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John McElmurray, Jr
Sep 14, 2010
John McElmurray Jr. Augusta, GA - Mr. John S. McElmurray Jr., son of Mary Phillips McElmurray and the late John Schneider McElmurray Sr. of Hephzibah, GA. died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at University Hospital. Other family members include his daughter, Sarah McElmurray of Atlanta; son, Henry McElmurray of Augusta; and sister, Mary Margaret (Don) Bagwell of Cornelia, GA. John was...
Susan Elizabeth Coats
Sep 12, 2010
Susan Elizabeth Coats Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, September 12, 2010, Mrs. Susan Elizabeth McCoy Coats, 56, beloved wife of Ernest D. Coats, Jr. Mrs. Coats was a native of Washington, D.C. but grew up in Silver Springs, Maryland. She moved to Augusta in 1997 where she was employed by SouthTrust and Wachovia Banks as a bank teller....
Mary Bragg-Williamson
Sep 12, 2010
Mrs. Mary Bragg Williamson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, September 12, 2010, at University Hospital, Mrs. Mary Bragg Williamson, born Mary Hinda Butt, 74, wife of the late J. North Williamson. Mrs. Williamson was born in Sumter, South Carolina, but resided in Augusta most of her life. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church...
Murriell Kalb Pursley
Sep 10, 2010
Mrs. Murriell Pursley Homemaker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 10, 2010, at MCG, Mrs. Murriell Kalb Pursley, 80, beloved wife of 61 years of Samuel C. Pursley, Sr. Mrs. Pursley was a native of Baltimore, MD but moved to Augusta in 1950 with her husband. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Mrs. Pursley loved...
Dorothy Ruth Coghlan
Sep 10, 2010
Dorothy Ruth Coghlan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, September 10, 2010 at University Hospital, Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Coghlan, age 55, of Evans, GA. Mrs. Coghlan was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a graduate of Butler High School. She retired with over 20 years of service from the Social Security Administration in...
Ethel Sheppard Giles
Sep 9, 2010
Ethel Sheppard Giles Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 9, 2010, Ethel Sheppard Giles, wife of the late Robert F. Giles. Ethel Giles was an active member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. She belonged to two different bridge groups, and bridge was considered her hobby. She loved her family and friends. Family members include daughter: Donna Jane...
Christopher A. Pardue
Sep 9, 2010
Christopher A. Pardue Augusta, GA – Entered into on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at MCG, Mr. Christopher A. Pardue, son of Charles Hobert and Wanda Smith Pardue of Augusta and brother of the late Charles A. Pardue. Mr. Pardue was born in Heidelberg, Germany but spent most of his life in the Augusta area. Funeral services will be held at...
Jewell Childress
Sep 8, 2010
Mrs. Jewell Bentley Childress Civic Leader Jewell Bentley Childress, 77, entered peacefully into eternity on September 8, 2010, at National Health Care Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Freddie J. Childress, and by her daughter, Christi Bea Childress Coleman. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at First...
Donald Gordon Kumiski, Sr.
Sep 6, 2010
Mr. Donald Kumiski, Sr. Retired U.S. Army Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, September 6, 2010 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Mr. Donald Gordon Kumiski, Sr., 73, husband of 56 years to Mrs. Lucy Kumiski. Mr. Kumiski was a native of Bridgeton, New Jersey and enlisted in the U.S. Army at 18 years old. He served for 27 years...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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