William Aloysius Lyons, Jr. Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Tarpon Springs, FL., Mr. William Aloysius Lyons, Jr., age 88. Mr. Lyons was a native of Augusta, GA. He was a graduate of Boy’s Catholic High School. Mr. Lyons served in the United States Navy and was retired from the United States Airforce where...
Elba L. Thompson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, June 13, 2016, Mrs. Elba Lorenza Thompson, 82, loving wife to the late Jorge Thompson, Sr. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Chile. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and hearing her children sing. She was strong, determined, incredibly dedicated, and she never gave up on keeping her family safe and protected....
Julia Casey Gelisse Augusta, GA –Mrs. Julia Casey Gelisse, 90, entered into rest Sunday, June 12, 2016. Mrs. Gelisse was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist Church. She retired from Armour Company after 25 years and from Kendall Company after 16 years. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Family members include her son: Bill Casey and wife...
Mary Frances Pearman Augusta, GA- Funeral services for Mary Frances Pearman, 92, who entered into rest June 11, 2016, will be conducted on Thursday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. at Martinez United Methodist Church with Reverend Gary McWhorter officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors on Davis Road at 6-8 P.M. Mrs. Pearman...
Bob Beckham Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, June 10, 2016, Mr. Robert “Bob” Culp Beckham, 84, loving husband to Susan Beckham. Mr. Beckham was a native of Darlington County, SC, but has resided in the Augusta area since 1960. Bob graduated from Hartsville High School and was a Deputy Sherriff in Darlington County. He attended the University of...
Herta Martha Gamble Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 8, 2016, Mrs. Herta Martha Gamble, age 83. Mrs. Gamble was a native of Dortmund, Germany but lived in Augusta since 1954. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Mrs. Gamble enjoyed dancing and music. Family members include son: John Gamble and wife Saralyn; grandchildren: John Gamble,...
Aaron Blackston Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, June 8, 2016, Mr. Aaron Louis Blackston, age 84, loving husband to the late Mary Elizabeth Blackston. Mr. Blackston was a native of Blythe and resident of Martinez. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Blackston was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He...
Mildred B. Faulkner Augusta, GA – Mildred B. Faulkner “Millie”, 88, loving wife of 69 years to the late William L. Faulkner “Billy”, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and Mema. Born in Augusta, GA and a longtime resident of Columbia County, she was the daughter of the late Bonnie Lee and...
Mary “Geri” Shell Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs. Mary “Geri” Shell, 82, beloved wife to the late Roy A. Shell, Jr. Mrs. Shell was a native of Augusta, GA. She was a volunteer at the Augusta Boxing Club and a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan. Mary loved going to the Green Jackets baseball games with...
Christine Dean Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Mrs.Christine Lavada Dean, age 85, loving wife of 55 years to George Dean. Christine was born in Memphis, TN on June 9, 1930, to George P. and Carolyn Ritchey. She was raised in Mississippi, moving around as her father practiced law and served in the state legislature; eventually...