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Myra T. Green

Myra T. Green

Jul 2, 2012

Myra T. Green Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, July 2, 2012, Myra T. Green, 98, wife of the late Mr. Doyle Green. Mrs. Green was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Green is survived by several nieces and nephews and cousin: Sally Givens. Mrs. Green is predeceased by: son: Marvin Williams of Belvedere, SC;...

Terri Anne Jarrett Chavous

Terri Anne Jarrett Chavous

Jul 1, 2012

Terri Anne Jarrett Chavous Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 1, 2012, Mrs. Terri Anne Jarrett Chavous, 68, wife of Mr. John Hobson Chavous, Jr. Mrs. Chavous was a very active life member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was a substitute teacher for Richmond County schools. Mrs. Chavous was a pink lady for St. Joseph Hospital....

Gary Dan Brown

Gary Dan Brown

Jul 1, 2012

Gary D. Brown Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 1, 2012, Mr. Gary Dan Brown, Sr. 66, husband of Mrs. Anna Brown. Mr. Brown was a native of Chatham County GA but lived in Augusta for the last 8 years. He retired as a pipe fitter from the Local 188 in Savannah after 36 years of service. Mr....

Nora D. Griffin

Nora D. Griffin

Jun 29, 2012

Nora D. Griffin Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family, Nora D. Griffin, 79, wife of the late Ralph M. Griffin, Jr. Mrs. Griffin was born in Bamburg but lived in Augusta most of her life. She retired after 36 years with Sibley Mill. She was a lady with a giving heart...

Carbon Trenver Stewart

Carbon Trenver Stewart

Jun 28, 2012

Mr. Carbon Trenver Stewart Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Trinity Hospital in Augusta, GA, Mr. Carbon Trenver Stewart, 67, husband of Paula Stewart for 45 years. Carbon served his country honorably in the Vietnam War as a member of the 5th Special Forces Group. During his service as a Green Beret, he toured in...

Florine M. Fuller

Florine M. Fuller

Jun 28, 2012

Florine M. Fuller Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 28, 2012, Mrs. Florine M. Fuller, 96, wife of the late Mr. Harold Fuller. Mrs. Fuller was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She worked as an associate for Augusta College Bookstore. She was a former member of the Toastmasters, Military Order of World Wars and Women In Construction. Mrs....

Lucille Earlene Herron

Lucille Earlene Herron

Jun 28, 2012

Lucille Earlene Herron North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest, Thursday, June 28, 2012, Ms. Lucille Earlene Herron, 86. Ms. Herron retired from Gracewood State Hospital after 26 years of service. She was a member of the Garden City Bowling Club. Ms. Herron loved her five grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren most of all. She is survived by her family...

COL(Ret) Robert S. Snead

COL(Ret) Robert S. Snead

Jun 27, 2012

COL (Ret.) Robert S. Snead US Army Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 27, 2012, COL (Ret.) Robert S. Snead, 76, husband of Mrs. Betty Snead. COL Snead was born in Louisiana. He received his Bachelors Degree from Centenary College and his Masters Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. COL Snead had a highly distinguished career as...

Jerome W. "Bill" Odom

Jerome W. "Bill" Odom

Jun 26, 2012

Jerome W. “Bill” Odom Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Mr. Jerome W. “Bill” Odom, 76, husband of Mrs. Mary Alice Odom. Mr. Odom was a native of Daytona Beach, Fl but lived in Augusta since 1974. He was of the Baptist faith. Family members in addition to his wife include his loving companion Murphy. Graveside...

William Ralph "Bill" Barrett

William Ralph "Bill" Barrett

Jun 26, 2012

Mr. Bill Barrett Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Mr. William Ralph “Bill” Barrett, 54, husband of Mrs. Kathy Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a native of North Carolina. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He spent his entire professional career with Southern Company at Plant Vogtle....

