Obituaries

Oct 4, 2016

Mr. Robert Hugh Johnson, Sr. Thomson, Ga., entered into rest October 4, 2016. Mr. Robert Hugh Johnson, Sr. Mr. Johnson a native of Monroe, MI and graduate of Augusta State University where he earned undergraduate and master’s degrees, he lived most of his adult life in Augusta area. He taught at Butler High School for over 20 years and was...

Sep 16, 2016

Mr. Steven Ray Mathews Seabrook, SC., entered into rest September 16, 2016. Mr. Steven Ray Mathews,48, A native of Augusta, Georgia, Steven pursued his career as a brick mason. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Anne Bringle Mathews; brother, Jeffrey L. Mathews and his wife Donna. And his four legged friend “Cornbread”. He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 14, 2016

Mrs. Anna Kaye McKamey wife of the late Mr. Robert D. McKamey. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2016 at !:00 pm at Brick Chapel Church with Rev. Steve Brackney officiating.

Sep 13, 2016

Sep 13, 2016

Mr. Elijah Green Augusta, Ga., Mr. entered into rest September 13, 2016. Mr. Elijah Green husband of Mrs. Linda R. Green. Mr. Green a native of Accomac, Va., made his home in Augusta since 1981 where he retired from the U.S. Army. He was a combat medic in the military. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 10:00 am...

Sep 12, 2016

Mr. Richard Leroy Eaves Evans, Ga., Mr. Richard Leroy Eaves, 65, A loving father of six, and caring husband of 31 years to Maria M. Eaves. He was called home September 12, 2016. He is survived by his six children, Ryan, Brissa, Eric, Richard, Christopher and Nicholas Eaves; and his five grandchildren. Originally from Niles, Michigan. His work allowed him...

Sep 9, 2016

Augusta, GA – Marianne Kirkland, a long-time resident of Augusta, entered into rest on Friday, September 9, 2016 at University Hospital. Born in France on Christmas day in 1926. Marianne was married to Ernest Kirkland who she met in France during World War II. They were married for 51 years until his death.She was as a dental hygienist which became...

Sep 7, 2016

Evans, Ga., Mr. Paul Frank Kane, 74, husband of Mrs. Carol Ann Kane entered into rest on Wednesday, September 07, 2016. A celebration of Paul's life will be celebrated on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Church of the Holy Comforter Martinez, Ga.

Sep 4, 2016

Mr. Gilman Andrew Ray Dearing, Ga., entered into rest September 4, 2016. Mr. Gilman Andrew Ray, 57. Gilman was born and lived in St. Petersburg, Fl., where he worked in Heating & Air. A memorial Gathering will be held Saturdayfrom 2:00-4:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home. Gilman is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Quattlebaum (Christopher); Amber Pryor; sister, Debra...

Aug 30, 2016

Martinez, Ga., Mrs. Ilee Jones Lee, beloved wife of the late Reverend Grover C. Lee, went home to be with our LORD on Tuesday August 30th, 2016 Mrs. Lee was born to Grady and Ollie Jones on October 10, 1927 in Johnsonville, SC. Ilee was the oldest child of eight children. She leaves behind her children Larry, Sandra and Gary;...

Aug 25, 2016

Ms. Sherrie Ann Amerson Augusta, Ga., entered into rest August 26, 2016. Ms. Sherrie Ann Amerson, 56. Sherrie was born in Millen, Ga., and spent most of her life in the Augusta area. A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev. J. Todd Wiggins officiating. Sherrie is survived...

Aug 25, 2016

Mr. John Marshall Baston Augusta, GA, entered into rest August 25, 2016, Mr. John Marshall Baston, husband of the late Elizabeth (Sonny) Baston. John was born in Augusta, GA. He served in the U.S. Navy, during the Korean Conflict, and retired from Erskin Fraser Company as an Iron worker. He was a graduate of Evans High School and a Presbyterian....

Aug 20, 2016

Mr. John Walter Rife, Jr. Martinez, GA, entered into rest August 20, 2016, Mr. John Walter Rife, Jr., husband of Mrs. Su Cha Lee Rife. He was a Retired MSG in the U.S. Army where he served two terms in the Vietnam Conflict and was a business owner. Member of the Korean American Methodist Church and owner of Blythe RC...

Aug 20, 2016

Mr. Julius Anthony Imperati, Sr., 58, of Waynesboro, husband of Dorothy Imperati entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2016 at their residence while surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Friday, August 26, 2016 at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta.Interment will follow at Botsford Baptist Church Cemetery. Julius was...

Aug 19, 2016

Mr. Gwain Edgerton Augusta, Ga., entered into rest Friday, August 19, 2016, Mr. Gwain Shaw Edgerton, 83, loving husband of 54 years to Shirley Edgerton. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was Free Mason and retired after 34 years at RCA. He was a member of Belair Baptist Church. Additional survivors include his brothers;...

Aug 18, 2016

Mary Ann Rubow Hephzibah –Mary Ann Rubow, entered into rest on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 1PM Friday, August 26, 2016 at Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd. Augusta with Bishop David Teel officiating .Interment will follow in South Harlem Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Rubow, Preston Rubow, David...

Aug 17, 2016

Glenda K. Wilson, 66, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Glenda was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 25, 1950 to Glen Kilpatrick of Waynesboro, GA and the late Pauline Cox of Waycross, GA. She was raised in Burke County by James Franklin and Annie Mae Kilpatrick of Waynesboro, GA. Glenda, a loving mother and grandmother was a...

Aug 16, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Joanne Shelman Trenton, SC. Mrs. Shirley Joanne Shelman, 85, wife of the late Arthur Robert Shelman, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Shelman was a native of Lands Creek, Pa, but spent the last twenty years of her life in the Trenton area, where she worked in housekeeping at Westminster School was...

Aug 16, 2016

Mr. Howard Arthur Bright Martinez, GA. Mr. Howard Arthur Bright, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016, at his home in Martinez, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in 1925 in Columbus, GA to Mr. Henry Leroy and Mrs. Annie Bright. He served in the U.S. Navy, then graduated from the University of Georgia, with a...

Aug 13, 2016

Mr. Donald C. Highfill North Augusta, SC., Mr. Highfill entered into rest August 13, 2016, at the age of 53. Mr. Highfill was a native of Augusta, GA. He was a disabled Engineer. Mr. Highfill is survived by his Aunts; Ester Hawkins and Beatrice Eberhart; his Uncle; Edward Yassney and several other Aunts and Uncles and cousins. Mr. Highfill is...