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Bernice Richardson Smith
Jul 29, 2009
Bernice Richardson Smith 05/17/1930 - 07/29/2009 Bernice Richardson Smith, most recently of Evans, Georgia, passed away on July 29, 2009 at Doctors Hospital at the age of 79. Bernice was born May 17, 1930 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania into a large, loving family, one of ten children. Throughout her life she lived in Ohio, Michigan, Nevada, California, New Mexico and Colorado,...
David Lee "Dave" Hensley
Jul 29, 2009
David Lee Hensley Disc Jockey-Radio Personality June 4, 1944 - July 29, 2009 Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 29, 2009, Mr. David Lee Hensley, 65, husband of Judith Hensley. Mr. Hensley was a native of Wilmington, NC and had resided in the Augusta area since 1971. He was a disc jockey-radio personality (Dave Hensley) for Big Gus,...
James Eugene Carter
Jul 28, 2009
Mr. James Eugene Carter Retired Military 10/03/1928 - 07/28/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Mr. James Eugene Carter, 80, of Augusta. Mr. Carter was a native of Langley, SC and was retired Military. He was a member of Broad Street Baptist Church. Family members include his nieces: Sondra...
Carman Theodore Hicks
Jul 27, 2009
Carman Theodore Hicks 12/10/1923 - 07/27/2009 Martinez, GA - Entered into rest Monday, July 27, 2009 at Select Specialty, Mr. Carman Theodore Hicks, 85, husband of the late Barbara B. Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a native of Canada and was a retired chemical engineer. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII. A private memorial service will be...
Philip Sancken Ward, Sr.
Jul 27, 2009
Philip Sanken Ward, Sr. 01/04/1949 - 07/27/2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, July 27, 2009, at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Philip S. Ward, 60, husband of 34 years to Sue Tucker Ward. Mr. Ward was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School and a veteran of the US Army during...
Dink D. Melvin
Jul 26, 2009
Mr. Dink Melvin Dental Laboratory Tech Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, July 26, 2009, Mr. Dink Melvin, 59, husband of Marion C. Melvin. Mr. Melvin was a native of Fort Myers, FL and had resided in Martinez since 1985. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam and was a Dental Laboratory Tech with Civil...
William Washburn
Jul 25, 2009
Mr. William K. Washburn March 7, 1932 - July 25, 2009 Augusta, GA- Willam Kenneth (Bill) Washburn, 77, of Martinez went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2009 at Heartland Hospice, Augusta, Georgia. He was born on March 7, 1932 in Beaufort, SC. He is survived by his loving wife Jenny Washburn of 49 years. They started their...
Lucille West
Jul 25, 2009
Mrs. Lucille West September 13,1918 - July 25, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mrs. Lucille West, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2009. Mrs. West was born in Jackson County, Jefferson, GA in 1918 and had made Augusta her home for the last 60 years. She was Methodist and retired as Payroll Master of Riverside...
Clifford Meldrum
Jul 24, 2009
Mr. Clifford N. Meldrum December 7-1924 - July 24, 2009 Clifford N. Meldrum moved on from this world to a better place on Friday, July 24th at 8:12 pm. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Cliff was the proud father of 10 children: Annett Sonderby, Babette Moss, Michelle McDermott, Frank Meldrum, Paul...
Thomas Crisman
Jul 23, 2009
Thomas D. Crisman SRS Bechtel April 10, 1946 - July 23, 2009 Martinez, Ga. – Entered into rest Thursday, July 23, 2009 at his residence, Mr. Thomas D. Crisman, 63, husband of Judy Crisman. Mr. Crisman was native of Vinton, Iowa, but lived in Martinez since 1990. He was a mechanical designer with SRS-Bechtel until retirement in 2004. Family members...
Wade Barry Brantley
Jul 19, 2009
Wade Barry Brantley 10/10/1949 - 07/19/2009 Martinez, GA – Mr. Wade Barry Brantley, 59, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 19, 2009. While an excellent all-around athlete throughout most of his life, he distinguished himself in football, earning All-State honors at Butler High School in Augusta, All-American honors at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama and eventually ended his playing career...
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...
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