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Francis T. Martin

Francis T. Martin

Mar 18, 2016

Francis T. Martin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, March 18, 2016, Francis T. Martin, 89, loving and devoted husband to the late Helen S. Martin. Mr. Martin was a Deacon and member of The Hill Baptist Church. He was a class act and the embodiment of a southern gentleman. He was God fearing and knew exactly where he...

LTC James M. Williamson

LTC James M. Williamson

Mar 17, 2016

LTC James Williamson US Army (Retired) Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 17, 2016, James M. Williamson, 82, husband of Mrs. Aleta A. Williamson. James retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army after serving for 28 years. He was a recipient of the Legion of Merit. James served two tours in Vietnam. Family members include...

Cindy Cribb

Cindy Cribb

Mar 17, 2016

Cindy Cribb Augusta, GA – Cynthia Elizabeth Thompson Cribb beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17th, 2016. Cindy was born on December 20th, 1964 to David R. Thompson, Sr. and Marie Ellis. She was a graduate of Evans High School and Augusta Beauty College Cosmetology School. She attended...

Mary Claire Morin

Mary Claire Morin

Mar 16, 2016

Mary Claire Morin Grovetown, GA – Mary Claire (Gallant) Morin passed away peacefully at her home in Grovetown, GA on March 16, 2016. She was 90 years old. Born in 1925, Claire grew up in Ipswich, MA and played the organ at Saint Joseph’s parish, then attended Regis College in Weston, MA. After raising her four children, she enjoyed traveling...

Clare Schweers McCall

Clare Schweers McCall

Mar 16, 2016

Clare Schweers McCall Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Mrs. Clare Schweers McCall, 85, wife of the late George Martin McCall. Clare was a 1951 graduate of St. Joseph Infirmary School of Nursing. She received her Bachelor Degree from Catholic University in Washington, DC, and her Masters in Nursing from University of North Carolina in 1964....

Wayne S. Parsons

Wayne S. Parsons

Mar 16, 2016

Wayne S. Parsons Augusta, GA – Wayne Stanford Parsons passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Wayne, 91, was the beloved husband of Carol Parsons for 65 years and a devoted father and grandfather. Wayne served in WWII with the 591st Army Air Forces Base Unit and also as a member of a search and rescue squadron in Yukon, Canada. A...

Ruby Jay Docurro

Ruby Jay Docurro

Mar 16, 2016

Ruby Jay Docurro Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Mrs. Ruby Docurro, age 88. Ruby was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She attended Tubman High School for Girls and graduated in 1945. Ruby went to Augusta Technical College with a Cosmetology Degree in 1977. She worked for Lily Tulip Cup Division from 1950...

Grace S. Collier

Grace S. Collier

Mar 16, 2016

Grace S. Collier Evans, GA- Entered into rest Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Mrs. Grace Lily Satcher Collier loving wife of 63 years to Mr. Irwin Ray Collier. Grace was born in 1933 to Homer and Lilly Satcher in Augusta, GA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Grace was a faithful member of the First Alliance Church...

Butch Ramsey

Butch Ramsey

Mar 15, 2016

Butch Ramsey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Mr. LeRoy S. “Butch” Ramsey, III, 64, husband of 42 years to Mrs. Judy Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey was a native of Wilson, NC but lived in Augusta for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta since 1989 then of Curtis Baptist Church since...

Joetta M. Stevens

Joetta M. Stevens

Mar 15, 2016

Joetta M. Stevens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Ms. Joetta Marie Stevens, age 69. A memorial service will be Friday, March 18, 2016, 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son. Visitation will follow the service at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign...

Buddy Lowe

Buddy Lowe

Mar 15, 2016

Buddy Lowe Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Mr. John D. “Buddy” Lowe, 76, loving husband of 51 years to Ann Holt Lowe. Buddy was a lifelong residence of Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He worked for 26 years as the Assistant Manager of A&P Store in National Hills. He...

Maria Ilse McCall

Maria Ilse McCall

Mar 13, 2016

Maria Ilse McCall Mansfield, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, March 13, 2016, Mrs. Maria Ilse McCall, 79, loving wife of George McCall. Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter: Ulrike Christine “Rickie” Sullivan. Visitation will be Friday, March 18, 2016, 11:00 A.M. in the Garden Lobby of Thomas Poteet & Son. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral...

Ann Christian Williams

Ann Christian Williams

Mar 13, 2016

Ann Christian Williams Augusta, GA – Granny Annie, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 13, 2016, her 45th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She attended Tubman Jr. High and The Academy of Richmond County. She owned Annie’s 16th Hole and The Tip Top during the early 80’s...

Bobby Ray Clarke

Bobby Ray Clarke

Mar 13, 2016

Bobby Ray Clarke Augusta, GA – Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 13, 2016, Mr. Bobby Ray Clarke, 75, loving husband of 27 years to Alice Anderson Clarke. Bobby retired after 34 years as a machine operator from J&J Mid-South. He loved his family with all of his heart. Family members, in addition to...

John M. Moss, Jr.

John M. Moss, Jr.

Mar 9, 2016

John M. Moss, Jr. Augusta, GA-John passed over to the Beautiful Life with our Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born in Lincolnton, GA on July 4, 1926, the only child of the late John Marvin Moss and Mamie Ashmore Moss. He is survived by the love of his life, Dorothy Mobley Morris Moss. Their marriage has been...

Cecil S. Collins, Jr.

Cecil S. Collins, Jr.

Mar 9, 2016

Cecil S. Collins, Jr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 9, 2016, Mr. Cecil S. Collins, Jr., 66. Cecil was a member of the Episcopal Church. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years and retired after 25 years, as Fleet Manager for the Vehicle Services/Public Safety division at Medical College of Georgia. Cecil...

Keather Wheatley Kirkland Gresham

Keather Wheatley Kirkland Gresham

Mar 8, 2016

Keather Kirkland Gresham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Mrs. Keather Wheatley Kirkland Gresham, 68. Keather was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister. She was a friend to anyone she met, always going above and beyond. Keather was loyal to her church; Abilene Baptist and a shining example of a Christian. She enjoyed cooking...

Donald A. Edwards

Donald A. Edwards

Mar 8, 2016

Donald A. Edwards Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 08, 2016, Mr. Donald A. Edwards, 65. Mr. Edwards worked as the assistant manager of Food Lion grocery store. The most important person in his life was his daughter. Family members include his daughter: Savannah Edwards of Augusta; father: Donald”Skeet” P. Edwards; brother: Mike E. Edwards and wife Brenda;...

Tony Price

Tony Price

Mar 7, 2016

Joseph “Tony” Price Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 7, 2016, Mr. Joseph A. Price, 71, husband of Janice Downing Price. Tony was a native of Savannah, GA and resident of Augusta for the past 43 years. He was a Pharmacy representative for Cardinal Health for 50 years. After retirement; golf and his grandchildren were his greatest joy....

James A. Baxter

James A. Baxter

Mar 7, 2016

James “Jim” A. Baxter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 7, 2016 at his residence, Mr. James “Jim” Allen Baxter, 80, husband of 52 years to Mrs. LaNelle Baxter. Mr. Baxter was a native of Pikeville, KY but lived in Augusta for many years. He was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Baxter...