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Aubrey S. Ghann
Jan 22, 2013
Aubrey S. Ghann Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Mr. Aubrey S. Ghann, 86, loving husband of 67 years to Helen Hensley Ghann. Mr. Ghann was a member of Warren Baptist Church for over 50 years and was also a Deacon. He founded Ghann’s Cricket Farm, Inc. in 1952 which grew from a small family business...
William N. Agostas, Jr. "Bill"
Jan 21, 2013
William N. Agostas Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Mr. William N. “Bill” Agostas, Jr. was the son of the late Dr. William N. and Josephine Agostas. Mr. Agostas was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Westside High School. He earned a B.A. in History from Augusta College...
Benjamin Ralph Christian
Jan 19, 2013
Benjamin Ralph Christian Augusta, GA- "Bennie" Benjamin Ralph Christian entered into rest at home surrounded by his loving family early Saturday morning the 19th of January. Bennie had been sick the past year but has been an inspiration to the physicians' who cared for him. During this illness he demonstrated his great passion for life and family. Bennie being a...
William Dan Timko
Jan 19, 2013
William D. Timko Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 19, 2013, Mr. William D. Timko “Dan”, 55. Mr. Timko was a painter for the Augusta Housing authority, through his work he felt that he was “born to beautify”. Mr. Timko loved animals. Family members include his companion: Debra Peck and stepdaughter: Vanissa Campbell. A memorial service will be...
William Mark Hinson
Jan 19, 2013
Mark Hinson AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Saturday, January 19, 2013 at University Hospital, William Mark Hinson, 48. Mr. Hinson received a Masters degree in Business Administration from Augusta College in 1991. He worked for Atlanta Gas Light Company and more recently Spectrum Financial Services. Mr. Hinson had a love for restoring Feathercraft Boats and antique guns. No better...
Phillip H. Laird, Sr.
Jan 18, 2013
Phillip H. Laird Hephzibah, GA - Entered into rest Friday, January 18, 2013, Phillip H. Laird, a beloved son, husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. Family members include his wife: Gloria C. Laird. Children: Phyllis Williamson (Rick), Phillip H. Laird, Jr. (Kellie), Lisa Kendrick (Jimmy), J. Michael Laird (Ronnie). Grandchildren : Trey Kendrick, Kristi Busbia (Jake), Billy Hultman...
Ruby Lee Spires
Jan 18, 2013
Ruby Lee Spires Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 18, 2013, Mrs. Ruby Lee Spires, 88, wife of the late Mr. Alexander S. Spires, Jr. Mrs. Spires was a native of Paris, TX but lived in Augusta for the past 60 years. She retired from the St. Joseph Hospitality Shop as a Supervisor after 30 years of service....
Pauline Wilson
Jan 17, 2013
Pauline Wilson North Augusta, SC –Mrs. Pauline Wilson, 79, passed away at home on Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was the wife of her late husband Wayne Wilson, Sr. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and the Joyous Seniors Sunday School Class. She attended University of North Texas and Texas Women’s University where she received a Bachelor...
Helen F. Hudkins
Jan 17, 2013
Helen F. Hudkins Augusta, GA – Helen F. Hudkins, 93, formerly of Scott Depot, WV, entered peacefully into rest Thursday, January 17, 2013, in Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Mr. John F. Hudkins. Mrs. Hudkins was born in Gad, WV in 1919 and lived in Scott Depot, WV most of her life....
Sheila C. Hirshoren
Jan 17, 2013
Sheila C. Hirshoren Grovetown, GA – Sheila’s battle with metastatic bladder cancer ended at her home in Grovetown Georgia on 17 January 2013. Sheila was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois to the late Anson and Frances Courter. Her formative years were spent in Washington DC, a city she dearly loved. It was during her time in DC, Sheila’s love of the...
Lib F. Cleckley
Jan 16, 2013
Elizabeth Cleckley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 16, 2013, Elizabeth Fanning Cleckley, wife of the late Edward W. Cleckley of Augusta. She was the daughter of the late Harry C. Fanning and Elizabeth Harris Fanning of Columbia, SC. After finishing Dreher High School in Columbia, she attended the University of South Carolina. While at the University she...
Ruby S. Cliatt
Jan 15, 2013
Ruby S. Cliatt Homemaker Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Mrs. Ruby S. Cliatt, 92, wife of the late Edward L. (Tom) Cliatt. Mrs. Cliatt was born in Columbia County and has lived there all her life. She was a member of Clifford Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Cliatt enjoyed spending time and taking care of her...
Juan M. Delecuona
Jan 11, 2013
Juan Delecuona MD Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, January 11, 2013, Juan Manuel Delecuona, MD, age 51, husband of Rebecca Delecuona. Other family members include his children: Lillian and Russell Delecuona; mother: Isabel F. Delecuona, all of Augusta; father: Manuel Lecuona; uncle: Victoriano Rana and wife Madelina; aunt: Isabel G. Menocal and husband Serafin; cousins: Paola F....
Mary Helen Timmerman Cranford
Jan 9, 2013
Mary Helen T. Cranford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Mary Helen Timmerman Cranford, 88. Mrs. Cranford was born in Augusta, GA and a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. She received a degree in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia. Mrs. Cranford worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital and Georgia Regional...
Judy A. Wireman
Jan 9, 2013
Judy Wireman School Teacher Augusta, Ga. – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Mrs. Judy Avary Wireman, 56, wife of Mr. Roy L. Wireman. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Frances Avary. Mrs. Wireman received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Augusta College. She taught 2nd grade for a number of years at Glenn Hills...
Joseph E. Kelly
Jan 8, 2013
Joseph E. Kelly Augusta, GA- Mr. Joseph Elton Kelly III, husband of Carroll Lamb Kelly, died peacefully at the Medical College of Georgia on Tuesday, January 8th, surrounded by his loving family. A vigil service will be held at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church at 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening, January 10th, 2013 and the family will receive friends...
John Cheatham, Ed.D
Jan 6, 2013
John Cheatham, Ed. D Augusta, GA- Doctor John Blackwell (Jack) Cheatham passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was a retired Army Special Forces officer, having served in the Philippine Islands, Germany, Viet Nam, Korea, Fort Bragg, NC and Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Cheatham received his commission at the US Army Infantry School and Center, graduating with honors. Dr....
Eleanor Marion Lomas
Jan 5, 2013
Eleanor M. Lomas Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 05, 2013, Mrs. Eleanor Marion Lomas, 86, wife of 51 years to the late Mr. Hugh David Lomas. Mrs. Lomas was raised in North Attleboro, MA. She made Augusta her home in 1997. Mrs. Lomas will be missed by all who loved her. Family members include daughter Gail Anne...
Mrs. Virginia W. Norvell
Jan 5, 2013
Mrs. Virginia W. Norvell Virginia Battey Wilcox Norvell of Augusta, GA, died on January 5 at her residence. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday January 9, in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. R. Leslie Holmes officiating. Visitation will held on Tuesday January 8th from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home, 214 Davis Road. Mrs....
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