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Willie Mae Faulkner
Mar 12, 2018
Willie Mae Faulkner Augusta, GA – Willie Mae Faulkner, 91, loving wife of Irvine R. Faulkner, Jr., for 73 years, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. Mrs. Faulkner was born in Cayce, SC, the oldest sibling of three brothers and one sister. She retired with 20 years of service from Georgia Railroad Banking Company. Mrs. Faulkner was a longtime...
Sandra Minick
Mar 12, 2018
Sandra Minick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest in Choctaw, OK on Monday, March 12, 2018, Sandra Quick Minick, 67. Mrs. Minick was a resident of Augusta a graduate of Augusta College and a Registered Nurse. Family members include her son: Jay Minick; grandchildren: Taylor Peel, Addison Damm, Jake Minick, Malary Damm, and Henry Minick. She was preceded in death...
James Alan Richardson Sr
Mar 10, 2018
JAMES ALAN RICHARDSON SR Augusta, GA - U.S. Army 1SG (Ret.) James Alan Richardson Sr. passed away peacefully, on Saturday, March 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Day Chapel at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018. Interment will occur at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later date....
Davis Blackston
Mar 9, 2018
Davis Blackston Walter "Davis" Blackston, III, 73, of Thomson, GA, loving husband of Linda Jamison Blackston for 52 1/2 years, entered into rest on Friday, March 9, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA. He was born in Charleston, SC in 1945 to the late Vera S. Blackston and Walter D. Blackston, Jr. Family members in addition to his wife, include...
Dorothy "Dot" McNair
Mar 9, 2018
Dorothy “Dot” McNair Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, March 09, 2018, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Ellis McNair, 98. Mrs. McNair was born in Augusta. Her first job was at Woolworths. She also worked at Camp Gordon and Sears & Roebuck. Mrs. McNair was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Family members include daughters: Carolyn Stratton of Grovetown, Pam Westbrook...
Maj Green Williams US Army (Ret)
Mar 8, 2018
Maj. Green B. Williams, Jr. US Army (Ret) Augusta, GA – Major Green B. Williams, Jr., a native of Rome, GA, loving husband of Anita Jean Williams, reported for his last change of duty on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Green served in the Navy and Army for a total of 20 years. He then spent 22 years working at Savannah...
Betty M. Fleming
Mar 8, 2018
Betty M. Fleming Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 8, 2018, Mrs. Elizabeth Lovejoy Fleming, 74. Betty was born in Hanover, MA and was a resident of Augusta for 38 years. She was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Family members include her sons:...
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...
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