Obituaries
IBM Administrative Assistant
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, January 5, 2009, Mrs. Betty Smith Gooding, 76, wife of the late William H. Gooding, Sr.
Mrs. Gooding was a native of Tatnall County, GA but resided most of her life in the Augusta area. Early in her business career she worked for the FBI as a stenographer in Savannah where she met her late husband William H. Gooding, Sr. In 1968 they moved to Augusta where she began an 18 year career with IBM. She worked for almost 20 years in the scoring center at the Masters Tournament. Mrs. Gooding was a 40 year member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Gooding was also a member of the Green Meadows Country Club and loved golf. She was a devoted daughter and doting grandmother.
Family members include her son: William Henry Gooding, Jr. (Nancy) of Evans; daughters: Elizabeth Gooding Reiss of Charleston, SC, Gilda Gooding Curry (Nathan) of Woodstock; 6 grandchildren; Alan Craig Musser, Jr., Benjamin Rogers Gooding, Nathan Charles Curry, Jr., Matthew William Gooding, Kyle Patrick Curry, and Madeleine Grace Curry; great-grandson: Curren Musser and brother: Larry Smith of Hahira, GA.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11:30 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Jake Malone officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Interment will follow at 4:00 P.M. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery near Claxton, GA.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 2708 W. Terrace Dr., Augusta, GA 30909.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, January 7, 2009 from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, January 5, 2009, at University Hospital, Mr. Louis Mulherin, Jr. 76, husband of 55 years to Carolyn Butler Mulherin.
Mr. Mulherin a son of the late Louis Mulherin and Marian Haslam Mulherin. He was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from Boys Catholic High in 1949.He graduated from Springhill College in 1953, having played on the golf team. He was a 1st Lt. in the US Army 47th Artillary and the Medical Services Corps. He began work at Mulherin Lumber Company, a business his parents founded in 1937, at the age of 14 rising to President and CEO. He was a very active member of his church, St Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. He was also a very active in a number of other organizations and groups in Augusta.
Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Louis Mulherin III (Rita), Mark Mulherin (Susan), Patricia M. Moss (Ben), Margaret M. Watkins (Robert), Elizabeth M. Welsh (Brian); grandchildren: Courtney Mulherin, Mari Anne Mulherin, Margaret Mulherin, Caroline Mulherin, Brooke Lovett, Benjamin Moss IV, Austin Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Robert Watkins, Jr., Patricia Watkins, Maguire Welsh, Haslam Welsh, Louis Mulherin Welsh and Liam Welsh; sister: Marian Mulherin Grady (Don) and many loving nieces and nephews and cousins.
The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church with Fr. John Lyons celebrant. Honorary pallbearers will be C. Griggs Wheeler, Peter M. Menk, Lenson Neal, John F. Markwalter, Dr. Gary B. Williamson, Linzy Rolland, Sean P. Grady and Michael V. Grady. Private burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and food the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Mary on the Hill School, 1220 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA 30904.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Trinity Hospice for their care and love.
The Vigil for the Deceased will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends following the vigil at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Joyce Hartey Scavullo, wife of Charles John Scavullo, entered into rest Sunday, January 4, 2009 on her 79th birthday. Mrs. Scavullo was a loving mother and grandmother and had been a member of St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church since 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Hartey.
Prior to moving to Augusta, Joyce and Charles lived in Great Neck, New York. She was active in church and school activities in Long Island as well as in Augusta.
Survivors in addition to her husband include 2 sons: Charles (Mary Helen) Scavullo of Augusta and Frank Scavullo of Charleston, SC; 5 daughters: Brenda (Ed) Durant of Augusta, Joyce Kelley of Oakland, CA, Alice (Mark) Atchison of Savannah, Katherine Ann (Phil) Jesse of Augusta, Marie (John) Seitz of Augusta; her sister: Nancy Gillies of Cutchogue, NY and 10 grandchildren: Alex, Katie and Blase Durant, Dylan and Ian Jesse, Francesca Kelley, Jackie Atchison, Jackson, Nicky and Carly Seitz.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church, 1420 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA 30904.
Funeral arrangements will be handled by Thomas Poteet & Son, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Retired, FAA
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, January 1, 2009, at University Hospital, Mr. Arlie M. Bass, 88, beloved husband of the late Bertha Holsonback Bass.
Mr. Bass was a native of Clarks Hill, SC and had resided in Augusta for 49 years. Mr. Bass served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a member of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Legion Post 178 and the CSRA Computer Society. Mr. Bass was also a charter member of Green Meadows Country Club, past President of South Augusta Optimist Club, and an avid Amateur Radio Operator (Ham). Mr. Bass was a member of Fleming Baptist Church and the Martin Cave Sunday School Class.
Family members include his son: Dr. J. David Bass (Renee) of Augusta, daughters: Sandra Jennings (Jim)of Memphis, TN, Joy Johnson (Ronny) of Martinez, Cindy Kucela (John) of Grovetown; grandchildren: Carla (Matthew) Mabie, Lisa (Barry) Willis, Jamie Bass, Kathleen (Michael) Cantey, Jennifer (Jae) Kroger, Kayla Kucela, Mallory (Andrew) Pitts, Misty (Sam) Ftorek, Kenny (Kelli) Johnson; great-grandchildren: Lauren and Kyle Mabie, Savannah, Aiden, and Zachary Willis, Gracie and Bryce Cantey, Carlie and Laythen Pitts, Ariana and Savo Ftorek, Cody and Alexis Johnson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Fleming Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Atkins officiating. Pallbearers will be Jamie Bass, Barry Willis, Michael Cantey, Jae Kroger, Kevin Richards, and Brent Richards. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Martin Cave’s Sunday School Class. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fleming Baptist Church Building Fund, 3027 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA 30906.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 2, 2009 from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Retired - Monument Sales
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Heartland Hospice, Mr. Charles T. Blackston, husband of 58 years to Georgia D. Blackston of North Augusta. Additional family members include his son: Charles T. Blackston, Jr. and wife Kerry; daughters: Vickie Corder and husband James; Pam Wheatley and husband Steve; grandchildren: Cal Forrest, Jr., Lauren Watson, Shea Blackston, Chad Blackston, Drew Blackston, Kayla Wheatley, Dylan Wheatley; and great-grandchild: Caleigh Watson. Mr. Blackston was preceded in death by his brothers: G. H. Blackston, M.W. Blackston and sister: Annabell B. Poteet.
