John Locksmith
Nov 25, 2013
John Locksmith Augusta, Ga. - John Paul Locksmith, 79, passed away November 25 in Orlando, Florida. “Jack” was a practicing radiologist for the majority of his professional career and taught at MCG for the last 15 years of his career. Dr. Locksmith made the Augusta area his home for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife of...
Hatsuko "Peggy" Ruiz
Nov 23, 2013
Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, November 23, 2013, Hatsuko “Peggy” Ruiz, 89, wife of August Ruiz, Sr. In addition to her husband, family members include daughters: Christine Jones (Steven) of Augusta, GA and Darlene Ardoin (Gene) of Magnolia, TX; sons: August Ruiz, Jr. (Laura) of Sebastian, FL and Daniel Ruiz (fiancée Daniella Piperno) of New...
Ralph Jonah Simons
Nov 23, 2013
Ralph Jonah Simons Augusta, GA – Ralph Jonah Simons passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013, 86, husband of June Clark Simons. Mr. Simons, a native of Thomson, GA, attended Thomson High School. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Business degree in 1949. He served in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. Mr....
Jeanne S. Baucom
Nov 21, 2013
Jeanne S. Baucom Augusta, GA – Jeanne S. Baucom, 77, went home to be with the Lord November 21, 2013, wife of Jim “Short” O. Baucom. Mrs. Baucom was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Joe Easler Sunday School Class. She taught Sunday school in the youth and adult divisions for the past 50 years. She was manager...
Thurmond Gary Smith
Nov 21, 2013
Thurmond Gary Smith Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 21, 2013, Thurmond Gary Smith, 60, husband of Joy Smith. A native of Augusta, GA, Mr. Smith was a member of Warren Baptist Church and attended The Sanctuary. He worked as an electrician with Johnson Control for 18 years. In addition to his wife, family members include son: T....
Gertrude K. Carn
Nov 21, 2013
Gertrude K. Carn Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 21, 2013, Gertrude K. Carn, 98, wife of the late George Lewis Carn. Mrs. Carn was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, a member of St. John United Methodist Church and previously a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. She retired from Gracewood...
Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.)
Nov 17, 2013
Lt. Col. Roy Joseph Barrios (Ret.) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest November 17, 2013, Roy Joseph Barrios, 80, husband of Lorena Holland Barrios. A native of Thibodaux, LA, he served an exemplary career in the United States Army for 28 years. Other family members include daughters: Danielle A. Barrios of Gracewood, GA, Denise A. Barrios (Tony) of Commerce, GA;...
Mary Elizabeth Blackston "Big Nanny"
Nov 17, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Blackston Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, November 17, 2013, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blackston, 78, wife of 64 years to Mr. Aaron Blackston. Mrs. Blackston was a native and life long resident of Augusta. She worked as a Supervisor for Homestead Draperies. Mrs. Blackston was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was known as “Big Nanny”...
Virginia Balducci
Nov 16, 2013
Virginia Balducci Augusta, GA – Mary Virginia Wachendorfer Kelly Balducci, 94, of Newberry, SC, danced into the arms of Jesus on November 16, 2013. She was born to the late Clara and Charles Wachendorfer on January 28, 1919, in Joliet, IL. She married the late Michael C. Kelly on April 6, 1941 and they made their home in Joliet. Virginia...
Kenneth Andrew Cone
Nov 16, 2013
Kenneth Cone Augusta, GA – Kenneth Andrew Cone, 78, husband of Diane Amacker Cone entered into rest Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born in Lodge, South Carolina on July 26, 1935 to the late Agnes Valentine Cone and Herman Andrew Cone. Mr. Cone is survived by his daughter, Kelly Christine, his son, Kenneth Andrew Cone, Jr. and his daughter,...