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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Esther V. Plankey

Esther V. Plankey

Dec 27, 2012

Esther V. Plankey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 27, 2012, Mrs. Esther Veronica Plankey, 93, wife of the late William A. Plankey. Mrs. Plankey was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church for 30 years. She was a veteran of World War II and a retired school nurse. Mrs. Plankey enjoyed lunch with friends and Bingo. Family...

Edward A. Smith "Smitty"

Edward A. Smith "Smitty"

Dec 26, 2012

Edward Smith Augusta, GA – Retired Master Sgt. (United States Army) Edward Andrew “Smitty” Smith, Sr., died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Hospital, Augusta, after a brief and sudden illness. He was 76. A native of Bronx, New York, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Christopher James and Mary Bridget (Gargan) Smith. Upon...

Zenith Stacy

Zenith Stacy

Dec 23, 2012

Zenith Stacy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Mrs. Zenith Stacy, 77, wife of Mr. Don Stacy. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please make charitable contributions in the name of Zenith Stacy at New Hope Worship...

Anne M. Hembree

Anne M. Hembree

Dec 23, 2012

Anne M. Hembree Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 23, 2012, Mrs. Anne M. Hembree, loving wife of 47 years to Mr. Carey D. Hembree. Mrs. Hembree was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired as a manager after 30 years of service from AAFES at Fort Gordon. She enjoyed camping and gardening. She loved her...

Bill Peters

Bill Peters

Dec 23, 2012

Billy (Bill) Peters Evans, GA – Entered into rest at his home surrounded by his family, Sunday, December 23, 2012, Mr. Bill Peters, 76, husband of Mrs. Maureen I. Peters. Mr. Peters was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Dave Hester Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Old Timers Breakfast Club at Hardees. Mr. Peters...

Thomas J. "Jeff" Jarrell

Thomas J. "Jeff" Jarrell

Dec 23, 2012

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 23, 2012, Mr. Thomas J. “Jeff” Jarrell, Jr., 53 son of the late Thomas Jefferson Jarrell, Sr. and Jeanne Culpepper Jarrell. Mr. Jarrell was a member of the Professional Picture Framers Association and worked many years in the family business Baillie’s Art Center. He was an avid Georgia Fan. Family members include...

Carl J. Ferrara

Carl J. Ferrara

Dec 22, 2012

Carl J. Ferrara Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 22, 2012, Mr. Carl J. Ferrara, 86, husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Ferrara. Mr. Ferrara was a Navy Veteran who served in WWII. He was the CEO and owner of J & C Ferrara Jewelry Manufacturing Company. Mr. Ferrara was the first president of the Lions Club of Sommers, NY....

Clarence H. Hamilton

Clarence H. Hamilton

Dec 22, 2012

Clarence H. Hamilton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 22, 2012, Mr. Clarence H. Hamilton, 77, husband of the late Mrs. Erika Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton served in the United States Army for 20 years. He worked as a carpenter following his retirement. Surviving family members include sons: Michael Hamilton (Joann) of Harlem, GA, Mark Hamilton (Rita) of Evans...

Marcus A. Reeves

Marcus A. Reeves

Dec 22, 2012

Marcus A. Reeves Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 22, 2012, Mr. Marcus A. Reeves, 48, husband of Mrs. Arlene Reeves. Marc was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond in 1982 then attended Southern Polytechnical Institute. He worked as a surveyor for Josh Lewis, Sr. Surveyors Co.; Cranston, Robertson and Whitehurst, Wilson Miller, Toole Engineering, Lawson Graham...

Sarah Donar

Sarah Donar

Dec 21, 2012

Sarah Donar Dallas, GA – Entered into rest Friday, December 21, 2012, Mrs. Sarah Bennett Donar, 94, wife of the late of Mr. F.E. “Red” Donar. Mrs. Donar was a native of York, SC, but moved to Augusta when she was six years old and was a member of Trinity-on-the-Hill Methodist for over 80 years. Family members include daughter: Carolyn...

Elise F. Wilson

Elise F. Wilson

Dec 20, 2012

Elise F. Wilson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 20, 2012, Mrs. Elise F. Wilson, wife of the late Mr. Joseph A. Wilson. Family members include son: Stephen Wilson of Augusta and grandchildren: Joseph and Laura. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her daughter Yvonne Wilson. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at...

Donald R. Hadley

Donald R. Hadley

Dec 18, 2012

Donald Roy Hadley Donald Hadley Augusta, GA – Mr. Donald Roy Hadley, 49, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hadley, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Mr. Hadley was a native of Mobile, AL. He was an industrial painter, was of the Baptist faith, and loved to play golf. Donny is survived by his mother and father;...

Agnes Sacco

Agnes Sacco

Dec 18, 2012

Agnes Sacco Spartanburg, SC- Agnes Sacco, 91, of Spartanburg, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Born June 5, 1921, she was the beloved wife, for 60 years, of the late Dr. Ulderico E. Sacco and daughter of the late Luis and Luisa Donato Sacco of Bogono, Italy. Mrs. Sacco was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church,...

Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson

Dec 18, 2012

A service will be held at a later date.

Samuel William "Sam" Pinson III

Samuel William "Sam" Pinson III

Dec 17, 2012

Samuel Pinson III Augusta, GA – Mr. Samuel William “Sam” Pinson III, age 54, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Georgia Health Sciences University Hospital. Mr. Pinson was born in Augusta, GA. and was the son of Elizabeth Sellers Pinson and the late Samuel William Pinson, Jr. He served as a devoted acolyte for many years at St....

John W. "Jack" Burke, Jr.

John W. "Jack" Burke, Jr.

Dec 16, 2012

John W. Burke, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 16, 2012, Mr. John William “Jack” Burke, Jr., 83, husband of Mrs. Loretta Kearns Burke. John W. “Jack” Burke, Jr. was a native of Augusta. He is the son of the late Ellen Gertrude Fagan of Augusta, Georgia and John W. Burke, Sr. of Sharon, GA. Mr. Burke...

Peggy Odenweller

Peggy Odenweller

Dec 16, 2012

Peggy Odenweller Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 16, 2012, Mrs. Peggy Jean Odenweller, 83, wife of the late Richard F. “Dick” Odenweller, Jr. Mrs. Odenweller was a native of Detroit, MI but has lived in Augusta all of her life. She was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy. She retired after 25 years with the Richmond...

Michael K. Bogart

Michael K. Bogart

Dec 15, 2012

Michael Bogart Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 15, 2012, SFC Michael K. Bogart, U.S. Army Retired, 87, husband of the late Eva V. Bogart. Mr. Bogart was a native of Poland. He came to the U.S. at 17 years old. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and retired after 21 years as a medic. He was a...

Rev. Jerald Alan Jerry Taylor

Rev. Jerald Alan Jerry Taylor

Dec 13, 2012

Rev. Jerry Taylor Augusta, GA –Rev. Jerald A. Taylor went to his Lord, Jesus Christ whom he valiantly served, on Thursday, December 13, 2012 Rev. Jerry Alan “Jerry” Taylor was born in Kingsport, TN. He was diagnosed as having cerebral palsy at age one. His parents were told that he probably would never talk or walk and would be mentally...

Thomas S. Kirkpatrick

Thomas S. Kirkpatrick

Dec 13, 2012

Thomas S. Kirkpatrick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 13, 2012, Mr. Thomas Steven Kirkpatrick, 36, loving husband of Christiana Melvin Kirkpatrick. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a native of Fort Belvoir, VA. He was an electrician with Sacks Company and was a Navy Veteran. Family members in addition to his wife include daughter: Katherine Kirkpatrick; parents: Alfred and Monika...