Obituaries

Aug 20, 2012

Biography Mrs. Nellie Mae Wheeler Martinez, Ga. Mrs. Nellie Mae Wheeler, 92, passed away at Doctors Hospital on August 20, 2012. Wife of the late Rev. James Rufus Wheeler of 67 years also preceded in death a daughter, Elizabeth "Punky" Wheeler. Parents Johnny AlonzoShaw and Willie Mae Shaw Cato, Brothers, J.A. Shaw and Chevis Shaw. She is survived by two...

Aug 18, 2012

Biography Ms. Sandra Jean Ferrara Loving Sister, Mom, Aunt, and Nana Ms. Sandra Jean Ferrara, of North Augusta, SC entered into rest August 18, 2012 at University Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Sandra a native of Syracuse, NY. She lived in the North Augusta since 1980, coming from Bradenton, Fla. She was retired from Medical College of Georgia as a collections clerk....

Aug 16, 2012

Aug 14, 2012

Augusta, GA Margarett Hartness Johnson, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at the age of 80.Margarett was a very active member of Fleming Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ollie (Carrol) McKinney; her first husband, Harley Francis Hartness; her beloved husband Robert Franklin Johnson; her sons, Harley Fred Hartness and Robert Lewis Hartness; her brothers,...

Aug 8, 2012

Beech Island, SC Frankie Muns Fowke, age 89 entered in to rest Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lucy (Mooney) Muns; her husband, Gerard C. Fowke; 2 daughters, Natalie Fowke and Sadie Fowke Neal; 4 brothers, Johnny Muns, L.W. Muns, Furman Muns and Arthur...

Aug 7, 2012

Augusta, GA-Mrs. Bobbie Norris Holton, 79, loving and devoted wife of the late James E. Holton entered into rest on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 surrounded by her children on what would have been her 60th wedding anniversary. She was born in Washington County, Ga. to the late John Hyman and Doris Norris. She is survived by a son, James Eugene...

Aug 6, 2012

Appling, GA RETIRED MAJOR WILLIAM HAROLD FARMER Harold Farmer, of Appling, passed away Monday, August, 6, 2012, at the age of 73.He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann (Allen) Farmer, his parents, Elbidge and Ruby (Moore) Farmer and one brother, Jim Farmer.His is survived by 6 children, Terri Meredith of Evans, Mike (Lynn) Farmer of Appling, Toni...

Aug 3, 2012

Biography Mrs. Betty Eunice Wilson Crossing Guard Augusta, Ga. entered into rest August 3, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Betty Eunice Wilson wife of the late Tommy Lee Wilson, Jr. Mrs. Wilson was a school crossing guard for many years, and was a fixture at her post on Walton Way at the Episcopal Day School. She loved her job, and...

Jul 27, 2012

Leila Shaw, of Harlem, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012, age 75. She was a member of the Bethesda Baptist Church of Harlem. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Irene Patterson Hancock; her husband, Bill; a daughter, the late Debbie Smith and 1 grandson, the late Chris Yopp. She is survived by a son, Danny Cobb;...

Jul 26, 2012

Augusta, GA Mrs. Gloria D. Perkins, of Augusta, passed away July 26, 2012, at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Rosalyn (Grice) Brown. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Victor; 2 sons, Michael Anthony Bishop and William Lee Bishop, both of Augusta, GA; five grandchildren, Michael Lee, Allen, Savannah,...

Jul 25, 2012

Augusta, GA Berdia Mae Wiggins (Lovett), passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the age of 75. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and on Monday, July 30, 2012 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA., with Home Going Services...

Jul 24, 2012

Biography Mr. James Richard McLeod Retired SFC, U.S. Army Grovetown, Ga. Entered into rest July 24, 2012 at his residence. Mr. James Richard McLeod, husband of Mrs. Takako Metani McLeod. Mr. McLeod, a native of Shellman, Ga., lived most of his life in the Augusta area. Heproudly served in the U.S. Army for 26 years. He was a Buddhist. Additional...

Jul 23, 2012

Mr. Herbert Wes Kirkland, Sr. Advanced Auto Thomson, Ga. entered into rest July 23, 2012 at Trinity Hospital Augusta, Ga. Mr. Herbert Wes Kirkland, Sr. Son of Mrs. Annie L. Maddox and the late Mr. Guy Kirkland, Sr. Mr. Kirkland a native of Augusta lived and worked in Thomson, Ga. He was a driver for Advanced Auto Parts Distribution Center....

Jul 23, 2012

Mr. Edward A. Compton Ret. Fire Fighter Washington, Ga. entered into rest July 23, 2012 at GHSU Augusta, Ga. Mr. Edward A. Compton, and 48 husband of Mrs. Tammy Reese Compton. Mr. Compton a native of Greenville, SC lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He was a member of Columbia County Christian Church and a Retired fire...

Jul 21, 2012

Glenda Cordova, of Hephzibah, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the age of 70. She is survived by her children, Donna Gossett of Blythe, GA., Dana Etterlee of Augusta, GA., Dean Gossett of Keysville, GA., and Teresa Cordova of Hephzibah;8 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Sue Blissit of Hephzibah and Bet Bowden of Harvest, AL. Memorial Services will be conducted on...

Jul 16, 2012

Biography Ms. Rose Morris Retired EZ-GO Augusta, Ga. entered into rest July 16, 2012 at her residence. Ms. Rose Morris. Ms. Morris a native of Co Cavan, Ireland has lived in Augusta most of her life, she is Catholic and retired from EZ-GO after 28 years. Survivors include daughter, Janice W. Ethridge (Spouse) Steve Ethridge. Son, Brian J. Widener (Brianna's...

Jul 14, 2012

Harlem, GA Sandra L. Kitchens, entered into Eternal Life on July 14, 2012, with her family surrounding her.She was 64.Mrs. Kitchens attended Born Again Baptist Church. Mrs. Kitchens was preceded in death by her husband, "Dutch".She is survived by 1 daughter, Scarlett (Pastor Edward) Carothers and 1 son, Todd (Lisa) Kitchens;2 sisters, Norma (Greg) Drew and Donna (Max) Meek; 4...

Jul 11, 2012

Biography Mr. Glenn P. Davis, Sr. Floor Contractor Augusta, Ga. entered into rest July 11, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Glenn P. Davis, Sr. Husband of Mrs. Ruby Dianne Davis. Mr. Davis a native of Gadsden, Al lived in the Augusta area since 1992. He was a Baptist and a self-employed Flooring contractor. Additional survivors include three sons, Glenn Davis,...

Jul 9, 2012

Mrs. Barbara Ann Walker, of Augusta, died on Monday, July 9, 2012.She was 65 years old. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 13, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.The...

Jul 8, 2012

Betty Willhite McAllen Entered into eternal rest on July 8, 2012, at the age of 76.Mrs. McAllen was a retired nurse and a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Augusta, GA. Mrs. McAllen is survived by her four daughters Sally (John) Parsons of Augusta, GA, Billie Green of Huntsville, AL, Patricia (Jasper) Welsch of Madison, MS and Michelle...