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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...
Caden Hale
May 21, 2018
Caden Hale Caden Hale precious baby boy of Meghan Hale was born into the arms of the angels on May 21st, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. He weighed 5.4 ounces and was 8 inches long. Although Caden never spent time with us on this earth he was very loved. He is survived by his mother Meghan Hale, grandmother...
Beverly Ussery
May 18, 2018
Beverly Ussery Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 18, 2018, Mrs. Beverly “Bev” Gaither Ussery, 82, loving wife of the late Wendell O. Ussery. Mrs. Ussery was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church where she was a faithful choir member and participated in mission trips. She was also a member of the Augusta Garden...
James Kenneth Pruitt
May 18, 2018
James Kenneth Pruitt James Kenneth Pruitt of Appling, GA, entered into rest on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the age of 76. James enjoyed socializing and being with his friends at Soto Assisted Living Group, Inc. He enjoyed western movies and shows, as well as listening to country musicians such as Johnny Cash. A funeral service will be held Sunday,...
Sharon Cyran
May 18, 2018
Sharon Cyran Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 18, 2018, Mrs. Sharon Clift Cyran, 67, loving wife of Fredrick A. Cyran. Mrs. Cyran was a native of Glen Burie, Maryland. She was the Chief Financial Officer and Certified Public Accountant for 17 years at Tippary Sales. She began her career with Arthur Andersen Global Accounting Firm. She was...
Patricia Fritz
May 17, 2018
Patricia Fritz Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 17, 2018, Patricia Fritz, 89, loving wife of the late Edwin “Dick” Fritz. Mrs. Fritz was a native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, raised her family in Springfield, Illinois, and spent the last two decades in The Villages, Florida. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,...
Linda Schindler
May 15, 2018
Linda Schindler Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Mrs. Linda E. Schindler, 74, loving wife to the late LTC Hallman “Hal” W. Schindler. Mrs. Schindler was a native of Augusta, but for many years had resided in Melbourne, FL. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force and she loved to travel. Mrs. Schindler...
Sara Rachel Hof-Wheatley
May 15, 2018
Sara Rachel Hof - Wheatley Augusta, GA – Sara Rachel Hof-Wheatley, homemaker, age 40, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center. Sara attended Evans High School and graduated from Augusta Technical College Culinary Arts Program. Sara leaves behind her husband: Jayson Dwayne Wheatley; three beloved sons: Ian Scott, Richard Matthew and Garrett Dwayne. Sara is...
Faye Butler Claxton
May 15, 2018
Faye Butler Claxton Augusta, GA – Faye Butler Claxton entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2018. She was the loving wife of James “Jimmy” W. Claxton for almost 50 years. Faye was born February 22, 1948, was a native of Lincolnton, GA and made Augusta her home for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her...
Dorothy Wilson Letchford
May 14, 2018
Dorothy Letchford Augusta, Ga - Dorothy Eileen (Wilson) Letchford, 83, originally of Toronto, Canada, and a longtime resident of Augusta GA, passed away in Kijabe, Kenya where she lived with several of her children. She is survived by her four children, 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, each of whom have been richly blessed by her legacy of love. Dorothy was...
Sharon Irene Redding
May 13, 2018
Sharon Irene Redding Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 13, 2018, Mrs. Sharon Irene Redding, 53, loving wife of Kirk A. Redding. Mrs. Redding was born in Waynesboro, PA and was raised in Augusta, GA. She was a graduate of Butler High School and a member of Church of the Holy Comforter. Mrs. Redding worked as a Wealth...
Kevin Patrick Platt
May 10, 2018
Kevin Patrick Platt Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 10, 2018, Kevin Patrick Platt, 54. Mr. Platt was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA and he worked in his family business and served on the board of Augusta Roofing and Metal Works, Inc. He was also an avid fan of the UGA football team. Family members include his...
Geneva Stephens
May 9, 2018
Geneva Stephens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Geneva Stephens, 83, loving wife of the late Mr. J. W. Stephens, Sr. Mrs. Stephens was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. Always putting her family first, she was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Stephens was a faithful Christian and member of The Sanctuary...
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