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Louis P. Gangarosa Sr.

Louis P. Gangarosa Sr.

Nov 14, 2018

Augusta, GA - Louis Paul Gangarosa, Sr., DDS, PhD, a tenured professor with 3 appointments in the Dental, Medical, & Graduate Schools at Augusta University (formerly Medical College of Georgia) died November 14, 2018 and entered into rest at age 89. Dr. Gangarosa, the son of Biaggio & Carmella Bellassai Gangarosa, was born on June 8, 1929 as a native...

Gene Cronic

Gene Cronic

Nov 13, 2018

Augusta, GA – Eugene Aubury Cronic entered into rest Tuesday, November 13, 2018, age 85, husband of Barbara H. Cronic. Mr. Cronic was a 1953 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and graduated from Georgia Tech in 1957. He worked as an insurance agent for Southern Finance Ins. Agency and retired from Sherman & Hemstreet and Roy Scarborough &...

Dorothy A. Bourdo

Dorothy A. Bourdo

Nov 13, 2018

Dorothy A. Bourdo Grovetown, Georgia. Dorothy Bourdo, faithful wife, cherished mother and adoring grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Westside Baptist Church. The Dr. Robert Lehn officiating. Private family interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Thomas...

Claudia O. Messuri

Claudia O. Messuri

Nov 12, 2018

Claudia O. Messuri Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 12, 2018, Claudia Messuri, 76, loving wife of the late Col. John Messuri. Mrs. Messuri was born in Richmond, VA and continued to love the beach. Family members include her daughter: Katharine VanZant Moore; son-in-law: Michael Moore; and grandson: John E. VanZant. Memorial service will be held Monday, November...

Joan M. Wilkins

Joan M. Wilkins

Nov 12, 2018

Joan M. Wilkins Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 12, 2018, Joan M. Wilkins (Fink), 76. Joan was born in Fall River, Massachusetts but lived in Martinez the past 30 years. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Bray Herbert Wilkins and the late Mrs. Angela O’Brien Wilkins of Salem, MA who came from Wales to Salem...

Richard Z. Craig

Richard Z. Craig

Nov 11, 2018

Richard Zeigler Craig Richard Zeigler Craig, 93, returned peacefully to his heavenly Father at his home on November 11, 2018, surrounded by his beloved family. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, the mother of his children, Frances Elizabeth Craig and his dear wife Dorothy Little Craig. He was born June 4, 1925 to Samuel Roland Craig and...

Harry L. Harmon

Harry L. Harmon

Nov 10, 2018

Harry Harmon Evans, GA - Harry L. Harmon, 79, of Evans, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Harry was a loving and devoted husband of 60 years to Patricia Taylor Harmon. Harry was a native of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. He worked for many years as the manager of Brodhead Feed Mill and later...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Nov 10, 2018

Dorothy Johnson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 10, 2018, Mrs. Dorothy E. Beck Johnson, 97, loving wife of the late William A. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of First Baptist Church, sang in the senior choir, and was a former member of the Golden Circle Sunday School Class. She worked for Belk’s for 16 years before...

J. E. "Pete"  Walker

J. E. "Pete" Walker

Nov 9, 2018

J. E. “Pete” Walker Evans, GA – Died Friday, November 9, 2018, Mr. J. E. “Pete” Walker, 89, loving and devoted husband of over 65 years to Mrs. Vera Cawley Walker. Pete was a native of Augusta. He worked from the time he was 10 years old until the age of 82. He retired from Braxton-Culler after a longtime career...

Ina Lee Berry

Ina Lee Berry

Nov 7, 2018

Ina Lee Berry Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Mrs. Ina Lee Berry, 83, loving wife of the late Mr. Ronald “Ron” L. Berry. Mrs. Berry was a lifelong quilter who gifted her family with treasures while fretting over minor mistakes (or “signatures”, as she called them). She loved traveling with her late husband through Europe,...

