Herman L Thacker Sr
Oct 30, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at University Hospital, Herman Lindsey Thacker, Sr., 86, loving husband of 64 years to Elizabeth Ashley Thacker. Mr. Thacker was born in Fitzgerald, GA to Marvin and Lila Thacker, but lived in Augusta most of his life. He worked at Babcock Wilcox and Thermal Ceramics for 41 years. Mr. Thacker...
Robert "Bob" Austin
Oct 29, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Robert “Bob” Wayne Austin, 66, husband of 40 years to Charlotte Peebles Austin. Bob attended UGA from 1971 through 1974, majoring in landscaping architecture. After returning to Augusta, he started his own landscaping business. Then he earned his Business degree from Augusta College. In 1978 he started working for the...
Shirley Heath Johnson
Oct 29, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Shirley Heath Johnson, 84, wife of the late Mendell Johnson. Shirley was a devoted wife and mother who loved to cook for her family. She was the life of the party, never met a stranger, and left an impression on everyone she met. Shirley was a faithful member of Abilene...
Mr. Charles Jack Luke
Oct 29, 2019
MR. CHARLES JACK LUKE Augusta, GA –Mr. Charles J. Luke, 96, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Luke was the beloved husband to the late Mattie Luke. Mr. Luke was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County, enlisted and served in the U.S. Army...
Joseph Allen Phillips
Oct 28, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, October 28, 2019, Mr. Joseph Allen Phillips, 84, loving husband of 62 years to Josephine Ganus Phillips. Allen was a lifelong resident of Augusta and graduated from Hephzibah High School. He retired from International Paper after 30 years. He loved hunting and fishing, and he always wanted to be close to his family....
Betty Jo Booker
Oct 27, 2019
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, October 27, 2019, Mrs. Betty Jo Booker, 80, loving wife of Bill Booker. Betty Jo was a native of Swainsboro, GA but grew up in Portal, GA. Before working with Bill in Real Estate she worked in the Insurance department for 27 years at Blanchard & Calhoun. Family members, in addition to her...
Terry Alcorn Haga
Oct 26, 2019
Teresa (Terry) Lynn Alcorn Haga, 61, of Evans, Georgia, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was born December 30, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late J. Marshall and Frances Gezymalla Alcorn. Terry will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 22 years, Christopher (Chris) Haga. Survived by her sisters: Nancy Alcorn...
Bill Schweitzer
Oct 26, 2019
Bill Schweitzer Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, October 26, 2019, Mr. William A. “Bill” Schweitzer, 89, loving husband of the late Betty Schweitzer, after an extended illness. Bill was a native of Augusta, GA and a graduate of Boys Catholic High School. He was a prominent business owner in Augusta, owning Riverside Glass Co. He was past Exalted...
Thomas John Zwemer
Oct 26, 2019
Thomas John Zwemer Dr. Thomas J. Zwemer passed away on October 26, 2019 after bravely battling cancer. He died peacefully surrounded by members of his family. Dr. Zwemer was born to Mr. John D. Zwemer and Mrs. Ruth C. Zwemer in Mishawaka, Indiana on March 23, 1925. Dr. Zwemer served as a medic attached to the 40th Infantry Division in...
Margaret "Kathleen" Williams
Oct 25, 2019
Margaret “Kathleen” Williams Augusta, GA – Margaret “Kathleen” Williams entered into rest Friday, October 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born and raised in Ware County Georgia and lived most of her adult life in Augusta. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Clifford S. Williams, and son, Clifford “Wayne” Williams. She is survived...