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Michael McElmurray
Nov 13, 2017
Michael McElmurray Hephzibah, GA – Moved to Heaven, surrounded by his family on Monday, November 13, 2017, Michael Anderson McElmurray, 16, loving son of Earl and Deborah McElmurray. Michael was a native and lifelong resident of Hephzibah and was a junior at Westside High School. He loved to hunt, fish, ride his motorcycle and spend time at Clark Hill and...
J. Lester Newsome
Nov 7, 2017
. Lester Newsome Augusta, GA – Mr. J. Lester Newsome, 90, loving husband of 72 years to Mary Alma Alsabrooks Newsome, entered into rest at his residence, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Mr. Newsome was a lifelong resident of Augusta, a graduate of Academy of Richmond County and a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. He was Clerk...
Alvin Luoma
Nov 7, 2017
Alvin William Luoma Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 7, 2017, Alvin William Luoma, 92, loving husband of 63 years to Mary Lou Luoma. Mr. Luoma was a native of Wakefield, MI. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII. Mr. Luoma retired as a teacher from the East Detroit Public School System. He...
Ruby M. Smith
Nov 6, 2017
Ruby M. Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 6, 2017, Mrs. Ruby Marie Smith, 96, loving wife of 63 years to the late George H. Smith. Mrs. Smith was a native of Springville, Mississippi but lived in Augusta most of her adult life. After thirty-three years of service, she retired from a successful career with Owen Illinois,...
Georgia M. Kerr
Nov 5, 2017
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 5, 2017, 90, loving wife of 44 years to the late Bob Kerr. Mrs. Kerr was a longtime resident of Augusta, GA. She was a member of National Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Kerr loved to cook and her life centered a round her husband, children, family and church. Family members, in addition...
Vivian Bowman
Nov 5, 2017
Vivian Bowman Augusta, GA – Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Vivian Bowman, 88, went to be with her Lord Sunday, November 5, 2017, loving wife of 64 years to the late Jesse Bowman, Sr. Mrs. Bowman was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired from the Graniteville Co. and later worked for the Columbia County School System. She...
John Paul Strelec
Nov 5, 2017
Augusta, Ga. - JOHN PAUL STRELEC entered into rest on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at the age of 81. John was born on July 27, 1936, to Frank and Agnes Strelec in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. He received his education at St. Clement Catholic School, St. Fidelis Seminary, and Slippery Rock University. John taught earth & space science and physical science for...
Geraldine Barrows Leach
Nov 4, 2017
Geraldine Barrows Leach Mrs. Geraldine Leach, 90 of Evans, Georgia died Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at Thomson Heath and Rehabilitation in Thomson, Georgia. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Floyd Delmer Leach and a son, Lewin Dee Leach. Geraldine was born in Missouri on April 8th, 1927 to Levi Abbott Barrows and Marie Amelia Wollam Barrows. She spent...
Jane McWilliam Dye
Nov 3, 2017
Augusta, GA – Jane McWilliam Dye, 79, died peacefully at University Hospital on November 3, 2017, following a brief illness. Jane was predeceased by her husband of over fifty years, Jerry Brooks Dye. A native of Vicksburg, MS, Jane met and married Jerry while they were both students at North Georgia College. They moved to Jerry’s hometown of Augusta in...
Chris Sechler
Nov 2, 2017
Chris Sechler Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 2, 2017, Errett C. Sechler, III, 71. Mr. Sechler attended Southwest Missouri State University and majored in drama and speech therapy. Using his talents he traveled with the USO performing for the military. He went on to earn his master’s degree in speech and theater. Mr. Sechler served in the...
Pasco First
Nov 2, 2017
Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 2, 2017, Pasco Elizabeth First, 90, loving wife of the late MSG (Ret) William E. “Bill” First. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with family. Mrs. First was a native of Norfolk, VA. She spent much of her adult life and raised her children in Maryland before...
C. Emory Towner Sr.
Nov 1, 2017
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Charles Emory Towner, Sr., 91, husband of Beadie Duggan Towner. Mr. Towner was born in Gibson, GA but lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He served in the US Navy in World War II and Korean. Mr. Towner was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church. He...
Richard "Rick" Mark Jubeck
Oct 31, 2017
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Mr. Richard Mark Jubeck, son of the late John and Mary Jubeck. Other family members include his son: Nicholas Scott Jubeck and his brother: John Francis Jubeck Jr. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 6, 2017 at 2:00 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son. The family...
Richard Cree Kilpatrick
Oct 31, 2017
Augusta, Ga - Richard Cree Kilpatrick, 80, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Kilpatrick was born in Augusta, GA to the late Dr. Charles McCord Kilpatrick and Martha Stelling Kilpatrick. He graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1955 and received his B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia in...
Frederick Hamilton "Hammy" Kuhlke
Oct 31, 2017
Mr. Frederick Hamilton “Hammy” Kuhlke, 76, husband of Mary Angela Kuhlke, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Mr. Kuhlke, a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bernhardt Kuhlke, Sr. He was a 1959 graduate of Academy of Richmond County. He was...
Betty Jones Gordy
Oct 31, 2017
Betty Jones Gordy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Betty Jones Gordy, 81. Mrs. Gordy was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Shirley Farmer Sunday School Class. Mrs. Gordy was a homemaker and retired from Health Center Credit Union. Family members include her son: Glenn E. Gordy; daughter: Teresa Gordy Lamb, Waynesboro; grandchildren: Ashley...
Paul Kent Plunkett, Jr.
Oct 30, 2017
Augusta, Ga - Paul Kent Plunkett, Jr., 63, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2017. The oldest child of the late Paul and Jeanne Plunkett, Kent is survived by his son, Paul Kent Plunkett, III of Atlanta, Georgia, his sister Saundra Jeanne Plunkett of Augusta, his brother, James T. Plunkett (Mary Anne) of Augusta, nieces Mary Rob...
Dorothy J Buck
Oct 30, 2017
Dorothy Johns Buck Martinez, GA – Mrs. Dorothy Johns Buck, 81, went to be with her savior on Monday, October 30, 2017. Mrs. Buck was born in Thomaston, GA but has lived most of her life in Martinez. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Family members include her son: Michael Buck (Joy) of North Augusta, SC and grandchildren:...
Ava Kochowiec Bartee
Oct 30, 2017
Evans, GA - Mrs. Ava Kochowiec Bartee, wife of 57 years to Lacy Howard “Bart” Bartee, died on October 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She walked faithfully with the LORD from early childhood, and now rests securely in the presence of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ. She is survived by her son, Howard Bartee (Deanna) and...
Gene Durst
Oct 30, 2017
Gene Durst Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 30, 2017, Mr. Herbert Eugene Durst, 84, loving husband of Mary Becknell Durst. Mr. Durst was born and raised in Augusta. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War from 1950 – 1954 aboard the USS Carnesse and the USS Higbee. He retired as supervisor with...
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