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Opal Collins Swearingen

Opal Collins Swearingen

Dec 14, 2015

Opal Collins Swearingen Augusta, GA – Opal Collins Swearingen, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Doctors Hospital. Opal was a native of McBean, GA and a member of Windsor Heights Baptist Church. She was also a former member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in McBean, GA. Opal loved her family especially her...

Linda Strickland

Linda Strickland

Dec 13, 2015

Linda Strickland Augusta, GA – Entered her heavenly home on Sunday, December 13, 2015, Mrs. Linda Victoria Strickland, 66, dedicated wife of 48 years to Joe Strickland. Linda was a devoted lifelong member and secretary of Morningside Baptist Church. She was a graceful woman who had a love for God and was always putting others first. Linda was a loving...

Pat Godfrey

Pat Godfrey

Dec 12, 2015

Pat Godfrey Retired, Richmond County Board of Education Marietta, Ga – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Mrs. Patricia B. Godfrey, age 87, formally of Augusta, was born in Shelbyville, Indiana but lived in Augusta most of her life. She retired after 25 years with the Richmond County Board of Education as the Assistant to the Bookkeeper. She...

James Roy Elrod

James Roy Elrod

Dec 11, 2015

James Roy Elrod Augusta, GA – James Roy Elrod passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born on September 19, 1921 in Copperhill, TN. He was a World War II veteran and a retired CSX Railroad employee. He was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 73...

Randy Ramos

Randy Ramos

Dec 10, 2015

Randy Ramos Augusta, GA – Randy Justin Ramos, 29, entered into rest Thursday, December 10, 2015. Randy was a call center supervisor and also attended Augusta Technical College. Randy had an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong passion for life. His caring, unselfish personality was always accompanied by his beautiful smile which he was well known for. He is survived by...

Wallace McElroy, Jr.

Wallace McElroy, Jr.

Dec 10, 2015

Wallace McElroy, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, December 10, 2015, Mr. Wallace “Wally” Gene McElroy, Jr., age 55. Wally was born in Germany but lived in Augusta for most of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman that could out play any two legged golfer. He was a stranger to no one, and was always willing to...

Maria Pons

Maria Pons

Dec 9, 2015

Maria Pons Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 9, 2015, Mrs. Maria Concepcion Pons, 91, wife to the late Luis Pons. Family members include her daughter: Rita Pons-Zayas (Carlos) of Evans; grandchildren: Carlos, Jr., Lizette, and Marisol; sister: Dulce Diaz; and brother: Luis Diaz. The funeral Mass will be Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St....

Aldine "AL" Patton

Aldine "AL" Patton

Dec 9, 2015

ALDINE PATTON LT. COL. USMCR (Ret.) Augusta, GA- Aldine “Al” Patton, son of the late W. R. and Grace Shell Patton of Morganton, N. C., died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the age of 92. He had been a resident of Augusta, GA since 1961. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Hazel Greene Patton....

Ingrid McIntyre

Ingrid McIntyre

Dec 7, 2015

Ingrid McIntyre Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, December 7, 2015, Mrs. Ingrid Schwarzenlander McIntyre, 72, loving wife to Willard F. McIntyre and devoted mother to Diana Edwards (Bob). Ingrid was a native of Rabenstein, Germany. She met the love of her life while living in Amburg, Germany. After years of living the military life, the McIntyres made Augusta...

Charles J. Williamson, III

Charles J. Williamson, III

Dec 6, 2015

Charles J. Williamson, III Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 6, 2015, at his home, Mr. Charles J. Williamson, III, 89, loving husband of 32 years to Mrs. Betty G. Williamson. Mr. Williamson was a native of Savannah, GA but grew up in Augusta. He attended Monte Sano School and Richmond Academy. Mr. Williamson was a graduate, cum...

Grace Jenkins Krome

Grace Jenkins Krome

Dec 6, 2015

Grace Jenkins Krome Registered Nurse Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 6, 2015, Mrs. Grace Jenkins Krome, 82, wife to the late Sharkey F. Krome. Grace was born in Sardis, GA but has lived in Augusta most of her life. She was a loving and devoted mother of 5 who worked two jobs and went to nursing school...

Michael Scroggs

Michael Scroggs

Dec 6, 2015

Michael Scroggs Augusta, GA – Michael Lyndon Scroggs, 62, entered into rest on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Michael was born in Nuremberg, Germany but has lived in Augusta most of his life. He was a 1971 graduate of Butler High School. He worked with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions for 33 years and retired in 2014. He had a strong belief...

Charles John Scavullo, Sr.

Charles John Scavullo, Sr.

Dec 4, 2015

Charles John Scavullo, Sr Augusta, GA –Charles John Scavullo, Sr. entered into rest on Friday, December 4, 2015 at his home. Mr. Scavullo was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Hartey Scavullo. Survivors include 2 sons Charles, Jr. (Mary Helen), Augusta and Frank, Charleston, SC, 5 daughters; Brenda...

Charles Poole, Sr.

Charles Poole, Sr.

Dec 4, 2015

Charles Poole, Sr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, December 4, 2015, Mr. Charles Poole, Sr., 71, husband of 51 years to Mrs. June Story Poole. Mr. Poole was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. He retired after 35 years as a meat cutter at Kroger. Mr. Poole loved the Lord, loved to fish and loved his...

Fred H. Leibach

Fred H. Leibach

Dec 2, 2015

Friedrich Hartmut Leibach, PhD Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 2, 2015, Friedrich Hartmut Leibach, 85, husband to Elizabeth Kenimer Leibach. Dr. Leibach was a native of Kitzingen (Bavaria), Germany. He lived through World War II and was translator for the U.S. Occupational Forces until 1955. Dr. Leibach came to the United States on a Rotary Scholarship to...

Virginia Jones

Virginia Jones

Dec 1, 2015

Virginia Jones Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Mrs. Shirley Virginia Jones, 88, loving wife to the late Curtis Jones. Virginia owned and operated Virginia’s Beauty Salon since 1963. After retiring, she was employed by Beverly Manor where she ran the beauty shop for 13 years. She was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. Family members...

Faith L. Bishop

Faith L. Bishop

Dec 1, 2015

Faith L. Bishop Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 1, 2015, Ms. Faith L. Bishop, 76. Mrs. Bishop was born in Africa while her family was working in the Mission Field. She lived in the Augusta area for many years. Ms. Bishop was a member of and taught Sunday School at Christ Episcopal Church. She was a teacher...

Connie Lord Davis

Connie Lord Davis

Nov 30, 2015

Connie Lord Davis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, November 30, 2015, Mrs. Connie Lord Davis, 63, wife of Mr. Bill Davis. Mrs. Davis was a native of Dublin, GA but lived in the Augusta area for the past 41 years. She worked with the Columbia County School System for 30 years and retired as the Human Resources Director....

Anthony Esposito

Anthony Esposito

Nov 28, 2015

Anthony Esposito Athens, GA –Mr. Anthony Vincent Esposito, 39, entered into rest on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Anthony was a native of Augusta. He attended Westminster School and graduated from Westside High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Georgia, a Master’s degree from University of Florida and a Juris Doctorate from University of Virginia. While living...

Michael L. Seibel

Michael L. Seibel

Nov 26, 2015

Michael L. Seibel Augusta, GA – Mr. Michael Lynn Seibel, 59, entered into rest on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Michael was a native of California but spent most of his life in Augusta. He served in the United States Navy. He was a self-employed general contractor and often worked with sheet metal. Family members include his daughters: Micheal Williamson and...

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