Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas
Byrdie Jo Kerby
Oct 27, 2011
Mrs. Byrdie Jo Kerby Augusta, GA – Mrs. Byrdie Jo Kerby, 81, entered into rest Thursday, October 27, 2011. Mrs. Kerby was born in Denton, GA and resided in Augusta. She was a member of St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church. Mrs. Kerby retired from the Civilian Personnel Office at Ft. Gordon. She was a member of the Green Meadows Country...
Francis Ivins Doyle
Oct 25, 2011
Francis Ivins Doyle Augusta, GA – Francis Ivins Doyle, 82, entered into rest Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at his residence. He was the husband of 50 years to Elizabeth Dorr Doyle. He was a native, lifelong resident of Augusta, Ga. He graduated from Sacred Heart Grammar School, Boy’s Catholic High School, the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in...
Harbin Layton Hurst, Sr.
Oct 25, 2011
Mr. Harbin L. Hurst, Sr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Harbin Layton Hurst, Sr., affectionally known as Jose entered into rest at the VA. Hospital on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Mr. Hurst was born in Wooster, ARK on April 9, 1923, the son of Augustus Layton Hurst and Mary A. Newton Hurst. Harbin served in the United States Air Force during...
Charlotte P. Green
Oct 25, 2011
Augusta, GA – Entered into Heaven, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at her residence with family and friends by her side, Ms. Charlotte P. Green, age 87. Ms. Green lived in Birmingham, AL for 35 years where she retired as a public school teacher before moving to Augusta for the last 9 years. She was an associate member of the Alleluia...
R.E. "Randy" Watkins, Jr.
Oct 22, 2011
Mr. R.E. Watkins, Jr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Randolph E. “Randy” Watkins, Jr., 82, husband of 61years to Mrs. Audrey B. Watkins. Mr. Watkins attended the Academy of Richmond County, Boys Catholic High, Junior College of Augusta, Gulf Radio School and the Augusta Center of University of Georgia. He was...
Hyo Choul Kim
Oct 21, 2011
Mrs. Hyo Choul Kim Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, October 21, 2011, Mrs. Hyo Choul Kim, 87, wife of the late Mr. Chong Kuk Kim. Mrs. Kim was a native of Sin-ui-ju, North Korea. She was a member of the Augusta Korean Methodist Church. Family members include son-in-law, Richard Halsted and a daughter, Haeng Cha Halsted of Evans,...
Runelle Elizabeth Childs
Oct 20, 2011
Martinez, GA – Mrs. Runelle Elizabeth Childs entered into rest at her home surrounded by family and loved ones on October 20, 2011. Mrs. Childs is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Bobby D. Childs and her three children Steve Childs (Pam) of Martinez, GA, Vicki Courtney (Tim) of Evans, GA, Chris Childs (Lisa) of Evans, GA. She...
Owen C. Smitherman
Oct 18, 2011
Mr. Owen C. Smitherman Augusta, GA – After a long road of pain and suffering, Mr. Owen C. Smitherman, slipped peacefully into eternity Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Mr. Smitherman was retired from the U.S. Navy with the rank of Chief Petty Officer after serving 23 years. He served in 15 major battles in the Pacific during WWII and the Korean...
Cathy Albea
Oct 18, 2011
Mrs. Cathy Albea Augusta, GA – Entered into rest October 18, 2011 at Golden Living-Windermere, Mrs. Cathy Albea, 76, wife of the late James Albea. Mrs. Albea was born in Juliette, GA. She was a retired nurse. Family members include her brother, Lewis Hencely and sister, Julia Colvin, both of Forsythe, GA. She will be laid to rest beside her...
Rev. "Jack" Jagoditsch
Oct 17, 2011
Rev. “Jack” Jagoditsch Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 17, 2011, Rev. John Charles “Jack” Jagoditsch, Jr., 64, husband of Fran C. Jagoditsch. Rev. Jagoditsch was born in Chattanooga, TN.; but grew up in Memphis, TN. He received his undergraduate from Lambeth College in Jackson, TN. He served as Area Director for Young Life Ministries International in Jackson,...
