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Coach Danny Black "Pop"

Coach Danny Black "Pop"

Jan 8, 2020

MARTINEZ, GA - Coach Danny Black “Pop” went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the age of 73. Danny was born December 17, 1946, to Harvey Daniel Black, Sr., and Martha Smith Black in Gastonia, N.C. Early in his life, his family moved to Savannah, GA. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1965, Brewton...

Dave L Burg

Dave L Burg

Jan 8, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Dave L. Burg, 74, beloved husband of Patricia Burg. Dave was a great husband, father, father-in-law, papa, uncle and friend. Because of his servant heart, he was very giving man who always put others first. For many years, both in St. Louis and Augusta, he was a store manager for...

Mr. Elmer Thomas "Tom" Starnes

Mr. Elmer Thomas "Tom" Starnes

Jan 8, 2020

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Mr. Elmer Thomas “Tom” Starnes, 85, loving husband of 62 years to the late Mrs. Martha J. Starnes. Mr. Starnes was a dedicated member of Martinez United Methodist Church who loved serving the Lord. Born in Wagener, SC and moved with his brother, Sullie, to Augusta where they sold insurance...

Michele Lynne Caron

Michele Lynne Caron

Jan 7, 2020

Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at home, Mrs. Michele Lynne Caron, 52, loving wife of Bruce Caron. Michele worked for the Department of Defense for 35 years, and completed her Master’s Degree in the spring of 2019. She was an avid crafter. Michele was a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her...

Barry T. Barnes

Barry T. Barnes

Jan 7, 2020

Augusta, GA – Barry Thomas Barnes, age 59, passed away suddenly at home of natural causes on January 7, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife: Anne Moxley Barnes and daughter: Elizabeth Jordan Barnes of Savannah, GA. He is preceded in death by his mother: Willine Young Barnes and father: George Thomas Barnes of North Augusta, SC. Barry was...

Charlie Lass

Charlie Lass

Jan 6, 2020

Charlie Lass Augusta, GA – Mr. Charles M. Lass entered into rest on the morning of January 6th, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty W. Lass. Charlie was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta and a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He enlisted in the United States Navy and after four...

Joyce Stanford

Joyce Stanford

Jan 5, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2020, Mrs. Ileen Joyce Stanford, 86, loving wife of the late MSgt. John L. Stanford USAF (Ret). Joyce worked for Walmart on Bobby Jones Expressway for 30 years, many of those in the garden center. Family members include her children: Betty Ingram (Wayne), Alan Stanford and Kathleen Stanford; five grandchildren, eight...

Mr. Raymond J. Leclair

Mr. Raymond J. Leclair

Jan 5, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 5, 2020, Mr. Raymond Jeffrey Leclair, 53, husband of Michelle Henderson Leclair. Raymond was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from Academy of Richmond County. As a welder, he worked for both Gardner Welding and E-Z-Go. He was a loving husband, father and brother and a member of St...

Cynthia McKettrick

Cynthia McKettrick

Jan 3, 2020

AUGUSTA, GA— Cynthia Jean Baker McKettrick of Augusta passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family January 3, 2020. She was born February 14, 1940 in Surry County, Virginia, to Charles Wilton Baker and Eva Mabury Gardener Baker—the third of five children. She graduated Averett University in Danville, Virginia. She and her husband, William “Bill” Thomas McKettrick, owned and operated...

Wanda Cooper

Wanda Cooper

Jan 3, 2020

Wanda Cooper Martinez, GA - Wanda Darlene Cooper, age 67, passed away in her home in Martinez, Georgia on January 3, 2020. At her request, no service will be held. Darlene was born on September 15, 1952. She is preceded in death by her brother William Earl Cooper, her mother, Barbara Cooper, and her father, John Cooper. She is survived...

Frank U. Roberson, Jr.

Frank U. Roberson, Jr.

Jan 3, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 3, 2020, Frank Uphratus Roberson Jr., 90, devoted husband of the late Donna Roberson. Frank is survived by his children, Sheryl Roberson Goddard (Roe) and Terry Roberson (Beth), and grandchildren, Olivia Goddard, Ryan Roberson, and Rachel Roberson. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial...

