RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA OBITUARIES
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Laura Elizabeth ANDERSON, 31, died December 31, 1924 in Evans, GA. She is survived by her husband, Gary Alexander Anderson; son, Daniel Anderson; daughters, Senie, Myrtle, and Frankie Anderson, all of Evans; mother, Mrs. Mamie Reddy of Martin Station, SC; sisters, Mrs. Ramson Davis of Screven County, GA, Miss Florie Reddy of Martin Station, SC, and Mrs. Minus Woods of Evans, GA. Funeral services were held on January 2, 1925 at the Elliott & Son Funeral Home with interment following in the West View Cemetery. |
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Milton W. ANTHONY, 39, died July 30, 1887. Mr. Anthony was a life long resident of Augusta. Interment was in Magnolia Cemetery on July 31, 1887. Submitted by Robert Strauss. |
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Sarah Ann ANTONY, 77, died April 30, 1930, at her residence at 329 6th Street. Mrs. Antony is survived by one sister, Evelyn Strauss, and several nieces and nephews. |
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Ida Adell BOWEN, died in Augusta, GA on October 21, 1924. She is survived by her husband, William Lucine Bowen; parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Leach; brothers, H. M. Leach, L. O. Leach, J. H. Leach and G. E. Leach; sister, Mrs. H. F. Mullin. Funeral services were October 22, 1924 at R. E. Elliott & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph B. Sevier officiating. Interment was in the West View Cemetery. |
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Marshall Edward BROWN, 56, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Columbia County, GA died on January 3, 1925 in Daytona, FL. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Brown of Daytona, FL; brother, Orlanda Brown of Augusta; sisters, Mrs. H. R. Radford and Mrs. J. B. Dyches of Augusta, Mrs. H. B. Conner of Soperton and Mrs. William M. Coleman of Callaway, FL; and niece, Mrs. J. T. Radford of New York, NY. |
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David Clark COSBY, 82, died January 1, 1925. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rhiney Anna Cosby and son, Russel Grady Cosby of Wilmington, NC. Funeral services were held on January 3, 1925. Interment was in West View Cemetery with Elliott & Sons Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. |
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Janie Stoy DAVENPORT, died December 31, 1924 in Augusta, GA. She is survived by her husband, Joseph B. Davenport; sons, Joseph B. Davenport, Jr., Warren C. Davenport, and Jouett Davenport; daughter, Mrs. C. J. Steward; sister, Eliza Stoy; and grandchildren. Funeral services were held on January 1, 1925. Interment was in City Cemetery. |
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James B. DUNCAN, Sr.,
76, of 23 Broad St. died Saturday, June 27, 1973 at a local infirmary. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel on Greene Street with the Rev. Noel Swanson officiating. Burial will be in Westover Memorial Park. He was a native of Ward, S. C. but had resided in Augusta for the past 47 years. He was a retired official of the Georgia and Florida Railroad. He first entered railroad service with the Southern Railroad as a telegraph operator and joined the G & F in 1922 in the same capacity. He later moved to several locations as a freight agent. He also served as chief revenue clerk in the accounting department. He retired after 42 years of railroad service as an assistant freight traffic manager. He was a member of the St. James United Methodist Church and Albert Pike Lodge, A & FM. Survivors include his widow, daughter, son, and sisters. Friends may call at the residence of his daughter or the funeral home. The Augusta Chronicle - Monday January 29, 1973 Information submitted by Dot Taylor. |
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Mary FRANKS, 67, died January 3, 1925, in Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Columbus Franks. Her survivors are son, Cicero Franks; daughter, Mrs. G. M. Wortham; brother, Tom Humphrey; all of Augusta; sister, Mrs. Hattie Beckum of Mayfield and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were January 4, 1925 at the Elliott and Sons Funeral Home. Interment was in West View Cemetery. |
