Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

Mar 9, 2017

Mrs. Virginia Dunn Teague, 87, wife of the late Mr. Lonnie Bruce Teague entered into rest Thursday, March 09, 2017. Mrs. Teague a lifelong resident of Augusta, was Christian and a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters; Barbara Youngblood, Janet Oglesby (Glenn), sons; Mickey Agner (Susan), Larry Agner (Pat), Glenn Agner (Christy),Steven Teague, Mark Teague (Sharla), and Phillip Teague (Donna), sisters;...

Mar 7, 2017

Carole Shaw McClure, 74 of Appling, Georgia wife of 53 years to Gerald (Jerry) McClure passed away March,7, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends at home. She was born December 29, 1942 in Athens, Georgia to Mamie and I.G. Shaw. In addition to her husband, Carole is survived by a son William Preston McClure of Waynesville, North Carolina and...

Mar 6, 2017

George Allen Roberts, entered into rest on Monday March 6, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center.A graveside service in procession will be 1:30 PM Friday March 10,2017 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.An avid hunter and lover of life. He retired from Oxy-Chem. Survivors include his wife Jessica Roberts; mother Edna Wilkinson; son Gavin Roberts; daughters Dena Williams ,Crystal Wagneer, Jessie Roberts,...

Mar 6, 2017

Mr. Jon Lanier Reichard, 61, husband of Janice Christine “Christy” Brown Reichard, entered into rest at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta. Jon, raised in Augusta, was retired from US Navy and Ferguson Enterprises. Additional survivors include his step-daughters, Abigail Hunt (Jonathan), Elizabeth Keathley (Winn), Sara Ferguson, father, Dr. Sherwood Reichard and mother; Janet W. Reichard. Sister; Deborah...

Mar 4, 2017

Mrs. Helen A. Gustafson, 94, wife of the late Donald Gustafson, entered into rest March 4, 2017. Helen was a teacher, travel agent, and a Silver Life Master member of the CSRA Bridge Club. Born in Fargo, ND., she lived in WI, IL, FL, NC and settled at Brandonwilde in Evans, GA for the past 9 years. She is survived...

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Edward William Gahm, 86, of Oakridge Drive, Martinez, Georgia , born March 9, 1930 in Darlington, Wisconsin, entered into rest Friday, March 3, 2017. Mr. Gahm has lived in Georgia since 1978 and was a former resident of Fairbury, Illinois and the son of the late Mary Schwartz Nelson and the late Ray Blackbourne. He was retired from Airco...

Mar 2, 2017

Mrs. Kathleen Lou Linzey,68, wife of Mr. Aubrey Dale Linzey, entered into rest March 2, 2017 at her residence in Dearing, Ga. Kathleen a native of Covington, Kentucky was a Accountant for Holiday Camper & Boats in Columbia, SC., A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home Monday, March 6, 2017.

Feb 28, 2017

Mrs. Lucille K. Goddard entered into rest February 28, 2017 at Westwood Nursing Home in Evans, Ga. Mrs. Goddard a native of Eugene, Oregon has lived in the Augusta area since 1986 and attended St. Augustine Episcopal Church, she was retired from the VA as a purchasing agent. There will be no services per her request. She is survived by...

Feb 24, 2017

Thomas A. “Buddy” Berry, entered into rest on Friday February 24, 2017 in Edgefield County, SC. Funeral services will be held 2PM Thursday March 9, 2017 at the Poteet Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Race Lariscy officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery. A member of Sherwood Baptist Church, he was known for his love for other and his...

Feb 23, 2017

Mr. Finis Frank Messick,65, entered into rest February 23, 2017 at his residence. Finis a native of Lihue, HI., has lived in the Augusta area since he was 17, he was a carpenter and a musician. A memorial gathering will be held at McNeill Funeral Home Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Survivors include his sons; Finis W.K. Messick...

Feb 23, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Jean Gottschalk,82, wife of the late Mr. Frederick Gottschalk, entered into rest February 23, 2017 at her residence. Shirley a native of the Augusta area was a member of Good News Church and a retired LPN at St. Joseph Hospital where she worked with hospice patients. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at...

Feb 22, 2017