Obituaries

Mar 20, 2014

Augusta, GA Jack Floyd Burnham, age 73, of Augusta, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Doctors Hospital with his family surrounding him. He was born April 15, 1940, to the late Gordon and Nadine Smith Burnham. Jack was a devoted Florida Gators Fan and a Miami Dolphins Fan.He loved NASCAR racing having watched his favorite driver, #99 Carl Edwards.He...

Mar 18, 2014

Mr. James N. Dickens Veteran Hephzibah, Ga., entered into rest March 18, 2014 at his residence. Mr. James N. Dickens husband of Mrs. Betty Y. Dickens. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 pm at Berean Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Pennington officiating. Mr. Dickens a native of Orlando, FL has lived in the area since 1971 he...

Mar 18, 2014

Augusta, GA Ella Mae R. Cheek, age 82, of Augusta, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at her residence. She was born October 22, 1931 to the late James Otis and Essie Loretta Barron Rollison.She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy O. Cheek, Sr.;one son, Guy O. Cheek, Jr. and 2 brothers, Alfred and Robert Rollison. She is...

Mar 17, 2014

Augusta, Ga., Elke E. Cole, 70, wife of the late Ronald F. Cole. Mrs. Cole of Amaris Nursing Home on Scott Road died Monday March 17, 2014 at the nursing home. Elke was born February 1, 1944 in Germany. She has resided in Martinez, Ga., most of her life. She was a house wife. Elke was a kind hearted woman...

Mar 16, 2014

Augusta, Ga., entered into rest March 16, 2014 at University Hospital. Mr. Roy L. Johnson 55, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant Johnson and the late Mr. Roy L. Johnson, Sr. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 am at Mize Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Russ officiating. Family will receive friends after the service at the church....

Mar 15, 2014

Augusta, Ga. Katherine “Kitty” Black Mason, 54, wife of the late Mr. Bruce Mason. Entered into rest March 14, 2014. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 3:00 pm at Westover Memorial Park with Pastor Ronnie Faircloth officiating. Daughter of the late William Bennett Black, Jr., and Helen Kennedy Black. She is survived by her son, William Daniel Smith (Cyndi)...

Mar 13, 2014

Earline B. Elliott, age 89, passed away Thursday night, March 13, 2014, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was born May 8, 1924 in Augusta, GA., to the late George and Nancy Wells Baker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Elliott. Ms. Elliott worked at Gracewood State School and Hospital for over 20 years. She...

Mar 10, 2014

Augusta, GA. Franziska Baditoiu, age 75, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014, at University Hospital. She is survived by many dear friends;1 sister, Anni (Toni, her husband) Schwarzholz of Germany;step son, John Peter Baditoiu Rahas of Las Vegas; a nephew Raimund Schwarzholz ofGermany. Visitation will be Friday 6 pm to 7 pm at THE POTEET FUNERAL HOME, 3465 Peach Orchard...

Mar 9, 2014

Carl Ray Cobb Carl Ray Cobb was born February 8, 1930 in Bath SC and died March 9, 2014.Mr. Cobb served his country in the U.S. Army and received the Purple Heart Award during the Korean Conflict.He retired from the Army in 1968 and also from the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in 1991. Mr. Cobb devoted his remaining years to being the...

Mar 6, 2014

Ruth C. Ballard of Evans, Georgia joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Mrs. Ballard is survived by her son Henry (Tommy) Ballard of Martinez, Ga., and daughter Linda B. Daniel (David) of Evans, Ga.; 5 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. She also has numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her son Charles M. Ballard and...

Mar 4, 2014

Mr. William Steven “Steve” Van Deren Aiken, SC., Entered into rest March 4, 2014 at his residence Mr. William Steven “Steve” Van Deren Husband of Mrs. Karen Thelen Van Deren. Steve was born in Huntington, IN, spent most of his childhood in Indpls., IN and moved to Chicago area as a teenager. He and his wife moved to Aiken in...

Mar 1, 2014

Mr. Dock A. Stripling Retired U.S. Army Grovetown, Ga., Born on July 19, 1918-March 1, 2014 in Rural South Georgia. Dock A. Stripling passed at age 95. He is preceded in death by his wife Juanita K. Stripling (Kitten-as she was known by Dock) and two sons, Dock Ernest and Jerry Wayne Stripling. He is survived by three sons, and...

Feb 27, 2014

Feb 27, 2014

Augusta, GA. Walter “Joe” Joseph Jarvis, III, age 59, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. Joe was born January 5, 1955 in Savannah, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. Jarvis, Jr. and Joan Cornell Salinas.And 2 brothers, Dennis Paul Jarvis and Anthony Heath. He is survived by his sisters and brothers: Carol Krepps, Robert Jarvis,...

Feb 26, 2014

Mr. William R. Fuller, Jr. Augusta, Ga., entered into rest February 26, 2014 in Augusta, Ga. Mr. William R. Fuller, Jr., a Loving father to a daughter and son, And a true friend to everyone. Mr. Fuller a native of Augusta, home remodeler and was in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is survived by his son, Aubrey Lee Fuller, daughter,...

Feb 22, 2014

Mrs. Joann T. Carmack Augusta, Ga., entered into rest February 22, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. JoAnn Tracie Carmack 43, wife of the late Mr. Donald Carmack. Mrs. Carmack a native of Augusta was a Bartender at Villa Europa and a Baptist. Memorial service will be conducted Friday at 2:00 pm at New Life Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Faircloth,...

Feb 22, 2014

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Willene Shelnut Tomczak, 70, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at her home in Grovetown, GA. Becky was born February 17, 1943, in Charlotte, NC. She was the daughter of the late Boss W. Shelnut and Vera T. Shelnut. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 11, 1957. Becky was a faithful servant...

Feb 22, 2014

Mr. Lamont Durante Avionics Sales Martinez, Ga., entered into rest February 22, 2013 at Augusta Hills. Mr. Lamont Durante 59, husband of Mrs. Rubyann C. Durante. Mr. Durante a native of Washington D.C. had lived in the Martinez for the past 14 years, coming from Delaware. Mr. Durante was Pilot and worked for Capital Avionics in Sales. He was a...

Feb 20, 2014

Feb 17, 2014

Augusta, Ga., entered into rest February 17, 2014 at Trinity Hospital. Mrs. Janice J. Gay wife of the late Mr. Billy Martin Gay. Mrs. Gay a native of Augusta, Ga. She was a homemaker and a member of Apostolic Cathedral of Praise. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday at Apostolic Cathedral of Praise with Pastor Marcus...