Obituaries

Dec 10, 2016

Ms. Rachael Chavous Youngblood Augusta, Ga., entered into rest December 10, 2016. Ms. Rachael Chavous Youngblood, 55, wife of Mr. Daniel Youngblood, Sr. Ms. Youngblood a native of Augusta was a Baptist and homemaker. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children; Daniel Youngblood, Lara and Jessica Youngblood; brothers, Larry Chavous, Jr., Sterling Chavous and Charles Chavous,...

Dec 8, 2016

Melanie Bodie Pitts Evans, Ga., entered into rest December 8, 2016. Melanie Claire Bodie Pitts, 62, daughter of William G. Bodie and Cora Gunter Bodie. Melanie was born in Savannah, Ga. After living for a short time during her childhood in North Africa, she returned with her family to Savannah and then to Huntsville, Al. where she attended kindergarten and...

Dec 8, 2016

Mrs. Julie M. Sumner Martinez, Ga., entered into rest December 8, 2016 Mrs. Julie M. Sumner, 51, wife of Mr. Terry M. Sumner. Julie was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Augusta. Additional survivors include her sons, Justin & Jake Sumner; mother, Cheryl Biehl Polson; father, Julian Oldham; brother, Jay Oldham. A memorial gathering will be held...

Dec 8, 2016

Dec 7, 2016

Mr. Bryan Glenn Burkman Martinez, Ga., entered into rest December 7, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family after a long hard battle with a very rare aggressive cancer, soft tissue spindle cell sarcoma. Mr. Bryan Glenn Burkman, 54, husband of 14 years to Buffy Payton Burkman. He was a long-time devoted member of Belair Baptist Church, Bryan was...

Dec 4, 2016

Mr. James Franklin Aiken, Sr. Milledgeville, Ga., entered rest December 4, 2016 at his residence. Mr. James Franklin Aiken, Sr., 68. Mr. Aiken a native of Columbia, S.C., lived in Milledgeville, Ga., for the past 22 years, he was a mechanic and a Baptist. He is survived by his significant other, Mary Cleveland, sons, Jim Aiken (Kay), Frank Aiken, Dudley...

Dec 4, 2016

Mrs. Cora Lee Bowling Grovetown, Ga., entered rest December 4, 2016. Mrs. Cora Lee Barksdale Bowling wife of the late Mr. Luther Bowling. Mrs. Bowling a native of Pittsylvania, County, VA. Shew as a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Grovetown, Ga. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Reaves, Betty Patrick (Danny), Lois Fagan (Richard),...

Dec 4, 2016

Mrs. Mildred E. Bright Martinez, Ga., Mildred Elizabeth Bright, 91, our beloved mother, went to be with our Lord on December 4, 2016. Mrs. Bright was the wife of the late Howard Bright. She was born in Columbus, Georgia to Alvis and Susie Anthony. She is greatly missed by her daughters Renee Miller (Pat), Cassie Jackson (Chuck), Denise Howard (Ricky,...

Dec 4, 2016

Cynthia Spires Hamby Martinez, Ga., Cynthia “Baby Doll” Spires Hamby, 63, entered into rest December 4, 2016. Survivors include her loving partner, Mark Priebe; her children, Kristin Fischer, Stephen Scott Hamby; her grandchildren, Brody and Scarlett Fischer; sister, Pat Farr and brother, Bob Spires. A host of family, extended family, and dear friends. A memorial Celebration of her life will...

Dec 2, 2016

Edward Lee Garner, 85 entered into rest on Friday December 2, 2016 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict he received 2 Purple Hearts.Funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday December 8, 2016 at Poteet Funeral Home-Chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Full military honors will be accorded by the...

Nov 29, 2016

Augusta, Ga., entered rest November 19, 2016, Mrs. Johnnie Piper Miller wife of the late Mr. Charles A. Miller. Mrs. Miller a native of Atlanta, Georgia, live most of her life in Thomson, Ga. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and a Secretary for Seimans Corp. She is survived by her son, Charles A. Miller, Jr.,...

Nov 27, 2016

Augusta—Paul Fuller 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2016 at Doctors Hospital. He was a hardworking, Christian man and loving Father. He was a member of Fleming Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon.He loved God, his family and his animals. An avid reader he loved talking about family...

Nov 27, 2016

George Luis Rodriguez, 67, of Augusta, passed away Sunday November 27, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital after a long battle with leukemia. Funeral services will be held Friday December 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of The Poteet Funeral Home with interment to follow at Westover Memorial Park. A native of Puerto Rico, Mr. Rodriguez spent his teen...

Nov 24, 2016

Mrs. Pamella Jean Weathers Grovetown, Ga., entered into rest November 24, 2016. Mrs. Pamella Jean Weathers, 58, wife of the late Mr. Robert Weathers. Pamella a native of Jackson, MI has lived in the Augusta area for the past 37 years and was a homemaker, attended Whole Life Worship Center. Survivors include her son, James Clyde Radford; daughters, Jennifer Radford,...

Nov 16, 2016

Hephzibah – Jerry Wayne Whitten went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 16, 2016. A Celebration of his life will be held 1PM Tuesday November 22, 2016 at Victory Baptist Church with Pastors Arthur Ray Morris, Jr.and Arthur Ray Key. Jerry was dedicated husband, loving father, cherished son and adored Pop. Survivors include the love...

Nov 14, 2016

Janice Louise Bowden Diles 74, entered into rest on Monday November 14, 2016 at Burke County Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday November 19, 2016 at Keysville United Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Chance officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Scott (Debbie) Bowden; daughter and son-in-law Terri (Floyd) Smith; grandchildren...

Nov 12, 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mary Elizabeth Neal Gardiner, 95, passed way November 12, 2016, in Augusta, GA, after a brief illness. Born June 14, 1921, in Anniston, AL, she was the daughter of Thomas Clifford Neal, M.D. and Constance Brown Neal. She was predeceased by her parents and by her sisters Marjorie Sutton and EleanorJane Poe. She is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2016

Ms. Heather Anne Stewart Martinez, Georgia. A memorial service for Heather Anne Stewart, 43, will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday November 19, 2016 at McNeill Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Taylor officiating. She is survived by her mother, Marylyn Iarocci Leblanc and her father, Roger James Fluet; grandmother, Betty Iarocci; children, Victoria Anne Stewart, and twin daughters, Lauren Elise...

Nov 10, 2016

Nov 9, 2016

James Heron McIntosh 89, beloved husband, treasured daddy, cherished grandfather and faithful and honorable great-grandfather went home to be with his heavenly father on November 9, 2016. He was loved and treasured by all who knew him and will be terribly missed. Mr. McIntosh was retired from Savannah River Plant. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II...