Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Patricia E. (Raven) Lewis of Evans, GA passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 3, 2024, one short month after the passing of her cherished husband, Donald H. Lewis. 

 

Pat was born in Port Jefferson, New York on August 26, 1938, to Charles and Greta Raven. Her childhood was spent with her parents and sisters in Port Jefferson and Baldwin. She...

Feb 28, 2024

Augusta, GA - Kelly Dasher, 64, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Her Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M.

 

Kelly was born August 13, 1959 in Savannah, Georgia daughter of Robert and Jacqueline Dasher....

Apr 22, 2024

Augusta, GA- James Morris Perry, 84, entered into rest Monday, April 22, 2024, loving husband of the late Karin H. Perry. 

 

James was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army and retired after serving over 20 years. James was a Dietician and worked at Gracewood and Georgia Regional retiring after 20 years as Director of Food...

Apr 21, 2024

Augusta, GA – Marion A. LeBlanc, wife of the late Leon Louis LeBlanc, was born on April 18, 1925 entered into rest on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was also fondly called Nanny, Grandma and Yoo-Hoo by her many grand and great grandchildren.

 

Mrs. LeBlanc was a native of Masenna, NY. She was an Army wife, a stay-at-home mom, a volunteer...

Apr 20, 2024

On April 20th, 2024, Chris Zeigler, 63, left his earthly home and now is resting in the arms of his savior Jesus. He was a Charter Member of West Acres Baptist Church where he served in many areas over the years. He always had a smile on his face and loved his family, friends, and Jesus deeply. He was affectionately...

Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mr. Lee Edward Cheesborough, 82, entered into rest Friday, April 19, 2024. 

 

Lee was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 

 

He is preceded in death by his son Michael Lee Cheesborough, parents Frank William and Cora Taylor Cheesborough, and brother William (Bill) Cheesborough.

 

Lee is survived by his daughter Julie Henry...

Apr 18, 2024

Augusta GA - Dan Michael Gates, 52, loving husband of Jennifer Allain Gates, entered into rest on Thursday, April 18, 2024

 

Dan was born in Cherokee, Iowa in 1971. He had a very adventurous childhood and, upon graduating high school, attended the University of Iowa. This is where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Allain Gates.

 

Once married, Dan and...

Apr 17, 2024

Grovetown, GA – Passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Marie Louise Poirier Palmer, 75, at PruittHealth-Evans. Marie was born May 11, 1948 in Brockton, Massachusetts.

 

She is predeceased by her husband: Donald Palmer; parents: Anna-Belle C. and Louis Poirier; brothers: Dennis H. Poirier, Norman L. Poirier and Paul G. Poirier and sister: Jeanette F. Hebert.

 

Marie is survived by her son:...

Apr 16, 2024

Dennis Luby

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Dennis Paul Luby, 77, loving husband of 55 years to Rosemary Luby. His family was at his side.

 

Dennis was born March 23, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to Paul and Elaine Luby, and grew up in Ocnomowoc, Wisconsin. He served with distinction in the US Army from 1966-1986, including...

Apr 16, 2024

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Isabelle Pennington Boozer, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Isabelle was born on July 21,1924 in Clarks Hills, South Carolina to the late Lewis Collins Rich and Isabel McBride Rich.

 

As a teenage volunteer in a tonsillectomy clinic at John de la Howe School, a physician recognizing her skill and empathy, suggested she consider...

Apr 14, 2024

 

Augusta, GA – Mr. Jimmy Ray Richardson, 82, entered into rest Sunday, April 14, 2024, he was the loving husband of Janice Richardson.  

 

In 1941, Jimmy was born in Evans, GA to the late Alex and Patti Richardson. He was a member of the local union IBEW 1579 for over 50 years. He was a loving husband, father, and granddaddy. 

 

Family...

Apr 12, 2024

Help to grow, grow to help.

 

Dr. Kevin Joseph Murrell, 76, entered peacefully into rest on Friday, April 12, 2024, at home and surrounded by his family.

 

Kevin was born in Brooklyn, NY, and he was deeply grateful for his parents, who gave him faith and a love for others and their cultures, especially Ireland. An army veteran, he served as a medivac...

Apr 11, 2024

Lena V. Martin

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Lena Vinesett Martin, 91, loving wife of 70 years to the late T. Andrew “Andy” Martin.

 

Lena was born in Gaffney, South Carolina. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was involved with the youth program. Lena worked for Castleberry's Food...

Apr 11, 2024

Hilda Reece Powell 

 

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Mrs. Hilda Reece Powell, 91, loving wife of the late Robert F. “Bobby” Powell. 

     Hilda was born April 10, 1933, in Graniteville, SC to the late Pickens and Cora Reece. Hilda loved flowers and plants and had many during her lifetime with an inherent green thumb....

Apr 11, 2024

Augusta, GA - Mr. Cyril Joseph Banick, Jr. entered into rest on April 11, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

Cy was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He attended West Side High School, The University of Georgia and Augusta College, majoring in Business Management and Education. He taught math and science for many years in the Augusta area....

Apr 11, 2024

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, Mr. Henry Jackson “Jack” Thomas, 72, husband of Mrs. Terri Elrod Thomas.

 

Jack was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was self-employed as a carpenter. Jack was an avid golfer and enjoyed time spent with all of his friends at Rocky Branch golf course in Lincolnton. He was a...

Apr 9, 2024

Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, Stephen Michael Claya Jr., age 11, son of Stephen Michael Claya Sr. and Corieene Stevens, passed into heaven, freed of his earthly pain, to be with his Lord Jesus for all time and eternity. He is survived by: Grandparents John C. and Mary Claya of Locust Grove, VA;  Godparents, Uncle John J....

Apr 8, 2024

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by family. Toni Marie Van Alstine, 82, was a loving wife of 61 years to William Lee “Bill” Van Alstine. Toni, a second-generation Italian-American, was born in Wheatland, WY to Mike and Ida Caligiore. She grew up in Hartville, WY, graduating from Sunrise High School. Her childhood respite was...