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Patrick  Robert Dechant

Patrick Robert Dechant

Apr 16, 2018

Patrick Robert Dechant (Patty), 25, of Martinez GA left us on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born in Eagle Lake, TX on June 27, 1992. Patrick only lived a short time in Texas before he, his brother Steven, and their mom moved first to Tennessee for a few years, then to Martinez, GA in 2001. As a child, Patrick...

Georgia  Brandon Malpass

Georgia Brandon Malpass

Apr 8, 2018

Entered into rest on April 5,2018 Mrs. Georgia Alma Brandon Malpass of Grovetown, Ga., wife of the late Ardell Malpass. The funeral will be Monday April 9, 2018 1:00pm at Thomas L. King Chapel with Pastor Mike Andrews officiating. Interment will be at Gracewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 4-6 pm at the funeral home. In lieu...

Frances  Bell Wingfield

Frances Bell Wingfield

Apr 5, 2018

Mrs. Frances Helen Bell Wingfield of Martinez, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was the daughter of Helen Avery Bell Lawrence and Curtis Jewel Bell. After the death of her father, her married Allen Lawrence who she called "Papa". She graduated from Morgan County High School and attended Young Harris College and Middle Tennessee University. In 1963 she...

Tyler  Lee Sherrod

Tyler Lee Sherrod

Apr 5, 2018

Tyler Lee Sherrod, 25, of Bloomingdale, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tyler was born in Savannah and was an insulator with Local Union #96. He was kindhearted and would do anything for anybody, putting others first in front of himself. He loved racing and started with his grandfather...

Phoebie  Anice Vaughn

Phoebie Anice Vaughn

Apr 4, 2018

Entered into rest on April 4 ,2018 Mrs. Phoebie Anice Vaughn of Martinez Ga. A Celebration of her Life will be held Friday April 6,2018 from 10:00 am-12:00 noon at Thomas L. King Funeral Home. The interment will be held at a later date. Mrs. Vaughn was born in Spartanburg SC. to the late Englesby and Laura Smith. She was...

Joy  Bird Stigall

Joy Bird Stigall

Apr 1, 2018

Entered into rest on April 1 ,2018 Mrs. Joy Bird Stigall of Appling Ga. The funeral mass will be held Wednesday April 4 ,2018 11;00 am at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Michael Hull celebrant. The Holy Rosary will be tonight at 7;30 pm at Thomas L. King Chapel. Interment will be held at a later date. In...

Joseph  Robert Canada

Joseph Robert Canada

Apr 1, 2018

Mr. Joseph Robert Canada, age 70, beloved husband of Donna Roper Canada, entered into rest Sunday, April 1, 2018 at University Hospital. Mr. Canada was born in Augusta to the late Herman and Katherine Deas Canada. There will be a Celebration of Life Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.. In addition to Mr. Canada's parents, he...

Ricky  Lee Minyard

Ricky Lee Minyard

Mar 30, 2018

Mr. Ricky Lee Minyard, age 54, entered into rest Friday, March 30, 2018 at Doctors Hospital. Ricky was born in Augusta to Leroy and Eugenia Ouzts Minyard. Ricky had been employed by Minyard Electrical as an Electrican. Ricky had a love for life and lived life to the fullest by his own means and terms. He had a Heart of...

Eileen  Judith Castorena

Eileen Judith Castorena

Mar 6, 2018

Entered into rest on March 6, 2018 Mrs. Eileen Judith Castorena wife of Mr. Casimiro Castorena of Augusta Ga. The service will be held Saturday March 10,2018 2;00 pm at the Thomas L. King Chapel with pastor Jimmy Wren officiating.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment at a later date. In...

Margaret  N. Wilson

Margaret N. Wilson

Mar 4, 2018

Margaret N. Wilson, 71, of Augusta, Ga passed away peacefully at University Hospital, Sunday March 4, 2018 at 2:31 A.M.. Margaret was born on January 8, 1947 in Manchester-By-The-Sea, Mass. she was the daughter of John and Marion Notman (Deceased). Margaret is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years Charlie Wilson; her daughter Keri Bentley (Russell); Step-daughters Beth Nelson,...