Newton D. Leach

Newton D. Leach

Nov 7, 2018

Newton D. Leach Augusta, GA - Mr. Newton D. Leach, 70, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Doctor’s Hospital after several battles with cancer. Newt was born in Keokuk, Iowa to Floyd D. and Geraldine Barrows Leach. He spent his early years in Kahoka, Missouri and Burlington, Iowa where he graduated from Burlington High School and Burlington Technical College. Newt...

Jackie Herrell

Jackie Herrell

Nov 7, 2018

Augusta, GA – Jacqueline "Jackie" Herrell, 86, entered into rest Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Jackie was the loving wife to the late Carl L. Herrell. Jackie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, more affectionately called "Nannie" by her grandsons. She loved flowers, being crafty and decorating for Christmas. She will be remembered in too many ways to count; feisty,...

Dr. James P. Hill

Dr. James P. Hill

Nov 7, 2018

Dr. James P. Hill Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Dr. James P. Hill, DDS, 80, loving husband of Mrs. Mary Price Hill. Dr. Hill was born in McMinnville, TN, the oldest of three children to parents, Ollie Keaton Hill and James Polk Hill, Sr. He graduated from Irving College High School and joined the Air...

E. Gayle McGee

E. Gayle McGee

Nov 6, 2018

Elsie Gayle McGee Augusta, GA – Elsie Gayle Wooten McGee, 71, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018. She was born on May 29, 1947 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late David Levi and Viola (Marshall) Wooten. Mrs. McGee is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years: W.D. “Buster” McGee Jr.; their children: Kenneth Marshall McGee (Jamie), Christopher...

Timothy Samuel Mirshak

Timothy Samuel Mirshak

Nov 5, 2018

Tim Mirshak Augusta, GA - Timothy Samuel Mirshak, 64, the loving husband of Agnes Gambill Mirshak, peacefully entered into rest Monday, November 5, 2018 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Tim is survived by his wife of 42 years and his children, Brian Timothy Mirshak (Valerie), of Augusta; Anna Mirshak Burns (Justin), of Atlanta; Joseph Samuel Mirshak (Carrie Ann),...

Annemarie Rose Adcock

Annemarie Rose Adcock

Nov 4, 2018

Annemarie R. Adcock Augusta, GA- Annemarie Rose Adcock, 35, entered into rest Sunday, November 4, 2018. A memorial Mass will be Monday, November 12, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - Zambia Project, 9480 N. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville,...

Bernice Lybrand

Bernice Lybrand

Nov 4, 2018

Bernice Lybrand Augusta, GA – Mrs. Bernice Evelyn Lybrand, 92, entered into rest Sunday, November 4, 2018. Mrs. Lybrand was born in Aiken, SC but lived most of her life in Augusta, GA. She was a weaver in the Sibley Mill for 42 years. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew her. Family members...

Mildred Jamison

Mildred Jamison

Nov 2, 2018

Mildred Jamison Augusta, GA – Mildred Elizabeth Palmer Jamison, 98, of Augusta, GA, wife of the late Oran Curtis Jamison, entered into rest on November 2, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Linda Jamison Blackston, in Thomson, GA. Mrs. Jamison was also preceded in death by her two sons, Jimmie O. Jamison and Ronnie M. Jamison, and four siblings,...

Margaret E. Holley

Margaret E. Holley

Nov 1, 2018

Margaret E. Holley Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 1, 2018, Miss Margaret E. Holley, 85. Miss Holley was a native of Augusta and a life-long member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. She was a huge supporter of the Augusta Green Jackets. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Camellia...

William P. "Billy" Dunaway, Sr.

William P. "Billy" Dunaway, Sr.

Oct 31, 2018

William P. “Billy” Dunaway, Sr. Augusta, GA –Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at University Hospital, Mr. William P. “Billy” Dunaway, Sr., 88, died after a chronic illness. A lifelong resident of the Augusta area, Mr. Dunaway was a devout Christian and charter member of Bethlehem Advent Christian Church, where he served as deacon, moderator, treasurer, choir member, soloist and song leader....

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