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Lowell Andrew Forbes
Mar 6, 2018
Lowell Andrew Forbes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Mr. Lowell Andrew Forbes, 78, loving husband to Ruth Reid Forbes. Mr. Forbes was a believer in Jesus Christ and we are assured he rests in the arms of His Savior. He retired from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital as a Physician’s Assistant after serving the veterans for...
Martha H. Hardy
Mar 5, 2018
Martha H. Hardy Augusta, GA – Martha Haddlesay Hardy, 94, wife of the late Oscar K. Hardy entered into rest Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in Atlanta, GA, Martha moved to Augusta at age two. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A graduate of Tubman High School, Martha became a bookkeeper for several plumbing and heating contractors,...
Jack H. Blackburn Jr.
Mar 3, 2018
Jack Blackburn, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Jack H. Blackburn, Jr. entered into rest Saturday, March 3, 2018 peacefully at his home. Jack was a native of Chattanooga, TN. He was an accomplished amateur golfer and a Tennessee Vols fan. Jack never met a stranger; he loved to sing and was a great dancer. He adored the company of his...
Chief Doug Cooper Ret. CCFD
Feb 27, 2018
Chief Doug Cooper Retired Columbia County Fire Department Harlem, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Mr. Paul D. “Doug” Cooper, 63. Doug was a native of Augusta and a graduate of Evans High School. He began his career at the early age of 14 with Martinez Volunteer Fire Department. A dedicated fireman, with 46 years of service,...
CDR Guy F. Turner, Jr. US Navy (Ret.)
Feb 26, 2018
CDR Guy F. Turner, Jr., US Navy (Ret.) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 26, 2018, CDR Guy F. Turner Jr. US Navy (Retired), 73, loving husband to Dr. Janet Markle. Born in Quantico, VA, Guy earned a Bachelor of Science from Wesleyan College in North Carolina. He joined the Navy and retired after 23 years as a...
Susan Storer
Feb 26, 2018
Susan Storer Augusta, GA – Ms. Susan Williams Storer “MeMe” entered into eternal rest Monday, February 26, 2018. Ms. Storer, a native of Augusta, retired from Civil Service after 36.5 years, most of which was spent in the casualty assistance office at Ft. Gordon. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter: Tonya Storer...
Julie E. Orwen
Feb 25, 2018
Julie E. Orwen Augusta, Ga - On February 25th, Julie Elizabeth Orwen (Barron), 59, passed away following a long battle with cancer. Julie was a loving Mother, Daughter and Sister, who despite her prognosis remained hopeful and always displayed a joy for life. Julie was born, December 11, 1958, in Cottonport, Louisiana to Paul Floyd Barron Sr. and JoAnn Ruth...
Joyce S. Burns
Feb 24, 2018
Joyce S. Burns Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, February 24, 2018, Mrs. Joyce S. Burns, 87, loving wife to the late John “Bob” R. Burns. Mrs. Burns was a native of Emanuel County but lived in Augusta for many years. She lived her life for her family. Family members include her daughter: Denise Willard (Tommy); son: the late...
Barbara P. Bowen
Feb 21, 2018
Augusta, GA – Barbara Pruitt Bowen, 82, loving wife for 60 years to Charles W. Bowen, III, went to be with her Lord February 21, 2018 at University Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer W. and Cleo Holland Pruitt. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas...
PNCM Robert Wilkie, US Navy (Ret)
Feb 20, 2018
PNCM Robert Lee Wilkie, US Navy (Ret) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 20, 2018, PNCM (Ret) Robert Lee Wilkie, 92, loving husband of Lillian Campbell Wilkie. Family members, in addition to his wife include daughter: Angela Phillips O’Byrne; grandchildren: Charles Michael O’Byrne, Dr. Lauren O’Byrne Azevedo (Justin), Haley O’Byrne Howerton (Neil); great grandchildren: Samantha Lillian Azevedo and...
Bill McElderry
Feb 20, 2018
Bill McElderry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 20, 2018, Mr. John William “Bill” McElderry, Jr., 78, loving husband to Margie McElderry. Mr. McElderry was a native and resident of Augusta and a member of Curtis Baptist Church. He was a Master Gardner and was president and owner of Green Expectations. Mr. McElderry earned an undergraduate degree from...
Gladys Willingham Ridley
Feb 19, 2018
Gladys Willingham Ridley Augusta, GA – Gladys Willingham Ridley, 97, entered into rest Friday, February 19, 2018. Mrs. Ridley died from the causes and effects of a life lived well and long. Gladys Willingham Ridley was born October 29, 1920. One of five children born to Ector John Edward Haynes and Iva Gladys Briley Haynes in Manchester, GA, Gladys Willingham...
Clarence Shorter
Feb 17, 2018
Clarence Shorter Augusta, GA - Sgt. First Class (RET) Clarence E. Shorter, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 The family will honor his service to his country with a graveside service with full military honors at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, and thoroughly loved...
Clifford Carey Jr.
Feb 15, 2018
Clifford L. Carey Augusta, GA – Mr. Clifford Lee Carey, 59, loving husband of Andrea Hill Carey, entered into rest on February 15, 2018. A Christian Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Hull celebrant. Visitation for the deceased will be...
David A. Hemingway
Feb 15, 2018
David A. Hemingway Martinez, GA - Entered into death Thursday, February 15, 2018, David Allan Hemingway, 62, husband of the late Sara J. Hemingway. Mr. Hemingway was born in NJ, but grew up in Martinez and graduated from Evans High School in 1974. He joined the Air Force in 1975 and retired in 1999. Mr. Hemingway was a logistics officer...
Mildred Jean Dickson
Feb 14, 2018
Mildred Jean Dickson Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, February 14, 2018, Mildred Jean Dickson, 88. Jean was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was an accomplished instrumentalist on the piano and accordion, and played piano for many years at Tyrone Church of the Brethren. She loved Jesus, Sunday school, and daily Bible study. A native of...
Jim Hughes
Feb 13, 2018
Jim Hughes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Mr. James Allen Hughes, 70, loving husband to Colette Hughes. Mr. Hughes served five years in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. After serving his country and completing his business degree, he enjoyed a successful career with GTE. Family members, in addition to his wife include...
Mildred Louise Malone
Feb 13, 2018
Mildred Louise Malone Augusta, Ga - Mildred Louise Malone died February 13, 2018, at Kentwood Nursing Facility. Born September 1, 1925, in Wesco, Missouri, she was the youngest child of Oliver Lee Malone and Annie Coppedge Malone. As well as her parents, Louise was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Harold Lee Malone, Sr. (Bessie); a sister, Deleeta Malone...
John Bishop
Feb 11, 2018
John Bishop Augusta, GA - John Lewis Bishop, III, age 25, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2018 surrounded by family. John was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He is survived by his parents: John Lewis Bishop, Jr. and Rose Mary Kelly Bishop; sister: Carmen Bishop McGahee, brother-in-law: Patrick McGahee, nephew: Preston Harvey McGahee and numerous...
Carol Rhodes
Feb 9, 2018
Carol Rhodes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 9, 2018, Mrs. Carol Herrington Rhodes, 93, loving wife to the late Robert Land Rhodes and daughter of the late Thomas J. Herrington and Carrie B. Pollard. Mrs. Rhodes was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Family members include her daughters:...
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