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Recent Obituaries in Augusta, GA
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Leonard Brown Wheeler
Jul 28, 2013
Biography Mr. Leonard B. Wheeler Wheeler Alarms Martinez, Ga. entered into rest July 28, 2013. Mr. Leonard B. Wheeler 73, husband of the late Mrs. Mary Powers Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler a native of Augusta, Ga. He was theowner of Wheeler Alarms in Augusta. For 20 years he was a deputy sherifffor the Augusta Police Department and the Richmond County Sheriff's...
George Edward Braswell
Jul 28, 2013
Blythe, GA George E. Braswell, Sr., age 80, of Blythe, GA., passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Thelma Yarbrough Braswell; 2 brothers, James and Johnny Braswell and 1 sister, Joann Welcker. He served in the US Navy and was a self-employed electrical contractor; a member of the IBEW Local...
Vivian L. Broome
Jul 27, 2013
Vivian Lee Kitchens Broome, age 77, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, niece and friend.She was a member of the Piney Grove Senior Citizens and H2U.She loved to play bingo and cards with all her friends. She is preceded...
Shirley Ann Huelskamp Rell
Jul 24, 2013
Mrs. Shirley Ann Huelskamp Rell, of Blythe, Georgia, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.She was 75 years old. Mrs. Rell is survived by her husband, Conrad Rell; her children, Sandra Cottrell, Kathy Jones, and Vickie Christane; her step children, John Rell, Thomas Rell, Michelle Christy, Marilyn Gudsnuk, Todd Rell, Jacky Britto, Stacey Branet; and many grandchildren and great...
Rex Emory Mays
Jul 21, 2013
Life Legacy Mr. Rex Emory Mays Auto Parts Salesman Martinez, Ga. Born March 28, 1961 in Augusta, Ga. Husband of Christie Mays. Son of Margaret Lockhart Mays and Emory Harold Mays. Rex died at home Sunday, July 21, 2013 after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. Rex leaves behind his wife of 23 years, his daughter, Bethany Nixon and his...
Johnny Paul Snell, Jr
Jul 20, 2013
Mr. Johnny Paul Snell, Jr. Grovetown, Ga. Mr. Johnny Paul Snell Jr., 51, entered into rest on July 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife DonaLynn Burroughs-Snell and daughter, Angelique Burroughs of Grovetown, Ga., nieces Lacey Dianne Bowen, Jessica Smith (Ben) Strickland, Trey Lynne Bowen (Kevin) Simpson, nephews, Stephen Michael Bowen and Corey C. Stafford, along with great nieces...
Betty Jean Cooper
Jul 20, 2013
Biography Mrs. Betty Jean Cooper Ret. Owens-Corning Augusta, Ga. entered into rest July 20, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Betty Jean Cooper wife of the late Mr. Floyd Willis Cooper for over 40 years. Mrs. Cooper a native of Bamberg, SC. She lived in Olar, SC prior to coming to Augusta where she lived for 50 years. She was a...
Jon Rodney Hurst
Jul 16, 2013
Biography Mr. Jon Rodney Hurst North Augusta, SC. Mr. Jon Rodney Hurst February 8, 1953 - July 16, 2013 Jonny went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 16, 2013 unexpectedly in his sleep from a massive Heart attack. He will be greatly missed; he had a big heart and a beautiful soul. Jonny was born in Aiken,...
Dian S. Smith
Jul 15, 2013
Biography Mrs. Dian S. Smith Homemaker Martinez, Ga. entered into rest at her residence July 15, 2013. Mrs. Dian S. Smith 63, wife of Mr. Stephen W. Smith. Mrs. Smith a native of Birmingham, Al., Lived in Martinez since 1989 coming from Huntsville, Al., she was a homemaker and a Baptist. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday July 17, 2013...
Bertha A. Toole
Jul 14, 2013
Augusta, GA Bertha A. Toole, age 89, of Augusta, GA.., passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013, at her residence with her family surrounding her. Bertha was a Charter Member of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, where she was very active in various committees over the years.She retired from Gracewood School and Hospital as a shift supervisor.She was in the...
Bradley Kenneth Simons
Jul 8, 2013
Life Legacy Mr. Bradley Kenneth Simons Martinez, Ga., died July 8, 2013 at GRMC Augusta, Ga. Mr. Bradley Kenneth Simons 22, Son of Mr. Kenneth L. & Melissa L. Simons. He was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and attended Lake Side High School. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 pm from Abilene Baptist Church with Rev....
Willie Clyde Burdette
Jul 8, 2013
Biography Mr. Willie Clyde Burdette Retired Contractor Grovetown, Ga. entered into rest July 8, 2013 at Doctors Hospital Augusta, Ga. Mr. Willie Clyde Burdette husband of Mrs. Marion M. Burdette. Mr. Burdette a native of Franklin County, Ga. has lived in the area for the past 44 years coming from Hartwell, Ga. He was a member of Apostolic Cathedral of...
Annette O'Neal Miller
Jul 4, 2013
Biography Mrs. Annette O. Miller Missionary Martinez, Ga. Annette Miller, 87, fell asleep in death on July 4, 2013, awaiting a resurrection into God's new world. She was a faithful witness of Jehovah God for over 60 years and she touched the lives of many people as she shared the Good News. (Matt. 24:14). She is survived by her loving...
Elena M. Blackaby
Jul 3, 2013
Biography Mrs. Elena M. Blackaby Social Worker Dearing, Ga. entered into rest July 3, 2013 at University Hospital. Elena Minear Blackaby was born to Jerry and Helen Minear on March 11, 1942. Elena was an advocate for those with disabilities and worked for Durham County Community Living Programs of Durham for many years. In recent years she enjoyed traveling with...
Hilda I. Clayton
Jul 2, 2013
Augusta, GA. Specialist Hilda I. Clayton, age 22, of Augusta, GA., member of the 55th Signal Company, Combat Camera Unit, 21st Signal Brigade, Fort Meade, Maryland, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2013. Hilda was born on May 21, 1991 in Augusta, GA., and attended and graduated from Westside High School in 2009. Survivors include her husband, Specialist Chase E. Clayton,...
Robert W. Doster
Jul 2, 2013
Augusta, GA. Robert W. Doster, of Augusta, GA., age 92, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, with his family surrounding him. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Colonel and he retired from the State of Florida Department of Corrections. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Emma Walper Doster, and his wife, Evelyn...
Maydell J. Boyd
Jun 29, 2013
Augusta, GA Maydell J. Boyd, of Augusta, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. She is survived by her children; Jackie Walton of Augusta, GA., and Stephen L. Boyd of Louisville, KY.; 2grandchildren, Joey Walton and Monyca Henderson and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, James Boyd, Jr.; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Family will receive...
Jerry Steven Spencer
Jun 24, 2013
Mr. Jerry Steven Spencer Counselor Grovetown, Ga. entered into rest at his residence June 24, 2013. Mr. Jerry Steven Spencer, 66. Mr. Spencer was native of Danville, VA., and has lived most of his life in Williamsburg, Va. Where he was a counselor. Before retiring in Grovetown 5 years ago. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a...
Dorothy Turner Moxley
Jun 23, 2013
Blythe, GA Dorothy Turner Moxley, age 87, of Blythe, GA., passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013, at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry “Buck” and Annie Kent Turner; her husband, Charlie P. Moxley;2 sisters, Mary Johns and Jeanette Turner;a brother, Herbert Turner. She is survived by her children; Rebecca Thomas...
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