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Shirley Hanson Overstreet
Mar 4, 2022
A godly and gracious woman, Shirley Overstreet closed her eyes to this life, and opened them in heaven on Friday, March 4, 2022. She was dearly loved by her entire family. Shirley was the eldest daughter of James C. and Louise W. Hanson of Avondale Estates, GA. Her education includes a B.S. from Georgia Teacher’s College (now Georgia Southern University)...
Jackie Meadows
Mar 3, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on March 3, 2022, Mary J. Meadows, 89. Born in Elberton, GA, Jackie made Augusta her home. She worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Charlie Norwood and Dr. Ronnie Bowers before retiring. Jackie was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Family members include her children: Fred Vincent Meadows, Dawn Larrabee and Ashley Terrell...
William "Larry" McCrary III
Mar 3, 2022
Augusta, GA – Mr. William Lawrence McCrary, III better known as “Larry”, peacefully entered into rest at his home on Thursday, March 3, 2022, after a brief but arduous battle with lung cancer. Larry was born in Augusta on May 19, 1933 and lived most of his life here. He attended William Robinson Grade School and the Academy of Richmond...
Alicia Sapp
Mar 2, 2022
Alicia Sapp, daughter of the late Betty Ann Wade-Turner and the late Jimmy Wade, was born Wednesday, January 17, 1962 and entered into rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She graduated from high school in Würzburg, Germany and from Augusta Technical College. Alicia was an active member of Faith Gospel in Fort Gordon, GA. She loved to sew, write poetry,...
Katherine Patterson Lethgo
Mar 2, 2022
Augusta, GA –Katherine Scales Patterson Lethgo, 86, widow of James Robert Patterson and Wayne Samuel Lethgo, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Katherine was born in New York City on July 9,1935 and moved to Augusta in 1942. She was the oldest daughter of Lois and Wallace Scales. She attended William Robinson Elementary School, Tubman High School and...
Olen Blackmon
Mar 1, 2022
Augusta, GA –Olen Burl Blackmon passed from this life to his heavenly home on March 1 2022. Olen was born the oldest son of 15 children. He was predeceased by his parents Ezra Sylvester & Eva Lee Blackmon siblings; Fred, Earl, Hollis, Aaron, BJ, Ruth, Dorothy, Mary, Lucille & Dewey. Survived by daughter Anita Lee Blackmon; Siblings: Curtis (Sharon), Arnold...
Judith Tapley
Feb 28, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, February 28, 2022, Judith Lastenia Avila Tapley, 86, wife of the late Joseph Ray Tapley, Sr. Judith was a native of Panama but lived most of her life in the United States. She enjoyed being a military spouse and supporting her husband. Judith loved cooking and crocheting and was a mother to...
Ruth von Schweinitz
Feb 28, 2022
North Augusta, SC - Ruth Elisabeth Ruhl Grafin von Schweinitz passed away peacefully, on February 28, 2022, surrounded by her children. Predeceased by her husband, Siegfried Graf von Schweinitz, her father Heinrich Friedrich Ruhl, her mother Frieda Prohaska. She is survived by her sister Helga Jeremias, four children and twelve grandchildren: Dietrich Graf von Schweinitz, his wife, Sarah and children...
Dollie Brassell
Feb 27, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, February 27, 2022, Dollie F. Brassell, 86, loving wife of the late Johnnie W. Brassell, Jr. Dollie was born in Merced, California. She was a devoted U.S. Air Force spouse for over 20 years. After her husband passed Dollie stayed busy by working at Pontiac Baptist Church office and at God Store...
Cecilia Kemp
Feb 26, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, February 26, 2022, Mrs. Cecilia Hidalgo Kemp, 81, loving wife of the late George Albert Kemp. Family members include her children: Suzanne Kemp Channell (Jim), Michael A. Kemp (Heather), Debbie Kemp Holliday (Andy), and Cecilia Kemp Badger (Will); grandchildren: Anne Channell Stanvitch (Robert), Abigail Kemp, Ellie Kemp, Isabel Holliday, Jessica Holliday, and...
Justin Welcher
Feb 26, 2022
Augusta, GA – Justin Welcher entered into rest on Saturday February 26, 2022. Justin was born on January 1, 1991 in Augusta, Georgia. Justin loved fishing and spending time with his numerous friends. He was a machine operator at Advanced Industrial Group. Justin is survived by his parents Kathy and Gary Duckworth of Appling, GA; brother Shane Welcher of Augusta,...
Teresa Dawn Durshimer
Feb 25, 2022
On February 25th Teresa (Teri to friends, Ressie to family) Durshimer departed her earthly home for her heavenly home. She is survived by her parents Frank W. and Betty Durshimer, her sister Sherry Kierspe(David), her brother Mark Durshimer (Terri), her nephew Cavan Durshimer, her godchildren Mattie and Ben Barton and her cats Buck and Diva. She has many aunts, uncles...
Carolyn Weitzel
Feb 24, 2022
Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, February 24, 2022, Carolyn Kepics Weitzel, 89, wife of the late William Weitzel for 66 years. Carolyn was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She graduated from the University of Michigan. Carolyn was the owner and operator of Play and Learn childcare. Family members include her son: Peter D....
Carmen Martin
Feb 23, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Carmen Martin, 84. Born in Cabañes Spain she was the daughter of Mariano Blesa Rojas and Asuncion Sedano Lopez. Carmen loved being a housewife and especially being a mom. She was very proud to be an Air Force wife. In the early 1980s Carmen came to know the Lord...
William H. "Bud" Lariscy, Sr.
Feb 23, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, William H. “Bud” Lariscy, Sr., 89, husband of Joyce Lariscy. Bud worked as a supervisor at DuPont and retired after 35 years. He loved to work and stay busy. He could build anything. He had a great love for his family and enjoyed spending as much time with them...
May Vo
Feb 23, 2022
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, May Dinh Vo, 77, wife of Frank Vo. May worked for many years at Graniteville Company Sibley Mill (which became Avondale Mills) until its closure in 2006. She was an incredibly intelligent woman and extremely hard worker. She enjoyed crocheting scarfs, blankets, and hats for her children, grandchildren, and...
Phil Huey
Feb 22, 2022
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, William Phillip Huey, 70. Phil was a native of Dublin, GA. For most of his career he worked as a carpenter. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a huge Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast. He loved his family and spending time...
Fred Pollock
Feb 22, 2022
North Augusta, SC – Mr. Frederick “Fred” Pollock, 63, met his Lord and Savior face to face on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Fred was born in NY but was a longtime resident of North Augusta, SC. He owned and operated Pollock Painting for many years. Fred loved life, he was a member of Abilene Baptist Church, The Augusta Christian Singles...
Ronny Johnson
Feb 20, 2022
Augusta, GA – Transitioned into Heaven on Sunday, February 20, 2022, Edward Ronald “Ronny” Johnson, 74, loving husband of Joy Bass Johnson. Ronny was born in LaGrange, GA and has been a longtime resident of Augusta. He attended Auburn University before serving with the 1st Air Calvary Division in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He earned the bronze...
Sarah Annie Ricketson
Feb 20, 2022
Mechanicsville, MD – Sarah Annie Ricketson, 93 of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. She was born on April 6, 1928 in Bath, South Carolina to the late John Lewis Ricketson and Martha Louise DeVaney Robertson. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband: William Ricketson; brothers: Aaron, Jean and William...
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