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Carl Greg Schweitzer

Carl Greg Schweitzer

Sep 6, 2010

Carl Greg Schweitzer Martinez, GA – Carl Greg Schweitzer, has gone to his final resting place, Monday, September 6, 2010. Mr. Schweitzer, son of William A. Schweitzer and Leona Gregory Schweitzer. He was a beloved son and loyal brother to Michael, Tony and Billy. Greg was a man who lived life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed...

John S. McElmurray

John S. McElmurray

Sep 4, 2010

John S. McElmurray Retired GA Dept. of Agriculture and Farmer Hephzibah, GA –Mr. John Schneider McElmurray, 89, died on Saturday evening, September 4, 2010. His death occurred peacefully at home, in the arms of Mary P. McElmurray, his loving wife of 64 years. Their mutual affection and their dedication to each other has been an inspiration to all who are...

Richard A. Smith

Richard A. Smith

Sep 3, 2010

Richard A. Smith Augusta Richmond County Firefighter Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 3, 2010, Richard A. Smith, 55, husband of Donna Smith. Mr. Smith was a resident of Richmond County, an active member of Pine View Baptist Church, and a Lieutenant with the Augusta Richmond County Fire Department. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and a...

Shelly Hopkins

Shelly Hopkins

Sep 3, 2010

Shelly Ledbetter Hopkins Appling, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 3, 2010, Mrs. Shelly Ledbetter Hopkins, 50, beloved wife of Doug Hopkins. Shelly was an Augusta native, recently living in Columbia County. She was the owner and operator of a family business, Shapers Hair & Nail Salon for 20 years. Shelly was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Willard Ray Harral

Willard Ray Harral

Sep 3, 2010

Willard Ray Harral Retired Lt. Col. U.S. Army Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 3, 2010, Mr. Willard Ray Harral, 79, husband of Brenda Harral. Mr. Harral was a native of Shamrock TX and resided in Martinez, GA. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Mr. Harral served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lt....

Myron Wayne Wilson Sr.

Myron Wayne Wilson Sr.

Aug 30, 2010

Myron Wayne Wilson, Sr. North Augusta, SC- Mr. Myron Wayne Wilson, Sr., 79, husband of Pauline Tucker Wilson entered into rest on Monday, August 30, 2010. Mr. Wilson was born in Quanah, TX on August 14, 1931. He lived in North Augusta, SC for the past three years. He spent most of his life in Irving, TX and retired as...

Janie Branch

Janie Branch

Aug 29, 2010

Janie Outlaw Branch Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Kentwood Nursing Facility, Mrs. Janie Outlaw Branch, widow of the late Elias W. Branch of Augusta. Mrs. Branch is predeceased by her daughters Norma Revelle Branch (infant) and Ruby Branch Kassner. She is survived by her grandchildren: Karen Stambaugh of Ridgeland, MS, Christopher Kassner of...

Charlie "Cal" Lovett

Charlie "Cal" Lovett

Aug 27, 2010

CAL LOVETT Augusta, GA – Charlie Augustus Lovett III “Cal”, 23, entered into rest, Friday, August 27, 2010. Cal was a 2005 graduate of Westside High School. He enjoyed weight lifting, dirt bikes, and anything outdoors. He was fun loving, compassionate and appreciative to everyone he met. He attended First Baptist Church of Augusta. Family members include, parents: Charlie (Chip)...

Cynthia Elaine Wilson

Cynthia Elaine Wilson

Aug 26, 2010

Cynthia Elaine Wilson Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 26, 2010, Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Wilson, 49, of Grovetown, GA. Ms. Wilson was born in Munich, Germany but spent most of her life in Augusta. She was a 1979 graduate of Butler High School and attended Augusta Technical College. Ms. Wilson was employed in technical support at Automatic Data...

Richard E. "Dick" Miller

Richard E. "Dick" Miller

Aug 25, 2010

Richard E. “Dick” Miller Master Pontiac Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Mr. Richard E. “Dick” Miller, 78, husband of Marie H. Miller. Mr. Miller was an automotive mechanic at Harison-Gulley Chevrolet for 22 years and at Master Pontiac for over 20 years before retiring in 1996. He was a faithful Hwy 56 Huddle House patron...

