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Ann Alston Brown

Ann Alston Brown

Apr 22, 2014

Ann Alston Brown Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Mrs. Ann Alston Brown, 76, loving wife of the late LTC Travis D. Brown, Ret. U.S. Marines. Mrs. Brown was born in Augusta, GA to Marion and Margaret Alston. She graduated from Academy of Richmond County in 1955 and from Draughon’s Business School. She worked for Dr....

Craig Nichols

Craig Nichols

Apr 22, 2014

Craig Nichols Augusta, GA – Mr. Craig Pomeroy Nichols, 56, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at University Hospital. Craig Nichols was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He was the son of Alicia Bortner Nichols and Pomeroy Nichols, Jr. He is survived by his beloved sister Claudia Nichols, his dog Buddy, and the many friends whom he loved. Craig began...

Blakelie Beck

Blakelie Beck

Apr 21, 2014

Blakelie Foster Beck passed away on Monday April, 21 2014. She was born on December 17, 2009 in Augusta, GA. For anyone who was blessed to meet her would tell you how she could light up a room in an instant. She radiated pure love and joy and had the most beautiful smile. Playing outside with her friends, swinging and...

William "Bill" Vaughn

William "Bill" Vaughn

Apr 21, 2014

William Vaughn Atlanta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 21, 2014, William "Bill" Vaughn, 70, husband of 48 years to Vicky Linsalata Vaughn. Family members in addition to his wife include son James William Vaughn of San Diego, CA; daughter: Becky Vaughn Carter and husband Tracy; grandsons: Carter Smith, Chase Carter and Seth Carter; brother: Jacob Ley and wife...

William S. Sherrill, Jr.

William S. Sherrill, Jr.

Apr 20, 2014

William Serlie Sherrill, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, Mr. William S. Sherrill, Jr., 86, husband of 59 years to Elizabeth “Betty” Norvell Sherrill. Mr. Sherrill was a native of Montgomery, AL but lived in Augusta since 1960. He was a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School and attended the University of Alabama....

Johnnie Russell

Johnnie Russell

Apr 20, 2014

Mr. Johnnie Russell Retired Electrician Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 20, 2014, Mr. Johnnie Russell, 90, husband of the late Dorothy C. Russell. Mr. Russell was a member of Mann Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a passionate golfer with 13 holes in one. Fishing was also a much loved pass time. Mr. Russell was also a...

Mildred Saunders

Mildred Saunders

Apr 19, 2014

Mildred Saunders Augusta, GA – Mrs. Mildred “Millie” L. Saunders, 85, beloved mother, best friend, and provider passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014. At the young age of 17, she left Arkansas to begin a career in Washington D.C. working with the Federal Government. After 30 years of service she retired at Fort Gordon as a certified court reporter....

Sylvia Lee Dunham

Sylvia Lee Dunham

Apr 17, 2014

Sylvia Lee Dunham Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 17, 2014, Sylvia Lee Dunham, 63, wife of Raymond Dunham, Sr; parents, Fred Eddleman and Blanche Taylor Eddleman. Mrs. Dunham was born in Greenville, SC but was living in Lincolnton, GA. She was a member of New Works Baptist Church. Mrs. Dunham retired after 25 years of service at...

Henry Douglas

Henry Douglas

Apr 17, 2014

Henry Douglas Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at University Hospital, Mr. Henry Tharion Douglas, Sr., 88, husband of the late Mary Ann Douglas. Mr. Douglas was a native of Orangeburg, SC. but lived in Augusta most of his life. He graduated from Richmond Academy and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of...

Carol Ann Gillespie

Carol Ann Gillespie

Apr 15, 2014

Carol Ann Gillespie Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Carol Ann Gillespie, 53. Family members include parents: Rev. Bob and Sandra Gillespie; brothers: Adam Gillespie of Dawsonville, GA, John Gillespie of Nashville, TN; children: Tasha Cammon of Carrollton, GA, Chanel Brown of Carrollton, GA; and grandchildren: Madison, Chyanne, Rion, Terrell, Kelsie and Dominic. A memorial service...

