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Jan 9, 2015

Moffatt Hardeman “Hardy” Wylie, Jr. On the morning of January 9, 2015, Hardy passed away at home after a 15 month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. At the time of his passing, he was blessed to have his family by his side. Hardy was 75 years old. Hardy was born on Christmas Day, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina. He...

Elizabeth Hall Schweers

Elizabeth Hall Schweers

Jan 9, 2015

Elizabeth Hall Schweers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 9, 2015, Miss Elizabeth Hall Schweers, 86, a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She attended and graduated from Mt. St. Joseph High School and attended Junior College of Augusta. Miss Schweers was employed at Georgia Railroad Bank for several years. After recovering from an automobile accident she worked...

Martha Owens

Martha Owens

Jan 8, 2015

Martha Owens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 8, 2015, Mrs. Martha H. Owens, 82, loving wife of 34 years to the late John B. Owens. Mrs. Owens was a native of Marion, AL. She was a 1951 graduate of Perry County High School. She then graduated from Judson College and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She...

Wanda Collins

Wanda Collins

Jan 7, 2015

Wanda Collins Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 7, 2015, Mrs. Wanda Collins, 74, loving wife of 28 years to the late Command Sergeant Major Ted Collins, Jr. Mrs. Collins traveled the world with her husband, who was in the U.S. Army, and she was of the German descent. She loved her dog, Daisy, and her beloved grandchildren....

Rees Matthews, Jr.

Rees Matthews, Jr.

Jan 6, 2015

Rees Matthews, Jr. "Rees" Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 6, 2015, Mr. Vernon Rees Matthews, Jr. 63, husband of Mrs. Juanita “Sissy” Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a resident of Augusta. He was a self-employed mechanic. Mr. Matthews enjoyed participating in political campaigns, visiting being with family and friends. Socializing was the biggest part of his personality. Family...

Joseph Edward Cole, Jr.

Joseph Edward Cole, Jr.

Jan 3, 2015

Joseph “Joe” Edward Cole, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 3, 2015, Joseph “Joe” Edward Cole, Jr., 52, husband of Nina Cole. Mr. Cole worked at SRS. He was a carpenter for most of his life. His family was his passion and he most recently enjoyed riding his Harley and he loved being with his cat Buzzy....

Harry M. Carpenter III

Harry M. Carpenter III

Jan 3, 2015

Harry M. Carpenter III Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 03, 2015 after an extended illness, Harry M. Carpenter III, age 60. Family members include mother: Dorothy D. Carpenter of Augusta; sister: Barbara C. Ellington and husband Joe of Augusta; nieces: Amanda Atkinson and husband Bert and Laura Ellington; nephew: Jarrett Ellington; and great nephew: Everett Atkinson. He...

Susan Lynn Cooley

Susan Lynn Cooley

Jan 3, 2015

Susan Lynn Cooley Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 3, 2014, Mrs. Susan Lynn Cooley, 49, wife of Mr. Mickey Cooley. Family members in addition to her husband include daughter: Alexis Cooley; mother: Donna Weiland brother: Paul Weiland; sister: Kathy Zarcone (Carl) and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father: Bernie Weiland and...

Baby Avery Jane Parrish

Baby Avery Jane Parrish

Jan 3, 2015

Baby Avery Jane Parrish Augusta, GA – Baby Avery Jane Parrish entered into rest in the arms of her parents on Saturday, January 3, 2015. We are thankful to the Lord for everything we’ve been through and for his will. We will see you again Little Love. Family members include her parents: Greg and Alison Parrish; sister: Kamryn Frankie Parrish;...

Leonard Timothy Hill

Leonard Timothy Hill

Jan 2, 2015

Mr. Leonard Timothy Hill AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Leonard Timothy Hill, 69, entered into rest on January 2, 2015. Mr. Hill is the son of the late Leonard Elwood Hill and Ebbie Massey Hill. Survivors include his children, James Paxton Hill (Kate) of Cartersville, GA, Ashley Hill Weathers (Nathan) of Woodstock, GA, Blake Hill Leverett (Michael) of Augusta, and Andrew...

