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Penelope Nichols

Penelope Nichols

Jan 26, 2011

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at her residence, Mrs. Penelope Ann Nichols of Martinez, Ga. Mrs. Nichols was a native of Kansas City, Mo. but lived in many places being the daughter of a US Marine. She spent the majority of her adult life in Georgia. She was a member of the Body of Christ...

J. David McMichael

J. David McMichael

Jan 26, 2011

J. David McMichael, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, January 26, 2011, J. David McMichael, Sr., husband of 61 years to Betty Sue McMichael. Mr. McMichael was in the Local Union 150 as a pipefitter. He served with the Navy in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Family members in addition to his wife include daughter: Elaine...

Sarah LeDoux

Sarah LeDoux

Jan 25, 2011

Mrs. Sarah LeDoux Grovetown Drive-In Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at University Hospital, Mrs. Sarah Goff Robinson LeDoux, 83, wife of the late Gerald William LeDoux. Mrs. LeDoux was a native of McCormick, SC, but spent most of her life in Columbia County. She was a graduate of Evans High School. Mrs. LeDoux owned and...

Alexander Wicklum

Alexander Wicklum

Jan 23, 2011

Alexander Edmunds Wicklum Evans, GA- On Sunday January 23, another angel with wings peacefully entered into the loving arms of Jesus, Alexander Edmunds Wicklum. Even though his time on this Earth was brief, he touched the lives of many. His memory will live forever in our hearts. He is loved and survived by his parents, Terry and Amanda; his big...

Florence Chalker

Florence Chalker

Jan 22, 2011

Florence Teuton Chalker “Flo” Evans, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 22, 2011, Florence Teuton Chalker, 79, wife of the late Lindy M. Chalker, Sr. Mrs. Chalker attended Lewis Memorial and Parkway Baptist Church. She was an optician for Murphy and Robinson for 25 years. She owned and operated Flo’s Country Kitchen for 15 years. Mrs. Chalker was a...

Joseph P. "Joe" Williamson

Joseph P. "Joe" Williamson

Jan 22, 2011

Mr. Joseph P. “Joe” Williamson Martinez, Ga. – Mr. Joseph P. “Joe” Williamson, 85, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011, husband of Mrs. Virginia Taylor Williamson. Mr. Williamson was a native of Bryan County, GA and resided in Martinez. He was Head Master for Windsor Academy in Macon, GA. Mr. Williamson served as Assistant Superintendent in Houston County, GA and...

Nancy Coffey

Nancy Coffey

Jan 22, 2011

Nancy Carolyn Coffey Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 22, 2011, Nancy Carolyn Coffey, 56, wife of the late Emilio Fernandez – Travieso. Mrs. Coffey was a native of Spartanburg, SC and resided in Grovetown, GA. She was a Real Estate Agent for Keller Williams. Mrs. Coffey was a wonderful mother and everyone knew her as a kind,...

Celesta Morton

Celesta Morton

Jan 21, 2011

Celesta Morton Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 21, 2011, Mrs. Celesta Morton, 95, wife of the late Ralph Randolph Morton. Mrs. Morton was a native of Florida and resided in Grovetown since 1986. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Grovetown, GA. Family members include, daughters, Joy Fender (Russell) of Grovetown, GA, the late Melba Dismukes,...

Wallace "Mack" McLeod, Jr. MD

Wallace "Mack" McLeod, Jr. MD

Jan 20, 2011

Wallace “Mack” McLeod, Jr. MD Augusta, GA – On January 20, 2011 heaven’s choir gained a new bass when Mack McLeod died at home, surrounded by family and friends after a hard fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Deloach and Dr. Rodger Murchison...

Dr. Gilbert Klemann

Dr. Gilbert Klemann

Jan 18, 2011

Dr. Gilbert Lacy Klemann Retired Internal Medicine Augusta, GA – Entered into rest January 18, 2011, Dr. Gilbert Lacy Klemann, 98. Dr. Klemann was born in New Rochelle, NY. He graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts and Cornell Medical School in New York. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, Dr. Klemann served...

