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Ruth Hughes Cooper

Ruth Hughes Cooper

Feb 10, 2015

Ruth Hughes Cooper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Mrs. Ruth Hughes Cooper, 92, wife of the late Mr. George N. Cooper. Mrs. Cooper was born in Berrien County, GA but lived in Augusta for the past 70 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta and a former member of Central Christian...

Dorothy Taylor

Dorothy Taylor

Feb 10, 2015

Dorothy Taylor Augusta, GA - Dorothy Hunter Hutchison Taylor, 97, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. Dot was born on May 31, 1917 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Kate Hunter Hutchison and the late Ralph Martin Hutchison. After graduating from Queens College, Dot married the love of her life, Bill Taylor, on September 4,...

Janice J. Dixon

Janice J. Dixon

Feb 9, 2015

Janice J. Dixon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, February 9, 2015, Mrs. Janice Johnson Dixon, 73, loving wife of 54 years to Robert N. Dixon, Sr. Janice was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a proud graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and attended Augusta College. She was a bookkeeper by trade but preferred...

Sylvia Mayson

Sylvia Mayson

Feb 8, 2015

Sylvia Moutos Mayson Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Sunday, February 8, 2015, Mrs. Sylvia Moutos Mayson, 83,loving wife to the late William Penland "Pen" Mayson, Jr. Mrs. Mayson was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She graduated from Tubman High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College in 1952....

Faye Marsh Hand

Faye Marsh Hand

Feb 8, 2015

Faye Marsh Hand Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, February 8, 2015, Mrs. Faye Marsh Hand, 80, wife of the late Mr. James U. Hand. Mrs. Hand was a native of Glascock County Georgia but lived in Augusta, GA most of her life. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Family members include daughters: Jackie Hogan (David) of...

LTC Lewis Lawrence (Ret.)

LTC Lewis Lawrence (Ret.)

Feb 6, 2015

LTC Lewis Lawrence (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, February 6th, 2015, LTC Lewis Milo Lawrence (Ret.), 71, husband to Carolyn B. Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence retired after 20 years from the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He worked 16 years from Meybohm Realtors and also worked with Paramount and Century 21. He held a Juris Doctor Degree...

John E. Clark, Sr.

John E. Clark, Sr.

Feb 5, 2015

John E. Clark, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, February 05, 2015, Mr. John Edward Clark, Sr., 76, husband to Mary McCary Clark. Mr. Clark was a charter member of West Acres Baptist Church. He graduated from Richmond Academy and served in the National Guard for 23 years. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 38...

George Bryan Simkins, Jr.

George Bryan Simkins, Jr.

Feb 4, 2015

George Bryan Simkins, Jr. George Bryan Simkins, Jr (“B” to his close friends and family) died February 4, 2015. Born in Augusta in 1961, he enjoyed life to its fullest, even as a young boy and through his final day. With his razor sharp wit and keen sense of humor, he endeared himself to everyone he ever met; and through...

Austin Richmond Banks

Austin Richmond Banks

Feb 4, 2015

Austin Richmond Banks Augusta, GA – Mr. Austin Richmond Banks entered into rest Wednesday, February 04, 2015. Mr. Banks attended Darton College and Augusta State University. He was an assistant swim coach for the Aiken Augusta Swim League. He was an avid University of Georgia fan, he enjoyed coaching and working with children and he loved his family. Family members...

John Casey Hollifield

John Casey Hollifield

Feb 3, 2015

John Casey Hollifield North Augusta, SC – John Casey Hollifield, son of Susan Christie, Morris Hollifield, and Robert Story, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 after a valiant battle with an extended illness. He was 37 years old. Casey was a graduate of North Augusta High School, class of 1997. He spent most of his life in North Augusta, SC,...

Gerald Sapp

Gerald Sapp

Feb 3, 2015

Gerald Sapp Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, February 3, 2015, Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Edward Sapp, 67, husband of 41 years to Cynthia Sapp. Mr. Sapp was a native of Winter Haven, FL but made Augusta his home for the last 18 years. He worked for Publix for 40 years and retired as the manager of the National Hills...

James Richardson

James Richardson

Feb 3, 2015

James Richardson Augusta, GA – Entered peacefully into rest Tuesday, February 03, 2015, in his home, surrounded by family, Mr. James Wright Richardson, 55, husband of Dana Menger Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a native of Augusta, but has lived in the North Augusta area for the last 23 years. He was a graduate of Westside High School. He was a...

Robert Ringle

Robert Ringle

Feb 1, 2015

Robert Ringle Augusta, GA – Mr. Robert “Bob” Dalton Ringle, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Bob was born to the late William and Dorothy Ringle on June 4, 1940 in Bloomville, OH. He graduated from McCutchenville High School in 1958 and was a hospital corpsman in the United States Navy where he met his wife Colleen. Following...

Ruby June Eubanks

Ruby June Eubanks

Jan 28, 2015

Ruby June Eubanks Augusta, GA – Entered into rest January 28, 2015, Ruby June Eubanks, 77. A graveside service will be Saturday, January 31, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Westview Cemetery with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

Jonathan Len Bivins

Jonathan Len Bivins

Jan 27, 2015

Jonathan Len Bivins Warrenton, GA-Mr. Jonathan Len Bivins of Warrenton, GA went to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Mr. Bivins was born on May 26, 1964 in Columbia, SC and lived most of his life in Augusta, Warrenton and Atlanta, GA. Jon’s love and devotion to his Lord and his family took first place in...

Frank Fleming

Frank Fleming

Jan 27, 2015

Frank A. Fleming, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 27, 2015, Francis “Frank” A. Fleming, Sr., 85, husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Zahn) Fleming. Frank was born in Keyport, NJ on May 10, 1929 to the late Frank G. and Theresa M. (Goetz) Fleming. Growing up he loved horseback riding, baseball and sailing, and attended St. Joseph’s Grammar...

Thomas L. Wonder

Thomas L. Wonder

Jan 26, 2015

Thomas L. Wonder Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 26, 2015, Mr. Thomas L. Wonder. Mr. Wonder was the son of the late Lee R. Wonder and Dorothy E. Wonder and lived in Pennsylvania during his youth. Mr. Wonder enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II and returned to Pennsylvania following the war to resume...

Jacob Pearlstein

Jacob Pearlstein

Jan 25, 2015

Jacob Pearlstein Key Catalog Showroom Founder Augusta, GA – Jacob “Jay” Pearlstein, 97, went peacefully into rest on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at his home. Jay was preceded in death by his lifelong companion and the love of his life Agnes C. Pearlstein. A lifelong resident of Augusta, Jay was born April 1917 to the late Annie and Abraham Pearlstein....

Ann Herman Rodgers

Ann Herman Rodgers

Jan 25, 2015

Ann Herman Rodgers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 25, 2015 at University Hospital, Ann Herman Rodgers, age 61. Ann was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. She retired as the executive officer for US Army Garrison at Fort Gordon. She loved her family and she loved...

Joe Mongold

Joe Mongold

Jan 25, 2015

Joe Mongold Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Joe Mongold, 92, husband of Shirley Mongold. Mr. Mongold was a native of Fort Sam Houston, TX before making Augusta his home in 1966. He served in the United States Army for 28 years as a Military Policeman and 21 years with the Civil...

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