John D. "Sonny" Batchelor

John D. "Sonny" Batchelor

Jun 24, 2012

John D. Batchelor, Sr. “Sonny” Augusta, GA – Retired maintenance mechanic, John D. Batchelor, Sr., 65, entered into rest Sunday, June 24, 2012 at University Hospital. Mr. Batchelor was a native of Langley, SC and had lived in the Augusta area most of his life. He is the beloved husband of Katherine Wylds Batchelor. He loved to fish, work on...

Mildred Grice "Midge" Keel

Mildred Grice "Midge" Keel

Jun 23, 2012

Mildred Grice Keel Mildred (Midge) Grice Keel, 90, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at National Health Care after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of Bath, SC, Mrs. Keel was the daughter of the late Henry Benjamin Grice and Carrie Lee Cartledge Grice. She was the valedictorian of the Langley-Bath High School class of 1938....

Dorothy Kelly "Dotsy" Westbrook

Dorothy Kelly "Dotsy" Westbrook

Jun 22, 2012

Dorothy Kelly Westbrook Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 22, 2012, Mrs. Dorothy “Dotsy” Kelly Westbrook, 87, wife of 60 years to Mr. Richard “Dick” G. Westbrook, Jr. Mrs. Westbrook graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy and attended Augusta Junior College. She was a devout Catholic and a proud member of Saint Mary on the Hill Catholic Church....

Thomas Joseph "Joe" Martin

Thomas Joseph "Joe" Martin

Jun 21, 2012

Thomas Joseph “Joe” Martin Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 21, 2012, Mr. Thomas Joseph “Joe” Martin, 71, husband of Deanna Williams. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at...

Frederick H. Myers, Jr.

Frederick H. Myers, Jr.

Jun 21, 2012

Frederick H. Myers, Jr. Augusta, GA – Frederick (Fred) H. Myers, Jr., 82, died peacefully at home on June 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Harriet Epps Myers, two daughters, Mary M. Bridges (E. Wayne Bridges), and Cynthia M. Reeves, and one son, Sanford E. Myers (Charlotte R. Myers). He is also survived by eight...

Jacqueline May Murdock

Jacqueline May Murdock

Jun 21, 2012

Jacqueline Murdock Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, June 21, 2012, Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” May Murdock, wife of Mr. Alvia A. “Butch” Murdock in her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mrs. Murdock was born in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of Selena Hensley and W.O.”Jack” May. Mrs. Murdock graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in...

Helen M. Miller

Helen M. Miller

Jun 20, 2012

Helen M. Miller Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Mrs. Helen M. Miller, wife of the late Candler C. Miller of Augusta. Other family members include her son: Cliff Miller and wife Carol; daughter: Kay Bennett and husband Barry; grandchildren: Stan Herrington (fiancée Heather), Ben Herrington (Mona), Erin Hurst (Aaron), Kim Selph (Brent) and Bayley...

W. Jennings Murphy

W. Jennings Murphy

Jun 19, 2012

W. Jennings Murphy Augusta, GA – Mr. Jennings Murphy, 91, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on June 19, 2012. Mr. Murphy, a native of Augusta, is predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Sarah Steadman Murphy; and his son Dr. Michael Jennings Murphy. He is survived by his daughter Mary Murphy Tabb (Ogden, Sr.) of Marietta,...

Edna Joyce Niles

Edna Joyce Niles

Jun 16, 2012

Mrs. Edna J. Niles Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 16, 2012, Mrs. Edna Joyce Niles, 70, wife of Andrew W. Niles, Sr. Joyce was a native of Tampa, FL but resided in Augusta, GA for the past 22 years. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a member of Pine View Baptist Church; she...

Catherine Richards Collins

Catherine Richards Collins

Jun 15, 2012

Mrs. Catherine R. Collins Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, June 15, 2012 in Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Catherine Richards Collins, 90, of Augusta. Mrs. Collins was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired after 25 years of service with Gracewood State School and Hospital. She was a longtime member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. Mrs. Collins...

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