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William M. GOODWIN, died December 31, 1924 in Augusta, GA. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Elizabeth Goodwin; sons, Ora P. and W. C. Goodwin; daughter, Mrs. George G. Griffith; brothers, Thomas Goodwin of McBean and Jacob Goodwin of Augusta; mother, Mrs. Loma Goodwin; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Elliott & Sons Funeral Home on January 2, 1925. Interment was in West View Cemetery with Elliott & Sons Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. |
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Mary Susan GREGG, 70, died October 22, 1924 in Augusta, GA. She is survived by son, Joseph Lee Gregg; daughters, Mrs. W. W. Walker, Mrs. E. B. Williams and Mrs. Carl P. Black, all of Augusta; three brothers; two sisters; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were October 23, 1924 at the Central Christian Church with interment to follow in West View Cemetery. Elliott & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Caroline Virginia HETT, Caroline Virginia Hett, 71, widow of the late Edward Hett, of this city, passed from life at her residence , 807 Crawford Avenue, at an early hour on August 2, 1918. She had been ill for three weeks. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. F. Nunn from St. Luke's Methodist Church at 4 o'clock on August 3, 1918. The burial was in the city cemetery. The surviving relatives of Mrs. Hett are one son, Mr. George Hett, one daughter, Mrs. M.J. Diemmer of Augusta; one brother, Mr. James W. Johnson of New Decatur, Alabama; two sister, Mrs. E. F. Strauss and Mrs. Sallie Anthony of Augusta; eleven grandchildren and one great grand-child.
The following friends of the deceased will act as pallbearers: D. N. Gibson, Ike Hargrove, W. D. Balentine, O. P. Palmer, Ed Halahan and A. H. Nichols. |
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Edward HETT, 67, died November 3, 1912 at 3:30pm at his home on Turpin Hill after an illness of nine months, surrounded by his loved ones. He was conscious to the end, and while his death was not unexpected, still it was a severe shock to his family and many friends. He came to this country from Cologne Germany, when at the age of 4 years, being the son of the late Prof. Andrew Hett. He has spent his entire life in this country in Augusta. He was at one time the pressman of The Augusta Chronicle, and he always had a kindly feeling for the "boys of the press". The funeral services were held November 4, 1912 at 4 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. M. J. Diemmer, 409 Watkins Street. The Rev. G. W. Griner officiated. Internment was in the City Cemetery. Mr. Hett had been a member of the Vigilant Lodge Knights of Pythias for the past 38 years and was one of the oldest members. That lodge will furnish the honorary pallbearers, and will send an escort to administer the last rites at the grave. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Caroline Virginia Hett, one son, Mr. George Hett of Fort McCoy, Fl, one daughter, Mrs. M.J. Diemmer, Augusta, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Peterson, Augusta, and Mrs. Catherine Mers (Merx?), Sewickley, PA and two brothers, Mr. C.R. Hett and Mr. Andrew Hett of Augusta. The pall-bearers who will act at the funeral are: honorary pall-bearers, Messrs. George Schauffle, R.L. Oakman, J.W. Lane and Fred Lacman. Active: Messrs. Earnest Strauss, Joe Strauss, Fred Lamback, Jim Conley, David Gibson and Frank West" Submitted by Robert Strauss. |
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George Henry HETT, well known Augustan, died at a local infirmary on November 14, 1936. He had spent the last five months there suffering from an accident in which he lost a hand when it became mangled in a machine. He is survived by wife, Emmie Anderson; daughters, Dorothy, Alice, Lucille and Betty Hett; sons, Edward, Russell, Wiliam Joseph and Billy Hett, all of North Augusta; great uncle, C. R. Hett of Augusta; nephews, Roy Wingard, Max Diemmer, Edward Diemmer and M. W. Wingard; nieces, Mrs. Pauline Wilson of Augusta and Mrs. Clarence Skelton of North Augusta. Submitted by Robert Strauss. |
