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Joyce H. Siddall

Joyce H. Siddall

Nov 1, 2019

Oklahoma City, OK— Joyce Harp Siddall, 72, of Edmond, OK, passed away peacefully Friday, November 1, 2019. A native of Augusta, GA, Joyce was a graduate of Butler High School and the University Hospital Nursing School. As a Registered Nurse, she spent her entire life taking care of others. As a wife, mother, “Nana”, and friend, it was no different....

Harold Baker

Harold Baker

Nov 1, 2019

Harold Baker Augusta, GA- Mr. Victor Harold Baker, Jr., 92, departed from this life to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, November 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Truellen Baker; daughter: Julia (Steve) Huster; son: Vic (Jennifer) Baker; grandchildren: Laurel and Rebecca Huster, Jack, Mae Wallace, Clara, and Isabella Baker; sister: Jane Bohler;...

Herman L Thacker Sr

Herman L Thacker Sr

Oct 30, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at University Hospital, Herman Lindsey Thacker, Sr., 86, loving husband of 64 years to Elizabeth Ashley Thacker. Mr. Thacker was born in Fitzgerald, GA to Marvin and Lila Thacker, but lived in Augusta most of his life. He worked at Babcock Wilcox and Thermal Ceramics for 41 years. Mr. Thacker...

Mr. Charles Jack Luke

Mr. Charles Jack Luke

Oct 29, 2019

MR. CHARLES JACK LUKE Augusta, GA –Mr. Charles J. Luke, 96, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Luke was the beloved husband to the late Mattie Luke. Mr. Luke was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County, enlisted and served in the U.S. Army...

Shirley Heath Johnson

Shirley Heath Johnson

Oct 29, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Shirley Heath Johnson, 84, wife of the late Mendell Johnson. Shirley was a devoted wife and mother who loved to cook for her family. She was the life of the party, never met a stranger, and left an impression on everyone she met. Shirley was a faithful member of Abilene...

Robert "Bob" Austin

Robert "Bob" Austin

Oct 29, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Robert “Bob” Wayne Austin, 66, husband of 40 years to Charlotte Peebles Austin. Bob attended UGA from 1971 through 1974, majoring in landscaping architecture. After returning to Augusta, he started his own landscaping business. Then he earned his Business degree from Augusta College. In 1978 he started working for the...

Joseph Allen Phillips

Joseph Allen Phillips

Oct 28, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 28, 2019, Mr. Joseph Allen Phillips, 84, loving husband of 62 years to Josephine Ganus Phillips. Allen was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduated from Hephzibah High School. He retired from International Paper after 30 years. He loved hunting and fishing, and he always wanted to be close to his family....

Betty Jo Booker

Betty Jo Booker

Oct 27, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 27, 2019, Mrs. Betty Jo Booker, 80, loving wife of Bill Booker. Betty Jo was a native of Swainsboro, GA but grew up in Portal, GA. Before working with Bill in Real Estate she worked in the Insurance department for 27 years at Blanchard & Calhoun. Family members, in addition to her...

Terry Alcorn Haga

Terry Alcorn Haga

Oct 26, 2019

Teresa (Terry) Lynn Alcorn Haga, 61, of Evans, Georgia, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was born December 30, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late J. Marshall and Frances Gezymalla Alcorn. Terry will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 22 years, Christopher (Chris) Haga. Survived by her sisters: Nancy Alcorn...

Bill Schweitzer

Bill Schweitzer

Oct 26, 2019

Bill Schweitzer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 26, 2019, Mr. William A. “Bill” Schweitzer, 89, loving husband of the late Betty Schweitzer, after an extended illness. Bill was a native of Augusta, GA and a graduate of Boys Catholic High School. He was a prominent business owner in Augusta, owning Riverside Glass Co. He was past Exalted...

Thomas John Zwemer

Thomas John Zwemer

Oct 26, 2019

Thomas John Zwemer Dr. Thomas J. Zwemer passed away on October 26, 2019 after bravely battling cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by members of his family. Dr. Zwemer was born to Mr. John D. Zwemer and Mrs. Ruth C. Zwemer in Mishawaka, Indiana on March 23, 1925. Dr. Zwemer served as a medic attached to the 40th Infantry Division in...

