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Charles R. Heinhold

Charles R. Heinhold

Aug 8, 2013

Charles R. Heinhold North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Thursday, August 8, 2013, Captain Charles R. Heinhold, U.S. Army Retired, 75, loving husband of Janet L. Heinhold. Capt. Heinhold was past commander of the Southeastern Shrine Association. He was a member of the Augusta Legion of Honor’s Shriner’s Association, Inc., Martinez Lodge 710, Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite, Alee Shrine...

Ursula Israel

Ursula Israel

Aug 6, 2013

Ursula Israel Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, August 06, 2013, Mrs. Ursula Israel, 77, loving wife of 55 years to Ray Israel. Ursula was born in Ulm, Germany and became an American citizen in 2000. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. Family members...

Willis H. Clifton, Jr.

Willis H. Clifton, Jr.

Aug 5, 2013

SFC Willis Clifton, Jr. (Ret ARMY) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 5, 2013, SFC Willis Houston Clifton, Jr., 75, loving husband of 52 years to Mary Frances Clifton. SFC Willis Houston Clifton, Jr. was born May 27, 1938 in Chambers County, Alabama. He was the son of the late W.H. Clifton, Sr. and Ola Sue Clifton of...

Virginia "Jennie" Newman Bennett

Virginia "Jennie" Newman Bennett

Aug 4, 2013

Virginia “Jennie” Newman Bennett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 4, 2013 at University Hospital, Virginia “Jennie” Newman Bennett, 53. Jennie was a native and life long resident of Augusta, GA and attended Richmond County schools. She was the office manager at Health Success, Inc. She loved being Mawmaw to her granddaughters, as well as spending time with...

Charles Edward "Skip" Hopson

Charles Edward "Skip" Hopson

Aug 4, 2013

Charles Hopson Augusta, GA. — Charles Edward “Skip” Hopson, 68, of Augusta, formerly of Metropolis, IL, died the morning of Sunday, August 4, 2013. Skip was an entrepreneur, and the CEO and co-owner of Milworx Materials Inc.,Decatur, AL. He was a graduate of Metropolis High School of 1962 and was class Salutatorian, member of the golf team and quarterback of...

Kenneth Walter Edge

Kenneth Walter Edge

Aug 3, 2013

Ken Edge Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 3, 2013, Mr. Kenneth Walter Edge, 79, husband of the late Mrs. Janie Marie Edge. Mr. Edge was a native of Greer, SC, but lived in Augusta for the past 48 years. He was a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge #146 and a member of the Hasan Shriner’s in...

Van Boyd Kendrick

Van Boyd Kendrick

Aug 3, 2013

Van Boyd Kendrick Seattle, WA – Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013, Mr. Van Boyd Kendrick, 32, son of Ms. Phyllis Marsh. Family members in addition to his mother include sister: Lehua Lashua married to David Lashua of Kindsbach, Germany and two nephews (Aaron and Harley); twin brother: Dowling Kendrick of Georgia; younger brother Tony Kendrick of Spokane, Washington...

Charles Bruce Walker

Charles Bruce Walker

Aug 3, 2013

Mr. Charlie B. Walker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, August 3, 2013, after a brief illness, Mr. Charles “Charlie” Bruce Walker, 68, husband of Mrs. Rose Leonard-Walker. Charlie was a lifelong Augustan, a graduate of Boys' Catholic High and Augusta College, and a successful businessman. While his list of accomplishments is long, though, his friends and family will...

Heather Marie Kinlaw

Heather Marie Kinlaw

Aug 2, 2013

Heather Marie Kinlaw Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013, Heather Marie Kinlaw, 30, the mother of Leila Kinlaw, who loved her dearly, and daughter of Lonnie and Marie Kinlaw. Additional family members include brother: Eric Kinlaw and wife Kristi; niece: Finlee Kinlaw; nephews: Mylo Kinlaw, Asher Kinlaw; paternal grandmother: Lizzie Kinlaw; and a number of aunts,...

