Obituaries

May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Betty (Mary Elizabeth) Crisler Durham was born on December 31, 1922, to Ethel Pearl Cranshaw Crisler and Henry M. Crisler in Macon, Georgia and was promoted to Heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

She grew up in Winston Salem, NC, and Atlanta, GA. She graduated from Girls High School in 1941 and married the love of her life, Loyd Durham, in...

May 5, 2026

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Betty Katherine Parham Ray, 99, wife of the late Deleon N. Ray.

Betty was a member of the Huguenot Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She loved the outdoors, especially her vegetable and flower gardens, every kind of animal (except cats) and going fishing with...

May 4, 2026

Ellen Teri Mongan passed away on May 4th, 2026, at the age of 72, surrounded by love. Ellen was born in Rochester, NY on August 7th, 1953. She was the daughter of Eleanor and William Manfredi. Her husband, Patrick Mongan, was the love of her life. They married in 1974 at sunset by the ocean and were devoted to each...

May 3, 2026

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Brenda Kay Livingston, 62, wife of Jay B. Livingston.

Brenda, beloved wife of Jay B. Livingston, cherished every moment spent with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She found great joy in making lasting memories with them—whether at the beach, in the mountains, or camping by the lake. She adored her...

May 3, 2026

Dr. Michael Wayne Felz was born on October 30th, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri, then grew up in the small farm town of Albany, MO. Mike was the first of three children of Larry and Joyce (Guess) Felz. He went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday May 3rd, 2026 at the age of 75.

Mike attended Gentry County Missouri...

May 3, 2026

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Mr. John Edward Markwalter, 96, loving husband of the late Louise D. Markwalter.

John was born in Charleston, WV to the late Raphael and Katharine Markwalter. He was a member of Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. In 1974 he was bestowed in the Knights of...

May 2, 2026

Augusta, GA — Paul Wyburg Neidlinger, 94, the last of his generation, peacefully and naturally entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2026.

Paul’s life was defined by the people he loved and the things he built. For 94 years, he was a cornerstone of his family, most notably as the devoted husband to his wife, Nina Neidlinger. Their partnership was...

May 2, 2026

Evans, GA – James “Short” Baucom, 92, went home to be with the Lord May 2, 2026, Husband of the late Jeanne S. Baucom.

He was a member of Abilene Baptist Church for 46 years where he served faithfully. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a wonderful friend and was always willing to help others...

May 2, 2026

North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Saturday, May 2, 2026, Mrs. Regina Wüstenhöfer Beaty, 81, loving wife of the late Shelby “Wayne” Beaty.

Regina was born in Bad Freienwalde, Germany to the late Bodo and Franziska Wüstenhöfer. She was of the Catholic faith and retired after 30 years from the Richmond County Board of Education as a teacher’s assistant.

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May 1, 2026

Martinez, GA – Entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. Wade C. Smith, Magaret Smith James, loving stepfather Ira H James and brother Cecil Smith. Wade Smith, 84, life partner to Amanda Story. Wade was born in Allendale, SC but grew up in the Augusta area, attending...

Apr 29, 2026

Nashville, TN – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Carla Nale Lovett, 59, beloved wife of Marcus Lovett.

Carla was born in Southbridge, MA in 1966; to her parents Carl and Lola Nale, who both preceded her in death. She was a resident of Harlem and Augusta, Georgia since the early 80s. Carla was a loving, caring and giving...

Apr 26, 2026

Martinez, GA – James “Butch” Milton Poteet was called home to the Lord on April 26, 2026 in his Martinez home at age 79.

Born in Natchez, Mississippi on March 29th, 1947, Butch lived an illustrious life from beginning to end. He attended Louisiana State University where he played football, fanning the flames of his life-long love for the LSU Tigers....

Apr 26, 2026

Grace, our daughter — we never held you in our arms, but oh, how we held you. Beneath a heartbeat, beneath a hope, beneath every prayer we whispered before we even knew your name. You were wanted. You were welcomed. You were already ours, and we were already yours.

We planned for you. We dreamed of who you would become. We...

Apr 26, 2026

Catherine Boyd Howard, born February 10, 1964, left this world to enjoy everlasting life with her God and Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Catherine graduated from Towson University in Maryland and worked at Johns Hopkins before starting a family. She was an active member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church where she was involved in the choir and bible...

Apr 24, 2026

Martinez, GA – Betty Jean Gordon Phelps, 57 years old, went home to be with her Lord April 24, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital.

Born on April 10, 1969 in Hopkinsville, KY to Wallace and Joyce (Gordon) Sapp. She graduated from Curtis High School and Aiken Technical College with a Graphic Arts Degree. She owned The Bloom Closet Florist for twenty-one years,...

Apr 24, 2026

Billy B. Pinkerton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud Texan, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 87.

Born in Midlothian, Texas, Bill was the son of Ruth and Odell Pinkerton. He was a man of deep faith, strong character, and unwavering dedication to his family, his country, and his work. He shared 60 loving years...

Apr 23, 2026

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Rachel Janice Harden, 76, entered into rest on Thursay, April 23, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Arnold (Steve) Harden and mother of Janice (Jennie) Harden.

Mrs. Harden was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta and shared 38 loving years of marriage with her late husband Arnold (Steve) Harden. A devoted mother, she...

Apr 22, 2026

Augusta, GA – Alice Jeanette Dunagan entered into rest on April 22, 2026 at her home in Martinez.

Jeanette is the daughter of Josiah Wesley and Margaret Collins of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Because Wesley was an Assembly of God minister, they moved throughout her childhood residing in Virginia and Lakeland, Florida where she graduated from Lakeland High School. She spent many...

Apr 22, 2026

Mrs. Pauline Corriz Dominguez, 95, beloved wife of 67 years of the late Willie Dominguez, entered into rest on April 22, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors with Father Cornelius Anene officiating. Interment to follow at Westover Memorial Park.

Mrs. Dominguez worked for the Civil Service...