John Keith Johnson

John Keith Johnson

Jan 18, 2011

Mr. J. Keith Johnson Augusta, GA –Mr. J. Keith Johnson, 61, entered into rest on the morning of January 18th, 2011. Keith was born in Norfolk, VA on May 1, 1949. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from Old Dominion University, where he met his future wife, Martha. Keith worked in industrial sales for 20 years in the...

Ben Roberts

Ben Roberts

Jan 16, 2011

Ben Roberts Retired Corps of Engineers Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 16, 2011, Mr. Benjamin Franklin Roberts, Jr., 90, husband of Nell Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a native of Selma, AL and entered the U.S. Navy during WWII. After WWII he began a career with the railroad. He and his family moved from Spartanburg to Savannah and...

Claire Ehntholt

Claire Ehntholt

Jan 15, 2011

Claire Elene Ehntholt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 15, 2011, Mrs. Claire Elene Ehntholt, 78, wife of the late Horst Arno Ehntholt. Mrs. Ehntholt was a native of Boston but lived in Augusta for the last 15 years. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Ehntholt enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Family members include her son,...

Mary Golightly

Mary Golightly

Jan 15, 2011

Mary Ellen Golightly Church Organist Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 15, 2011, Mrs. Mary E. Golightly, 91, wife of the late Howard B. Golightly. Mrs. Golightly was a member and the church organist at Portside Church in North Charleston, SC for 50 years. Family members include her daughter Carolyn Widener and husband Robert; grandson, Troy Graham. Thomas...

Charles Steever

Charles Steever

Jan 14, 2011

Charles Steever Louisville, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 14, 2011, Mr. Charles Steever, 80, husband of Carla Steever of Evans. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at South Augusta Church of Christ. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at...

Rembert Smith

Rembert Smith

Jan 13, 2011

Rembert Smith Retired DuPont Augusta, GA –. Mr. Rembert Smith, 83, beloved husband of the late Margaret Smith, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Mr. Smith was a native of Sandersville, GA. He retired from Dupont/SRS after many years of service. Mr. Smith was a member of Fleming Christian Church. He was an avid...

Reba Delree Rogers Sims

Reba Delree Rogers Sims

Jan 10, 2011

Reba Delree Rogers Sims Medical Technologist Augusta, GA – Reba Delree Rogers Sims, age 78, passed away in Albany, GA on Monday, January 10, 2011. She lived in Augusta for many years before moving to Albany in January, 2008. She was born in Heard County in July, 1932, the daughter of George Franklin and Tessie Word Rogers. She attended West...

Richard Leroy "Rick" Bertsch, Jr.

Richard Leroy "Rick" Bertsch, Jr.

Jan 10, 2011

Richard Leroy Bertsch, Jr. “Rick” Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 10, 2011, Mr. Richard Leroy “Rick” Bertsch, Jr., 56, Husband of Mrs. Betty Jo Bertsch. Mr. Bertsch was a native of Augusta, GA. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Bertsch was an avid golfer, a beloved husband and father. Family members in addition to his wife...

Nancy Kerrigan Lortscher

Nancy Kerrigan Lortscher

Jan 9, 2011

Nancy Kerrigan Lortscher Grovetown, GA- Nancy Kerrigan Lortscher expired on Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was born in Boston, MA on 29 August, 1929, daughter of the late John F. Kerrigan and Marie MacDonnell. She was the widow of Lawrence L. Lortscher and leaves one daughter, Sister Karen Ann Lortscher, OSB, of Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Alabama. Nancy attended St....

James William Tyson, Jr.

James William Tyson, Jr.

Jan 9, 2011

James William Tyson, Jr. Augusta, GA – James William (Jimmy) Tyson, Jr., 63, was carried by angels into the arms of God and surrounded by his many loved ones on January 9, 2011, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. (Bill) Tyson and his sister, Angela Houser. He is survived by his mother,...

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