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Elaine Hanson Peterson
Sep 23, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 23,2024, Mrs. Elaine Hanson Peterson, 76.
Elaine was a faithful member at Pineview Baptist Church. She taught Faith Sunday School Class, Team Kids and children’s church and especially loved singing in the choir. Elaine was a Medical Coder working for University Hospital for 34 years and then for Augusta Surgery Center for...
Barry Culp
Sep 22, 2024
Memorial Service for Richard Barry Culp, age 92, who passed peacefully on September 22,2024 will be held in the Storey Chapel of First Baptist Church of Augusta, GA on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11 o’clock. Dr. Ken Word officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Barry was born to Harry and Mamie Suit Culp on...
Bridget Mowbray
Sep 21, 2024
Augusta, GA - Bridget Samms Mowbray, 98, entered into rest Saturday, September 21, 2024.
In, 1926, Bridget was born in Chelmsford, England to the late William and Phyllis Samms. She attended Battersea Polytechnic where she studied Domestic Sciences, and shortly after her studies lived in London where she worked in a hospital kitchen during WWII whose roof had been bombed.
When WWII...
Roger Johnson
Sep 19, 2024
Roger Johnson, aged 75, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Grovetown, GA. Born on April 13, 1948, Roger's vibrant spirit and dedication to service defined his life.
Roger graduated from Talladega High School and furthered his education at Rider University. He honorably served in the Navy for four years, where he was involved in Intelligence, demonstrating his commitment to his...
Paul William “Bill” Hiers
Sep 18, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Paul William “Bill” Hiers, 79.
An Augusta native, Bill attended Augusta College and played on the basketball team. He was a long-time real estate broker former top sales agent with Remax. Bill also previously served as a Richmond County Commissioner. He was a loyal University of Georgia football fan.
Family members...
Arthur "Art" H. Taylor, Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Mr. Arthur H. Taylor, Jr., 86, at his residence.
Art was born in Aiken, South Carolina to Arthur H. Taylor Sr. and Nell Sizemore Taylor. He graduated from Greenville Senior High School in 1956. Art attended Wofford and played football for the Terriers. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Art...
Kathy B. Dodson
Sep 18, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Kathy Berry Dodson, 87, wife of the late Gerald Kenneth Dodson.
Kathy was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Her faith and family were her priorities. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Kathy also enjoyed traveling and gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother, and...
Kathleen Anne Graham
Sep 17, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Mrs. Kathleen Anne Bratz Graham
Kathleen was born and raised in Appleton, WI. She enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 where she worked in the Criminal Investigation Division as a stenographer and was sometimes loaned to the FBI for her expertise. She retired in 1968 and followed her...
Robert J. Kaminski, M.D.
Sep 17, 2024
Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Dr. Robert Joseph Kaminski, 77.
After graduating from Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Kaminski did a surgical internship followed by residencies in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. After completion of postgraduate training and certification by the American Boards of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine,...
Craig Eugene Gladue
Sep 16, 2024
Entered into rest on Monday, September 16, 2024, Craig Eugene Gladue, 69.
Craig was born in Michigan. He served in the United States Army for six years. Craig was a Master Technician and worked for Sunbelt Nissan for many years. In his spare time, he liked to camp and fish, he also enjoyed working on cars and watching Nascar. Craig did...
William "Bill" Roch Polonus
Sep 15, 2024
Evans, GA - William "Bill" Roch Polonus passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in his home. He was a loving father, devoted grandfather, and cherished friend to many.
Born in Johnstown, PA September 29,1954 to Harold and Margaret Polonus. He was the youngest of 9 children. Bill lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness. Known for his warm...
Marlene Metzler
Sep 15, 2024
Marlene Metzler, 82, entered into rest Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Marlene was a native of Germany. She worked as a dental assistant in both Germany and in Augusta for many years. She was extremely hard-working, and she loved sitting outside and enjoying her flowers.
Family members include her children: Gerald Metzler (Teresa), Heidi Stewart (Roger), and Patricia Wallentine (Brett); grandchildren: Rushton Metzler...
Ruth Ann Camarote
Sep 12, 2024
Ruth Ann (Radcliffe) Camarote, 85, of Martinez, GA, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Ruth Ann grew up in Bridgeton NJ where she met the love of her life, Alfred Camarote, when they worked together at Owens-Illinois. She retired from her job as a legal secretary in 2004. She was a devoted...
Robert B. Anderson
Sep 11, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Mr. Robert “Bob” Anderson, 94, loving husband of Mrs. Caroline Courson Anderson.
Bob Anderson was a native of Augusta, Georgia. After attending high school at Richmond Academy, Bob earned his college degree from Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina. After college Bob served as an officer in the U.S. Air...
Thomas Albert Kertscher
Sep 9, 2024
Tom Kertscher of Evans, GA passed away on Monday, September 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on August 24, 1941, in Ravenna, Ohio to Richard and Isabel Kertscher. Tom attended Tappan Elementary School and Ravenna High, graduating in 1959. In high school, he participated in the choir, school newspaper and Latin club. Tom very much enjoyed...
Claude Victor VanSant, III
Sep 9, 2024
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 9, 2024, Claude Victor VanSant, III, 73, loving husband of Brenda VanSant.
Raised in Douglasville, GA, he was the oldest of six children. After receiving his BS in Forestry, he obtained his master’s in wildlife management, both from UGA. Go Dawgs! While there, he met his wife and they moved to North...
Judith Grimes Link
Sep 9, 2024
Judith Grimes Link (January 5, 1931 – September 9, 2024)
We lost a beautiful person.
Anyone who knew Judy will tell you she was the most positive person that they have ever known. She would never speak a negative word against anyone. She always looked at life and found the beauty in both people and in situations. Throughout her life, Judy was...
Willis Eugene Hart
Sep 8, 2024
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Willis Eugene Hart, 76.
Willis “Gene” was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star among many other commendations for his service. Willis worked at the VA Hospital as a locksmith. Willis enjoyed hunting,...
Richard Paul Anderson, Jr
Sep 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 7, 2024, Richard Paul Anderson, Jr. 36.
Family members include his son: Hayden Anderson Youmans; mother: Sheila Dicken; father: Richard Paul Anderson, Sr. (Belinda); siblings: Rachael Anderson Brooks (Joel), Timothy Drae Underwood, Samuel Seth Underwood (Tina), Cameron Holland and Francis Gabbie Mohammed (Mustafa) and grandmother: Melva B. Anderson and many aunts, uncles,...
Wilmer "Buster" McGee
Sep 7, 2024
Augusta, GA – Wilmer David “Buster” McGee, Jr., 78, passed away on September 7, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1945 in Augusta, Georgia to the late W.D. and Hannah McGee.
Mr. McGee is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie Gayle Wooten McGee. He is survived by their children:...
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