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Ella Artasser Clements
Apr 25, 2016
Ella Artasser Clements Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 25, 2016, at Kentwood Nursing Home, Mrs. Ella Artasser Clements, age 87, better known as “Tessa” to everyone who knew her. Mrs. Clements was a member of Curtis Baptist Church and loved being involved with the senior choir and happy “39’s”, while she was active there. She had a...
Darlene Raborn
Apr 25, 2016
Darlene Raborn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 25, 2016, Mrs. Marsha Darlene Raborn, 61, loving wife to Allen Raborn, Sr. Darlene was born in Savannah but considered Augusta her home. She was a very active, outgoing, and an independent person who loved to fish, cook, and work in her yard. She loved to spend time with her...
Hugh Alan Campbell
Apr 25, 2016
Mr. Hugh Alan Campbell Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 25, 2016, at his home in Evans, Ga. Mr. Hugh Alan Campbell, 88, was born in Chicago, IL, but relocated with his family to Columbia, SC when he was a teenager. One of the first things he did once his family settled in Columbia was to obtain a...
Christine Banker
Apr 23, 2016
Christine Banker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 23, 2016, Mrs. Christine D. Banker, 84, wife to the late Sgt. Earl Russell Banker. Mrs. Banker was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church and was an avid lover of dogs. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. Family members include her children: Donna Rice (Kevin), Debora...
Betty Sekul
Apr 22, 2016
Elizabeth Montgomery “Betty” Sekul Augusta, GA-Elizabeth M. “ Betty” Sekul , 90, died on April 22, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Sekul was born in Cisco, Texas. A longtime resident of Mississippi, she moved to Augusta after losing her home in Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She was a devoted wife and mother and civically-minded, volunteering at many levels. She was...
David B. Wilkes, Jr.
Apr 21, 2016
David B. Wilkes, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 21, 2016, David Baum Wilkes, Jr., 89, loving husband of Adel Wilkes for over 67 years. Mr. Wilkes was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Turner England Fellowship Sunday School Class, Webb Lodge # 166 F & AM, Unity Court #21 O of A and Scottish Rite....
Caroline O. Chamberlain
Apr 20, 2016
Caroline Chamberlain Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Caroline O. Chamberlain, 52, loving wife to Sherman M. Chamberlain, MD. Mrs. Chamberlain fought a brave and graceful battle against cancer for 3 ½ years. A loving wife and mother, she was especially proud of her three sons. She was a 1986 graduate of Mt. Holyoke College and...
Aldon "Al" Rex Niver
Apr 18, 2016
Aldon “Al” Rex Niver Mr. Aldon “Al” Rex Niver, affectionately known as “Camp”, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Niver was born in Newberry, MI, on March 30, 1929, to Raymond Howard and Sadie Caro Knapp Niver. He attended Curtis Baptist Church in Augusta and was a Korean War Veteran in the US Army. He...
Jack L. Cooper
Apr 18, 2016
Jack L. Cooper Augusta, GA – Jack Leonard Cooper, born December 21, 1931 in Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest April 18, 2016, at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife Ruth N. Cooper of 57 years. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and the Junior College of Augusta (now Augusta University). Following...
Helen B. Wren
Apr 18, 2016
Helen B. Wren Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 18, 2016, Mrs. Helen Brooks Wren, 88, loving wife of 64 years to the late Allen F. Wren. Mrs. Wren was a native of Avera,Ga. She was a graduate of Berry College and taught school for several years. She was a homemaker. Family members include her son: Barry Wren...
Mary Bell Davis
Apr 17, 2016
Mary Bell Davis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 17, 2016, Mrs. Mary Bell Davis, 86, loving wife to the late Martin James Davis. Family members include her daughter: Linda Phillips; 3 granddaughters: Shellie Hodges, Leigh Brown, and Jennifer Pippin; one grandson: Sam Phillips and 7 great grandchildren. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta,...
Agnes Denton
Apr 16, 2016
Agnes Denton Augusta, GA – On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Mary Agnes Mooneyhan Denton, age 89, went home to be with the Lord. She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived in Augusta for 65 years and had just celebrated her 69th wedding anniversary. Agnes was a Charter Member of Alice Warren Chapter #483 OES,...
David W. Woods
Apr 15, 2016
David W. Woods Augusta, GA – Mr. David Wayne Woods, 36, entered into rest Friday, April 15, 2016. David was a lifelong resident of Augusta, Ga. He was a 3 time Special Olympic medal winner. His smile is known around the world and has inspired thousands of people. He is survived by his mother: Sue Wayland; sister: Amanda Rue; nephew:...
Dorothy L. Clarkson
Apr 15, 2016
Dorothy L. Clarkson Augusta – Entered into rest on Friday, April 15, 2015 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Dorothy Lillian Clarkson, age 95, wife of the late John George “Jack” Clarkson, Jr. and daughter of the late George and Rosa Gunther. Other family members include her daughter: Kathleen Hunter (David); sisters: the late Ruth Bonaguer and the late Margaret McIver; grandchildren:...
Betty F. Allen
Apr 14, 2016
Betty F. Allen Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 14, 2016, Betty F. Thompson Allen, 76. Betty was employed by Richmond County Board of Education for over 20 years. She was a teacher at John Milledge Elementary and Clara Jenkins Elementary. She worked in the nursery of Augusta Primitive Baptist Church. Her passion to help those in need...
Sara Ellen Peacock
Apr 13, 2016
Sara Ellen Peacock Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Sara Ellen Peacock, 85, loving wife of 64 years to Colonel William Leo Peacock, Ph. D. Mrs. Peacock worked as a cosmetologist and owned several shops. She was a dedicated military wife and very supportive of her husband. Mrs. Peacock was a devoted mother and best friend...
Mary Frances Denney
Apr 12, 2016
Mary Frances Denney Augusta, GA – Mary Frances (Miley) Denney died at Kentwood Extended Care Facility on April 12, 2016. Mary Frances was born in a log cabin in West Virginia to Dave and Anna Miley. Family members include her children: Karen D. Lennox, Augusta, Suzanne Mezzadri, San Diego, CA and Thomas C. Denney, Moorefield, WV. She is predeceased by...
David C. Carrad
Apr 11, 2016
David Carrad Augusta, Ga - David Clayton Carrad of Augusta, GA, died on April 11, 2016 at his home following a two year illness. Mr. Carrad was born and raised in northern New Jersey. The son of Anthony Landon Carrad and Sarah Harris Carrad, he graduated from Trinity College (1965), Columbia School of Journalism (1966) and, following a tour of...
Marie Nora McBurney
Apr 10, 2016
Marie Nora McBurney Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 10, 2016, Mrs. Marie Nora McBurney, 81 wife of Mr. Thomas Fredrick McBurney. Mrs. McBurney was a native of Buffalo, NY but lived in the Augusta, GA for many years. She was teacher for more than 56 years the last 31 years in the area including Kerr Business College,...
Helen "Nell" Callahan, Ph.D
Apr 7, 2016
Helen “Nell” Callahan, Ph.D. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 7, 2016, Dr. Helen “Nell” Callahan, age 79. Dr. Callahan was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She is the daughter of Mr. Cornelius Anthony Callahan and Mrs. Nellie Dasher Callahan. Dr. Callahan was a graduate and Valedictorian of Sacred Heart School and Mt. St. Joseph...
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