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Carolyn S. Guye

Carolyn S. Guye

Jan 24, 2015

Carolyn Stallings Guye Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 24, 2015, Carolyn Stallings Guye, age 90. Mrs. Guye was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired from Fort Gordon with more than 30 years of service. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and a volunteer of the Benevolence Ministry until October of 2012....

Brian S. Wedereit

Brian S. Wedereit

Jan 23, 2015

Brian S. Wedereit Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 23, 2015, Brian S. Wedereit, age 40. A native of Augusta, Brian worked at Mercedes Benz of Augusta. He was a cherished son and devoted father. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. Family members include daughter: Alison Brianna Wedereit; parents: Alfred and Willa Wedereit; brother: Al...

Tony W. Howard, Jr.

Tony W. Howard, Jr.

Jan 21, 2015

Tony W. Howard, Jr. United States Army Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Tony Warren Howard, Jr., 56, loving husband to Constance Howard. Mr. Howard was a native of Mount Airy, NC before he enlisted in the United States Army. After more than twenty three years of service, SFC Howard retired in Augusta GA in 2005....

Marjorie Antholz

Marjorie Antholz

Jan 20, 2015

Marjorie Ann Antholz Evans Ga- Went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Marjorie was born in Manitowoc WI to the late Emil and Laura (Hickey) Lorenz. She resided in Evans, GA for the past 12 years. Marjorie married the late George R. Antholz on April 25, 1953. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother,...

John A. Pope

John A. Pope

Jan 20, 2015

Mr. John Armstrong Pope Retired Banker John Armstrong Pope, 88, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta. He was born in Augusta on September 25, 1926 to the late Frederick Brenner and Anne Postell Pope. He was married to the former Joan Ruth Byrd for sixty-three years. John was a graduate of...

Jim Whedbee

Jim Whedbee

Jan 19, 2015

Jim Whedbee Jim’s Pool and Spa Modoc, SC. – Entered into rest on Monday, January 19, 2015 at his residence, James William Whedbee, husband of Sheila L. Whedbee. Other family members include his step-son: John Howard; step-daughter: Melissa Marr. Jim was born in Germany but lived in Modoc since 1979. He had been in the pool business for 34 years....

Curtis Wilkerson

Curtis Wilkerson

Jan 19, 2015

Curtis Wilkerson Davisboro, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 19, 2015, Mr. Curtis Wilkerson, 66, husband to Mary Newsom Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970 in 1st Battalion/7th Marines Charlie Company as Sergeant E-5 and Weapons Specialist and served two tours in Vietnam. Mr. Wilkerson received his nursing degree from the...

Ida Damiano

Ida Damiano

Jan 18, 2015

Ida Damiano Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 18, 2015, Mrs. Ida Damiano, 90, loving wife of 56 years to the late Leonard Damiano. Mrs. Damiano was born in 1924 to Nicola and Lucia Spolidoro in Salerno, Italy. Ida married Leonard in 1950 in Italy and came to America in 1951. She was a talented artist, seamstress, cook...

Donna Frey Kilmer

Donna Frey Kilmer

Jan 18, 2015

Donna Frey Kilmer Augusta, GA – Mrs. Donna Frey Kilmer, 84, entered into rest Sunday, January 18, 2015. Mrs. Kilmer was a graduate of Ohio State University. She served as an officer in the United States Navy for three years. She was a public school teacher in Hephzibah for twenty-five years. She worked as a volunteer for St. Paul’s Church...

Lottie C. Powell

Lottie C. Powell

Jan 16, 2015

Lottie C. Powell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 16, 2015, Mrs. Lottie Chesney Powell, 85, loving wife to the late James. W. Powell. Mrs. Powell was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit #205. She loved sewing and was a seamstress for many years. She liked gardening flowers and fishing with her husband. Mrs. Powell...

Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr.

Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr.

Jan 15, 2015

Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 15, 2015, Mr. Cecil Ray Diamond, Sr., 91, husband to the late Pearllie L. Diamond and the late Lorene Whaley Diamond. Mr. Diamond spent most of his life as a resident of Augusta and lived at St. John’s Towers. He was a member of Central Baptist Church where...

Giuliana Milan

Giuliana Milan

Jan 14, 2015

Giuliana Milan Augusta, GA – Mrs. Giuliana Gabriella Milan, 70, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Julie moved to California from Italy in 1968 and moved to Georgia in 1996. She was a fantastic mother, friend and she loved to cook. Family members include her son: Cristian Peter of Augusta; daughter: Serena Enslow of Oneida, NY; grandchildren: Nathan...

Mary Boutwell Rutti

Mary Boutwell Rutti

Jan 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...

Leo Otero, Sr.

Leo Otero, Sr.

Jan 11, 2015

Leo Otero, Sr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Leo Otero, Sr., 86, entered into rest Sunday, January 11, 2015. Mr. Otero was a mechanic for over 30 years and was a member of Stevens Creek Church. He was a lover of classic cars and enjoyed life. He never met a stranger and was known for his sense of humor and smile....

Patrick G. Wilson

Patrick G. Wilson

Jan 10, 2015

Patrick G. Wilson Augusta, GA – Patrick Graham Wilson, 52, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was employed by Reeves Construction and Towing for 17 years. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and The Woodmen of the World Lodge #1571. He enjoyed fishing and camping. Survivors include wife: Melinda K. Wilson; daughter: Brittany Nicole...

Nancy C. Parris

Nancy C. Parris

Jan 10, 2015

Nancy Louise Campbell Parris Augusta, GA – Nancy Louise Campbell Parris went to be with the Lord early on the morning of Saturday, January 10, 2015, age 72, wife of Richard Mills Parris, daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Herman Campbell. Nancy spent 30 years as a travel agent, the last 17 of which were spent at Morris Travel....

Barbara G. Powers

Barbara G. Powers

Jan 10, 2015

Barbara Ann Gafford Augusta, GA – Barbara G. Powers, 80, entered into rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Georgia Regents University. Mrs. Powers was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was an active member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church, John Tabb Sunday School Class and Keenagers. She retired from Richmond County Data Entry and License and Inspection. A...

Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr.

Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr.

Jan 10, 2015

Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr. Augusta, GA - In the early morning hours of January the tenth Alonzo Plumb "Bruz" Boardman, Jr. went peacefully into rest in his home. A proud and lifelong Augustan Bruz had a zest for life, a remarkable love for his family and friends and an unwavering positive attitude towards all he approached in life. A...

Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace

Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace

Jan 10, 2015

Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 10, 2015 at her home, Sarah Jane Glaze Phetteplace, 82, wife of the late Richard Paul Phetteplace. Mrs. Phetteplace was a native of Augusta, GA. She loved antiques, furniture and painting. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family members include sons: Billie Lee Braswell, Jr....

Janet Usry

Janet Usry

Jan 10, 2015

Janet Usry ROSWELL, Ga. - Janet Johnson Usry passed away on January 10, 2015. Janet Johnson Usry was born on September 6, 1931 in Garfield, GA, to the late Nancy Lee and Daniel Crock Johnson. The family moved to Augusta when Mrs. Usry was a young child, where she graduated from Tubman High School. She was married to Robert Owens...

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