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Thomas Wesley “Wes” Bailey

Thomas Wesley “Wes” Bailey

Aug 1, 2011

Thomas Wesley Bailey “Wes” Rocky Mount, NC - Thomas Wesley “Wes” Bailey, age 79, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011. Born September 10, 1931 in Augusta GA, he was the son of the late John Samuel Bailey, Jr. and Myrtle Crawford Bailey. After graduating from Richmond County Schools in Augusta, he served 4 years in the United States Air Force...

Michael Peterson

Michael Peterson

Jul 27, 2011

Michael Garth Peterson Retired U.S. Army Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday July 27, 2011 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Mr. Michael Garth Peterson, 63, husband of Mrs. Patrice Sogge Peterson of Martinez, Ga. Mr. Peterson was a native of Fargo, ND. He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 19. He served in Vietnam as a...

Nona Rhodes

Nona Rhodes

Jul 27, 2011

Mrs. Nona Rhodes Augusta, GA -Mary Winona Parker Rhodes, beloved wife of Melton E. Rhodes, Jr. died at home on Wednesday, July 27. She was 70 years old. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA with the Reverend Paul Sherwood officiating. The family will receive friends in...

Dwayne R. Clemons, Jr.

Dwayne R. Clemons, Jr.

Jul 25, 2011

Dwayne Roderick Clemons, Jr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 25, 2011, Mr. Dwayne Roderick “Puni” Clemons, Jr., 21, son of Dwayne and Cynthia Clemons. Mr. Clemons was born in Ft. Hood, TX, and lived in Evans. He was a high school graduate. He enjoyed playing basketball. Family members in addition to his parents include his sister, Dynisha...

Tommie Green

Tommie Green

Jul 24, 2011

Mrs. Tommie B. Green Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 24, 2011, Mrs. Tommie Green, 92, wife of the late Albert Green. Mrs. Green was a native of Edgefield, SC. She worked as a launderer for over 30 years in New York. She was loved and cherished and will be missed by all of her family. Family members...

Shannon Fagan Burke Agee

Shannon Fagan Burke Agee

Jul 23, 2011

Shannon Fagan Burke Agee Augusta, GA – Shannon Fagan Burke Agee, 43, entered into rest Saturday, July 23, 2011. Shannon was born in Charleston, SC and resided in Augusta all of her life. She was a 1985 graduate of Aquinas High School and licensed cosmetologist. Shannon was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Family members include...

Dr. Carlton R. Sollie, Sr.

Dr. Carlton R. Sollie, Sr.

Jul 22, 2011

Dr. Carlton R. Sollie, Sr. Mississippi State University Professor Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 22, 2011, Dr. Carlton R. Sollie, Sr., 86, husband of Sally Kate Sollie. Family members in addition to his wife include sons: Ray Sollie (Laura) of Evans, GA, Mark Sollie (Kay) of Martinez, GA; daughter, Donna Sollie (Chuck) of Auburn, AL; 8 grandchildren...

Charles W. Clark

Charles W. Clark

Jul 21, 2011

Charles W. Clark Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 21, 2011, Mr. Charles W. Clark, 77, husband of Carol Sizemore Clark. Mr. Clark was a native of Mobile, AL and had resided in the Augusta area for the last 33 years. He served in the US Army and Reserves. Mr. Clark retired as comptroller from Bobby Jones Ford....

Traci D. Dudley

Traci D. Dudley

Jul 20, 2011

Traci Dudley Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 20, 2011, mother of Jordan Dudley and daughter of Don and Therisa Dudley. Traci was a native of Anniston, AL but moved with her family to TN, LA, & FL before choosing her residence in Grovetown. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida on a softball...

Luitgard "Lucy" Kumiski

Luitgard "Lucy" Kumiski

Jul 19, 2011

Mrs. Luitgard “Lucy” Kumiski Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Mrs. Luitgard “Lucy” Kumiski, 83, wife of the late Donald G. Kumiski, Sr. Mrs. Kumiski was born in Heidelberg, Germany and resided in Augusta. She was a homemaker and member of the German American Club. Mrs. Kumiski was a member of...

