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Joanne Cliett

Joanne Cliett

Feb 22, 2017

Mrs. JoAnne Cliett 77, beloved wife of Cecil Cliett, entered into rest Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. Mrs. Cliett was born in Augusta, GA to the late John and Mattie Scoggins Williamson. She was a Baptist, an avid golfer and bowler, and was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Funeral services will be graveside, at Bellevue Memorial...

Michael Frank "Poppy" Klozer

Michael Frank "Poppy" Klozer

Feb 18, 2017

Entered into rest on Feb. 18, 2017 with his family at his side, Mr. Michael Frank (Poppy) Klozer, beloved husband of 49 years to Mrs. Nancy Harden Klozer of Martinez, Ga. He is the son of the late Emil and Janelle Klozer. Mr. Klozer was a graduate of Academy of Richmond County. He also attended Brewton Parker and Augusta University....

Brenda  Johnson James

Brenda Johnson James

Feb 10, 2017

Entered into rest on February 10, 2017 Mrs. Brenda Johnson James wife of 33 years to Mr. Allen Roy James of Blythe, GA. Mrs. James was a member of Blythe Baptist Church. Mrs. James was the daughter of the late Fred and Nora Johnson. She was preceded in death by her brother James Johnson and sister Jewel Oxford. Additional survivors...

Dorothy Ellington

Dorothy Ellington

Feb 10, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Doreen Turner Ellington - GROVETOWN - Entered into rest on February 10, 2017 Mrs. Dorothy Doreen Turner Ellington of Grovetown, GA. wife of the late Calvin Ellington. Mrs. Ellington was retired from One Way Christian School as the Financial Secretary. She was a member of Dayspring Baptist Church. She loved working in her garden and being with her...

David  Daniel Hensley

David Daniel Hensley

Feb 9, 2017

Mr. David Daniel Hensley of Hendersonville, NC. entered into rest on February 9, 2017. Mr. Hensley will be conveyed to Hendersonville, NC. Additional arrangements are incomplete at this time. Thomas L King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 124 Davis Road, Martinez, GA 30907, 706-863-6747, www.kingfh.com

Gregory  Michael Meagher

Gregory Michael Meagher

Feb 5, 2017

Sgt. Gregory Michael Meagher (57), a 33 year Veteran of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office entered into rest Sunday, February 5, 2017. Sgt. Meagher was born in Cherry Point, NC. to Gregory F. Meagher of Arizona and Josephine Bergman Wasburn of North Augusta, SC. Sgt. Meagher was a member of the Police Benevolent Association of Georgia. He was proud of...

Ann  Maddox Hester

Ann Maddox Hester

Feb 5, 2017

Mrs. Ann Maddox Hester, 85, beloved wife of the late Reverend Marvin Parker Hester, Sr., died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Hester is survived by a son, Marty Hester; a daughter, Marian Hope Meringolo; and 3 grandchildren. Thomas L. King Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 124...

Beatrice Hammer "Bea" Byrd

Beatrice Hammer "Bea" Byrd

Feb 1, 2017

Mrs. Beatrice "Bea" Hammer Byrd 71, beloved wife of 54 years to Vernon Byrd, entered into rest Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Bea was born in Augusta, GA to the late Arnold and Josie Lee Hammer. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be greatly missed....

John  Roy Aycox

John Roy Aycox

Jan 29, 2017

Mr. John Roy Aycox 82, beloved husband for 62 years to Constance Hill Aycox, entered into rest Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Doctors Hospital. Mr. Aycox was born in Jefferson County to the late Homer and Kathleen Peebles Aycox. He was a member of Christ Way Christian Church, a member of Circle M Hunting Club, and an avid outdoors-man. Funeral...

Dorothy  Kutzing Effinger

Dorothy Kutzing Effinger

Jan 25, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Julia Kutzing Effinger, 88, beloved wife of the late Robert W. Effinger, entered into rest Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Kentwood Extended Care. Mrs. Effinger was the daughter of the late Erick and Hermina Grosskopf Effinger. She was a member of Grovetown United Methodist Church and she loved to knit and crochet and crocheted over 60 sweaters for...

