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Dennis Burau

Dennis Burau

Feb 14, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 14, 2020 Dennis W. “Coach” Burau, 82, husband of Patricia Burau. Denny was born on June 7, 1937 in Fergus Falls MN. His family moved to Moline IL where his dad worked in the original John Deere plant, a fact that Denny stated with pride. He attended Moline High School and Moline...

Ellsworth Straughan

Ellsworth Straughan

Feb 14, 2020

Ellsworth Straughan Augusta, GA – Mr. Ellsworth “Easy” Straughan, 97, entered into rest Friday, February 14, 2020. Ellsworth was born in Harnett County NC and was a long-time resident of Greensboro, NC before moving to Augusta to marry the love of his life, Maxine. Ellsworth was a long-time member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was also a music director at...

Atha Beatrice Lemmons Rachels

Atha Beatrice Lemmons Rachels

Feb 11, 2020

Augusta, GA – Atha Beatrice Rachels of Augusta, GA, returned home on February 11, 2020, at 98 years of age. Beatrice is the daughter of John Arthur and Mattie Clary Lemmons, born May 25, 1921, in Columbia, SC. Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Edwin and J.A.; sisters: Bertha and Lillian; and her beloved husband: USAF MSgt....

Mrs. Suzanne Souder Pritchett

Mrs. Suzanne Souder Pritchett

Feb 11, 2020

Suzanne S. Pritchett Augusta, GA - Suzanne Souder Pritchett passed away following a brief illness on February 11, 2020. Born November 27th, 1934 in Gibsonburg, Ohio, the only daughter of John Dalton Souder and Alice Gertrude Emch, Suzanne grew up spending time in her parents’ hardware store and developing her love of books. After graduating from Gibsonburg High School in...

Robert Lee Sumerau III

Robert Lee Sumerau III

Feb 11, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Sumerau, III, 83, husband of Brenda Welborn Sumerau. Bob was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County and attended UGA where he studied journalism. He then enlisted in the US Navy where he was aboard a minesweeper....

Worley Pierson Sr.

Worley Pierson Sr.

Feb 10, 2020

Worley Pierson, Sr. Augusta, GA—In the quiet of the morning Worley Pierson Sr. , 91, slipped away to his eternal resting place to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on February 10, 2020. His last words were: "I'm going home." He had held on bravely through five years of acute pain to celebrate the 100th birthday of his...

Marian F. McKeown

Marian F. McKeown

Feb 10, 2020

Augusta, GA – Mrs. Marian Onie Virginia Farris McKeown was born February 27, 1925. She was the youngest child of Henry T. “Hi” Farris, Sr., a well-known Augusta Councilman and businessman and Ada Kelly Farris, one of the first female members of the Richmond County Board of Education. Marian was the youngest of four siblings: Nettie Farris Cannon, Edna Farris...

Carmela "Lina" Bracci

Carmela "Lina" Bracci

Feb 9, 2020

Lina Bracci Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, February 9, 2020, Mrs. Carmela “Lina” Bracci, 86, loving wife of Carlo Bracci. Lina was born in Naples, Italy where she met her husband in 1958 and moved to the United States in 1960. They had three children all born on different continents. She loved animals, bowling and cooking. Lina was...

Margaret Poole Rice

Margaret Poole Rice

Feb 8, 2020

Augusta, Ga. – Mrs. Margaret Poole Rice, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 11 AM at The Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Rice was born in Jefferson County, GA and...

Andrea Smith Turley, RN BSN

Andrea Smith Turley, RN BSN

Feb 7, 2020

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Friday, February 7, 2020 at her residence, Ms. Andrea Smith Turley, 58; beloved daughter of: Brenda Smith and Gary W. Smith (Ann); sister of Todd Smith and Lisa M. Williams (Ford). She was affectionally called Aunt Annie by her nephews and niece: Carter Williams, Keenan Smith and Mericlaire Williams. Andrea was loved by her...

