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Roland Alfons Humbs, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, March 6, 2026, Roland Humbs, Jr., 62, husband of Vincent Carl Bentley.
Roland Humbs was born in Regensburg in the state of Bavaria and grew up in a neighboring village, Keilberg in an extended family with his parents, brother, and grandmother. He attended school to be an insurance agent, but later worked as...
Mark Gomez
Mar 5, 2026
Mark Frederick Castañeda Gómez, 74, of Evans, Georgia, went into the loving arms of Jesus on March 5, 2026, in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.
He was born in Portland, Oregon on August 20, 1951 to the late Jesús Everardo Castañeda Gómez and his beloved mother, Vivian Ruth (Gómez) Kirkham. Mark grew up in Corbett, Oregon and attended Corbett...
Hermann Karl Orlet, MD
Mar 5, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 6, 2026, Hermann Karl Orlet, MD, 86, loving husband of Marianne Dorothea Orlet (nee Klingeberg).
Born April 9, 1939 in Brno, Czechoslovakia to Karl and Etelka Orlet, Hermann enjoyed a brief childhood that ended when his father was drafted into the war and became a POW and the enemy forced his family...
Michal Faye Godbee
Mar 4, 2026
Michal, 73, a native of Louisville, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of her family. Michal grew up on her family’s farm as the third of four children, where she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and for family. As a child and young adult, Michal attended...
Claudia Ann Mawby
Mar 3, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Claudia Ann Mawby, 77, beloved wife of 50 years to the late Master Sgt. (Ret.) Rickey Lee Mawby.
Claudia was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana whose life was rooted in family and simple joys. She found great happiness in caring for those she loved. Claudia was known for her...
William "Billy" Morris Jones, III
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. William “Billy” Morris Jones, III, beloved husband of Sue W. Jones, entered into rest on March 3, 2026.
Mr. Jones was born and raised in Augusta and was the owner of Jones Roofing.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please...
Georgia Hazlewood Biddle
Mar 2, 2026
Hermitage, MO – Georgia Hazlewood Biddle, 76, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was the devoted and loving wife of Ronald Biddle.
Georgia was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of George Stone and Betty Weber, and later lovingly raised by Eugene Weber. She and Ron most recently lived in Hermitage, Missouri, where they were...
John B. Rhodes, Sr.
Mar 1, 2026
John B. Rhodes, Sr., age 79, of Roswell, Georgia, died Sunday, March 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Hull Rhodes, Jr. and Agnes Armstrong Rhodes, as well as one nephew, John Wade Owens. He is survived by his loving wife of over 44 years, Sally, their five children, Johnny (Jessica), Eddie (Kimberly), Sarah, Maureen, and Bobby...
Gail B. Murphy
Mar 1, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Gail B. Murphy, 71, loving wife of Rick Murphy.
Gail was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and sister.
Family members include her husband: Rick Murphy; son: Chris Hooker; sister: Audra Williams; and brother Larry Pettinato (Debra). She was preceded in death by her parents: Harvey and Mera Davis; and sister:...
Herbert Moxley
Feb 27, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 27, 2026, Mr. Herbert C. Moxley, 97, loving husband of the late Myrtle M. Moxley.
Mr. Moxley was born in Toombs County, GA but had lived in Augusta for most of his adult life. He retired after more than 30 years from DuPont at Savannah River Site. After serving in the United...
Genesis Vega-Garcia
Feb 26, 2026
Augusta, GA – At just 33, Genesis left this world on February 25, 2026. Her life, quiet yet profoundly devoted, was bound entirely to the love she carried for her family. Taken before her time, her absence is a sorrow that settles into every corner of their lives, leaving a heartbreak too deep for words.
Her children were her world, her...
Ashley Nichole Curtis
Feb 24, 2026
Ashley Nichole Curtis, age 37, entered into the presence of her Savior on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Her final months were spent surrounded by the family and friends she loved so fiercely.
Ashley was born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and later made her home in Grovetown, Georgia. From a young age, she carried...
Joanne Seegars Cain
Feb 24, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Joanne Seegars Cain, 95.
A lifelong educator, Joanne taught at Augusta Technical College, Williamsburg County (1st grade), Horry County (1st, 4th, and 7th grades), Chesterfield County (1st and 5th grades), and she worked as the Reading Coordinator for Edgefield County and Williamsburg County. During her tenure, the Edgefield County Reading...
Larry Clarence Hall
Feb 23, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 23, 2026, Mr. Larry Clarence Hall, 80, loving husband of 59 years to Carolyn Hall.
Larry was a man that held closely to his faith in Christ. He was a lifelong native of Augusta, and he retired after 40 years from Georgia Power. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, fishing,...
James Robert Hester, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
James Robert (“Bob”) Hester, Jr. was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee on December 25, 1943, the son of James Robert and Edith Lois. Bob grew up in Madison, Tennessee and attended Amqui School through the elementary grades. He graduated from Madison High School in 1962. He attended the University of Tennessee, graduating with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1967....
Noel Williams McGahee
Feb 23, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence, Mr. Noel Williams McGahee, 91, loving husband of 66 years to Chloris Cliett McGahee.
He is also survived by his sons: Dwayne McGahee (Barbara), Brandon McGahee, Troy McGahee (Kristine) and the late Paul McGahee (Peggy). Grandchildren are Jonathon McGahee, Paige Gallagher (Chris), Chelsea James (Tyler), Brooke Douglas...
Thomas Scott Hudson
Feb 23, 2026
Thomas Scott Hudson, 54, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 23, 2026.
Scott is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Hudson, father, Rev. Thomas Edmond Hudson, and baby sister, Jaime Meagan McDow. Scott is survived by his daughter Emerson (Thomas), mother Patsy Reed Hudson McDow, dad James M. McDow, sister Vivian H. Uchitel (Jacob), brothers...
David Eslie Gallagher
Feb 22, 2026
David Eslie Gallagher, 68, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on February 22, 2026.
Dave was born on November 2, 1957, in Caribou, Maine. He graduated with the Class of 1976 in Limestone, Maine, and went on to attend the University of Presque Isle, Maine. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a nuclear power mechanic from March...
Dr. Richard L. Clardy
Feb 22, 2026
Entered into rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Dr. Richard Lucien Clardy, 90. Loving husband of 67 years to Suzanne McWilliams Clardy, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2023.
Richard or “Dick” as he was known, was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on September 13, 1935. He was a graduate of Clarksville High School and then attended Austin Peay State...
Kenneth Jason Daniels
Feb 21, 2026
Grovetown, GA – Father, son, nephew, brother, uncle, friend, Kenneth Jason Daniels, age 47, of Waynesburg, PA, passed away on February 21, 2026 at Grovetown, Georgia after a four year battle with liver disease. Ken, born on June 17, 1978 in Johnstown, PA, to Kenneth A. and Phyllis E. Daniels. He grew up in Boswell, PA and attended Riverside Christian...
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