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Blanche Bush

Blanche Bush

Sep 26, 2014

APPLING, Ga. - Entered into rest on September 26, 2014 at Lake Crossing Nursing Center, Mrs. Blanche Bush, wife of Mr. Philip Bush of Appling. Mrs. Bush was the daughter of the late Leon and Mabel Persons. She was married to Mr. Bush for 70 years and was a homemaker. Survivors are her husband, Philip Bush; sons, Steve Bush and...

James Barner  Sr.

James Barner Sr.

Sep 24, 2014

Retired Civil Engineer MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Doctors Hospital. Mr. James K. Barner, Sr., 92, husband of the late Mrs. Joy Stroud Barner. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, September 27 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Dewain French officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the graveside....

Donnie Powell

Donnie Powell

Sep 14, 2014

APPLING, Ga. - Donnie Wayne Powell or "Dumplin" was an astonishing out of this world guy. A funny old man with a big ole heart. He could make friends with just about anybody he met. He'd put smiles on their faces and joy in their hearts. He was definitely a family man by the way he loved spending time with...

Billy Fife  Jr.

Billy Fife Jr.

Sep 11, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his residence, Mr. Billy Monroe Fife, Jr., 55, husband of Mrs. Margaret Smith Fife. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2014 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel with Rev. Todd Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Cemetery. Mr. Fife was born in Michigan. He...

Margaret Stewart

Margaret Stewart

Sep 10, 2014

EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest at University Hospital on September 10, 2014, Mrs. Margaret Stewart, wife of the late Lonnie O. Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was born in Richmond County and lived here all of her life. She was retired from the Doctors Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Louie O. and Beatrice Carter Lowe. She was preceded...

Jo  Ann Powell

Jo Ann Powell

Sep 5, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on Sept. 5, 2014, Mrs. Jo Ann Powell, wife of Mr. Allen Jerry Powell of Grovetown, Ga. Mrs. Powell was retired from the Kroger Co. She was born in Gibson, Ga. to the late "Rooks" and Marion P. Logue. She was a member of the Bellevue Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Allen...

Louise Etterle

Louise Etterle

Aug 25, 2014

EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest on August 25, 2014 at Westwood Nursing Center, Mrs. Louise Etterle, wife of the late Johnnie H. Etterle of Augusta. Louise was the daughter of the late Elijah and Leola McKay Barrertine. She retired from Southern Bell after 38 years of service. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Chilton. Survivors: daughter,...

Vera Kontoes

Vera Kontoes

Aug 15, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on August 15, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital, Mrs. Vera H. Kontoes, wife of the late William Kontoes. Funeral will be private. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga.

Graham Logan  Jr.

Graham Logan Jr.

Aug 11, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Colonel (Ret.) Graham A. Logan Jr., husband to Nell C. Logan, deceased, entered into rest August 11, 2014. Col. Logan (90) and Nell were both natives of Selma, Alabama. Upon graduating from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. During World War II, he was assigned to the 453rd Bomber Group (Heavy), 8th Army...

Daniel Lehman

Daniel Lehman

Aug 6, 2014

EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest at the Charlie Norwood V.A. Medical Center on Saturday, August 2, 2014, Mr. Daniel B. Lehman, 55, husband of Mrs. Yong Yi Lehman. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with a military chaplain officiating. The family will receive friends...

Carole Tankersley

Carole Tankersley

Aug 4, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest at Lake Crossing Nursing Center on August 4, 2014, Mrs. Carole Tankersley, wife of the late Donald Tankersley. Survivors: two sons, Donald (Tiger) Tankersley (Karen), Alan Tankersley; one daughter, Denise Lambert; 3 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association, 326 Greene St., Augusta, Ga. 30901. There will be...

Daniel  B. Lehman

Daniel B. Lehman

Aug 2, 2014

News Death Notice LEHMAN, Mr. Daniel B. 55, entered into rest at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA on Saturday, August 2, 2014. A memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with a Military Chaplain and full military honors. The family will receive friends...

Michael Harman

Michael Harman

Aug 2, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, August 2, 2014 at GRMC, Mr. Steven Michael Harman, 60. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel at 7:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until time of service. Michael was born in Augusta, Ga. He worked as a...

Benjamin Jones

Benjamin Jones

Jul 24, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on July 24, 2014, Mr. Benjamin D. Jones, son of Mr. Bruce Douglas and Brenda W. Jones of Augusta, Ga. Survivors are his parents, Bruce and Brenda Jones; brother, Joseph Smith (Rebecca); sister, Ashly Davis (John); 2 nieces, Alexia Chavez, Courtlyn Smith; grandmother, Joyce Wigginton; grandmother, Connie Jones; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral...

Claude Thompson  Jr.

Claude Thompson Jr.

Jul 23, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Retired Msg. Claude Thompson, Jr., age 83, today the earth stood still and laid to rest a man words could not describe. A loyal patriot serving occupation of Germany WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, earning numerous awards and medals. Great father and grandfather any kid could wish for. On Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Doctors Hospital. Longtime...

James Swint

James Swint

Jul 23, 2014

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest July 23, 2014 at his residence. Mr. James A. Swint, 87, husband of Mrs. Earline Coursey Swint. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tim Pendry officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery. The family will receive friends today at the...

Jonnie Murphy

Jonnie Murphy

Jul 23, 2014

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on July 23, 2014 at her residence, Mrs. Jonnie Goodwin Murphy, wife of the late William Murphy. Jonnie was the daughter of the late Luther and Cora Connor. She lived in this area all of her life. She retired from Winn Dixie where she worked as Floral Designer. She was preceded in death by...

James Jones

James Jones

Jul 16, 2014

APPLING, Ga. - Entered into rest at GRU Medical Center on July 16, 2014, Mr. James "Caggie" Jones. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. graveside in Westview Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday morning at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home between the hours of 9-10...

Dorothy Powell

Dorothy Powell

Jul 4, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on July 4, 2014 at her residence, Mrs. Dorothy Powell, wife of the late William Alex Powell of Augusta, Ga. Mrs. Powell was retired from the Sibley Mill and the Kendall Co. She was preceded in death by her son, James Powell and by her great-great-grandchild, Aiyanna Rachels. Survivors: one daughter, Jeanette Matthews; nine...

Betty Cooper

Betty Cooper

Jun 29, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at GRMC, Mrs. Betty S. Cooper, wife of the late Julian Cooper of Clearwater, S.C. Survivors: one daughter, Julia Seigler; two grandchildren, Ellis and Leah; one brother, Fred Screws. A graveside service will be held in Hillcrest Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with the...

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