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CDR Guy F. Turner, Jr. US Navy (Ret.)

CDR Guy F. Turner, Jr. US Navy (Ret.)

Feb 26, 2018

CDR Guy F. Turner, Jr., US Navy (Ret.) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 26, 2018, CDR Guy F. Turner Jr. US Navy (Retired), 73, loving husband to Dr. Janet Markle. Born in Quantico, VA, Guy earned a Bachelor of Science from Wesleyan College in North Carolina. He joined the Navy and retired after 23 years as a...

Susan Storer

Susan Storer

Feb 26, 2018

Susan Storer Augusta, GA – Ms. Susan Williams Storer “MeMe” entered into eternal rest Monday, February 26, 2018. Ms. Storer, a native of Augusta, retired from Civil Service after 36.5 years, most of which was spent in the casualty assistance office at Ft. Gordon. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Family members include her daughter: Tonya Storer...

Julie E. Orwen

Julie E. Orwen

Feb 25, 2018

Julie E. Orwen Augusta, Ga - On February 25th, Julie Elizabeth Orwen (Barron), 59, passed away following a long battle with cancer. Julie was a loving Mother, Daughter and Sister, who despite her prognosis remained hopeful and always displayed a joy for life. Julie was born, December 11, 1958, in Cottonport, Louisiana to Paul Floyd Barron Sr. and JoAnn Ruth...

Joyce S. Burns

Joyce S. Burns

Feb 24, 2018

Joyce S. Burns Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, February 24, 2018, Mrs. Joyce S. Burns, 87, loving wife to the late John “Bob” R. Burns. Mrs. Burns was a native of Emanuel County but lived in Augusta for many years. She lived her life for her family. Family members include her daughter: Denise Willard (Tommy); son: the late...

Barbara P. Bowen

Barbara P. Bowen

Feb 21, 2018

Augusta, GA – Barbara Pruitt Bowen, 82, loving wife for 60 years to Charles W. Bowen, III, went to be with her Lord February 21, 2018 at University Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer W. and Cleo Holland Pruitt. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas...

PNCM Robert Wilkie, US Navy (Ret)

PNCM Robert Wilkie, US Navy (Ret)

Feb 20, 2018

PNCM Robert Lee Wilkie, US Navy (Ret) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 20, 2018, PNCM (Ret) Robert Lee Wilkie, 92, loving husband of Lillian Campbell Wilkie. Family members, in addition to his wife include daughter: Angela Phillips O’Byrne; grandchildren: Charles Michael O’Byrne, Dr. Lauren O’Byrne Azevedo (Justin), Haley O’Byrne Howerton (Neil); great grandchildren: Samantha Lillian Azevedo and...

Bill McElderry

Bill McElderry

Feb 20, 2018

Bill McElderry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 20, 2018, Mr. John William “Bill” McElderry, Jr., 78, loving husband to Margie McElderry. Mr. McElderry was a native and resident of Augusta and a member of Curtis Baptist Church. He was a Master Gardner and was president and owner of Green Expectations. Mr. McElderry earned an undergraduate degree from...

Gladys Willingham Ridley

Gladys Willingham Ridley

Feb 19, 2018

Gladys Willingham Ridley Augusta, GA – Gladys Willingham Ridley, 97, entered into rest Friday, February 19, 2018. Mrs. Ridley died from the causes and effects of a life lived well and long. Gladys Willingham Ridley was born October 29, 1920. One of five children born to Ector John Edward Haynes and Iva Gladys Briley Haynes in Manchester, GA, Gladys Willingham...

Clarence Shorter

Clarence Shorter

Feb 17, 2018

Clarence Shorter Augusta, GA - Sgt. First Class (RET) Clarence E. Shorter, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 The family will honor his service to his country with a graveside service with full military honors at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, fisherman, and thoroughly loved...

