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Irene Elizabeth Olson

Irene Elizabeth Olson

May 7, 2010

Irene E. Olson Wife and Mother Lincolnton, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 7, 2010 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Mrs. Irene E. Olson, 67, wife of 48 years to John A. Olson. Mrs. Olson was a native of Keysville, GA, and spent most of her life in the Augusta and Lincolnton areas. She was a military wife and...

Genenia Butler

Genenia Butler

May 7, 2010

Genenia Marian Crosby Butler Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, May 7, 2010 at Westwood Nursing Home in Evans, Georgia, Genenia Marian Butler, 88, Wife of the late Lorin B. Butler. Genenia “Mima” was born July 30, 1921 on Box Plantation in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina to her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth Crosby. She was the youngest of nine...

Louise Green Buck

Louise Green Buck

May 5, 2010

Mrs. Louise G. Buck Louise G. Buck of Augusta, GA passed away at Trinity Hospital on Wednesday, May 05, 2010, she was 95 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Buck, Sr. and her sons R.W. “Jimmy” Buck and James M. Buck, Jr. She leaves behind a daughter, Janie Buck (Paul) Walton, a special niece,...

Ms. Carol Elliott Grant

Ms. Carol Elliott Grant

May 5, 2010

Ms. Carol Elliott Grant Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Trinity Hospital, Ms. Carol Elliott Grant, 69, of Augusta. Ms. Grant was a native of Utica, NY and spent her childhood in Richfield Springs, NY. She attended Syracuse University before moving to Augusta where she spent the remainder of her life. She was employed by...

Edward Wylds

Edward Wylds

May 3, 2010

Edward Reynolds Wylds Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, May 03, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness, Edward R. Wylds, 73. Mr. Wylds was retired as owner of Wylds Independent Service Station and Wylds Rentals. He was a livelong resident of Richmond County. He attended the Academy of Richmond County where he graduated with honors in military...

Wm. Sanford Dickson

Wm. Sanford Dickson

Apr 28, 2010

Wm. Sanford Dickson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Brandon Wilde, Mr. Wm. Sanford Dickson, 101, Husband of the late Elizabeth F. Dickson. Sanford Dickson was a native of Rabun County, GA. He played semi- professional baseball in GA and SC. He served in the Navy in WW II and came to Camp Gordon in...

Doris Story Taylor

Doris Story Taylor

Apr 26, 2010

Doris Story Taylor Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 26, 2010 at Westwood, Mrs. Doris Story Taylor, 85, wife of the late Hildred D. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was born in Leah, GA and resided in the Augusta area most of her life. She was a homemaker, member of Pierce Memorial United Methodist Church and attended Dunn’s Chapel United...

Guy Talmage Dobbs, Jr.

Guy Talmage Dobbs, Jr.

Apr 25, 2010

Mr. Guy Talmage Dobbs, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Guy Talmage Dobbs, Jr., 89. Mr. Dobbs was a native of Athens, GA. He was the son of the late Guy Talmage Dobbs, Sr. and Macie Lou Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs was a veteran of World War II, having...

Pamela Ann Wells

Pamela Ann Wells

Apr 24, 2010

Pamela Ann Wells Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 24, 2010, Mrs. Pamela Ann Wells, 46, wife of Dorlan P. Wells. Mrs. Wells was born in Glen Burnie, Maryland but resided in Hephzibah. She worked in the medical field for many years. Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter: Kayla Marie Wells; parents: Florence Gardner...

John Wayne Howell

John Wayne Howell

Apr 23, 2010

Mr. John Wayne Howell Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 23, 2010 at University Hospital, Mr. John Wayne Howell, 72, devoted husband of Dorothy Templeton Howell for 50 years. Mr. Howell was a native of Gibson, GA and graduate of Wrens High School, but made the Augusta area his home for the past 47 years. He was a...

Lindy M. Chalker, Sr.

Lindy M. Chalker, Sr.