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Edward Brown JENNINGS, 19, died January 3, 1925 in Augusta, GA. Survivors include his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Jennings; brothers, Aaron Ernest Jennings of Augusta and Charles S. Gregory of Atlanta; uncles, Nathan B. Duncan of Augusta and Thomas Duncan of Batesburg, SC; aunts, Miss Fannie Duncan of Keysville, Mrs. N. T. Nash and Mrs. Minnie Hurt of Augusta; sister-in-law, Mrs. Chas. S. Gregory of Atlanta. Funeral services were January 4, 1925 at Pine Hill Baptist Church. Interment was in the Pine Hill Cemetery. |
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Emma G. JOHNSON, 72, died November 15, 1912 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Evelyn A. Strauss at 904 Crawford Avenue. Miss Johnson was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Johnson. She has resided here all of her life since being born in this city. For the past year she has been ill, and she was despaired of sometime before her death. The funeral was November 16, 1912 at 3 pm from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Evelyn A. Strauss, and interment was in the City Cemetery. The Rev. T. R. Kendall, assisted by the Rev. G. W. Griner officiated. She is survived by one brother, Mr. Jas. E. Johnson of Decatur, AL; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn A. Strauss, Mrs. Edward Hett and Mrs. Sally Antony all of this city. Submitted by Robert Strauss. |
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Elizabeth JOINER, 5, died September 13, 1920 at the Willenford Children's Hospital in Augusta, GA. The body was sent to Tagalo, GA. for funeral services and interment. She is survived by parents, Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Joiner; sisters, Nannie, Mary and Janie Lynn Joiner all of Millen. |
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Henry Kollock LOWREY, of Augusta, GA died December 31, 1924. Funeral services were held January 2, 1925. Interment was in City Cemetery. |
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Major A. H. McLAWS, "An Old Citizen of Augusta Has Passed Away" |
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Mrs. A. H. McLAWS, Mrs. A.H. Mclaws died this morning at 2:45, at the family residence, in Summerville, in the 72nd year of her age. Mrs McLaws was an estimable Christian woman, whose long lifetime was one of God's blessings to the world, an evidence of his enternal love. Many loving hearts will be bowed in grief at the announcement of Mrs. Mclaws' death this morning, although they a soul is at reast, at peace in the presence of her lord and master. Mrs. McLaws is survived by one brother, Mr. J. S. Porter of Lawrenceville, Ga, and three sons and two daughters, Mr. H.G. Mclaws, and Dr. R.B. Mclaws, of Augusta, and Mr. A. J. Mclaws of New YOurk City; Mrs. G.L. Cunningham, Miss Sallie T. McLaws, Miss Emiliy L. Mclaws and Miss Evelina W. Mclaws. Mr. H. J. Porter, of this city, is a nephew of the deceased. The funeral arrangement will be annouced later. |
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Elizabeth V. Huguenin McLAWS, Died on the 7th inst., in the 55 year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth V. McLaws, consort of James McLaws, Esq. of this city, and the eldest daughter of the late David and Sarah Huguenin, of St. Paul's Parish, South Carolina. A rare combination of virtues, joined to a vigorous and highly cultivated mind, a lively face, and almost faultless judgement, and a deeply pious heart, made her one of the purest and best of our race. She was a faithful wife; the mother, instructress, guide and exemplar of her children; an affectionate and devoted friend; an humble, but dignified and consistent member of the church of Christ. At the early age of fifteen, she embraced the truth in Jesus, entered the Baptist Church, and for 40 years "adorned the doctrines" of her Savior. Her sun went down beneath a cloudless sky: she lived the life of the righteous, and her "last end was like his." Society has lost one of its best and most gifted members; Heaven has gained a lovely saint. |
