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April Elaine Starks
Jun 11, 2012
April Elaine Starks GROVETOWN, GA - Peace came to April Elaine Starks (SFC, Ret.), age 66, on June 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Formerly of Norfolk, VA, April joined the military in 1967 and served proudly for 20 years. Retiring from Ft. Gordon, GA, in 1987, she made Grovetown her home, not hesitating to get involved with...
Mary Jane Davis Johnson
Jun 11, 2012
Mary Jane Davis Johnson Augusta, Ga. – Mary Jane Davis Johnson, 89, entered into rest June 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Riley B. Davis and their son Donald B. Davis, and her second husband Earl Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was born in Barnwell, S.C. and resided in Augusta. She sold Avon cosmetics for over 30...
Eugene "Gene" Richard Kowalczyk
Jun 10, 2012
Eugene “Gene” Richard Kowalczyk USAF Chief Master Sgt. (ret) Martinez, GA –Surrounded by his family, Mr. Eugene “Gene” Richard Kowalczyk, 77, entered into rest at his residence on Sunday, June 10, 2012 after a nine month battle with cancer. He was a loving husband of 54 years to Fern Weaver Kowalczyk. Gene is a native of Oconto, WI and, despite...
Naomi Morris Erb
Jun 9, 2012
Naomi Morris Erb Appling, GA – Naomi Lillian Morris Erb left her earthly home on June 9, 2012. Born in Augusta, Georgia on November 11, 1935, she was preceded in death by her parents, Louie Morris, Sr., and Robbie Walton Morris, and by her husband of 56 years, Henry John Erb. “Grandma” is survived by her children, Michael J. Erb...
Anita Ritchey
Jun 9, 2012
Anita Ritchey Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 9, 2012, Mrs. Anita Ritchey, 82, wife of Rev. James Harold Ritchey. Mrs. Ritchey was a native of Prichard, AL. She graduated from Baptist Hospital Nursing School in New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Ritchey was a member of Bible Cathedral Church in Evans. She worked as a Nurse Team Leader for...
Patrick McKeown
Jun 8, 2012
Patrick A. McKeown Augusta, GA – Mr. Patrick Arthur McKeown, Jr., 76, devoted husband of 50 years to Kathleen McKeown, finished his race and went to glory on Friday, June 8, 2012. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him for his booming laugh, Marian devotion and ready heart to serve anyone in need. He did not aspire...
James E. Miller
Jun 8, 2012
James E. Miller Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 8, 2012, Mr. James E. Miller, 65. Mr. Miller was born and lived in Abingdon, VA. until the age of 12. He moved to Augusta at the age of 13. Mr. Miller owned a paint contracting company and was self employed for over 40 years. Family members include son:...
John C. Hoover
Jun 6, 2012
John C. Hoover Augusta, GA –Mr. John C. Hoover, husband of Mrs. Nell Tankersley Hoover, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, after a brief illness. Mr. Hoover was a member of National Hills Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was a member of the Men’s Adult Sunday School Class. He was the...
George G. Sweeney
Jun 6, 2012
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thomas Poteet & Son.
Georgia Ann Snell
Jun 5, 2012
Georgia Ann Snell Appling, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Ms. Georgia Ann Snell, age 85. Ms. Snell was a native of Pinetucky, GA. She was a Professor Emeritus of Nursing Education. Ms. Snell taught at multiple universities including Loyola University, Chicago, IL, Columbia University, New York, NY, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, University of Georgia, Athens, GA,...
David Gross
Jun 5, 2012
Mr. David Gross Augusta, GA – Mr. David Gross, 57, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Mr. Gross was a native of Everitt, KY. He was the former owner and operator of Timeless Granite and Marble. Mr. Gross served as an Army Ranger. He was a hard working man who loved to travel, fish and spend time with...
John L. Johnson
Jun 4, 2012
Mr. John L. Johnson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 4, 2012, Mr. John L. Johnson, age 89, husband of Imogene O.”Jean” Johnson for 60 1/2 years. John was born in Harperville, MS. He was the son of William Harvey Johnson, Sr. and Lela Beasley Johnson. During his early years, he lived in Simpson, LA. In 1935 the...
Donna Jean Duling
Jun 1, 2012
Ms. Donna J. Duling Augusta, GA – Ms. Donna Jean Duling, 63, entered into rest at her home on Friday, June 1, 2012. Ms. Duling was a lifelong resident of Columbia County and retired from University Hospital after 39 years of service in the OB department. Ms. Duling is the daughter of the late Lodema C. and Harold A. Duling...
Henry G. Harry
Jun 1, 2012
Mr. Henry G. Harry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 1, 2012, Mr. Henry Grady Harry, 85, husband of Mrs. Sue Randall Harry. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Michael Grady Harry and wife Karen of St. Simons Island, GA, Stephen Joseph Harry of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Gregory David Harry of Madison, GA; sister: Julia...
Helen Thompson Garrison
May 31, 2012
Helen Thompson Garrison Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, May 31, 2012, Mrs. Helen Pace Thompson Garrison, age 77. Family members include daughters: Helen Elizabeth “Lisa” Franklin and Laura Pace Short; grandson: David Noble Franklin; cousin: Pace Barnes Pruitt and wife Kay; special friend: the late George Herman Dieter, Jr. Mrs. Garrison was a native of Atlanta, GA...
Tyre Gay
May 30, 2012
Mr. Tyre Gay Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 30, 3012, Mr. Tyre Gay, 81, husband of Mrs. Demaris Gay. Mr. Gay was a native of Jenkins County but lived most of his life in Augusta. He was a veteran of the US Army. Later he began a career with Western Electric that lasted for 29 years. Most...
Marion M. Moore
May 28, 2012
Mrs. Marion M. Moore Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 28, 2012, Mrs. Marion Marianne Moore, 70, wife of Mr. Benjamin Moore. Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Herbert and Martha Dittrich. She was a native of Germany but lived in the Augusta area since 1963. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of...
Carolyn Smithson "Bubba"
May 27, 2012
Carolyn Smithson Augusta, GA – Carolyn Smithson, “Bubba”, loving wife of 61 years to Mr. H.D. “Smitty” Smithson entered into rest Sunday, May 27, 2012. Carolyn served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. She was an Emeritas member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Martinez Chapter. During her lifetime she was active in the Forest...
Phyllis Jackson
May 25, 2012
Mrs. Phyllis Jackson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 25, 2012, Mrs. Phyllis Jackson, 94, wife of the late Mr. James K. Jackson. After retiring from the Sacramento School System, Mrs. Jackson moved to Augusta in 1996 to be near her family. She was full of life, fun and a joy to be around. Mrs. Jackson helped raise...
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