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Recent Obituaries in Augusta, GA
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Augusta, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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James Ervin Parker
Apr 12, 2017
Mr. James E. “Ervin” Parker, born on March 10, 1947, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at University Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Poteet Funeral Home Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service....
James Harold Hillis
Apr 12, 2017
James Harold Hillis 83, beloved husband of the late Betty Ford Hillis entered into rest on Wednesday April 12, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held 3PM Saturday April 15, 1017 in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Ceremonial...
Bryan Keith Cox
Apr 12, 2017
Mr. Bryan Keith,59,Cox son of the lateWilliam Earl & Barbara Joyce Baker Cox entered into rest April 12, 2017 in Columbia County, Georgia. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home.
Barbara Jean Cooksey
Apr 8, 2017
Barbara Jean Cooksey, beloved wife of the late Marlin Gail Cooksey entered into rest on Saturday April 8, 2017 at Trinity Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2PM Tuesday April 11, 2017 at Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta with Pastor Ronnie Faircloth officiating.She was an avid member of the Red Hat Society. Survivors include sons-and-daughter-in-law Barry dean...
Josephine P. Satcher
Apr 6, 2017
Josephine P. Satcher, widow of the late E.B. Satcher, Jr., entered into rest on Thursday April 6 2017 at her residence A celebration of her life will be celebrated at 1PM Monday April 10, 2017 at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta with Deacon Robert Hookness , celebrant . Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Patty and...
Emily H. Hyatt
Apr 4, 2017
Emily H. Hyatt, 90, of Augusta passed away April 4, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Robert Swiger officiating. Born in Miami, Florida the daughter of the late Archie Carr and Katie King Carr, she had been a resident of Augusta...
John Cantrell Stone, Jr.
Apr 4, 2017
Mr. John Cantrell Stone, Jr., 54, entered into rest April 4, 2017 at his residence. John was a native of Augusta and lived all of his life in Martinez where he attended Evans High School and attended The Vine Community Church. He worked at Thomson Motor Center in the Parts Department. He is survived by his sisters; Diane Stone Chappell...
Gloria A. Fields
Apr 3, 2017
Gloria Ann Fields, entered into rest on Monday April 3, 2017 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2PM Friday April 7, 2017 in the Chapel of Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta with Pastor Rick Herring officiating. Interment will follow in Pierce Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Elbert Larry (Sandra) Fields;...
Kelvin Junior Beard, Ii
Apr 1, 2017
Kelvin Junior Beard, II., 16, entered into rest April 1, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia. Kelvin a native of Augusta was a student at T.W. Josey High School where he was in the 9th. Grade. His family said he was a loving long man that would help and in need. He is survived by his parents; Kelvin...
David Lee Purdum, Sr.
Mar 26, 2017
Mr. David Lee Purdum, Sr.,61, entered into rest March 26, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Ga. David a native of Frederick, MD., was a self employed carpenter. He is survived by his sons;Travis Purdum, David Purdum, Jr., four brothers; Michael Purdum, James Purdum,Robert Purdumand Carlton Purdum, Jr.
Peggy Jo Morris
Mar 26, 2017
Peggy Jo Morris 65, entered into rest on Sunday March 26, 2017 at her residence. A celebration of her life will be held 3PM Thursday March 30, 2017 at Heights Church ,4631 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Beech Island, SC with Pastor Mark Canipe officiating. She retired from Kimberly-Clark after 30 years of service. She was an active member of Heights Church...
Robert Vance Morton
Mar 25, 2017
Mr. Robert Vance Morton, 78, of Harlem, Georgia, entered into rest March 25, 2017 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. Vance a native of Albemarle, North Carolina, was retired from Federal Pacific and has lived in Harlem for the past 15 plus years. He is survived by his sons; Rodney Joe Morton, John Alan Morton, daughters; Shirley Darlene Smalling and Purlie...
Albert C. Ignatavich
Mar 23, 2017
Grovetown, Ga – Albert C. Ignatavich, Jr., 67, of Grovetown, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 28 in the Chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Deacon Gregory L. Bernard officiating. A native of Waterbury, Connecticut, he worked for many years in the manufacturing industry before finishing his career...
Jimmie Louise Deese
Mar 22, 2017
Mrs. Jimmie Rushton Deese, 86, entered into rest March 22, 2017 in Metter, Ga., wife of the late Mr. James H. Deese. Jimmie a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia was a retired Secretary-Bookkeeper for Southern Diesel, was a member Crawford Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter; Norma Lee (Butch), granddaughter; Jennifer Nunn (Steven), great granddaughter; Audrey Nunn,...
Howard N. Chase
Mar 21, 2017
Howard Newell Chase, 86, of Augusta, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Friday, March 24, 2017 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta with Reverend Dr. Gaye Ortiz officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia. A native of Skowhegan, Maine, he joined the United States Navy where...
Kristen M. Rinck
Mar 17, 2017
Ms. Kristen Madlyn Rinck, 52, entered into rest March 17, 2017 from cancer, surrounded by her family. She was preceded by her parents, Marilyn and Frank Rinck. She is survived by her brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. She is a 1982 graduate of Glenn Hills High and retired from the South Carolina DMV. Early in life, she enjoyed acting with...
Phyllis Ann Durham
Mar 14, 2017
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Hewlett Durham, 84, wife of the late Mr. Jesse Durham, entered into rest March 14, 2017 at her residence. Phyllis, a native of Youngstown, OH., made Augusta her home for over 50 years. She was a homemaker, loved her family with a passion, and was a very loving ‘GRANNY.’ She was known to be a wonderful artist...
Ira Charles Gillis
Mar 13, 2017
Mr. Ira Charles Gillis, 45, of Louisville, Ga., entered into rest March 13, 2017 at his residence. There will be no services held at this time.
Alice Naomi Canuette
Mar 12, 2017
Miss. Alice Naomi Canuette, 11months, infant daughter of Robert Dalton Canuette and Alexis Marie Metcalf. Alice was born in Augusta, Ga. on March 15, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Martinez Baptist Church at 2:00 pm with Reverend Phillip A. Winsett officiating. The family will receive friends from1:00 pm until 2:00 pm.
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