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CW3 Wilford "Buzz" Nelson Verneau, Jr.
May 8, 2022
Harlem, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 8, 2022, CW3 Wilford “Buzz” Nelson Verneau, Jr. (ret. U.S. Army), 86, loving husband of Mrs. Nancy “Nan” Verneau. Buzz was born in Latrobe, PA, he served in the U.S. Army for 25 years before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. After his military career, he worked in civil service for...
Dorathea "Topsy" Ann Caplan Jones
May 8, 2022
Augusta, GA. - Mrs. Dorathea “Topsy" Ann Caplan Jones, entered into rest Sunday, May 9, 2022 at University Hospital. Mrs. Jones was the wife of the late William “Bill” Jones, her husband of 57 years. , Other family members include four daughters Donna J. King of Appling, GA., Teresa J. Jackson of Augusta, GA; Janice J. Henderson of Charlotte, NC;...
Frank Guthrie
May 6, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mr. Frank Ellis Guthrie, 83, loving husband of Linda Guthrie for 42 years. Frank was born in Chapman, Alabama and later moved to Augusta. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy and earned his BBA from the University of Georgia. He served his country as a Captain in the...
Ann Wesley Hamilton Ezell
May 6, 2022
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, May 6, 2022, Mrs. Ann Wesley Hamilton Ezell, 76, loving wife of 50 years to Dr. Ronnie L. Ezell. Ann earned her bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University and her Master of Education degree from the University of Georgia. Ann began teaching in 1971. She taught English in Walton, Barrow and Columbia County...
Mary Swint Robinson
May 6, 2022
Mary Swint Robinson, age 100, beloved wife for 52 years of the late Ellyson Reid Robinson of Augusta Georgia, passed away Friday May 6, 2022, at Autumn Glen Assisted Living facility of Dartmouth, MA. Born on Thursday August 18, 1921, in Burke County, Georgia, Mary was the daughter of the late Samuel David and Dessie Marie (Woodward) Swint of Glascock...
Seth Todd Fagan
May 5, 2022
Evans, GA – It is with a saddened heart that we announce the passing of our son, Seth Todd Fagan, 22, on Thursday, May 5, 2022 Seth was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and a graduate of Lakeside High School. He was a wonderful, bright, and funny young man who will be missed by so many. Seth had...
Mary Alice Mitchell
May 3, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Mary Alice Hankinson Mitchell, 63. Mary Alice was a native of Augusta. She enjoyed relaxing at the beach, but her passion was her family and spending time with them. Family members include her children: Jason Beck (Ami), Alex Aslaner (Ken); grandchildren: Nolan, Hudson, Taylor, Blakelie, Bailey, Grace, Tristan (grandson),...
Jean Olliff
May 3, 2022
Jean Garrison Olliff entered into rest on May 3, 2022. She was born in Russellville, Alabama, the third of six children of Jack and Gladys Garrison. She eventually moved to Augusta and graduated from Butler High School where she met her future husband Cail whom she married in 1968. She then graduated from Georgia Southern College and later attended the...
Hugh "Buck" Wilder
Apr 30, 2022
Augusta, GA – Hugh Andrew Wilder “Buck” passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta at the age of 72. Born December 24, 1949, Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Vivion Andrew Wilder and Marjorie Prescott Wilder. He is survived by his wife Kathy, two sons Andrew “Drew”, Whit (Erin), daughter Erin Hooker (Mike), four...
Bruce Carstarphen
Apr 30, 2022
Augusta, GA – Mr. Robert Bruce Carstarphen, Jr., 71, entered peacefully into rest on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Augusta University Medical Center surrounded by his cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Robert Bruce Carstarphen, Sr. "Sarge" and Wanda Bible Carstarphen. Bruce was a native of Augusta having lived a quiet life in his childhood home for many...
Gail Marsh
Apr 30, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 30, 2022, Mrs. Gail Marie Marsh, 61, loving wife of the late Jackie Marsh. Gail was a native of El Paso, TX but has lived in Augusta for years. She worked in management at Wal-Mart for almost 30 years and was a devoted caretaker to her parents, Jim and Alison Stone,...
Marvin L. Bass, Sr.
Apr 29, 2022
Grovetown, Ga. Born April 11, 1930, in Fairmont NC, he lived most of his life in Augusta, Ga. He entered unto rest on Friday April 29, 2022. He was the son of the late Charles Addison Bass and the late Lonnie Bell Bass, He was preceded into death by his beloved wife Flossie Odessa Ackerman Bass (GRANNY), his 4 sisters...
Kitty Burden
Apr 25, 2022
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 25, 2022, Mrs. Catherine Jessie Burden, 67, wife of Mr. Joseph Martin Burden. Kitty was a native of Wilkes-Barre, PA and graduated from Meyers High School in 1972. As a devoted military spouse Kitty ended up in Augusta with her husband and is a member of St. Mary on the Hill...
Nell Williford
Apr 25, 2022
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Monday, April 25, 2022. Mrs. Nellie Ruth Williford, 92, wife of the late Mr. Ben Williford was a native of Gibson, Georgia and lived the majority of her life in Augusta. She was a loving wife, mother and prayer warrior who sought to have a close relationship with her heavenly Father. She was...
Harold Trent
Apr 25, 2022
Alton “Harold” Trent of Martinez, GA entered into eternity April 25, 2022. He was 80 years old. Harold is survived by his wife Sharon Whitmer Trent of Martinez, GA; their children Phil and Karen Whitmer of Fayetteville, GA, and Lee Whitmer of Augusta, GA; siblings Norma Wykle, Glenda Ramsey, and Jake (Geraldine) Trent; grandchildren Rachel and Jay Downs, Franklin Reeder,...
Christopher A. Hodges
Apr 22, 2022
Christopher Hodges, 32, passed away April 22, 2022. Christopher was born on October 21, 1989 in Augusta, GA, the son of Wayne and Elizabeth Hodges. He attended the Hull Knox School of Accountancy obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration at Augusta State University in 2012. Christopher was goal driven as he never settled for anything less than what he believed...
Alfred Lee McClendon Jr.
Apr 20, 2022
Pastor Alfred Lee McClendon, Jr. was born July 13, 1957, to Patricia Diane Paul-McClendon and Johnny Samuel Wright, Sr. Our Heavenly Father saw fit for Alfred (affectionately known as Junior and Mac) to be born to two earthly fathers. Very early on, Alfred Lee McClendon, Sr. took on the fatherly role in young Junior’s life. He was born and raised...
Kenneth Earl Rosier, Sr.
Apr 20, 2022
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Kenneth Earl Rosier, Sr., 74, loving husband of Lana Sims Rosier. A native of Augusta, Kenneth was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was a pharmacist for many years, retiring from Bi-Lo Pharmacy. Kenneth loved the Lord first and foremost. He cherished spending time with his family and...
Toby June Van Pelt
Apr 16, 2022
Windsor, SC – Entered into rest on Saturday, April 16, 2022, Mrs. Toby June Van Pelt, 78, loving wife of the late John F. Van Pelt. Family members include her daughters: Mary Grossnicklaus (Robert) and Terri Anderson (Mar); and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors,...
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