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Nell McIntyre Patterson
Jun 17, 2018
Nell McIntyre Patterson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 17, 2018, Mrs .Nell McIntyre Patterson, 79, loving wife of the late William Earl “Pat” Patterson, Jr. Nell was a native of Laurens County and lived in Augusta for 57 years. She was a member of Fleming Baptist Church, a Past President of CSRA Women’s Golf Association, seven time...
Rev. Richard W. Boyd, Sr.
Jun 17, 2018
Rev. Richard W. Boyd Augusta, GA - Rev. Richard W. Boyd, Sr., age 90 of Augusta, died peacefully Sunday afternoon June 17th, 2018 at his residence with immediate family by his side. Rev. Boyd was pastor of a number of C.S.R.A. churches during his lifelong ministry including an over forty year tenure as founding pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in...
Joseph Penny
Jun 14, 2018
Joseph Penny Grovetown, GA – On June 14, 2018 Joseph Penny, 87, went to be with his heavenly father at his home after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lottie Penny and two brothers Gordon (Helen) Penny and Jake (Rosemary) Penny. He is survived by his lovely and devoted wife of 52 years,...
William Ches "Skip" Smith IV
Jun 11, 2018
William Ches “Skip” Smith IV William Ches “Skip” Smith IV, aged 69 of Augusta, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at University Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018 at The Church of the Holy Comforter, 473 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez, Georgia at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Doctor Cynthia Taylor will officiate. Interment will occur...
Peggy Ann McCorkle
Jun 9, 2018
Peggy Ann McCorkle Evans, GA- Mrs. Peggy Ann Wilson McCorkle passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born August 1, 1934 in Westminster, SC. She is survived by her son, Mike (Pam) McCorkle, daughter, Janet (Steve) Marlowe, and grandchildren, Megan Ashley Crow (Brian) of Asheville, NC, Jered Wells McCorkle of Austin, TX, Caleb Mathews Stovall...
Carolyn P. Pratt
Jun 8, 2018
Carolyn P. Pratt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 8, 2018, Carolyn Plunkett Pratt, 91, loving wife of over seventy years to Hugh Kenneth Pratt. Mrs. Pratt was a native of Porterdale, GA, a graduate of Georgia State College, and a former president of the Augusta Junior Women’s Club. She served as secretary of both the Columbia County...
Jeanne C. Tobin
Jun 6, 2018
Jeanne C. Tobin Evans, Ga - Mrs. Jeanne Colley Tobin, of Evans, entered into rest on, Wednesday June 6, 2018. She was happily married to John Tobin, Jr. for 51 years until his passing in 1997. Jeanne was a native of Barrington, Rhode Island. After serving in the Navy during WWII, she dedicated her life to her family & home....
Gay Spires Coursey
Jun 4, 2018
Gay Spires Coursey Aiken, SC – Entered into rest Monday, June 4, 2018, Mrs. Gay Spires Coursey, 92. Mrs. Coursey was born in Augusta, GA and worked at Sears for 22 years. Family members include her daughter: Barbara Hanley (Jack); sons: Michael Coursey (Nancy), Joseph Coursey (Kathy), and Barry Coursey (Byron). She also had 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren....
Lorraine F. Thaler
Jun 4, 2018
Lorraine F. Thaler Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 4, 2018, Mrs. Lorraine F. Thaler, 82, loving wife of 62 years to George D. Thaler. Lorraine was a native of Tyndall, SD, and moved to Augusta in 1965 where she raised her family. She is preceded in death by her parents: Helen and William Pravecek, her sisters: Irene...
Sherrie Ann Blair
Jun 4, 2018
Sherrie Ann Blair Aiken, SC – Entered into rest Monday, June 4, 2018, Sheryl Ann Blair, 60, wife of Wayne Blair. Sherrie Ann Blair was a 1976 graduate of Butler High School, earned her LPN and worked at the Medical College of Georgia and University Hospital. She attended Old Union Baptist Church, she was a very good caregiver and she...
Merle Bishop
Jun 3, 2018
Merle Bishop Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 3, 2018, Mrs. Merle Bishop, 82. Mrs. Bishop enjoyed participating in church activities and was a proud military wife. She worked in the medical field and was a Red Cross Volunteer. Mrs. Bishop loved the beach, poetry and cooking. She and her companion enjoyed traveling in their motor home. All...
Mrs. Sudie Lea O'Connor
Jun 3, 2018
Mrs. Sudie Lea O’Connor Augusta, GA – Sudie Lea O’Connor entered into rest June 3, 2018. She was born on May 16, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to William and Dorothy McWhite. Sudie spent her early years in Southern Alabama, graduating from Fairhope High School. Her first professional arts career was in music which continued to be a strong force in...
Gary Lou Vahrenwald
May 31, 2018
Gary Lou Vahrenwald Augusta, GA – Gary Lou Vahrenwald passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 31, 2018, Gary Lou Vahrenwald, 75, husband of Lillian Hui. Gary was born in 1943 in Canton, Ohio to parents, Albert and Mary (Sallo) Vahrenwald. He graduated from Byesville High School and joined the U.S. Army. While in the military he moved...
Sandra Cromer Grooms
May 31, 2018
Sandra Cromer Grooms Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 31, 2018, Mrs. Sandra Cromer Grooms, 55, loving wife of Ralph Randle Grooms for 34 years. Mrs. Grooms was retired from Associated Paper in Augusta, GA A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor...
Mary Frances Moore
May 30, 2018
Mary Frances Moore Augusta, GA – Mrs. Frances Moore, 88, entered into rest Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was a native of Augusta, Ga and a resident of Washington Commons of Evans, Ga. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband: John P. Moore and parents: Billie and Carl Durden, Sr. She is survived by her brother: Carl Durden,...
J. Kenneth McDonald, Sr. MD
May 30, 2018
J. Kenneth McDonald, Sr., MD Evans, GA – J. Kenneth McDonald, Sr., MD, 86, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. McDonald (Elizabeth) and his brother: Robert H. McDonald, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: May Merry...
Jean Wilson Kirby
May 29, 2018
Mrs. Jean Wilson Kirby, of Bransford Road, Augusta, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 after a courageous fight against cancer. Mrs. Kirby was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY in 1939 to Manhattan lawyer Peter Wynn Wilson and Agnes Milton Wilson. The eldest of three tightly-bonded sisters, she grew up in Rockville Centre, NY. She was Outstanding Girl...
Joseph Olivero, Jr.
May 26, 2018
Joseph Olivero Aiken, SC – Joseph Olivero, Jr. entered into rest on Saturday, May 28, 2018 in Aiken, South Carolina. Joseph was born to the late Joseph J. Olivero, Sr. and Aracelia Fernandez Olivero on January 15, 1932, in Catano, Puerto Rico. At the age of three, he and his family moved to Brooklyn, New York. He married Bobbie H....
Marian Kitchens
May 25, 2018
Mrs. Marian Ann Kitchens Augusta, GA – Went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 25, 2018, Mrs. Marian Kitchens, 69, loving wife of 52 years to Jerry D. Kitchens. Marian lived most of her life in Augusta, Ga. She was a retired beautician and she was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Before getting sick, Marian was part of...
William C. Holt
May 22, 2018
William C. Holt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, William C. Holt, 80, beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Johnston) Holt. Mr. Holt was born in Macon, Ga. to the late Mattie (Campbell) Holt and Ernest Lee Holt. After attending Mercer University for 2 years, he graduated and received...
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