Grover Zimmerman

Grover Zimmerman

Jan 21, 2017

Entered into rest on January 21, 2017 Mr. Grover Zimmerman husband of the late Justine Glover Zimmerman of Grovetown, GA. Mr. Zimmerman was retired from the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and served in both the Army and Air force. Mr Zimmerman is survived by 2 sons Ted Zimmerman of Greenwood, SC and Ken Zimmerman of Evans, GA, 1 daughter...

Vidal  G. Pena

Vidal G. Pena

Jan 19, 2017

Mr. Vidal G. Pena, 89, beloved husband of Hildagard Nightengale Pena, entered into rest January 19, 2017 at Eisenhower Medical Center. Mr. Pena was born in Texas to the late Epano and Christina Pena. He had served in the Army during the Korean War, was employed at the Augusta Chronicle for 20 years, and loved his white Terrier, Toby. Memorial...

Gary  Lewis Walters  Sr.

Gary Lewis Walters Sr.

Jan 15, 2017

Mr. Gary Lewis Walters, Sr. 74, beloved husband of Mrs. Nancy Clements Walters, entered into rest Sunday, January 15, 2017 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Walters was born in Altoona, PA to the late Leroy and Mary Gray Walters. He had served in the Army and later retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass and then worked for 10...

Brenda  Cochran Barrett

Brenda Cochran Barrett

Jan 11, 2017

Mrs. Brenda Cochran Barrett, wife of Mr. Ronald Lee Barrett Sr, entered into rest on January 11, 2017. Mrs. Barrett was a retired nurse of 35 years from Doctor's Hospital. She was a member of Pineview Baptist Church and taught the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. She loved her husband, children and grandchild. She was a devoted Christian. Additional...

Larry Cason

Larry Cason

Jan 10, 2017

Entered into rest on Jan 8,2017 Mr. Larry Cason husband of Mrs. Peggy Oneal Cason of Martinez Ga. Mr. Cason lived in the Augusta area most of his life. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a retired Post Master. He is preceded in death by his parents Adam L.D. Cason and Doris Cason McKenzie and his sister Joyce Jennings. Survivors...

Alton  Henry Rau  Sr.

Alton Henry Rau Sr.

Jan 6, 2017

Entered into rest on January 6, 2017 Mr. Alton Henry Rau Sr. husband of Mrs. Loretta Manders Rau of Augusta, GA. Mr. Rau was a member of Abilene Baptist Church. A retired bus driver with Trailways Bus Line. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Rau was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He especially loved his dogs. Mr....

Edward  C. Smith

Edward C. Smith

Dec 27, 2016

Entered into rest on December 27, 2016 Mr. Edward C. Smith husband of the late Gladys Renew Smith of Augusta, GA. Mr. Smith was a baptist. A Mason with the Martinez Masonic Lodge. He was self employed as a Charles Chips Distributor. He was a World War II Veteran Sgt. 1st class with the 4th Infantry Division. Mr. Smith is...

Jack  Edward Borst

Jack Edward Borst

Dec 25, 2016

Butcher - Retired Food Lion Entered into rest on December 25, 2016 Mr. Jack Edward Borst of Grovetown, Ga. Graveside services will be held Wednesday December 28, 2016 at 1:00pm at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Dr. Michael Davenport officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00am until 12:00pm at the funeral home. Mr. Borst was a baptist and...

James  Larry Luckey

James Larry Luckey

Dec 23, 2016

Mr. James "Larry" Luckey went home to be with our Lord on December 23, 2016 after an extended illness. He was born on May 25, 1943 in Augusta, GA. Larry's life was distinguished by his service to his country as a Navy Seabee during the Vietnam War. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta, GA; a man...

Michael  Wayne Moses

Michael Wayne Moses

Dec 21, 2016

Michael Wayne (PA-PA) Moses (Rough Rider), Retired Eisenhower Information Management (22 years), entered into rest on December 21, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at 7 PM at Thomas L. King Chapel with Pastor Dale Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment...

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