Jan 21, 2026

Entered into rest Wednesday, January 21, 2026, James G. Cordell, 95, loving husband of Jane H. Cordell deceased. Mr. Cordell was born in Evanston, Il, lived in Glenview, IL, Wilmette, IL, Atlanta, Ga, and Augusta, Ga. Family members include sons: Charles H. Cordell, Arthur J. Cordell (Kate); daughters: Susan M. Cordell, Elizabeth C. Pukala (Wayne), Nancy C. Dowling (Ed) deceased,...

Jan 21, 2026

Han Shik Park was born on January 6, 1939, in Harbin China. His parents were Young Suk Park and Dong Soo Lee. He was the third child of six surviving children, he had two brothers and three sisters. He and his Korean immigrant family fled China during the Cultural Revolution. Upon arriving in Korea, his family endured further hardship and...

Jan 20, 2026

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Jimmy Raley, 79, husband of Betty Raley.

Jimmy loved his family. He enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking and grilling, playing golf, and tending to his vegetable garden. He could also often be found watching his favorite westerns and UGA football. He retired from Complete Residential,...

Jan 17, 2026

Kite, GA- Randel Gorden Wheeler, 69, entered into rest January 17, 2026.

Randel was the son of the late Dudley and Sara “Liz” Wheeler and graduated from Butler High School. He enjoyed all types of racing from dirt track, drag racing, and NASCAR. He was an accomplished bowler who had over two 300 games and competed in leagues for many years....

Jan 17, 2026

Alice Thompson DeBow, 90, joined the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Augusta, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 69 years to the late Rollis Arnold DeBow.

Mrs. DeBow was born on September 11, 1935 in Augusta to the late Olon C. Thompson and Eliza Usry Thompson and lived in Burke County. A woman of...

Jan 17, 2026

Augusta, GA – Paul Nathan Markel, Jr., 86, loving husband of 56 years to Margaret Marie Markel, entered into rest on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Paul was a native of Harrisburg, PA, and proudly served in the United States Navy for 25 years. Following his naval service, he worked as an electronics instructor at Westinghouse SRS. He was a member of...

Jan 17, 2026

Joe Poteet, entered the Kingdom of Heaven surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Joe, 78, loving husband of Mel would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in a few months.

Joe was raised in Hephzibah, Georgia. He was a member of Hephzibah Methodist Church. Joe loved to share his love for school and how he had perfect attendance...

Jan 16, 2026

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 16, 2026, Mrs. Ann Louise Fetters, 80, loving wife of Lawrence J. Fetters.

Ann was born to the late Frank and Catherine Jarman in Philadelphia, PA.

Family members, in addition to her husband, include her sister: Marie Bridge of Southampton, NJ; son: Daniel S. Vitco of Charlotte, NC; daughter: Catherine A. Vitco of...

Augusta, GA – Rae Louise Nieberding peacefully passed on Friday, January 16, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

Per her request, no services will be held.

Please direct any memorials to the Golden Harvest Food Bank at https://goldenharvest.org/

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. 

Jan 15, 2026

Augusta, GA — Dr. Randolph P. O’Connor, Jr., entered into rest on January 15, 2026, at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of the late Sudie Lea O’Connor.

Born June 19, 1937, in Lexington, Virginia, he was the first child of Randolph P. O’Connor, Sr., and Eleanor J. O’Connor. He spent his early years in Virginia before moving...