 92, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Elizabeth Starnes. He is survived by his daughters, Cathy (Bob) Wolbert, Carol Starnes and Melinda Starnes; granddaughter Natalie (Brian) Hall; grandson, Christopher (Courtney) Wolbert; great grandchildren, Chloe Wolbert, Cam Wolbert, Allie Hall, Avery Hall; siblings Pat (Bill)...
Frances Peck Dickens
Sep 28, 2021
Evans, GA - Frances Peck Dickens passed away quietly at her home in Evans, GA on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The celebration of her life will be conducted Saturday, October 2, 2021, 12 noon, graveside at the Dickens-Guill-Hill Square in the Sparta Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Ed Nelson. She is survived by her children; Gordon Lee Dickens, III (Elizabeth),...
George R. Hall
Sep 26, 2021
Augusta, GA – George R. Hall, 59, loving husband of Margaret, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 26, 2021. George is a native of Red Springs, NC, but has made his home in Augusta with his family for the past 36 years. George was born the middle of three sons to Helen and Dr. Robert G. Hall, Presbyterian Minister and...
Erica Brathwaite
Sep 25, 2021
Augusta, GA- Erica Monique Brathwaite, 36, entered into rest Saturday, September 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Austin Franklin Hollar
Sep 25, 2021
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 25, 2021, Mr. Austin Franklin Hollar, 27, loving husband of Mrs. Paris Marie Hollar. Austin was a selfless person, always giving and doing for others. He loved the outdoors and worked as a groundskeeper for The Reserve Club in Aiken. Austin will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father,...
Renee Thomas Bass
Sep 24, 2021
Renee Thomas Bass Lincolnton, GA – Transitioned into Heaven on Friday, September 24, 2021, in the comfort of the arms of her family. Renee Thomas Bass, 66 years old, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Franklin B. Thomas Jr, cherished wife of Dr. James David Bass, devoted mother of James David Bass, Jr., Kathleen Bass Cantey, and Jennifer Bass...
Glenda Brown
Sep 24, 2021
Glenda Brown Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 24, 2021, Mrs. Glenda Brown, 63, loving wife of Ronald Brown. Glenda was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a charter member of Grace Fellowship and retired after 31 years as a bookkeeper with Columbia County Board of Education (River Ridge and Westmont Elementary). She was known as...
Evelyn Jewel "Dolly" Hinton
Sep 23, 2021
Evelyn Jewel “Dolly” Hinton Augusta, GA – Evelyn Jewel “Dolly” Hinton, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior while at her home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Jewel was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a dedicated member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church and faithfully loved and nurtured little ones while serving every...
Anne Bargeron
Sep 23, 2021
Anne Bargeron Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 23, 2021 Anne Bargeron, 86, loving wife of the late Lonnie Bargeron, Jr. Anne was known as Granny to many and Ne-Naw to others. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She had a great love for her husband of 69 years, who she is now...
Barbara Ann Kimbrell Gilchrist
Sep 22, 2021
Barbara Ann Kimbrell Gilchrist, age 67 of Rock Hill, South Carolina entered into rest to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Barbara was born in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Mr. Wesley Thomas Kimbrell, Sr., and Inez Isabell Anderson Kimbrell. She was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County School. Barbara was most hospitable...
Pat Dolan
Sep 22, 2021
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her residence, Patricia Anderson Dolan, daughter of the late Stella Colvin Anderson and the late John Carlisle Anderson, junior. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Arthur Dolan, junior. She is survived by her son Charles Anderson Dolan (Becca), step-son William Arthur Dolan III (Page), and dear...
Dianne Strength Harper
Sep 19, 2021
Dianne Strength Harper Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on September 19, 2021, Mrs. Dianne Strength Harper, 72, loving wife of Dewey L. Harper. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors,...
Clarissa Inglett Newman Culbreth
Sep 17, 2021
Clarissa Culbreth Augusta, GA – Clarissa Inglett Newman Culbreth, wife of Matthew Thomas Culbreth, went to Heaven Friday, September 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Guy Newman, sons Terry Guy Newman, Jeff Clayton Newman, and a granddaughter Crystal Chester Schaefer. Clarissa was the daughter of the late Clayton and Eva James Inglett; and beloved sister of...
Richard M. Krepps
Sep 17, 2021
Mr. Richard Marion Krepps, 63, entered into rest September 17, 2021. Richard was a true Augusta native, born and raised by his late mother and father Marian Peters and Marion Krepps. He is preceded in death by his two older sisters Mary Diane Krepps and Barbara Elaine Antley. In 1987 Richard and his daughter Crystal met the love of his...
Chris Verdery Alford
Sep 17, 2021
Chris Verdery Alford Evans, GA – Chris Verdery Alford, 78 of Evans Georgia, beloved husband of Nancy Delene Harrison Alford passed away at his home on September 17, 2021. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Thomas Poteet and Son. Chris was born in Augusta GA on November 23, 1942, to...
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...
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...
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...