Charlie was a native Atlantan, but lived most of his life in Augusta. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during WWII. After the war he returned to Augusta and worked for Lily Tulip Co. After retirement he began a career in monument sales; retiring in 2007 from Southside Monument Co. He was a longtime member of Fleming Baptist Church. More than anything else Charlie loved being with his family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Fleming Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Atkins and Rev. Joe Conner officiating. Pallbearers will be Chad Blackston, Drew Blackston, Wayne Raiford, Eddie Taylor, David Hill and Gene Bracewell. Honorary pallbearers will be the Martin Cave Sunday School Class. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Fleming Baptist Church Building Fund, 3027 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA 30906
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors: 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Grovetown, GA.- Went home to be with the Lord at the age of 93 on Monday, December 29, 2008 at the home he shared with his wife, Lila Hensley Lewis. Mr. Lewis was born on September 3, 1915 in Crawfordville, GA. to Y.B. and Mary Lewis and spent the remainder of his life in Richmond and Columbia County. He graduated from Richmond Academy in 1933. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church where he served and was Chairman of many church committees including Methodist Men, Sunday school teacher, Usher, and FLP Senior Group.
He served in the United States Army during WW II in the Army Airways Communication System from 1942 until 1946. His overseas tour was in the Philippines and New Guinea where he received several decorations including the Would War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal AR 600-68, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, and the American Service Medal.
He was endowed with a friendly, vibrant personality and never met a stranger. These attributes embraced his sales profession. He worked at Phoenix Oil Company for approximately 30 years in sales until his retirement in 1984.
Family members in addition to his devoted wife of 53 years include daughters: Julie L. Davis and husband Mike and Sherry L. Guillot and husband David; granddaughters: Lindsey Davis and Taylor Davis; great-grandson: Weston Davis Lee all of Grovetown.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Marvin United Methodist Church with Rev. John Giglio officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Ed Booth, Bill Jenks, William Lewis, Lewis De Beaugrine, David Cole, James Rachels, and Dr. Thomas Farr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Usry, Walter Fulghum, Victor Casella, Alton Pritchard, Milton Berry, and Casper Fulghum and are requested to assemble at the church at 1:45 p.m.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 1, 2009 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA 30907. (706) 364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com
Augusta, GA.- Entered into rest Sunday, December 28, 2008, Mr. Billy E. Riggins, age 70 husband of Mrs. Betty J. Riggins.
Mr. Riggins was of the Baptist faith and he retired in 1999 as a mechanic.
Family members in addition to his wife include daughters: Robin Howard and husband James, Kimberly Newcomb and husband Michael, and Patricia Miller and husband Glenn; grandchildren: Jamie L. Howard, Kaitlyn Miller, Stephanie Newcomb, and Jennifer Stewart and husband Preston; great grandsons: Zachary Miller and Tristan Miller. He will also be missed by his four footed companions Tippie and Lu Lu.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Don Prosser officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 30, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA 30907. (706) 364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com.
Mr. Edward Hammond Dunbar, Sr.
Augusta, GA.-Entered into rest Sunday, December 28, 2008, Mr. Edward Hammond Dunbar, age 83, husband of Mrs. Beverly Bell Dunbar.
Mr. Dunbar was a life long resident of Augusta and the Manager/Owner of WBBQ Radio Station from 1947 until 1987. Mr. Dunbar received a number of awards including the Presidential Achievement Award from Paine College, the DiGamma Kappa "Pioneer Georgia Broadcaster" Award, the Silver Medal Award from the Augusta Advertising Club, and the "Louis Harris Award" from the West Augusta Rotary Club. He was featured in the book "In Search of Excellence in Broadcasting" and served as the primary consultant for New Zealand Public Radio's Station Management Template. He was a member of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. He served on the Mutual Broadcasting System’s Advisory Board, the ABC Radio Contemporary Network Advisory Board, and National Association of Broadcasters Medium Market Radio Board.
At the age of 16, became the youngest chemist for the Buckeye Cotton Oil Company. Upon turning 18, he volunteered for duty in the Armed Forces and was assigned to the U.S. Navy Seabees. As a member of the 123rd Naval C.B. Battalion, he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater on Midway Island and participated in the Philippine Liberation Operation.
He was the voice of Trinity-On-The-Hill United Methodist Church's Broadcast ministries and the voice of Michael Guido's Evangelistic Television Ministries Seed for the Sower, which is heard around the world. He was a member of Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church since 1937 and he served as a Sunday-school teacher for young adults, Chairman of the Administrative Board, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and the Pastor Parish Relations Committee.
He was the Vice-Chairman of the Augusta/Richmond County Human Relations Commission. He was a Board Member of the Bethlehem Community Center and a member of the Richmond County Jury Commission. He was a President of the Garden City Lion's Club, a board member of Lions Light House for the Blind, the Better Business Bureau, and the Augusta Merchants Association.
Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Edward Hammond Dunbar, Jr. and William Franklin Dunbar; daughters: Deborah Bell Dunbar and DeAnn Dunbar Yost; grandchildren: Andrew Ryan Dunbar, Geoffery Corrin Yost, Aubrey Leigh Yost, Kailey Elizabeth Yost, Avery Dunbar Yost, Lee Elizabeth Dunbar, and William Harrison Dunbar. He was preceded in death by his brothers Fletcher Johnson Dunbar and Frank Belton Dunbar and sisters Olivia Eugenia (Gena) Snell and Lucy Keen Dunbar.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 3p.m. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Dan Brown officiating.
Memorials may be made to The Guido Evangelistic Association, Inc. 600 N Lewis St. PO Box 508 Metter, Georgia 30439 or to Trinity on the Hill 1330 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta, GA 30904.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, Ga 30907 (706) 364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com
AUGUSTA, GA.- Entered into rest Saturday, December 27, 2008 at University Hospital, Mrs. Minnie Sangster-Duck.
Mrs. Sangster-Duck was a life long resident of Augusta and retired after 45 years from JB White as a make-up artist and cosmetician.
Family members include her sons: the late Joseph A. Sangster, Leon (Bud) Sangster and wife April of Grovetown, GA; daughter: Linda Sangster West and husband Jack of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren: Bryan Sangster, Karen Sangster, Christopher Sangster, and Kristen Sangster; sisters: Eunice Watkins of Evans, GA and Elsie and husband Malcolm Tootle of Belvedere, SC; 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Susan Morefield officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com.
William "Bill" Lewis passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2008 at the age of 89, while visiting his son in Atlanta, Ga. Bill was born on born January 24th 1919 in Crawfordville, Georgia and lived most of his life in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from Richmond Academy in 1937 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1940. He completed Officer Candidate School and served with distinction as a First Lieutenant during WWII in the Army Air Corps as a pilot of the B-17 Flying Fortress. He returned his crew and aircraft safely after each of 50 combat missions over Europe in 1943 and 1944. This included many missions in the face of heavy enemy anti-aircraft fire and hostile fighter planes. He returned to the USA as a Flight Instructor in 1944 and resumed private life after the war concluded in 1945. He had great respect for those in military service and was a role model for the hallmark values of honor, duty, and integrity. He married Margaret Louise Marshall of Augusta in 1947 and they observed their 61st anniversary recently. Bill and Louise lived and worked in Augusta and reared their only child, David A. Cole (of Atlanta) who graduated from Richmond Academy in 1960. Bill was a businessman, primarily in construction, and ultimately in real estate development and brokerage. They were active members of the Hill Baptist Church. After his retirement in the mid-eighties, he and Louise moved to their cottage on Clark Hill Lake, in Lincoln County, Georgia, and became members of the Double Branches Baptist Church. Bill was devoted to his family and the Clark Hill cottage has been the location of countless cherished memories with extended family and friends over the years since Bill and Louise purchased the property in the early 1960's as a weekend retreat. Bill was an avid fisherman and a Life Member of Augusta Elks Lodge No. 205 B.P.O.E. Bill and Louise maintained close contact with family and friends in the Augusta area and moved to a independent living apartment near Augusta at Brandon Wilde in Evans, Georgia in 1997. Bill continued to drive his car and assist his beloved Louise up until his passing. He will be remembered as one who deeply cared for his family and many lifelong friends.
Bill's grandmother's family came from England in 1832 and his grandfather was from Michigan. The family moved with Bill's great grandfather, Dr. G.W. Lewis, from Michigan to Monroe, Georgia in 1872. Both are buried in a Lewis family area in Greensboro, Georgia. His parents, Y. B. Lewis and Mary Elizabeth, were married for 65 years beginning in 1900. Bill was the youngest of their 6 children and he is preceded in death by; his parents; his sisters: Loretta Winfield, Willie Mae DeBeaugrine, and their spouses; his brothers: G.W. Lewis and Lloyd Lewis and their spouses.
He is survived by his wife, their son David Cole and his wife Robyn; grandchildren: Drew and Mary Jo Cole, Allen and Andrea Williams, Rachel Cole, Amelia Cole; great-grandchildren: Brian Cole, Ethan Cole, Dylan Cole, and Foster Williams; brother and sister-in-law Emory and Lila Lewis; brother-in-law Howard Marshall, Sr. and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Honorary pallbearers – Kaspar Fulghum-- four from Battery A 214th C.A. , including Kaspar, Pete Tjovaras, Bill Britton, Alfred Spires. Also George Lewis. Pallbearers will include: Bill Lewis , Lewis DeBeaugrine, Howard Marshall Jr., Drew Cole, Allen Williams and Brian Cole.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Double Branches Baptist church Building Fund, P.O. Box 602 Attn: Barney Aycock, Camp Daniel Marshall Rd, Lincolnton, GA 30824, or to the Brandon Wilde Resident Council Employee Appreciation Fund, 4275 Owens, Rd., Evans, GA 30809.
The family will receive friends Sunday, December 28, 2008 from 4p.m. until 6p.m. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com.
Associate Real Estate Broker
Augusta, GA. -Entered into rest Thursday, December 25, 2008. Mrs. Sandra Jean Ransom, age 69, retired registered dog breeder.
Family members include sons: Frank Hammond Ransom of Augusta, J. Rhett Ransom and his wife Betty of Augusta; daughter: Vicki L. Ransom of Augusta; grandchildren: Joe Koon, Matthew Bryson, Derek Hall, Jennifer Lynn Hall, Jessica Ransom, Selena Rupp, Morgan Rupp, and Malarie Rupp; great-grandchildren: Jordan Marie Hall and Logan B. Thomas; mother: Florence Templeton of Augusta; uncle: Rodney Thurmond of Atlanta; and special friend: Roy Nall of Lincolnton.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 29, 2008 at 2p.m. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Louis G. Scales officiating.
