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William A. "Bill" Price

William A. "Bill" Price

Aug 15, 2010

William “Bill” A. Price William (Bill) Anthony Price, 72, died peacefully at home from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on August 15, 2010 with his wife Barbara tenderly by his side. Bill was extremely happy that he and Barbara had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a week earlier with all his family and dear friends present for the momentous occasion. 2...

Edna P. Bedenbaugh

Edna P. Bedenbaugh

Aug 14, 2010

Edna P. Bedenbaugh AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mrs. Edna P. Bedenbaugh, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010, wife of the late Lt. Arthur C. Bedenbaugh. Mrs. Bedenbaugh was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She was a 1935 graduate of Tubman High School and was a member of The Hill Baptist Church and the Eastern Star –...

Eva Henderson

Eva Henderson

Aug 14, 2010

Eva Marie Henderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 14, 2010, Mrs. Eva Marie Henderson, 64, wife of Mr. Michael H. Henderson. On August 14, the world lost a wonderful woman and the best Mom a son could ever hope for to cancer. She was born and raised in Nuremberg, Germany in 1946 and in her 64 years...

Jack T. Eckert

Jack T. Eckert

Aug 12, 2010

Mr. Jack T. Eckert Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 12, 2010, Mr. John T. “Jack” Eckert, 86, beloved husband of 49 years to Mrs. Rita Eckert of Augusta. Family members in addition to his wife include son: John T. Eckert of Augusta; daughter: Carol E. Strawn and husband Bob of Fitzgerald, GA; grandson: the late Bryan Strawn;...

Katherine Dixon

Katherine Dixon

Aug 10, 2010

Katherine J. Dixon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Mrs. Katherine Jones Dixon, 81, wife of the late John Dixon Jr. Mrs. Dixon was a native of Fitzgerald GA and lived in the Augusta area for life. She retired from Gracewood State School & Hospital. Mrs. Dixon was a member of the Eastern Star, Southside Baptist...

Ricky Williamson

Ricky Williamson

Aug 10, 2010

Rick Williamson US Army Retired Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Mr. Rick Williamson, 58, husband of 37 years to Gwen Williamson of Hephzibah. Mr. Williamson was born in Pontiac, Michigan and was the youngest of seven children. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. He served 3 tours in Germany, 1...

Sara Thigpen

Sara Thigpen

Aug 9, 2010

Augusta, GA – Sara Prescott Thigpen, wife of the late Roy Felton Thigpen went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2010. She was born in Jefferson County on June 7, 1920. She was the eldest of eleven children of the late Elbert & Ola (Stewart) Prescott. She was a homemaker, loved gardening, cooking & spending time...

Sheena J. Gantt

Sheena J. Gantt

Aug 8, 2010

Sheena J. Gantt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 8, 2010, Mrs. Sheena J. Gantt, 24, wife of Adam Gantt. Mrs. Gantt was born in Aschaffenburg, Germany and had lived in the Augusta area since 1994. She was a 2004 graduate from Lakeside High School. Mrs. Gantt received her First Communion at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic...

Annie M. Terpak

Annie M. Terpak

Aug 7, 2010

Annie M. Terpak Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 7, 2010, Mrs. Annie M. Terpak, 85, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Michael Terpak. Mrs. Terpak was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of St. Ignatius of Antioch Church and was retired Civil Service from the V.A. Lenwood Division. Mrs. Terpak...

Linda D. Plyler

Linda D. Plyler

Aug 6, 2010

Linda D. Plyler Ret. SFC - US Army Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 06, 2010, age 60, SFC Linda D. Plyler of Grovetown, GA. SFC Plyler was a native of Lancaster, SC and had resided in the Augusta area. She loved senior citizens and people in need, especially children. While stationed in Arlington, VA she sponsored the...

