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Local Obituaries for Augusta, GA, Richmond County & Surrounding Areas

Julian Vaughan "Sonny" Casey

Julian Vaughan "Sonny" Casey

Jan 26, 2012

J.V. “Sonny” Casey Mr. Julian Vaughan “Sonny” Casey, 76, of Augusta entered into rest on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. A Vigil service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 12 noon...

Margie Galloway

Margie Galloway

Jan 26, 2012

Mrs. Margie Galloway Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 26, 2012, Mrs. Margie F. Galloway, 87, wife of 70 years to LTC. Charles W. Galloway. Born in Joanna, SC, Mrs. Galloway graduated from Clinton High school where she met Charles. They were married on October 4, 1941. Margie lived with Chuck when he was assigned military positions in...

Blanche Claire Enderby Owens

Blanche Claire Enderby Owens

Jan 25, 2012

Mrs. Blanche Owens Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Mrs. Blanche Claire Enderby Owens, 97, wife of the late J.R. “Jay” Owens Jr. Mrs. Owens was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and was a former Sunday school teacher and homemaker. She was a loving wife and the best mother anyone could have with...

Lisa Whisnant Meitin

Lisa Whisnant Meitin

Jan 24, 2012

Mrs. Lisa Whisnant Meitin Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Mrs. Lisa Whisnant Meitin, 51, wife of Jerry Meitin. Mrs. Meitin moved to Augusta in 1984 and was a graduate of the University of Georgia in 1982. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta and was part of the Tugmon Sunday School Class....

Sonny Wooley

Sonny Wooley

Jan 24, 2012

Mr. Sonny Wooley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Mr. Sonny Wooley, 61, husband of Eva Wooley DVM. Mr. Wooley was a native of Carroll County Georgia. He was a graduate of Bowdon High School in Georgia. Mr. Wooley was in electrical construction for 20 years. He was a Mason of the F&AM Lodge #206 in...

PhuDoan Thi Van

PhuDoan Thi Van

Jan 22, 2012

Mrs. PhuDoan Thi Van Mrs. PhuDoan Thi Van, 48, of Augusta, GA, quietly passed away at her home after a long battle with illness, in the loving arms of her family on January 22, 2012; the Late Mrs. Van of Doan, loved wife of Truong Van and beloved mother of Tam, Tram, and Tho. Rest in Eternal Peace! Mrs. Van...

Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Markland

Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Markland

Jan 21, 2012

Albany, GA – Charles Lindbergh “Lindy” Markland, 83, of Albany, GA, formerly of Evans, GA, died on January 21, 2012 at Willson Hospice House, the funeral service will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 12:30 P.M. in the Chapel at Thomas Poteet & Son, with Reverend Perry Shefler officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 A.M....

Pamela V. Blackstone " Pam"

Pamela V. Blackstone " Pam"

Jan 21, 2012

Pamela V. Blackstone “Pam” Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 21, 2012, Ms. Pamela Vernette Blackstone “Pam”, 53. Ms. Blackstone was born in Augusta but lived in Grovetown. She was a Veterinary Assistant for Aidmore Animal Clinic. Ms. Blackstone was an expert pool player. She loved Dale Earnhart, Jr., unicorns and every kind of animal. Family members include...

Thomas D. "Tommy" Tucker

Thomas D. "Tommy" Tucker

Jan 19, 2012

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 19, 2012, Mr. Tommy Tucker, 63. Mr. Tucker was a native of Marion, VA but lived in the Augusta area for many years. He graduated from Butler High School in 1967; he then attended South GA College and Augusta College. Mr. Tucker worked for Streeter Printing, Georgia Rail Road Bank, SRP Federal...

Al Candler

Al Candler

Jan 18, 2012

Mr. Al Candler Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his residence, Mr. Al Candler, 86, husband of 64 years to Mrs. Margie Holloway Candler. Mr. Candler was a member at St. Mark United Methodist Church and was a former French Bible Class teacher. He was a member and officer of the Augusta China Painters. Mr....

