Rev. Robert “Bob” Matthews, Sr. Hephzibah, GA – Robert Gordon “Bob “ Matthews, Sr “Old Lighting”, 83, born May 16, 1929 in Atlanta, GA died May 2, 2013 at his home. He worked for Southern Bell & AT&T retiring in 1984 after 36 years of service. He served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a member of...
Mr. Gus R. Phillips Evans, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, May 2, 2013, Gus R. Phillips, 95, husband of Dora S. Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a native of Crossett, AK and moved to Augusta in 1966. He retired from Georgia Pacific in 1982 as the Personnel Director. He enjoyed his church and loved to garden. He loved his family,...
Archie Burkhalter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, May 1, 2013, Mr. Archie L. Burkhalter, 68, husband of Mrs. Carolyn Moyer Burkhalter. Family members in addition to his wife include children: Dwayne Burkhalter, Elaine Moore, Ronald Burkhalter, Tony Moyer, Jamie Burkhalter; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister: Brenda Burkhalter. Prior to retiring he worked for Radio...
Colton Ayerst Barker Augusta, GA – Entered into rest April 29, 2013, Colton Ayerst Barker, infant son of Joe and Lauren Barker. In his short month of life, Colton was loved by many. He was an amazing baby that had such a strong will to live. He will always be Mommy and Daddy’s baby boy. In addition to his parents,...
Alice P. Beck Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 29, 2013, Mrs. Alice P. Beck, 100, wife of the late Tom Beck. Mrs. Beck was born in Randolph, LA to Thomas and Julia Prewett. She graduated high school in Pine Hill, AL in 1929. While in Nursing School in Tuscaloosa, AL in 1932, she met the love of...
Mr. James “Jim” M. Davies Martinez, GA – Entered into rest April 26, 2013 in his home, Mr. James “Jim” M. Davies, 70, husband of Sharon Rains Davies for forty-two years. Mr. Davies was born in Rochester, NY in 1943. In 1965, he enrolled at Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, IN, following his graduation from Hanover College in...
Carole C. Bailey Evans, GA – Entered into rest Monday, April 22, 2013, Mrs. Carole C. Bailey, 74, wife of 42 years to Mr. Richard E. Bailey. Born Carolyn Josephine Christian on October 29, 1938, daughter of the late Foster Anderson Christian and the late Carolyn Josephine Strickland died peacefully at the home she so dearly loved. Mrs. Bailey was...
Julian C. Hargrove Insurance Underwriter Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, April 21, 2013, Mr. Julian Campbell Hargrove, 89, husband of Margaret Steed Hargrove. Mr. Hargrove was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. He attended grade school and Richmond Academy. He entered in the US Army in 1942 and participated in D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was discharged...
Melba Weeks Augusta, GA – Mrs. Melba M. Weeks, 71, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Mrs. Weeks was a native of Augusta, GA. As a child she moved to Miami, FL in 1954 but returned to Augusta in 1988. She was a tremendous caretaker for all animals, big or small. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Debbie Peabody Huntress Augusta, GA – Mrs. Debbie Peabody Huntress, 76, wife of the late Basil Huntress, entered into rest on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Family members include children: Patti Peabody of Augusta, Prentice Peabody (Emily) of Allen, TX; 3 grandchildren, Pete, Kate and Charlie; brothers: Howard M. Davis (Lynn), W.W. Davis; and sisters: Juanita Guilott (Clarence), Mary Elizabeth Kennedy,...