Richard  Paul Green

Richard Paul Green

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. Richard Paul Green, age 85, beloved husband of the late Shelia Y. Green, entered into rest Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Mr. Green was born in Quinnesee, MI to the late Arthur and Mildred Haggman Green. Before his retirement, Mr. Green had served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, serving a tour in Vietnam...

Margaret  Hewitt Newby

Margaret Hewitt Newby

Feb 18, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Anne Hewitt Newby, age 80, beloved wife of the late Heywood Cluese Newby, entered into rest, Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Westwood Extended Care. Mrs. Newby was born in Augusta to the late Steve and Margaret Hewitt. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be...

Michael  Walter Braswell

Michael Walter Braswell

Feb 18, 2018

Went to be with our lord on February 18, 2018 Mr. Michael (Tugar) Walter Braswell husband of Mrs. April (Tuja) Boyd Braswell of Augusta Ga. The Celebration of his Life will be held Friday February 23, 2018 from 11;00am-12;00 noon at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel .Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Mr. Braswell was a retired lab tech from...

Brian  Dale Ratcliff

Brian Dale Ratcliff

Feb 17, 2018

Brian Dale Ratcliff, 34, of North Augusta, South Carolina entered into rest on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Augusta University Health Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Brian was born on December 6, 1983 to Mark Dale and Denise Boyd Ratcliff in Augusta, Georgia. Brian was a 2002 honors graduate of North Augusta High School; a fun-loving compassionate spirit with a beautiful...

John  Franklin Rissmiller

John Franklin Rissmiller

Feb 14, 2018

Mr. John Franklin Rissmiller, age 70, beloved husband of Dorothy Dyer Rissmiller, entered into rest Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital. Mr. Rissmiller was born in Pottsville, PA to the late Franklin and Anna Wiggham Rissmiller. Before his retirement, Mr. Rissmiller had been employed by Eisenhower Medical Center as a Ward Secretary. Prior to that, Mr. Rissmiller had...

Wesley  Thomas Hartley  Jr.

Wesley Thomas Hartley Jr.

Feb 11, 2018

Wesley Thomas Hartley Jr., 34, of Augusta GA went to be with the Lord Monday, February 5th 2018. Wesley was passionate about racing and softball with lots of love for family, friends, children, and animals. He took pride in his job working as an equipment operator for Savannah Utilities. He is survived by his daughter, Isabella Jade Barfield, his mother...

Angela  Galloway Lockaby

Angela Galloway Lockaby

Feb 10, 2018

Mrs. Angela Lynn Galloway Lockaby, 45, beloved wife of Jay Lockaby, entered into rest Saturday, February 10, 2018. Mrs. Lockaby was born in Easley, SC to Larry and Gwen Sewell Galloway. She was employed by the Department of Juvenile Services for the state of Georgia as a Counselor. In addition to Mrs. Lockaby's husband and parents, she is also survived...

William  Robert O&#;Kelley  Iii

William Robert O&#;Kelley Iii

Feb 6, 2018

Entered into rest on February 6 ,2018 Mr. William Robert O'Kelley III of Augusta Ga. A graveside service will be held Friday February 9,2018 at 10;00 am at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Dr. Michael Davenport officiating .Mr. O'Kelley was preceded in death by his parents Mr.William R. O'Kelley Jr and Mrs. Henrietta W. O'Kelley . Mr O'Kelley was retired from...

Helen  Schwoerer Howarth

Helen Schwoerer Howarth

Feb 5, 2018

Mrs. Helen Hedwig Howarth passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 5, 2018. Born in Graz, Austria, she is the daughter of the late Stephen Schwoerer and Herta Schwoerer. She is preceeded in death by her son Fred Justin Howarth. She is survived by her children; William Howarth and Ingrid Howarth along with her grandaughter Kristina Howarth. There will...

Judith  Christian Jennings

Judith Christian Jennings

Feb 4, 2018

Mrs. Judith Elaine Christian Jennings, beloved wife of John Carmen Jennings, Jr., for 63 years, entered into rest Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Doctors Hospital. Mrs. Jennings was born in Augusta to the late Foster and Josephine Strickland Christian. Mrs. Jennings was a member of Lumpkin Road Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and will be greatly...

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