Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

Jul 24, 2025

Jul 24, 2025

Wendy Rhodes Pope

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Wendy, who peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2025, in Augusta, GA. Wendy was a kind and loving soul who touched the lives of everyone she knew.

Wendy dedicated 34 wonderful years to serving with the Department of Family and Children Services, where she made a...

Jul 23, 2025

Augusta, GA – Jo Ann Bonitatibus, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of 80. She was the soul of her family, a constant source of love, joy, and unwavering strength. Her presence was a gift to everyone who knew her, and her legacy will forever live on in...

Jul 22, 2025

Heaven welcomed a loving wife, mother, mimi, and friend on July 22, 2025, when Rebecca Bryngleson Schmacker entered the pearly gates and heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Becky was received into Heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Carlisle Bryngleson, Sr., and brother, James Carlisle Bryngleson,...

Jul 22, 2025

Kline, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer, Mr. Mark Johnston Stone, 59, son of the late Jackie Stone Poteet and Walter Stone.

He is survived by his son: Brayden Stone; step-sons: Brian and Dewayne Gray; Loving partner: Theresa Rhodes and her children: Valerie Baldree, Andrew Baldree and grandchildren: Isabel Smith,...

Jul 21, 2025

Jeffrey Keith Shelnut, 53, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on July 21, 2025.

Jeff was born in Macon, Georgia, but spent most of his life in Augusta. He graduated from Hephzibah High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Brandi Wilson Shelnut. They were married for 27 years and raised three children—Jackson, Alex, and Payton—who were the center of...

Jul 20, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 20, 2025, Paul Stephen Reese, 71, loving husband of forty years to Patricia Glover Reese.

Paul loved to fish, drive the golf cart to his friend’s house, drink beer, and watch NASCAR. He was a huge fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves. A great father and Pop-Pop, he loved...

Jul 19, 2025

James Thomas Wilson, Jr. entered into rest peacefully the morning of July 19th with his loving family by his side. Jim leaves behind a legacy of family, friends and many great memories of a life well lived.

Jim was born on April 20, 1942, in Augusta, GA. He was a lifetime Augustan. Jim graduated from Richmond Academy then attended the University...

Jul 18, 2025

ELIZABETH ASHLEY THACKER

4/11/1932 – 7/18/2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley Thacker, 93, entered into rest Friday, July 18, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Herman Lindsey Thacker, Sr.

Mrs. Thacker was born in Lincolnton, GA to Bud and Blanche Ashley, but lived in Augusta most of her life.

Mrs. Thacker worked for Dupont/Westinghouse at Savannah River Site in the Procurement Department, Retiring...

Jul 17, 2025

Martinez, GA – Mrs. Sandra (Sandy) Roberson Worsham, 75, entered into rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to Walter J. Worsham III.

Sandy was born on August 30, 1949, in Pierce County, GA to Lee Ann Davis and Hilton Roberson. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County High School. She most recently...

Jul 15, 2025

Augusta, GA – A Celebration of Life gathering for Clara Salley McAlhany of Augusta will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors in Augusta. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Clara McAlhany died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Clara was born May 11, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia. Growing up and living most of...

Jul 14, 2025

Augusta, GA – Bill Dodgen passed away on July 14, 2025, at his home. Bill was born on February 17, 1953, in Augusta, GA.

He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Carolyn Dodgen, his brother Jack, and his nephew Jason Melton.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; his sons: Chris Dodgen (Marissa) and Matt Dodgen (Jennifer); sisters: Karen (Chippy) Melton...

Jul 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Jack Kirkendohl, 78, husband of Della Kirkendohl.

Mr. Kirkendohl was born in Wrens, Georgia, and made Augusta his home for the past 50+ years. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Proceeding his Honorable Discharge, he began his career in Auto Paint & Body for his love...

Jul 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Jennifer Kimbrell, born February 4, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Jennifer is survived and will be missed by her devoted husband of 42 years, Charles;

• Son Jonathan Kimbrell and his wife, Brooke, and son, Wesley

• Daughter Kayla Almon and her husband, Peter,...

Jul 13, 2025

August 15, 1942 – July 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Lynn Taylor Jones passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Lynn was a man of faith, service, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Born on August 15, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harry and Alta Jones,...

Jul 13, 2025

Augusta, GA – Mr. Ronnie Caldwell Howard, 86, entered into rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Ron was born in Augusta, Georgia on July 30, 1938. He graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1956. He completed basic U.S. Army training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Ron was a member of the 210th Signal Company (Base Depot). He was called...

Jul 12, 2025

Entered into rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Command Sergeant Major, Stanley M. Davis, U.S. Army (Ret.), 72, loving husband of Sandra Annette Spottsville-Davis.

Stanley was born in Fayetteville, NC and enlisted in the United States Army at a young age. He had a passion for Jazz and Motown music, cheered on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and dedicated his free time to...

Jul 12, 2025

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Larry Sharpe, 73, loving husband of Martha Sharpe.

Larry, born on September 30, 1951, in Gaston, SC, married Martha from Tallassee, AL in 1989, and together they raised his two sons, her son, and two daughters in Augusta, GA. Larry was a retired carpenter who worked out of the Local...

Jul 12, 2025

Rosa Bumatay, 92, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. 

The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907. 

A memorial Mass will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.