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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gail Duffie Stebbins
Jun 14, 2012
Gail Duffie Stebbins Augusta, GA – Gail Duffie Stebbins entered into rest Thursday, June 14, 2012, Mrs. Gail Duffie Stebbins was the wife of Mr. Charles Clayton Stebbins, III. She was 57. She is survived by her husband, her two daughters Mary Eleanor Stebbins and Catherine Ware Stebbins, her sister Suzanne Duffie Painter, and her niece Emily Suzanne Painter. She...
Alexander William Nickelson
Jun 13, 2012
Alex Nickelson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest with the Lord, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, Mr. William Alexander Nickelson, 56, beloved husband of Mrs. Sherry Nickelson. Mr. Nickelson was born in Milledgeville, GA and resided in Augusta. He was a painter for E-Z-Go Textron Company for over 30 years. Mr. Nickelson was a beloved husband and father. Family members in...
Elaine Draper Pettit
Jun 12, 2012
Elaine Draper Pettit Augusta, GA – Elaine Draper Pettit passed away on June 12, 2012 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a doting grandmother, and she will also be missed by her numerous friends for her sense of humor and her interest in them and their lives. She loved to...
April Elaine Starks
Jun 11, 2012
April Elaine Starks GROVETOWN, GA - Peace came to April Elaine Starks (SFC, Ret.), age 66, on June 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Formerly of Norfolk, VA, April joined the military in 1967 and served proudly for 20 years. Retiring from Ft. Gordon, GA, in 1987, she made Grovetown her home, not hesitating to get involved with...
Mary Jane Davis Johnson
Jun 11, 2012
Mary Jane Davis Johnson Augusta, Ga. – Mary Jane Davis Johnson, 89, entered into rest June 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Riley B. Davis and their son Donald B. Davis, and her second husband Earl Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was born in Barnwell, S.C. and resided in Augusta. She sold Avon cosmetics for over 30...
Eugene "Gene" Richard Kowalczyk
Jun 10, 2012
Eugene “Gene” Richard Kowalczyk USAF Chief Master Sgt. (ret) Martinez, GA –Surrounded by his family, Mr. Eugene “Gene” Richard Kowalczyk, 77, entered into rest at his residence on Sunday, June 10, 2012 after a nine month battle with cancer. He was a loving husband of 54 years to Fern Weaver Kowalczyk. Gene is a native of Oconto, WI and, despite...
Naomi Morris Erb
Jun 9, 2012
Naomi Morris Erb Appling, GA – Naomi Lillian Morris Erb left her earthly home on June 9, 2012. Born in Augusta, Georgia on November 11, 1935, she was preceded in death by her parents, Louie Morris, Sr., and Robbie Walton Morris, and by her husband of 56 years, Henry John Erb. “Grandma” is survived by her children, Michael J. Erb...
Anita Ritchey
Jun 9, 2012
Anita Ritchey Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 9, 2012, Mrs. Anita Ritchey, 82, wife of Rev. James Harold Ritchey. Mrs. Ritchey was a native of Prichard, AL. She graduated from Baptist Hospital Nursing School in New Orleans, LA. Mrs. Ritchey was a member of Bible Cathedral Church in Evans. She worked as a Nurse Team Leader for...
Patrick McKeown
Jun 8, 2012
Patrick A. McKeown Augusta, GA – Mr. Patrick Arthur McKeown, Jr., 76, devoted husband of 50 years to Kathleen McKeown, finished his race and went to glory on Friday, June 8, 2012. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him for his booming laugh, Marian devotion and ready heart to serve anyone in need. He did not aspire...
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