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Thomas Seith

Thomas Seith

May 15, 2014

Deacon Thomas K. Seith Augusta, GA – On Thursday May 15, 2014, Deacon Thomas K. Seith, 86, husband of 50 years to Monique M. Seith entered into rest at his home surrounded by family and friends. In addition to his wife, family members include sons, Courtney Seith, Kenneth Seith; daughter, Anne Seith; grandson, John Paul Masak II; and brother, Ludwick...

Eryc Jordan Riddle

Eryc Jordan Riddle

May 14, 2014

Eryc Jordan Riddle Grovetown, GA – It is with heavy hearts that his family share the news that Eryc Jordan Riddle went to be with his heavenly Father on May 14, 2014. Eryc was a native of Columbia County. He recently returned home after having practiced law in Charleston, a city he truly loved, to join the family business. He...

Patricia Wiseman

Patricia Wiseman

May 12, 2014

Patricia Wiseman Augusta, GA – Patricia (Pat) Hinkle Wiseman, 84, of Augusta, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2014, at her residence after a long and courageous battle with leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church with Dr. Matt Rich officiating. The family will receive...

Helen Fain

Helen Fain

May 10, 2014

Helen R. Fain Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 10, 2014, Helen R. Fain, 63, wife of James Austin. Mrs. Fain was a native of Tucson, AZ but lived in Augusta, GA for the last – years. She graduated from USC Aiken, Cum Laude, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Mrs. Fain retired after 20 years of civil...

Jimmie F. Osterhoudt

Jimmie F. Osterhoudt

May 9, 2014

Jimmie F. Osterhoudt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2014, Jimmie F. Osterhoudt, 65, wife of Bill Osterhoudt. Mrs. Osterhoudt was a saleswoman at Triangle Dodge for 18 years. In addition to her husband, family members include daughter: Stacy Osterhoudt Mackes; son: Scott Osterhoudt and wife Casey Thomas Osterhoudt; and grandson: Carter Mackes. The family wishes to...

Theron Newby Graves, Jr.

Theron Newby Graves, Jr.

May 9, 2014

Theron Newby Graves, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 9, 2014, Theron Newby Graves, Jr., 72, loving husband of 49 years to Maggie “Sunny” Graves. Mr. Graves was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. He was the owner and operator of Clyde Dunaway Bicycle Shop. He was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather. In addition...

Robert Louis Symms

Robert Louis Symms

May 8, 2014

Robert Louis Symms Augusta, GA – Robert Symms went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Augusta, GA. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert’s love for the Lord Jesus Christ was evident in his desire to live every day for God’s glory. Survivors include his wife and business partner of 32 years, Helen Witte...

Leonard H. Lifsey

Leonard H. Lifsey

May 8, 2014

Leonard H. Lifsey, Sr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Leonard H. Lifsey, Sr., 94, husband of the late Mary Balkcom Lifsey, entered into rest Thursday morning, May 8, 2014, at the downtown Charlie Norwood VA Hospital. He had been a resident at the Uptown VA for the past 2 ½ years. Mr. Lifsey is predeceased by his son, Tom Lifsey, who...

Mary Barfield

Mary Barfield

May 7, 2014

Mary Barfield Augusta, GA – Mary Boyd Durham Barfield, 92, entered into the arms of her Savior on May 7, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Barfield was born and raised in Woodville, Georgia on December 7, 1921. She was one of 12 children of Alexander Franklin and Helen McWhorter Durham. She was a graduate of South Georgia College in Douglas,...

Dorothy M. Morgan

Dorothy M. Morgan

May 7, 2014

Dorothy M. Morgan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 7, 2014, Mrs. Dorothy M. Morgan, 76, wife of Tom Morgan. Mrs. Morgan was an excellent cook and loved to crochet. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include in addition to her husband include daughters: Charlene Gorgornio, Krystal Mills; son: Gene David Rigsbby;...