Judy Silver

Judy Silver

Aug 6, 2010

Judy Silver Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 6, 2010, Mrs. Judy Silver, 62, wife of Thomas F. Silver. Mrs. Silver was a native of Fort Lee, VA and had resided in the Augusta area for over 40 years. She was a member of The Vineyard Church were she also attended the Tuesday Morning Ladies Group and the...

Harold Cross

Harold Cross

Aug 5, 2010

Augusta, GA – Harold Walter Cross, 58, entered into rest August 5, 2010. Married 34 years to Teresa Wilson Cross, Mr. Cross was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1971 and received a BS from Augusta College in 1976. He worked at Johannsen’s Sporting Goods while in college. Mr....

Dorothy Dowling Hammond

Dorothy Dowling Hammond

Aug 4, 2010

Dorothy Dowling Hammond Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 4, 2010, Mrs. Dorothy Dowling Hammond, wife of the late Edward C. Hammond. Mrs. Hammond was a resident of the Augusta area and a member of Church of The Good Shepherd. Family members include her children: Dudley Stevens of Atlanta, GA, Rick Rodgers of San Diego, CA, Tom Rodgers...

Helen Eldridge

Helen Eldridge

Aug 3, 2010

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 3, 2010, Helen Padgett Eldridge, 76, wife of Clarence Wallace Eldridge. Mrs. Eldridge was a native of Allendale, SC and lived in Augusta/Martinez since 1955. She retired from GMAC in bookkeeping. Mrs. Eldridge was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Family members include husband: C. W. “Buz” Eldridge of Martinez, daughter: Vicki...

Augustino Muni

Augustino Muni

Aug 2, 2010

Augustino “Gus” Muni Augusta, GA – Entered into rest August 2, 2010, Augustino Muni, 81, husband of Lilly Muni. Gus was born September 21, 1928 in Lakewood NJ. After retiring from the US Army, he followed his love of photography and opened Foto4U. His favorite hobby was bowling where he served as the president of the USBC-BA. He is survived...

William Bohler

William Bohler

Aug 2, 2010

Conyers, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 2, 2010, William E. Bohler, 79, husband of the late Betty Claire Rhodes Bohler. Mr. Bohler was a native of Lincolnton, GA and lived in Conyers GA. He retired from Delta Flight Operations. Mr. Bohler served in the Army during the Korean War. Family members include daughter: Michelle R. Bohler of Conyers,...

Dorothy Mayes Johnson

Dorothy Mayes Johnson

Jul 31, 2010

Dorothy Mayes Johnson Dorothy Mayes “Dot” Johnson, 88, a former longtime Augusta resident, passed away early Saturday morning, July 31, 2010, at Rex Nursing & Rehab Center in Raleigh, NC, where she had resided for 2 ½ years. She had been a resident of North Carolina for the last 5 years, previously residing at Independence Village in Raleigh. She was...

Waltraud Sue Donnelly

Waltraud Sue Donnelly

Jul 31, 2010

Waltraud Sue Donnelly Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 31, 2010, at EAMC, Mrs. Waltraud Sue Donnelly, 69 of Augusta. Mrs. Donnelly was a native of Ulm, Germany but lived in Augusta for the last 48 years. She was a retired clerk from the Fort Gordon Commissary. Family members include: daughter: Diana Cheeks Snyder and husband Frank, son:...

Russell Maio

Russell Maio

Jul 30, 2010

Russell Maio Russell’s Corner Barbershop Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 30, 2010 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Russell Maio, 74, beloved husband of Sandra M. Maio. Mr. Maio was one of eight siblings born in Sicily. At 19 he set sail for the United States, arriving in New York. He opened his first barbershop in 1964 in Jamestown,...

John-Clark Huffman

John-Clark Huffman

Jul 28, 2010

John-Clark Huffman Augusta, GA – On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, John-Clark Huffman, 21, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. John-Clark graduated from Lakeside High School in 2007. He participated in Varsity baseball for 4 years. He was selected as MVP his Jr. and Sr. years. J.C. was currently attending Augusta State University. He attended Stevens Creek...