Friends of ARC60's

01/01/2025

Please keep
Pete and
Kathy Merry Williams
in your prayers on the passing of their son Brian on December 28, 2024.

12/11/2024

ARC CLASS OF 1966 OBITUARY: Robert Allan Strozier, 76 passed away in peace surrounded by family on Friday November 22, 2024, at his home in Evans.

"Bobby" is survived by his wife Cindy; children Darren and wife Kim, and Brad and wife Addie; and grandchildren Addison and Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth and Randall Strozier and his brother Randy.

After graduating from Presbyterian College and postgraduate at The University of Georgia he embarked on a long career in banking in the Augusta area and was a member of St. Paul's Church. Bobby was well known for the laughter he brought to family gatherings and the workplace as a serial prankster. Beyond his family, his two true loves were UGA Football and The Masters Golf Tournament.

A visitation will be held at 11:00am on Friday December 6th at Platt's Funeral Home in Evans with Memorial service to follow at noon. The Reverend Erwin Veale will officiate. Burial will be at Westover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bobby's memory to ASPCA or the Ronald McDonald House of Augusta.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by The Augusta Press from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2024.

09/23/2024

Link to Venmo for Jane Tice Mears

09/23/2024

Class of ARC1965:

Philip Howard Mears passed away at home in Marietta, Ga. September 19, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Augusta, Georgia and attended Richmond Academy graduating in 1965.
He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Randall Mears, Sr. and Claria Elizabeth Snider and his sister Charlotte Francis Stephens.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jane Tice Mears. His daughter Kristina Mears Aliaga, three grandchildren; Lindsey, Sophie, and Nick. His siblings Joseph Randall Mears, Jr., and Margaret Chaffin, and many nieces and nephews.
At this time, a service is not scheduled as he will be intered in Augusta in the next few months.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a small donation that can help towards a gravestone and other funeral expenses.
Thank you in advance for your help

Philip's wife, Jane, graduated in 1966.

I will attach the Venmo link if you would like to make a donation to the family!

08/22/2024

ARC CLASS OF 1966 NOTICE: Anita Burns Heath Obituary

We've lost another classmate, Anita Burns Heath.

Please pray for her family as they mourn their loss,

May her memory be eternal in our hearts!

Candice Widener

Anita Burns Heath
Anita Burns Heath passed away on August 19, 2024. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home with her family in Evans, GA. She had been dealing with an extended illness.
Anita was born in Augusta, GA on March 10, 1948. She primarily lived in Augusta while growing up and graduated from Richmond Academy High School in 1966. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1970 and began a teaching career. She was a teacher at Tutt Middle School in Richmond County for 15 years. She was later a pre-school teacher for 12 years at Reid Memorial.
In August of 1980, she met her future husband, Larry Heath, through mutual friends. They began dating and were married in 1981. Anita and Larry shared many interests. They replaced an existing motorcycle with a larger one for travel. Over the years, they took many trips to the mountains and would spend hours just riding mountain roads with Anita leaning back on the backrest of the motorcycle.
Another big part of her life was going to the lake. Initially, she and Larry taught each other how to slalom water ski. After that, other water sports such as knee boarding and tubing were added to the lake activities. Some of her fondest memories were of staying at the lake with her family and having the boat and jet ski in the water, ready to use.
In October of 1984, Anita and Larry were joined by their daughter, Jessi. Anita was always a loving and compassionate mother and was extremely proud of Jessi. She chose to be a stay-at-home mother until Jessi began school. Anita made it a point to be there for all of the activities and concerts that were part of Jessi’s academic life.
Anita loved her home in Woodbridge and enjoyed working in the yard when she could. She also loved being in the sunroom and looking out at the back yard greenery. The squirrels and rabbits were also inhabitants of the back yard for her to enjoy.
Anita was a lover of all animals. A small dog was always a part of her life with her family. The dogs included Poppy, Milli, Hardt, Ellie, and Lilly. Lilly is a miniature schnauzer and has been sitting next to her in the sunroom for the past seven years.
Anita was a good person who was kind and gentle. She loved her husband and daughter very much. She also loved all the small dogs that were part of life.
Anita is survived by her husband, Larry Heath of Evans, GA and by her daughter, Jessi Heath of Bogart, GA.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Old Fella Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 1437, Waynesboro, GA 30830.

08/09/2024

I wanted to be sure the ARC Class of '66 received the notification of the ARC Hall of Fame Induction! Especially since one of our classmates is being inducted! - Candice Widener

The 2024 ARC Hall of Fame induction will be September 26 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church in Augusta. The cost per person is $45. Please call 706.831.0116 for reservations.