Mary "Mayme" Lifsey
Oct 16, 2011
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 16, 2011 Mrs. Mary “Mayme” Lifsey, 90, beloved wife of 68 years to Leonard Horace Lifsey. Mrs. Lifsey was a native of Georgetown, GA. She lived in Augusta since 1955 after returning from 3 years stationed in Germany with her husband. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church since 1956 and...
Dorothy J. "Dot" Colman
Oct 16, 2011
Dorothy J. “Dot” Colman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 16, 2011, Mrs. Dorothy J. “Dot” Colman, 86, beloved wife of 65 years of the late Lt. Col. Philip E. Colman. Mrs. Colman was preceded in death by her parents Robert Sangster Carpenter and Pearl Varina Johnson. Mrs. Colman was born in 1925 in Houston, TX. She was...
Misty Eastham
Oct 16, 2011
Misty Eastham Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 16, 2011, Mrs. Misty Eastham, 36, wife of Mr. Kris Eastham. Mrs. Eastham grew up in North Carolina. Misty was the very finest example of a military wife to her husband Kris, always devoted, supportive and understanding. She was a life time member of the Girl Scouts and received...
Ann Mielke
Oct 14, 2011
Ann Osbon Mielke AUGUSTA, GA – Ann Osbon Mielke, retired nurse, entered into rest on October 14, 2011 at Trinity Hospital. Ann is survived by sons: Michael C. Osbon (Kristan), Christopher G. Osbon, and John W. Osbon, grandchildren: Emily Ellis Osbon and David G. Osbon, sister: Jane Ellis. She was predeceased by her parents: Ann Chivington Ellis and George Johnson...
Marianne Krakowiak
Oct 14, 2011
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on October 14th, 2011 at Alexian Brothers Village Health and Rehabilitation Center, Signal Mountain, TN. Mrs. Marianne Krakowiak , 80, wife of the late Dr. Francis J. (Frank) Krakowiak (COL Ret). She was born in Detroit Michigan, retired from Richmond County Public Schools as a Speech Therapist. Mrs. Krakowiak was a member of St....
MAJ John P. Clements (US Army Retired)
Oct 13, 2011
MAJ John P. Clements US Army Retired Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, October 13, 2011, MAJ John P. Clements (US Army Retired), 92, loving husband of Carol Harley Clements. MAJ Clements was a native of Macon, GA and resided in Augusta since 1963. He was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church for over 40...
George W. Henry, Sr.
Oct 11, 2011
George W. Henry, Sr. Augusta, GA – Mr. George W. Henry, Sr., 94, entered into rest Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Mr. Henry was a native of Maysville, GA. He was a U.S. Veteran. Mr. Henry was a member of First Christian Church in Valdosta. Family members include sons: George W. Henry, Jr. and wife Marcia of Eatonton, GA, William G....
Clay Storey
Oct 10, 2011
Mr. Clay Storey Appling, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 10, 2011, Mr. Clay Storey, 49, husband of Mrs. Joy Thomas Storey. Mr. Storey worked with his dad in their specialty masonry business, E.W. Storey and Son. He enjoyed fishing and loved his 2 grandchildren. Family members in addition to his wife include son, Christopher; grandchildren: Kasey and Haley;...
Kimberly Hynes
Oct 9, 2011
Mrs. Kimberly Clevenger Hynes Mrs. Kimberly Clevenger Hynes, 49, entered into rest on October 9, 2011 to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Kim was a native of Morgantown, WV and lived in Martinez, GA. A celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on October 15, 2011 at 3 o’clock at Wesley United Methodist Church, 825 N. Belair Rd.,...
Helen Mahadai Jagnandan
Oct 9, 2011
Mrs. Helen M. Jagnandan Augusta, GA – Helen Mahadai Jagnandan, 84, entered into rest Sunday, October 9, 2011 at University Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on December 9, 1926 in Guyana, South America, Mrs. Jagnandan was a retired teacher at Josey High School in Augusta where she taught for over 20 years. She served in various volunteer capacities in...