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Patsy White Bennett
Feb 12, 2023
Martinez, GA - Patsy White Bennett, 78, loving wife of Jack Bennett, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023, following a 12-year battle with Alzheimer's. A native of Leavenworth, Kansas, Patsy was an army wife who, with her first husband, Charles Robert White, and their children, did tours of duty in Japan, Italy, and Germany. Upon settling in...
Sharron Selby
Feb 12, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023, Mrs. Sharron V. Selby, 69, loving wife of 27 years to Mr. Ed Selby. Sharron was born in Bessemer, AL but lived most of her life in Augusta, GA, and Little Switzerland, NC. She was an artist whose output was broad and varied throughout many mediums. In addition to...
Marjorie Brooks
Feb 10, 2023
Marjorie Brooks Augusta, GA – Marjorie Evans Brooks, born March 25, 1932, in Augusta, GA, entered into rest February 10, 2023. Marjorie was a parishioner of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church since 1963. She was well known as an animal rescuer and was an avid gardener. Marjorie was pre-deceased by her infant daughter Celia Ann Brooks, husband John...
Nimia Ortiz
Feb 10, 2023
Nimia Ortiz Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 10, 2023, Mrs. Nimia Aidee Ortiz, 78, loving wife of 60 years to Jesus Ortiz Rivera. Family members, in addition to her husband, include her children: Jesus M. Ortiz, Jr. (Evangeline), Daniel Ortiz (Stacy), Melissa Gracia (Carlos), Carolyn Simmonds (Kennedy), and Stacey Ortiz; 22 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; and...
Teresa Langham
Feb 10, 2023
Teresa Langham Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, February 10, 2023, Mrs. Teresa Langham, 57, loving wife of Mike Langham. Teresa retired after 25 years from the Medical College of Georgia. She was a good cook, everyone loved her cooking, and she enjoyed travelling, especially to the mountains. She loved her family dearly especially her son and grandson....
Martha Louise H. Parham
Feb 9, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 9, 2023, Mrs. Martha Louise H. Parham, 91, wife of the late Albert Parham. Louise was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She worked many years at Sibley Mill as a Sample Clerk. Louise was a loving and devoted wife, mother grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who will be dearly...
Dave Covert
Feb 8, 2023
DAVE COVERT Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, February 8, 2023, David “Dave” A. Covert, 76, loving husband of the late Cathy Andrews Covert. Dave was born in Mobile, AL and graduated from Escambia High School and the University of West Florida, located in Pensacola, FL. He retired as a Loss Control Representative in the property casualty insurance industry....
Jordy Rihl
Feb 8, 2023
Jordel “Jordy” Rihl Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Mrs. Jordel Van Deventer Rihl, 80, wife of Mr. Robert “Bob” H. Rihl. Jordy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she graduated from Olney High School. She attended Augusta College where she received her M. Ed and Educational Specialist degrees in early childhood education. Jordy worked...
Katharine S. Colgan
Feb 8, 2023
Augusta, GA - Katharine Suber Colgan, 85, loving wife of LTC David J. Colgan, USAF retired, entered into rest on February 8, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Katharine was a native of Augusta, Ga. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She was a member of the Apron Ministry and was...
Dorothy "Dot" Parrish
Feb 8, 2023
Entered into rest on February 8, 2023, Dorothy Camille Parrish, 90, of North Augusta, SC, loving wife of the late Hubert Lee Parrish, Sr. Dorothy, known as Dot by many, was born in Hattisburg, Mississippi to the late Douglas and Bertha Dinsmore. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and waitress, who devoted the last 23 years caring...
Robert Schmeltz
Feb 7, 2023
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Mr. Robert George Schmeltz, 78. Robert “Dr. Bob” Schmeltz was born in Yonkers, NY to George and Doris Schmeltz in 1944 and grew up in College Point, Queens. Raising his family in the beautiful North Shores of Long Island, and subsequently retiring from private practice as a clinical...
Bill Beauchamp
Feb 6, 2023
Augusta, GA – William Ira Beauchamp, 79, beloved husband of Judith Bennett Beauchamp, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Bill was born on December 5, 1943, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Sheldon Ira and Alice Dyal Beauchamp. After receiving his MBA from the University of Miami, he worked in the newspaper industry. In 1985, he moved to Augusta,...
Joyce Walker
Feb 4, 2023
Beech Island, SC – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 4, 2023, Mrs. Joyce Anne Rocker Walker, 88, loving wife of the late Elliott B Walker, Sr. Joyce was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Beech Island Historical Society. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Family members include her son: Elliott Walker, Jr. (Denise); daughters:...
Barbara A. Williams
Jan 31, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Mrs. Barbara A. Williams, 81, loving wife of 53 years to the late Richard Williams, Sr. Mrs. Williams was a retired civil service employee who spent over 20 years with Eisenhower Army Medical Center and the VA Hospital. During retirement, she also served Wal-Mart greeter. Mrs. Williams was born...
Jeffery D. Willis
Jan 31, 2023
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, Jeffery David Willis, age 48. Jeffery was born in Augusta, GA, a graduate of Lakeside High school and Augusta Technical College with a Civil Engineering degree. Jeffery currently worked as a server for Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant and absolutely loved his job. A lover of sports he was an avid...
Lou Ann Coley
Jan 31, 2023
Martinez, GA – Mrs. Lou Ann Coley, 85, wife of the late Mr. Jimmie Lee Coley, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Mrs. Coley was a native of North Bend, Washington but made Martinez her home, living in the same house for over 50 years. Lou Ann met Jim when he was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington and...
Barbara Wise
Jan 30, 2023
Barbara Wise, 84, entered into eternal rest January 30, 2023. Barbara Wise was born in Aiken, SC on January 24, 1939, she was the firstborn daughter to Marion Bates Sr. and Lillie Mae Bates. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Hempstead High School, Hempstead, NY. She worked as a telephone operator, teacher’s aide, and studied to become an X-Ray Technician....
John B. Slade
Jan 30, 2023
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on January 30, 2023, John Benjamin Slade, 72, loving spouse of Judy Ham. John grew up in the great white North, Virginia, Minnesota, but has called the CSRA home for the last 40+ years. John grew up enjoying his younger years at home and his families cabin at Lake Vermillion in MN. John excelled...
Lisa Marie Hargett
Jan 30, 2023
Lisa Marie Hargett Atlanta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, January 30, 2023, Lisa Marie Hargett, 53. Lisa was a native of Atlanta but lived in Augusta many years. She was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, Georgia State University and Troy University. Lisa worked for the City of Roswell as an administrative assistant for over 10...
Steven D. George
Jan 27, 2023
Steven D. George Greenville, SC- Steven Daniel George, age 27, entered into rest Friday, January 27, 2023. Steven graduated from North Augusta High School and received his Associate’s from Greenville Technical College. He loved the mountains and hiking. He had a love for animals. Family members include parents: David and Jeanne George; brothers: Eric Deas, Adam George, and Robert Bailey;...
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