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Shirley Allen Cady Usry
Mar 31, 2018
Shirley Allen Cady Usry Shirley Usry, age 79, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She will be remembered as a strong and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and true friend. Shirley was born in Augusta, Ga, to the late John Allen, and Mary Sutton Allen of Augusta, Ga. She was preceded in death by her late husband...
MSG James O. Jones
Mar 31, 2018
MSG James O. Jones Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, March 31, 2018, MSG James “Buck” Jones, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 83, loving husband to the late Carole K. Jones. Jim retired after 20 years as a Master Sergeant with the United States Army, 25 years in construction, and spent a lifetime as a loyal Falcons fan. He was...
Austin G. Daniels
Mar 30, 2018
Austin G. Daniels Augusta, GA – Austin Gray Daniels, 22, beloved son of Terri Gray Daniels and Guy W. Daniels, Jr., entered into rest, March 30, 2018. Austin was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduate of Augusta Christian Schools. He attended Augusta Tech and was a member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 283. Austin’s sweet and...
Billy Moore Pollard DDS
Mar 29, 2018
Billy Moore Pollard, DDS Grovetown, Ga - Billy Moore Pollard, D.D.S. passed away March 29, 2018 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Gates, TN in 1926 to Alma and W. T. Pollard, he graduated from Bradford H.S. and enlisted in the Navy serving in WWII as a dental corpsman. After attending Union University in Jackson, TN Bill...
Everett Jones Hebert
Mar 28, 2018
Everett Jones Hebert Augusta, GA – Our sweet angel baby Everett Jones Hebert entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in the arms of his loving parents. Family members include his parents: Kevin M. Hebert and Lelia Sakata Hebert; brother: Bobby Williams; grandparents: Michael “Papa Acachalla” and Kathy “Nana Acachalla” Hebert; Gregory “Papa G” Sakata (Sabrina); Belinda “Nana” Becker;...
Arthur K. Turner
Mar 28, 2018
Arthur K. Turner Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Arthur Knowles Turner, 78, loving husband of Denece Servais Turner. Mr. Turner was a native of Macon and lived in Augusta many years. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. Mr. Turner was a member and the founder of Evans...
Sana Reedy
Mar 27, 2018
Sana Reedy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 27, 2018, Mrs. Sana H. Reedy, 68, loving wife of the late J.J. Reedy. Sana has lived in Augusta for 30 years. She retired as a Special Ed Teacher with the Richmond County Board of Education. She was an active member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Sana’s...
Ruth B. Thompson
Mar 27, 2018
Ruth B. Thompson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 27, 2018, Mrs. Ruth Blackmon Thompson, 96. Mrs. Thompson was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She was a member of Pine View Baptist Church and was extremely active in senior groups at several local Baptist churches, including Marks, Baker Woods and Riverside....
Frances F. Brown
Mar 26, 2018
Frances Faughnan Brown died on Monday, March 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family and the love of close friends. Frances’ contagious smile and enduring spirit were gifts to everyone she knew and came into contact with. She had many friends that she loved deeply. Frances’ favorite color was purple and she loved celebrating holidays—especially her birthday. Born with a...
Pete Prather
Mar 25, 2018
Pete Prather Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, March 25, 2018, Mr. Elliott “Pete” Lee Prather, 75, loving husband to Gloria H. Prather. Mr. Prather grew up in Camdon, SC and was a 1965 graduate of Clemson University, earning his Engineering degree. He was the owner of Jefferson Contractors Builders & Developers. Family members, in addition to his wife,...
Jim Alling
Mar 25, 2018
Jim Alling Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, March 25, 2018, Mr. James “Jim” Joseph Alling, 75, loving husband to Lois B. Alling. Mr. Alling was born in Johnson City, NY and in 1965 Jim married the love of his life, Lois. In 1978, he moved his family to Augusta and joined the Alleluia Community. He earned his EdD...
Ruth Brinson Pennington
Mar 24, 2018
Ruth Brinson Pennington Augusta, GA – Mrs. Ruth Brinson Pennington, 88, entered into rest Saturday, March 24, 2018. Mrs. Pennington was born in 1929 in Garfield, GA. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church for 35 years, where she was a member of the Women’s Club and communion leader. She was a current member of First Baptist Church...
Don B. North
Mar 23, 2018
Don B. North Augusta, GA – Donald Burnett North, 70, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018, on his way to his favorite pastime to watch his grandson, Myles, play Greenbrier Middle Baseball. Mr. North, a native of Augusta, graduated from Academy of Richmond County in 1966. He then attended Brewton Parker College and Augusta College....
Lee A. Brassell
Mar 21, 2018
Lee A. Brassell Augusta, GA – Lee Allen Brassell, 89, entered into rest Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Mr. Brassell, a native of Gibson, Georgia, was a long-time resident of Augusta and retired from Sweetheart Cup (formerly Lily-Tulip). He was predeceased by his wife, Janell U. Brassell; his parents, W.A. and Sallie Allen Brassell; and six of his siblings. He is...
Louise Janelle Lofton
Mar 19, 2018
Louise Janelle Lofton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, March 19, 2018, Louise Janelle Lofton, 83. Ms. Lofton was a native of Louisville, GA and lived in Augusta most of her life. She was a servant of the Lord, both at home and at Gracewood State School and Hospital, where she retired as a Nursing Assistant. Ms. Lofton loved...
Thomas Allen Huff., Sr. MD
Mar 19, 2018
Thomas Allen Huff, Sr., MD, (82) died March 19, after a long illness. He was born in Washington, DC, and attended high school in Forest, MS. After graduating from Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) with a BA, he received his MD at Emory Medical School and completed an internship and residency at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Following two years...
Joan F. Thorpe
Mar 18, 2018
Joan F. Thorpe Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, March 18, 2018, Mrs. Joan F. Thorpe, 90. Joan Thorpe was a native of Queens, New York City, NY. She moved to Augusta forty-one years ago to join the Alleluia Community. Graduating with her RN from Misieracordia Hospital Nursing School, her early nursing career included picking up premature babies throughout...
Madeline Purington
Mar 17, 2018
Madeline Purington Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mrs. Madeline Purington, 88, loving wife of seventy years to Charles Purington. Family members, in addition to her husband include children: Diana Cushing (Alan) of Columbia, SC, Paulette Paisley (Peter) of Eliot Maine, Steven Purington of Rock Sound, Bahamas; grandchildren: Steven Kelleher (Samantha), Charles Kelleher (Tracey), Brenda Starnes...
Edward James O'Rourke
Mar 17, 2018
Edward O’Rourke Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mr. Edward James O’Rourke, 92, loving husband to Josephine F. O’Rourke. Mr. O’Rourke was a native of Missouri Valley, Iowa but has lived in Augusta since 1958. He retired as a chemist from DuPont and he was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Family...
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