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Walter Harvard Boone

Walter Harvard Boone

Jul 14, 2012

Augusta, Ga – Entered into rest on July 14, 2012, Mr. Walter Harvard “Harvey” Boone with his loving family at his bedside. Family members include his daughters: Diane Brown, Denise Miskelly, Donna Kennedy; sons: the late Ronnie D Boone, Harvey E Boone, Leonard J Boone; a special daughter-in-law: Lillian Boone; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held...

Elma Mitchell Pratt

Elma Mitchell Pratt

Jul 14, 2012

Elma M. Pratt Augusta, GA – Mrs. Elma Mitchell Pratt, 102, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012 Mrs. Pratt was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and was the oldest living member, she was also a member of the United Methodist Woman and Emma Lester Sunday School Class. She was an avid bridge player, a charter member...

Francis A. Alphonso

Francis A. Alphonso

Jul 14, 2012

Francis A. Alphonso Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 14, 2012, Mr. Francis A. Alphonso, 86, husband of Antoinette R. Alphonso. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 12:15 P.M. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Jacek Schuster officiating. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from...

Tommy Rhoden

Tommy Rhoden

Jul 12, 2012

Tommy Rhoden Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 12, 2012, Mr. Thomas Edward Rhoden, 75, husband of Mrs. Mary D. Rhoden. Mr. Rhoden was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He served in the National Guard for a decade. He retired from Bellsouth after 38 years of service. He served as Deacon at Warren and Modoc Baptist...

Roger Wade Messex

Roger Wade Messex

Jul 11, 2012

Roger Messex Augusta, GA – Mr. Roger Wade Messex entered into rest on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Mr. Messex was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Family members include daughters: Terriann Benzel (Carrie) of Augusta, GA, Mercedes Messex of Klamath, OR, Augustine Messex of Klamath, OR; son: Wade Messex (Jessica) of Savannah, GA; 2 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; brothers: Jimmy...

Bessie Malone

Bessie Malone

Jul 9, 2012

Bessie Malone Augusta, GA- Claudia Bessie Merriwether Malone died on Monday, July 9, 2012, at Kentwood Nursing Facility surrounded by her family. She was born on February 15, 1920, in Robinsonville, Alabama, and was the tenth of eleven children born to Jacob and Claudia Robinson Merriwether. She grew up in Atmore, AL. She was a graduate of the University of...

Florence J. "Skeet or "Mac" McClain

Florence J. "Skeet or "Mac" McClain

Jul 8, 2012

Florence J. McClain Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 8, 2012, Mr. Florence J. “Skeet” or “Mac” McClain, 76, loving husband of Annette L. McClain. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Mike McClain (Andrea) of Augusta and Tommy McClain of Athens; step-son: Larry Doyle of North Carolina; daughters: Joyce Hensley (Russell) of North Augusta, Beth...

Joe A. Salaz

Joe A. Salaz

Jul 4, 2012

Joe A. Salaz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 4, 2012, Mr. Joe A. Salaz, 84, husband of Mrs. Sandy Salaz. Mr. Salaz was a member at Fleming Christian Church. He served in WWII, the Korean War, and two tours in Vietnam where he received the bronze star. He was proud to be an American. His brother and...

Norman C. Farrar

Norman C. Farrar

Jul 4, 2012

Norman C. Farrar US Army Lt. Col (RET.) Augusta, GA – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Norman C. Farrar, beloved husband of 43 years of the late Elisabeth Farrar, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Kentwood Nursing Facility at the age of 84. He is survived by one daughter, Karen Farrar of Martinez, and four sons, Norman Farrar and...

Betty E. Tudor

Betty E. Tudor

Jul 3, 2012

Betty E. Tudor Augusta, GA. - Entered into rest on July 3, 2012 at Lake Crossing Nursing Home, Mrs. Betty E. Tudor, age 85, wife of the late James M Tudor. Other family members include her daughter: Sheryl Bergum and husband Dave; grandson: James Bergum and wife Traci; great-grandsons: Bradley and Ryan; sister: Eunice Andersen and husband Steve; brother: Robert...

William A. Stiger

William A. Stiger

Jul 3, 2012

William A. Stiger Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at his residence, William A. Stiger, 69, husband of Madeline C. Stiger. Mr. Stiger has resided in Evans since 1986 and retired from the Savannah River Plant. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Twin City Bass Masters Club and was an US Army...

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...

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