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James McLAWS, Died on the morning of the 20th inst., at his residence near this city, after a painful illenss of seven weeks, endured with calm resignation, James McLaws Esq., aged sixty years. At the time of his death he was the oldest native citizen of Augusta; and he truely loved the city of his birth. For many years he sat in her Councils, and was devoted to her interests. He was honest, he was truthful and faithful to his trusts, and able ??the discharge of them, of which the best evidence is the remarkable fact, that for fifteen times in succession he was chosen by the people of Richmond County to be the Clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts, which offices he held at the time of his death. Benevolence and kindness of heart were prominent traits of his character, and many a widow and orphan, aided by his counsel and means, will bless his memory. His friendships were warm, sincere and lasting. A true patriot, he ever rejoiced in the prosperity of his country. The deep grief of his surviving children, and the unrestrained bursts of ?eeling amoung his disconsolate servants, as the last remains of their master and friend were borne from them, testify to his worth in the private relations of ?life. To these shining qualities of head and heart were united manners gentle and mild, which won for him numerous friends, who loved him in life, mourn for him now dead, and will long cherish the memory of his many virtues. |
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Mary Connelly McLAWS, From March 18, 1909, Tampa Obit. Wife of Raymond Mclaws Maiden Name Mary Connelly McLaws- Resulting from an attack of tetanus Mrs. McLaws, wife of Dr. R. B. McLaws died yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Seventh Ave. The disease was induced through her having had the misfortune a week ago to stick a rusty tack in one of her hands. The best medical skill in the city was ushered to her aid without avail. Last night the remains were shipped by Undertakers Smith & Robers to Augusta, GA. |
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Dr. Raymond B. McLAWS, Funeral services for Dr. Raymond B. McLaws, 83, of Augusta who died Saturday will be at 11 a.m. today in Elliott Sons Chapel with Chaplain W. F. Willingham officiating. Military honors will be given, with a firing squad and bugler from Ft. Gordon. Pallbearers are Frank Jordan, Frank Egbert, A. C. Whitaker, John Patrick, Rodney S. Cohen, Jr. and C. R. Parrish. Interment will be in Summerville cemetery. The Augusta Chronicle - 3/6/1961 Dr. Raymond B. McLaws of the Partridge Inn Hotel, died in a local infirmary at 3:30 a.m. Sunday. He was a native of Georgia and had lived here the past 6 years. Dr. McLaws was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by two neices, Miss Georgia Cunningham and Mrs. S. E. Hobbs, both of Augusta; three nephews, G. B Cunningham, J. P. Cunningham and R. J. Cunningham and a number of great-nieces and newphews. Funeral services will be at Elliott Sons Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday with Chaplain W. F. Willingham officiating. Interment will be in Summerville Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded, with a firing squad and bugler from Ft. Gordon. The Augusta Chronicle - 3/8/1961 Information submitted by Karen Querna. |
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Edward E. PRITCHARD, 71, died March 12, 1908. One of Augusta's oldest and best citizens, Major Edward E. Pritchard, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Augusta, died at his home here, 601 Crawford Avenue. Major Pritchard had been ill for some weeks and for nearly a week past his loved ones and friends had begun to fear that the end might be expected at any time. Throughout his life he had been a useful citizen of his native city, state and nation. He was a gallant Confederate veteran and was for many years a deputy sheriff. He was born in Augusta, GA on September 25, 1837. He was for many years connected with the old Augusta Constitutionalist. He entered the services of the Confederacy April 13, 1861, as sergeant in the Washington Artillery. He took part in the battles of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Atlanta and other battles. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in April, 1862 and was made Captain of Artillery in September, 1862 then was given the rank of Major before the close of the war. His body will be laid to rest wrapped in the folds of his old battle flag. Major Pritchard married Caroline E., the daughter of the late John A. Bohler. The wife and the following children survive their union: Mrs. W. W. Thompson, of Augusta, Miss Sarah C. Pritchard, of Augusta, Mrs. Wm. S. Perkins, of Savannah, Miss Elizabeth Pritchard, of Augusta, Mr. Chas. F. Pritchard, of Augusta, Mrs. Ollie R. Murrah, of Augusta, and Mr. John B. Pritchard, of Augusta. Two sisters also survive him, Mrs. A. J. Adkins, of Atlanta, and Mrs. James Hughes, of Augusta and other relatives. The funeral services took place March 13, 1908 at 3:30 p.m. from the Sacred Heart church. Interment was in
Summerville Cemetery. |
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Wm. H. PRITCHARD, DEATH OF WM. H. PRITCHARD, ESQ. |
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Absalom RHODES, Jr., 29, died on September 4, 1820 in Southvale, Richmond County, GA. He is survived by a wife and three children. Submitted by Susan I. Deichman. |
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John RHODES, 50, died on March 5, 1807 at Bedford, Richmond County, GA. Submitted by Susan I. Deichman. |
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Mary RHODES, 50, died on February 14, 1823 in Southvale, Richmond County, GA. Mary was the wife of Absalom Rhodes, Esq. She had seven children. Submitted by Susan I. Deichman. |
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Mary RHODES, 12 mos. 4 days, died on September 13, 1808 in Southvale, Richmond County, GA. She was the daughter of A. Rhodes, Esq. Submitted by Susan I. Deichman. |
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Hannah A. ROCHE, died in Augusta, GA on December 28, 1924. She is survived by nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services were December 30, 1924 at St. Mary's on the Hill. Interment was in the City Cemetery. |
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Chris J. ROONEY, died on December 30, 1924 in Augusta, GA. He is survived by brother, William J. Rooney and nephew, James V. Rooney. Funeral services were held on December 31, 1924 at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment was in the City Cemetery. |
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Charles H. RUDDER, 76, died on December 29, 1924 in Augusta, GA. Funeral services were on December 30, 1924 at Elliott & Sons Funeral Home. Interment was in City Cemetery. |
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Mattie Jordan SATCHER, Mrs. Walter Lee (Mattie Jordan) Satcher, 87, of Park Apartments died Sunday, August 22, 1976 in an Augusta Nursing Home. The funeral will be held at 3 P.M. today in Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Telfair Street Chapel with the Rev. Lowell Clark officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Satcher was a native of Johnston, South Carolina, but had lived in Richmond County for the past five years. She was a Baptist. Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Carter E. Hampton, and Mrs. Ralph W. Hall, both of Augusta, Georgia; and Mrs. E. C. Guhne of Charlotte, North Carolina; two sisters: Mrs. W. H. Clark and Mrs. Alzona Clark of Johnston, South Carolina. Pallbearers will be nephews. Augusta Chronicle - Tuesday Morning, August 24, 1976. Submitted by Dorothy Rinehart Taylor |
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Oscar Samuel SATCHER, MChief Oscar Samuel Satcher, 68, 2455 Wheeless Road, died Saturday, November 5, 1966 at 2:30 A.M. at a local hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 4 P.M. Monday at Elliott Sons Chapel with Dr. W. T. Chewing, assisted by Dr. Garnett M. Wilder officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. A native of Johnston, S. C., Chief Satcher was retired from the Fire Department, where he had been First Assistant Chief for about 15 years. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, and son of the late Calvin Butler and Mary Randall Satcher. He was a former member of the Richmond County Board of Education. Survivors include his wife: Mrs. Gladys Owens Satcher of Augusta, Georgia; three daughters: Mrs. W. B. Dyches, Miss Shirley Satcher and Miss Joan Satcher, all of Augusta; a brother: Milton E. Satcher of Augusta; two sisters: Mrs. John Scott of Ridge Springs, South Carolina and Mrs. Vernon
