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Oscar Calvin "Oc" Maddox

Oscar Calvin "Oc" Maddox

Feb 16, 2020

Oscar "OC" Calvin Maddox Augusta, Georgia-Entered into rest on February 16, 2020 Mr. Oscar Calvin (OC) Maddox husband of Mrs. Shirley Powell Maddox of Augusta Ga. Mr. Maddox was a retired self employed carpenter,he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Ida Maddox, three sons; Oscar, Michael, Joseph...

John  Michael Ivey

John Michael Ivey

Feb 15, 2020

John Michael Ivey Augusta , GA-Entered into rest on February 15, 2020 in Columbia County, GA. Mr. John Michael Ivey, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wyke C. Ivey Jr. John was born on December 16, 1942 in Augusta GA. He graduated from Richmond Academy. John was a licensed Funeral Director in the State of Georgia, and was employed...

Robert  E. (Bob)  Smitherman  Sr.

Robert E. (Bob) Smitherman Sr.

Feb 15, 2020

Robert (Bob) E. Smitherman, Sr. Martinez, Georgia-Mr. Robert "Bob" E. Smitherman, Sr., age 72, beloved husband of Dorothy Mixon Smitherman, entered into rest Saturday, February 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Smitherman was born in Augusta to the late Howard and Eva James Smitherman. He was an avid UGA fan and loved spending time with his...

John  F. Kemp

John F. Kemp

Feb 14, 2020

John F. Kemp Martinez , GA-John F. Kemp, 72, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2020. The love of his life, Jean, left this world on June 30, 2020, and most appropriately he joined her in Paradise on Valentine's Day! John was born in the Bronx, New York, the son of the late Frank and Florence (Narisco) Kemp...

Helen  Udell Gee

Helen Udell Gee

Feb 8, 2020

Helen Udell GeeMartinez, Georgia-Mrs. Helen Udell Gee, age 91, beloved wife of the late Robert M. Gee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 08, 2020. Mrs. Gee was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late Howard and Emma Kinsey Udell. Mrs. Gee had retired from University Hospital as an Executive Secretary for John Calhoun of the...

Steve  Gregory Reeves

Steve Gregory Reeves

Jan 30, 2020

Steve Gregory Reeves Martinez, Georgia-Steve was a caring, sweet, and a funny person. He loved life and lived large! Even though Stevie loved Stevie, he always made time to visit his family and friends. He was adored by his late parents, Louise & Russell Reeves. It was never a secret that he was the favorite child. He had a large...

Carolyn  Dwenia Coursey

Carolyn Dwenia Coursey

Jan 24, 2020

Carolyn Dwenia Coursey Grovetown, GA-Mrs. Carolyn Dwenia Coursey, age 88, of Grovetown, entered into rest January 24, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Coursey was born in Greenville, North Carolina to the late Rollie H. Wright, and Onie McQway Wright. She had worked as a telephone operator for Southern Bell. Survivors include her two daughters Cindy Port of Grovetown, and Cathy...

Christopher  Lee Anderson

Christopher Lee Anderson

Jan 23, 2020

Christopher Anderson, 45, beloved son of Karl Heinz Anderson of Augusta, Ga., and Barry and Kathy Tabor of Appling, Ga., passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, January 23. 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Manuel and Boyce Pantoja, James and Angelo Anderson; stepmother, Debbie Anderson; uncles, Dwaine "Skeeter" and Jonathan "Skipper" Pantoja; aunt, Theresa Anderson. Chris,...

Donald  Christopher Rudd

Donald Christopher Rudd

Jan 23, 2020

Donald Christopher Rudd Grovetown, GA-Donald Christopher "Chris" Rudd 60 of Grovetown, Georgia passed away on January 21,2020, surrounded by his family. Chris was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina and was the son of the late Richard David Rudd, Sr. and the late Inez Reeves Lamp. Chris spent most of his time in Bamburg, South Carolina. He served 8 years in...

Donald Rudd

Donald Rudd

Jan 21, 2020

Donald passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Donald was a resident of Grovetown, Georgia.

Benny C. "Ben" Brandenburg  Jr.

Benny C. "Ben" Brandenburg Jr.

Jan 15, 2020

Benny "Ben" C. Brandenburg, Jr. Evans, Georgia-Mr. Benny "Ben" C. Brandenburg, Jr, age 76, beloved husband of Mrs.Vera F. Brandenburg for over 50 years, entered into rest Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Brandenburg served in the VietNam War and later worked and retired as an Engineer for Norfolk Southern Railway. He was a...

Benny Brandenburg

Benny Brandenburg

Jan 15, 2020

Benny passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Benny was a resident of Georgia.

Peggy  Ruth Mays

Peggy Ruth Mays

Jan 8, 2020

Peggy Ruth Mays, passed away on January 8th with her family by her side. She was married to her childhood sweetheart Tommy Mays whom she met in 3rd grade and later married after high school graduation in 1960. They were married for 58 years. She was a Master Cosmetologist but chose her family over career. She loved her soul mate,...

Steve Reeves

Steve Reeves

Jan 1, 2020

Steve passed away in January 2020.

Steve was a resident of Georgia.

Alvin Hoover "Buster" Dorn  Jr.

Alvin Hoover "Buster" Dorn Jr.

Dec 24, 2019

Alvin "Buster" Hoover Dorn, Jr. Augusta, GA-Entered into rest on December 24, 2019 Mr. Alvin "Buster" Hoover Dorn, Jr. son of the late Alvin and Bernice Dorn Sr. of Martinez GA. A Celebration of Buster's life will be held Monday, December 30, 2019 at Thomas L. King Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M.until8:00 P.M.. Including his parents, he is preceded in...

Dorothea  Mathews Tankerlsey

Dorothea Mathews Tankerlsey

Dec 4, 2019

Dorothea Mathews Tankerlsey Appling, GA-Mrs. Dorothea Mathews Tankersley, of Appling GA, beloved wife of Mr. Robert "Deke" Tankersley, age 84, entered into rest on Wednesday December 4, 2019 at her residence. A funeral service will be held on Friday December 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Sharon Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the church...

Melba Sue Bagley Bevill

Melba Sue Bagley Bevill

Dec 1, 2019

Melba Sue Bagley Bevill Aiken, SC-Mrs. Melba Sue Bagley Bevill, 83, of Aiken SC, passed away at Pepper Hill Nursing Center on Sunday December 1, 2019. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday December 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Thomas L. King Chapel with Steve Connor officiating. Interment will be beside her husband at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Sue...

Melba Bevill

Melba Bevill

Dec 1, 2019

Melba was born on August 7, 1936 and passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Melba was a resident of Aiken, South Carolina at the time of passing.

Bruce Olyowski

Bruce Olyowski

Nov 27, 2019

Bruce passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Bruce was a resident of Georgia at the time of passing.

Shelvy  Jean Sanderson

Shelvy Jean Sanderson

Nov 26, 2019

Shelvy Jean Sanderson Louisville, Georgia-Mrs. Shelvy Jean Sanderson, wife of the late Roger P. Sanderson, of Louisville GA, entered into rest on November 26, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital in Louisville GA. Shelvy was the daughter of the late Herman E. and Abbri Etheredge. She was a member of Curtis Baptist Church. Private interment will be held at Westover Memorial Park....

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