Obituaries

Mar 16, 2012

Mrs. Blanche H. Pruitt, 87, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, Va. Mrs. Pruitt was originally from Danville, VA and was alongtime resident of Augusta, GA. She loved her church, Miracle Baptist and all her church family. She retired from Woolworth & Company. Mrs. Pruitt will be buried at Bellevue Memorial Gardens beside her...

Mar 16, 2012

Mrs. Gussie Ingram Durden, of Augusta, died, 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 conducted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the...

Mar 15, 2012

Mar 13, 2012

Mrs. Mary Inglett Sellers, of Waynesboro, Georgia, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. The family will receive friends today, Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.The committal services will...

Mar 12, 2012

Biography Mrs. Paula R. Skedsvold English Professor Evans, Ga. entered into rest in Augusta, GA. Mrs. Paula Rebecca Skedsvold. Mrs. Skedsvold, a native of Tuscumbia, Al., lived in the Augusta area since 1976 and was a member of St. Mary's on the Hill Catholic Church.She worked as an English Professor for Augusta State University, as the business Officer for Theatrical...

Mar 6, 2012

Biography Patricia Peacon Barber Martinez, Ga. entered into rest March 6, 2012 at Trinity Hospital Augusta. Ms. Patricia Peacon. Ms. Peacon was a native of Beckley, W.Va. and has lived in the Augusta area for the past 35 years. She was a barber and worked at Russell's in Augusta. Survivors include one son, Mickey Seay, NASC, one daughter, April Kennedy,...

Mar 5, 2012

Life Legacy 706.364.9122 Jimmy (James A.) McNair Pilot Augusta, Ga. Jimmy (James A.) McNair, 52 son of Sue Metcalf, Augusta, Ga. passed away March 5, 2012 at her residence after a ten month battle with cancer. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Dr. WilliamP. of Soperton, Ga. Born in Soperton, Ga., he graduated from David Emanuel Academy in...

Mar 3, 2012

Biography Jennifer Holley Ressler Accountant/Cashier/Secretary Greenville, SC entered into rest March 3, 2012 at her residence. Miss. Jennifer Holly Ressler, 28, was the daughter of Jeanie (Golden)and Keith B. Stewart and is preceded in death by her father, Kevin E. Ressler and paternal grandfather, Donald E. Ressler. Miss. Ressler a native of Augusta, Ga. and had lived in Greeneville, SC...

Mar 3, 2012

Biography Mrs. Donna Lee Whitton Homemaker Hephzibah, Ga. entered into rest March 3, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Donna Lee Whitton wife of Mr. Ralph Whitton. She is preceded in death by her daughter Carrie Jacobson. Mrs. Whitton a native of Jamestown, NY lived in Augusta since 1980, and she was a homemaker. Other survivors includes Son, Patrick Jacobson, Brooklyn...

Mar 3, 2012

Biography Mr. Lewis E. Meigs U.S. Army Veteran Trenton, SC SSGT (Retired) Lewis E. Meigs, known by most as "Sarge", entered into God's rest on March 3, 2012. In leaving this life, he joins Martha Elizabeth Meigs (his late beloved wife), Lewis C. Meigs & Ethel E. Meigs (his parents), and Marjorie Wilkinson (a treasured aunt).Born August 12th, 1931, in...

Feb 29, 2012

Biography 706-364-9122 Mr. Charles L. Rickerson Contractor Martinez, Ga. entered into rest February 29, 2012 in Wrightsville, Georgia. Mr. Charles L. Rickerson, 62. Mr. Rickerson was a self employed contractor. He was born and lived in Augusta, Ga. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday at the home of his brother Buford Rickerson 1275 Nugget Dr. Grovetown, Ga....

Feb 28, 2012

Biography Mr. Darrell Dean Jeffcoat Custom Home Builder Evans, Ga. entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father surrounded by his family on Tuesday February 28, 2012 at University Hospital. Mr. Darrell Dean Jeffcoat, 53. Husband of Mrs. Laura Maher Jeffcoat. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Darrell spent most of his life in Augusta. His passion was custom home design...

Feb 25, 2012

Biography Mr. Johnny Ozie Malpass Carpenter Augusta, Ga. entered into rest February 25, 2012 at Trinity Hospital. Mr. Johnny Ozie Malpass his wife Linda R. Thurmand. Mr. Malpass native of Augusta was a carpenter and a member of Solomon's Porch Pentecostal Holiness Church. He survived by three sons, Johnny L. Malpass, Donnie Thurmand, David Thurmand (Susan), Augusta, Ga. Two daughters,...

Feb 25, 2012

Mr. Bruce Self Mr. Bruce Self, of Hephzibah, died on Saturday, February 25, 2012.He was 69 years old.The family will receive friends today, Monday, February 27, 2012, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at Bath Presbyterian Church, 3805...

Feb 23, 2012

Life Legacy Mr. James Edward Brown, Jr U. S. Marine Veteran Martinez, Ga. entered into rest February 23, 2012 at Charlie Norwood Veterans Admin. Hospital. Mr. James E. Brown, Jr. Mr. Brown was born inFort Mamouth, New Jersey, to the parents of James E, and Nora Ann Brown. Has lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He was...

Feb 19, 2012

Biography Ms. Cathy M. Newman Homemaker Augusta, Ga. entered into rest February 19, 2012 in Augusta, Ga. Ms. Cathy Marie Newman, 48. Ms. Newman a native of Aiken, SC lived in the Augusta area all of her life. Survivors include two daughters, Rachel Scott (Pat) Martinez, Ga., Samantha Newman, Augusta, Ga. Her mother and step-father, Leroy and Olivia Rowland, TX,...

Feb 19, 2012

Mr. Robert Milton Morris Sr. Augusta, Georgia Mr. Robert Milton Morris Sr. of Augusta died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the VA Hospital. He was 59 years old. Mr. Robert M. Morris is survived by his son Robert M. Morris Jr. Mr. Robert M. Morris arrangements are private. The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, 706.798.8886 is in charge...

Feb 14, 2012

Life Legacy Mrs. Cynthia M. Cato Transcriptionist Evans, Ga. entered into rest February 14, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Cynthia M. Cato. Mrs. Cato a native of Augusta worked for Brown Radiology as a Radiologist Transcriptionist. She was a Christian. Survivors include sons, John Cato(Valerie) Augusta, Ga. Chris Cato (Amy) Grovetown, Ga., Adam Cato (Kelsie) Martinez, Ga. Father, Hal McNair,...

Feb 12, 2012

Mrs. Laura Claridy Homemaker Evans, Ga. entered into rest February 12, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Laura Douglas Claridy. Mrs. Claridy a native of Laurinburg, NC and has lived here for the past five years. She was catholic she attended St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church Survivors include three daughters, Roslyn Benekin, Evans, Ga. , Jewell Green, Martinez, Ga., Judith...

Feb 11, 2012

Biography Mr. Mark A. Burkhart Supervisor Martinez, Ga. entered into rest February 11, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Mark Alan Burkhart, 57. Husband of Roberta C. Burkhart for 20 years. Memorial Services will be conducted Tuesday at 4:00 pm atWesley United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Porterfield and Pauline Hughes officiating. Mark had been a quality control Supervisor at W.R....