Obituaries

Apr 20, 2012

Mrs. Helen Ann Purkey Maynard Augusta, Georgia Mrs. Helen Ann Purkey Maynard died on Friday, April 20, 2012. She was 70 years old. She was born in Brandywine, Maryland and a lifelong resident of Augusta. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 23, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road,...

Apr 20, 2012

Apr 19, 2012

Mr. Thomas P. O’Grady Sr. Retired Olin Chemical Company Mr. Thomas P. O’Grady Sr., of Augusta, died Thursday, April 19, 2012. He was 84 years old.The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The graveside service will be conducted on Monday April 23, 2012...

Apr 15, 2012

Mrs. Kelly Cristine Tullis AKA “Dallas” Mrs. Kelly Cristine Tullis, of Waterfront Drive in Augusta, died on Sunday, April 15, 2012. She was 46 years old.The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, April 20, 2012...

Apr 13, 2012

Mr. Otis Raymond Inman Ret. Engineer Belvadere, SC. entered into rest April 13, 2012 at the residence of his grandaughter. Mr. Raymond Inman 80 is survived by his wife Mrs. Katherine B. Inman. Mr. Inman a native of Langley, SC was a Engineer at Stouffers. Additional survivors include, son, Perry Williams (Pauline) Great Falls, SC.,daughters, Cheryl Cave, Appling, Ga., Carol...

Apr 13, 2012

James Walser Jr. Mr. James Walser Jr., of Augusta, died on Friday, April 13, 2012.He was 90 years old.The family will receive friends tomorrow, Monday, April 16, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 706.798.8886.The funeral service will follow the visitation tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.Committal...

Apr 11, 2012

Biography Mr. Wayne Lemuel Newman Contractor Waynesboro, Ga. entered into rest at his residence, Mr. Wayne Lemuel Newman, 52. Mr. Newman a lifelong resident of Augusta area and a self-employed Dry Wall contractor. Member of the Presbyterian Church in Grovetown, Ga. Survivors include, Son, William W. Newman, daughter, Tonya Rose Newman, McCormick, SC, step sons, Sean A. Kelso, Hephzibah, Ga.,...

Apr 11, 2012

Life Legacy Mr. Dock E. Stripling Ret. Manager Grovetown, Ga. entered into rest April 11, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta. Mr. Dock E. Stripling, 69, husband of Mrs. Marilyn Gordon Stripling. Mr. Stripling a native of Ft. Mead, MD, was retired manager of Shoney’s Restaurant, and he was a Baptist. Additional survivors include his parents, Dock A. & Juanita...

Apr 8, 2012

Biography Mrs. Addie A. Spires Homemaker Trenton, SC entered into rest April 8, 2012 at University Hospital. Mrs. Addie A. Spires wife of the late Mr. Prince T. Spires. Lifelong resident of Batesburg and Trenton area. She was a Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors includeson, Mark Spires (Joyce) Trenton, SC., daughter, Nancy Brown (Claude), Edgefield, SC., brothers, Frank Autry (Glenda) Batesburg, SC.,...

Apr 6, 2012

Biography Mr. Terry Joiner Master Plumber Martinez, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 6, 2012 at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, with his loving wife of 33 years, Jannie, and daughter, Jeri, by his side. Terry was born and made his home in Augusta, GA. A master plumber, he was self-employed and worked...

Apr 4, 2012

Richard Gene Bruce, Jr. Sales Grovetown, Ga. entered into rest April 4, 2012. Mr. Richard Gene Bruce, Jr, 61. Mr. Bruce was born October 15, 1950 at Ft. Campbell, KY and has lived in the Augusta since 1966. He attended Butler High School (Class of 1968) and worked in Sales until retiring to care for his mother. Mr. Bruce is...

Mar 31, 2012

Biography Mrs. Annette Upton Maxwell Blythe, Ga. entered into rest March 31, 2012 in Augusta, Ga. Mrs. Annette U. Maxwell, 66, wife of the late SFC Lawrence J. Maxwell. Mrs. Maxwell was born in Grange, Ga. She was a Baptist and worked for luxury nail and Tanning. Survivors include her daughter, Gwinnette Tyner, Blythe, Ga. Two sisters, Bobbie Jean Gordy,...

Mar 24, 2012

Wilbur Franklin Maddox Mr. Wilbur Franklin Maddox, of Augusta, died on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at University Hospital.The family will receive friends today, Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 706.798.8886.The graveside service will be conducted on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mar 23, 2012

SMS Robert L. Jacobs Sr. USAF Retired Senior Master Sergeant Robert L. Jacobs Sr. died on Friday, March 23, 2012.He was 67 years old.The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 26, 2012 at...

Mar 23, 2012

Mrs. Virginia Kennedy Williford Widow of Mr. Hollis Williford Augusta - Mrs. Virginia Williford died on Friday, March 23, 2012.Her family will receive friends on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 706.798.8886.The graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest...

Mar 21, 2012

Mrs. Hermine Bandion Pratt Augusta, Georgia Mrs. Hermine Bandion Pratt died on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Doctors Hospital. She was 81 years old. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, a graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 11:30...

Mar 21, 2012

Mar 17, 2012

Mrs. Veronica Budwick Evans, Ga. entered into rest March 17, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Veronica G. Budwick wife of the late Peter Budwick. Mrs. Budwick, a native of Detroit, MI., lived in the Augusta area for the past 30 years. She was catholic and retired parts inspector for Excello. She was dearly loved by her...

Mar 17, 2012

Mr. Billy Usry Loving husband of Cynthia Usry Mr. Billy Usry entered into rest on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at University Hospital.He was 70 years old.Billy’s family will receive friends this evening, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 21,...

Mar 16, 2012

Mrs. Gussie Ingram Durden Widow of Julian Franklin Durden Sr. Mrs. Gussie Ingram Durden, of Augusta, died while surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 16, 2012.She was 96 years old.The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The funeral service will be...