Ralph Stephens Sanders

Ralph Stephens Sanders

Apr 15, 2014

Ralph Stephens Sanders Augusta, GA – Ralph Stephens Sanders, 70, entered into rest Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Mr. Sanders was born in Augusta, GA.He retired from the Augusta Richmond County Fire Department after more than 30 years of service. He was an active member of St. James United Methodist Church. Mr. Sanders is survived by his sons: Ralph “Alex” Sanders...

Robert Heishman

Robert Heishman

Apr 14, 2014

Robert Heishman Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Monday, April 14, 2014 in Branson, Missouri, Mr. Robert Franklin Heishman, husband of Freda Rose Heishman. Mr. Heishman was a native of Woodstock, VA, but lived in Augusta for the last 25 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired as a Sergeant Major from the US Army...

Paul Spohn

Paul Spohn

Apr 14, 2014

Paul Spohn Augusta, GA – Paul Lynn Spohn, husband of Iris Spohn, entered into rest Monday, April 14 at Georgia Regents Medical Center. Family members include son Paul W. Spohn, brother Gary Spohn of Jackson, GA and brother Robert Spohn of Merlin, Oregon. Paul was born in Rochester, NY. He served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict....

Homer M. Milford, Jr.

Homer M. Milford, Jr.

Apr 13, 2014

Homer M. Milford, Jr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 13, 2014, Homer M. Milford, Jr., 77, husband of Sara Smalley Milford. Mr. Milford was born in Appling, GA. He graduated from Evans High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduation. Following his service, he began a career with the VA Hospital as a...

John Burroughs

John Burroughs

Apr 11, 2014

John Burroughs Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 11, 2014, John Burroughs, 53. Family members include daughter: Chelsea Burroughs of Sandy Springs, GA; sisters: JoAnn Burroughs of Bowman, GA and Susie Boyce; mother: Adele Burroughs; nieces and nephews: Cheyenne Boyce, Joseph Boyce, Donovan Boyce and Jeremy Boyce; and several great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be...

William "Bill" C. Mills, Jr.

William "Bill" C. Mills, Jr.

Apr 11, 2014

William “Bill” C. Mills, Jr. Augusta, GA – Bill Mills, Jr. went home to be with the Lord April 11, 2014, 66, husband of Norma M. Mills. Bill was a member of Marks Baptist Church and Green Meadows Golf Club. He worked at West Lake Country Club. Golfing was his life. In addition to his wife, family members include daughters:...

Sara Harrison Coats

Sara Harrison Coats

Apr 10, 2014

Sara Harrison Coats Martinez Ga – Entered into rest April 10, 2014, Mrs. Sara Harrison Coats, 86, wife of Mr. Ernest D. Coats, Sr. Mrs. Coats was a native of Montgomery, Alabama, where she met her husband and married in 1951. Mrs. Coats became a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta with her family after moving to Augusta in...

Mamie Sego Kitchens

Mamie Sego Kitchens

Apr 10, 2014

Mamie Sego Kitchens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 10, 2014, Mamie Sego Kitchens, 92, wife of the late Hugh Kitchens. Mrs. Kitchens was a native of Gough, GA and a former Miss Burke County. She was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took wonderful...

Margaret Helton Ann Majors

Margaret Helton Ann Majors

Apr 9, 2014

Margaret “Ann” H. Majors Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 9, 2014, Mrs. Margaret “Ann” Helton Majors, 78, wife of the late Major James S. Majors (Ret.). Mrs. Majors was a native of Anniston, Alabama. She was a devoted daughter, military wife, mother to son: William Majors and daughters: Mary Majors and Margaret Weston and grandmother to Brie...

Steven L. Anderson

Steven L. Anderson

Apr 7, 2014

Steven L. Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 7, 2014, Mr. Steven L. Anderson, 54. Mr. Anderson was a native of Heidelburg, Germany then spent most of his life in Evans. He graduated from Evans High School in 1978. Mr. Anderson worked as an electrical planner for Austin Industrial in Augusta. Family members include his mother: Elli...

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