Mrs. Mary Alma Newsome

Mrs. Mary Alma Newsome

Feb 5, 2020

Entered into rest Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her home, Mrs. Mary Alma Newsome, 92, loving wife of 72 years to the Late J. Lester Newsome. Mrs. Newsome was born in Petersburg, VA but lived most of her life in Augusta. She attended Sacred Heart School and Tubman School. Mrs. Newsome was a former member of Sacred Heart Church, Amdoes...

Joseph Hadden

Joseph Hadden

Feb 4, 2020

Augusta, GA — Mr. Joseph L. Hadden entered into rest on February 4, 2020, at the age 52. Joey is the father of the late Joseph Blake Hadden and son of the late John Hadden. Family members include Joey’s sons, Brent A. Hadden and Carter R. Hadden, and former wife of 20 years, Emily Boyles Hadden, mother Joanne J. Hadden...

Ronald York

Ronald York

Feb 4, 2020

Augusta, GA -Ronald H. York, 73, passed away peacefully in his home on February 4, 2020, after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. Undaunted in spirit, he was surrounded at the time of his passing by the cherished family he so loved, supported, and enjoyed throughout his life. Born September 10, 1946 in Spokane, WA, Ron was the fifth of...

Mrs. Irene Robinson Hutchinson

Mrs. Irene Robinson Hutchinson

Feb 4, 2020

IRENE HUTCHINSON Mrs. Irene Robinson Hutchinson, age 95, of Martinez, Ga., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020, at home. She was born January 26, 1925, in Boone, N.C., a daughter of the late Eli and Nancy Ann Robinson. Irene is survived by her husband of 58 years, Forrest Alan Hutchinson and her...

Mr. Gilbert John Iarocci Jr.

Mr. Gilbert John Iarocci Jr.

Feb 4, 2020

GILBERT JOHN IAROCCI, JR. Augusta, GA – Gilbert John Iarocci, Jr., 56, entered into rest on February 4, 2020. Gilbert was a devoted husband and loving father. He was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA and an entrepreneur with long careers in both the real estate and security alarm businesses. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Bobby McCullough

Bobby McCullough

Feb 4, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Bobby Anthony McCullough, 85, husband of Jearlene (Jerrie) McCullough. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Chapel with Pastor David Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral...

Elizabeth Glover

Elizabeth Glover

Feb 4, 2020

Evans, GA – Elizabeth Tillett Glover was born July 9, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA to Alvin B. and Sara R. Tillett and passed away on February 4, 2020 at home in Evans, GA. Elizabeth is survived by Patrick B. Glover, her husband of 37 years; son: John B (Susan) Glover of Roswell, GA; daughter: Mary Lee (Aaron) Rositch of Omro,...

Gregory Calvin Wilson

Gregory Calvin Wilson

Feb 3, 2020

Waynesboro, GA – Gregory Calvin Wilson, 68, entered into rest Monday, February 3, 2020. Mr. Wilson was born in Charleston, SC. He was working as nuclear engineer at Plant Vogtle. Mr. Wilson was a loving father and grandfather. The family would like to thank the Burke County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department for their exemplary care and professionalism during a...

Ruth Peiffer

Ruth Peiffer

Feb 3, 2020

Augusta, GA – Ruth Beckum Peiffer, 93, wife of the late William Peiffer, entered peacefully into Heaven on her 93rd birthday, February 3, 2020, with her beloved daughter Sharon and her husband Neil by her side. Ruth loved the Lord and her church family; she was devoted member of Curtis Baptist Church for over 75 years. Her eyes would light...

LM Crutchfield

LM Crutchfield

Feb 1, 2020

LM Crutchfield Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, February 1, 2020, Mr. Lynwood Marshall “LM” Crutchfield, 85, loving husband of Bobbie Crutchfield. Mr. Crutchfield was a native of Langdale, AL but has resided in Evans for several years. He served in the United States Army and he retired from Kroger as Store Manager on Wrightsboro Road after 18 years....

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