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Betty Hamilton
Jan 7, 2012
Betty Hamilton Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, January 7, 2012, Mrs. Betty Hamilton, 71, wife of 52 years to loving husband Robert Edward “Eddie” Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton is a native of Gibson, GA. She worked at Martinez Elementary School in the lunchroom for 7 years. Mrs. Hamilton loved working in her yard and gardening. She was a good...
Betty Sue H. Cayton
Jan 6, 2012
Betty Sue H. Cayton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 6, 2012, Mrs. Betty Sue H. Cayton, 71, wife of the late Vernon Basnight Cayton. Mrs. Cayton was a native of Alma, GA and had resided in Augusta for the past 50 years. She was a retired nursing assistant. Family members in addition to her late husband include...
Raimunde Benoit
Jan 6, 2012
Mrs. Raimunde K. Benoit Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 6, 2012. Mrs. Raimunde Benoit, 86, wife of the late SFC Jerome J. Benoit. Mrs. Benoit was born in Germany on June 9, 1925. Family members include son: Jerry Benoit and wife Peggy; daughter: Ruth Rayburn and husband Burt; grandchildren: Heather Shutley, Christy Headrick and husband Brandon, Erica...
Harry T. Kemp, Sr.
Jan 5, 2012
Mr. Harry Talton Kemp, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 5, 2012, Mr. Harry Talton Kemp, Sr., 88, husband of the late Mrs. Mary Alice Bailey Kemp. Born in Lawrenceville, GA on December 30, 1923 Harry was the son of Earnest and Gertrude Kemp. He grew up in Lakeland, FL where he graduated from Lakeland High school...
Mary Doris McManus
Jan 5, 2012
Mrs. Mary Doris McManus Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 05, 2012, Mrs. Mary Doris McManus, 84, wife of the late Mr. Bennie C. McManus. Mrs. McManus was born and raised in Burke County. She was long time member of Mize Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. McManus’ focus in life was her family and church. After retirement, she...
Doris Powell Newman
Jan 3, 2012
Mrs. Doris Powell Newman Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, January 3, 2012, Mrs. Doris Powell Newman, 91, wife of the late Mr. Morris J. Powell and the late Mr. Wilbur Newman. Mrs. Newman was born in Blythe, GA and lived in the Augusta area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Hillcrest Baptist...
Charles "Tommy" Webb
Jan 2, 2012
Mr. Charles “Tommy” Webb Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, January 2, 2012, Mr. Charles “Tommy” Webb, 59. Mr. Webb was a native of Louisville, KY and lived in Augusta for the past 17 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Family members include sister:Judy Kaye Downie of Martinez ; nieces: Deborah Childers Martin (Scott) of Martinez,...
Frances J. Deas
Jan 1, 2012
Mrs. Frances J. Deas North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest Sunday, January 1, 2012, Frances J. Deas, 81, wife of Harold A. Deas. Mrs. Deas was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was a native of Millen, GA but lived in Augusta for the past 50 years, and retired from Curtis Baptist School where she was...
Shirley Hearn Gardner
Jan 1, 2012
Mrs. Shirley Hearn Gardner Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, January 1, 2012, Mrs. Shirley Hearn Gardner, 83, wife of the late James S. Gardner, Jr. Mrs. Gardner was a loving mother who worked hard to see that all of her family’s needs were met. She instilled Christian values and had a great sense of humor. Mrs. Gardner worked...
Robert Edmund "Bob" Visintainer
Jan 1, 2012
Mr. Bob Visintainer Augusta, Ga. – Mr. Robert Edmund “Bob” Visintainer, 81, beloved husband of 58 years to Beatrice M. Visintainer, gone to glory on January 1, 2012 at MCG with his entire family by his side. A native of Uhrichsville, Ohio, Bob retired from the A&P Tea Co. with 32 years of service and moved to the Augusta area...
John Emmit Driscoll, Jr.
Jan 1, 2012
Mr. John Emmit Driscoll, Jr. Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, January 1, 2012, Mr. John Emmit Driscoll, Jr., 74, husband of Mrs. Marjorie G. Driscoll. Mr. Driscoll was a native of Youngstown, OH. He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18 then retired after 20 years of service. He was a Veteran of the...
James Henry Wing
Dec 31, 2011
Mr. Jim Wing Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 31, 2011 at University Hospital, Mr. James Henry Wing Jr., 63, husband of Sybil Clemens Wing. Mr. Wing was born in Waterville, Maine but moved to Augusta at a young age. He attended Southern Technical Institute for Electric Engineering. He was drafted into U.S. Army and was a veteran...
Rose McCranie Kitchen
Dec 31, 2011
Mrs. Rose McCranie Kitchen Augusta, GA – Mrs. Rose McCranie Kitchen, 88, wife of Dr. Albert B. Kitchen, Jr. PhD, entered into rest Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Golden Living Center on Anthony Rd. Born in Macon, GA, Mrs. Kitchen moved to Augusta with her 1st husband, William H. (Mac) McCranie and worked as the bookkeeper for Bentley Office Machines....
Elfriede Fulton
Dec 30, 2011
Mrs. Elfriede Fulton Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 30, 2011, Mrs. Elfriede Fulton, 85, wife of Mr. Robert B. Fulton. Mrs. Fulton was a native of Ochsenhausen, Germany where she was an avid sportsperson. She enjoyed track and field, swimming, and even enjoyed skiing to school. She became district sports director in Kreis Biberach, Germany. She...
Louis Rutledge Andrews
Dec 29, 2011
Mr. Louis Rutledge Andrews Augusta, GA- Louis Rutledge Andrews, age 69, died December 29, 2011 at his residence. He lived on John’s Island and in Charleston, SC, and attended St. John’s High School, Gaud School, graduated from Porter Military Academy and the College of Charleston, and studied European History at the University of South Carolina. In Charleston he was active...
Louis Rutledge Andrews
Dec 29, 2011
Mr. Louis Rutledge Andrews Augusta, GA- Louis Rutledge Andrews, age 69, died December 29, 2011 at his residence. He lived on John’s Island and in Charleston, SC, and attended St. John’s High School, Gaud School, graduated from Porter Military Academy and the College of Charleston, and studied European History at the University of South Carolina. In Charleston he was active...
Mary Ruth Henry
Dec 28, 2011
Ms. Mary Ruth Henry Martinez, GA – Ms. Mary Ruth Henry, 80, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Ms. Henry was a member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and was a school teacher with Kalamazoo City Schools for 30 years. Ms. Henry volunteered at...
Virginia Timmerman Lee
Dec 26, 2011
Mrs. Virginia Timmerman Lee Augusta, GA – Mrs. Virginia T. Lee, 78, beloved wife of 62 years to Jerry J. Lee, Sr. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, 2011. Mrs. Lee was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a compassionate and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Mrs....
Mike Phillips
Dec 25, 2011
Mr. Mike Phillips, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Marcus F. “Mike” Phillips, Jr, 88, beloved husband for 63 years to Johnnie G. Phillips, entered into rest, Sunday, December 25, 2011 at University Hospital. Mike was a member of Central Christian Church, a life member of BPOE ELKS, American Legion Post 63, a former member of the patch, North Augusta Country...
Carolyn Wesley Smith
Dec 24, 2011
Mrs. Carolyn Wesley Smith Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, December 24, 2011, Mrs. Carolyn Wesley Smith, 75, wife of the late Mr. Dewey Paul Smith, Sr. Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She retired as a clerk from CVS Pharmacy. Family members include: daughter, Sherlyn Brown (James) of Greenville, SC; son, Dewey P. Smith,...
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