Internment will be at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Clarks Hill, SC at 3:30p.m.
The family will receive friends Sunday, December 28, 2008 from 4p.m. until 6p.m. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907. (706) 364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com.
AUGUSTA, GA - Entered into rest Tuesday, December 23, 2008, Ms. Dorothy Cliett Smith, 78, at her residence.
Ms. Smith was a native of Blythe, GA and resided in Augusta for the past 36 years. She was a retired sitter for the elderly and a Methodist.
Survivors are one son: Edward Keith Smith and wife Lisa of Sarasota, FL; two daughters: Carol Ann Smith and husband Kennett of Harlem, GA and Karen Lynn Neal of Augusta; seven grandchildren; one sister, Patsy Cliett Dyches and husband J.D. of Augusta; and two brothers, Atticus Buford (A. B.) Cliett and wife Barbara of North Augusta, SC, and Robert Arthur "Bobby" Cliett and wife Lorena of Harlem. She was preceded in death by her parents: Atticus and Gladys Mae Beckum Cliett and brother: Atticus Nicholas Cliett.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, with Rev. Bobby Coleman officiating. Interment will be at Bellevue Cemetery immediately following the service.
Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
AUGUSTA, Ga.-Entered into rest Sunday, December 21, 2008, Mrs. Mary McDonald Bowles, 78, wife of the late Richard N. Bowles
Mrs. Bowles is a native and life long resident of Augusta. She graduated form the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mrs. Bowles is a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church.
Family members in addition to her late husband include her sons: The late Richard N. Bowles, Jr., John M. Bowles, Ralph M. Bowles, Kevin T. Bowles, Gerald V. Bowles and Joseph E. Bowles, daughters: Mary M. Bowles, Ellen E. Fortier, Patricia B. Bolick and Martha B. Coscia, 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
The Funeral Mass will be held today, Monday, December 22, 2008, at 3:00 P.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Most Reverend J. Kevin Boland, Bishop of Savannah, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers are grandsons: John Bowles, Rick Clifford, Chris McDaniel, Conner West, Michael Bowles, Joshua Bowles, Richard Bowles, Trex Bolick and Patrick Bolick.
Memorials may be made to the St. Mary on the Hill School Endowment Fund, 1420 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904.
The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 P.M. until hour of the service in the Church Narthex
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sunrise Assisted Living and National Health Care.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Doctors Hospital, Evelyn S. Kyle, 86, wife of the late Charles Haskin Kyle, Jr.
Mrs. Kyle was a native of Sequatchie County, TN, grew up in Dunlap, TN and lived most of her life in Chattanooga, TN before moving to Evans, GA. Mrs. Kyle retired as a bookkeeper from the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Chattanooga, TN after 26 years. She was a lifelong member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, TN.
Family members in addition to her late husband include her daughter: Susan K. Walters and husband Mark of Evans, GA, grandchildren: Rachel Walters and the late Sarah Walters, brother: Leon Stewart. Mrs. Kyle is preceded in death by her sister: Adeline Rodriguez and brother: Joe Stewart.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. at Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens East, Chattanooga, TN.
The family will receive friends Tuesday Evening from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN
The family request in lieu of flowers that memorials may be made to Christ Church Presbyterian, 4201 South Pines Drive, Evans, GA 30809 or First Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1505 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Augusta, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, December 19, 2008, at her residence, Mrs. Ruby LaMar, 72, wife of 39 years to Warren Edward LaMar.
Mrs. LaMar was a native of Waynesboro, GA and has lived in the Augusta area all of her life. She was 1 of 10 children. Mrs. LaMar retired from Murray Biscuit Company after 19 years and went on to work and retire from Dillard’s Department Store after 19 years. She was a member of the Irish American Heritage Society, and the Augusta Irish Dancers. Mrs. LaMar was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church where she served as an usher. Mrs. LaMar was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter: Cynthia Chavous and husband Donnie of Grovetown, GA, sons: Michael LaMar and wife Tammy of Jefferson, GA and Blaine LaMar of Augusta, GA, grandchildren: Bo Chavous, Kelly Chavous, Sophia LaMar, Sarah, LaMar, Michael LaMar and Sally Anne LaMar, great-grandchildren: Tyler Chavous, Audrianna Chavous and Shae Chavous, sisters: Mary Annie Odum, Jackie Chance, Elaine Long and Kathleen Coker.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, December 22, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorials be may to Trinity Hospice, St. Joseph Foundation, Inc., PO Box 3986, Augusta, GA 30914.
The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Trinity Hospice.
The family will receive friends today, Sunday, December 21, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
APPLING, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, Decmeber 18, 2008 at Lake Crossing Healthcare,Mrs. Mary Heitz. No funeral arrangements are made at this time.
Retired Asst. VP
SunTrust
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Geneva Catherine Roy, 81, entered into rest Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Trinity Hospital of Augusta.
Ms. Roy was a native of Iota, LA. She was a retired Assistant Vice President in accounting with SunTrust Bank. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served as an usher.
Family members include her sons: John Roy Turner and wife Pat of Americus, GA, Russell Charles Turner and wife Rosemarie of Dallas, GA and 5 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held today, Friday, December 19, 2008, 11:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Rafael Estrada-Moreno officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2607 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, GA 30906.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com
APPLING, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, Decmeber 18, 2008 at Lake Crossing Healthcare,Mrs. Mary Heitz. No funeral arrangements are made at this time.
"Granny"
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, December 17, 2008, Mrs. Eula Jean Mills Cook "Granny", 95, wife of the late Louis Cohen Cook.