Bonnie Mae Owens

Bonnie Mae Owens

Jan 1, 2015

Bonnie Owens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 1, 2015, Mrs. Bonnie Mae Owens, 81, loving wife of 44 years to Franklin Owens. Mrs. Owens was born in Miles City, Montana, but called Augusta home for the last 60 years. She worked at Sherman and Hemstreet and the Georgia Railroad Bank as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in...

Neal Mann

Neal Mann

Jan 1, 2015

Neal Mann Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 1, 2015, Mr. Gene Neal Mann, 56, husband to Lynn Mann. Mr. Mann was a member of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: Mark Mann, Paul Mann; mother: Helen Sumner Mann;...

Margaret Hargrove

Margaret Hargrove

Dec 31, 2014

Margaret Hargrove Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, December 31, 2014, Mrs. Margaret Steed Hargrove, 86, wife to the late Julian C. Hargrove. Mrs. Hargrove was born in Winfield, GA but raised in Old Ellenton, SC. She graduated from Riverside School of Nursing in Jacksonville, FL in 1949. She was a registered nurse for 46 years, many of which...

Donald Vernillo

Donald Vernillo

Dec 30, 2014

Donald Vernillo Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Tuesday, December 30, 2014, Mr. Donald Wesley Vernillo, age 62, husband of Linda Noel Vernillo. Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons, Nicolas T. Vernillo, Weston J. Vernillo (Lindsey) and Drew E. Vernillo. Three grandchildren include Kyleigh, Niko and Brock Vernillo. A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 3,...

Dr. Fred Barnabei

Dr. Fred Barnabei

Dec 29, 2014

Dr. Fred Barnabei Augusta, GA – Dr. Fred Barnabei, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, entered into rest Monday, December 29, 2014 at Georgia Regents Medical Center. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio and grew up in Weirton, West Virginia. He graduated from Madonna High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended...

Betty W. Karvois

Betty W. Karvois

Dec 28, 2014

Betty W. Karvois Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, December 28, 2014 at University Hospital, Betty Widener Hamilton Karvois, age 88. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Warren L. Hamilton, Sr., the father of her children; Alfonzo Colaiacovo and Edwin Karvois. Mrs. Karvois was a native of Charleston, SC but has lived in Augusta most of her...

Robert Dean Walls

Robert Dean Walls

Dec 27, 2014

Robert Dean Walls Augusta, GA – Robert Dean Walls, beloved father, husband, and grandfather, entered into rest Saturday, December 27, 2014. He was born January 5, 1953 to William and Ruby Walls. He was a graduate of George P. Butler. Mr. Walls was known for his kindness, generosity, and for his love of God. He will be greatly missed by...

Paul Damron

Paul Damron

Dec 23, 2014

Paul Damron Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Mr. Paul David Damron, 56, loving husband of 37 years to Mary Kay Damron. Mr. Damron was a son of a United States Air Force Veteran and was very interested in military history. He was a fan of sci-fi movies, collected comic books, and was an avid bowler....

Ida Atkinson

Ida Atkinson

Dec 23, 2014

Ida Atkinson Augusta, Ga - Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at University Hospital, at the age of 91, Mrs. Ida White Rox Atkinson, wife of the late John A. Rox, Jr. and the late Melvin Atkinson. Mrs. Atkinson was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of The University of North Carolina at...

Eugene F. Binet

Eugene F. Binet

Dec 22, 2014

Eugene F. Binet MD, FACR Retired Radiologist Loving and Faithful Husband and Father Doctor Eugene Francis Binet was born into Eternal Life on December 22, 2014 at GRU Hospital with his family present and after a short illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Audrey Marie Grier Binet, OFS. Dr. Binet received his primary and secondary...

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