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John Edward Markwalter
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...
Jim "Short" Baucom
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...
Regina Beaty
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.
Family...
Wade Marion Smith
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...
James “Butch” Milton Poteet
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....
Grace Therese Laprade
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...
Catherine Boyd Howard
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...
Betty Jean Gordon Phelps
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,...
Billy B. Pinkerton
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...
Rachel Janice Harden
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...
Alice Jeanette Dunagan
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...
Pauline Corriz Dominguez
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...
Susan Vann McBride
Apr 21, 2026
Susan Vann McBride, 39, of Augusta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in her husbands arms surrounded by family.
Susan was born on April 9, 1987, in Augusta, GA, to Thomas and Terri Vann. She grew up on her family’s pecan orchard in Augusta, where she spent countless joyful days alongside her big sister, brother, cousins, and grandparents.
Susan is...
Douglas Patrick Clepper
Apr 21, 2026
Douglas Patrick Clepper was born May 30, 1947, in Wheeler County, Texas, to James Armand Clepper and Margaret DeWolfe Clepper. Doug spent the first 10 years of his life in Lubbock, Texas, before moving with his parents and two younger sisters to Sandy Springs, Georgia. He was amazed to see all the trees, hills, and lakes in Georgia instead of...
John Perez Techaira
Apr 19, 2026
Augusta, GA – Staff Sergeant John “Mr. T” Techaira, U.S. Army (Ret.), of Hephzibah, Georgia, was called home by Our Heavenly Father on April 19, 2026 at 6:15 AM, at the age of 80. He was born on February 4, 1946 in Barrigada, Guam, to Gloria Bontugan Perez and Jose Cruz Techaira. After graduating from John F. Kennedy High School...
Joe Lee Barber
Apr 19, 2026
Evans, GA – Joe Barber entered into heaven on Sunday, April 19th, surrounded by his loved ones. He valiantly fought an aggressive cancer for many years. Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon Barber, and son Adam Barber (Stefanie).
Joe was born in Deming, New Mexico to the late George and Mary Barber. He served in the Air...
James Byron Duncan
Apr 19, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 19, 2026. Mr. James Byron Duncan, 80, was the loving husband of Estelle Mulherin Duncan as well as devoted father, doting grandfather, and lifelong friend to many.
Byron was born and raised in Augusta, GA, the son of W.B. and Kathleen Duncan. After graduating from Butler High School in 1965, Byron’s kind heart...
Chief Deputy (Ret.) Patrick “Pat” Clayton
Apr 19, 2026
Evans, GA – Chief Deputy (Ret.) Patrick “Pat” Clayton, 66, beloved husband of Kimberly Clayton, entered into rest on April 19, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. to noon with the memorial service...
Christine Jordan Wyatt
Apr 19, 2026
Christine (Teena) Jordan Wyatt, of Evans, Georgia, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on March 17, 1952, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Christine was the beloved wife of Nick Wyatt, with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by compassion, generosity, and...
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