Gerald "Jerry" Joseph LeZotte, Jr.

Jun 24, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Joseph LeZotte Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026.

Jerry was born on November 1, 1944, in Augusta, Georgia, to Gerald LeZotte Sr. and Evelyn Bull LeZotte. His father passed away when Jerry was very young, and he was lovingly raised by his stepfather, Donald MacDonald, whose guidance and influence helped shape the man he became.

Jerry...

Christopher Thomas "Chris" Kuneman

Jun 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Christopher Thomas Kuneman

July 16, 1946 – June 24, 2026

Chris Thomas Kuneman, 79, of Waynesboro, Georgia, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on July 16, 1946, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Chris was the beloved son of William Kuneman and Helen Thomas. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Walter H. Eubanks

Jun 23, 2026

Walter H. Eubanks, born October 19, 1948, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the age of 77. He was a devoted husband to Beth, his bride of 43 years affectionately known as the “Frog”, dedicated father to their five children, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. First of six siblings...

Maria Kent

Jun 22, 2026

Maria Kent, 88, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2026.

Maria spent her life loving and caring for those around her. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness touched everyone she met. She had a special gift for connecting with people, making each person feel valued and loved. Her warm...

Harold "Ed" Hatfield

Jun 21, 2026

Ed Hatfield

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Mr. Harold Edward “Ed” Hatfield, 81, loving husband of Tracy Hatfield.

Ed was a native of Sumter, SC and graduated from Warner Robins High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy and retired as a field technician for Pollock Office Solutions. He was a loving husband, father,...

Melody Laureen Kitchens

Jun 20, 2026

Warner Robins, Georgia – Ms. Melody Laureen Kitchens, age 56, entered into rest on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Emory Warner Robins. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Levi Kitchens and Ann Morris Love.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors. The family will receive...

Jessica Leeson

Jun 19, 2026

Ashburn, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 19th, 2026, in Tifton, Ga, Mrs. Jessica Diana Kate Leeson, 44, loving wife of Todd M. Leeson and mother of Silas River Leeson.

Jessica was born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC, she grew up in Martinez, GA and graduated from Lakeside High School. In 2005, she earned a Bachelor of...

Michael H. Newman

Jun 19, 2026

Michael Herman Newman, 74, died on June 19, 2026 of Alzheimer’s disease. He was married 53 years to Sherry Newman and had 3 sons, Christopher (Angie), Jamie Nicholas, and Stephen (Sarah). He also left behind seven grandsons: Noah, David, Jaden, Gabriel, Kellan, Reese, and Micah. He was the son of the late Archie Sr and Virginia Newman. He had two...

Calvin Esley Lewis, Sr.

Jun 19, 2026

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 19, 2026, Mr. Calvin Esley Lewis, Sr., 96, loving husband of 72 years to Evelyn Lewis.

Esley was born to the late James Roy and Pauline Lewis in Lincolnton, GA. He retired after 50 years with the Railroad. He began with C & WC, and worked with Atlanta Coast Line, Seaboard Coast...

Thomas Robert Draper, Sr.

Jun 17, 2026

Thomas Robert Draper, Sr. entered into rest on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Services will be private.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com