Hite of Johnston, South Carolina; six grandchildren; one great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home. The Augusta Chronicle - Monday Morning - November 7, 1966 Submitted by Dorothy Rinehart Taylor. |
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Walter Lee SATCHER, Walter Lee "Buddy" Satcher, 65, died at a local infirmary yesterday at 11:15 A.M. following an illness of one year. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 P.M. at the Fleming Baptist Church with the Rev. W. H. Barfield officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The remains are at Elliott Sons. Survivors include his wife: Mrs. Mattie Jordan Satcher, a son: James S. Satcher of Augusta; three daughters: Mrs. Louise S. Hall, and Mrs. Daisy S. Hampton, both of Augusta, and Mrs. Constance G. Guhne of Chattanooga; two brothers: Oscar S. Satcher and Milton B. Satcher, both of Augusta; two sisters: Mrs. John Scott of Ridge Spring, South Carolina; and Mrs. Vernon Hite of Johnston, S.C. four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Satcher, a retired grocery man was the son of the late Butler and Mary Randall Satcher of Johnston. Active pallbearers will be J. C. Thomas, W.T. Owens, Noel Saxon, J. S. Tabb, Harry Steed, J. L. Dye and Johnnie Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be J. E. Dowd, Emmett Hanson, G. L. Klemann, Johnny Whitten, Harry Smith and C. T. Pund. Augusta Chronicle - Sunday Morning - March 27, 1955 Submitted by Dorothy Rinehart Taylor |
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Catherine Elizabeth STINSON, died October 21, 1924 in Augusta, GA. Funeral services were held October 22, 1924 at St. Mary's Church.
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Ernest George STRAUSS, a native and life-long resident of Augusta, died on March 20, 1960. He was a charter member of Trinity-on-the-Hill Methodist Church, a member of the Jordan Bible Class and of George Walton Lodge F. & A. M. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and a retired foreman on the Georgia Railroad. Pallbearers were J. Edward Slaton, H. H. Mangum, Joe Strauss, J. P. McElmurray, Ernest G. Slaton, Julian Fiske Jr., Sam Strauss and W. C. Hauser. Submitted by Robert Strauss. |
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Evelyn Johnson STRAUSS, 89, widow of George Strauss, died at her residence, 807 Crawford Avenue, October 31, 1934 at 12:30 o'clock following an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted November 1, 1934 at 2:30 o'clock at the residence. The Rev. Paul McKnight, pastor of St. James Methodist Church officiated, assisted by the Rev. T.M. Sullivan, pastor of Woodlawn Methodist Church. Mrs. Strauss was a member of St. James Church. The following grandsons will serve as pallbearers: J. B. Strauss, Robert Strauss, Roscoe West, Sam Strauss, Ernest Strauss Jr., and Clarence Burch. Survivors are sons, J. B. and E. G. Strauss; daughters, Mrs. W.H. Wallace, Mrs. Rosa Belle Burch, and Mrs. W.F. West; grandaughters, Mrs. Hillary H. Magnum, Miss Rosabelle Burch, Miss Elizabeth West, Miss Grace Strauss, Miss Sarah Wallace, Mrs. Evelyn Slayton, all of Augusta; Mrs. Milton McLain of Marrietta, GA, and Mrs. Richard McNutt, Augusta, MI; grandsons, Joseph B. Strauss, Sam Strauss, Robert Strauss, Ernest Strauss, Clarence Burch, and Roscoe West, all of Augusta, and George Strauss of New Orleans, LA; niece, Mrs. Emma Conoly, Savannah; seven grandchildren. Mrs. Strauss was born in Augusta on May 27, 1845, the daughter of the late James Barnett Johnson and Sophia Watkins Johnson and had spent her entire life here. Prior to her last illness, Mrs. Strauss had enjoyed good health and her life had been a benediction of love and comfort to her loved ones, who tenderly cherished her. |
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Nannie Pullum USRY, died October 20, 1924 in Augusta, GA. Funeral services were held October 22, 1924 at Magnolia Baptist Church near Warrenton, GA. Interment was in Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery with Elliott & Sons in charge of the arrangements. |
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Carmen WARNER, 58, died December 31, 1924 in Augusta, GA.
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