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Carol Rhodes
Feb 9, 2018
Carol Rhodes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 9, 2018, Mrs. Carol Herrington Rhodes, 93, loving wife to the late Robert Land Rhodes and daughter of the late Thomas J. Herrington and Carrie B. Pollard. Mrs. Rhodes was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Family members include her daughters:...
Elizabeth "Betty" Wren
Feb 8, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Wren Augusta, GA – Elizabeth Matthews Wren entered into rest on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Betty, as she was always known, was born in Wrens, GA in 1928 to Carlton G. and Alice Pilcher Matthews. She was a graduate of Wrens High School and Georgia State College for Women, and had lived in Augusta since 1951 with her...
Jan "Bubba" Warren Holley
Feb 6, 2018
Jan Warren “Bubba” Holley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Mr. Jan Warren “Bubba” Holley, 74, loving husband of 50 years to Genie Johnston Holley. Mr. Holley was an Augusta native who grew up in the Harrisburg community and was even awarded Harrisburgan of the Year. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, his deep...
Retta Burke
Feb 6, 2018
Retta Burke Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Mrs. Loretta “Retta” Kearns Burke, 81, loving wife of the late John W. Burke, Jr. Retta was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church, and was a...
Jerry Stokes
Feb 5, 2018
Jerry Stokes Appling, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 5, 2018, Mr. Jerry Edward Stokes, 71, loving husband to Lenoir Stokes. Born January 14, 1947 in Falls City, Nebraska, Mr. Stokes moved to Harlem, GA with his family and later starred in basketball and baseball at Harlem High School. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree...
Antoinette Alphonso
Feb 5, 2018
Antoinette Alphonso Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 5, 2018, Mrs. Antoinette Alphonso, 80, loving wife to the late Francis Alphonso. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 12:15 P.M. at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Jacek Szuster celebrant. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors,...
Ronald Simpson
Feb 4, 2018
Ronald Simpson Augusta, GA – Mr. Ronald Milton Simpson, 79, loving husband to Karen R.E. (Pollari) Simpson 77. They had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 27th. Mr. Simpson entered into rest on February 4th at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mr. Simpson moved with his parents to California, living in Whittier, El...
Betty Boatright
Feb 3, 2018
Betty Boatright AUGUSTA, GA - Betty Joyce Boatright, 88, entered into rest Saturday, February 3, 2018. Ms. Boatright, the daughter of the late Caleb Bruce Boatright and M. Elma Flanders Boatright was born at her family’s homestead in Johnson County, GA and graduated from the Emmanuel County Institute in Emmanuel County, GA. She moved to Augusta in 1948 and worked...
Jimmy Roland
Feb 2, 2018
Jimmy Roland Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 2, 2018, Mr. James Archie Roland, 67. Mr. Roland was a native of Augusta. He graduated from Butler High School Class of 1968. He served 10 years in the U.S. Army, including time as a Drill Sergeant. He was a tribal Elder with the Poarch Alabama Creek Indians. Family members...
Timothy Thomas Trent
Jan 30, 2018
Timothy Thomas Trent Martinez, GA – Mr. Timothy Thomas Trent, 67, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 30, 2018, after a brief illness. Tim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic, before relocating to Augusta in 2001. Known by all as “Mr. Tim”, he was employed by Augusta University Medical Center. Mr. Tim was a...
Betty Swearingen
Jan 29, 2018
Betty Swearingen Augusta, GA – Mrs. Betty S. Swearingen, 84, entered into rest Monday, January 29, 2018. Mrs. Swearingen was a lifelong resident of Augusta and was a member of Crossbridge Baptist Church. She loved to dance, garden and read. She also loved to travel, dine out with friends and play the piano. Family members include her daughters: Vickie S....
Nell S. Hallman
Jan 28, 2018
Nell S. Hallman Augusta, GA – Nell S. Hallman “Nama”, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her children. Mrs. Hallman was a Charter Member at The Sanctuary in Evans but was also affiliated with The Assembly of God for many years. She had many friends who were like family, Eddie Faircloth, Helen...
William Theodore Gary III
Jan 28, 2018
William Theodore Gary, III Augusta, GA – William Theodore Gary III, passed on Sunday, January 28, 2018 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his father: William Theodore Gary, Jr.; his mother: Irene von Kamp Gary; his brother: Albert von Kamp Gary: and his sister: Maude Gary Doris. Survivors include his wife: Judith McLaughlin Gary; and their children: William...
Leland "Earl" Staulcup
Jan 27, 2018
Leland “Earl” Staulcup Augusta, GA - Leland Earl Staulcup, 96, passed on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was born in 1921 in Sharon, TN, to the late Lynn McGrady Staulcup D.V.M., and Emma Lydia (Adams) Staulcup. He retired from the U.S. Army and the Medical College of Georgia. He was a member of Saint Luke’s Anglican Catholic Church and George...
Katie Jiminez
Jan 26, 2018
Katie Jiminez Augusta, GA – Mrs. Katharine “Katie” Anne Jiminez, 51, joined the heavenly choir of angels on Friday, January 26, 2018 after complications from the flu. Katie graduated from the University of Georgia and earned a teaching certification from Augusta State University. After teaching, Katie went on to earn her Master of Photography Degree and Photographic Craftsman Degree from...
Dorothy Jarrett Zale
Jan 25, 2018
Dorothy S. Jarrett Zale Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 25, 2018, Dorothy S. Jarrett Zale, 92. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dorothy’s life revolved around her family and she was known for her great sense of humor. Family members include her sons: Larisey L. Jarrett, Jr...
George Greiner
Jan 24, 2018
George Greiner Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Mr. George Henry Greiner, 80, loving husband of Susan Bryner Greiner. Mr. Greiner was a member of The Assembly at Augusta. He was a longtime Sunday school teacher, and church board member at various churches. He was a huddle leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes in New Jersey....
Elise Marie Jones Little
Jan 24, 2018
Elise Marie Jones Little Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Elise Marie Jones Little, 91. Mrs. Little was a faithful lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She was born in Brick Church, TN and grew up on the family farm. Mrs. Little graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. She worked at Oak Ridge...
Jimmy "Big Jim" Huffman
Jan 23, 2018
Jimmy “Big Jim” Huffman Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Mr. James Oliver Huffman, 63, loving husband of Karleen Harbin Huffman. A native of Augusta, Big Jim graduated from Westside High School in 1974. He worked as a Steward at Savannah River Site and was a member the Local 150 Plumber and Steamfitters Union. Big Jim...
Peggy DeRosa
Jan 22, 2018
Peggy DeRosa Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 22, 2018, Mrs. Peggy Riner DeRosa, 78, loving wife of 26 years to the late Raymond DeRosa. Mrs. DeRosa was a native of Stillmore, GA but has lived in Augusta for the last 45 years. She was a preschool teacher with Bradley Schools (Wheeler Pines). She was a loving, mother,...
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