Ethredge Rooks

Jul 9, 2014

Ethredge Rooks Augusta, GA – Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, Mr. Ethredge Lamar Rooks, 87, loving husband to Nina Chalker Rooks. Mr. Rooks was a native of Jefferson County. He served in the United States Navy CBs. He attended Believers Gospel Chapel and retired from Carolina Crane, Inc. as a crane operator. He...

Helen R. Johnson

Jul 5, 2014

Helen R. Johnson Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, July 5, 2014, Helen R. Johnson, 84. Helen retired from Belk department store after 20 years of service. Family members include children: Gloria Coleman Langston (Lawrence), Larry James Coleman (Dianne), Terry Wayne Coleman (Sandy), and Mitchell Lamar “Mike” Coleman (Jeanette); 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. A graveside service will...

Sharon Majorie Bickert

Jul 2, 2014

Sharon Marjorie Bickert Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, July 2, 2014, Sharon Marjorie Bickert, 71, wife of James H. Bickert of Martinez. Mrs. Bickert was a native of Dayton, OH but lived in Martinez since 1970. She worked as a Teacher and Assistant Principal for Richmond County Board of education and retired after 30 years of service. Mrs....

Debra J. Garlington

Jul 1, 2014

Debra J Garlington Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Debra Jean Garlington, 61, loving wife to David Garlington. Mrs. Garlington taught elementary school for over 15 years. She was an avid reader and was dedicated to educating her students. She was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Family members in addition to her husband include...

Marianne Blissit

Jun 29, 2014

Marianne Blissit Grovetown, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, June 29, 2014 at her residence, Marianne Brunnauer Blissit, 87, loving wife of James A. Blissit. Mrs. Blissit was a native of Salzburg, Austria but lived in Augusta area for 62 years. She retired from MCG after many years of service. She was a “cradle Catholic” and a member of St....

Hanford "Smitty" Smithson

Jun 28, 2014

Hanford Smithson ”Smitty” Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 28, 2014, Mr. Hanford “Smitty” Delano Smithson, 85, loving husband of 61 years to the late Ella Carolyn Smithson. Mr. Smithson retired from Foremost Pipeline as a pipeline welder for over 50 years. He served in the United States Air Force and military police during the Korean Conflict. He...

Rebecca "Becky" Byce

Jun 28, 2014

Rebecca Byce Martinez, GA – Rebecca “Becky” Byce, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Stevens Park Health and Rehab. She was the wife of the late Heyward Byce, Jr. Born August 3, 1922 in Greensboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late Horace Hampton “Bud” Channell and Lea Ingram Channell. She was a member of Martinez...

Nobuko Webb

Jun 28, 2014

Nobuko Webb Martinez, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 28, 2014, Mrs. Nobuko I. Webb, 82, wife of the late Bob Webb. Mrs. Webb was a native of Hokkaido, Japan and moved to the United States in 1958. She loved to fish, cook, and was an avid animal lover. Mrs. Webb was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Family...

Anthony Herron

Jun 28, 2014

Anthony Herron Augusta, GA - Mr. Anthony G. Herron entered into rest Saturday, June 28, 2014. No services are planned.

Edgar Rigdon

Jun 28, 2014

Edgar Rigdon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, June 28, 2014, Mr. Edgar “Jim” “Cooter” J. Rigdon, 69, husband to Donna S. Rigdon. Mr. Rigdon was a native of Jacksonville, FL but has lived in Augusta for the last several years. He retired from the United States Army with over 20 years of service and served two tours in...