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Maxine Straughn

Maxine Straughn

Nov 15, 2015

Maxine Straughn Augusta, GA – Maxine Straughn, precious wife of Elsworth “Easy” Straughn, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2015 Mrs. Straughn was formerly employed by Three Sisters Stores at Southgate Shopping Center and Jean Nicole of Augusta Mall, she was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Dabney Sunday School Class, and volunteered at the church...

Margaret S. Thompson

Margaret S. Thompson

Nov 14, 2015

Margaret S. Thompson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 14, 2015, Mrs. Margaret Stovall Thompson, 87, loving wife of 62 years to the late Robert Wade Thompson. She was the daughter of the late Lennie Lee Stovall and Annie Lee Stovall of Elberton, GA. A native of Elberton, Mrs. Thompson was the Salutatorian of Elbert County High School....

Mary Boutwell Rutti

Mary Boutwell Rutti

Nov 13, 2015

Mary Boutwell Rutti Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, November 13, 2015, Mrs. Mary Boutwell Rutti. She was married for 40 years to the love of her life, the late Ray Boutwell and to the late Harold E. Rutti for 23 years. Mary was born in Aiken Co., but lived in Richmond County for many years where she was...

Marshall Bonner Allen, Jr., M.D.

Marshall Bonner Allen, Jr., M.D.

Nov 13, 2015

Marshall Bonner Allen Jr., M.D. Augusta, GA - Marshall was born on October 19, 1927 in Long Beach, Mississippi to Marie and Marshall B. Allen, Sr. He passed away peacefully on November 13, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. He did his undergraduate work at University of Mississippi. During this time he joined the United States army and served as a medic...

Sarah Marie Dimorier

Sarah Marie Dimorier

Nov 12, 2015

Sarah Marie Dimorier Augusta, GA – Entered into rest at home on Thursday, November 12, 2015, Ms. Sarah Marie Dimorier, 31, wife to Shane Glass. Sarah was a loving and caring person who loved everyone especially animals. Family members include her mother: Dawn Dimorier of Grovetown; son: Elijah Cole Thompson; daughter: Madeline Marie Thompson; brothers: Donald Dimorier and Frank Dimorier,...

James Edwin Waldron, Sr.

James Edwin Waldron, Sr.

Nov 11, 2015

James Edwin Waldron, Sr. Augusta, GA – James Edwin Waldron, Sr., 81, went to be with the Lord November 11, 2015. He retired from the United States Army and was a business person. He continued to be the devoted husband of Helen Lydia Kelsey-Waldron, and a loving father of Diane Elaine Waldron-McGee and husband Phil, Brenda Lee Waldron-Ferrell and husband...

Christian Dean Fernandez

Christian Dean Fernandez

Nov 11, 2015

Christian Fernandez Augusta, GA – Christian Dean Fernandez, infant son to Marcos and Kelly Fernandez, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents: Emory and Tracy Chavous, Jr.; paternal grandmother: Gladys Violeta Ruiz: great grandparents: Joseph and Kay Dominici, Emory and Jewel Chavous, Sr.; aunts and uncles: Emory “Trey”...

Khylie O. Light

Khylie O. Light

Nov 7, 2015

Khylie O. Light Edgefield, SC - Jesus called Khylie Olivia Light home on Saturday, November 7, 2015, infant daughter of Kelsey N. Light, Edgefield, SC and Blake Hommers, Martinez, GA. Survivors include her step-father Jonathon Brown of Jenkins County GA; maternal grandparents: Angela M. Light, Martinez, GA and Barry L. Light, Edgefield, SC; paternal grandparents: Cindy and Harold Hommers, both...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Nov 5, 2015

Shirley Ann Johnson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 5, 2015, Shirley Ann Johnson, age 76. Shirley Ann was a 1959 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County High School (ARC). She and her sister Janice both graduated the same year. She retired from S&S Cafeteria after many years of faithful service. Shirley Ann was a member of...

