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William Reeves

William Reeves

Apr 15, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on April 15, 2016, Mr. William T. (Billy) Reeves, son of the late William H. and Montine P. Reeves. Billy was a Master Barber and ran Golden Shears Barber Shop for many years with family friend and business partner Johnny Nichols. Billy was a computer consultant and he played the guitar in several bands....

Tammy Canady

Tammy Canady

Apr 12, 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at GRU on April 12, 2016, Miss Tammy K. Canady, daughter of Mr. Veroy Canady and the late Doris Adele Smith Canady of Augusta. She lived all of her life in Augusta. Tammy began her employment with Augusta-Richmond County on February 25, 1991, where she worked as a deputy clerk in the Real Estate...

Brad Basey  Jr.

Brad Basey Jr.

Apr 9, 2016

HARLEM. Ga. - Entered into rest on April 9, 2016 Brad Daniel Basey, JR. of Harlem Ga. The funeral service will be held Thursday April 14, 2016 at 11 a.m. in West Acres Baptist Church with Brother Jim Martin and Chris Johns officiating. He will lie in state l- hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial...

Mildred Newman

Mildred Newman

Apr 7, 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mildred Johnston Newman, 91, beloved wife of the late Charles W. Newman, entered into rest Thursday, April 7, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Neman was born in Augusta, GA to the late Leroy and Myrtis James Johnston. She was a founding member of Flowing Wells Holiness Church and a member of Flowing Wells Worship Center. Funeral...

Javis Presley

Javis Presley

Apr 3, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Javis Fred Presley entered into rest Sunday, April 3, 2016 at University Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Bennett Hixon Presley; Mr. Presley was born in Greeneville, TN to the late Perry and Lula Fields Presley. He was a member of Lewis United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday,...

Alan Tankersley

Alan Tankersley

Apr 2, 2016

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest at his residence in Grovetown, Ga., on March 28, 2016, Mr. Alan C. Tankersley, son of the late Donald and Carole Tankersley. Alan was born in Augusta, Ga., and lived all of his life in this area. He was employed by Kroger Co. Survivors: one sister, Denise Lambert; one brother, Tiger Tankersley; one nephew...

Dale Davis

Dale Davis

Apr 1, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Eldus "Dale" Davis, 51, entered into rest Friday, April 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Dale was born in Thomson, GA to James E. and Joyce Kitchens Davis. Dale was a 1983 graduate of Evans High School. He was an avid NASCAR racing, bowling, fishing, and wrestling fan. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m.,...

Hat Whisman

Hat Whisman

Mar 31, 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Hat Thi Tran Whisman, 72, beloved wife of Michael Ray Whisman, Sr., entered into rest Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Golden Living Center. Mrs. Whisman was born in Vietnam to the late Duong and Thin Thi Nguyen Tran. Family members in addition to her husband, Michael R. Whisman, are three daughters, Joni Tran of Saskatchewan,...

Chester Brown

Chester Brown

Mar 24, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Chester V. Brown, 83, beloved husband of Vicky V. Brown, entered into rest Thursday, March 24, 2016 at GRU Hospital. Mr. Brown was born in Selma, NC to the late Jasper and Lyda Turner Brown. He was a member of Pine View Baptist Church and the Philippine American Cultural Society of Augusta. Mr. Brown was a...

Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis

Mar 19, 2016

APPLING, Ga. - Entered into rest on March 19, 2016, Mrs. Elizabeth Sargent Davis, wife of the late Henry Leonard Davis of Appling. Mrs. Davis lived all of her life in this area. She was the daughter of the late William F. and Queenie Hadden Sargent. She retired from nursing and lab service from civil service. A graveside service will...

Annette Dobyne

Annette Dobyne

Mar 19, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Annette Frierson Dobyne, 79, beloved wife of Robert O. Dobyne, entered into rest Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Dobyne was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area and the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Moring Frierson. She was a member of The Sanctuary Church. Mrs. Dobyne...

Albert Dowdy

Albert Dowdy

Mar 18, 2016

HARLEM, Ga. - Mr. Albert Gerald Dowdy, 72, beloved husband of Carol Artus Dowdy, entered into rest Friday, March 18, 2016 at Doctors Hospital. Mr. Dowdy was born in Glenville, GA to the late Earl "Doc" and Edith Wylds Dowdy. He married Mrs. Dowdy in 1974 and served in the U.S. Army and later worked for U.S. Battery. He was...

Neisha Clarke

Neisha Clarke

Mar 14, 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Neisha Wicker Clarke, 70, beloved wife of John E. Clarke, Jr., entered into rest Monday, March 14, 2016 at Doctors Hospital. Mrs. Clarke was born in Newberry, S.C. to the late Margaret Wicker Yarborough. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was always the matriarch...

Erin Tucker

Erin Tucker

Mar 4, 2016

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest on March 4, 2016, Mrs. Erin Meagher Tucker, wife of Cory Daniel Tucker. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 3 p.m. in the Thomas L. King Chapel with Beth Meagher officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Ponda Holt

Ponda Holt

Mar 4, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Ponda Dickens Holt, 64, wife of Mr. James E. Holt, Sr., entered into rest at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Mrs. Holt was a member of First Christian Church, where she was an active member and a Deaconess of the church. She loved spending time with her family, cooking,...

Richard Palocsik

Richard Palocsik

Mar 1, 2016

"Rick" HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Entered into rest on March 1, 2016 at University Hospital, Mr. Richard "Rick" A. Palocsik, husband of Mrs. Betty Ivy Palocsik of Hephzibah, Ga. Mr. Palocsik was retired Master Sgt. E-7 with 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for Standard Aero in Augusta. He was a...

Christie Bailey

Christie Bailey

Feb 29, 2016

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at Select Speciality Hospital February 29, 2016, Christie Jo Bailey, daughter of the late Robert G. and Shirley Spence. Christie was a nurse for Richmond County Board of Education. She lived all of her life in this area. Survivors: one brother, Robert Alan and wife Leslie Spence, Martinez, Ga.; one sister, Carla and husband...

William Walker

William Walker

Feb 23, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on February 23, 2016, Mr. William Ray (Bubba) Walker of Martinez, Ga. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas L. King Chapel with Chaplain Race Lariscy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made...

Lanell Spires

Lanell Spires

Feb 21, 2016

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on February 21, 2016, Mrs. Lanell (Nell) Wells Spires, wife of Mr. Carl Spires of Martinez, Ga. The funeral service will be Wednesday, February 24, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at West Acres Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Harmon and Rev. Denny Mack officiating. Mrs. Spires will lie in state one hour prior to the service....

Betty Wagaman

Betty Wagaman

Feb 17, 2016

EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest at University Hospital on February 17, 2016, Mrs. Betty H. Wagaman, wife of the late Ken Wagaman of Evans, Ga. Mrs. Wagaman was the daughter of the late Alton and Lela Mae Howell. She was retired from the Thomson Co. Survivors: one son, Bill Smith, Martinez, Ga.; four daughters, Rosa Hall, Cashiers, NC, Ricky...

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