Sherree E. Cooper

Sherree E. Cooper

Jan 18, 2012

Mrs. Sherree E. Cooper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at University Hospital, Mrs. Sherree E. Cooper, 58, wife of Chief Paul D. Cooper of the Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue. Mrs. Cooper was born in Elmendorf AFB in Alaska but lived in Augusta for the last 49 years. She was a graduate of Glenn Hills High School....

Dr. Irving I. Green

Dr. Irving I. Green

Jan 17, 2012

Dr. Irving I. Green Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 17, 2012, Dr. Irving I. Green, 90, husband of the late Edna Inez Brooks. Dr. Green graduated from NYU with a Bachelor’s of Science and a PhD in Biochemistry from Duke University. He also received his MD from the University of Michigan. Dr. Green taught basic sciences at...

Reba Turner

Reba Turner

Jan 17, 2012

Mrs. Reba L. Turner Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 17, 2012, Reba L. Turner, 90. Mrs. Turner, a native of Taylor County, GA, taught school in Butler, Georgia and later in Richmond county schools. She retired after 35 years of teaching. Mrs. Turner enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church....

Charlotte Bonnett

Charlotte Bonnett

Jan 17, 2012

Charlotte Bonnett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at MCG, Ms. Charlotte Louise Cupit Nicholson-Bonnett, 62, of Augusta. Ms. Nicholson-Bonnett was a native of Miami, Fl but was a longtime resident of Augusta. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Family members include daughters: April Michelle Nicholson Noonan and husband Timothy; Jennifer Marie Nicholson...

Karen Dean Berry Sisson

Karen Dean Berry Sisson

Jan 17, 2012

Mrs. Karen Dean Berry Sisson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 17, 2012, Mrs. Karen Dean Berry Sisson, 45, wife of Mr. Anthony Walter Sisson. Mrs. Sisson graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. She was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and was a faithful dog fan. Mrs. Sisson was a loving...

Mattie D. Athearn

Mattie D. Athearn

Jan 13, 2012

Mattie D. Athearn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 13, 2012, Mrs. Mattie Dixon Athearn, 89, wife of the late James H. Timmerman and Fred F. Athearn. Mrs. Athearn was a native of Bullock County but lived in the Augusta area since 1930. She worked as a checker at Kroger Supermarket. She loved to play the game of...

Betty M. Lynch

Betty M. Lynch

Jan 13, 2012

Mrs. Betty M. Lynch Augusta, GA – Entered into rest in her home on Friday, January 13, 2012, Mrs. Betty M. Lynch, 85, beloved wife of 67 years to Mr. Richard L. Lynch. Betty was a native of Roanoke, VA, was an Atlanta resident for 40 years and moved to Augusta in 2001. She owned On-A-Shoestring Boutique in Chamblee, GA...

Lillie Beazley O'Tyson

Lillie Beazley O'Tyson

Jan 12, 2012

Lillie Beazley O’Tyson, 82, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12 2012. Mrs. O’Tyson, a native of Augusta GA, was a member of the Trinity Bible Class at First Presbyterian Church of Augusta where she glorified God in many church activities. In 1965, Mrs. O’Tyson was chosen as Woman of the Year by the Junior...

Sonja O. Slayton

Sonja O. Slayton

Jan 12, 2012

Mrs. Sonja O. Slayton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 12, 2012, Mrs. Sonja O. Slayton, 88, wife of the late George Edwin Slayton. Mrs. Slayton, a native of Bremerhaven, Germany, was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma, “Oma”. Family members include son, Frank W. Slayton of Honolulu, HI, daughters: Monica Robertson (Charles) of...

Pauline F. Heslip

Pauline F. Heslip

Jan 11, 2012

Pauline F. Heslip School Teacher Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 11, 2012, Mrs. Pauline F. Heslip, 86, beloved wife of the late Dr. Samuel W. Heslip, former Pastor of Lakemont Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Heslip was born in Belfast, N. Ireland and lived in Augusta since 1977. She was the first kindergarten teacher at First Baptist Church of...

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