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Graydon F. Lombard
May 10, 2013
Mr. Graydon Frederick Lombard Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 10, 2013, Graydon Frederick Lombard, 76, husband of 55 years to Sandra Hult Lombard. Mr. Lombard attended Bowdoin College prior to entering the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1958. He received his Master’s of Business Administration from United States Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey,...
Mary Helen Adams Whaley
May 9, 2013
Mary Helen Whaley Augusta, GA – Mary Helen Adams Whaley, 88, died May 9, 2013 at her residence after a short battle with cancer. She was born October 4, 1924 in Elbert County, GA to Sallie Mae Warren Adams and Paul Simeon Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Richard Whaley, her parents, her...
Janie Marie Edge
May 9, 2013
Mrs. Janie Marie Edge Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 9, 2013 in her home, Janie Marie Edge, 82, wife of Kenneth “Ken” W. Edge. A native of Beaver Island Township, Mrs. Edge had lived in Augusta since 1964. She was a member of Warren Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School class. Marie was the manager of Photo...
Gerald Gene Thompson
May 8, 2013
Gerald “Gene” Thompson Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 8, 2013, Mr. Gerald “Gene” Thompson, 71, son of the late J.Y. Thompson and the late Ruby Cushman. Gerald was a native of Augusta and retired from Proctor & Gamble. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving from 1968-1969, He served with the 319th Transportation Co in the Army. Gerald...
Linda Dye
May 8, 2013
Linda Dye Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 8, 2013, Mrs. Linda J. Dye, 68, wife of the late Rowland A. Dye. She fought cholangiocarcinoma (cancer) of the bile ducts that spread to the liver for over a year and fought with everything she had. She took care of everyone before she took care of herself. She was...
Annie W. Joe
May 6, 2013
Annie W. Joe Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 6, 2013, Mrs. Annie W. Joe, 102, wife of the late David Joe, Sr. and mother of the late David Joe, Jr. Born 1911 in Canton, China, she came to Augusta in 1930 during the Great Depression. She taught herself English and successfully ran a grocery store for thirty-three...
Harold Bradshaw
May 6, 2013
Mr. Harold Finley Bradshaw Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 6, 2013, Harold Finley Bradshaw, 86, husband of Eutha Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw was a native of Morganton, NC. He served his country as a sailor in the United States Navy and worked as a General Foreman for Pontiac Motors. In addition to his wife, family members include daughter...
Elmore K. Harper
May 5, 2013
Elmore K. Harper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2013, Mr. Elmore Kirk Harper, 90, husband of the late Martha Wilson Harper. Mr. Harper was a lifetime member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church.. He was founder and owner of Hillandale Farms, Inc and was also a member of the Chattahoochee, FL Rotary Club. He served in...
Aurelia Sancken Jernigan
May 5, 2013
Aurelia Sancken Jernigan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 5, 2013, Mrs. Aurelia Jernigan, wife of the late Harry W. Jernigan, Jr. Family members include daughter: Jeanne Duncan Harrison of Augusta; son: George Sancken Harrison of Augusta; stepchildren: Carol Ann Jernigan (John) Cagle of Buxton, ME, Harry W. (Caroline) Jernigan, III of Virginia Beach, VA, Frank Jernigan of...
Jack Bartles
May 2, 2013
Jack Bartles Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 2, 2013, Mr. Jack Bartles, 81, husband of Mrs. Margaret Irwin Bartles. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Bill (Emily) Bartles, Steve (Becky) Bartles; daughters: Nancy (David) Sammons, Sharon (Karl) Eliason; sisters: Jean (Bill) Blackard; Evelyn (Randall) Blanchard; and grandchildren: Pamela, Chris, Drew, Ali, Chelsea, Thomas, Bailie,...
Viola Walton
May 2, 2013
Mrs. Viola Walton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 2, 2013, Mrs. Viola Anderson Wheatley Walton, 94. Mrs. Walton was a native of Columbia County, GA. She enjoyed her job at Sibley Mill and retired as a weaver after 30 years of service. She was a faithful servant for the Lord and attended New Heights Baptist Church. Early...
Robert G. "Bob" Matthews
May 2, 2013
Rev. Robert “Bob” Matthews, Sr. Hephzibah, GA – Robert Gordon “Bob “ Matthews, Sr “Old Lighting”, 83, born May 16, 1929 in Atlanta, GA died May 2, 2013 at his home. He worked for Southern Bell & AT&T retiring in 1984 after 36 years of service. He served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a member of...
Gus Phillips
May 2, 2013
Mr. Gus R. Phillips Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 2, 2013, Gus R. Phillips, 95, husband of Dora S. Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a native of Crossett, AK and moved to Augusta in 1966. He retired from Georgia Pacific in 1982 as the Personnel Director. He enjoyed his church and loved to garden. He loved his family,...
Archie Burkhalter
May 1, 2013
Archie Burkhalter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Mr. Archie L. Burkhalter, 68, husband of Mrs. Carolyn Moyer Burkhalter. Family members in addition to his wife include children: Dwayne Burkhalter, Elaine Moore, Ronald Burkhalter, Tony Moyer, Jamie Burkhalter; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister: Brenda Burkhalter. Prior to retiring he worked for Radio...
Colton Barker
Apr 29, 2013
Colton Ayerst Barker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest April 29, 2013, Colton Ayerst Barker, infant son of Joe and Lauren Barker. In his short month of life, Colton was loved by many. He was an amazing baby that had such a strong will to live. He will always be Mommy and Daddy’s baby boy. In addition to his parents,...
Alice P. Beck
Apr 29, 2013
Alice P. Beck Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 29, 2013, Mrs. Alice P. Beck, 100, wife of the late Tom Beck. Mrs. Beck was born in Randolph, LA to Thomas and Julia Prewett. She graduated high school in Pine Hill, AL in 1929. While in Nursing School in Tuscaloosa, AL in 1932, she met the love of...
James "Jim" M. Davies
Apr 26, 2013
Mr. James “Jim” M. Davies Martinez, GA – Entered into rest April 26, 2013 in his home, Mr. James “Jim” M. Davies, 70, husband of Sharon Rains Davies for forty-two years. Mr. Davies was born in Rochester, NY in 1943. In 1965, he enrolled at Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, IN, following his graduation from Hanover College in...
Carole C. Bailey
Apr 22, 2013
Carole C. Bailey Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 22, 2013, Mrs. Carole C. Bailey, 74, wife of 42 years to Mr. Richard E. Bailey. Born Carolyn Josephine Christian on October 29, 1938, daughter of the late Foster Anderson Christian and the late Carolyn Josephine Strickland died peacefully at the home she so dearly loved. Mrs. Bailey was...
Julian C. Hargrove
Apr 21, 2013
Julian C. Hargrove Insurance Underwriter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 21, 2013, Mr. Julian Campbell Hargrove, 89, husband of Margaret Steed Hargrove. Mr. Hargrove was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He attended grade school and Richmond Academy. He entered in the US Army in 1942 and participated in D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was discharged...
Melba Weeks
Apr 20, 2013
Melba Weeks Augusta, GA – Mrs. Melba M. Weeks, 71, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Mrs. Weeks was a native of Augusta, GA. As a child she moved to Miami, FL in 1954 but returned to Augusta in 1988. She was a tremendous caretaker for all animals, big or small. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and...
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