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Infant Mary Elizabeth White

Infant Mary Elizabeth White

May 13, 2009

Infant Mary Elizabeth White May 13, 2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 13, 2009, Mary Elizabeth White, infant daughter of Bill and Michelle White. Family members in addition to her parents include her sister: Mia Isabel White A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary on-the-Hill Catholic Church with...

Mr. Daniel Thomas Dransfield III

Mr. Daniel Thomas Dransfield III

May 10, 2009

Daniel Thomas Dransfield III Entered into rest Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Doctor’s Hospital, Mr. Daniel Thomas Dransfield III, 71, husband of Joan Dransfield. Mr. Dransfield was a native of NJ and had lived in Evans for the past year and a half. He was a retired Assistant Manager with Sunrise Shop Rite Supermarkets and a member of the Good...

Mr. James Clyde "Shag" Bolding

Mr. James Clyde "Shag" Bolding

May 9, 2009

James Clyde “Shag” Bolding Augusta, GA- Memorial service and internment for James Clyde “Shag” Bolding, 89, will be conducted at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Pickens, S.C. Monday, May 11, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Roper officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following. A native of Pickens, S.C, he is preceded in death by his wife Mary. Survivors include...

Mrs. Dorothy H. "Dot" Martin

Mrs. Dorothy H. "Dot" Martin

May 7, 2009

Mrs. Dorothy H. “Dot” Martin 08/04/1919 - 05/07/2009 Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 7, 2009, Mrs. Dorothy H. “Dot” Martin, 89, wife of the late Earnest M. Martin. Mrs. Martin was a native of Atlanta, GA and was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a homemaker and a member of New Heights Baptist Church and was...

Donna Truitt

Donna Truitt

May 4, 2009

Donna Truitt Homemaker 08/20/1958 - 05/04/2009 Martinez, Ga. – Gone to rest in Heaven on Monday, May 4, 2009, Mrs. Donna Kitchens Truitt, 50, wife of James Truitt. She was a lifelong resident of Augusta and member of Morningside Baptist Church. Mrs. Truitt is remembered as a wonderful mother who loved her children. Family members in addition to her husband...

Mr. Alton E. Fortner

Mr. Alton E. Fortner

May 4, 2009

Alton E. Fortner US Army Retired Augusta, GA – Sgt. Alton E. Fortner, 62, entered into rest May 4, 2009. Mr. Fortner was a retired Sergeant with the US Army serving 18 months in Vietnam as a Radio Operator. He was a decorated Veteran who received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign...

Mrs. Eleanor Marie Blazer

Mrs. Eleanor Marie Blazer

Apr 30, 2009

Mrs. Eleanor Blazer Augusta, GA 01/27/1919 / 04/30/2009 AUGUSTA, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 30, 2009 at The Place at Martinez, Mrs. Eleanor Blazer, 90, the beloved wife of Jake D. Blazer. Mrs. Eleanor Marie Blazer was a native of Columbia County, Georgia and resided in Martinez. Mrs. Blazer was a member of Powell Baptist Church where she...

Gayle Pittman Hicks

Gayle Pittman Hicks

Apr 30, 2009

Gayle Pittman Hicks Homemaker 11/12/1943 - 04/30/2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Medical College of Georgia, Mrs. Gayle Pittman Hicks, 65, wife of Elder Noah Max Hicks. Mrs. Hicks was born in Savannah and a native of Augusta. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and was an active Red Hatter. Mrs....

Julian "Frankie" Shull, Jr.

Julian "Frankie" Shull, Jr.

Apr 28, 2009

Julian “Frankie” Shull, Jr. May 8, 1957 - April 28, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Medical College of Georgia, Mr. Julian “Frankie” Shull Jr., 51. Mr. Shull was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and had made his home in Augusta most of his life. Mr. Shull was an ACE Electrician and a member...

Mrs. Lucy Jean Rishel

Mrs. Lucy Jean Rishel

Apr 26, 2009

Lucy Jean Rishel Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 26, 2009. Mrs. Lucy Jean Rishel was the wife of the late Colonel Retired Darrell Fred Rishel. Mrs. Rishel was a member of the First Christian Church and the DAR. Family members include son: Darrell Rishel and wife Allyn of Hickory, NC; daughter: Dr. Rebecca Mecredy and husband Dr....

