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Sandra T. Laakso
Oct 28, 2020
Sandra Thompson Laakso Evans, GA - Sandra “Annie” Thompson Laakso, 74, wife of Donald R. Laakso entered into rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, with her husband and children at her side. Mrs. Laakso was born in Reidsville, GA and was the daughter of the late Lewis C. “Shorty” Thompson and Azilee Rauton Thompson. She was a Homemaker and attended...
Council "Wayne" Ingram
Oct 27, 2020
Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Mr. Council (Wayne) Ingram, 73, husband of Mrs. Betty Stanford Ingram. Wayne joined the U.S. Army in October 1966 and served his country proudly until he retired in June 1987. Family members, in addition to his wife, include his son: Ronnie Ingram (Angel Kent); daughter: Angela Ingram (James Rosser);...
Cornelia Calvert Robertson Verdery
Oct 24, 2020
Cornelia Calvert Robertson Verdery Augusta, GA – Cornelia Calvert Robertson Verdery, beloved wife of Albert Brantley Verdery, Jr. (Pete), entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born October 15, 1942 in Hampton, Va., the eldest daughter of Lyman Hall Robertson and Constance Bainbridge Truxtun Robertson. She moved to Augusta with her parents and younger sister, Ethel,...
Charles "Bob" Kovach
Oct 24, 2020
Charles "Bob" Kovach Harlem, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, October 24, 2020, Mr. Charles "Bob" Donald Kovach, 92, loving husband of Fritzi Herman Kovach. Charles was a native of Michigan and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation and enjoyed travelling between his homes in Michigan and Georgia. Charles...
Nova Elise Reid
Oct 22, 2020
Augusta, GA - Nova Elise Reid entered the world on sunny, March 2 and lit up the world from her very first breath. Adored by her momma, daddy, many siblings and fur friends, her second Mom, Toni-King Smith and many honorary "aunties" across the globe. Nova was a big surprise, bringing two stubborn people closer to each other, closer to...
Betty Lucille Zwemer
Oct 22, 2020
Betty Lucille Zwemer Evans, GA - Mrs. Betty Lucille Zwemer was born January 31, 1929 in Jamestown, New York, the daughter of Frank E. and Edith Johnson. In 1949 she married Dr. Thomas J. Zwemer and was wife and mother until her passing on October 22, 2020. Betty was a devoted wife to her husband and his career in dental...
David Agee
Oct 21, 2020
David Agee Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, David Agee, 61, loving husband of 41 years to Jackie Tuggle Agee, and loving father of three. David, an Augusta native, 1977 graduate of Academy of Richmond County and graduate of Augusta College, was currently employed with Vanderlande Industries as a Logistics Manager. He was a dedicated...
Mary Goen Hammond
Oct 20, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Mary Goen Hammond, 94, a lifelong resident of Augusta. She retired after 30 years of service at MCG as a Registered Nurse. An avid gardener, Mrs. Hammond could grow anything. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family members include her son: Charles Goen (Clair); daughters: Brenda...
Ethel Rhodes Taylor
Oct 20, 2020
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Ethel Rhodes Taylor, 105, wife of the late Rev. Robert L. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Augusta. A devoted pastor’s wife, Mrs. Taylor served many area United Methodist churches alongside her husband. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to fish,...
Dawn S. Roach
Oct 19, 2020
Dawn S. Roach Martinez, GA - Dawn S. Roach, age 61, of Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, October 19, 2020. Dawn is survived by her husband of 37 years, Thomas S. Roach Jr.; two children, Marshall Roach of Washington D.C. and Bailee Yarbrough and husband, Colin of Houston, Texas; and four siblings, Joseph Stewart and wife,...
Dr. James D. Quarles
Oct 19, 2020
James Douglas Quarles, D.D.S, M.S Augusta, GA - James Douglas Quarles, D.D.S, M.S, beloved husband of the late Jane Beaty Quarles, entered into rest on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was the son of Dr. & Mrs. William Y. Quarles, local dentist of Abbeville, SC. He was the sixth child out of a family of 5 boys and 2 girls....
Betty Jo Harris
Oct 18, 2020
Betty Jo Harris Augusta, GA – Betty Jo Harris, 89, entered into rest October 18, 2020. She is survived by her son, Gerold Harris and his wife Pat, and their family. She worked as a Deli Manager at Piggly Wiggly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 106 SRP Dr., Suite A, Evans, GA...
Jack B. Kennedy, Sr.
Oct 16, 2020
Jack B. Kennedy, Sr. Augusta, GA – Jack Bonds Kennedy, Sr., beloved husband of Annette C. Kennedy for 59 years, ascended into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 16, 2020. A native of Augusta, GA, Jack was born to the late L.B. Kennedy and Sara Bowdoin Kennedy on June 13, 1941. Survivors, in...
Betty Jo Shirley Hilliard
Oct 15, 2020
Betty Jo Shirley Hilliard Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 15, 2020, Betty Jo Shirley Hilliard, 85, loving wife of Rufus Hilliard. Mrs. Hilliard was a lifelong resident of Augusta. She began her career as a teller, eventually becoming a loan officer with C&S Bank and retiring from Bank of America. An avid bowler, Mrs. Hilliard also...
Gerald Wayne Vincent
Oct 15, 2020
Gerald Wayne Vincent Martinez, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 15, 2020, Mr. Gerald Wayne Vincent, 76, husband of Sharon Vincent. Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Vincent, born December 10, 1944, left this world to enjoy everlasting life with his God and Savior. Jerry was born is Owosso, Michigan. He attended Owosso High School and participated actively in all sports...
Barbara "Bobbie" Allen Anderson
Oct 10, 2020
Barbara Allen Anderson Augusta, GA – Barbara "Bobbie" Allen Anderson, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was the wife of 67 years to the late William A. “Bill” Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was born and raised in Johnson County, GA, and moved to Augusta where she graduated from Tubman High School. She...
Irene S. Dye
Oct 10, 2020
Irene S. Dye Irene Savage Dye, 90, resident of Augusta, GA for much of her life, entered into rest Saturday, October 10, 2020. Irene was born in Augusta and went to Tubman High School where athleticism was her forte. Her Senior Superlative (1947) was “Most Likely to Play on the First Professional Women’s Basketball Team”. She was also an expert...
Robert Earl Peebles
Oct 8, 2020
Robert Earl Peebles Evans, GA – Gained his angel wings on October 8, 2020, after 95 years of an amazing life. Survived by his daughter; Charlotte Peebles Austin, Brooklet, GA; son: Robert Edward Peebles (Cathy), Augusta, GA; grandchildren: Shannon Peebles Keller (Jonathan), Appling, GA, Hayley Austin, Aiken, SC; great-grandchildren: Ashlyn Keller Orzechowski (Hunter) and Ford Keller; and many nieces and...
Kayla N. Mayes
Oct 8, 2020
Kayla Nichole Mayes Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, October 8, 2020, Kayla Nichole Mayes, 27. Kayla was a native of Augusta and a graduate of Hephzibah High School. Displaying a passion for cosmetology, she worked at Dillard’s and J.C. Penney in the fragrance and makeup departments and modeled for a local photographer. Naturally ambitious, Kayla went on...
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