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Deronda "Ronnie" Templeton
Oct 13, 2019
Deronda Templeton Augusta, GA-Entered into rest Sunday, October 13, 2019, Deronda "Ronnie" Templeton, 73, loving wife of Lawson E. Templeton, Jr. Deronda had the pleasure of raising her family in many places to include Augusta, GA, Jupiter, FL, Chattanooga, TN, and Panama City, FL. However, nothing compared to her final return to home in Augusta (a.k.a. "God's Country," as see...
Beadie D. Towner
Oct 13, 2019
Beadie D. Towner Augusta, GA – Mrs. Beadie D. Towner, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Mrs. Towner was a former financial clerk at Fort Gordon, GA. She was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church for over 70 years and taught Sunday School and Bible Class for many of those years....
Mrs. Joan Ellen Schenkel
Oct 12, 2019
Joan Schenkel Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Saturday, October 12, 2019, Mrs. Joan Ellen Schenkel, 85, loving wife of Robert E. Schenkel. Mrs. Schenkel was born in Carbondale, PA to the late Edwin and Isabel Loomis. She was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and a former member of Parish life Committee, a Lector and...
Frances Tabb
Oct 10, 2019
Martinez, GA -Entered into rest Thursday, October 10, 2019, Allie Frances Tabb, 79, wife of the late Lamar Tabb. Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Frances was survived by her children: Karen Rima (Harvey), Jimmie Benson (Libby), Joel Benson, Benjamin Benson (Tina); grandchildren:...
James Austin Jefferson
Oct 9, 2019
Martinez, GA –James Austin Jefferson, 76, loving husband of Grace Scott Jefferson for 35 years, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2019. In addition to his wife, family members include: daughter: Elizabeth Anne McKenney; son-in-law: Joel Alan McKenney; grandchildren: Brett Sterling McKenney (Kelley), Christopher Alan McKenney; 2 great-grandchildren: Anna Grace McKenney and Aiden Joel McKenney;...
Mrs. Margaret Nix Daniel
Oct 8, 2019
Augusta, GA - Margaret was born August 31, 1948 in Jacksonville, FL to Dillard L. and Jeannette S. Nix. She passed into her Savior’s arms on October 8, 2019. Having graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism; she enjoyed many varied occupations including journalism, social work, realtor, loving mother, and grandmother. She was an active member...
George Barnes
Oct 6, 2019
George Barnes North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Sunday, October 6, 2019, Mr. George Thomas Barnes, 90, loving husband of 68 years to the late Willine Y. Barnes. George met Willine at IBEW where she was the secretary. They both loved helping and loving younger people. They were like grandparents to four special people and their families, Jane Johnston,...
Jean Anna Bowles
Oct 5, 2019
Augusta, Georgia – Mrs. Jean Anna Bowles, 85, passed away peacefully on October 5th. Jean was the daughter of Mr. Francis Paul Goss and Mrs. Margaret Sirls Goss of Barnwell, South Carolina. Jean was predeceased by her husband of forty years, Jack Bowles, her twin sister, Joan Frances Hall and her nephew, Francis Alvin Hall. Jean is survived by two...
Louis H. Cook, Jr.
Oct 4, 2019
Louis H. Cook Jr. Augusta, GA – Louis H. Cook Jr., 93, entered eternal rest Friday, October 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Keen Cook and daughter, Libby Cook Seguin and is survived by his daughter Colwell Cook, son-in-law Robert Sequin, and sister Ethel Ann Kibler. Louis grew up in Rentz, GA. While attending college...
Mr. Albert R. Napier Jr.
Oct 2, 2019
ALBERT R. NAPIER, JR. Appling, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Mr. Albert R. Napier, Jr., 74, loving husband of Mrs. Kay Strickland Napier. Mr. Napier was a painter and an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. He loved country gospel music. He was a loving husband and father who adored his grandchildren. In addition to his wife,...
Mrs. Margaret Fulcher Turner
Oct 2, 2019
MARGARET FULCHER TURNER Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 2, 2019, Mrs. Margaret F. Turner, 97, loving wife of the late Joseph Edward Turner, Jr. Mrs. Turner was a dedicated member of Hephzibah Baptist Church for over 80 years, where she taught Sunday school. Another part of her ministry there was folding bulletins and preparing meals. She was...
Rudean Bivens
Oct 1, 2019
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at home, Rudean Atkinson Bivens, 84, wife of the late Raymond Wesley Bivens. Mrs. Bivens was a past member of Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants Association of Columbia County. She co-owned and operated Columbia Realty and Bivens Investments with her husband. Mrs. Bivens was also a member...
Omer Walker Pruitt Jr.
Sep 27, 2019
Augusta, GA – Omer Walker Pruitt, Jr. passed from this life on September 27, 2019. Native to Augusta, where he was educated and employed, he followed in the footsteps of his father's WWII service, joining the Army. Among his several metals, Omer (Walker) received the Bronze Star for his meritorious service in combat during Vietnam, surviving close mortar attacks in...
Carolyn Leggio
Sep 27, 2019
Augusta, GA – Carolyn Ruth Leggio, devoted mother to Scott Alan Leggio (Lisa) and proud grandmother to Alan & Zachary Leggio, entered into rest on Friday September 27, 2019 at the age of 76. She was born Carolyn Ruth Martene, on March 6, 1943, the only child of the late Clement and Lois Martene. She grew up in Grand Island,...
Jean "Sharon" Burroughs
Sep 27, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 27, 2019, Jean "Sharon" McClellan Burroughs, 89, wife of the late Ray Richard Burroughs. Jean is survived by her two grandchildren: Nat Burroughs (Amanda) and Traci Pardue (Patrick Paquette) and their mother: Pat Masterson; sister-in-law: Becky McClellan; niece: Linda McClellan; and many neighbors and friends. She is preceded by her husband: Ray...
Patricia Ann Schaffer
Sep 26, 2019
Patricia Schaffer Augusta, GA – Patricia Ann Schaffer entered into rest Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the age of 59, after a long battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Frankfurt Germany, a self-proclaimed proud Army brat. As a graduate of Butler High School and Augusta College, she was actively involved in her community. Patricia became the co-owner of Villa...
William Byrd Warlick
Sep 24, 2019
Augusta, GA – William Byrd Warlick (Byrd) passed away September 24, 2019, after a brief illness. Byrd was born November 4, 1941, in Cartersville, Georgia, to Maurine Faulkner Warlick and Homer Turley Warlick. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1965. Byrd married the love of his...
Floyd Lester Kelley
Sep 23, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, September 23, 2019, Floyd Lester Kelley, 73, husband of the belated Linda Kelley. Floyd had a strong faith after going through many trials during his life. He enjoyed building things and could do anything he wanted to do. Floyd will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by two...
Trinity Hancock
Sep 22, 2019
Trinity Hancock Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, September 22, 2019, Mrs. Trinity Suzanne Miller Hancock, 41, loving wife to Jason Hancock. Trinity grew up line dancing with friends. She enjoyed crafting, especially soap and jewelry making, loved the outdoors especially hearing the creek ripple and appreciated God’s beauty. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and...
Roy Buchanan
Sep 21, 2019
Roy Buchanan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 21, 2019, Mr. Roy Sidney Buchanan, 86, husband of the late Lillie Spires Buchanan. Roy was born in Greensboro, NC and joined the United States Army at the age of 19. Upon his return he began a career with Borden Dairy that lasted over 40 years. He was a member...
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