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James Arthur "Jim" Braswell, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
James Arthur “Jim” Braswell, Jr., 66, entered into rest on January 2, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Braswell is survived by his wife, Janice Vandiver Braswell; his sister, Cindy Braswell; his brother-in-law, Mike Vandiver (Ruth) and his sister-in-law Sharon Raborn (Kenny) his nieces and nephews, Brittany Raborn, and Ken Raborn (Heather); and his great niece...
Mary Self Bartlett
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Self Bartlett, 93, beloved wife of the late Lowell I. Bartlett, entered into rest on January 1, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Mark Maund officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment to follow...
Tara Lettie Henry
Jan 1, 2026
Augusta, GA – Tara Lettie Henry, 70, entered into rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Ms. Henry was born on November 12, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland, but had resided in the Augusta area for most of her adult life. She obtained both her bachelors and masters degrees from Augusta College. Ms. Henry was a special education teacher in Richmond and Warren...
SFC Richard T. Capozzoli, U.S. (Ret.)
Dec 30, 2025
Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, SFC Richard Thomas Capozzoli (U.S. Ret.), 75, loving husband of JoAnn Roberta (Petito) Capozzoli.
Richard was born and raised in “Hells Kitchen” New York, where at the young age of 20 he joined the Army. He was stationed in various place in the US and Germany and his final assignment was at Ft....
Alfred Zachry Everitt
Dec 29, 2025
Alfred Zachry “Zach” Everitt, 86, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on December 29, 2025.
Born May 13, 1939, in Madison, Georgia, Zach was the second son of Kathryn Zachry Everitt and Henry Olin Everitt. From an early age, he was shaped by faith, integrity, honesty, and discipline. Caring, serious, and steady by nature, he was also quietly warm and gently humorous,...
Jacob "Jake" Taylor
Dec 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, December 29, 2025, Jake Taylor, 81, husband of Patricia Taylor.
Jacob Taylor was born in October 16, 1944 in Emporia, VA to his parents, Billy Buck and Lummie Taylor. He went on to serve in the United States Navy for 4 years, where he enjoyed traveling to many different ports around the world....
Larry Conley
Dec 29, 2025
Larry Conley, 83, entered into rest peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Larry was married for 50 years to his loving wife, Dianne Conley, who predeceased him.
Larry is survived by his brother: Steve Conley of Chickamauga, GA, sons: Matt Conley (Tom) of Martinez, GA and John Conley (Sharyn) of Birmingham, England; and grandchildren: Matthew, Annabelle, and Claire Conley
In lieu of flowers,...
Rev. William Samford Turner
Dec 28, 2025
William Samford Turner was born on January 14, 1947, to Lois Heiter Turner and John Tyler Turner in Mobile, Alabama. He spent his childhood and junior high years in Mobile before graduating from The McCallie School in 1965.
Having been a life-long Alabama fan, he began his college years at the University of Alabama while ultimately graduating from the University of...
Russell Edwin Blanchard, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Russell Edwin Blanchard, Jr., 85, died on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Connie Cook Blanchard, and by his brother, Warren Talmadge Blanchard.
A native of Augusta, he was born to the late Russell Edwin Blanchard, Sr. and Annie Laurie McKie Blanchard. He graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1958...
Vickie Lott Odenweller
Dec 28, 2025
Vickie Lott Odenweller, 73, entered into rest on December 28, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son with Brother Terry J. Taylor, Sr. officiating. Interment to follow at Westover Memorial Park.
Mrs. Odenweller was born in Augusta to the late James Blanchard Lott and Myrtle Louise Green...
Grayson Fitzgerald LaHatte
Dec 27, 2025
Augusta, GA – Beloved son, brother, and friend, Grayson Fitzgerald LaHatte, 31, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia, where he lived, from a pulmonary embolus.
Grayson was born June 11, 1994, in Augusta to Debbie and Larry LaHatte. From a young age, he delighted in time spent with family and friends, especially on trips...
David Capers Rachels
Dec 27, 2025
David Capers Rachels, 63, Martinez, GA – Entered into rest at his residence on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
David was a graduate of Evans High School and Augusta Technical College. He was a people person who used his skills as a catering manager at several local businesses. He loved to attend the Masters Golf Tournament with his good friend Lee Elder....
Gene J. Jennings
Dec 27, 2025
Augusta, GA - Entered to rest on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at his residence, Mr. Gene J Jennings, loving husband of Barbara W Jennings. Other family members include their daughter: Susan Gillespie (Ken); son: Timothy Jennings; grandchildren: Andrew Fisher (Larrie), Alden Fisher, Addison Fisher (Sara) and Matthew Gillespie (Kelsea); great grandchildren: Adeline and Ezra Gillespie, Noah and Robert Fisher, and...
Josephine Phillips
Dec 27, 2025
Evans, GA - With hearts full of love and memories, we announce the passing of Josephine Phillips, 88, on Saturday December 27, 2025.
Josephine, also known as Gran Gran to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, had a special warmth that you could feel when she smiled or entered a room. She loved her family and close friends deeply. Her perfect day...
Louise Mildred Brothers
Dec 26, 2025
Augusta, GA – 100 years old, passed away at her home on Friday, December 26, 2025, with her two daughters by her side.
Louise was married to Roy Brothers who predeceased her, along with her parents. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves behind her two daughters: Sherry Ficeto and Debra Cain; three grandchildren: Angela Puglissi (John), Glenn...
Sheryl Ann Bergum
Dec 25, 2025
Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 25, 2025, Sheryl Ann Bergum, 74, loving wife of David Bergum, mother of son James ‘Sonny’ Bergum his wife Traci Bergum, and grandmother of two grandsons Bradley and Ryan Bergum.
Sheryl was born and raised in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of Rozzie and Betty Edgar (Tudor) of Augusta, GA. She...
Doyle Eugene Cozart
Dec 25, 2025
Doyle Eugene Cozart, 91, of Grovetown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. He was a beloved father, granddaddy, and brother.
He graduated from North Augusta High School and the University of Georgia. He started his career at an early age with Belk Department Stores and completed it as a financial planner with John Hancock. He was a longtime supporter...
Diane Boozer
Dec 24, 2025
Evans, GA – Surrounded by her family, Diane Miller Boozer, 81, loving wife of Jimmy Jefferson Boozer, entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Born on January 14, 1944, in Newberry SC, Diane was the only child of the late Colie and Frances Miller. She graduated from Newberry High School in 1962 and married on December 22, 1963....
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