Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
June Ganelle "Gay" Boatman
Mar 29, 2013
Mrs. June Ganelle “Gay” Boatman Martinez, GA – Mrs. June Ganelle “Gay” Boatman entered into rest and joined her Lord on Good Friday, March 29, 2013. Mrs. Boatman was a native of Atlanta, GA and wife to the late Ulysses Simpson “U.S.” Boatman. Gay and U.S. moved to Augusta over 50 years ago. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Mary Frances Walker
Mar 29, 2013
Mary Frances Walker Martinez, GA – Mary Frances Walker passed away March 29, 2013 at her home after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on December 27, 1929 in Seneca Falls, NY to the late Salvatore and Pauline LaManna Pennachio. Mrs. Walker retired in 1996 from Federal Civil Service at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Mrs. Walker...
Peter M. Menk
Mar 27, 2013
Peter M. Menk Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 27, 2013, Mr. Peter Murray Menk, 86, loving husband to the late Rosemary Brittingham Menk. Mr. Menk was a native of Montclair, NJ but has lived in Augusta since 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of Fordham University where he...
Whitfield M. 'W.M." Landrum, Jr.
Mar 27, 2013
Whitfield M. Landrum, Jr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 27, 2013, Mr. Whitfield M. “W.M.” Landrum, Jr., 86, husband of Mrs. Faye Peacock Landrum. Mr. Landrum was a former member of St. Luke Methodist Church. He served during World War II and is a Purple Heart recipient. Mr. Landrum was a member of the South Augusta Exchange...
Libby Cook Seguin
Mar 25, 2013
Libby Cook Seguin Upper Marlboro, MD- Elizabeth C. Seguin, 61, of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on Monday March 25, 2013 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi she was a daughter of Louis H. Cook Jr. and the late Susan K. (Keen) Cook. She was married to Robert G. Seguin for thirty one years, celebrating their 31st...
Wilma "Billie" Beierschmitt
Mar 23, 2013
Wilma “Billie” Beierschmitt Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, March 23, 2013, Mrs. Wilma “Billie” Horrell Beierschmitt, 85, beloved wife of 61 years to Albert P. Beierschmitt. Mrs. Beierschmitt was a native of St. Louis, MO. She was a Registered Nurse and worked in hospitals in St. Louis and New Jersey. She resided in Freehold, NJ. She retired...
Patricia Delisio
Mar 21, 2013
Patricia Delisio Retired Texaco and US Air Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on March 21, 2013, Mrs Patricia Flick Martin DeLisio, formerly of Crescent Township, PA. Mrs. Delisio is preceded in death by husband, Michael DeLisio, parents Aldretta and Walter Flick, brothers George and Chester Flick. She is survived by children: James Martin, Jr. (Denise) of Hopewell, PA and...
John M. Dixon
Mar 18, 2013
John M. Dixon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest March 18, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital, John Monroe Dixon, 55, husband of Helena B. Dixon. Mr. Dixon graduated from Butler High School in 1977. He attended Augusta Technical College where he studied welding. He was a retired member of Iron Worker Local Union 709. He was a member of St. Luke...
Samuel Randall "Randy" Penn, MD
Mar 18, 2013
Samuel Randolph Penn, MD Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday night March 16, 2013. “Randy” was born in Roanoke, VA in 1923 where he resided until he left home to attend the University of Virginia. At the University, he completed his undergraduate and Medical School Training. In 1946, he went on to complete an internship at NY Hospital,-Cornell Medical...
James Isaac Weathers, Sr.
Mar 16, 2013
Mr. James I. Weathers, Sr. Augusta, GA – Mr. James I. Weathers, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully in his home with his daughter and son at his side. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Mary Frances Creech Weathers. She was his soul mate and love of his life. He received a Bachelor of...
Guy Fish
Mar 15, 2013
Mr. Guy Fish Augusta, GA – Entered into rest in his daughter’s home on Thursday, March 15, 2013, Mr. Guy Fish, 89, beloved husband for sixty-six years of Gloria Fish. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Mr. Guy Fish was an Army veteran and served his country during World War II. He worked in the construction business as an iron worker and...
Nelle Garner
Mar 13, 2013
Nelle Garner Evans, GA – Entered into rest March 13, 2013 after an extended illness, Nelle Garner, 90, wife of the late Marshall B. Garner. Nelle Garner, a native of Fort Valley, GA, lived her adult life in Augusta as a housewife. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta. She is survived by her son:...
Elaine Whisenhunt
Mar 11, 2013
Elaine Whisenhunt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 11, 2013, Mrs. Elaine Whisenhunt, 61, wife of Mr. Steven L. Whisenhunt. Mrs. Whisenhunt was a native and life long resident of Augusta, GA. She was an avid reader and had a close and personal relationship with God. Family members in addition to her husband include sons: Randy Carver, Jr....
Jose Ramon Cruz-Burgos
Mar 10, 2013
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Burial will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Adrian "Sonny" Ramp
Mar 9, 2013
Adrian “Sonny” Ramp Retired USAF, Senior Master Sergeant Augusta, GA – Adrian Fremont “Sonny” Ramp, Jr., passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 12:00 noon with Fr. Gerald Ragan celebrant. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later...
Victor E. Della-Giustina, DDS
Mar 9, 2013
Victor E. Della-Giustina, DDS Augusta - Entered into rest on Saturday, March 09, 2013 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing home, Victor Emillo Della-Giustina, 94, husband of Mrs. Ellen Della-Giustina. Dr. Della-Giustina was born in Springfield, Mass. to Augusto and Catherine Bianchi Della-Giustina. He attended Classical High School in Springfield, where he first developed a lifelong passion for Opera. After...
Wayne J. Byers
Mar 8, 2013
Wayne J. Byers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, March 8, 2013, Mr. Wayne John Byers, 82, husband of the late Janet Scott Byers. Mr. Byers was a member of Briar Cliff Congregational Church and of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was a graduate of Miami University of Ohio. He was the National Sales Manager of Sterling Drug Company before...
Jeannette C. McNorrill
Mar 7, 2013
Jeannette C. McNorrill Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 07, 2013, Mrs. Jeannette McNorrill, 79, wife of 47 years to the late Haygood L. McNorrill. Mrs. McNorrill was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and the Damren Sunday School Class. She enjoyed her family, grandchildren and loved to travel. Family members include son: H.L.”Mack”...
Emma Ryleigh McPherson
Mar 7, 2013
Emma McPherson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest March 7, 2013, Emma Ryleigh McPherson, three months old, daughter of Benjamin and Melissa McPherson. She is survived by her sister: Bailey McPherson; twin brother: Jack McPherson; maternal grandparents: Wayne and Laura Pardue; paternal grandparents: Tim and Gwen Klym; paternal great-grandmother: Margaret Hopkins; uncle: Michael Pardue; aunt: Katie Klym. She is preceded...
Lt. Col. Anthony Privitera (Ret.)
Mar 7, 2013
Lt. Col. Anthony Privitera (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 07, 2013, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Salvatore Privitera (Ret.), 90, loving husband of 67 years to Mary Privitera. Lt. Col. Privitera was born in Mt. Morris, NY. He was a WWII veteran and a member of the Flying Tigers. He was one of the first registered male nurses...