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Ovanlie Fowler

Ovanlie Fowler

May 31, 2013

Mr. Ovanlie (Van) Fowler Martinez, GA - Mr. Van Fowler, age 90, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, of Old Petersburg Road in Martinez, GA, peacefully passed away Friday, May 31 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Mr. Fowler was born in White County, TN on January 10th 1923 to the late Everett Dillard Fowler and Nancy Cordelia Sherrill....

Paul E. Jackson

Paul E. Jackson

May 30, 2013

Paul E. Jackson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 30, 2013, Mr. Paul E. Jackson, 56, husband of Mrs. Miyoko K. Jackson. Mr. Jackson was born in Johnson City, TN, and was currently living in Evans, GA. He was a graduate of University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Jackson was very dedicated to...

Wayne "Bubba" Henry King

Wayne "Bubba" Henry King

May 29, 2013

Wayne “Bubba” Henry King North Augusta, SC –Mr. Wayne Henry King, fondly known as “Bubba”, 70, of North Augusta died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Medical College of Georgia. Mr. King was born August 10, 1942 in Augusta, GA. He was the son of the late Austin Raymond King, Sr. and Edythe Veal King. Mr. King attended Riverside Military...

Mary W. Arnold

Mary W. Arnold

May 28, 2013

Mary Tant Waters Arnold Lexington, SC – Moved to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Mrs. Mary Tant Waters Arnold, wife of Michael C. Arnold. Mrs. Arnold was preceded to heaven by her parents Mary Jane Waters and Revan Freeman Waters. Family members in addition to her husband include son: Roger Tant and wife Dianne; daughter: Angela Key...

Ray "Raybo" E. Ferguson

Ray "Raybo" E. Ferguson

May 26, 2013

Mr. Ray “Raybo” E. Ferguson, Jr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital, Ray “Raybo” E. Ferguson, 58, husband to Diane Patterson Ferguson for 32 years. Born to Ray Eugene Ferguson, Sr. and Berta Jean Mitchell Ferguson in Augusta, GA, Mr. Ferguson was a fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and racing. He...

Cathy S. Hutcheson

Cathy S. Hutcheson

May 23, 2013

Cathy Stafford Hutcheson Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 23, 2013, Cathy Hutcheson, 51, wife of Joey Hutcheson. Mrs. Hutcheson was a 1980 graduate of Aquinas High School. She graduated from Augusta Technical College with a degree in technical design and graphics. In addition to her husband, family members include mother: Mrs. Annette Stafford; sister: Sherry S. Walker...

Allen Ludwick

Allen Ludwick

May 22, 2013

Mr. Allen Ludwick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 22, 2013 at Trinity Hospital, Allen Ludwick, 84, husband of Peggy Ludwick. Mr. Ludwick attended First Baptist Church of Augusta for 52 years. He was a member of the church orchestra and played the trombone with other local groups such as the Augusta Community Band, the Augusta Symphony Orchestra, and...

Barry J. Forde

Barry J. Forde

May 21, 2013

Mr. Barry J. Forde Golden Harvest Food Bank Augusta, GA – Entered into rest May 21, 2013 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Barry J. Forde, 65, husband of 43 years to Diane Forde. Mr. Forde was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked at Golden Harvest Food Bank for 29 years and was the Associate Director...

Michael Adrian Pate

Michael Adrian Pate

May 21, 2013

Michael Adrian Pate Augusta, GA – Mr. Michael Adrian Pate, 46, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Mr. Pate loved the game of golf and was a fun loving guy. He worked in the food and beverage industry for many years. Family members include mother: Mary Pate Tomchey; father: the late Hugh Pate; brothers: John H. Pate (Kimberly),...

Evie Jean McCorkle Holloway

Evie Jean McCorkle Holloway

May 21, 2013

Jean McCorkle Holloway Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Mrs. Evie Jean McCorkle Holloway, 73, loving wife of 43 years to Thomas “Tommy” B. Holloway. Mrs. Holloway worked with Metropolitan Insurance for 25 years and with the Richmond County Board of Education as an accountant for 18 years. She was a member of The Hill...

