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Donna Jean Bennett
Sep 20, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Donna Jean Bennett, 82, loving wife of the late Henry Bennett.
Donna retired from International Paper. In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church.
Family members include her son: Eric Bennett, Sr. (Jacquelyn); stepson: Richard Bennett; stepdaughter:...
Jimmy McDaniel
Sep 20, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Jimmy Milton McDaniel, 74, loving husband of 52 years to Tillie McDaniel.
Jimmy was a native of Augusta, GA and retired from DSM Chemical as a supervisor after 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist...
Lana Rahn
Sep 19, 2025
Evans, GA - Lana Joyce Rahn, 74, beloved wife of Dr. Daniel Wallace Rahn, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Friday, September 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 16, 1951, in East Stroudsburg, PA, Lana was the only child of Freda Siptroth Joyce and Thomas Richard Joyce. She graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1968, earned...
Michael Kelly McGinnis
Sep 19, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 19, 2025, Michael McGinnis, 75, husband of Judy McGinnis.
Michael never met a stranger. He loved his family, he enjoyed playing cards, eating out, traveling. Michael was in the U.S. Navy. He also was a volunteer firefighter in West Alexandria, OH for over 15 years. Michael was a member of the King...
Regina Sharon Kelly
Sep 18, 2025
Ms. Regina Sharon Kelly, 51, entered into rest on September 18, 2025.
Sharon is survived by her mother, Linda Welch Thorp; and her siblings, Chester Eugene "Gene" Kelly, Jr., Eleanor Marie Sams, Rebecca Ann Kelly and Tabatha Nicole Kershaw. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Eugene Kelly, Sr.
William Breckenridge "Breck" Brigham
Sep 17, 2025
Mr. William Breckenridge “Breck” Brigham, 89, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after a brief period of illness during which he was surrounded by his loving family.
Breck was born in Augusta, Georgia, on April 25, 1936, to the late William Roscoe Brigham and Elizabeth Philips Brigham. He attended Richmond County public schools and graduated from the Academy of...
Ricky Gene Joiner
Sep 16, 2025
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Ricky Gene Joiner, 66.
A talented HVAC technician, Ricky retired from Augusta State University.
Family members include his brother: Wayne Joiner (Deborah); nephews: Brian Joiner, Allen Joiner, Jr. (Jean), and Brad Joiner (Sonya); and niece: Lindsay Bui (Michael).
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral...
Beverly Jean Barnhart
Sep 15, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 15, 2025, Beverly Jean Barnhart, 90.
Beverly, the founding principal of John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, retired after more than twenty-five years with the Richmond County Board of Education. She helped raise the federal funding for creation of magnet schools in Augusta. Teaching and inspiring children was the passion and...
Mollie Jane Odum
Sep 13, 2025
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Mollie Odum, 45.
A loving and devoted mother, as well as a fan of The Tennessee Vols. Mollie was an avid watcher of college football, reality TV shows, and documentaries.
Family members include her children: Brantley Odum, Law Odum, Savannah Odum, and Lane Odum; her mother Vicki Webb; her father: Mike...
Christopher Knox Figgins
Sep 12, 2025
Chris Figgins entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on September 12 at the age of 85. He passed away peacefully at his home in Evans, Georgia surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 27,1940 in Caruthersville, Missouri, to the late Knox and Velma Figgins, Chris lived a life defined by unwavering faith, dedication to his family, and...
Joan Elizabeth Hardy
Sep 12, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Hardy (Spence), 77, formerly of Kinston, NC, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, in Augusta, GA, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Kinston, NC, Joan’s life was deeply rooted in love for her family, her community, and the places she cherished most. She spent her years between Kinston and Wilmington, creating countless memories and lasting bonds with...
L Bridges Evans, Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
L Bridges Evans, Jr., known affectionately to his friends and family as Bridges, was called home to the Lord on September 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Augusta, Georgia, on January 13, 1940, Bridges was a man of integrity, kindness, and faith. He passed away peacefully in Greenville, South Carolina, leaving behind a legacy of love and...
James "Jim" Weigle III
Sep 11, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, September 11, 2025, James “Jim” Gardiner Weigle III, 86, loving husband of Linda Weigle for 65 years.
A man of faith, Jim was a member of Trinity on the Hill. He loved nature, fishing, and arrowhead hunting; and he was also a friend of Phinizy Swamp. A graduate of Georgia Tech with a...
Kathleen Joan Robinson
Sep 11, 2025
Kathleen Joan (McNamara) Robinson of Augusta, GA passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Kathy was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 8, 1951. She was the second oldest daughter and loved spending time with her family and friends growing up on the sunny Gold Coast. She was a true “little surfer girl”.
Kathy made Augusta her...
Rezvanieh Rassekh
Sep 10, 2025
Martinez, GA- Rezvanieh Rassekh, 84, entered into rest Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Family members include her children: Roza Yazhari and Riaz Rassekh. Son in-law Sepehr Yazhari and daughter in-law Fariba Rassekh. Grandchildren: Kevin Yazhari, Annis Rassekh and Abbas Rassekh and sisters: Bahereh Hamrae and Ruhieh Badian.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Abdu’l-misagh Rassekh, and daughter Roya Rassekh.
The prayer service...
Cathryn “Cathy” Avery
Sep 10, 2025
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Cathryn “Cathy” Avery, 71, loving wife of Paul A. Avery.
Cathy enjoyed playing fantasy football and shopping. She worked in medical billing for many years. Well loved by her family, she enjoyed spending time with them.
Family members include her husband: Paul A. Avery; sons: Adam Morris (Leslie) and Joshua Morris...
Dr. E. Harold Nelson
Sep 10, 2025
Dr. E. Harold Nelson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 10th due to complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He spent his final two weeks at home in hospice care; comfortable, smiling and laughing with his family and close friends at his side.
Harold was born September 3rd, 1943 in Montezuma, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his...
Daniel E. Nixon, Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Mr. Daniel E. “Dan” Nixon, Jr., 77, loving husband of 51 years to Deb Nixon.
After a long and successful career in commercial real estate, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Leasing at Whitestone REIT, Dan retired with a legacy of professionalism and integrity. A graduate of Marietta...
Margaret Huey Thigpen
Sep 7, 2025
Augusta, GA – Margaret Huey Thigpen, 103, entered into rest Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Margaret was born to the late Herman and Pauline Dixon in Dublin, GA. She was a member of Burns Memorial Methodist Church and was a strong God loving woman who took care of her paralyzed son. Margaret loved working in her yard and was an Atlanta Braves...
Kitty Sue Gill
Sep 4, 2025
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Kitty Sue Garten Gill, 88, beloved wife of the late Theodore Walton Gill, entered into rest on September 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by love.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Phillip A. Winsett officiating. Interment to follow at Bellevue...
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