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LTC James Richard Childs
Sep 14, 2019
LTC James Richard Childs Augusta, GA - Entered into rest September 14th at University Hospital. LTC James R. Childs (Ret), “Rick” was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1944. Rick was married 48 years to the love of his life, Norma Dillard Childs. He was the son of the late James T. Childs and the late Elgie Deane Childs. Rick’s greatest...
Cecile Dougherty
Sep 12, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 12, 2019, Cecile Colley Dougherty, 67, beloved wife of Stephen Dougherty. Cecile was a native of Augusta. Married for 47 years, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She was the owner and operator of Dougherty Insurance Services. In addition to crafting in her spare time, Cecile...
Virginia Rhodes
Sep 12, 2019
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Virginia Dena Rhodes, 99, entered into rest September, 12, 2019 at University Hospital. She was born February 13, 1920 to Wilfred Joseph Robinson and Maybelle (Fountain) Robinson. She attended Tubman High School and worked at Belks Department store. Virginia married Andrew K. Rhodes in 1941, and they were lovingly married for 58 years until his death...
Kimila Mann
Sep 11, 2019
Kimila Mann Augusta, GA – Kimila “Kimisue” Sue Mann, 59, entered into rest Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Kimisue earned her bachelor’s degree from Whittenberg University in Springfield, OH. Following her undergraduate studies, she spent a year in a social work program before entering and graduating from the nursing school at IUPU, Indianapolis. She worked in Indianapolis and North Carolina. Kimisue...
Claudia Hamby
Sep 9, 2019
Claudia Hamby Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, September 9, 2019, Mrs. Claudia Slater Hamby, 75, loving wife of 56 years to Cecil B. Hamby. Mrs. Hamby was born in Martin, GA and was a graduate of Lavonia High School. She, along with Cecil, lived in Toccoa for 36 years and moved to Augusta to be with her daughter,...
Annette Tarpley
Sep 7, 2019
Annette Tarpley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 7, 2019, Mrs. Annette Smallwood Tarpley, 84, wife of the late Thomas Thames Tarpley. Mrs. Tarpley grew up in Cadley, GA in Warren County. She initially worked with the phone company in Thomson, GA but after marrying she moved to Augusta where she began working in the banking business. She...
Arthur DuFault
Sep 6, 2019
Arthur DuFault Arthur “Art” Raymond DuFault, passed away September 6, 2019, peacefully at home, with his wife by his side, in McCormick, SC. He was 67. He is survived by his spouse Carol A. DuFault; son Shaun A. DuFault and wife Vicki; daughter Rachel J. DuFault and husband Robert J. Roche; daughter Kimberly S. Warren and husband Rob; son Benjamin...
Mrs. Linda Rebecca Jolly
Sep 5, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 5, 2019, Linda Rebecca Taylor Jolly, 72, wife of Robert Jolly. Linda was so many things to so many people. She was a genuine, kind loving woman. Linda was a wife, best friend, sister, mother, aunt, a proud grandma, and wonderful friend. She enjoyed family time, get togethers, shopping, camping, and loved...
Fr. Thaddeus Kiwera
Sep 3, 2019
Augusta, GA Entered into rest Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Kiwera, 57. “Father T” as he was affectionately known, was born in Moshi, Tanzania on January 14, 1962. Predeceased by his parents, Maria Msaki and Simon Mattowo of Moshi, Tanzania. Fr. Kiwera joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity in 1995 and was ordained...
Mrs. Hildred Smith Allard
Sep 1, 2019
Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, September 1, 2019, Mrs. Hildred Smith Allard, 88, loving wife of Judge David H. Allard. Mrs. Allard was educated in the public schools of Hinton, West Virginia. She became a Certified Professional Secretary and attended the National Business College in Roanoke, VA and The University of Maryland. Mrs. Allard served as the Executive...
Mrs. Marilyn Lucille Tranter Garland
Sep 1, 2019
MARILYN LUCILLE TRANTER GARLAND Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, September 1, 2019, Mrs. Marilyn Lucille Tranter Garland, 88, devoted wife of the late Rev. George L. Garland, Jr. (LTC, U.S. Army Ret.) and a native of Scotia, NY. Mrs. Garland was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A proud matriarch, the joy of her life was being...
Felicitas R. Gines
Aug 31, 2019
Felicitas R. Gines Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 31, 2019, Mrs. Felicitas Ramos Gines, 86, wife of the late Herminio M. Gines. She is survived by her children, Amado R. Gines and Ester G. Fernando. The funeral service will be Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet and Son with Fr....
Margie Charlene Davis Luck
Aug 30, 2019
Margie “Charlene” Davis Luck Duncan, SC – Margie Charlene Davis Luck, 65, of Duncan, SC, was called home Friday, August 30, 2019 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born May 27, 1954 in Augusta, GA, she was the daughter of Margie Lillian Holley Davis and the late Charles Frazier Davis, Sr. Charlene worked for Pilot Travel Center. She loved her family....
Carolyn Irvin
Aug 30, 2019
Carolyn Irvin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 30, 2019, Carolyn Hacker Irvin, 80, wife of the late Charles Irvin. Carolyn was born November 21, 1938 in Anderson, IN. She graduated from Highland High School in 1956 and studied nursing at Holy Cross School of Nursing. Carolyn went on to work at the Medical College of Georgia as...
Johnetta LaVon "Vonnie" Dunker
Aug 29, 2019
Johnetta LaVon (“Vonnie”) Bigham Dunker died on August 29, 2019. She was born in McMinn County, Tennessee, in 1940 to John Arthur and Nettie Jane (Cantrell) Bigham. Following graduation from Athens High School, she attended the University of Tennessee Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as an R.N. in 1961. She married Karl J. Dunker in Clovis, California in 1965. From...
Mrs. Joan D. Veazey
Aug 29, 2019
Joan D. Veazey Augusta, GA –Entered into rest Thursday, August 29, 2019 at home, Joan D. Veazey, 71, loving wife of 48 years to the late Dr. Charles R. Veazey. Joan was born in Swainsboro, GA January 25, 1948. After graduating from Swainsboro High School in 1966, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of...
Jaye Bullard Greene
Aug 28, 2019
JAYE BULLARD GREENE Marietta, GA – Jaye Bullard Greene, 59, entered into rest Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Those who knew Jaye remember her to be an incredibly creative, energetic, and vivacious individual. As a child, Jaye spent happy summers with grandparents Sally and Aubrey Swann in Cuthbert, Georgia and James and Kitty Bullard in Fairburn, Georgia. Idyllic days were passed...
Stanley Martin
Aug 25, 2019
Stanley Martin Evans, GA – Stanley E. Martin, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Elizabeth Martin, his sisters, Melva Crook and May Trice Lindsey, and his brother, Robert “Shorty” Martin. After graduating from Lincoln County High School, Stanley enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon completion of...
Alwin H. Nehlsen
Aug 21, 2019
Alwin H. Nehlsen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 21, 2019, Alwin H. Nehlsen, 83, loving husband of Maria Nehlsen for 60 years. Originally from Hamburg, Germany, Alwin moved to New York City in 1956, where he met Maria in 1958, marrying her in 1959. He joined the US Army and was transferred to Germany. In 1964, he...
Mr. Norris E. Blair
Aug 20, 2019
Sylvania, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 20, 2019, Norris E. Blair “Sonny,” 82, loving husband of Shelby L. Blair. Additional family members include sons: Christopher E. Blair (Betsy), J. Scott Blair (Karla) and Alex Blair (Kathy); sister: Mary Alice Barrs; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mr. Blair was a native Augustan. He graduated from the Academy of...
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