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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Helen Ruth Shaffer

Helen Ruth Shaffer

Jun 17, 2017

Helen Ruth Shaffer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2017, Mrs. Helen Shaffer, 81, loving wife to the late Henry L. Shaffer, Jr. Mrs. Shaffer was a native of Isabella, Tennessee but has resided in Augusta most of her life. She retired from Georgia Regional Hospital and was a member of University Parkway Church of God in...

James M. Cook Sr.

James M. Cook Sr.

Jun 17, 2017

James M. Cook, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2017, Mr. James M. “Honey” Cook, Sr., 87, loving husband to Gene Lee Cook. Mr. Cook was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He retired from Georgia Iron Works after 19 years and then opened Cook’s Machine Shop. He is a past member of the Eternal Order of...

Emily Maggs

Emily Maggs

Jun 16, 2017

Emily Maggs Augusta, GA – Emily Elaine Joelle Maggs, 19, entered into rest Friday, June 16, 2017. She was a gift from God to Vint and Renee Maggs of Evans, GA. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Adam, her maternal grandparents, Forrest and Elizabeth Hollar of Martinez, GA, and a host of aunts, uncles, and...

Charles E. Hoopper Jr.

Charles E. Hoopper Jr.

Jun 16, 2017

Charles E. Hoopper, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 16, 2017, Mr. Charles E. Hoopper. Jr., 88, son to the late Charles Hoopper and Mary Cashin Hoopper. Mr. Hoopper was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He graduated from the Boys Catholic High School where he played basketball. He was a graduate of the University of...

Robert A. Denton

Robert A. Denton

Jun 15, 2017

Robert A. Denton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 15, 2017, Robert “Po Boy” A. Denton, 91, loving husband of 69 years to the late Agnes M. Denton. Mr. Denton was a World War II Marine veteran, was a member of the Masonic Order, and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter: Delilah...

Mr. William "Bill" Bohling

Mr. William "Bill" Bohling

Jun 15, 2017

William “Bill” Bohling Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 15, 2017, William Charles Bohling, 82, loving husband of Shirley Bohling. Mr. Bohling was a longtime resident of Augusta, GA. He was an Engineer and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Mines. Mr. Bohling was a faithful member of St. John United Methodist Church. He retired from...

Richard "Rich" Lee Gabor

Richard "Rich" Lee Gabor

Jun 14, 2017

Rich Gabor Augusta, GA – Richard Lee Gabor, 68, passed away June 14, 2017, at University Hospital. Rich was born in Morgantown, West Virginia but had lived in Augusta for the last 28 years. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church and retired from Bechtel at SRS in 2002. Rich once served as president of the EAA Chapter 172...

Mr. Harold B. White

Mr. Harold B. White

Jun 13, 2017

Harold B. White Augusta, GA – Harold Bane White entered Heaven's gate on June 13th, 2017 at 5:15 pm. He was born on July 17th, 1932 in Georgetown, Kentucky to William and Clara White. He was the last born and the last to die of 10 children. Harold faithfully served his country in the US Army for 22 years and...

Mr. William "Billy" Edward Eubanks

Mr. William "Billy" Edward Eubanks

Jun 12, 2017

William “Billy” Edward Eubanks Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 12, 2017, William Edward Eubanks, 62. Mr. Eubanks was a lifelong native of Augusta. He was a plumber for over 40 years and most recently worked for Gold Mech Services as a Superintendent. Mr. Eubanks was a Mama’s boy and a loving, devoted father and grandfather. Friends knew...

Mr. Samuel "Pete" Wallace Wardlaw

Mr. Samuel "Pete" Wallace Wardlaw

Jun 11, 2017

Augusta, GA - Samuel Wallace (“Pete”) Wardlaw, Jr, son of the late Samuel W. and Iris G. Wardlaw and beloved husband of 61 years to Billie O. Wardlaw, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 11th. A native of Augusta, “Mr. Pete” served his community for over 60 years in the grocery business with A & P and...

Betty Jan Crickenberger

Betty Jan Crickenberger

Jun 8, 2017

Entered into rest Thursday, June 8, 2017, Mrs. Betty Jan Crickenberger, 80, wife of Mr. Owen Crickenberger. A graveside service will be Saturday, June 10, 2017, 4:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Elizabeth "Betty" Boardman Bowring

Elizabeth "Betty" Boardman Bowring

Jun 7, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Boardman Bowring AUGUSTA, Ga. On the evening of Wednesday June 7th, Elizabeth (Betty) Boardman Bowring went peacefully into rest in her home. A lover of life, who once called Martha’s Vineyard home before returning to her beloved Augusta Tante Bet, as she was affectionately known by her nieces and nephews, was truly one of a kind who lived...

Tommy Lee Young

Tommy Lee Young

Jun 6, 2017

Entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Tommy Lee Young, 68, loving husband of Patricia Young. Mr. Young is a native of Athens, GA but lived in Augusta for many years. He served in the United States Navy and was a subcontractor for over 40 years. He was the owner of Young’s Carpet Service. Mr. Young was a loving Dad...

Joyce Everly

Joyce Everly

Jun 5, 2017

Joyce Iams Everly Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2017, Mrs. Joyce Iams Everly 77, wife of the late Mr. David John Everly. Mrs. Everly was born in Washington, PA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Albert Neil Iams and Regina Laick Iams. She was a member of the Washington High School Class of 1957....

James Stachowiak

James Stachowiak

Jun 5, 2017

James Stachowiak Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2017, Mr. James V. (Jae) Stachowiak, loving husband of 60 years to Marlene Stachowiak. Mr. Stachowiak retired from the Army Signal Corp and co-owned with his wife the Jae-Mar-S Academy. He was a member of MENSA International. He had three degrees all from Augusta University, Georgia Military College, and...

Timothy Blewett

Timothy Blewett

Jun 5, 2017

Timothy Blewett Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2017, Mr. Timothy Michael Blewett, age 26. Mr. Blewett was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 10, 1990. He grew up in Florence, SC and was living in Evans, GA at the time of his passing. Mr. Blewett was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. His...

Mrs. Betty H. Brand

Mrs. Betty H. Brand

Jun 4, 2017

Betty Heslen Brand Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2017, Mrs. Betty Heslen Brand, 76, loving wife to George M. Brand, Jr. Mrs. Brand was a native of Crawfordville, GA but lived in Augusta for 57 years. She retired as Vice President, Director of Human Resources at SunTrust Bank after 26 years of service. Mrs. Brand was...

James Lantz

James Lantz

Jun 3, 2017

James Lantz Augusta, GA – James “Jim” Miles Lantz passed away at his home in North Augusta, South Carolina on the morning of June 3rd, 2017 at the age of 77. Jim is predeceased by his parents, Roscoe Sr. and Lillian and a grandson Dylan. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Jean Lantz (Hill). Jim...

Cathy Kottyan

Cathy Kottyan

Jun 3, 2017

Cathy Kottyan "Our Georgia Peach" On June 3, 2017, Catherine A. Kottyan, our Georgia Peach, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cathy was born to Perry & Vee Arthur on September 6, 1956 in Atlanta, GA. After spending her childhood traveling around the US, Guam & Panama with her family, they settled in Galion, OH...

Janice G. Lowe

Janice G. Lowe

Jun 3, 2017

Janice G. Lowe Grovetown, GA- Entered into rest Saturday, June 3, 2017, Mrs. Janice Gayle Lowe, 80, loving wife to the late Robert Lowe. Services will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907