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Elizabeth Macuch

Elizabeth Macuch

Jun 4, 2014

Elizabeth Macuch Augusta, GA - Mrs. Elizabeth (Bee) Lane Macuch passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 4, 2014. Bee was the daughter of the late Mr. William Wesley Lane and Mrs. Myrtle Lee McFarland Lane of Atlanta, Georgia. Bee is survived by her husband of 69 years, Mr. Edwin Roger Macuch. Bee was born in...

Lola Herskowitz

Lola Herskowitz

Jun 3, 2014

Lola Herskowitz Augusta, GA – Lola Herskowitz, beloved wife to Herman Herskowitz and mother to Candace and Dr. Ian Herskowitz (Bonnie), grandmother to Barbara and Lucas Herskowitz and Elizabeth and Abbey Haynie, passed away on June 3, 2014 at University Hospital. She was mentally sharp as a tack until the end, but her body just wore out. Lola Herskowitz was...

Genevieve Small

Genevieve Small

Jun 1, 2014

Genevieve Small Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 1, 2014, Mrs. Genevieve C. Kreitz Small, 69, loving wife of Donald W. Small, Jr. Mrs. Small was a native of Hanover, PA but has lived in Augusta since 1983. She worked as a secretary for Small’s Construction. She was a member of the Alleluia Community and St. Joseph Catholic...

William Hestley

William Hestley

May 31, 2014

William Hestley Augusta, GA – Mr. William Albert Hestley, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, May 31, 2014, cousin of Bonnie Mulcay. Mr. Hestley was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He retired from Augusta Waterworks after 25 years. He was a history buff, especially the Civil War. Special thanks to the staff of UniHealth in North Augusta,SC. A...

Murray David Grier

Murray David Grier

May 31, 2014

Murray David Grier Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 31, 2014, Murray David Grier, 70, husband of Karen Sue Grier. Murray died peacefully at his home. He did it his way. Murray was born in Niagara-On-The Lake, Ontario, Canada in 1943. He was a 24 year veteran, serving four years in the United Sates Navy on the U.S.S...

Doris Peterson

Doris Peterson

May 30, 2014

Doris Peterson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 30, 2014, Mrs. Doris “Dottie” McElveen Peterson, 88, loving wife of 42 years to the late W.M. “Will” Peterson, Jr. Dottie was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was one of 8 children of the late Joseph Jackson and Cora Sharpton McElveen. She attended John Milledge Elementary School and The...

Marycille McLauchlin

Marycille McLauchlin

May 28, 2014

Marycille McLauchlin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Mrs. Marycille Duke McLauchlin, 76, wife of the late James Randall McLauchlin. Family members include daughters: Meristell Shackelford, Luciann M. McCartney (Bill); son: Duke Randall McLauchlin (Jennifer); additional “daughter” Merrill D. St. Aubin (Channing); grandchildren: Ross and Marianna Shackelford, Will, Drew, Sam, and Luke McCartney, Trent, Zak, and...

Helen M. Anderson

Helen M. Anderson

May 28, 2014

Helen M. Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Ms. Helen M. Anderson, 72. Ms. Anderson was a native of New Castle, PA but lived in Augusta. She was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Ms. Anderson graduated from Nursing School in 1980 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was an avid...

Dorothy J. Smith

Dorothy J. Smith

May 28, 2014

Dorothy J. Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Dorothy Marie Junkin Smith, 82, wife of the late Robert W. Smith. Mrs. Smith was a native of Greenville, SC, but lived in Augusta for the last 60 years. She retired from Murray Biscuit Company. She was a loving mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Family members include daughters:...

William J. "Bill" Ellis

William J. "Bill" Ellis

May 27, 2014

William J. “Bill” Ellis Augusta, GA – On May 27, 2014, the Lord reached down from the heights of glory to lift his servant William J. “Bill” Ellis to his heavenly home. Born in Evansville, Indiana on March 17, 1924 (St. Patrick’s Day), and lived in the Augusta area for more than 60 years. He passed away in his home...

