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Douglas Riggs

Douglas Riggs

Nov 25, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his residence, Mr. Douglas Lee Riggs, 81, husband of Mrs. Evelyn Strickland Riggs. Funeral service will be held at the graveside Friday, November 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Tony Henderson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery. Mr. Riggs was born...

Kimberley Kitchens

Kimberley Kitchens

Nov 25, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Miss Kimberley Ivey Kitchens, daughter of Mr. Kenneth and Stephanie Kitchens of Augusta, Ga., entered into rest on November 25, 2014. Kimberly lived in this area all of her life. She was employed by Applebee s and CVS Drug Co. Survivors are her parents, Kenneth and Stephanie O. Kitchens; brother, Kenneth Ivey Kitchens II; sister, Ashley Nicole...

Alton Garrison

Alton Garrison

Nov 8, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dr. Alton F. Garrison, 74, beloved husband of Harriett Harris Garrison entered into rest on November 8, 2014 at Doctors Hospital. Dr. Garrison graduated from Richmond Academy, University of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia. He was a Board Certified General and Vascular Surgeon in Augusta for 39 years. He was instrumental in starting the Joseph M....

Neil Norton

Neil Norton

Nov 2, 2014

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Surrounded by his family, Mr. Neil Norton, husband of the late Peggy Norton, went to be with his Lord on October 31, 2014. Neil and Peggy were married for 52 years. He was the son of the late Ruben and Martha Norton. Survivors: children: Eddie Mears (Sandy) of Michigan, Mike Efremoff, Grovetown, David Efremoff, Grovetown, Donna Efremoff...

Lillie Clabey

Lillie Clabey

Oct 29, 2014

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence in Martinez, Mrs. Lillie Clabey, wife of the late Howard E. Clabey. Mrs. Clabey was the daughter of the late Wallace and Virginia Toole, Sr. She was a retired sales clerk for K-Mart. She was preceded in death by her son, Wally Clabey. Survivors: two sons, Howard Gary Clabey, Mark Clabey;...

Linda Henley

Linda Henley

Oct 28, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence in Augusta on October 23, 2014, Mrs. Linda Edwards Henley, wife of John Henley. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Kenneth Gross officiating. Visitation will be after the service. Survivors: husband, John Henley;...

Ruby  Turlington Preuss

Ruby Turlington Preuss

Oct 19, 2014

Ruby Turlington Preuss WILLISTON, S.C. - Entered into rest on Oct.17 at her residence, Mrs. Ruby A. Turlington Preuss, wife of Mr. Leo Preuss Sr., of Williston, S.C. Mrs. Preuss was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Turlington. She and Leo were married for 55 years. Survivors: Husband Leo Preuss Sr.; two sons Leo Preuss Jr. and George...

Ruby Preuss

Ruby Preuss

Oct 17, 2014

WILLISTON, S.C. - Mrs. Ruby A. Turlington Preuss, wife of Mr. Leo Preuss, Sr. entered into rest on October 17, 2014 at her residence in Williston, S.C. Mrs. Preuss was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Turlington. She and Leo were married for 55 years. Survivors are her husband, Leo Preuss, Sr.; 2 sons, Leo Preuss, Jr., and...

Wayne Paugh

Wayne Paugh

Oct 17, 2014

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Entered into rest on October 17, 2014 at University Hospital, Mr. Wayne M. Paugh of Hephzibah, Ga. Mr. Paugh was the son of the late Robert and Virgie Paugh. He was a construction superintendent for AT&T and Southern Bell. Survivors: two sons, Robert Paugh (Robin), William Paugh (LaiLani); one brother, Blake Paugh; four sisters, Fern Lee, Margie...

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

Oct 8, 2014

MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on October 8, 2014, Mr. Eric Brett Smith, husband of Mrs. Tracy M. Smith of Martinez. Mr. Smith was a chemical operator. He was born in Corpus Christi, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee Smith. Survivors: wife, Tracy M. Smith; one son, Aaron Cannon; three daughters, Melissa Mathis, Nicole...

Sandra Zeberg

Sandra Zeberg

Oct 5, 2014

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence on October 2, 2014. A graveside service will be held at Bellevue Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 with Chaplain Elsie Odom officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the graveside. There will be no visitation. Thomas L. King Funeral Home.

John Paugh

John Paugh

Oct 5, 2014

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. John Wayne Paugh, husband of Debra F. Paugh of Hephzibah, entered into rest at his residence on October 3, 2014. Mr. Paugh was the son of Mr. Wayne and Anita Paugh. He was an Iron Worker with Local #709 SEIW. He was preceded in death by his brother, J. D. Paugh. Survivors include his wife, Debra...

Charlotte Parker

Charlotte Parker

Sep 30, 2014

Humphries Parker EVANS, Ga. - Charlotte Ann Humphries Parker, 73, of Evans, GA, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 30th while at home. Ms. Parker was born on January 7, 1941, in Vesuvius, VA where she was subsequently raised. She was the daughter of the late Clyde H. Humphries and Margaret Polly Morris Humphries. Ms. Parker was a member...

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,...

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