Mr. Keith W. Benning

Mr. Keith W. Benning

Apr 24, 2009

Keith W. Benning Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, April 24, 2009. Mr. Keith W. Benning, 78, husband of Mrs. Carolyn S. Benning. Mr. Benning was a retired Attorney, the President of Friendship Community Center, a member of MCG Human Assurance Committee, a graduate of Mercer University Law School, a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and a member...

Eric Leon Marshall

Eric Leon Marshall

Apr 22, 2009

Mr. Eric Leon Marshall Housing Coordinator Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Eric Leon Marshall, 24, husband of Tanya G. Marshall. Eric was born in Miami, FL, but was well traveled being the son of a military family. He lived in Augusta for the past 8 years and graduated from Greenbrier High...

Miss Sylvia "Sibbie" Barton

Miss Sylvia "Sibbie" Barton

Apr 21, 2009

Sylvia “Sibbie” Barton 03/05/1941 - 04/21/2009 Augusta, GA –Miss Sylvia “Sibbie” Barton, 68, entered into rest Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at University Hospital. Sibbie was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was special and loved everyone she met. Sylvia was a gift from God to her brothers and sisters. Family members include her brother: Randy Pratt (Cathy) of...

Johnnie Smith Brantley

Johnnie Smith Brantley

Apr 21, 2009

Johnnie Smith Brantley AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Johnnie Smith Brantley, 86, wife of William T. Brantley. Mrs. Brantley was born in Davisboro, Georgia, and lived most of her life in Augusta. She worked at Gracewood State School and Hospital, but was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of Cokesbury...

George A. Christenberry

George A. Christenberry

Apr 21, 2009

George A. Christenberry President Emeritus of Augusta State University AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Tuesday April 21, 2009, Dr. George Andrew Christenberry , 93, husband of Elizabeth Reid Christenberry. Dr.Christenberry was a native of Macon, Georgia, and grew up in Greenville, South Carolina. He received the B.S. degree(magna cum laude) in biology from Furman University, and the M.A. degree...

Marilee Elizabeth Kesler

Marilee Elizabeth Kesler

Apr 20, 2009

Marilee Elizabeth Kesler AUGUSTA, Ga. – Entered into rest Monday, April 20, 2009 at Medical College of Georgia, Mrs. Marilee Elizabeth Kesler, 49, wife of Billy J. Kesler, Jr. Mrs. Kesler was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Augusta State University. Mrs. Kesler worked as a teacher for 11 years for both Richmond...

Mrs.Lorine Neville

Mrs.Lorine Neville

Apr 20, 2009

Lorine Neville Retired Gracewood State School and Hospital 1/12/1920 - 4/20/2009 Augusta, GA – Mrs. Lorine Neville, 89, entered into rest Monday, April 20, 2009 at Doctors Hospital. Mrs. Neville was a born in Lindale, TX, but lived most of her life in Augusta. She was retired from Gracewood State School and Hospital with 30 years in food service. She...

Mrs. Alfreda Rhoades

Mrs. Alfreda Rhoades

Apr 19, 2009

Evans, GA – Alfreda Rhoades, 90, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2009 in Augusta, GA. Mrs. Rhoades was born in Marietta, Ohio. She graduated from Capital City School of Nursing in Washington, D.C. , and resided in Jacksonville, FL from 1958-1996, working as Director of Nursing at Hope Haven Children’s Hospital. She is survived by her son: Dr. Robert Rhoades...

Mr. John A. Bihlmaier

Mr. John A. Bihlmaier

Apr 15, 2009

Mr. John A. Bihlmaier Engineer 07/02/1933 - 04/15/2 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at University Hospital, Mr. John A. Bihlmaier, 75, husband of Loraine Bihlmaier. Mr. Bihlmaier was a native of Chicago, but had resided in Augusta for the last 18 years. He was a veteran of the US Air Force in the Korean Conflict....

Mrs. Beverly Thrash Dunn

Mrs. Beverly Thrash Dunn

Apr 15, 2009

Mrs. Beverly Thrash Dunn 02-01-1928 - 04-15-2009 Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at University Hospital, Mrs. Beverly Thrash Dunn, 81, wife of the late John Arthur Dunn. Mrs. Dunn was a native of Atlanta, GA but had resided in Augusta for over 60 years. She retired from the C & S Bank after 46 years...

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