Elaine Draper Pettit Augusta, GA – Elaine Draper Pettit passed away on June 12, 2012 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a doting grandmother, and she will also be missed by her numerous friends for her sense of humor and her interest in them and their lives. She loved to...
April Elaine Starks GROVETOWN, GA - Peace came to April Elaine Starks (SFC, Ret.), age 66, on June 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Formerly of Norfolk, VA, April joined the military in 1967 and served proudly for 20 years. Retiring from Ft. Gordon, GA, in 1987, she made Grovetown her home, not hesitating to get involved with...
Mary Jane Davis Johnson Augusta, Ga. – Mary Jane Davis Johnson, 89, entered into rest June 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Riley B. Davis and their son Donald B. Davis, and her second husband Earl Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was born in Barnwell, S.C. and resided in Augusta. She sold Avon cosmetics for over 30...
Eugene “Gene” Richard Kowalczyk USAF Chief Master Sgt. (ret) Martinez, GA –Surrounded by his family, Mr. Eugene “Gene” Richard Kowalczyk, 77, entered into rest at his residence on Sunday, June 10, 2012 after a nine month battle with cancer. He was a loving husband of 54 years to Fern Weaver Kowalczyk. Gene is a native of Oconto, WI and, despite...
Naomi Morris Erb Appling, GA – Naomi Lillian Morris Erb left her earthly home on June 9, 2012. Born in Augusta, Georgia on November 11, 1935, she was preceded in death by her parents, Louie Morris, Sr., and Robbie Walton Morris, and by her husband of 56 years, Henry John Erb. “Grandma” is survived by her children, Michael J. Erb...
Anita Ritchey Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 9, 2012, Mrs. Anita Ritchey, 82, wife of Rev. James Harold Ritchey. Mrs. Ritchey was a native of Prichard, AL. She graduated from Baptist Hospital Nursing School in New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Ritchey was a member of Bible Cathedral Church in Evans. She worked as a Nurse Team Leader for...
Patrick A. McKeown Augusta, GA – Mr. Patrick Arthur McKeown, Jr., 76, devoted husband of 50 years to Kathleen McKeown, finished his race and went to glory on Friday, June 8, 2012. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him for his booming laugh, Marian devotion and ready heart to serve anyone in need. He did not aspire...
James E. Miller Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 8, 2012, Mr. James E. Miller, 65. Mr. Miller was born and lived in Abingdon, VA. until the age of 12. He moved to Augusta at the age of 13. Mr. Miller owned a paint contracting company and was self employed for over 40 years. Family members include son:...
John C. Hoover Augusta, GA –Mr. John C. Hoover, husband of Mrs. Nell Tankersley Hoover, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, after a brief illness. Mr. Hoover was a member of National Hills Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was a member of the Men’s Adult Sunday School Class. He was the...
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thomas Poteet & Son.