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Angela Sparks Old

Angela Sparks Old

Sep 14, 2011

Angela Sparks Old Retired Benefits Counselor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Mrs. Angela Sparks Old, 52, wife and best friend of husband Don Old. Mrs. Old was a life long resident of Augusta, GA. She was a 1977 graduate of Butler High School. Mrs. Old retired from Georgia Department of Veterans Service with 27 ½...

Robert Deshler

Robert Deshler

Sep 13, 2011

Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on September 13, 2011 at his residence, Col. (Ret.) Robert C. Deshler, husband of 45 years to Norma Gail Siler Deshler of Martinez. Other family member include their daughters: Judith A. Deshler Shaw, Mary A. Deshler Daniels and her husband John Lyle Daniels; grandchildren: Ashley Lauren Shaw, Taylor Nicole Shaw, Brandon Charles Shaw, John...

Linda W. Beazley

Linda W. Beazley

Sep 12, 2011

Mrs. Linda W. Beazley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, September 12, 2011, Mrs. Linda W. Beazley, 71, wife of the late Laird O’Neal “Hunter” Beazley. Mrs. Beazley was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1957. She loved athletics and playing basketball. In 1957 she received Most Outstanding player...

Christian E. Adolf

Christian E. Adolf

Sep 11, 2011

Mr. Christian E. Adolf Martinez, GA – Chris Adolf, beloved husband of Brigitte Adolf, entered into rest on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at University Hospital. Mr. Adolf was born in Philadelphia to the late Earl C. and Regina McGlone Adolf. Family members in addition to his wife of 46 years, Brigitte, survivors include his brother: Lawrence (Veronica) Adolf, and his...

Lois S. Plunkett

Lois S. Plunkett

Sep 10, 2011

Mrs. Lois S. Plunkett Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 10, 2011, Mrs. Lois S. Plunkett, 88, wife of the late James T. Plunkett, Jr. Family members include daughters: Rebecca Mundy (Robert), Linda Thomas (Gordon), 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 sisters: Jacqueline Wilkinson, Mildred Quarles, and Nancy Cates. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Rev. Deacon Robert. E. Pride

Rev. Deacon Robert. E. Pride

Sep 10, 2011

Reverend Deacon Robert Earl Pride Augusta, GA- Robert Earl Pride, beloved husband of Carol Pride, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 10, 2011. His wife and their six children were the joy of his heart. He is survived by daughter Lara Pride Gordon and sons Joseph, Joshua, James, John and Jacob Pride. He was the oldest son of...

Ronald C. Walker, Jr.

Ronald C. Walker, Jr.

Sep 9, 2011

Mr. Ronald C. Walker, Jr. Augusta, GA – Mr. Ronald C. Walker, Jr., 74, entered into rest Friday, September 9, 2011. Mr. Walker served in Vietnam and retired from the Army (Signal Corp) in 1976. He then became co-owner of Walker Clock Co. from 1976 to 2005. Mr. Walker designed and donated two of the Georgian clocks for Georgia’s 250th...

Jimmie Don Siple

Jimmie Don Siple

Sep 8, 2011

Mr. Jimmie Don Siple Martinez, Ga – Entered into rest on September 8, 2011 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Jimmie Don Siple, husband of Nancy M. Siple of Martinez. Other family members include his son: Matthew P. Siple and wife Nan; parents: Jimmie and Katherine Siple; sister: Hebe Siple Wren; brothers: Frank Thames Siple, Charles Benjamin Siple; three grandchildren: Lelia, Matthew...

Jeanie Scott

Jeanie Scott

Sep 7, 2011

Miss Jeanie Elizabeth Scott Metter, GA – Miss Jeanie Elizabeth Scott, 57, entered into rest Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Metter, Ga. Miss Scott was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a member of the Jesus’ Special Followers Sunday School Class at First Baptist of Augusta. Family members include her sister: Diane Lanier; nephew: Frank Lanier, Jr....

