William J. "Bill" Cooney
Sep 13, 2012
William J. “Bill” Cooney Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, September 13, 2012, Mr. William J. “Bill” Cooney, 83, husband of the late Martha W. Cooney. Mr. Cooney was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph in 1943, Boys Catholic High School in 1947, the University of Notre Dame in 1951, and Georgetown University Law School in 1955. Mr. Cooney...
Jack G. Diver
Sep 12, 2012
Jack G. Diver Jack G. Diver, 89, entered into rest peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late George and Mabel Key Diver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Langgle Diver and three sisters: Florence Quan, Mildred Gelisse and Frances Ponder. He is survived by his sister Gladys...
John "Larry" Canady
Sep 12, 2012
John “Larry” Canady US Navy (Retired) Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Mr. John Larry Canady, 70, husband of Mrs. Gilberte Canady. Mr. Canady was born in Twin City, GA. He attended school in Waynesboro, GA. He joined the Navy in 1964 and served in Vietnam. Mr. Canady retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He was...
Emma Ruth Lane
Sep 7, 2012
Emma Ruth Lane Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, September 07, 2012, Mrs. Emma Ruth Lane, 83, loving wife of 65 years to Mr. Robert “Bud” Lane, Sr. Mrs. Lane was a native of Wrens, GA and graduated from Wrens High School. In her youth she worked as an operator at Southern Bell and later as a nutritionist for...
Joseph H. Brown, Jr.
Sep 7, 2012
Joseph Brown Augusta, GA –Mr. Joseph H. Brown Jr., 85, husband of Mrs. Jeanne Brown, entered into rest Friday, September 7, 2012 at his residence with his wife, family members, and his caregiver, Corinthian Washington, by his side. Mr. Brown was a native of Sandersville, GA. Before entering the Marines he attended North Georgia College and completed his studies at...
Thomas Waymon "Tom" Hitt
Sep 5, 2012
Thomas Hitt Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, September 5, 2012, Mr. Thomas Waymon “Tom” Hitt, 90, husband of Mrs. Ruth J. Hitt. Tom was born in Edgefield County, SC and attended Edgefield County Schools. He was a graduate of The Academy of Richmond County. He served as a navigator in the 8th Army Air Corp, 351st Bomber Group...
Dianne Martin Harper
Sep 2, 2012
Mrs. Dianne M. Harper Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on September 2, 2012 at her residence, Mrs. Dianne Martin Harper, 63, beloved wife of John I. “Jay” Harper. Dianne was born and raised in Augusta. She attended Richmond Academy, and graduated from Mercer University. After returning to Augusta, as she raised her family she began a lifelong service of...
Peggy Ford
Sep 2, 2012
Peggy E. Ford Augusta, GA – Mrs. Peggy E. Ford went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 02, 2012, 72, loving wife of 54 years to Mr. Donald R. Ford, Sr. Mrs. Ford was born in Jefferson, GA and resided in Augusta. She was a retired sales clerk for Sears Roebuck Company. Mrs. Ford was a member of Victory...
Dr. Alexander Murphey
Sep 1, 2012
Dr. Alexander T. Murphey Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Dr. Alexander T. Murphey, “Leck”, 87, widower of the late Ann C. Murphey of Evans, GA. Leck was born on June 9, 1925 to A.T. Murphey, Sr. and Elsie Wright Murphey. He spent his entire youth in Augusta and...
Henry J. Rochon
Aug 31, 2012
Henry J. Rochon Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, August 31, 2012, Mr. Henry J. Rochon, 89, husband of Mrs. Marcelle A. Schelling Rochon. Mr. Rochon was born in Lawrence, MA and resided in Augusta since 1964. He retired from the U.S. Army as Sgt. First Class. Mr. Rochon also retired from the Dept. of Human Resources at Georgia...