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Jerry Brooks Dye

Jerry Brooks Dye

Aug 31, 2013

Jerry Brooks Dye Augusta, GA – Jerry Brooks Dye departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in 1937, in Augusta, to L. P. and Mary Ruth Wood Dye. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years: Jane M. Dye; his children: Jerry B. Dye,...

Mary M. Johnson

Mary M. Johnson

Aug 29, 2013

Mrs. Mary Margaret Hillen Johnson Augusta, GA - On Thursday, August 29th 2013, Mrs. Mary Margaret Hillen Johnson, wife of the late Neil Arden Johnson, entered into rest peacefully. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother of five. Mrs. Johnson was born of Irish parents in England. She graduated from the Royal London University with a degree in...

Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr.

Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr.

Aug 29, 2013

Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home with his family by his side, Thomas Bracey Watkins, Jr., 72, enjoyed 50 years of marriage to Erika Sarah Watkins. Mr. Watkins retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service. He also retired from Georgia Power after working there for...

Dorothy L. Quinn

Dorothy L. Quinn

Aug 29, 2013

Dorothy L. Quinn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 29, 2013, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Tucker Quinn “Mama Dot”, 88, wife of the late Mr. Herbert Lee Quinn. Mrs. Quinn was very loving and caring to her entire family. She dearly loved her grandson; Chris. Family members include son: Butch Quinn (Jerrye); grandson: Christopher Michael Quinn (Lora) and sister:...

Dr. Jacob Oliver Malone

Dr. Jacob Oliver Malone

Aug 27, 2013

Dr. Jacob Oliver Malone Augusta, GA – Jacob Oliver Malone completed his journey to paradise on August 27, 2013. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 2, 1948, to the late Dr. Harold Lee and Bessie Merriwether Malone. Jake spent his preschool years in Madisonville, TN. The family moved to Chattanooga, TN, where he attended The McCallie School. He...

Melanie Dian Wallace

Melanie Dian Wallace

Aug 27, 2013

Melanie Dian Wallace AUGUSTA, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Melanie Dian Wallace, age 43. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com

Olivia C. Mitchell

Olivia C. Mitchell

Aug 27, 2013

Olivia Mitchell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Mrs. Olivia C. Mitchell, 63, loving wife of the late Ray Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell was a native of McCaysville, GA. She was a veteran of the United States Army Signal Corps. She retired after 22 years with the Medical College of Georgia as the CNL Program Coordinator. Mrs....

Reuben Auburn Holliday

Reuben Auburn Holliday

Aug 26, 2013

Reuben Auburn Holliday Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 26, 2013, Mr. Reuben Auburn Holliday, 78, husband of Mrs. Phylis Holliday. Mr. Holliday was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy and the Georgia Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering. He was also a...

R. Heath Moore

R. Heath Moore

Aug 26, 2013

R. Heath Moore Evans, GA – Mr. R. Heath Moore, 46, entered into rest Monday, August 26, 2013. Mr. Moore was a native of Augusta and lived in Evans. He worked as a crew leader at Georgia Power for the last 26 years. Mr. Moore was a loving father, son and brother. He was most proud of his children. Mr....

Mary "Kitty" Anderson

Mary "Kitty" Anderson

Aug 25, 2013

Mary “Kitty” Anderson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 25, 2013 at University Hospital, Mary “Kitty” Anderson, 72. Ms. Anderson was a retired switch board operator at St. Joseph Hospital. Family members include son: Frank Clough, Jr.; her companion: John Koeb; and two grandsons: Scott Anderson and wife Jordan, Travis Anderson and wife Miranda. She is preceded in...

Mary Palocsik

Mary Palocsik

Aug 21, 2013

Mary Palocsik Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 21, 2013, Mrs. Mary Palocsik, 96, loving wife of the late George John Palocsik. Mrs. Palocsik was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Family members include son: Richard Palocsik and wife Betty; grandchildren: Theresa Zicari and husband Brian, Mike Massey and wife Jody, Tina Finkelstein and husband Ben, Ricky...

James Clyde Smith

James Clyde Smith

Aug 21, 2013

James Clyde Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 21, 2013, Mr. James Clyde Smith, 76, husband of the late Mrs. Nora Mager Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of Windsor Spring Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Army as a Sgt. First Class after 21 years of service. Family members include sons: James C. Smith...

Theodora Voynitch Chalecky

Theodora Voynitch Chalecky

Aug 20, 2013

Theodora Chalecky Augusta, GA – Mrs. Theodora Voynitch Chalecky, 95, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Mrs. Chalecky was a native of Jackson, NJ. She was a member of Columbia County Senior Center. She was known as “Thea” to all who knew her. Family members include daughter: Justine P. Veatch of Evans, GA; son: John Chalecky of Bristow,...

Raymond B. Couture, Jr.

Raymond B. Couture, Jr.

Aug 20, 2013

Raymond B. Couture, Jr. Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his residence with his family and friends at his side after an extended illness, Raymond B. Couture, Jr., 61. Born in Richmond County, Ray “Butch” was a heavy equipment manager and mechanic and recently retired from Reeves Construction Company. He is survived by his loving...

Joy S. Campbell

Joy S. Campbell

Aug 18, 2013

Joy Swearingen Campbell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 16, 2013, Mrs. Joy Swearingen Campbell wife of the late Mr. Thomas L. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell was a native and life long resident of Augusta, GA. She was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Family members include daughters: Lynn Brantley of Evans (Rey Chacon), Dr. Kathryn Hilliker (Scott) of...

Patricia "Pat" E. Rivers

Patricia "Pat" E. Rivers

Aug 17, 2013

Patricia “Pat” E. Rivers Educator & Coach Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Trinity Hospital, Patricia “Tricia” E. Rivers, 60. Ms. Rivers attended Covenant Presbyterian Church. She taught in the Richmond County School System for 30 years, retiring in 2005. She was the Athletic Director and Girls Head Basketball Coach at Richmond Academy. She took...

Sue Ann Mock

Sue Ann Mock

Aug 16, 2013

Sue Ann Mock Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 16, 2013, Ms. Sue Ann Mock, 59. Ms. Mock was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. She was a former member of the Executive Women’s Golf Association. Ms. Mock enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She retired from...

Russell Dukes

Russell Dukes

Aug 16, 2013

Russell Dukes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 16 2013, David Russell Dukes II, 49. Mr. Dukes, a native of Augusta, GA, was a member of Mosaic United Methodist Church. Family members include parents: David R. and Joanne Dukes of Augusta, GA; brothers: Mars Dukes and wife Karen of Knoxville, TN, Daryl Dukes of Augusta, GA; sisters: Danita...

Raymond Myers

Raymond Myers

Aug 16, 2013

Raymond G. Myers, LTC (Ret.) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 16, 2013, Raymond G. Myers, LTC (Ret.), 71, husband of Ann Myers. Mr. Myers, born in Moncks Corner, SC, was an infantry officer in the United States Army. He served one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded twice with a Purple Heart....

Claire Marie Scheffler Rousakis

Claire Marie Scheffler Rousakis

Aug 14, 2013

Ms. Claire Marie Scheffler Rousakis Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 14, 2013, Mrs. Claire Rousakis, 81, wife of the late Bill Rousakis. Ms. Rousakis, daughter of the late Frederick James and Pauline Cann Scheffler, was born in Coral Gables, FL in 1931. For 36 years, she worked for DuPont at the Savannah River Plant, retiring in 1987....

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