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Vennis J. Ferrell, Sr.
Dec 5, 2013
Vennis J. Ferrell, Sr. Martinez, GA – Mr. Vennis Jayson Ferrell, Sr. entered into rest at his residence on Thursday, December 05, 2013. Mr. Ferrell was a native of River Junction/Chattahoochee, Florida. He served in the US Army from 1960 to1981 as a paratrooper for two tours in Vietnam, Okinawa, Germany and Korea. After retiring from the Army in 1981,...
Susan Whitfield Pitchford
Dec 3, 2013
Susan Whitfield Pitchford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest December 3, 2013, Susan Whitfield Pitchford, 60, wife of Harold Pitchford. Mrs. Pitchford, a native of Savannah, GA, spent most of her life in Augusta. She graduated from Butler High School in 1971 and was an avid Georgia Tech fan. Susan was passionate about family, sports, and politics. She retired from...
Cecil D. "Don" Ardrey
Dec 3, 2013
Cecil D. “Don” Ardrey, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Mr. Cecil D. “Don” Ardrey, Jr., 85, husband of Mrs. Sara D. Ardrey. Mr. Ardrey was a native of Huntingdon, PA but lived in Augusta for the past 47 years. He retired from the United Sates Army after 22 years of service. Mr. Ardrey was...
Percy Elwood Marcum, Jr.
Dec 2, 2013
Percy Elwood Marcum, Jr. Augusta, GA – Percy E. Marcum, Jr., age 81, loving husband of Edna M. Marcum, and only child of Percy E. Marcum, Sr. and Mamie Newsome Marcum, entered into rest on December 2, 2013. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 811 Telfair Street, at...
Harroll Michael Fortenberry
Nov 30, 2013
Mike Fortenberry Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 30, 2013, Mr. Harroll Michael Fortenberry, 50, loving husband of Dayna Fortenberry, Mr. Fortenberry was a native of Charleston, SC, but lived in Augusta, GA for 35 years. He loved to fish, coach his son’s baseball teams, and was an avid Saints fan. Mike was a loyal employee of Quad...
Cheree L. Holcombe
Nov 29, 2013
Cheree L. Holcombe Augusta, GA – Mrs. Cheree Leonard Holcombe, 45, entered into rest Friday, November 29, 2013. Mrs. Holcombe was a native of Decatur, GA but grew up in Wrens, GA and has resided in the Grovetown area for the last several years. She was a graduate of Augusta College and the University of Georgia. She was a CPA...
Matthew Bibb
Nov 28, 2013
Matthew Bibb Thomson, GA – Mr. Matthew H. Bibb, 36, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 after a short illness. Bibb lived in Atlanta most of his life. He was a graduate of Shiloh High School and studied History at Georgia State University. He had a kind heart and a gentle spirit, but above all he was an amazing...
David W. Karr, Sr.
Nov 27, 2013
David W. Karr, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, November 27, 2013, Mr. David W. Karr, 68, loving husband of Mrs. Marlene Karr and son of the late George and Emily Karr. Mr. Karr was a native of Havre de Grace, Maryland but lived in Augusta much of his life. He served in the U.S. Army (Special Forces)...
James William Quick "Jim"
Nov 26, 2013
James William Quick Grovetown, GA -James William Quick passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 15, 1937 to parents William and Romana Quick. Those left to cherish his memory are Mary Ellen, beloved wife of 53 years; children Laura Boyer and husband Nelson, Mike Quick and wife Bobbi, Jeanne Brown and...
Ruth Quinn Hardy
Nov 26, 2013
Ruth Quinn Hardy Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 26, 2013, Frances Ruth Hardy, 83, wife of the late John Berry Hardy. Mrs. Hardy was a native of Augusta and lived in the Augusta area most of her life. She was the secretary at Hardy Plumbing Company. Family members include daughters: Frances Widener and husband David of North...
Laura Margita
Nov 26, 2013
Laura Margita Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, November 26, 2013, Mrs. Laura Ann Margita, 86, wife of the late John E. Margita. Family members include a daughter: Cheryl Schmidt and husband Clifford of Augusta; grandchildren: Robert R. Clark, John E. Clark, Thomas C. Clark, Jennifer A. Neal; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Thomas Poteet...
John Locksmith
Nov 25, 2013
John Locksmith Augusta, Ga. - John Paul Locksmith, 79, passed away November 25 in Orlando, Florida. “Jack” was a practicing radiologist for the majority of his professional career and taught at MCG for the last 15 years of his career. Dr. Locksmith made the Augusta area his home for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife of...
Hatsuko "Peggy" Ruiz
Nov 23, 2013
Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 23, 2013, Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz, 89, wife of August Ruiz, Sr. In addition to her husband, family members include daughters: Christine Jones (Steven) of Augusta, GA and Darlene Ardoin (Gene) of Magnolia, TX; sons: August Ruiz, Jr. (Laura) of Sebastian, FL and Daniel Ruiz (fiancée Daniella Piperno) of New...
Ralph Jonah Simons
Nov 23, 2013
Ralph Jonah Simons Augusta, GA – Ralph Jonah Simons passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013, 86, husband of June Clark Simons. Mr. Simons, a native of Thomson, GA, attended Thomson High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Business degree in 1949. He served in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. Mr....
Jeanne S. Baucom
Nov 21, 2013
Jeanne S. Baucom Augusta, GA – Jeanne S. Baucom, 77, went home to be with the Lord November 21, 2013, wife of Jim “Short” O. Baucom. Mrs. Baucom was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Joe Easler Sunday School Class. She taught Sunday school in the youth and adult divisions for the past 50 years. She was manager...
Thurmond Gary Smith
Nov 21, 2013
Thurmond Gary Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 21, 2013, Thurmond Gary Smith, 60, husband of Joy Smith. A native of Augusta, GA, Mr. Smith was a member of Warren Baptist Church and attended The Sanctuary. He worked as an electrician with Johnson Control for 18 years. In addition to his wife, family members include son: T....
Gertrude K. Carn
Nov 21, 2013
Gertrude K. Carn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 21, 2013, Gertrude K. Carn, 98, wife of the late George Lewis Carn. Mrs. Carn was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, a member of St. John United Methodist Church and previously a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. She retired from Gracewood...
Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.)
Nov 17, 2013
Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 17, 2013, Roy Joseph Barrios, 80, husband of Lorena Holland Barrios. A native of Thibodaux, LA, he served an exemplary career in the United States Army for 28 years. Other family members include daughters: Danielle A. Barrios of Gracewood, GA, Denise A. Barrios (Tony) of Commerce, GA;...
Mary Elizabeth Blackston "Big Nanny"
Nov 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Blackston Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 17, 2013, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blackston, 78, wife of 64 years to Mr. Aaron Blackston. Mrs. Blackston was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She worked as a Supervisor for Homestead Draperies. Mrs. Blackston was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known as “Big Nanny”...
Virginia Balducci
Nov 16, 2013
Virginia Balducci Augusta, GA – Mary Virginia Wachendorfer Kelly Balducci, 94, of Newberry, SC, danced into the arms of Jesus on November 16, 2013. She was born to the late Clara and Charles Wachendorfer on January 28, 1919, in Joliet, IL. She married the late Michael C. Kelly on April 6, 1941 and they made their home in Joliet. Virginia...
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