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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Mrs. Ursula Rosa Otken
Jan 31, 2020
Clarks Hill, SC - Entered into rest Friday, January 31, 2020, Mrs. Ursula Rosa Otken, 77, loving wife of Dr. Luther B. Otken, Jr. Ursula was the owner of Twice As Nice, retail store. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Known for being an avid gardener, Ursula always had something blooming in her yard. Family members in addition...
Douglas Truman Walker
Jan 30, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 30, 2020, Douglas Truman Walker, 86, husband of Martha Sanford Walker for 33 years. Douglas was born on November 27, 1933 to Ira and Ella Walker. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, TN. After graduation, he served in the United States Army in the Korean War for four...
Mr. & Mrs. Isaac & Grace Holton
Jan 29, 2020
Isaac (“Bud”) and Grace Holton Charleston, SC – Mr. Isaac F. “Bud” Holton, Sr., 92, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Grace Brinkman Holton, 94, who entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 3, 2020. They were married for 70 years. Bud was born in Fitzgerald, GA and served in...
David Williams
Jan 29, 2020
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 29, 2020, Mr. David Ulmer Williams, 66, loving husband of Sandy Williams. David was born and grew up in Allendale, SC and moved to Augusta in 1990. He graduated from USC with a bachelor’s in business management and was a huge Gamecock fan as well as avid golfer. He was a member...
James Compton
Jan 27, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 27, 2020, James Randall Compton, 54. James was with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department for over 30 years where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He may have been large in stature, but he had the kindest heart. It showed in his willingness to work specials whenever he was available. Although he...
Bill Booker
Jan 26, 2020
Bill Booker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 26, 2020, Mr. William “Bill” A. Booker, Jr., 83, loving husband of the late Betty Jo Booker. Bill and was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a 1955 graduate of Boys Catholic High School and was a veteran of the US Navy during the Cuban Conflict. He...
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