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Michael Harrison

Michael Harrison

Nov 21, 2020

Augusta, GA - Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2020, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at 80 years of age. Michael was a former resident of North Baltimore where he was a general director of the old Baltimore Opera Company. Born John Smith, he was the son of Oscar Smith and his wife, Helen Harrison; later...

Vernon Hargrove

Vernon Hargrove

Nov 20, 2020

Vernon Hargrove Augusta, GA – Mr. Vernon B. Hargrove, 93, loving husband of 70 years to Virginia Hargrove, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2020. Vernon was a devout Christian who enjoyed serving as a deacon at Pineview Baptist Church and visiting nursing home residents and hospital patients. He also proudly served in the United States...

Thomas Harold Vanderhoof Jr.

Thomas Harold Vanderhoof Jr.

Nov 18, 2020

Thomas Harold Vanderhoof, Jr. Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Thomas Harold Vanderhoof, Jr., 76, husband of Patricia Vanderhoof for 54 years. Tom was born in Dover, NJ and was a longtime resident of Evans, GA. He served in the US Army, primarily in the Army Security Agency, for over 20 years and then worked...

Williefred Luckey

Williefred Luckey

Nov 15, 2020

Williefred Luckey Blythe, GA.- Mrs. Williefred Temples Parrish Luckey, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born, Williefred Sybol Temples, January 11, 1942 to the late Simper Cedron Temples and Sybol Orander Temples. Miss Williefred Temples attended Mt. Saint Joseph and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1960. She later graduated...

Melva Mayton

Melva Mayton

Nov 13, 2020

Melva Smith Mayton July 21, 1922 - November 13, 2020 Melva Smith Mayton, 98, passed away November 13, 2020 at Thrive at Augusta, Assisted Living, Augusta, GA. Melva was born on July 21,1922 in Patmos, Arkansas, to John and Anne Smith. Following World War II, she married her long time sweetheart, Frank Mayton, on July 18, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas...

James "Frank" Griffis

James "Frank" Griffis

Nov 13, 2020

Evans, Ga- James Franklin Griffis “Frank”, 79, transitioned into heaven the morning of Friday, November 13, 2020. Frank was born in Odum, GA on January 18,1941. He lived in various cities throughout Georgia, however, his home has been in Evans for over 40 years. After his retirement from full-time ministry he worked as a salesman as well as volunteered much...

Muriel O. Livingston

Muriel O. Livingston

Nov 12, 2020

Muriel O. Livingston Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 12th, Muriel Oellerich Livingston, age 88. Born in Augusta, GA, she grew up as a resident of the Harrisburg Community. After graduating High School from Richmond Academy, she went to work for Bell South and retired from there after 30 years of service. During her career at Bell...

Jerry D Ikner

Jerry D Ikner

Nov 11, 2020

Major Jerry D. Ikner US Army (Ret.) Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Mr. Jerry Donald Ikner, 76, loving husband of Mrs. Ann Davis Ikner. Jerry was from Frisco City, AL and retired in Augusta as a Major after serving 20 years in the U.S. Army. He went on to work for 30 years at...

Fredrick "Ricky" Smith Wilkes Sr.

Fredrick "Ricky" Smith Wilkes Sr.

Nov 10, 2020

Fredrick “Ricky” Smith Wilkes, Sr. Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Fredrick “Ricky” Smith Wilkes, Sr., 76, after a brief illness. Mr. Wilkes was raised in Dublin, GA but had resided in Martinez since 1970. He was the son of the late Willie D Wilkes and Mary Arnold Wilkes. Ricky graduated from Dublin High School...

Maria Luz Edwards

Maria Luz Edwards

Nov 6, 2020

Maria Luz Edwards Augusta, GA – Mrs. Maria Luz Edwards, 94, passed away at her home with family by her side, on Friday, November 6, 2020. Maria was born in Tamarao, San Jose, Occ. Mindoro, in the Philippine Islands, a daughter of the late Joaquin Colmenarez and Carmen Coscolluela. Maria grew up during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. While...

Sonja L. Ball

Sonja L. Ball

Nov 6, 2020

Sonja L. Ball Evans, GA – Sonja L. Ball, 85 entered into rest Friday, November 6, 2020. Sonja was born in Amberg, Germany on December 28, 1934. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Hascue Ball. Sonja came to the USA after marrying a US GI. Darwin fought in WW2, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Sonja...

Mark Shawn Woodward Beasley

Mark Shawn Woodward Beasley

Nov 6, 2020

Mark Shawn Woodward Beasley Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, November 6, 2020, Mark Shawn Woodward Beasley, 56, loving husband of Valerie Mutimer Beasley. Mark was a native of Augusta, and a loving husband, father and son. He attended Augusta College on a tennis scholarship. He was an avid golfer and pickleball player. He was the Senior Executive...

Patricia Goff Lifsey

Patricia Goff Lifsey

Nov 5, 2020

Patricia Goff Lifsey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 5, 2020, Patricia Goff Lifsey, 79, loving wife of the late Bill Lifsey. Pat held her relationships with her friends and family close to her heart. The memories she created will live on with the ones she loved. Patricia earned her master’s degree in nursing and pursued a...

Ann Behun Fenicin

Ann Behun Fenicin

Nov 5, 2020

Ann Behun Fenicin Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Doctor’s Hospital, Mrs. Ann Behun Fenicin, 82. She was the loving wife of 62 years to the late Mr. Michael Fenicin. Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love of life and desire to serve others was contagious. Ann was a teacher...

Andy David McNair Sr.

Andy David McNair Sr.

Nov 5, 2020

Andy David McNair, Sr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, November 5, 2020, Andy David McNair, Sr., 82. Andy was born in Mitchell, GA and was a longtime resident of Augusta. A veteran of the US Army, Andy loved to work. His last place of employment was as a store manager for Colonial Stores. Family members include his...

Elizabeth Schlachter

Elizabeth Schlachter

Nov 4, 2020

Elizabeth Schlachter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Elizabeth Ludescher Schlachter, 96, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, surrounded by her family at home after a short illness. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Schlachter. Elizabeth was affectionately called “Granga” by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was born in Ardud, Hungary on October 23, 1924. She and...

William Ira McNeal

William Ira McNeal

Nov 3, 2020

William Ira McNeal Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, William Ira McNeal, 58. William was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He attended Butler High School and Augusta Technical School. He worked as a fabricator, truck driver and welder throughout his life. He could do anything with his hands. William was a simple man...

Brian Keoughan

Brian Keoughan

Nov 3, 2020

Brian Richard Keoughan Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Mr. Brian Richard Keoughan, 75. Brian was born in San Antonio, TX, was a veteran of the US Navy and settled in Augusta. He was a passionate artist, sculptor, and sailor. He introduced children to sailing during summer camps at the Augusta Sailing Club where he...

Peggy Carn Clardy

Peggy Carn Clardy

Nov 2, 2020

Peggy Carn Clardy Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, November 2,2020, Mrs. Peggy Carn Clardy, 80, wife of Mr. Bobbie Joe Clardy, Sr. Peggy was a longtime member of Martinez Baptist Church. She is fondly remembered as a loving and caring person to all who knew her. Family members, in addition to her husband, include her children: Rhonda...

Imogene H. D. Worrell

Imogene H. D. Worrell

Oct 29, 2020

Imogene H. Douglas Worrell Augusta, GA – Imogene Hammond Douglas Worrell, 93, entered into rest on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Augusta, Imogene grew up in the fellowship of the First Baptist Church of Augusta and graduated from Tubman High School. She retired as an operating room technician from University Hospital....

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