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Lisa Bush
Nov 29, 2019
Lisa Bush Augusta, Georgia. Born on February 28th, 1969, at Fort Ord, California, near Monterey; Lisa Elaine Bush moved with her parents to Georgia as an infant. She graduated from Westside High School and attended Georgia College in Milledgeville, Gordon College in Barnesville and Augusta College. She worked as a real estate closing secretary for her father, attorney Roy Tritt,...
Mr. John M. "Johnny" Craig
Nov 25, 2019
Entered into rest Monday, November 25, 2019 at his residence, Mr. John M. “Johnny” Craig, 64, loving husband of Mrs. Candace C. Craig. He was the son of the late John “Jack” and Mary Nell Craig. In addition to his wife, family includes his: son: John Anthony “Jack” Craig; daughter: Marlow Ann “Missy” Hogue (Larry); sister in law: AnnToni Christian;...
Carroll Phillip Johnson
Nov 23, 2019
Carroll Phillip Johnson Augusta, GA – Mr. Carroll Phillip Johnson entered into the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, November 23, 2019. Mr. Johnson attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and served in the National Guard. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and one of...
Edith Elaine Moore
Nov 22, 2019
Edith Elaine Moore Augusta, GA – Edith Elaine Moore, 73, entered into rest Friday, November 22, 2019. Elaine was a member of West Town Community Church and attended Bible Study at Broad Street Ministry. She was a Florida girl at heart who loved lounging on the beach, reading, crafting, gardening and hunting for treasures at the thrift store. Elaine’s unending...
Dorothy Wallace
Nov 20, 2019
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Mildred McKeown Wallace went from a rich and rewarding earthly existence for 92 years to an eternal life in Heaven on November 20, 2019, at Augusta University Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Earleen Cox & husband William Michael (Mike) Cox, her other daughter, Patricia (Patsy) Dianne Wallace, and her nieces...
Karen Rita Elizabeth (Pollari) Simpson
Nov 19, 2019
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Karen Rita Elizabeth (Pollari) Simpson, 79, preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Milton Simpson 79. They were both blessed and fortunate to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary just prior to his passing in 2018. Mrs. Simpson entered into rest on November 19th at home in a loving environment. Born in Superior, Wisconsin, (of Finnish...
Taki Peter Kalcos Sr.
Nov 19, 2019
TAKI PETER KALCOS, SR. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 19, 2019, Taki Peter Kalcos, Sr., 94, loving husband of Elsie Bunkley Kalcos. In addition to his wife, family members include: daughters, Maria McGarity (Keith) and Cathy Crowe; son, Peter Kalcos, Jr. (Debbie); sister, Maria Kalcos; brother, Efthimios “Jimmy” Kalcos; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Graveside...
Charles McGowan
Nov 19, 2019
Augusta, GA – Charles Lee McGowan, 74, the beloved husband of 49 years to Karen Faith Dismuke McGowan, entered into rest Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Immediate family members include his sons: Paul Christopher (Suzanne) and Nathaniel Mark (Sharon) McGowan & Grandson, Nolan Parker McGowan. Born in Twin City, GA to parents: Omer Sam and Ollie Christine (Sutton) McGowan; siblings include...
Frances Harris
Nov 14, 2019
Frances Harris Augusta, GA – Frances Caroline Brown Harris, 97, entered into rest Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born June 5, 1922 to the late Gassie R. Brown and Agnes Pearre Brown. She retired as a Secretary from the Richmond County Board of Education. Frances will be greatly missed by her family and friends who knew her to be...
Michelle Robinson Busbee
Nov 12, 2019
Belvedere, SC – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Mrs. Michelle Robinson Busbee, 51, loving wife of James “Jim Bob” Busbee, Jr. Michelle loved helping people, loved to do crafts, and going to the beach. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to her husband, family members include: sisters: Vickie Walker (Sonny), Teresa King...
James "Jimmy" Long
Nov 12, 2019
James “Jimmy” Long Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Mr. James Howard “Jimmy” Long, husband of Faye Chastain Long. He was predeceased by his parents, James Harris Long and Vera Virginia Vance Long, and brothers Charles and David Long. Other family members include his daughter: Emily Long Chapa...
William Thomas Edwards
Nov 12, 2019
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Doctors Hospital, Mr. William Thomas Edwards (Tommy Edwards, a.k.a. "Wild Thang"), 94, of McDowell Street, Augusta, loving husband of Maria Luz Edwards. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. in the Thomas Poteet & Son Chapel with Minister Chuck Courtenay officiating. Interment will...
Timothy Robert Widener
Nov 9, 2019
TIMOTHY ROBERT WIDENER Grovetown, GA – Timothy Robert Widener, 42, entered into rest Saturday, November 9, 2019. Mr. Widener was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary School and graduated from Aquinas High School. Mr. Widener worked as supervisor and certified insulator at DACA. He was a devoted and loving father, son and...
Mary McCarthy
Nov 8, 2019
Augusta, GA – Mary Katherine McCarthy entered into rest on November 8, 2019 after an extended illness. Mary was the daughter of Ann Keenan McCarthy and Fritz Mura McCarthy. She graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1957 in Atlanta, GA. She retired from the Medical College of Georgia as a nurse in the...
Jesse Marvin Hawes, Jr.
Nov 7, 2019
EVANS, GA – Jesse Marvin Hawes, Jr., 67, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2019 after a long and valiant battle with heart disease. He was the son of the late Janelle Hawes Maxwell and Jesse Marvin Hawes. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Susan Herndon Hawes, his sons Joseph Hawes...
Sarah Anne Craig
Nov 6, 2019
Augusta, GA: Sarah Anne Craig, 37, of Augusta, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning of Wednesday, November 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was an honor graduate of the Davidson Fine Arts School where she was an accomplished ballet dancer. She also loved dancing at Social, Inc. where she...
Oliver Walton Owens
Nov 6, 2019
Oliver Walton Owens, age 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The greatest day of his life was in 1962 when he married the girl next door, Carolyn Stevens Owens, who was his bride for 57 years. Oliver was the child of the late Carlisle Beckwith Owens and Marian Cook Owens. Oliver was...
Jane Elizabeth Grimshaw
Nov 6, 2019
Thomson, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Jane Elizabeth “Beth” Grimshaw, 59, loving wife of Lawrence Grimshaw. In addition to her husband, Larry, Beth is survived by her stepchildren: Angeline Williams and Garrett Grimshaw; grandchildren: Laurice Bullard and Chloe Grimshaw; one brother: James “Sonny” Henderson (Debbie); and two sisters. A memorial service will be held Sunday, November...
Mrs. Martha Joyce Starnes
Nov 6, 2019
MARTHA JOYCE STARNES Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Mrs. Martha Joyce Starnes, 82, loving wife of 62 years to Mr. Tom Starnes. Mrs. Starnes was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated member of Martinez United Methodist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday school classes. Mrs. Starnes was also an...
Dr. Luther M. Thomas, Jr.
Nov 5, 2019
Dr. Luther M. Thomas, Jr. Augusta, GA – Dr. Luther M. Thomas, Jr., 87, of Augusta entered the back nine in the Heavenly Kingdom on November 5, 2019 at his home. Luther married his wife, Jane Eubanks, on August 30, 1957 and said “It was love at first sight”. The lived in Richmond, VA during his residency then spent four...
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