Joseph "Joe" R. Ricketson

Joseph "Joe" R. Ricketson

Sep 6, 2011

Joseph “Joe” R. Ricketson Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 6, 2011, Mr. Joseph “Joe” Ricketson, 63, husband of 38 years to Mrs. Brenda Justus Ricketson. Mr. Ricketson was a district manager for Tinder Box Tobacco for 13 years. He was currently enrolled at Augusta State University for his Masters Degree in Counseling. Mr. Ricketson owned and operated...

Earnest Wilson

Earnest Wilson

Sep 6, 2011

Mr. Earnest Lee Wilson Greensboro, GA – Mr. Earnest Lee Wilson, 80, entered into rest Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Mr. Wilson was born in Oglethorpe Co, raised in Greene Co., and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He moved to Augusta in 1955 where he worked for DuPont until his employment with Sears Automotive retiring after 34 years of service. He...

Robert Edison Schmitter

Robert Edison Schmitter

Sep 6, 2011

Robert Edison Schmitter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, September 06, 2011, Mr. Robert Edison Schmitter, 91, husband of the late Martha Ann Schmitter. Mr. Schmitter was a native of Trenton, NJ and resided in Augusta. He served and retired from the U.S. Air Force and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Schmitter is survived by a number...

Robert Earl Cox

Robert Earl Cox

Sep 4, 2011

Mr. Robert E. Cox “Mr. Bob” Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, September 4, 2011, Mr. Robert Earl Cox, 77, husband of Ellen Lindsay Cox. Mr. Cox was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church. He was an industrial electrician and a member of the Local 349 in Miami, FL for 55 years. Mr. Cox was an avid...

Bernice K. Armstrong

Bernice K. Armstrong

Sep 1, 2011

Mrs. Bernice K. Armstrong Augusta, GA – Mrs. Bernice Kirsch Armstrong (Bern) passed away on September 1, 2011, at Trinity Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Armstrong; her parents, Augustus V. and Nelle Kirsch; and a brother, Augustus V. Kirsch, Jr. Mrs. Armstrong was a native Augustan. She graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy and...

Wade Hunter Dabney

Wade Hunter Dabney

Sep 1, 2011

Mr. Wade Hunter Dabney Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 1, 2011, Mr. Wade Dabney, 64, loving husband of Louise M. Swan. Mr. Dabney graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, Magna Cum Laude and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. His career included serving as music minister and church...

John E. Chumley

John E. Chumley

Aug 31, 2011

Mr. John E. Chumley Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, August 31, 2011, Mr. John Chumley, 86, husband of Mrs. Judy Benfield Chumley. Mr. Chumley was a native of Little Rock, AR and resided in Augusta. He served in the Navy on the USS Guam as a radio man during WWII. Mr. Chumley retired from Colonial Baking Company as...

Henry S. Black II

Henry S. Black II

Aug 30, 2011

Mr. Henry S. Black II US Post Office-Augusta Retired Letter Carrier Martinez, GA –Mr. Henry S. Black II, 88, known by family as H.S., entered into rest Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Juanita H. Black of 58 years, whom he loved and missed dearly. Mr. Black is the son of the late...

Jeannette Sharp Nix

Jeannette Sharp Nix

Aug 29, 2011

Jeanette Sharp Nix Augusta, GA-Jeannette Sharp Nix of Athens, Georgia went to be with The Lord on Monday, August 29, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia, weeks before her 90th birthday. She was widow of Dr. Dillard Nix. Born in Commerce, Georgia, she studied at the University of Georgia and Mercer University. In Athens, she was on the board of directors for...

Joseph Bryon Croft

Joseph Bryon Croft

Aug 28, 2011

Joseph Bryon Croft Retired Real Estate Broker Augusta, GA- Joseph “Joe” Bryon Croft, age 74, of Augusta, GA went to be with our Lord on August 28, 2011. He was at home after a well fought battle with Leukemia. He was a family man and was loved very much by his family and friends. Joe was born on December 24,...

Marguerite Stickney

Marguerite Stickney

Aug 28, 2011

Mrs. Marguerite Stickney Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, August 28, 2011, Mrs. Marguerite Stickney, 87, wife of the late Mr. Edward Lionel Stickney. Mrs. Stickney was born in Key West, Florida and resided in Martinez. She was the Clerk of the Court for Monroe County. Mrs. Stickney was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Key West....