Mrs. Cook was a native of Warthen, GA, daughter of the late Lilly Victoria and Baxter Mills, and had lived in Augusta since 1942. She was retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital after 34 years of service. Mrs. Cook was a member of Fleming Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Barfield Sunday School class and the Young at Heart. In recent years, she attended Columbia County Christian Church and Gough Baptist Church with her daughters.
Granny, as she was known to her family and friends, was a very caring and quiet person, a very good cook and seamstress. She put her Lord and Savior first in everything she said and did. God touched and blessed our family with such a loving and kind mother. She lived and she died trusting in her Lord and Savior.
Family members include her daughters: Willene Parker, her husband Raymond, Carolyn Taylor, her husband Ronnie; grandchildren: Diane Jarrett, her husband, Rusty, Patti Chavous and Ronda Taylor; great-grandchildren: Russell Jarrett, his wife Ruth, Ashley Rodwell, her husband Chris, Rob Chavous, Kristen Chavous and Justin Taylor; great-grandchildren: Caroline Mills Rodwell and Will Jarrett; sister-in-law: Helen Mills and a niece and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother: Gordon Mills and sister: Lilly Mills.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 19, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Mike Klaus officiating. Interment will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Warthen, GA.
If so desired memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 18, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Met her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Rhoda Padgett McCarty, 99, wife of the late Otto S. McCarty.
Rhoda was born in Saluda County, SC to the late Davis Jackson and Mary Katherine Padgett. She was retired from S.H. Kress after 34 years. She was the oldest living member of St. James United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter: Christine (Robert) Lamb of Augusta, GA; sister: Eva Langford of Leesville, SC; grandson: Bobby (Mary) Lamb of Evans, GA; granddaughter: Cheryl Spilman of Macon, GA; great-grandsons: Chad Lamb of Augusta, Gene (Brooke) Lamb of Augusta; Paul Spilman of Macon, Luke Lamb of Evans and great-granddaughters: Addie Lamb of Evans and Melanie Spilman of Macon, GA and other relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be held Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Linda Birchall officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 439 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901 or Regency Hospice, 2919 Professional Pkwy., Suite A., Augusta, GA 30907.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Homemaker
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday, December 15, 2008 in Greenville, SC, Mrs. Virginia Izlar Bailey, 91, wife of the late Charles Jefferson Bailey, Jr. USMC Ret.
Mrs. Bailey was a native of Augusta and had lived in Greenville since 2007. She was a homemaker, member of the St. Joseph’s Auxiliary and a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Augusta.
Family members include her daughters: Bevelyn B. McCoy of Greenville, SC, Diane B. McLaughlin of Columbia, SC; sister: Mary Evelyn Baxter of Augusta; grandchildren: James Dickey McCoy IV of Atlanta, Julie Diane McCoy of Greenville and David B. McLaughlin of Columbia. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her grandson: William J. McLaughlin, Jr.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 12:30 P.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Linda Birchall officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the St. James United Methodist Church, 439 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901 or to a charity of your choice.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Business Owner
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, December 14, 2008 at his residence, Mr. G. Mark Mims, 51, husband of Patricia C. Mims.
Mr. Mims was a native and lifelong resident of Hephzibah. He owned and operated Mims Landclearing and Grading. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a former member and past president of Hephzibah Lions Club.
Family members in addition to his wife include his daughters: Heather M. Cisneros, Karen M. Carroll, Jessica M. Jenkins, Ashleigh Mims; step-daughter: Kristina Glover; step-son: Phillip Glover; mother: Lawanda Mims; sister: Carolyn Bagwell (Perry); brother: Peter Mims; 2 grandsons: Kyler Carroll, Jackson Jenkins; niece: Cathy Q. Hough and nephew: Bill Quattlebaum IV. Mr. Mims was preceded in death by his father: William L. Mims and brother: Paul Mims.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 19, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Pallbearers will be Nathan Youngblood, Chris Glisson, Chuck Ellis, Reggie Wright, Paul Bennett and Scott Rowe. Interment will follow in Hephzibah City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 17, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd.., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
1SG Ret., US Army
EVANS, Ga. - Went to be with his Lord, Sunday, December 14, 2008, at his residence, 1SG (Ret) Alonzo Lacy Wilson, 61, husband of Royce Ann Wilson.
Mr. Wilson was a native of Pontiac, MI and had resided the past 7 years in Evans. He was a graduate of Waterford High School class of 1966 and attended Bible College in Arlington, TX. Mr. Wilson was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years. He was a recipient of the Valor of Victor award, a Bronze Star for Valor; decorated over 30 times; received the Meritorious Service medal, expert marksman and expert driver. Mr. Wilson was a soul winner who loved his country very, very much and loved God more. He was a youth minister at Faith Baptist Church in Waterford, MI and is a member of Grace Baptist Church of Evans, GA. He stated “God first, family second, I am third.”
Family members in addition to his wife include daughter and son-in-law: Kristi Ann Wilson-Ballard and James of Tampa, FL; son: Kyle Lacy Wilson of Mesa, AZ; stepdaughter: Tina Michelle Catalano of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Austin James Barckholtz, Tressa Lynn McDonalds, Emily Jean Cederburge; brothers and sister-in-law: Steven and Cathy Wilson, David Wilson and sister: Brenda Joyce Wilson-Courter. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents: William Allen Wilson and Nora Aileen Hammitt Wilson and a brother: William Allen Wilson. Jr.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 19, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Grace Baptist Church, Hardy-McManus Rd., Evans, with Rev. Bill Hilly and Rev. James H. Ritchey officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Johnson, Paul Dineen, Dan Storia, Coy Bulluck, Bob Wilson, Rev. James Ritchey and Kyle Howell. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 4945 Hardy McManus R., Evans, GA 30809.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 18, 2008, 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Retired owner of Hardy Plumbing
Appling, GA - Mr. John Berry "Red" Hardy, age 86, entered into rest Monday, December 15, 2008. He was a loving husband of 62 years to Mrs. Ruth Quinn Hardy. He was a faithful and loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all.