Edith H. Seigler

Edith H. Seigler

Jan 3, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 3, 2020, Mrs. Edith H. Seigler, wife of the late Allen Seigler. Other family members include her son: Allen Seigler Jr. (Beth); grandchildren: Corey and Allen Seigler III; great-grandson: Parker; sister: Bobbie Jean McCoy; friend and companion: William Whaley Edith was a native of Stapleton, GA. She retired after 37 years...

Sandra Anne Davis

Sandra Anne Davis

Jan 2, 2020

Sandra “Sandy” Anne Davis, 68, entered into rest Thursday, January 2, 2020. Sandy worked for 28 years at Baird & Company. Sandy loved Jesus and was a member of Warren Baptist Church. She was always friendly, a great listener and a loyal friend. Sandy was selfless and generous. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family...

Lois Jarrell

Lois Jarrell

Jan 1, 2020

Augusta, GA – Lois Palmer Scales Jarrell passed away on January 1, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. Lois was born on July 28, 1940, in New York City, the second daughter of the late Wallace Nathaniel and Lois Dobson Scales. Lois grew up in Augusta, GA, and was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, Stratford College, and the New...

Dr. Marlene V. Merifield Rosenkoetter

Dr. Marlene V. Merifield Rosenkoetter

Dec 31, 2019

Dr. Marlene Merifield Rosenkoetter Marlene Virginia Merifield Rosenkoetter, RN, PhD, FAAN, of Brunswick, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of John Louis Rosenkoetter for 52 plus years. She is survived by her husband’s brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Dorothy Rosenkoetter, of Rogersville, Missouri, and by numerous cousins...

Laura Lee Robinson

Laura Lee Robinson

Dec 31, 2019

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Mrs. Laura Lee Robinson, 86, wife of the late Raymond Robinson. Mrs. Robinson enjoyed cooking, tending to her yard, and spending time with her family. Family members include: sons: Thomas (Kim), Geoffrey (Karen), Michael Fields (Tammy) and Stephen (Regina); grandchildren: Stephanie, Michael, Jason, Brian (Melissa), Sarah (Mark), Ashley (Ryan) and...

Janice Marie Dobrosky

Janice Marie Dobrosky

Dec 31, 2019

JANICE DOBROSKY Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Mrs. Janice Marie Dobrosky, 88, wife of the late Edward J. Dobrosky. Janice was born and raised in Reading, PA. She attended the McCann School of Business after high school. Most of Janice's career was at Gilbert Associates, Inc., where she was Administrative Assistant to the Human Resources...

Peter C. Da Santos

Peter C. Da Santos

Dec 30, 2019

PETER DA SANTOS Appling, GA – Entered into rest Monday, December 30, 2019 at home, Peter Conway Joseph Da Santos, 84, husband of Mayvernie Da Santos. Mr. Da Santos was born in 1935, in Edinboro, St. Vincent, British West Indies. His career consisted of being a Merchant Sailor, an auto mechanic, and machinist and owner of Da Santos Precision from...

Helen C. Rhodes

Helen C. Rhodes

Dec 30, 2019

Entered into rest Monday, December 30, 2019, Mrs. Helen Louise Coursey Rhodes, 91, wife of the late Hugh A. Rhodes, Jr. Mrs. Rhodes was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a devoted member of Warren Baptist Church for 60 years. Mrs. Rhodes enjoyed serving the church on Wednesday nights and she taught 3 year old Sunday school for many...

Ursula Kerins

Ursula Kerins

Dec 29, 2019

Ursula Kerins Augusta, GA - Ursula Fey Kerins, age 99 years, died of natural causes in Evans, Georgia on December 29, 2019. She was born in Duquesne, PA on May 28, 1920, and never lost her love of all things Pittsburgh. A 1942 graduate of Margaret Morrison College of Carnegie Mellon University, She was married to John Lamson Kerins for...

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