Joseph T. Peacher

Joseph T. Peacher

May 7, 2014

Joseph T. Peacher Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 7, 2014, Mr. Joseph Thompson Peacher, 84, loving husband of Catherine Peacher. Family members in addition to his wife include 5 sons, 4, daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. The service will be private. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484....

Margie Smallwood Rogers

Margie Smallwood Rogers

May 7, 2014

Margie Smallwood Rogers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 7, 2014, Margie Smallwood Rogers, loving wife of Jimmy Rogers. Mrs. Rogers was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. Her pride and joy was being a wife, mother, and Gaga to her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, family members include son: Phil Rogers of Grovetown; daughters: Cyndie Rogers of...

Sister Mary "Vladimira" Havelock

Sister Mary "Vladimira" Havelock

May 4, 2014

Sister “Vladimira” Havelock Augusta, GA – Sister Mary “Vladimira” Havelock fell asleep in Christ on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the age of 76. Sister served at St. Ignatios Melkite Catholic Church in Augusta for the past eleven years. Beginning at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, her body will lie in state at St. Ignatios and the funeral...

Robert E. Cook

Robert E. Cook

May 4, 2014

Robert E. Cook Augusta, GA – Robert E. “Bob” Cook, 83, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. Bob was the oldest of three children born in Harriman, Tennessee. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Rufus E. Cook and Iva (Whitlock) Cook, one sister Emma Melton of Newberry, South Carolina, James Cook of Oxnard, California, and...

Thomas Petersen

Thomas Petersen

May 3, 2014

Thomas Petersen Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 3, 2014 after an extended battle with cancer, Mr. Thomas Eugene Petersen, 72, loving husband of Betty Petersen. Mr. Petersen was a native of Durand and lived the majority of his life in Corunna, but has lived in Greensboro, Georgia since 2013. Mr. Petersen was a United States Navy Veteran...

Ann Tomlin Lynn

Ann Tomlin Lynn

May 3, 2014

Ann Tomlin Lynn Augusta, GA – Mrs. Ann Tomlin Lynn, 71, entered into rest Saturday, May 3, 2014. Mrs. Lynn was a 1961 graduate of Richmond Academy. She was a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, Rosemary Assembly Rainbow Girls, and state officer. She was also a member of the Rosemary Chapter of the Eastern Star. Family members include...

Julian "Buddy" Fiske, Jr.

Julian "Buddy" Fiske, Jr.

May 2, 2014

Julian “Buddy” Fiske, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 2, 2014, Mr. Julian “Buddy” Fiske, Jr., 87, loving husband of 53 years to Jewelle Fiske. Mr. Fiske graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1943 and then was a 1948 graduate of Georgia Tech. Out of college, he started as a Plant Engineer at Fine Products...

Gerald "Rino" Hixon

Gerald "Rino" Hixon

May 2, 2014

Gerald “Rino” Hixon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 02, 2014, Mr. Gerald “Rino” W. Hixon, Sr., 78, husband to the late Gloria Hazel Hixon. Mr. Hixon played football and was a 1955 graduate of Academy of Richmond County. He coached and played football for the Augusta Eagles and was an avid fisherman. Family members include daughter: Julie...

Bobby Whaley

Bobby Whaley

May 2, 2014

Bobby Whaley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 2, 2014, Mr. Robert W. “Bobby” Whaley, 85, loving husband of Mabel R. Whaley. Bobby, son of Carlos Cortez Whaley and step-father Frank Whaley and mother Jessie Skinner Whaley. Bobby was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a 1945 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. While...

Mary Alice King

Mary Alice King

May 1, 2014

Mary Alice King Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 1, 2014, Mrs. Mary Alice Mulherin King, 64, loving wife of Thomas J. King, Sr. Mrs. King was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a 1968 graduate of Aquinas and earned her Specialist Degree in Education from Augusta College in 1991. She retired after 33 years...

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