David A. Hemingway

David A. Hemingway

Feb 15, 2018

David A. Hemingway Martinez, GA - Entered into death Thursday, February 15, 2018, David Allan Hemingway, 62, husband of the late Sara J. Hemingway. Mr. Hemingway was born in NJ, but grew up in Martinez and graduated from Evans High School in 1974. He joined the Air Force in 1975 and retired in 1999. Mr. Hemingway was a logistics officer...

Clifford Carey Jr.

Clifford Carey Jr.

Feb 15, 2018

Clifford L. Carey Augusta, GA – Mr. Clifford Lee Carey, 59, loving husband of Andrea Hill Carey, entered into rest on February 15, 2018. A Christian Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Hull celebrant. Visitation for the deceased will be...

Mildred Jean Dickson

Mildred Jean Dickson

Feb 14, 2018

Mildred Jean Dickson Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, February 14, 2018, Mildred Jean Dickson, 88. Jean was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She was an accomplished instrumentalist on the piano and accordion, and played piano for many years at Tyrone Church of the Brethren. She loved Jesus, Sunday school, and daily Bible study. A native of...

Jim Hughes

Jim Hughes

Feb 13, 2018

Jim Hughes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Mr. James Allen Hughes, 70, loving husband to Colette Hughes. Mr. Hughes served five years in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. After serving his country and completing his business degree, he enjoyed a successful career with GTE. Family members, in addition to his wife include...

Mildred Louise Malone

Mildred Louise Malone

Feb 13, 2018

Mildred Louise Malone Augusta, Ga - Mildred Louise Malone died February 13, 2018, at Kentwood Nursing Facility. Born September 1, 1925, in Wesco, Missouri, she was the youngest child of Oliver Lee Malone and Annie Coppedge Malone. As well as her parents, Louise was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Harold Lee Malone, Sr. (Bessie); a sister, Deleeta Malone...

John Bishop

John Bishop

Feb 11, 2018

John Bishop Augusta, GA - John Lewis Bishop, III, age 25, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2018 surrounded by family. John was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He is survived by his parents: John Lewis Bishop, Jr. and Rose Mary Kelly Bishop; sister: Carmen Bishop McGahee, brother-in-law: Patrick McGahee, nephew: Preston Harvey McGahee and numerous...

Carol Rhodes

Carol Rhodes

Feb 9, 2018

Carol Rhodes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 9, 2018, Mrs. Carol Herrington Rhodes, 93, loving wife to the late Robert Land Rhodes and daughter of the late Thomas J. Herrington and Carrie B. Pollard. Mrs. Rhodes was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Family members include her daughters:...

Elizabeth "Betty" Wren

Elizabeth "Betty" Wren

Feb 8, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Wren Augusta, GA – Elizabeth Matthews Wren entered into rest on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Betty, as she was always known, was born in Wrens, GA in 1928 to Carlton G. and Alice Pilcher Matthews. She was a graduate of Wrens High School and Georgia State College for Women, and had lived in Augusta since 1951 with her...

Jan "Bubba" Warren Holley

Jan "Bubba" Warren Holley

Feb 6, 2018

Jan Warren “Bubba” Holley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Mr. Jan Warren “Bubba” Holley, 74, loving husband of 50 years to Genie Johnston Holley. Mr. Holley was an Augusta native who grew up in the Harrisburg community and was even awarded Harrisburgan of the Year. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, his deep...

Retta Burke

Retta Burke

Feb 6, 2018

Retta Burke Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Mrs. Loretta “Retta” Kearns Burke, 81, loving wife of the late John W. Burke, Jr. Retta was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church, and was a...

Jerry Stokes

Jerry Stokes

Feb 5, 2018

Jerry Stokes Appling, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 5, 2018, Mr. Jerry Edward Stokes, 71, loving husband to Lenoir Stokes. Born January 14, 1947 in Falls City, Nebraska, Mr. Stokes moved to Harlem, GA with his family and later starred in basketball and baseball at Harlem High School. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree...

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