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Roger Wade Messex
Jul 11, 2012
Roger Messex Augusta, GA – Mr. Roger Wade Messex entered into rest on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Mr. Messex was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Family members include daughters: Terriann Benzel (Carrie) of Augusta, GA, Mercedes Messex of Klamath, OR, Augustine Messex of Klamath, OR; son: Wade Messex (Jessica) of Savannah, GA; 2 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; brothers: Jimmy...
Bessie Malone
Jul 9, 2012
Bessie Malone Augusta, GA- Claudia Bessie Merriwether Malone died on Monday, July 9, 2012, at Kentwood Nursing Facility surrounded by her family. She was born on February 15, 1920, in Robinsonville, Alabama, and was the tenth of eleven children born to Jacob and Claudia Robinson Merriwether. She grew up in Atmore, AL. She was a graduate of the University of...
Florence J. "Skeet or "Mac" McClain
Jul 8, 2012
Florence J. McClain Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 8, 2012, Mr. Florence J. “Skeet” or “Mac” McClain, 76, loving husband of Annette L. McClain. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Mike McClain (Andrea) of Augusta and Tommy McClain of Athens; step-son: Larry Doyle of North Carolina; daughters: Joyce Hensley (Russell) of North Augusta, Beth...
Joe A. Salaz
Jul 4, 2012
Joe A. Salaz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 4, 2012, Mr. Joe A. Salaz, 84, husband of Mrs. Sandy Salaz. Mr. Salaz was a member at Fleming Christian Church. He served in WWII, the Korean War, and two tours in Vietnam where he received the bronze star. He was proud to be an American. His brother and...
Norman C. Farrar
Jul 4, 2012
Norman C. Farrar US Army Lt. Col (RET.) Augusta, GA – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Norman C. Farrar, beloved husband of 43 years of the late Elisabeth Farrar, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Kentwood Nursing Facility at the age of 84. He is survived by one daughter, Karen Farrar of Martinez, and four sons, Norman Farrar and...
William A. Stiger
Jul 3, 2012
William A. Stiger Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at his residence, William A. Stiger, 69, husband of Madeline C. Stiger. Mr. Stiger has resided in Evans since 1986 and retired from the Savannah River Plant. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Twin City Bass Masters Club and was an US Army...
Betty E. Tudor
Jul 3, 2012
Betty E. Tudor Augusta, GA. - Entered into rest on July 3, 2012 at Lake Crossing Nursing Home, Mrs. Betty E. Tudor, age 85, wife of the late James M Tudor. Other family members include her daughter: Sheryl Bergum and husband Dave; grandson: James Bergum and wife Traci; great-grandsons: Bradley and Ryan; sister: Eunice Andersen and husband Steve; brother: Robert...
Myra T. Green
Jul 2, 2012
Myra T. Green Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 2, 2012, Myra T. Green, 98, wife of the late Mr. Doyle Green. Mrs. Green was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Green is survived by several nieces and nephews and cousin: Sally Givens. Mrs. Green is predeceased by: son: Marvin Williams of Belvedere, SC;...
Terri Anne Jarrett Chavous
Jul 1, 2012
Terri Anne Jarrett Chavous Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 1, 2012, Mrs. Terri Anne Jarrett Chavous, 68, wife of Mr. John Hobson Chavous, Jr. Mrs. Chavous was a very active life member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was a substitute teacher for Richmond County schools. Mrs. Chavous was a pink lady for St. Joseph Hospital....
Gary Dan Brown
Jul 1, 2012
Gary D. Brown Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 1, 2012, Mr. Gary Dan Brown, Sr. 66, husband of Mrs. Anna Brown. Mr. Brown was a native of Chatham County GA but lived in Augusta for the last 8 years. He retired as a pipe fitter from the Local 188 in Savannah after 36 years of service. Mr....
Nora D. Griffin
Jun 29, 2012
Nora D. Griffin Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family, Nora D. Griffin, 79, wife of the late Ralph M. Griffin, Jr. Mrs. Griffin was born in Bamburg but lived in Augusta most of her life. She retired after 36 years with Sibley Mill. She was a lady with a giving heart...
Carbon Trenver Stewart
Jun 28, 2012
Mr. Carbon Trenver Stewart Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Trinity Hospital in Augusta, GA, Mr. Carbon Trenver Stewart, 67, husband of Paula Stewart for 45 years. Carbon served his country honorably in the Vietnam War as a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. During his service as a Green Beret, he toured in...
Lucille Earlene Herron
Jun 28, 2012
Lucille Earlene Herron North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest, Thursday, June 28, 2012, Ms. Lucille Earlene Herron, 86. Ms. Herron retired from Gracewood State Hospital after 26 years of service. She was a member of the Garden City Bowling Club. Ms. Herron loved her five grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren most of all. She is survived by her family...
Florine M. Fuller
Jun 28, 2012
Florine M. Fuller Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 28, 2012, Mrs. Florine M. Fuller, 96, wife of the late Mr. Harold Fuller. Mrs. Fuller was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She worked as an associate for Augusta College Bookstore. She was a former member of the Toastmasters, Military Order of World Wars and Women In Construction. Mrs....
COL(Ret) Robert S. Snead
Jun 27, 2012
COL (Ret.) Robert S. Snead US Army Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 27, 2012, COL (Ret.) Robert S. Snead, 76, husband of Mrs. Betty Snead. COL Snead was born in Louisiana. He received his Bachelors Degree from Centenary College and his Masters Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. COL Snead had a highly distinguished career as...
Jerome W. "Bill" Odom
Jun 26, 2012
Jerome W. “Bill” Odom Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Mr. Jerome W. “Bill” Odom, 76, husband of Mrs. Mary Alice Odom. Mr. Odom was a native of Daytona Beach, Fl but lived in Augusta since 1974. He was of the Baptist faith. Family members in addition to his wife include his loving companion Murphy. Graveside...
William Ralph "Bill" Barrett
Jun 26, 2012
Mr. Bill Barrett Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Mr. William Ralph “Bill” Barrett, 54, husband of Mrs. Kathy Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a native of North Carolina. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He spent his entire professional career with Southern Company at Plant Vogtle....
John D. "Sonny" Batchelor
Jun 24, 2012
John D. Batchelor, Sr. “Sonny” Augusta, GA – Retired maintenance mechanic, John D. Batchelor, Sr., 65, entered into rest Sunday, June 24, 2012 at University Hospital. Mr. Batchelor was a native of Langley, SC and had lived in the Augusta area most of his life. He is the beloved husband of Katherine Wylds Batchelor. He loved to fish, work on...
Mildred Grice "Midge" Keel
Jun 23, 2012
Mildred Grice Keel Mildred (Midge) Grice Keel, 90, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at National Health Care after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Bath, SC, Mrs. Keel was the daughter of the late Henry Benjamin Grice and Carrie Lee Cartledge Grice. She was the valedictorian of the Langley-Bath High School class of 1938....
Dorothy Kelly "Dotsy" Westbrook
Jun 22, 2012
Dorothy Kelly Westbrook Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 22, 2012, Mrs. Dorothy “Dotsy” Kelly Westbrook, 87, wife of 60 years to Mr. Richard “Dick” G. Westbrook, Jr. Mrs. Westbrook graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy and attended Augusta Junior College. She was a devout Catholic and a proud member of Saint Mary on the Hill Catholic Church....
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