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Myrtis Carol Stankosky
Apr 28, 2020
Augusta, GA – A beautiful celebration was held as Carol Stankosky, 88, was escorted by her Lord and Savior into her heavenly home. Carol was greeted by her parents, Crawford and Myrtis Reid, and siblings, Mary, Christine, Ruth and Forest. Carol is survived by her husband, Joseph, daughter, Vickie Kohler (Peter), sons, Reid Meadows (Cheryl) and Tony Stankosky (Amy). Others...
Linda Fox
Apr 28, 2020
Augusta, GA - Linda Jane Fox, 77, entered into rest, April 28, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Russell Fox and daughter, Susan Miller (Jeff) of Augusta, GA, and grandsons, Grant, Evan, and Cole. Linda grew up on a farm in Rush County, Indiana and graduated from New Salem High School. Numerous expressions of love for her tell us...
Danielle Ann Barrios
Apr 27, 2020
Augusta, GA -Entered Into Rest Monday, April 27, 2020, Danielle Ann Barrios, 49. Beloved by ALL who knew her, Danielle seldom met a stranger and showered her many acquaintances with total unconditional love. Blessed with a uniquely outgoing and loving personality, Danielle enjoyed a host of varied interests and was always surrounded by adoring friends and caregivers. As an avid...
Jacqueline Sapp
Apr 25, 2020
Jacqueline Sapp Augusta, GA – Mrs. Jacqueline Doss (Bell) Sapp, 77, entered into rest Saturday, April 25, 2020. Jackie was born in West Point, NY and has lived in Augusta for many years. She attended Augusta College and obtained an Associate’s Degree. She retired from Castleberry’s after 25 years of loyal service and was a member of Martinez United Methodist...
Donald Warren
Apr 25, 2020
Donald Warren Martinez, GA – SFC Donald C. Warren, U.S. Army (Ret.), 85, husband of Myrtle L. Warren, entered into rest Saturday, April 25, 2020. SFC Warren was born in 1935 in Athol, MA and resided in Augusta, GA area since the 1950’s. He was proudly decorated military veteran of the United States Army from which he retired. He was...
Ronald L. Staten
Apr 23, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 23, 2020, Ronald Leroy Staten, 84, beloved husband of 65 years to Gayle Perry Staten. Ronald loved his family, traveling, music and spending times with his grandchildren. After retiring in 1991 from Empire Detroit Steel, he enjoyed golfing with his buddies and was a marathoner. In addition to his wife Gayle, Ronald...
Claudia Harris
Apr 22, 2020
Martinez, GA – Claudia Jean Harris died Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Claudia was born in Nashville, TN and graduated from Nashville South High School. She attended Tennessee Tech University where she met and married the young man who would become her husband for more than 65 years, Retired Army Lt. General Bruce Harris, a former Ft. Gordon and Signal School...
Suzanne R. Stone
Apr 22, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Suzanne R. Stone, 49, daughter of John and Helen Stone. Suzanne was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and Savannah College of Arts and Design. She was a long time newspaper reporter with stints at The Augusta Chronicle, The North Augusta Star, and The Aiken Standard. She will...
Sadie E. Lewis
Apr 22, 2020
Augusta, GA -Sadie Elizabeth Lewis entered into rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at NHC in North Augusta. Sadie was the daughter of Vernon and Flossie Scott but was raised by her Aunt Ola Scott. She was born November 11, 1932 in Augusta, Georgia where she lived most of her life. In 1995, she retired from Community Mental Health Center...
Nancy G. Payne
Apr 21, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at her residence, Mrs. Nancy Giles Payne, 91, wife of the late Dort B. Payne Sr. Nancy was a native of Lynchburg, VA. She attended Brenau University in Gainesville, Ga. While there, she met her future husband who was attending college at Ga Tech. They married and moved to Augusta...
Marvin Ellison
Apr 20, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, April 20, 2020, Marvin L. Ellison (MSG Ret), 85, husband of Helen S. Ellison. Marvin served his country as a member of the US Army, retiring after 27 and a half years, continuing his career in Civil Service. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid NASCAR, Alabama, and Braves fan. He will...
Woodrow "Jake" Oglesby Jr.
Apr 19, 2020
Augusta, GA – Mr. Woodrow “Jake” Oglesby, Jr., 83, entered into rest Sunday, April 19, 2020. Jake was born in Midville, GA but spent most of his life in Augusta. He began his career at King Mill but was drafted into the United States Army in 1960 and served during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he returned to King...
Betty J Long
Apr 18, 2020
Betty J. Long Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Saturday, April 18, 2020, Betty J. Long, 87, wife of the late Paul A. Long. The family held a graveside service on April 21, 2020. Betty was a native of Holly Pond, AL and lived in Augusta since 1960. She worked for many years at the Augusta College Bookstore. Betty was...
Cynthia Bowles Davis
Apr 17, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 17, 2020, Cynthia Bowles Davis, 69. Cynthia a native of Augusta, graduated from Aquinas High School and attended Georgia Southern where she studied Psychology. She was a resort manager for Key Realty in Hilton Head, SC. She worked as a property manager for the family business, Jack Bowles Builders, for many...
Helen L. Lane
Apr 17, 2020
Helen L. Lane, 79 Augusta, GA – Ms. Helen Lynette Lane entered into Heaven’s gates on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Westwood Extended Care Facility in Evans, GA where she had resided for the last five years. Helen was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Pierce Yarbrough (Frances Elizabeth Channell). She was born in the small community...
Patricia V. Stacks
Apr 17, 2020
Patricia V. Stacks Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, April 17, 2020, Mrs. Patricia V. Stacks, 64, wife of the late Mr. Gerald Stacks, Sr. Born in Paris, France, Patricia was incredibly proud of becoming an American citizen. She worked at CVS Pharmacy for 28 years. She was known for the love and compassion she showed to every...
Louise C. Futrell
Apr 16, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Harrington Park Health and Rehabilitation, Mrs. Louise C. Futrell, 99, wife of the late Mr. William “Bill” Futrell. Louise was born in Garfield, GA, November 8, 1920, and was a longtime resident of Savannah where she was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple for over 50 years. At...
Lisa Martin Mourfield
Apr 16, 2020
Lisa Martin Mourfield Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 16, 2020, Mrs. Lisa Martin Mourfield, 50; wife of Peter Mourfield; sons: Zachary Drew and Nicholas Mourfield; parents: Van and Maxine Martin; sister: Lori (John) Ferguson; and nephew and nieces: John (Brooke) Ferguson, Amber Ferguson, and Cora Martin. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Martin....
Lum Edwards
Apr 16, 2020
Appling, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 16, 2020, Mr. Leonard E. “Lum” Edwards, 93, husband of 61 years to the late Mrs. Grace Edwards. Lum was born in Garfield, GA but grew up in “Frog Hollow”. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 and served on the USS Barnett in the Pacific during the invasion...
Anne Kemp Embry
Apr 14, 2020
Anne Kemp Embry Augusta, GA- Anne Kemp Embry died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 14, 2020. She was born Ophelia Anne Kemp on May 25, 1944 to John Richard (Dick) Kemp and Ophelia Munroe Kemp in Clanton, AL. She was a graduate of the University of Montevallo. On August 28, 1966 she married Harry Alston Embry. Always...
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