Margaret "Kathleen" Williams

Margaret "Kathleen" Williams

Oct 25, 2019

Margaret “Kathleen” Williams Augusta, GA – Margaret “Kathleen” Williams entered into rest Friday, October 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born and raised in Ware County Georgia and lived most of her adult life in Augusta. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Clifford S. Williams, and son, Clifford “Wayne” Williams. She is survived...

Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Oct 23, 2019

Evans, GA – Harold Michael Smith, 51, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. A Nebraskan by birth, Mike made Augusta his home for nearly his entire life. It was here that he met, fell in love with, and married his loving wife, Elizabeth Ann Smith. Life changed quickly for Mike as he went from zero children...

Helen Proctor Smith

Helen Proctor Smith

Oct 20, 2019

Augusta GA– Entered into rest on October 20, 2019, Ms. Helen Proctor Smith of Augusta. Family members include her daughters: Taylor Anne Burtz (Allen), Julia Kavanaugh Smith, Allison Wick; son: Alan Milledge Smith Jr.; parents: Anne Schweers Proctor and the late James Moreno Proctor Sr.; brothers: James M. Proctor Jr.(Kirsten) and Christopher Owen Proctor (Sibita). A memorial Mass will be...

Nancy Hixon

Nancy Hixon

Oct 20, 2019

Nancy Hixon Augusta, GA – Nancy Dennis Hixon, 71, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dennis, entered into rest October 20, 2019. Nancy was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She is survived by her children, Amy Pollock Harriman (Jason), Mark Pollock, and Meg Sligar Stuard (Blake); her sisters Sharon Tomlin (Cecil) and Margaret Ann Lambert (Douglas);...

Mrs. Florence DiFeo Sosnoski Sujansky

Mrs. Florence DiFeo Sosnoski Sujansky

Oct 18, 2019

Florence DiFeo Sosnoski Sujansky Florence Sujansky passed away peacefully October 18, 2019 at Doctor’s Hospital. Born in Freeland, Pennsylvania on October 1, 1923, she lived most of her life in Pennsylvania, Middlesex, New Jersey, and Manville, New Jersey until moving to Martinez, Georgia in 2007. Florence was predeceased by her first husband, Alfred Sosnoski, her second husband, Frank Sujansky, brothers...

Luanna Cole

Luanna Cole

Oct 16, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Mrs. Luanna Bosler Cole, 95, loving wife of the late Alfred Thomas Cole. Mrs. Cole was a dedicated volunteer at St. Joseph/Trinity Hospital. She was actively involved as a Pink Lady; arranging flowers for the gift shop and assisting in dismissal. Mrs. Cole was also treasurer for Auxillary. She was...

Greg Wingrove

Greg Wingrove

Oct 14, 2019

Augusta, GA – Gregory Lewis Wingrove, age 28, was taken from this world Monday, October 14, 2019. Greg was a graduate of Westside High School where he played football and baseball. He was a previous manager at Rhineharts. Greg attended school at a local IBEW to become an electrician and has worked as an electrical apprentice for the last three...

Rose Jordan

Rose Jordan

Oct 13, 2019

Rose Jordan Augusta, GA – Rose M. Jordan, 91, entered into rest Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Morning Side Assisted Living. Ms. Jordan was born in October of 1927 to Myrtis Broome Jordan and Joseph Talmadge Jordan of Appling, GA. She retired in 1988 after 30 years as Director of Staff Development and Training at Gracewood State School and Hospital....

Robert Dean Sackett

Robert Dean Sackett

Oct 13, 2019

Robert Dean Sackett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 13, 2019, Mr. Robert “Bob” Dean Sackett, 76, loving husband of 52 years to Karen Kay Sackett. Bob served in the United States Air Force from June 1962 until June 1966. He attended college earning a Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, and accounting. He completed his Master’s degree in...

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