Janice Kirschner

Janice Kirschner

Aug 25, 2010

Janice R. Kirschner Select Specialty Hospital Receptionist Augusta, GA – Janice Ruth Kirschner, 69, of Augusta, Georgia entered into rest Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Wife of 51 years to Mr. Robert Kirschner, Mrs. Kirschner was an avid dog lover and enjoyed her work and spending time with friends and family. Graveside services will be held at Bellevue Memorial Gardens on...

Diane C. White

Diane C. White

Aug 23, 2010

Diane C. White Finance Manager Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 23, 2010, Diane C. White, wife of Mr. Jimmy M. White. Mrs. White was a native of Monoroe, NC, she lived in Darlington, SC until 1983, when she then moved and lived in Chareston, SC from 1983 until she moved to Augusta in 1994. She was a...

Jean Lee

Jean Lee

Aug 23, 2010

Jean Gosnell Lee Retired X-Ray Technician Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Monday, August 23, 2010, Jean Lee, wife of the late Eugene F. Lee. Mrs. Lee was born in Greenville SC and lived in the Augusta area for the past 60 years. She retired from St. Joseph Hospital as an X-Ray Technician. Mrs. Lee was a member of Warren...

Martha Broxton

Martha Broxton

Aug 22, 2010

Mrs. Martha Broxton Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 22, 2010, Mrs. Martha Newman Broxton, 69, wife of Paul Broxton of Martinez. Mrs. Broxton was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Evans. She retired from Blimpie Subs as manager for eleven years. Her love was her family, friends and pet Precious. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Joan Dodd

Joan Dodd

Aug 20, 2010

Mrs. Joan Dodd Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 20, 2010, Mrs. Joan Dodd, 82, wife of Robert W. Dodd. Mrs. Dodd was a native of Beach Haven, NJ and was a homemaker. Family members in addition to her husband include daughters Donna Marella (John), Grovetown; Sandra Harding (Ed), Runnemede, NJ; Barbara Hendricks, Runnemede, NJ; son David R....

Katherine "Katie" Burch Riner

Katherine "Katie" Burch Riner

Aug 20, 2010

Mrs. Katherine “Katie” Burch Riner Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 20, 2010, Mrs. Katherine “Katie” Burch Riner, 87, wife of the late Preston Almarine Riner. Mrs. Riner was born in Thomson, GA and was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of First Augusta Primitive Baptist Church. She retired after 40 years as founder and...

Sophia Johnson

Sophia Johnson

Aug 19, 2010

Mrs. Sophia Wells Johnson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 19, 2010, Mrs. Sophia Wells Johnson, 90, wife of the late Alfred L. “Bud” Johnson, Jr., US Army Ret. Mrs. Johnson grew up in Biloxi, MS. She worked in retail sales for years as a make-up consultant and wedding consultant. Mrs. Johnson was a member of First Assembly...

James Charles "Jim" Nixon

James Charles "Jim" Nixon

Aug 19, 2010

James Charles “Jim” Nixon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, August 19, 2010, James Charles “Jim” Nixon, 19, son of Jimmy and Barbara Nixon. James was born and raised in Augusta. He was a 2009 graduate of Lakeside High School. James was a Self-Proclaimed Professional JUMBLER and lived life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends and...

Sheila Ann Clay

Sheila Ann Clay

Aug 19, 2010

Sheila Ann Clay Retired Georgia Regional Hospital Martinez, GA – Mrs. Sheila Ann Clay beloved mother, granny and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Mrs. Clay retired from Georgia Regional Hospital after 23 years. She was a faithful member of Columbia County Christian Church where she was the head of a...

Evelyn Freville

Evelyn Freville

Aug 18, 2010

Evelyn Freville Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 18, 2010, Mrs. Evelyn Freville, 66, wife of 47 years to Robert George Freville. Mrs. Freville was a native of Rochester, NY and lived in the Grovetown area for the last 33 years. She was the Director of Day Care for Brunswick Bowling Lanes. Mrs. Freville was a wonderful grandmother,...

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