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Roy Aaron Vernon

Roy Aaron Vernon

Jun 9, 2013

Roy Aaron Vernon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest, Sunday, June 9, 2013, Mr. Roy Aaron Vernon, age 75. Mr. Vernon lived in Augusta for most of his life and was in the funeral business for 40 years. He was a member of the fire department for 30 years. Family members include sons: Jeffery Vernon of Martinez, GA and Randall...

Rev. George L. Garland (LTC Ret.)

Rev. George L. Garland (LTC Ret.)

Jun 9, 2013

Rev. George L. Garland, Jr. (LTC Ret.) Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and loving wife of 61 years, Marilyn T. Garland, Rev. George L. Garland, Jr. LTC Ret., 81. He was the son of the late George Leslie Garland, Sr. and Glena Johnston Garland of Bangor, ME. Rev....

Doris Estelle Gardner

Doris Estelle Gardner

Jun 9, 2013

Doris Estelle Gardner Augusta, GA-Mrs. Doris Estelle Gardner, 86, of Augusta, GA went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was born in Augusta, GA and raised in North Augusta, SC by the late Willie Lee and Bessie Horne. Retired from Copeland Elementary School as a Paraprofessional, she was an active member of Hill Baptist...

Rhonda Rogers

Rhonda Rogers

Jun 7, 2013

Rhonda Rogers Augusta, GA – Entered into rest June 7, 2013 at University Hospital, Rhonda Rogers, 67. She retired as the Supervisor of the Histology Laboratory at University Hospital. Following retirement, she worked in Heart Development Research at the Medical College of Georgia and at Indiana University/Perdue University in Indianapolis, IN. She was a member of the Georgia Society for...

Charles Major

Charles Major

Jun 7, 2013

Mr. Charles G. Major Augusta, GA – Entered into rest June 7, 2013 at University Hospital, Charles G. Major, 61, husband of Connie M. Major. A native of Augusta, GA, Charles graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1970. He was also a graduate of the University of Georgia. Charles was an avid golfer and football fan and enjoyed...

Gerard "Ward" E. McKnight

Gerard "Ward" E. McKnight

Jun 5, 2013

Gerard “Ward” E. McKnight Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 5, 2013, Mr. Gerard “Ward” E. McKnight, 76, husband of 50 years to the late Mrs. Darlene M. McKnight. Mr. McKnight was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. He retired as a Master Sergeant for the United States Army after 22 ½ years of service. Mr. McKnight served...

Phyllis Ann Bronson

Phyllis Ann Bronson

Jun 3, 2013

Phyllis Ann Bronson North Augusta, SC- Phyllis Ann Bronson, 87, entered into rest on June 3, 2013 at her home in North Augusta, SC. She was born in 1925 in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County, PA, to Roland and Anna Shoff Barrett. She spent her youth in Clearfield County, PA, attended Marron School near Kermoor, PA, and graduated Clearfield High School....

Edwin Lloyd Strickland

Edwin Lloyd Strickland

Jun 3, 2013

Edwin Lloyd Strickland Augusta, Georgia - Entered into rest Monday, June 3, 2013, Edwin Lloyd Strickland. Family members include: 3 children, Jeffrey Scott (Katie Newton) Strickland of Augusta, GA, Richard Taylor (Johanna Mathis) Strickland of North Augusta, SC, and Katharine Anne (Shane Joseph) Howard of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren: Luke Osborne Strickland of Augusta, GA and Hailey Anne Howard of Wilmington,...

Cheryl Ann Key

Cheryl Ann Key

Jun 2, 2013

Cheryl Key Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 2, 2013, Ms. Cheryl Ann Key, 57. Family members include father: Fred T. Key, Sr.; brother: Tommy Key; daughter: Tasha R. Lewis; son: Clark; three grandchildren; and fiancé James C. Smith, II. A memorial services will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013, 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet...

Joe Quattlebaum

Joe Quattlebaum

Jun 1, 2013

Joe B. Quattlebaum Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 1, 2013, Mr. Joe B. Quattlebaum, 81, husband of Patricia S. Quattlebaum. Family members in addition to his wife include his children: Kay Q. Dean and husband Jeff, Tara Q. O’Neal and husband Ed, Greg Quattlebaum and wife Tracie, Jody Quattlebaum and wife Shannon; grandchildren: Megan Dean, Scott Dean,...

Denise Anderson Sherrill

Denise Anderson Sherrill

May 31, 2013

Denise Anderson Sherrill Augusta, GA – Denise Elizabeth Anderson Sherrill, beloved wife of William Serlie Sherrill III, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, William Serlie Sherrill IV, her parents, Joseph McRoy, Sr. & Deona Anderson and brother, Joseph McRoy Anderson, Jr. Family members in...

Mikel Ray Powell

Mikel Ray Powell

May 31, 2013

Mikel R. Powell Thomson, GA – Mr. Mikel Ray Powell, 65, went fishing with his Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013. Mr. Powell retired from a printing company in Evans, GA. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart of many wonderful years, Karen G. Powell; children: Denise (Keith) Firster of Aiken, SC, Mikel (Debbie) Powell, Jr. of Thomson, GA; grandchildren:...

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...

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