Apr 21, 2010

Lindy M Chalker, Sr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday April 21, 2010, at his residence, Mr. Lindy M. Chalker, Sr. husband of Florence E. Chalker. Mr. Chalker was a native of Glascock County, but had resided in Evans most of his life. He was an Electrical Superintendent for Carter Electric. Mr. Chalker was a member of Bethel United...

James P. Martin, Sr.

James P. Martin, Sr.

Apr 20, 2010

Mr. James P. Martin, Sr. Evans, GA – Mr. James P. “Jim” Martin, beloved husband of Anne N. Martin, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Doctors Hospital. Mr. Martin was born in Montgomery, AL to the proud parents of Gentry A. and Elinor R. Martin. Jim attended Bellingrath Elementary and Middle School and Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery....

James Benny Tidwell

James Benny Tidwell

Apr 19, 2010

James Benny Tidwell Augusta, GA – Mr. James Benny Tidwell, beloved husband of Susie Tidwell went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 19, 2010. Mr. Tidwell was a native of Downsville, LA, but lived most of his adult life in South Carolina. He was a member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. After graduating from...

Joseph Williams Jr.

Joseph Williams Jr.

Apr 18, 2010

Mr. Joseph W. Williams, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, April 17, 2010 at McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Mr. Williams was a former employee of Pelzer, MAU Temporary Services, a volunteer firefighter for Glascock County. He was known as “Coach Joe” for the Little League team and also co-captain for the Pine Heights Neighborhood Watch. He was a...

Ray Hamilton Newby

Ray Hamilton Newby

Apr 18, 2010

Ray Hamilton Newby Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Medical College of Georgia, Ray Newby, 44. Ray Hamilton Newby was a lifelong member of the Augusta area. He graduated from Westside High School in 1984, was a member of the First Baptist Church and worked at the Augusta Training Shop. Ray was very thoughtful...

Esther Opitz Ribock

Esther Opitz Ribock

Apr 17, 2010

Esther Opitz Ribock Williamsburg, VA - Entered into rest Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Patriots Colony Convalescent Center, Esther Opitz Ribock, 90, wife of the late Adam E. Ribock. She was born in Eden, SD to the late Albert and Anna Opitz. Esther graduated from Providence School of Nursing in Washington, DC. She travelled to many places worldwide as an...

Anne McPherson

Anne McPherson

Apr 11, 2010

Anne McPherson Evans, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Select Specialty Hospital, Mrs. Anne McPherson, 80, wife of the late Dale McPherson. Mrs. McPherson was a native of Normantown, W.VA., and had resided in the Augusta area for 60 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making quilts, porcelain dolls and china painting. She was a...

Autumn "Sissy" Barnes

Autumn "Sissy" Barnes

Apr 10, 2010

Autumn "Sissy" Barnes Augusta – Entered into rest Saturday, April 10, 2010 at University Hospital, Mrs. Autumn “Sissy” M. Barnes, of Augusta. Family members include her husband Gerald Barnes, daughters Amelia and Mary Ashlyn, and son David, all of Augusta. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William “Billy” M. Mitchell Sr. of Augusta. Other surviving family...

Augustus Lake

Augustus Lake

Apr 10, 2010

Augustus “Bau” Lake Augustus “Bau” Lake, March 15, 1951 – April 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Ruthie Lake. Bau was born in New Orleans and moved to the northshore in 1998 where he joined the Mandeville Lions Club. He was a member of both the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation and Louisiana Lions Cripple Children’s Camp. He served many positions in...

Gloria Wright Rhodes

Gloria Wright Rhodes

Apr 9, 2010

Mrs. Gloria Wright Rhodes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 9, 2010 at Trinity Hospital, Mrs. Gloria Wright Rhodes, 87, wife of the late George Thomas Rhodes, Jr. Mrs. Rhodes was a native of Augusta, GA and a member of Green Street Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Tubman High School and lived in Augusta for many...

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