Augusta, GA
Martha “Marty” Howerdd Obituary March 1, 2025 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
Mrs. Eugene Miller Howerdd, Jr. born Martha Marie Armstrong entered into rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on October 4, 1934 in Augusta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Williams Armstrong, father John F. Armstrong, and her loving and devoted husband Eugene M. Howerdd, Jr., and siblings John F. Armstrong, Jr., Frances Armstrong Guin, and Mary Armstrong Maxwell.
Martha “Marty” attended Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy and Marymount College in fine arts. She and her husband, Gene, went on to have six children, Eugene M. Howerdd III (Lisa, deceased), John Christopher Howerdd, Sr., Elizabeth Howerdd Stargel (Rick), Katherine Howerdd Price (Benny Price, deceased), Maura Howerdd Burden (Mark), and Lauren Howerdd (Rachel). Marty was a devoted wife and a well-loved mother and “Gammy” to her grandchildren Leah Howerdd Gaudin, John Howerdd, Jr., Tripp Price, Miller Price, Quinn Burden, Owen Burden, Leo Howerdd, and Richard C. Stargel, Jr., and two great grandchildren Rooks Gaudin and Wells Gaudin. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Armstrong.
The family would especially like to thank Teresa Moffett and her team of caregivers and SouthEast Hospice for the wonderful care that was provided to Marty.
Marty was a member of Saint Jude’s Catholic Church in Sapphire Valley, NC and St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church in Augusta, GA. She was a member of the Junior League of Augusta, Suburban Garden Club, the Augusta Country Club, Sapphire Valley Country Club, and the Augusta Assembly.
There will be a private rosary held at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and a burial to follow in the family cemetery in Sapphire Valley, NC.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Broadway Baptist Church hosted a debate Monday featuring the three candidates seeking to become Augusta’s next mayor.
Candidates Lori Myles, Steven Kendrick and Eric Gaines shared their goals and visions for the city as they campaigned for voters’ support ahead of the upcoming election.
“We need to focus on what the community needs. We’ve got to start being practical in Augusta-Richmond County,” Gaines said.
“I want to create better relationships with both our state and federal officials, so that our city can learn how to bring some of the dollars we need home. I hope I was able to provide enough information for people to choose me as the person to lead the city,” Kendrick said.
“I want them to go out and touch the masses and show that there is a new paradigm shift coming to Augusta. All of us are invested,” Dr. Myles said.
The primary election is scheduled for May 19. In addition to the mayoral race, voters will also decide several other contests, including five Augusta Commission seats.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Fire is showcasing progress on its new Fire Station #3 construction site Monday with a public tour of the facility.
The tour is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon at the construction site at 2075 Powell Road.
The approximately 12,500-square-foot facility will feature three apparatus bays, modern living quarters, administrative space and support areas designed to enhance firefighter readiness and emergency response.
“The progress we’ve made on this fire station reflects our commitment to public safety and community resilience,” said Fire Chief Antonio Burden. “We’re proud of what this station represents for our community: enhanced protection, improved readiness and continued investment in the future.”
Johnson Laschober Associates designed the station. Spratlin Construction is building it in coordination with the Augusta government and the Augusta Fire Department leadership.
Representatives from Spratlin Construction will also be on-site to provide project updates.
The only entrance to the site is on Powell Road. Parking is not permitted on the construction site. Visitors should park along Powell Road and follow all posted safety guidance.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – April is Autism Awareness Month, and one local group raised awareness with a walk in Augusta on Sunday.
The fourth annual autism walk was hosted by Moving Over Mountains Against autism at Lake Olmstead Park.
All proceeds from the walk support autism awareness initiatives.
We spoke with the CEO and founder of the group, Deidre Roberson, who said this year they are dedicating the walk to their photographer, who died recently.
Roberson told us what she looks forward to the most.
“I look most forward to seeing the different people every year. We always meet different people, new people, and they come from all over the CSRA, so Washington, Wilkes, Carolina,” she said.
There were also several vendors providing resources to families.
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