Alex Simeneta

Alex Simeneta

Nov 5, 2015

Alex Simeneta Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 5, 2015, Mr. Alexander Nicholas Simeneta, 70, husband of Mrs. Marianne Simeneta. Mr. Simeneta was a member of the The Episcopal Church of Our Savior and was active with the Human Needs Ministry. He was employed by Greenfield Industries and United Technologies as a Manufacturing Engineer. Mr. Simeneta was a longtime...

Dianne H. Conley

Dianne H. Conley

Nov 4, 2015

Dianne H. Conley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 4, 2015, Mrs. Dianne H. Conley, 71, loving wife to Larry Conley. Dianne was a 1965 graduate of Grady Hospital School of Nursing and retired after 35 years from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Family members in addition to her husband include her sons: Tom Himber of Martinez,...

John B. Kirkland, Sr.

John B. Kirkland, Sr.

Nov 3, 2015

John B. Kirkland, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Mr. John Bush Kirkland, Sr., 68, loving husband of 48 years to Brenda Kirkland. John was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Men in Mission. He was a Free & Accepted Mason, member of the Scottish Rite Temple and a Shriner. John was an...

Edward Keith Buck

Edward Keith Buck

Nov 3, 2015

Edward Keith Buck Augusta, GA – Mr. Edward Keith Buck, 60, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Mr. Buck was born in Darlington, SC but has lived most of his life in Augusta and was a member of the Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer. Family members include his mother: Dorothy Buck of Martinez, GA; brother: Michael Buck...

Elizabeth P. Gardner

Elizabeth P. Gardner

Nov 1, 2015

Elizabeth P. Gardner Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 1, 2015, Mrs. Elizabeth P. Gardner, 100, loving wife to the late Furmon M. Gardner. Mrs. Gardner spent most of her life in Little Rock, Arkansas. She retired as a teacher with the Little Rock School System. She was a long time member of First Methodist Church where she...

Lema Thomas

Lema Thomas

Nov 1, 2015

Lema Thomas Augusta, GA – Lema Earline Easley Thomas, 92, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 1, 2015, at home. A native of Columbus, Mississippi, Mrs. Thomas was born on May 23, 1923, the daughter of Naomi Ruth Moore and Joseph William Easley. She was preceded in death by her parents and all six siblings. Surviving family members...

Elaine B. Wheatley

Elaine B. Wheatley

Oct 31, 2015

Elaine B. Wheatley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 31, 2015, Mrs. Elaine B. Wheatley, 74, loving wife of the late Carl B. Wheatley. Elaine was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. Some of her life passions were scuba diving, traveling, reading, and animal rescue. She was a loving mother and grandmother that was a constant...

James Jameson

James Jameson

Oct 31, 2015

James Jameson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 31, 2015, Mr. James Edward Jameson, 87, loving husband to the late Margaret P. Jameson. Mr. Jameson was a native of Idabel, OK but has lived in Augusta for the last 50 years. He retired from the United States Army after 23 years of service and attended Pineview Baptist Church....

John Ray Sheeks

John Ray Sheeks

Oct 31, 2015

John Ray Sheeks Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 31, 2015, SFC John Ray Sheeks (U.S. Army Ret.), 57, loving husband to Quyen Sheeks. He served in the United States Army for over 22 years. He was a devoted husband and loving father. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his daughters April Brooke Sheeks and Allison...

Joel Alderman

Joel Alderman

Oct 31, 2015

Joel Alderman Augusta, GA – Mr. Hubert Joel Alderman, 71, entered into rest on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Joel was born in Pensacola, FL but has lived in the Augusta area for 32 years. He was a very strong Christian and an avid bicyclist. He was a proud father and grandfather. Family members include his daughter: Jeanette Alderman Gilles of...

Dr. C. Richard Chamberlain, Jr.

Dr. C. Richard Chamberlain, Jr.

Oct 30, 2015

Dr. C. Richard Chamberlain, Jr. Augusta, GA – Dr. C. Richard Chamberlain, Jr., 84, beloved husband of Mary Anne Chamberlain, entered into rest on Friday, October 30, 2015. Dr. Chamberlain was a native of Tyrone, Pennsylvania and at an early age moved to Yonkers, New York and then to Lynchburg, Virginia. He was the eldest son of C. Richard and...

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