The following are the 2024 inductees:

Tony Atkins....1957
Willis 'Buster' Boshears....1962
LeeAnn Caldwell....1966
Jason Dukes....1991
Karen Shapiro....1968
Judge William Fleming, Jr. ...1948
Coach Sammy Lamb..........1966-1983
Lansing Lee........1965
Roy Simkins.........1950
Brad Usry............1977

05/19/2024

We have received the sad news that our esteemed classmate, Dr. William J. Wylie (Class of ‘68) passed away today.
Visitation will be on Thursday, 5/23 from 5-7 PM at Poteet Funeral Home on Davis Road. Funeral on Friday 5/24 at 2 PM.
God bless Billy and all who loved him.

02/05/2024

I received a message today about the passing of Theodore (Ted) Martin Brown. The message included the obituary from January. If you sent this message, please send it again! Thank you so much!!!

10/27/2023

We offer our deepest sympathy to
Mickey Flowers Netherton
on the loss of her husband Dean.

08/13/2022

ARC CLASS OF 1966 OBITUARY: I have just learned of the passing away of one of classmates, Jayne Cudd Davison, on August 1, 2022.

Please be in prayer for Jayne's family!

May your rest in peace, Jayne! Your memory will remain in our hearts forever!

07/20/2022

Louis Laurence, Class of ‘67, passed away on July 11th. Per his wishes, his body was donated to AU Health for medical research.

There will be a gathering of friends and family to share stories about Louis and to raise a toast to his memory at the Forest Hills Golf Course clubhouse on Saturday, August 13th, from 6 until 9 pm.. Please help spread the word to friends who might not visit this page.

Our prayers go out to his wife Judith, his surviving siblings, and extended family.

07/12/2022

Louis Laurence (‘67)
passed away today. Prayers for all who loved him.

04/16/2021

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03/29/2021

Former ARC Football team members (cheerleaders too!) from
Classes of 1966-1969.
Join some Musketeers from of the Class of ‘68
At Sconyers Barbecue, Thursday, April 22, 5-8 pm. For a “mini” reunion!

RSVP to Nick Gavalas 843-478-5001
Or Billye Wylie: 706-394-0781

Dutch Treat, Seating is limited, so reserve now!

10/27/2020

Much of the Story about our boys who went with the 319th to Viet Nam.
From:
Bill Patterson
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:34 PM
Subject: My true story book "Vietnam Convoy Trucker" and my military company's true story DVD "Troxler's Truckers, Memories of Vietnam."



Please consider and forward to your contacts. Covid is keeping us home for extended hours. Veterans Day is two weeks away. Christmas is coming. Thank you for your consideration and circulation.

William E. (Bill) Patterson 706 863-0697 [email protected] Grovetown GA USA



On the internet: Soft cover books, Hard cover books with dust jacket and Kindle e-books-- Publisher xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, lifeway.com .

Local Augusta area: Michael Ekre office soft covers 229 Furys Ferry Road 706 224-2304; Second & Charles bookstore soft covers 2834 Washington Road 706 481-9090; Patriots Smokehouse Café soft covers 2006 ½ West Martintown Road Clarks Hill SC 803 613-6221; Michael Salazar office soft covers 3604 Wheeler Road Suite B 706 863-6228; VFW Post 12190 books and DVDs 4290 Industrial Drive Evans 706 364-9604; Barnes and Noble bookstore Augusta Mall 706 737-0012.

DVDs on the internet: [email protected] Jimmy Henderson producer Columbia SC 803 256-2391.

For signed copies, free local delivery, mailed copies of books and DVDs, contact me personally. I enjoy speaking and meeting with you!

Bill Patterson former Specialist Five, U.S. Army and Army Reserve, Vietnam War Veteran, 319th Transportation Company now retired and happy!



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10/25/2020

We have lost another classmate. Carl Menger from the class of '64.

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/18713699/Carl-Menger

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10/06/2020

ARC CLASS of 1966: Harry Anthony Jacobs passed away on October 3, 2020. Please pray for his family as they mourn his loss. Rest in peace, our friend and classmate. Your memory will always remain in our hearts. - Candice Coan Widener

09/10/2020

ARC..........BOYS OF SUMMER GOLF TOURNAMENT & LUNCH

CYNTHIA BALLAS MOOREHEAD

FINAL CALL for BOYS OF SUMMER GOLF AND LUNCH.

We have room for about two additional foursomes plus a couple of threesomes that need a fourth. Plenty of room for those only wanting to come for lunch.
However I need to know something by Monday and payment no later than mid-week. I have to give West Lake CC advance notice on how many to expect.
Thank you, Jim Pardue, '65

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Cynthia
On, On ARC!!
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