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Hatsuko "Peggy" Ruiz
Nov 23, 2013
Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 23, 2013, Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz, 89, wife of August Ruiz, Sr. In addition to her husband, family members include daughters: Christine Jones (Steven) of Augusta, GA and Darlene Ardoin (Gene) of Magnolia, TX; sons: August Ruiz, Jr. (Laura) of Sebastian, FL and Daniel Ruiz (fiancée Daniella Piperno) of New...
Ralph Jonah Simons
Nov 23, 2013
Ralph Jonah Simons Augusta, GA – Ralph Jonah Simons passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013, 86, husband of June Clark Simons. Mr. Simons, a native of Thomson, GA, attended Thomson High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Business degree in 1949. He served in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. Mr....
Jeanne S. Baucom
Nov 21, 2013
Jeanne S. Baucom Augusta, GA – Jeanne S. Baucom, 77, went home to be with the Lord November 21, 2013, wife of Jim “Short” O. Baucom. Mrs. Baucom was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Joe Easler Sunday School Class. She taught Sunday school in the youth and adult divisions for the past 50 years. She was manager...
Thurmond Gary Smith
Nov 21, 2013
Thurmond Gary Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 21, 2013, Thurmond Gary Smith, 60, husband of Joy Smith. A native of Augusta, GA, Mr. Smith was a member of Warren Baptist Church and attended The Sanctuary. He worked as an electrician with Johnson Control for 18 years. In addition to his wife, family members include son: T....
Gertrude K. Carn
Nov 21, 2013
Gertrude K. Carn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 21, 2013, Gertrude K. Carn, 98, wife of the late George Lewis Carn. Mrs. Carn was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, a member of St. John United Methodist Church and previously a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. She retired from Gracewood...
Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.)
Nov 17, 2013
Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 17, 2013, Roy Joseph Barrios, 80, husband of Lorena Holland Barrios. A native of Thibodaux, LA, he served an exemplary career in the United States Army for 28 years. Other family members include daughters: Danielle A. Barrios of Gracewood, GA, Denise A. Barrios (Tony) of Commerce, GA;...
Mary Elizabeth Blackston "Big Nanny"
Nov 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Blackston Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 17, 2013, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blackston, 78, wife of 64 years to Mr. Aaron Blackston. Mrs. Blackston was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She worked as a Supervisor for Homestead Draperies. Mrs. Blackston was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known as “Big Nanny”...
Virginia Balducci
Nov 16, 2013
Virginia Balducci Augusta, GA – Mary Virginia Wachendorfer Kelly Balducci, 94, of Newberry, SC, danced into the arms of Jesus on November 16, 2013. She was born to the late Clara and Charles Wachendorfer on January 28, 1919, in Joliet, IL. She married the late Michael C. Kelly on April 6, 1941 and they made their home in Joliet. Virginia...
Kenneth Andrew Cone
Nov 16, 2013
Kenneth Cone Augusta, GA – Kenneth Andrew Cone, 78, husband of Diane Amacker Cone entered into rest Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born in Lodge, South Carolina on July 26, 1935 to the late Agnes Valentine Cone and Herman Andrew Cone. Mr. Cone is survived by his daughter, Kelly Christine, his son, Kenneth Andrew Cone, Jr. and his daughter,...
Michael Golosky
Nov 14, 2013
Michael Golosky Augusta, GA – Mr. Michael Neal Golosky, 66, entered into rest on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Mr. Golosky attended Church of the Most Holy Trinity and St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. He attended Butler High School and he then served in the US Army. He was owner and operator of N & W Camera Exchange from...
Raymon L. DeBarge
Nov 12, 2013
Raymond L. DeBarge Augusta, GA – Mr. Raymond L. DeBarge, 89, husband of the late Gladys Irene DeBarge, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Mr. DeBarge was the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha DeBarge of Springfield, MA. He served in the United States Army, being the last of four brothers who served in World...
Joyce Bentley Wireman
Nov 12, 2013
Joyce Bentley Wireman Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the residence, Joyce Bentley Wireman, 78, wife of the late Roy Wireman, Jr. Joyce was a native of Lackey, Kentucky, having made Augusta her home for the past 49 years. She was a retired hairdresser, and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She worked tirelessly and...
Donald Anderson
Nov 12, 2013
Donald Anderson Augusta, GA – Donald Allan Anderson, 83, passed away with his family by his side on November 12, 2013, in Augusta, GA. Born in Duluth, MN in 1930, Don graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1952 and was a proud “Golden Gopher” alumnus. He moved to Augusta upon graduation seeking a warmer climate. He joined the E.I...
Mary Elizabeth Perrini Simpson
Nov 12, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Perrini Simpson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest November 12, 2013, Mary Elizabeth Perrini Simpson, 86, wife of 55 years to David K. Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was a native of Jersey City, NJ. She was a faithful attendee of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She was a fantastic cook, joyful homemaker, and a wonderful wife and mother....
Minnie Louise Page Whisnant
Nov 9, 2013
Minnie Louise Page Whisnant Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 9, 2013, Minnie Louise Page Whisnant, 81, wife of Lawrence L. Whisnant. In addition to her husband, family members include daughter: Ginny Gallahar; son: Roy Brown; 2 step-daughters: Theresa Bolyard, Melissa Kinard; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: Roy L. Page...
Melvin L. "Mel" Cox
Nov 7, 2013
Melvin L. Cox Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 7, 2013, Mr. Melvin L. “Mel” Cox, 61, beloved husband of Mrs. Deborah M. Cox. Mr. Cox has lived in Martinez for the past 20 years. He was the assistant IT Director for Walton Options where he worked with the training and equipment for the disabled. Family members in...
Charlita M."Lita" Moulton
Nov 6, 2013
Charlita M. Moulton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 6, 2013, Mrs. Charlita M. “Lita” Moulton, 52, loving wife of David Lee Moulton. Mrs. Moulton was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Martinez Congregation. Family members in addition to her husband include parents: Charlie Mills and Dorothy Morgan; daughters: Celeste Sanchez of Martinez and Jennifer Small...
Terry O. Childers, Sr.
Nov 5, 2013
Terry O. Childers, Sr., LUTCF Augusta, GA – Received his crown of righteousness, November 5, 2013, Terry O. Childers, Sr., LUTCF, 66, husband of 45 years to Lynne B. Childers. Mr. Childers was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first Major League Baseball draft in 1965 out of the Academy of Richmond County; he did not sign and...
Thomas John Kelly, Jr.
Nov 5, 2013
Thomas John Kelly, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Thomas Kelly, Jr., 28. Thomas John Kelly, Jr., son of Thomas John Kelly, Sr. of Vidalia, GA and Kim French of Sharon, NY. He served for the United States Marine Corps for three years. He was a sophomore at Georgia Regents University and was a brother...
Barbara M. Watwood
Nov 5, 2013
Barbara M. Watwood Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Mrs. Barbara M. Watwood, 83, wife of the late Mr. James A. “Jim” Watwood. Mrs. Watwood was an active member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church where she participated in the St. Andrew Presbyterian Women. Prior to moving to Augusta, she was an active member at Heritage Presbyterian...
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