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Ramond F. Carmody, Sr.
Jul 19, 2009
Mr. Raymond F. Carmody, Sr. Ret. Chemical Engineer/Navy Martinez, GA – Mr. Raymond F. Carmody, Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, 19 July 2009 at the Charles C. Norwood VA Medical Center with his loving companion for almost 11 years, Doris M. Pilson, by his side. Mr. Carmody was preceded in death by his wife Irene. He was born in...
Noah Bradley Milford
Jul 18, 2009
Noah Bradley Milford Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 18, 2009. Noah Bradley Milford infant son of Brad and Ashley Milford. Family members in addition to the parents include his brother: Elijah Athens Milford of Augusta; paternal grandparents: Homer and Sara Milford of Martinez; maternal grandmother: Debbie Poole of Augusta; maternal great-grandfather: Charlie Poole of Martinez. A graveside...
Tommie Townsend
Jul 18, 2009
Tommie Townsend Disabled Veteran Harlem, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence, Tommie Townsend, 61, beloved husband of Dianne K. Townsend. Mr. Townsend served in the US Army in Vietnam, a member of the Baptist faith, and retired from GA Regional in 2000. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Susan Godowns...
Mildred Walker Herman
Jul 17, 2009
Mildred Walker Herman 03/21/1914 - 07/17/2009 Augusta, GA - Mildred Walker Herman, 95, of Augusta died on July 17, 2009. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years William A. Herman, Jr., her parents Irene Hagan Walker and Benjamin Houston Walker, her brother Benjamin Walker, and her sisters Elizabeth Walker Bohler and Irene Walker Gerson. Her family members...
Vadis Ivin Wylds, Jr.
Jul 15, 2009
Mr. Vadis Irvin Wylds, Jr. Retired Circulation Director, Augusta Chronicle 02/14/1926 - 07/15/2009 Appling, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Trinity Hospital of Augusta, Mr. Vadis Irvin Wylds, Jr., 83, husband of the late Inez Wylds. Mr. Wylds was a native and lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He was a Veteran of the US Navy...
Leila Mae Riordan
Jul 15, 2009
Leila Mae Riordan Ret. Sears & Roebuck 06/11/1911 - 07/15/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Leila Mae “Tweetsie” Riordan, 98, wife of the late Henry S. Riordan. Mrs. Riordan was a native and life long resident of the Augusta area. She was a manager over the Foundation Department at Sears &...
Barbara Jean Cooper
Jul 14, 2009
Mrs. Barbara Jean Cooper 09/03/1933 - 07/14/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 14, 2009, Mrs. Barbara Jean Cooper, 75, wife of the late Daniel H. Cooper. Mrs. Cooper was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of...
Cecilia "Ceal" Townes Downen
Jul 13, 2009
Cecilia “Ceal” Townes Downen Ret. VA Hospital 11/07/1944 - 07/13/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Heartland Hospice, Mrs. Cecilia “Ceal” Townes Downen, 64, wife of Allan T. Downen. Mrs. Downen was born on November 7, 1944 in Washington, DC, to Mary Ruth McCarty and Leslie Cecil Townes. She returned to Augusta with her...
Reginald "Reggie" D. Claxton, Sr.
Jul 13, 2009
Reginald “Reggie” D. Claxton, Sr. 02/29/1948 - 07/13/2009 Hephzibah, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, July 13, 2009, at Trinity Hospital, Mr. Reginald “Reggie” D. Claxton, 61, husband of the late Joann Rohl Claxton. Mr. Claxton was a native of Ossining, NY and had resided in the Augusta area since 1981. Family members include his daughter: Shawnda Marie Claxton, of...
Robert W. "Bob" Gibbs, Sr.
Jul 11, 2009
Bob Gibbs, Sr. Bob Gibbs Motors Sept. 30, 1934 - July 11, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his residence, Mr. Robert W. “Bob” Gibbs, Sr., 74, husband of Joan Gibbs of Augusta. Mr. Gibbs was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated in 1955 Suma Cum Laude from UGA with...
LTC August Kertnar, Jr.
Jul 10, 2009
LTC August E. Kertnar, Jr. Retired US Army July 17, 1944 - July 10, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Friday, July 10, 2009, at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Retired LTC August E. “Gus” Kertnar, Jr., 64, husband of 42 years to Sharon Hall Kertnar. LTC Kertnar was a native of Charleston, SC., and lived in Augusta for the...
Katheryn Devine
Jul 7, 2009
Mrs. Katheryn Devine 11/25/1912 / 07/07/2009 Evans, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Katheryn Devine, 96, wife of the late Leo Arthur Devine. Mrs. Devine was a native of Kankakee, IL and had resided in Columbia County since 2003. She was a homemaker. Family members include her daughter: Joy Coffman and husband John...
Emily Powell Ford
Jul 7, 2009
Emily Powell Ford Retired Bank Teller 11/07/1913 - 07-07-2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 7, 2009, Mrs. Emily Powell Ford, 95, wife of the late Leon Edward Ford. Mrs. Ford retired as a teller at the age of 80, after 44 years of service with the Georgia Railroad Bank, C & S Bank and 1st Union. She...
Harold F. Truchsess
Jul 7, 2009
Harold F. Truchsess 02/24/1920 - 07-07-2009 North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on July 7, 2009 at National Health Care Nursing Home of North Augusta, SC, Harold Francis Truchsess, beloved husband of Nellie D. Truchsess. Mr. Truchsess was born February 24, 1920 to Harold W. and Clara Staser Truchsess In Easton, PA. He graduated from Easton Catholic High School...
Joseph Sodomka
Jul 6, 2009
Joseph Sodomka Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, July 6, 2009 at the Medical College of Georgia, Mr. Joseph Sodomka, 90, husband of the late Eleanor Martin Sodomka. Survivors include his son: Dennis and his wife Patricia, their son Michael of Augusta; granddaughter, Nicole Eve Sodomka Long (Steve) and their daughter Autumn Yaeko Long of Oakland, CA; step...
John M. Congleton
Jul 5, 2009
John M. Congleton Architect Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 5, 2009, John M. Congleton, 41, husband of Tonya Sprouse Congleton. Mr. Congleton was an architect working with Chris Booker Construction, a member of Columbia County Sheriffs Auxiliary Unit, the current President of Architects Institute of America, and a charter member of Evans Lions Club. Family members in...
Rachael Gregg
Jul 4, 2009
Rachael Gregg Rachael Gregg departed this life on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Doctor’s Hospital. She was born October 2, 1927 and was the widow of Herman H. Gregg, Jr. A private memorial will be held in Manchester, Georgia. Survivors include her children Lida Gregg, Augusta; John Gregg (Kelley), Augusta and Jane Wehrle (Al), Baltimore, MD. Grandchildren: Ashley Spears (Brian),...
Horace Lee Carter
Jul 3, 2009
Horace Lee Carter Hephzibah, GA – Horace Lee Carter, 62, entered into rest July 3, 2009 at Heartland Hospice Care. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Butters Baptist Church. He leaves behind his loving wife Gayle of 42 yrs, 2 devoted daughters Julie M. Carter and Tammy L. Johnson and husband Jessie, and 3 grandchildren he...
Vivian E. Murphy
Jul 3, 2009
Vivian E. Murphy Evans, GA – Entered into rest Friday, July 3, 2009, Mrs. Vivian E. Murphy, 87, wife of the late Zane E. Murphy, Sr husband of 57 years. Mrs. Murphy was a homemaker and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. Family members include sons and daughters-in-law: Zane E. Murphy, Jr. and wife Sue of Fork Union, VA,...
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