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Jerry Mathewson

Jerry Mathewson

Jan 10, 2015

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Jerry Wayne Mathewson entered into rest Saturday, January 10, 2015 at University Hospital. Mr. Mathewson was born in Hudson, NC to the late Marcus R. Mathewson and Verna Shell Mathewson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired from Kroger Grocery Store. Mr. Mathewson was a devout father and grandfather and was always...

Diane Faircloth

Diane Faircloth

Jan 1, 2015

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at University Hospital. Ms. Faircloth was 62 and was born in Columbia, S.C. but had lived in Augusta, Ga. for 36 years. She previously worked as a bookkeeper at Baird & Co. and Augusta Sportswear. Ms. Faircloth is survived by her daughter, Leslie Spence (Alan) and son, Jeremy Faircloth...

Thomas Coursey  Jr.

Thomas Coursey Jr.

Dec 30, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Thomas M. Coursey, Jr., son of Thomas M. and Helen Tankersley Coursey, Sr., entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on December 30, 2014. Thomas was a graduate of Grovetown High School, and a Columbia County native. He was employed by Mellow Mushroom. His favorite pastime was skateboarding and listening to music. When he was not working you...

Tammy Faircloth

Tammy Faircloth

Dec 19, 2014

EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Tammy Lynn D. Faircloth, wife of Mr. Danny Ray Faircloth, entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on December 19, 2014. Tammy was the daughter of Mr. Ralph W. Dodson and Mrs. Heidi Varnadore. Tammy was a life-long resident of Columbia County and was a graduate of Evans High School and Brenau University. She was a research...

Albert Green

Albert Green

Dec 2, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital. Mr. Albert Louis Green, 69, son of the late Albert Green, Sr. and Bessie Stubbs Green. Albert was born in Kansas City, Mo. and served with honor with twenty years of service in the U.S. Army and one tour in Vietnam. A private memorial service will...

Johnny Lowe  Iii

Johnny Lowe Iii

Dec 1, 2014

BLYTHE, Ga. - Mr. Johnny Morgan Lowe III entered into rest Monday, December 1, 2014. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the cemetery. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Lowe, Jr., and Ruth McNeely Lowe;...

Maggie Swint

Maggie Swint

Dec 1, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Maggie Eunice (Percival) Swint, 82, entered into rest Monday, December 1, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital. Mrs. Swint is the wife of 58 years to William (Bill) Swint. She was born in Harlem, GA to the late James R. Percival and Maggie Lee Pearson Percival. Mrs. Swint is a member of Mosaic United Methodist Church. She...

Douglas Riggs

Douglas Riggs

Nov 25, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his residence, Mr. Douglas Lee Riggs, 81, husband of Mrs. Evelyn Strickland Riggs. Funeral service will be held at the graveside Friday, November 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Tony Henderson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery. Mr. Riggs was born...

Kimberley Kitchens

Kimberley Kitchens

Nov 25, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Miss Kimberley Ivey Kitchens, daughter of Mr. Kenneth and Stephanie Kitchens of Augusta, Ga., entered into rest on November 25, 2014. Kimberly lived in this area all of her life. She was employed by Applebee s and CVS Drug Co. Survivors are her parents, Kenneth and Stephanie O. Kitchens; brother, Kenneth Ivey Kitchens II; sister, Ashley Nicole...

Alton Garrison

Alton Garrison

Nov 8, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dr. Alton F. Garrison, 74, beloved husband of Harriett Harris Garrison entered into rest on November 8, 2014 at Doctors Hospital. Dr. Garrison graduated from Richmond Academy, University of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia. He was a Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon in Augusta for 39 years. He was instrumental in starting the Joseph M....

Neil Norton

Neil Norton

Nov 2, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Surrounded by his family, Mr. Neil Norton, husband of the late Peggy Norton, went to be with his Lord on October 31, 2014. Neil and Peggy were married for 52 years. He was the son of the late Ruben and Martha Norton. Survivors: children: Eddie Mears (Sandy) of Michigan, Mike Efremoff, Grovetown, David Efremoff, Grovetown, Donna Efremoff...

Lillie Clabey

Lillie Clabey

Oct 29, 2014

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence in Martinez, Mrs. Lillie Clabey, wife of the late Howard E. Clabey. Mrs. Clabey was the daughter of the late Wallace and Virginia Toole, Sr. She was a retired sales clerk for K-Mart. She was preceded in death by her son, Wally Clabey. Survivors: two sons, Howard Gary Clabey, Mark Clabey;...

Linda Henley

Linda Henley

Oct 28, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence in Augusta on October 23, 2014, Mrs. Linda Edwards Henley, wife of John Henley. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Kenneth Gross officiating. Visitation will be after the service. Survivors: husband, John Henley;...

Ruby  Turlington Preuss

Ruby Turlington Preuss

Oct 19, 2014

Ruby Turlington Preuss WILLISTON, S.C. - Entered into rest on Oct.17 at her residence, Mrs. Ruby A. Turlington Preuss, wife of Mr. Leo Preuss Sr., of Williston, S.C. Mrs. Preuss was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Turlington. She and Leo were married for 55 years. Survivors: Husband Leo Preuss Sr.; two sons Leo Preuss Jr. and George...

Ruby Preuss

Ruby Preuss

Oct 17, 2014

WILLISTON, S.C. - Mrs. Ruby A. Turlington Preuss, wife of Mr. Leo Preuss, Sr. entered into rest on October 17, 2014 at her residence in Williston, S.C. Mrs. Preuss was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Turlington. She and Leo were married for 55 years. Survivors are her husband, Leo Preuss, Sr.; 2 sons, Leo Preuss, Jr., and...

Wayne Paugh

Wayne Paugh

Oct 17, 2014

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Entered into rest on October 17, 2014 at University Hospital, Mr. Wayne M. Paugh of Hephzibah, Ga. Mr. Paugh was the son of the late Robert and Virgie Paugh. He was a construction superintendent for AT&T and Southern Bell. Survivors: two sons, Robert Paugh (Robin), William Paugh (LaiLani); one brother, Blake Paugh; four sisters, Fern Lee, Margie...

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

Oct 8, 2014

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on October 8, 2014, Mr. Eric Brett Smith, husband of Mrs. Tracy M. Smith of Martinez. Mr. Smith was a chemical operator. He was born in Corpus Christi, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee Smith. Survivors: wife, Tracy M. Smith; one son, Aaron Cannon; three daughters, Melissa Mathis, Nicole...

Sandra Zeberg

Sandra Zeberg

Oct 5, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence on October 2, 2014. A graveside service will be held at Bellevue Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 with Chaplain Elsie Odom officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the graveside. There will be no visitation. Thomas L. King Funeral Home.

John Paugh

John Paugh

Oct 5, 2014

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. John Wayne Paugh, husband of Debra F. Paugh of Hephzibah, entered into rest at his residence on October 3, 2014. Mr. Paugh was the son of Mr. Wayne and Anita Paugh. He was an Iron Worker with Local #709 SEIW. He was preceded in death by his brother, J. D. Paugh. Survivors include his wife, Debra...

Charlotte Parker

Charlotte Parker

Sep 30, 2014

Humphries Parker EVANS, Ga. - Charlotte Ann Humphries Parker, 73, of Evans, GA, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 30th while at home. Ms. Parker was born on January 7, 1941, in Vesuvius, VA where she was subsequently raised. She was the daughter of the late Clyde H. Humphries and Margaret Polly Morris Humphries. Ms. Parker was a member...

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