Mr. Hardy served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, he was the retired owner of Hardy Plumbing, and retired from Columbia County as a plumbing inspector. He was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church.
Family members in addition to his wife include daughters: Frances Widener and her husband David of North Augusta, SC, Doris Ordonez and her husband Ernie of Jacksonville, FL, and Margaret Kim and her husband Jae of Appling, GA; sons: John B. Hardy, Jr. and his wife Amy of Waynesboro, GA, Martin Hardy and his wife Kimberly of Augusta, GA, Jim Hardy and his wife Janine of Harlem, GA; sisters: Merle Childs and her husband Fleming of Barnsville, GA and Ollie Washington of Austin, TX; twenty two grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thomas Poteet & Son.
A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. J. Archie Moore officiating.
Memorials may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship P.O.B. 5358, Augusta, GA 30916.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com
Retired Business Owner
MARTINEZ, Ga. _ Entered into rest Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Charles Jerry Morris, 60, beloved husband of Janice S. Morris.
Mr. Morris was a native and life long resident of Martinez. He worked for years with his father at H. H. Morris & Son's Supermarket. He also worked in the landscaping business and loved flowers. Mr. Morris was an entrepreneur who loved to work on his own. He never met a stranger and had a very giving heart. Jerry followed in his father's footsteps by being assistant chief of the Martinez Volunteer Fire Department that his father founded in the 1950's. He was a loving husband, father and "poppy" and always put family first.
Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Melissa J. Overton (Don); sons: Charles J. Morris (Mandy), Christopher G. Morris (Tracey) and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell H. Morris. He will also be missed by his four-legged friend Haley.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Troy Willard, Scotty Simmons, Hartie Cliatt, Casey Cliatt, Rick Morris and Jayson Wheatley. Honorary pallbearers will be the Martinez Volunteer Fire Department.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 17, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Homemaker
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Heartland Hospice, Mrs. Jillian Berry Adair, 74, wife of 54 years to Jimmie J.B. Adair.
Jill was a native of London, England and had resided in Martinez for the past 32 years. She was a homemaker, a member of H2U at Doctors Hospital and an Episcopalian. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and had a great sense of humor. Jill will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter: Leslie K. Piscopo and husband, Joseph of Rapid City, SD; son: Steven D. Adair and wife Karen of Raeford, NC; brothers: Robert Berry, Jimmy Berry, Erwin Berry; sisters: Vicky Rogers and Adelle Pratt all of England; grandchildren: Cristine Bishop, Kimberly Henschel, Andrea Lathrop, Nicholas Adair, Seth Williams, Rachel Runnells, Brody Bagnard and three great-grandchildren: Kevin Sheppard, Heather Adair, Harlie Runnells.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Chaplain Stephen Russ officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity in Jill's name.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Augusta, GA - entered into rest Saturday, December 13, 2008. Mrs. Marian Edna Kimberly, age 79, wife of 55 years to the late C.M. "Squeaky" Kimberly.
Mrs. Kimberly was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church, and a homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Family members in addition to her late husband include sons: Wayne M. Kimberly of Augusta and Keith D. Kimberly of Augusta; daughter: Beverly K. Cullipher of Augusta; sister: Gertrude L. Spires of Augusta; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Johns United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary DeMoore officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to St. Johns United Methodist Church 736 Greene St. Augusta, GA 30904.
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Retired US Army and VA
Martinez, GA - Entered into rest Saturday, December 13, 2008. Mr. Terrance "Terry" James Moore, Sr. age 67, husband and best friend of 25 years to Debra S. Moore.
Mr. Moore was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army and a retiree of the Veterans Administration. He was a big Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons fan, an avid Georgia Education Lottery supporter and a member of the American Legion 205 and Jack C. Fortune Post 205.
Family members in addition to his wife include son: Terrance J. Moore, Jr. of Dublin, Ireland; daughters: Diana M. Moore of New Ellenton, SC, Jodie A. Hardy and her husband Ben of North Augusta, SC, Tiffany H. Burckhalter of Martinez, GA; grandchildren: KateLyn Burckhalter, Robbie Hardy, Zach Hardy; brother: Gerald J. Moore and his wife Millie of Grovetown, GA; and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 16, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas Poteet & Son.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Father Michael Lubinsky officiating.
The family would like to make a special thanks to Trinity Home Health, VA 5D nursing staff, Dr. Braxton Fields, and Dr. Moore and staff in the Rheumatology Department of the Veterans Administration Hospital.
Friends may visit the family at Mr. Moore's daughter and son-in-law (Jodie and Ben Hardy) at their home on 2003 Prince William Dr. North Augusta, SC 29841.
Memorials may be made to AWANA at 321 Pleasant Home Rd. Augusta, GA 30907
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Teaching Assistant
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at University Hospital, Mrs. Ann Chafee Turbyfill, 60, wife of 39 years to Robert Reeves Turbyfill, Jr.
Mrs. Turbyfill was a life long resident of Augusta. She graduated from Aquinas High School and attended Augusta State University. She was a teaching assistant at Lake Forest Hills Elementary School. She was a member of the First Families of Georgia, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, National Society, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, College Hill Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, member of the National Society Daughter of Founders and Patriots, National Society United States Daughters of 1812, Order of the Crown of Charlemagne and recipient of the Martha Washington Medal presented by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Mrs. Turbyfill was an active and lifelong member of St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church where she was on the Interior Committee during 1992 Church Completion and Refurbishment, the Liturgy Committee, and participated in Perpetual Adoration since its inception at St. Mary's.
