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Elizabeth Macuch
Jun 4, 2014
Elizabeth Macuch Augusta, GA - Mrs. Elizabeth (Bee) Lane Macuch passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 4, 2014. Bee was the daughter of the late Mr. William Wesley Lane and Mrs. Myrtle Lee McFarland Lane of Atlanta, Georgia. Bee is survived by her husband of 69 years, Mr. Edwin Roger Macuch. Bee was born in...
Lola Herskowitz
Jun 3, 2014
Lola Herskowitz Augusta, GA – Lola Herskowitz, beloved wife to Herman Herskowitz and mother to Candace and Dr. Ian Herskowitz (Bonnie), grandmother to Barbara and Lucas Herskowitz and Elizabeth and Abbey Haynie, passed away on June 3, 2014 at University Hospital. She was mentally sharp as a tack until the end, but her body just wore out. Lola Herskowitz was...
Genevieve Small
Jun 1, 2014
Genevieve Small Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 1, 2014, Mrs. Genevieve C. Kreitz Small, 69, loving wife of Donald W. Small, Jr. Mrs. Small was a native of Hanover, PA but has lived in Augusta since 1983. She worked as a secretary for Small’s Construction. She was a member of the Alleluia Community and St. Joseph Catholic...
William Hestley
May 31, 2014
William Hestley Augusta, GA – Mr. William Albert Hestley, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, May 31, 2014, cousin of Bonnie Mulcay. Mr. Hestley was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He retired from Augusta Waterworks after 25 years. He was a history buff, especially the Civil War. Special thanks to the staff of UniHealth in North Augusta,SC. A...
Murray David Grier
May 31, 2014
Murray David Grier Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 31, 2014, Murray David Grier, 70, husband of Karen Sue Grier. Murray died peacefully at his home. He did it his way. Murray was born in Niagara-On-The Lake, Ontario, Canada in 1943. He was a 24 year veteran, serving four years in the United Sates Navy on the U.S.S...
Doris Peterson
May 30, 2014
Doris Peterson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 30, 2014, Mrs. Doris “Dottie” McElveen Peterson, 88, loving wife of 42 years to the late W.M. “Will” Peterson, Jr. Dottie was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was one of 8 children of the late Joseph Jackson and Cora Sharpton McElveen. She attended John Milledge Elementary School and The...
Helen M. Anderson
May 28, 2014
Helen M. Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Ms. Helen M. Anderson, 72. Ms. Anderson was a native of New Castle, PA but lived in Augusta. She was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Ms. Anderson graduated from Nursing School in 1980 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was an avid...
Dorothy J. Smith
May 28, 2014
Dorothy J. Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Dorothy Marie Junkin Smith, 82, wife of the late Robert W. Smith. Mrs. Smith was a native of Greenville, SC, but lived in Augusta for the last 60 years. She retired from Murray Biscuit Company. She was a loving mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Family members include daughters:...
Marycille McLauchlin
May 28, 2014
Marycille McLauchlin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Mrs. Marycille Duke McLauchlin, 76, wife of the late James Randall McLauchlin. Family members include daughters: Meristell Shackelford, Luciann M. McCartney (Bill); son: Duke Randall McLauchlin (Jennifer); additional “daughter” Merrill D. St. Aubin (Channing); grandchildren: Ross and Marianna Shackelford, Will, Drew, Sam, and Luke McCartney, Trent, Zak, and...
William "Bill" Kay Thompson
May 27, 2014
William “Bill” Thompson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 27, 2014, William Kay Thompson, 64, husband of Maria Tess Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a native of Bend, OR but lived in Augusta for the past 17 years. He was a member of New Hope Worship Center where he was an active volunteer for the Bridge Ministry of New...
William J. "Bill" Ellis
May 27, 2014
William J. “Bill” Ellis Augusta, GA – On May 27, 2014, the Lord reached down from the heights of glory to lift his servant William J. “Bill” Ellis to his heavenly home. Born in Evansville, Indiana on March 17, 1924 (St. Patrick’s Day), and lived in the Augusta area for more than 60 years. He passed away in his home...
Dolores Patricia Hoffman
May 25, 2014
Dolores Patricia Hoffman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2014, Dolores Patricia Hoffman, 79 wife of Frederick G. Hoffman. Family members in addition to her husband include sons: Charles A. Hoffman (Coleen) of Parkland, FL, John F. Hoffman (Patrice) of Williamstown, NJ and Matthew G. Hoffman (Felicia) of Tucker, GA; daughters: Teresa M. Nolan (Edward) of Westhampton,...
Dr. Ronny Joe Sayers
May 25, 2014
Dr. Ronny Joe Sayers Augusta, GA – Entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 25, 2014, Dr. Ronny Joe Sayers, 74, husband of Carol S. Sayers, whom he married in 1962. Dr. Sayers was born in Clearfield, PA and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1957. During high school, he received the Andrew Carnegie Bronze Medal...
James L. Hall
May 24, 2014
James L. Hall Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 24, 2014, James L. Hall, 65. Mr. Hall was a member of Fleming Lodge #718. He was a Mason for over 40 years, achieving the honor of being a 32° Mason. He was a past president of the Shrine Club Go Cart Unit. Mr. Hall retired as the Service...
Karen Bridges Ryan
May 24, 2014
Karen Bridges Ryan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 24, 2014, Karen Bridges Ryan, 57, wife of John R. Ryan. Mrs. Ryan was a Registered Nurse. She worked with the VA Hospital in Augusta for 19 years. She also worked as the Associate Director of Nursing for the Paralyzed Veterans of America in Washington, D.C. In addition to...
James B. Quinton
May 21, 2014
James B. Quinton Warrenville, SC – James Baxter Quinton, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his children: Kathy Lynn Davis (John), Kathy Ree Gardea (Arturo), Robyn Cato, Allison Quinton, James B. Quinton, Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother: Thomas G. Quinton, sisters: Elizabeth Dillman, Jayne Q. Moss; and numerous nieces and...
Agnes Elizabeth Thorstad
May 19, 2014
Agnes Elizabeth Thorstad Homemaker Augusta, GA – Agnes E. Thorstad (96), beloved wife of the late John E. Thorstad, entered into rest Monday, May 19, 2014. Born in Williamston MI, Mrs. Thorstad, a faithful military wife, made her home in Augusta with her husband after his retirement from the army in 1961. Mrs. Thorstad was a devout Catholic. She was...
Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske
May 18, 2014
Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske Augusta, GA – Entered into Heaven Sunday, May 18, 2014 to join her husband, Buddy Fiske, who entered Heaven on May 2, 2014, Mrs. Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske, 81. Mrs. Fiske was born in Edgefield, SC. She was a 1954 graduate of the Atlanta College of Art in Interior Design and was a professional member of the American...
Charles Chandlee Biddle, Jr.
May 17, 2014
Charles Chandlee Biddle, Jr. (CSM Ret.) Augusta, GA – Mr. Charles Chandlee Biddle, Jr., (CSM, USA Ret.), 81, loving husband of Imogene C. Biddle, entered into rest Saturday, May 17, 2014. Mr. Biddle served in the United States Army for 22 years, most notably as Command Sergeant Major, Special Forces. He served in combat in Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand; with...
Nan Smith
May 17, 2014
Nan Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 17, 2014, Mrs. Nan Bowling Smith, 60, loving wife of Patrick G. Smith, Jr. Mrs. Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing. She worked in the operating room at...
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