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Mildred B. Faulkner

Mildred B. Faulkner

Jun 8, 2016

Mildred B. Faulkner Augusta, GA – Mildred B. Faulkner “Millie”, 88, loving wife of 69 years to the late William L. Faulkner “Billy”, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and Mema. Born in Augusta, GA and a longtime resident of Columbia County, she was the daughter of the late Bonnie Lee and...

Christine Dean

Christine Dean

Jun 7, 2016

Christine Dean Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs.Christine Lavada Dean, age 85, loving wife of 55 years to George Dean. Christine was born in Memphis, TN on June 9, 1930, to George P. and Carolyn Ritchey. She was raised in Mississippi, moving around as her father practiced law and served in the state legislature; eventually...

Mary "Geri" Shell

Mary "Geri" Shell

Jun 7, 2016

Mary “Geri” Shell Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs. Mary “Geri” Shell, 82, beloved wife to the late Roy A. Shell, Jr. Mrs. Shell was a native of Augusta, GA. She was a volunteer at the Augusta Boxing Club and a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan. Mary loved going to the Green Jackets baseball games with...

Ilona Green

Ilona Green

Jun 7, 2016

Ilona Y. Green Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs. Ilona Y. Green, 82, wife of the late Mr. John C. Green. Mrs. Green was a native of Berlin Germany but has lived in Augusta for almost 50 years. She practiced psychology and ran her own counseling service in North Augusta for many years. Family members...

Dr. Charles Frederick Shaefer, Jr.

Dr. Charles Frederick Shaefer, Jr.

Jun 6, 2016

Dr. Charles Frederick Shaefer, Jr. Augusta, GA – Dr. Charles Frederick Shaefer, Jr., age 67, died on June 6, 2016, in Denver, Colorado, where he was a speaker at a medical conference on diabetes. Dr. Shaefer is survived by his beloved wife, Nan Hall Shaefer, his two sons, Charles Davis Shaefer (Ashley Cole Owens) and Mark McNair Shaefer, his daughter-in-law,...

Bobby Attaway

Bobby Attaway

Jun 6, 2016

Bobby Attaway Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 6, 2016, Mr. Robert Thomas Attaway, age 89, loving husband of 64 years to the late Ann Scott Attaway. Bobby was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He served his country in WWII in the US Navy aboard the USS Randolph. He played Catcher in the St. Louis Cardinals...

Gloria Gleason

Gloria Gleason

Jun 5, 2016

Gloria Gleason Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 5, 2016, Mrs. Gloria Mai Gleason, 89, loving wife to the late Archie Gleason, Sr. Mrs. Gleason was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She was a devout catholic, recited the Rosary, and attended Mass regularly. She was the co-owner of Saintly Gifts and after 31...

Bansi K. Patel

Bansi K. Patel

Jun 5, 2016

Bansi K. Patel Mr. Bansi K. Patel, husband of Ginger Patel, entered into rest on June 5, 2016 in India. The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 24, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas Poteet and Son. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Children’s Hospital of Georgia, 1446 Harper St. Augusta, GA. 30901 Thomas...

Candace B. Murray

Candace B. Murray

Jun 3, 2016

Candace B. Murray Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 3, 2016, Mrs. Candace B. Murray, 71, loving wife of 32 years to the late Kenneth Murray, Jr. Mrs. Murray was a member of Freedom Bible Church for 12 years and Lake Park Baptist Church for 5 years. She was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. She...

Andrew Hogland

Andrew Hogland

Jun 3, 2016

Andrew Hogland Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 3, 2016, Mr. Andrew Hogland, age 20. Andrew was native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a 2013 graduate of Westside Highschool and was currently attending GRU. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed spending time at the family farm. Family members include his father and stepmother: Jeff and Sandra...

Harold Deas

Harold Deas

May 29, 2016

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Harold Arthur Deas, husband of 49 years to the late Frances Deas. Mr. Deas is the son of the late Allen Deas and the late Thelma Williams, a native of Barnwell, SC. he grew up in Augusta and lived in North Augusta for the last...

Jim Paschal

Jim Paschal

May 28, 2016

Jim Paschal Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 28, 2016, Mr. James Daniel “Jim” Paschal, 62, loving husband of 23 years to Jenny Clark Paschal. Mr. Paschal was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church and was a mason with the #315 AFM North Augusta Masonic Lodge. Recently retired, he worked for 30 years in...

Mary Alice Dunn Bailey

Mary Alice Dunn Bailey

May 25, 2016

Mary Alice Dunn Bailey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Mrs. Mary Alice Dunn Bailey, 79, wife of 58 years to Mr. John S. Bailey. Family members in addition to her husband include sons: Wayne S. Bailey and wife Stephanie and Steven L. Bailey and wife Melissa; grandchildren: MeiLynn Bailey, Elijah, Everett, Owen and Linnea Vinke;...

Allene Cordell Thornton

Allene Cordell Thornton

May 25, 2016

Allene Cordell Thornton Augusta, GA – Passed after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Mrs. Allene Cordell Thornton, 97, wife of the late Mr. John Maxwell Thornton. Mrs. Thornton was a native of Elberton, GA but lived in Augusta most of her life. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church, and she served as head of...

Irving Givner

Irving Givner

May 20, 2016

Irving Givner Augusta, GA – Mr. Irving Givner, 66, entered into rest on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the VA Hospital. Mr. Givner was a veteran of the United States Army. A graveside service will be Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Francis Omar officiating. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis...

Frank E. Simmons, Jr.

Frank E. Simmons, Jr.

May 19, 2016

Frank E. Simmons, Jr. Retired Educator Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 19, 2016, Mr. Frank E. Simmons, Jr., husband of 23 years to Janice Simmons. Frank graduated from Augusta College earning his Bachelor of Science and the University of Georgia with a Specialist in Administration. Frank retired in 2004 from Tutt Middle School after 33 years of...

Anne Sancken Pund

Anne Sancken Pund

May 19, 2016

Anne Sancken Pund Appling, GA – Born March 26, 1930, Elizabeth Ann Tisdale in Sumter, S.C. Her mother, Katie Elizabeth (“Miss Lib”) Tisdale married John Clarence Sancken in 1937. Ann was adopted by JC Sancken in 1938 and lived in Augusta. Anne married Edgar Pund in 1951. Anne was a faithful and devoted member of Resurrection Lutheran Church for 78...

Emily Peterson

Emily Peterson

May 19, 2016

Emily Peterson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 19, Mrs. Emily Marie Peterson, 93, wife to the late Roscoe P. Peterson. Mrs. Peterson was a native of Valdosta but has lived in Martinez for several years. She was a nursing aide at Gracewood State School and Hospital for a number of years. Family members include her sons: Larry...

Gloria Manfredi

Gloria Manfredi

May 19, 2016

Gloria Manfredi Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 19, 2016, Mrs. Gloria Katherine Manfredi, wife of the late William Manfredi. Other family members include daughters: Gloria Smith, Teresa Lundin and son: Carmine Manfredi; grandchildren: Jason Case, Erik Lundin and Tonia Deas and 5 great grandchildren. Mrs. Manfredi was a native of Brooklyn, NY and was a homemaker. She...

Thad B. Calhoun, Jr.

Thad B. Calhoun, Jr.

May 19, 2016

Thad B. Calhoun, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 19, 2016, Mr. Thad B. Calhoun, Jr. beloved husband of 64 years to Anne Mundy Calhoun. Thad dedicated 34 years of his life to law enforcement in Augusta and Richmond County. He was a 1975 graduate of the National F.B.I. Academy at Quantico, VA. Other family members include...

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