Family members include her sons: Robert R. Turbyfill III, James C. Turbyfill; daughter: Laura T. Yaekel and husband Jeremy; grandchildren: Seth J. Yaekel, Noah T. Yaekel; parents; Mary Stafford Chafee Bell and the late James Tobin Chafee; brother: H. Campbell Chafee II and wife Pamela, nieces and nephews: Aimee C. Gay (Jared), Brian J. Chafee, Amelia Turbyfill, Mary Lane Turbyfill and Walker Turbyfill.
Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Gerald Ragan celebrant. Pallbearers will be Jared Gay, Jeremy Yaekel, Brian Chafee, Charles Turbyfill, William Markwalter and Bruce Graham. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Furys Lane, Suite D, Augusta, GA 30907.
The Vigil for the Deceased will be held Friday, December 12, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 320907 (706) 364-8484.www.thomaspoteet.com
SGT. Robert T. "Bobby" Lockamy, Sr.
SGT, US Army Retired
MARTINEZ, Ga. - SGT Robert T. "Bob" Lockamy, Sr. 75, entered into rest Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the VA Hospital.
Mr. Lockamy was a native of Fayetteville, NC and had resided in the Augusta area for the last 22 years. He was retired from the US Army after 22 years and was a loving father and grandfather.
Family members include daughter: Diane Eva Nichols of Augusta; sons: Robert T. Lockamy, Jr. and wife Pamela of Martinez, Danny Lewis Lowe of Augusta; Ronald Thomas Lockamy of Aiken County, SC; grandchildren: Henry Bishop, April Guzman, Amanda Lowe, Kelsey Lockamy, Ella Grace Lockamy, Tina Lockamy and great-grandchildren: Riley Guzman, Sarah Guzman and Alexis Lowe-Glenn.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park with full Military Honors.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 12, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.www.thomaspoteet.com
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at University Hospital, Mrs. Daniza L. Thompson, 88.
Mrs. Thompson was a native of Belgrade Yugoslavia and has lived in the Augusta are for the last 58 years. She was retired as an OBGYN nurse and was a member of The Church of the Most Holy Trinity catholic church.
Family members include daughters: Daniza (Donna) Saxon and husband Sam of Martinez, GA, Svetlana Gerhardt of Augusta, GA; grandchildren: Larry Anthony Peebles, Jr. and wife Lisa of Augusta, GA, Richard Webb of Martinez, GA, John Thomas Gerhardt of Augusta, GA, Sarah Beth Bailey and husband Shawn of Newborn, GA; 6 great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Michael Lubinisky officiating.
Memorials may be made to The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 811 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
The Vigil for the Deceased will be Friday evening, at 6:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Mr. Edward J. Castle Retired US Army
AUGUSTA, Ga.-Entered into rest Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Mr. Edward J. Castle, 75, husband of Judith R. Castle.
Mr. Castle was a native of Troy, NY. He was a US Army veteran who retired after 22 years, served in Korea and Vietnam and also worked with the Augusta Utilities as a service representative for 30 years. Mr. Castle was a member of Burns United Methodist Church where he was past president of the Methodist Men’s group and former choir member.
Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: Edward Castle, Jr. of Texas, Floyd Castle of Grovetown, John Hutcherson of Augusta; daughter: Laurie H. Patterson and husband Tony of Augusta; brothers: Stanton and Arthur; sisters: Hazel and Joan Armadio and grandchildren: Cameron Hutcherson, Kyler Hutcherson and Nicholas Patterson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Bill Burch officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Richards, Jr., Geoff Richards, John Cook, Brian Richards, Cameron Hutcherson, Brent Richards and Robert Richards. Honorary pallbearers will be co-workers from Augusta Utilities. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with full Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd., Augusta, GA 30909 or to Burns United Methodist Church, 2372 Lumpkin Rd., Augusta, GA 30906.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706-364-8484 www.thomaspoteet.com
Homemaker
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, December 6, 2008, Mrs. Margaret Plunkett Smith, 91, wife of the late Vernon Eggerton Smith.
Mrs. Smith was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Tubman High School, a homemaker and member of The Hill Baptist Church.
Family members include her daughter: Brenda Smith New and husband Dan of Augusta; grandchildren: Valerie Ann New of Augusta, Allison Marcelle New of Augusta; nieces: Nettie Engles and husband Bill, Becky Mundy and husband Bob, Margie Logan and husband Kent, Linda Thomas and husband Gordon, Nell Shaw and husband Colin, Saundra Plunkett, all of Augusta and nephews: Bobby Bonilla and wife Doris of Bryson City, NC, Jack Barnes and wife Amanda of Murrells Inlet, SC, Kent Plunkett of Augusta and Jim Plunkett and wife MaryAnn of Augusta.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Dr. Michael Ruffin officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 8, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Doctors Hospital, Robert "Bobby" Hinson, 49, son of William D. and Thelma Hinson of Augusta.
Bobby was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a member of Curtis Baptist Church.
Family members in addition to his parents include his sister: Donna Murray of Augusta; brother: Mark Hinson of Augusta and nephew: Cameron Murray of Atlanta.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Pitts, GA.
The family will receive friends Monday, December 8, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.;thomaspoteet.com
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, December 5, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital, Mrs. Anita A. Masters, 66, wife of Clarence "Matt" Masters.