Doris Sorrow Figgie Harkins

Doris Sorrow Figgie Harkins

Aug 2, 2013

Mrs. Doris Sorrow “Figgie” Harkins Retired Sales Augusta, GA-Entered into rest Friday, August 2, 2013. Mrs. Doris Sorrow “FIGGIE” Harkins, was 89 years old. Mrs. Harkins was retired from sales. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God. Figgie, as she was known to those close to her, loved cooking for others and listening to good...

Ruth A. Bartley

Ruth A. Bartley

Aug 1, 2013

Mrs. Ruth A. Bartley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Augusta Gardens, Ruth A. Bartley, 91, wife of the late Dr. Ernest R. Bartley. Family members include daughter: Susan K. Bartley Miller of Augusta, GA; son-in-law: Dr. George W. Williams, Jr. of Augusta, GA; grandchildren: M. Todd Miller (Julianne), Suzanne M. Ingersoll (Jay), Deborah N....

Lester Ray Hathcote

Lester Ray Hathcote

Jul 31, 2013

Grovetown, GA- Entered into rest Wednesday, July 31, 2013, Mr. Lester Ray Hathcote, 70, husband of Andrea Hathcote. Services will be held at a later date. Thomas Poteet & Son, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907, 706-364-8484

Mercer J. Leftwich, Jr.

Mercer J. Leftwich, Jr.

Jul 31, 2013

Mr. Mercer Jefferson Leftwich Augusta, GA - Mr. Mercer Jefferson Leftwich, Jr., 72, husband to Mrs. Janis Storey Leftwich entered into peaceful rest on and to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 after a brief illness. Mr. Mercer Leftwich was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He attended Erskine College. Mr. Leftwich was a...

Billie M. Sikes

Billie M. Sikes

Jul 30, 2013

Billie M. Sikes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 30, 2013, Mrs. Billie M. Sikes, 82, wife of the late Mr. Odell M. Sikes. Family members include sons: Russell K. Ott, Thomas N. Youmans; daughters: Terry L. Lee and husband George, Debra Glisson, Donna S. Littlejohn; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sister: Jane Maddox. Mrs. Sikes was...

Monika Kirkpatrick

Monika Kirkpatrick

Jul 29, 2013

Monika Kirkpatrick Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 29, 2013, Mrs. Monika Kirkpatrick, 65, wife of Alfred V. Kirkpatrick. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was a native of Kagar, Germany but has resided in Augusta for the last 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family members in addition to her husband include daughter: Tina Williams; daughters-in-law: Christiana...

Richard "Dick" Westbrook

Richard "Dick" Westbrook

Jul 25, 2013

Richard Westbrook Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 25, 2013, Mr. Richard “Dick” Giles Westbrook, Jr., 87, husband of the late Mrs. Dorothy “Dotsy” Kelly Westbrook. Dick was born and raised in the Wrightsville Beach/Carolina Beach area. He served his country during World War II and the Korean War. Dick loved his family and was a proud member...

Leon Louis LeBlanc

Leon Louis LeBlanc

Jul 24, 2013

Leon Louis LeBlanc Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Mr. Leon Louis LeBlanc, 89, husband of Mrs. Marion LeBlanc. Mr. LeBlanc was a native of Massena, NY. He was a veteran of the US Army, served in World War II where he was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He worked at J.B White’s men’s dept...

Claude Stephens

Claude Stephens

Jul 24, 2013

Claude Ernest Stephens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Mr. Claude “Buster” Stephens, 82, husband of Mrs. Wilma Stephens. Mr. Stephens retired from the Army after having fought in the Korean and Vietnam War. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and an avid golfer. Mr. Stephens was the kindest gentlest man you...

David Drawdy

David Drawdy

Jul 24, 2013

David Drawdy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Mr. David Drawdy, 74, husband of Mrs. Betty Jean Drawdy. Mr. Drawdy was a native and life long resident of Augusta, GA. He was the owner and operator of D&D Electric. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: David Eugene Drawdy, Sr. (Judith), Anthony W. “Tony”...

Florine Young Taylor

Florine Young Taylor

Jul 24, 2013

Mrs. Florine Young Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 24, 2013, Florine Young Taylor, 86, wife of the late Robert M. Taylor II. Mrs. Taylor was the valedictorian of Blythe High School, Class of 1944. She made Richmond County and the Augusta area home her entire lifetime. She was an ordained member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,...

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