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Recent Obituaries in Augusta, GA
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Anne Pitts Fulcher
Oct 14, 2015
Augusta, GA. Anne Pitts Fulcher, age 82, of Augusta, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at University Hospital. She was born December 21, 1932, in LaGrange, GA., to the late Claude and Clara Howard Pitts.She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bartow Fulcher in 1990. She is survived by her son, David Fulcher of Augusta, GA., and a...
Virginia Elizabeth Hanlon
Oct 13, 2015
Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Hanlon Augusta, GA. Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Hanlon, 94, wife of the late Thomas C. Hanlon, entered peacefully into rest, Tuesday, October 13th, 2015. Mrs. Hanlon was a native of the Augusta area, where she retired from Fort Gordon as a Teletype Operator. She was also a devoted Member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She is survived by...
Bernadette Samples
Oct 9, 2015
Ms. Bernadette Finore Samples Lincolnton, GA. Ms. Bernadette Finore Samples, 54, entered into rest, Friday, October 9, 2015. Ms. Samples was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, but spent her life in the Augusta area, where she worked for seventeen years as a customer service associate for Kroger. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm on Monday, October...
Joyce Myrene Phillips
Oct 8, 2015
Mrs. Joyce Myrene Phillips Augusta, GA. Mrs. Joyce Myrene Phillips, 54, wife of Mark Anthony Phillips, entered into rest Thursday, October 8th, 2015. Mrs. Phillips was a native of St. Charles, IL, but spent the last seventeen years of her life in Augusta. In addition to her husband, she leaves behind her daughter, Jessica Wood; stepchildren, Nicholas and Tasha Phillips;...
Jerry Lynn Lohrman
Oct 6, 2015
Mr. Jerry L. Lohrman Grovetown, Ga., Mr. Jerry L. Lohrman, husband of the late Margie Gay Lohrman, entered into rest October 6, 2015 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta. Mr. Lohrman a native of Buck Creek, IN lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army before...
Erwin B. Williams
Oct 4, 2015
Augusta, GA. Erwin B. Williams, 94, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015, at the home of his daughter. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Skjellerup) Williams; 3 children, Melonie Gault, Daryl Williams and Stephen Williams; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday 9:30 am to 10:30 am at THE POTEET FUNERAL...
Ronald Dean Banning
Oct 4, 2015
Mr. Ronald D. Banning Evans, Ga. Mr. Ronald Banning,husband of Heather M. Banning,entered peacefully into rest Sunday, October 4, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Banning wasa native of Cotulla, Texas, but residedin Evans since 1993, where he worked forStandard Aero as an Aviation Mechanic. Ron served in the U.S. Navy as an OT and STG and retired from U.S. Navy...
George Franklin Blackston
Oct 4, 2015
George Franklin Blackston Augusta, GA. Mr. George Franklin Blackston, husbandof the late Bobbie Voyles Blackston., entered into rest at his home on Sunday, October 4th, 2015. Mr. Blackston was a native of Augusta, where he worked in construction and was a member of New Hope Worship Center. He was also a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Blackston is survived by...
Marion Karlene Shropshire Lewis
Oct 3, 2015
Myrtle Beach, S.C. Marion Karlene Shropshire Lewis, 69, entered into rest and went to be with her Lord and Savior, October 3, 2015. She had been a longtime resident of Augusta, GA., before moving to Myrtle Beach, S.C.She was born in Front Royal, Virginia, on August 27, 1946.The daughter of the late Myrtis Hawk and Walter “Slim” Shropshire.She was preceded...
Joseph "Mark" Pierce
Sep 29, 2015
Augusta, GA. Joseph “Mark” Pierce, age 55, of Augusta, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Doctors Hospital. He was born July 19, 1960 in Ft. Gordon, GA., to the late William H. Pierce, Sr. and Margie Wood Butler.He retired from East Central Regional Hospital after 27 years as a Health Services Tech.Mark enjoyed classical music, old western movies, liked...
Mary Lee Denmark
Sep 28, 2015
Hephzibah, GA. Mary Lee Denmark, age 87, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Westwood Nursing Facility in Evans. She was born December 23, 1927, in Eastman, Ga., to the late Morris and Annie McDuffie Spires.She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde D. Denmark. She is survived by her children, Rosemary Clapham of Ft. Myers, FL., Cherry Kelly...
Mary Ann Pearre
Sep 24, 2015
Augusta, GA. Mary Ann Pearre, age 91, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Westwood Nursing Facility. She was born November 28, 1923 to the late Otis Washington and Annie Elizabeth Turner Byrd.She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Pearre and a son, Earl James Pearre. Prior to her retirement, she worked at King Mill and Vaucluse...
John Sidney Jackson
Sep 24, 2015
Mr. John Sidney Jackson Augusta, Ga., entered into rest at his residence. Mr. John Sidney Jackson, husband of Mrs. Sandra L. Jackson. Mr. Jackson was born September 26, 1940 in Columbus, Mississippi and has lived in Augusta the past 25 years. He served in The USMC from 5/1964-9/1975. He retired from SRS Westinghouse. He was a member of St. Paul’s...
Gretchen Friday Gallagher
Sep 23, 2015
Gretchen Friday Gallagher passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord September 23, 2015. She was born September 15, 1935 in Kansas City, MO., and grew up in New Richmond, WI. She was the daughter of the late Carleton A. and Bess Brink Friday.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years John E. (Jack) Gallagher. She graduated...
Richard Ted Carey
Sep 22, 2015
Mr. Richard Ted Carey, Sr. Wrens, GA. Mr. Richard Carey, Sr.,71, entered into rest Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015. Mr. Carey, a U.S. Army veteran, was a native of Anderson, SC. He is predeceased by his mother, Dorothy Norris, and daughter, Tracey Carey. He is survived by his father, Ted Carey; siblings, Greg Carey, Leigh Knight, Jimmy Lyon, Susan Legnetti, Amanda...
Charles Jason Beeland
Sep 22, 2015
Mr. Charles Jason Beeland Augusta, Ga., Charles “Jason” Beeland entered into rest on September 22, 2015. Jason is survived by a son; Camden Jason Beeland and Camden’s mother, Samantha Mitchell, his parents; Charles and Cindy (DuBose) Beeland, brothers; Jeremy and Johnnie Beeland, grandmother; Shirley Kaler and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jason was fun loving, hard working young man who...
Jarrell Gray
Sep 21, 2015
Mr. Jarrell C. Gray Augusta, GA. Mr. Jarrell Gray, 75, husband of Mrs. Vera Gray entered into rest Monday September 21st, 2015. Mr. Gray spent his life in Augusta, where he retired from the Augusta Water Works Department. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. C. and Sallie Gray. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...
Gary G. Anderson
Sep 19, 2015
Augusta, Ga., entered into rest September 19, 2015 at Doctors Hospital Mr. Gary Grant Anderson, 62, husband of Mrs. Betty Jean McBride Anderson. Gary a native of Pequa, Ohio., livedin Augusta, Ga., since 1978 where he was a carpenter and mechanic. He was a member of Evans Presbyterian Church. Additional survivors include his son; Joseph A. Chernick, Jr., daughter; Penny...
Sharon Margaret Brokaw-Tanner
Sep 15, 2015
Ms. Sharon Margaret Brokaw Tanner Augusta, GA. Ms. Sharon Margaret Brokaw Tanner passed into the arms of her Savior and Friend, Jesus, on September 15th, 2015, while surrounded by her family and friends, after fighting a 5 year 3 month battle with GBM cancer. Sharon was 63 years old. Sharon was born December 22nd, 1951, in Greenwood, MS, to Bill...
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