Emma M. Shirley

Emma M. Shirley

May 19, 2013

Emma M. Shirley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, May 19, 2013, Mrs. Emma M. Shirley, 77, wife of the late Charles L. Shirley. Mrs. Shirley was a native of Germany and has resided in Augusta since 1959. She was a hostess for 30 years at Horns Restaurant. Family members include daughters: Rosita Diniero and husband Tomas of Germany,...

Gordon L. Tharin

Gordon L. Tharin

May 19, 2013

Gordon L. Tharin Martinez, GA – Mr. Gordon L. Tharin, 66, entered into rest on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Mr. Tharin enjoyed spending time at the gun range with his sons and was an excellent cook. He was a loving father and grandfather. Family members include sons: Jeffrey Tharin, Zachary Tharin and fiancée Shannon Key; grandchildren: Pierce Tharin, Taylor Tharin,...

Thomas F. DuBois

Thomas F. DuBois

May 18, 2013

Thomas F. DuBois Grovetown, GA – Mr. Thomas Franklin DuBois, 47, entered into rest on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Mr. DuBois was a graduate of Harlem High School and was of the Catholic faith. Family members include parents: Ralph and Victoria DuBois; daughter: Ashley N. DuBois; brother: Garnett DuBois; sister: Lisa M. Estes; and grandson: Christopher Hughes. A memorial service...

Michael Farr

Michael Farr

May 17, 2013

Michael Farr Martinez, GA – Mr. Michael Peyton Farr, 54, entered into rest on Friday, May 17, 2013. Mr. Farr was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School and attended Augusta College. He served a tour in the US Navy. He was formally employed with Pollock Office Machine as a lead technician,...

Joseph M. Logan

Joseph M. Logan

May 15, 2013

Joseph M. Logan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 16, 2013, Mr. Joseph “Joe” Marion Logan, 68, husband of Mary Bunch Logan. Mr. Logan was a Historian, antique enthusiast, and an avid reader. He loved his wife, son, grandchildren, and the United States of America. Family members in addition to his wife include son: Jody Logan and his...

Robert Dunaway

Robert Dunaway

May 14, 2013

Robert Dunaway Augusta, GA- Robert Hugh Dunaway, born December 1, 1924, in Springfield, Mo., died May 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga., due to complications connected with Parkinson’s disease. He graduated Central High School in Springfield, Mo., and enlisted in the United States Army at age 18, to fight in World War II. He served in the Euro¬pean Theatre of Operations...

Major Robert Fulton (Ret.)

Major Robert Fulton (Ret.)

May 13, 2013

Major Robert Fulton (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 13, 2013, Major Robert (Bob) Fulton, 80, husband of the late Elfriede Fulton. Mr. Fulton was a native of Evansville, Indiana and had resided in Augusta since 1976. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served tours of duty in both Europe and Asia. While he was stationed overseas,...

Buddy Dale Vanscoy

Buddy Dale Vanscoy

May 12, 2013

Augusta, GA- Buddy Dale Vanscoy, 76, a resident of Martinez, Ga., departed this life Sunday morning, May 12, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1936 in Kerens, WV, the son of the late Preston David Vanscoy and Alma Mae Hart Vanscoy Lanham. Buddy attended Randolph County Schools and was a graduate of Davis...

Margie W. McGee

Margie W. McGee

May 11, 2013

Mrs. Margie W. McGee Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, May 11, 2013, Margie Williams McGee, 91, wife of the late William Edward McGee. Mrs. McGee was a native of Avera, GA but had lived in Augusta for the past 70 years. She was a lifetime member of Hill Baptist Church, as well as a member of Ruth Bible...

Mary Pearl Martin

Mary Pearl Martin

May 11, 2013

Mrs. Mary P. Martin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest with her family by her side on Saturday, May 11, 2013, Mary Pearl Martin, 80, wife of the late William Leo Martin. Mrs. Martin was born to the late Ambrose and Lizzie Purgason in 1932 in Carroll County, GA. She was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist...

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