William "Bill" Kay Thompson

William "Bill" Kay Thompson

May 27, 2014

William “Bill” Thompson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, May 27, 2014, William Kay Thompson, 64, husband of Maria Tess Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a native of Bend, OR but lived in Augusta for the past 17 years. He was a member of New Hope Worship Center where he was an active volunteer for the Bridge Ministry of New...

Dr. Ronny Joe Sayers

Dr. Ronny Joe Sayers

May 25, 2014

Dr. Ronny Joe Sayers Augusta, GA – Entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 25, 2014, Dr. Ronny Joe Sayers, 74, husband of Carol S. Sayers, whom he married in 1962. Dr. Sayers was born in Clearfield, PA and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1957. During high school, he received the Andrew Carnegie Bronze Medal...

Dolores Patricia Hoffman

Dolores Patricia Hoffman

May 25, 2014

Dolores Patricia Hoffman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 25, 2014, Dolores Patricia Hoffman, 79 wife of Frederick G. Hoffman. Family members in addition to her husband include sons: Charles A. Hoffman (Coleen) of Parkland, FL, John F. Hoffman (Patrice) of Williamstown, NJ and Matthew G. Hoffman (Felicia) of Tucker, GA; daughters: Teresa M. Nolan (Edward) of Westhampton,...

James L. Hall

James L. Hall

May 24, 2014

James L. Hall Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 24, 2014, James L. Hall, 65. Mr. Hall was a member of Fleming Lodge #718. He was a Mason for over 40 years, achieving the honor of being a 32° Mason. He was a past president of the Shrine Club Go Cart Unit. Mr. Hall retired as the Service...

Karen Bridges Ryan

Karen Bridges Ryan

May 24, 2014

Karen Bridges Ryan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 24, 2014, Karen Bridges Ryan, 57, wife of John R. Ryan. Mrs. Ryan was a Registered Nurse. She worked with the VA Hospital in Augusta for 19 years. She also worked as the Associate Director of Nursing for the Paralyzed Veterans of America in Washington, D.C. In addition to...

James B. Quinton

James B. Quinton

May 21, 2014

James B. Quinton Warrenville, SC – James Baxter Quinton, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his children: Kathy Lynn Davis (John), Kathy Ree Gardea (Arturo), Robyn Cato, Allison Quinton, James B. Quinton, Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother: Thomas G. Quinton, sisters: Elizabeth Dillman, Jayne Q. Moss; and numerous nieces and...

Agnes Elizabeth Thorstad

Agnes Elizabeth Thorstad

May 19, 2014

Agnes Elizabeth Thorstad Homemaker Augusta, GA – Agnes E. Thorstad (96), beloved wife of the late John E. Thorstad, entered into rest Monday, May 19, 2014. Born in Williamston MI, Mrs. Thorstad, a faithful military wife, made her home in Augusta with her husband after his retirement from the army in 1961. Mrs. Thorstad was a devout Catholic. She was...

Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske

Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske

May 18, 2014

Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske Augusta, GA – Entered into Heaven Sunday, May 18, 2014 to join her husband, Buddy Fiske, who entered Heaven on May 2, 2014, Mrs. Jewelle DeLaughter Fiske, 81. Mrs. Fiske was born in Edgefield, SC. She was a 1954 graduate of the Atlanta College of Art in Interior Design and was a professional member of the American...

Paul V. Davis, Jr.

Paul V. Davis, Jr.

May 17, 2014

Paul Davis Augusta, GA – Paul V. Davis, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Paul was born April 6, 1932, to Paul V. Davis Sr. and Mabel Motes Davis in Appling, Georgia. He graduated from Wake Forest University where he played basketball, baseball and football. He obtained his Master’s degree at Eastern Carolina University. Paul served...

Charles Chandlee Biddle, Jr.

Charles Chandlee Biddle, Jr.

May 17, 2014

Charles Chandlee Biddle, Jr. (CSM Ret.) Augusta, GA – Mr. Charles Chandlee Biddle, Jr., (CSM, USA Ret.), 81, loving husband of Imogene C. Biddle, entered into rest Saturday, May 17, 2014. Mr. Biddle served in the United States Army for 22 years, most notably as Command Sergeant Major, Special Forces. He served in combat in Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand; with...

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