Mrs. Masters was a native of Shawnee, KS. She had lived in the Augusta area for the past 15 years. She was a clerical administrator, a past honored Queen Jobs Daughters, Shawnee, KS, past Guardian of Bethel #55, Manhattan, KS and past active in the Jaycees Janes. Mrs. Masters was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Family members in addition to her husband include her daughters and sons-in-law: Cherie and Dan Nelson of Appling, Lorie and David Zange of Martinez, Tammy and Brian Teeters of Buford, GA; sons: Bradley Masters of Martinez, Christopher Masters of Gainesville, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ronald and Sue Adams of Maryland, Arnold and Diane Adams of Missouri; grandchildren: Tiffany, Shane and Matthew Nelson; Mason, Evan, Kayla and Ann Marie Zange; Whitney Masters and Nicole and Evan Teeters. Mrs. Masters was preceded in death by her parents: Stanley and Lucy Adams and sister: Jane Gibbs.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Grace United Methodist Church with Dr. James C. Adams officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Nelson, David Zange, Brian Teeters, Shane Nelson, Mason Zange, Evan Zange, Matthew Nelson and Josh Robinson. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 639 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC 29841.
The family will receive friends Monday, December 8, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.;thomaspoteet.com
Real Estate Appraiser
AUGUSTA, Ga.- Funeral services for Mr. William Owens Conlon of Augusta will be held on Monday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the graveside in Westover Memorial Park with Father Michael Lubinski officiating. Mr. Conlon passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008 at Heartland Hospice of Augusta.
Born on October 31, 1920 Mr. Conlon was a native of Augusta, Georgia, where he made his home for most of his life. He was the son of Hugh F. Conlon and Beulah Dennis Conlon, and the brother of Theodore, Maryanna, Louis Jr., and Alice, all of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County, attended the University of Georgia and graduated from the Draughan School of Commerce in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a communicant of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.
During WW II, he served with honor in the United States Marine Corps, having enlisted in 1939. He was on the ground in campaigns at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. He also served as a Drill Instructor at Parris Island, South Carolina during the Korean War and his training, no doubt, is imprinted upon the military bearing of all those who graduated under his discipline.
His loving family includes wife of 57 years, Frances Costa Conlon; daughter Carol Ann Conlon Dozier of Appling, GA.; son James Phillip Conlon and daughter-in-law Susan Conlon of Charlotte, NC; and three granddaughters, Jessica Dozier Paulos of Evans, GA., Erin Dozier of Appling GA., and Julia Conlon of Charlotte NC; one great-grandson, Landon Paulos of Evans, GA; nephew Sonny Conlon of Augusta, GA, niece Patti Conlon Mathis of Georgetown, SC; Patty Kearns Hutchinson of Dunedin, FL, and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews across the country.
In his professional life, he retired after a long career as a staff manager at the Life of Georgia Insurance Company, and then pursued a 25-year career as a real estate appraiser. He was a member of National Association of Master Appraisers and a founder of the Georgia Chapter.
Bill will be remembered forever as a man who loved his family, his country and his community. His humor and generosity are a legacy to all those who will miss him so dearly.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 7 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Home on Davis Road from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to make memorials contact the Vets to Washington Project, 3709 Farrington Dr., Hephzibah Ga., 30815, or the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund c/o HCR Manor Care Foundation, 333 N. Summit St., Toledo Ohio, 43699.
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Retired Attorney
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Otis Woodard Harrison, Attorney, Retired, of Augusta, died December 4, 2008. He was 85.
The funeral will be Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Wheeler Road, Augusta with Rev. John Pinson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church fellowship hall. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Harrison, a native of Augusta, attended Public Schools; graduated from Richmond Academy, attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Lumpkin Law School with a L.L.B. Degree in 1950. He was a member of the University of GA Debate Team, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity and Chi Psi Fraternity.
He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School; Past President of South Augusta Exchange Club; Elks Club of Augusta; past member of Augusta Country Club and Thompson Country Club; he was 1 of 4 Founders of Green Meadows Golf Club of Augusta, where he served as Secretary and Director from 1960 until his demise.
He was a member of all Georgia Courts and Appellate Courts, U.S. District Court, US Circuit Court of Appeals, the US Supreme Court and the US Court of Military Appeals, the Augusta Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Mr. Harrison entered the US Maritime Service in January 1943 and was commissioned an ensign. He served in the Merchant Marines as Purser and Hospital Corpsman in the Atlantic and Pacific on Liberty and Victory ships.
He entered the US Army in 1944 as a Private and rose to the rank of Captain.
He served in the 88th Infantry Division in Italy (MTO) during World War II. Recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict, serving in the 4th Infantry Division and 1st Infantry Division as a Military Police Officer and Assistant Staff Judge Advocate. He was certified to serve and did serve as Law Officer, Trial and Defense Counsel of General Courts Martial in EUCOM. (Germany)
Mr. Harrison was a partner in the Law Firm of Harris, Chance, McCracken and Harrison and Harrison and Jolles, retired in 2001, having practiced law in the Augusta area for over 50 years.
He traveled (world wide) extensively during his later years.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law: Debra and Rusty Thompson of Hephzibah; sons and daughter-in-law: Otis M. and Karen Harrison of Varnville, SC, Daniel W. Harrison, Albuquerque, NM; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law: Harold W. and Geri Harrison of Palo Alto, CA and sister and brother-in-law: Geraldine and George Van Lent, Worthington, OH. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his wives: Margarette Williamson Harrison and Mary Alice Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Jolles, Billy Armstrong, Todd Boone, Robert Rowland, Robert Sloan, Jimmy Norris, Edward Oellerich, Charles Russ Holoman, Danny Craig, members of the Augusta Bar Association, Directors of Green Meadows Golf Club and Mitchell Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3185 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909
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