Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Aurelia Sancken Jernigan
Sep 28, 1920
Aurelia Sancken Jernigan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2013, Mrs. Aurelia Jernigan, wife of the late Harry W. Jernigan, Jr. Family members include daughter: Jeanne Duncan Harrison of Augusta; son: George Sancken Harrison of Augusta; stepchildren: Carol Ann Jernigan (John) Cagle of Buxton, ME, Harry W. (Caroline) Jernigan, III of Virginia Beach, VA, Frank Jernigan of...
Allen F. Wren
Jan 1, 1900
Allen F. Wren Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 15, 2015, Mr. Allen F. Wren, 88, husband of 64 years to Mrs. Helen Brooks Wren. Mr. Wren was born in Glascock County and attended Warrenton High School. He was a member of Augusta Old Line Primitive Baptist Church and a former deacon. Mr. Allen served 3 years in...
Lucile S. Dickson
Jan 1, 1900
Lucile S. Dickson AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mrs. Lucile S. Dickson entered into rest Friday, February 13, 2015. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
D.M. Woods
Jan 1, 1900
D. M. Woods, Sr. Augusta, GA – On March 4, 2014, Duren “D.M.” M. Woods, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born to the late Oliver Duren and Minnie Lee Whitaker Woods and step-mother Edna Welcher. D.M. was born in Dearing, GA and a longtime resident of Augusta. D.M. retired after 34 years of dedicated...
Mrs. Wilhemina Bussell-Wylds
Jan 1, 1900
Mrs. Wilhemina B. Wylds Retired Col. Co. Sheriff's Dept. Wilhemina Bussell-Wylds, 80, of Appling, GA. She entered into rest on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Wylds was a native of Soperton, GA and had lived in the Augusta area most of her life. She retired from Columbia County Sheriff's Department. Mrs. Wylds was a member of Dunn’s...
William N. "Biil" Agostas, Jr.
Jan 1, 1900
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com
Roger J. Allen
Jan 1, 1900
Roger J. Allen, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 6, 2016, Mr. Roger J. Allen, Jr., 76, partner of 25 years to Kathleen Holiday. Mr. Allen was a native of Lee, ME but lived in the Augusta area for many years. He was a Master Mason and a Worthy Grand Patron of the Eastern Star. Mr. Allen...
William S. "Bill" Stratton
Jan 1, 1900
William S. “Bill” Stratton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Sunday, April 14, 2013, Mr. William S. “Bill” Stratton, 77, husband of Mrs. Merribeth Stratton. Mr. Stratton was a native of Anderson County, KY but lived in the Appling-Augusta area for the past 36 years. Family members in addition to his wife include children: Bryan Stratton of Appling, Michelle McConnel...
Dick Lacharite
Jan 1, 1900
Dick Lacharite Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Mr. Richard Joseph Lacharite, 76, husband of 55 years to Jane Lacharite. Mr. Lacharite was born in Lawrence, MA but lived in Augusta for many years. He served his country for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army. Following his retirement from the...
Aldon "Al" Rex Niver
Jan 1, 1900
Aldon “Al” Rex Niver Cusseta, GA- Mr. Aldon “Al” Rex Niver, affectionately known as “Camp”, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Niver was born in Newberry, MI, on March 30, 1929, to Raymond Howard and Sadie Caro Knapp Niver. He attended Curtis Baptist Church in Augusta and was a Korean War Veteran in the US...
Robert "Buster" Sheahan
Jan 1, 1900
Robert “Buster” Sheahan September 24, 1935 - December 20, 2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Select Specialty, Mr. Robert Sheahan 74, wife Jackie Wallace Sheahan. Mr. Sheahan was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Boys Catholic High, a 1959 graduate of the University of Georgia, where he played...
Robert Brunson Cartledge
Jan 1, 1900
Mr. Robert Brunson Cartledge entered into rest Monday, August 10 2009 at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mary Ellen Dyches Hadden
Jan 1, 1900
Mary Ellen Dyches Hadden Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Mrs. Mary Ellen Dyches Hadden, 92, wife of the late Mr. Charlie Edgar Hadden. Mrs. Hadden was born in Barnwell County, SC to the late Bennie Rutledge Dyches and Idalice Alinease Hartzog Dyches. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and was a previous member...
Samuel R. Gossett, Jr.
Jan 1, 1900
Mr. Samuel R. Gossett, Jr. Civil Service Fort Gordon Evans, GA – Samuel R. Gossett, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital in Augusta. Family members include his loving wife of 43 years, Mrs. Barbara Lou Gossett; his daughter: Cherilyn S. Biggs (Jonathan) of Boston; grandchildren: Ella Marie Biggs and...
John "Michael" Whitehead
Jan 1, 1900
John “Michael” Whitehead A memorial service will be held Friday, July 20, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Howard T. Anderson
Jan 1, 1900
Howard T. Anderson 09/10/1932 - 08/14/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 14, 2009, at University Hospital, Mr. Howard T. Anderson, 76, husband of Joyce Thrift Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from Colonel Bakery after 30 years. Mr. Anderson was a...
Melvin Earl LaPan
Jan 1, 1900
Mr. Melvin Earl LaPan Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Mr. Melvin Earl LaPan, 70, husband of Mrs. GiGi Guzman LaPan. Mr. LaPan was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He retired after 30 years of service in the U.S. Army as a Chief warrant officer and an Army Aviator. He was a Vietnam Veteran and also...