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Dink D. Melvin
Jul 26, 2009
Mr. Dink Melvin Dental Laboratory Tech Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 26, 2009, Mr. Dink Melvin, 59, husband of Marion C. Melvin. Mr. Melvin was a native of Fort Myers, FL and had resided in Martinez since 1985. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam and was a Dental Laboratory Tech with Civil...
William Washburn
Jul 25, 2009
Mr. William K. Washburn March 7, 1932 - July 25, 2009 Augusta, GA- Willam Kenneth (Bill) Washburn, 77, of Martinez went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2009 at Heartland Hospice, Augusta, Georgia. He was born on March 7, 1932 in Beaufort, SC. He is survived by his loving wife Jenny Washburn of 49 years. They started their...
Lucille West
Jul 25, 2009
Mrs. Lucille West September 13,1918 - July 25, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mrs. Lucille West, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2009. Mrs. West was born in Jackson County, Jefferson, GA in 1918 and had made Augusta her home for the last 60 years. She was Methodist and retired as Payroll Master of Riverside...
Clifford Meldrum
Jul 24, 2009
Mr. Clifford N. Meldrum December 7-1924 - July 24, 2009 Clifford N. Meldrum moved on from this world to a better place on Friday, July 24th at 8:12 pm. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Cliff was the proud father of 10 children: Annett Sonderby, Babette Moss, Michelle McDermott, Frank Meldrum, Paul...
Thomas Crisman
Jul 23, 2009
Thomas D. Crisman SRS Bechtel April 10, 1946 - July 23, 2009 Martinez, Ga. – Entered into rest Thursday, July 23, 2009 at his residence, Mr. Thomas D. Crisman, 63, husband of Judy Crisman. Mr. Crisman was native of Vinton, Iowa, but lived in Martinez since 1990. He was a mechanical designer with SRS-Bechtel until retirement in 2004. Family members...
Ramond F. Carmody, Sr.
Jul 19, 2009
Mr. Raymond F. Carmody, Sr. Ret. Chemical Engineer/Navy Martinez, GA – Mr. Raymond F. Carmody, Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, 19 July 2009 at the Charles C. Norwood VA Medical Center with his loving companion for almost 11 years, Doris M. Pilson, by his side. Mr. Carmody was preceded in death by his wife Irene. He was born in...
Wade Barry Brantley
Jul 19, 2009
Wade Barry Brantley 10/10/1949 - 07/19/2009 Martinez, GA – Mr. Wade Barry Brantley, 59, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 19, 2009. While an excellent all-around athlete throughout most of his life, he distinguished himself in football, earning All-State honors at Butler High School in Augusta, All-American honors at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama and eventually ended his playing career...
Noah Bradley Milford
Jul 18, 2009
Noah Bradley Milford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 18, 2009. Noah Bradley Milford infant son of Brad and Ashley Milford. Family members in addition to the parents include his brother: Elijah Athens Milford of Augusta; paternal grandparents: Homer and Sara Milford of Martinez; maternal grandmother: Debbie Poole of Augusta; maternal great-grandfather: Charlie Poole of Martinez. A graveside...
Tommie Townsend
Jul 18, 2009
Tommie Townsend Disabled Veteran Harlem, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence, Tommie Townsend, 61, beloved husband of Dianne K. Townsend. Mr. Townsend served in the US Army in Vietnam, a member of the Baptist faith, and retired from GA Regional in 2000. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Susan Godowns...
Mildred Walker Herman
Jul 17, 2009
Mildred Walker Herman 03/21/1914 - 07/17/2009 Augusta, GA - Mildred Walker Herman, 95, of Augusta died on July 17, 2009. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years William A. Herman, Jr., her parents Irene Hagan Walker and Benjamin Houston Walker, her brother Benjamin Walker, and her sisters Elizabeth Walker Bohler and Irene Walker Gerson. Her family members...
Vadis Ivin Wylds, Jr.
Jul 15, 2009
Mr. Vadis Irvin Wylds, Jr. Retired Circulation Director, Augusta Chronicle 02/14/1926 - 07/15/2009 Appling, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Trinity Hospital of Augusta, Mr. Vadis Irvin Wylds, Jr., 83, husband of the late Inez Wylds. Mr. Wylds was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He was a Veteran of the US Navy...
Leila Mae Riordan
Jul 15, 2009
Leila Mae Riordan Ret. Sears & Roebuck 06/11/1911 - 07/15/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Leila Mae “Tweetsie” Riordan, 98, wife of the late Henry S. Riordan. Mrs. Riordan was a native and life long resident of the Augusta area. She was a manager over the Foundation Department at Sears &...
Barbara Jean Cooper
Jul 14, 2009
Mrs. Barbara Jean Cooper 09/03/1933 - 07/14/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 14, 2009, Mrs. Barbara Jean Cooper, 75, wife of the late Daniel H. Cooper. Mrs. Cooper was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of...
Cecilia "Ceal" Townes Downen
Jul 13, 2009
Cecilia “Ceal” Townes Downen Ret. VA Hospital 11/07/1944 - 07/13/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Heartland Hospice, Mrs. Cecilia “Ceal” Townes Downen, 64, wife of Allan T. Downen. Mrs. Downen was born on November 7, 1944 in Washington, DC, to Mary Ruth McCarty and Leslie Cecil Townes. She returned to Augusta with her...
Reginald "Reggie" D. Claxton, Sr.
Jul 13, 2009
Reginald “Reggie” D. Claxton, Sr. 02/29/1948 - 07/13/2009 Hephzibah, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, July 13, 2009, at Trinity Hospital, Mr. Reginald “Reggie” D. Claxton, 61, husband of the late Joann Rohl Claxton. Mr. Claxton was a native of Ossining, NY and had resided in the Augusta area since 1981. Family members include his daughter: Shawnda Marie Claxton, of...
Robert W. "Bob" Gibbs, Sr.
Jul 11, 2009
Bob Gibbs, Sr. Bob Gibbs Motors Sept. 30, 1934 - July 11, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his residence, Mr. Robert W. “Bob” Gibbs, Sr., 74, husband of Joan Gibbs of Augusta. Mr. Gibbs was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated in 1955 Suma Cum Laude from UGA with...
LTC August Kertnar, Jr.
Jul 10, 2009
LTC August E. Kertnar, Jr. Retired US Army July 17, 1944 - July 10, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, July 10, 2009, at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Retired LTC August E. “Gus” Kertnar, Jr., 64, husband of 42 years to Sharon Hall Kertnar. LTC Kertnar was a native of Charleston, SC., and lived in Augusta for the...
Katheryn Devine
Jul 7, 2009
Mrs. Katheryn Devine 11/25/1912 / 07/07/2009 Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Katheryn Devine, 96, wife of the late Leo Arthur Devine. Mrs. Devine was a native of Kankakee, IL and had resided in Columbia County since 2003. She was a homemaker. Family members include her daughter: Joy Coffman and husband John...
Emily Powell Ford
Jul 7, 2009
Emily Powell Ford Retired Bank Teller 11/07/1913 - 07-07-2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Mrs. Emily Powell Ford, 95, wife of the late Leon Edward Ford. Mrs. Ford retired as a teller at the age of 80, after 44 years of service with the Georgia Railroad Bank, C & S Bank and 1st Union. She...
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