Mark Gomez
Mar 5, 2026
Mark Frederick Castañeda Gómez, 74, of Evans, Georgia, went into the loving arms of Jesus on March 5, 2026, in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.
He was born in Portland, Oregon on August 20, 1951 to the late Jesús Everardo Castañeda Gómez and his beloved mother, Vivian Ruth (Gómez) Kirkham. Mark grew up in Corbett, Oregon and attended Corbett...
Hermann Karl Orlet, MD
Mar 5, 2026
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, March 6, 2026, Hermann Karl Orlet, MD, 86, loving husband of Marianne Dorothea Orlet (nee Klingeberg).
Born April 9, 1939 in Brno, Czechoslovakia to Karl and Etelka Orlet, Hermann enjoyed a brief childhood that ended when his father was drafted into the war and became a POW and the enemy forced his family...
Michal Faye Godbee
Mar 4, 2026
Michal, 73, a native of Louisville, Georgia, passed away in the early morning hours Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of her family. Michal grew up on her family’s farm as the third of four children, where she developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and for family. As a child and young adult, Michal attended...
Claudia Ann Mawby
Mar 3, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Claudia Ann Mawby, 77, beloved wife of 50 years to the late Master Sgt. (Ret.) Rickey Lee Mawby.
Claudia was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana whose life was rooted in family and simple joys. She found great happiness in caring for those she loved. Claudia was known for her...
William "Billy" Morris Jones, III
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. William “Billy” Morris Jones, III, beloved husband of Sue W. Jones, entered into rest on March 3, 2026.
Mr. Jones was born and raised in Augusta and was the owner of Jones Roofing.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please...
Shirley Y. Waldera
Mar 2, 2026
Shirley Y. Waldera, 83, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1942, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Robert E. Adams and Bertha V. Reynolds.
Shirley proudly served her country in the United States Army Medical Corps as a Radiology Technician, dedicating herself to caring for others. On July 4, 1966, she married Robert...
Georgia Hazlewood Biddle
Mar 2, 2026
Hermitage, MO – Georgia Hazlewood Biddle, 76, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was the devoted and loving wife of Ronald Biddle.
Georgia was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of George Stone and Betty Weber, and later lovingly raised by Eugene Weber. She and Ron most recently lived in Hermitage, Missouri, where they were...
Bettie Barnes Schilling
Mar 1, 2026
Bettie Barnes Schilling, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 25, 1939, in Sumter, South Carolina, Bettie lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep spirit of hospitality.
Bettie spent many years working in the legal profession as a dedicated paralegal. During her early years in Augusta,...
John B. Rhodes, Sr.
Mar 1, 2026
John B. Rhodes, Sr., age 79, of Roswell, Georgia, died Sunday, March 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Hull Rhodes, Jr. and Agnes Armstrong Rhodes, as well as one nephew, John Wade Owens. He is survived by his loving wife of over 44 years, Sally, their five children, Johnny (Jessica), Eddie (Kimberly), Sarah, Maureen, and Bobby...
Gail B. Murphy
Mar 1, 2026
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Gail B. Murphy, 71, loving wife of Rick Murphy.
Gail was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and sister.
Family members include her husband: Rick Murphy; son: Chris Hooker; sister: Audra Williams; and brother Larry Pettinato (Debra). She was preceded in death by her parents: Harvey and Mera Davis; and sister:...