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Merrell Garner
Jun 14, 2015
Augusta, GA - Mrs. Merrell Wooddall Garner, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 14, 2015. Merrell devoted her life to caring for her husband and family and was a godly example of a wife and mother. She also had a life-long love for animals (particularly dogs, cats, and horses) and enjoyed traveling with her family. Merrell...
Roselyn Loretta Buzzell
Jun 14, 2015
Roselyn Loretta Buzzell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 14, 2015, Mrs. Roselyn Loretta Buzzell, 86, beloved wife of the late LTC Kenneth Eugene Buzzell, retired US Army. Mrs. Buzzell was a native of Mt. Horeb, WI. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Roz was passionate about history, the...
George Byron Hawkins, Jr.
Jun 13, 2015
George Byron Hawkins, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest June 13, 2015, Mr. George Byron Hawkins, Jr., age 89. Mr. Hawkins was a native of Hampton, GA but has lived in Augusta since 1956. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. He was drafted from the US Army Reserve into Active Duty from 1950-1953. He was...
Rev. Ronald Jackson, Sr.
Jun 10, 2015
Rev. Ronald Jackson, Sr. Augusta, GA – The Rev. Ronald T. Jackson, Sr., 81, went to meet his Lord and reunite with the late Mae Godowns Jackson, the wife he sorely missed, on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Brother Ron leaves behind one brother: Douglas Jackson of Clearwater, FL; four children: Rev. Terry Jackson and wife Kaye of Evans; daughters: Deborah...
Judy L. Johnson
Jun 7, 2015
Judy L. Johnson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 7, 2015, Mrs. Judy L. Johnson, 53, loving wife for 39 years to Charles T. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who dedicated herself to her family and to God. She loved cooking, the Cowboys, and the Braves....
Dale L. Groenenboom
Jun 7, 2015
Dale L. Groenenboom AUGUSTA, Ga. – Lt. Col. Dale L. Groenenboom, US Army (Ret.) entered into rest on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Colonel Groenenboom, son of the late Johannes and Olive (Jones) Groenenboom, a native of Brookings, South Dakota, and, since January of 1964, a resident of Augusta, Georgia, enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Crook, Nebraska in...
Shirley Koger Mason
Jun 6, 2015
Shirley Koger Mason AUGUSTA, GA - Entered into rest Saturday, June 6, 2015, at NHC Nursing Home, Shirley Koger Mason, 87 beloved wife of the late Alonzo L. Mason, Jr. Mrs. Mason was a native of Augusta, GA and lived most of her life there. She was a member of The Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Mason graduated from the University...
Bobbie Ziccarelli
Jun 6, 2015
Bobbie Ziccarelli Augusta, GA – Mrs. Bobbie Lee Ziccarelli, 77, joined her loved ones in heaven Saturday, June 6, 2015. Family members include her children: Daniel “Danny” Morris Ziccarelli, Delores “Suzie” Suzanne Ziccarelli, and Frank “Frankie” Andrew Ziccarelli; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, James Michael Spindler. A graveside service will be...
George Moore Champion, III
Jun 4, 2015
George Moore Champion, III A Celebration of His Life George was a Renaissance Man. He had many talents and a vast knowledge and deep appreciation of various people, music, books, and cultures. George was an “equal opportunity friend” who did not discriminate based on someone’s “race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or political affiliation.” George had...
Rev. Bob Gillespie
Jun 3, 2015
Rev. Bob Gillespie Evans, GA – Rev. Robert C. Gillespie, husband of Sondra Weaver Gillespie, father of John and Adam Gillespie, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 after having served in eight United Methodist Churches in the North Georgia Conference. His most recent churches included St. Mark UMC in Augusta and Wesley UMC in Evans. Bob was born in...
Dorothy Dawson Carpenter
Jun 2, 2015
Dorothy Dawson Carpenter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 2, 2015, Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Dawson Carpenter, 91, loving wife to the late retired Col. Harry Manly Carpenter, Jr. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Anthony, NM but raised in El Paso, TX. She graduated from Ysleta High School in 1940 in El Paso where she was voted “Most Popular...
Jack Morris
Jun 1, 2015
Jack Alex Morris North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Monday, June 1, 2015, Mr. Jack Alex Morris, 76, loving husband of 53 years to Carmen Ussery Morris Mr. Morris was born on July 15, 1938 in Augusta, GA to James and Annie Mae Morris. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and attended Augusta Tech. He served...
Douglas M. Wright
May 31, 2015
Douglas M. Wright Augusta, GA – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015, Mr. Douglas M. Wright, 43, loving husband of 15 years to Liz Wright. Mr. Wright proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy. He was passionate about his career as a mechanic at Augusta Harley-Davidson, as well as a Tennessee Vols fan...
Drake Anderson Skeens
May 30, 2015
Drake Anderson Skeens Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 30, 2015, baby Drake Anderson Skeens. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and prayers and for the Dedicated to Drake Facebook page. A special thank you goes to the NICU staff at GRU. Family members include parents: Rheney and Trey Skeens; sisters: Shaylie McElmurray and Gracie...
Connie Durham
May 28, 2015
Connie Durham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 28, 2015, Ms. Constance Durham, 65. Mrs. Durham was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was hardworking and passionate about her job as manager of One Main Financial. Ms. Durham was a loving mother and devoted daughter. Family members include daughter: April Durham; her dad: Carey Hembree;...
Joseph Barrett
May 27, 2015
Joseph Barrett Augusta, GA – Dr. Joseph Michael “Mike” Barrett, 73, loving and caring husband of 50 years to Donna Barrett, entered into rest May 27th, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital. A memorial service will be Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Higgins and Rev. Grady Mosley officiating. The family will...
Ethel V. Wylie
May 27, 2015
Ethel V. Wylie Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Mrs. Ethel V. Wylie, 95, wife of the late Dr. Moffatt Hardeman Wylie and the late William Davies Eve. Mrs. Wylie was a native of Charleston, SC but lived most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was also...
Larry James Gilpin, Sr.
May 26, 2015
Larry James Gilpin, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Mr. Larry James Gilpin, Sr., 65, loving husband of 40 years to Grace J. Gilpin. Mr. Gilpin is a native of Burke County but has lived in Augusta since 1970. He had been in the roofing industry for over 40 years. Mr. Gilpin worked for Southern...
Mary Arline Kelly
May 26, 2015
Mary Arline Kelly Augusta, GA –Mrs. Mary Arline Kelly, 79, wife of Samuel A. Rigby and the late William Philip Kelly, entered into rest Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Arline was born in Cincinnati, OH, then moved to Augusta in 1945. She grew up on Glenn Avenue where she also raised her 5 children. She was a graduate of Mount St....
Roberta Hickman
May 25, 2015
Roberta Hickman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 25, 2015, Mrs. Roberta Wilkinson Hickman, 88, loving wife to Edward Hickman. Mrs. Hickman was a graduate of Decatur High School and a member of In Focus Church. She was co-owner of Wilkinson’s Cafe along with her late husband, John Carswell Wilkinson, before going on to become the head secretary...
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