Carolyn B. Lee

Carolyn B. Lee

Jul 16, 2011

Mrs. Carolyn B. Lee Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Trinity Hospital, Mrs. Carolyn B. Lee, 82, wife of the late George Robert Lee. Mrs. Lee was a native of Montgomery, AL but lived in Waynesboro, GA. She was a graduate of Lanier High School of Montgomery, AL. She then received a Bachelor’s Degree for...

Henry John "Hank" Erb

Henry John "Hank" Erb

Jul 14, 2011

Henry John “Hank” Erb Appling, GA – Henry John “Hank” Erb of Grovetown, Georgia, went home to the Master on July 14, 2011. Born November 12, 1928 in New Kensington, PA to James S. Erb and Junetta Cyphert Erb. He was preceded in death by brothers, James “Sonny” Erb and Irwin Eugene Erb, and sisters Leona Erb Blose and Irene...

Opal Chalker Hammett

Opal Chalker Hammett

Jul 12, 2011

Opal Chalker Hammett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 12, 2011, Mrs. Opal Chalker Hammett, 85, wife of the late Ralph Hammett. Mrs. Hammett was a native of Gibson, GA. She graduated from Glascock County High School. She was a teller at the Bank of Gibson. In 1950 she married Ralph Hammett and in 1961 they moved to...

James "Jim" Brouillard

James "Jim" Brouillard

Jul 7, 2011

Mr. James A. “Jim” Brouillard Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 7, 2011, Mr. James A. “Jim” Brouillard, 79, husband of Mrs. Terri Brouillard. Mr. Brouillard was raised in Manchester NH and lived in Augusta since 1978. Mr. Brouillard was a member of St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church, American Legion Post 205, VFW Post 649, Goshen Plantation Golf...

Edward C. Luke, Sr.

Edward C. Luke, Sr.

Jul 7, 2011

Mr. Edward C. Luke, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, July 7, 2011, Mr. Edward Crawford Luke, Sr., 86, husband of Betty P. Luke. Mr. Luke, a lifelong resident of Augusta, was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. He was the first republican state representative from Richmond County. He served in Word War II...

Jane Stephens

Jane Stephens

Jul 5, 2011

Mrs. Jane G. Stephens Registered Nurse Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 5, 2011, Mrs. Jane G.Stephens, 66, wife of Mr. William P. Stephens, Jr. (Bill). Mrs. Stephens was a native of Clyde, KS. She was a member of Curtis Baptist Church. Mrs. Stephens was retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital. She loved her family and especially...

Buford H. Lindsey

Buford H. Lindsey

Jul 3, 2011

Mr. Buford H. Lindsey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 3, 2011, Mr. Buford Hollis Lindsey, 76, beloved husband of Mrs. Barbara Jean Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was born in Spruce Pine, AL, but lived the majority of his life in Southgate, MI where he provided a wonderful life for his family. He spent his last years in Augusta....

Charles T. Fordham

Charles T. Fordham

Jul 1, 2011

Mr. Charles T. Fordham Fireman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 1, 2011, Mr. Charles Thomas “Sambo” Fordham, 68, husband of Mrs. D. Marita Sheppard Fordham. Mr. Fordham was a native of Macon, GA but was raised in Sandersville. He spent most of his adult life in Augusta. Mr. Fordham was a graduate of Sandersville High School. He...

Alice G. Massey

Alice G. Massey

Jun 29, 2011

Alice G. Massey Augusta, GA – Mrs. Alice G. Massey, 89, wife of the late Vernon W. Massey, entered into rest Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Trinity Hospital. Mrs. Massey was a native of Aiken County but lived in Augusta most of her life. Mr. and Mrs. Massey were members of National Hills Baptist Church for many years. She was...

William "Bill" H. Green

William "Bill" H. Green

Jun 28, 2011

William “Bill” Henry Green Atlanta, GA – Mr. William “Bill” Henry Green, 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 following a struggle with cancer. Family and friends take comfort in knowing that the gentleman artist is now taking delight in the finest studio of all. Mr. Green was born with a strong and unique sense of humor that entertained...

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