Obituaries

Jan 20, 2016

Ms. Catherine Lorene Reese Augusta, GA. Ms. Catherine Lorene Reese, 79, entered into rest Wednesday, January 20th. Mrs. Reese was a lifelong resident of Augusta where she worked for Mark’s Manufacturer’s as a seamstress until retirement. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Lois Bryant, and her son, Chuck Reese. She is survived by her brothers, David...

Jan 18, 2016

Mrs. Mary Chalker-Brooks Stapleton, GA. Mrs. Mary Chalker-Brooks, 72, wife of Mr. Mack Brooks, entered into rest January 18, 2016. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Brooks is survived by her children, Susan Buckley, Scott Kirkendahl, Sherri Kirkendahl, and Stacy Paugh. A memorial Service will be held at Belair Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20th.

Jan 17, 2016

Ms. Wanda Forester. Grovetown, GA. Ms. Wanda Forester, 57, entered into rest Sunday, January 17, 2016. Mrs. Forester was a native of Newberry, SC, but relocated to the Augusta area, where she worked as a licensed practical nurse in the Doctors Hospital Burn Unit. She attended Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, volunteered with The Lydia Project, and was a part...

Jan 15, 2016

Dr. Thomas E. Watson Retired Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Grovetown, Ga., entered into rest January 15, 2016. Dr. Thomas E. Watson, husband of Mrs. Othelia L. Watson. Dr. Watson was a native of McKeesport, PA but grew up in Woodsfield, OH, where he lived until he graduated from Ohio State University in 1965. He has lived in the Augusta...

Jan 9, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Ann Holder of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest January 9, 2016. Mrs. Holder was the wife of the late Mr. Daniel Lee Holder. Mrs. Holder, a native of Rome, NY, has made Augusta her home since 1978 where she was a member of Day Spring Baptist Church. Survived by her sons, Ed and Tim Holder; daughter, Marcie Farrell...

Jan 6, 2016

Hephzibah, Georgia - Mr. John E. Williams (Johnnie "The Sandman") entered into rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.Mr. Williams was the son of Moses and Rosa (Samuels) Williams. Mr. Williams was born on August 17, 1939.He was 76 years old. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 57 years, Lessie (Cain) Williams; three daughters, Cheryl (Derek) Maddox of...

Jan 5, 2016

Esa Mageo,age 62, died Tuesday January 5th, 2016 in her kids home in Augusta, Ga. She's from Pago Pago, American Samoa. A family service will be held on January 22nd, 2016 at 5 p.m. at the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 2108 East Landing Dr., Augusta, Ga and her final service will be held at the...

Jan 5, 2016

Mr. Michael A. Lee Appling, Ga., entered into rest January 5, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Michael A. Lee, 53, husband of Mrs. Katherine M. Lee. Michael a native of Augusta was a driver for Boral Brick of Augusta. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Kiokee Baptist...

Jan 1, 2016

James E. Blocker, 78, of Hephzibah, passed away January 1, 2016 at his residence. Memorial Services will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 1930 Olive Road, Augusta, Ga, at 1:00 p.m.

Dec 31, 2015

Mr. Howard T. Youngblood Augusta, Ga., entered into rest December 31, 2015. Mr. Howard T. Youngblood husband of Mrs. Becky Youngblood. Howard always loved, cared for and provided for his family. He was born in Augusta, Georgia and Retired for the City of Augusta. Additional survivors include his children, David Youngblood, Frances Holtsizer, Catherine Lewis, Howard C. Youngblood, Nathalie Inez...

Dec 31, 2015

Mr. Wilbert Scott Augusta, Ga., entered into rest December 31, 2015. Mr. Wilbert Scott born in 1930 in Louisville, KY and retired from the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his sons, Douglas Scott (Linda); Marlon Scott (Sandra); brother, Charles Scott and Three grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home.

Dec 31, 2015

Mr. Richard C. Hawkins Augusta, GA. Mr. Richard Hawkins,76, entered into rest December 31st, 2015. Mr. Hawkins proudly served in the United States Army and Marines, and retired from Georgia Iron Works, where he worked as a machinist. He is survived by his son, Richard C. Hawkins, Jr., and his sister, Pat Bartlett. A memorial service will be held at...

Dec 30, 2015

Hephzibah, GA. Bernard John Burawski, age 79, of Hephzibah, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born August 14, 1936 in Wilkes Barre, PA., to the late Frank and Ana Gluchowski Burawski.He retired from the U. S. Army and was a Police Officer for the VA Medical Centers in Augusta. He is survived by his wife Ingeborg Perlberg Burawski...

Dec 28, 2015

Hephzibah, GA. Leonard Bailey, age 82, of Hephzibah, passed away December 28, 2015, at his residence. He was born March 10, 1933 in Saulsville, West Virginia, to the late Arnold French and Naomi Canada Bailey.She was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Duncan Bailey; 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild.He worked as a mechanic for Sunbelt Nissan for many...

Dec 27, 2015

Graniteville, SC. Mr. John Clarence Hanson, 80, husband of Mrs. Dorothy Hanson, entered into rest Sunday, December 27, 2015. Mr. Hansonmoved to Graniteville in 2003, butwas a native of Ocala, Florida. He worked as a Field Engineer for Advanced Engineer, and wasa proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He was also member of River Front Church in North Augusta,...

Dec 26, 2015

Augusta, GA. Sharon Ann Harris, age 61, of Augusta, passed away December 26, 2015, at the VA Medical Center. Family will receive friends Monday 11 am to 12 Noon at THE POTEET FUNERAL HOME, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., HWY 25, Augusta, 30906, with memorial services to follow at 12 Noon with Brother Moses Moore, officiating.

Dec 24, 2015

Augusta, GA. Hubert Joe Conrad, age 86, of Augusta, passed away December 24, 2015. He was born February 27, 1929.He served in the U. S. Army and was a heavy equipment operator for the Apac Co.He was a member of Pine View Baptist Church for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Conrad and 1...

Dec 22, 2015

Dec 21, 2015

Blythe, GA. Myrtle Louise Chancey, age 79, of Blythe, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 15, 1936, to the late William and Helen Buck Goodson.She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Jackson Chancey, Jr.She was a member of Blythe Baptist Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, June (Don) Prescott of...

Dec 19, 2015

Augusta, GA. Emory “Herbie” Howell, age 71, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Kentwood Nursing Facility. He was born September 19, 1944, in Savannah, GA., to the late Joseph E. and Kaziah (Kay) Richards Howell.He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Howell; a sister, Cynthia H. Rogers and 1 nephew, Michael Howell.He was a lifelong...