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Allen, Larry J., died 1-29-2008 at University Hospital.  Interment in Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Baber, Arthur Jr., age 83 of Hephzibah, Ga., died 9-20-2001 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home.  Husband of Carolyn W. Baber; Son, Arthur E. Baber, III; daughter, Paula B. Poss, Augusta; sisters, Mildred B. Jackson, Martinez, Mary B. Pritchard, Martinez and Jean B. Sizemore, Augusta.  Interment in the Westover Memorial Park.  He was a native of Greenville, SC but lived most of his life in Hephzibah.  Member of Hephzibah United Methodist Church.  Retired salesman in the builder supply business.  WWII Veteran served his country in the US Army Coprs.  An avid fisherman. Platts Funeral home in charge.   

Baber, Horace G. "Sam", age 73 of Newburg, Maine died 3-16-1985 at Bagar hospital.  Interment in maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Maine.  Native of Spartanburg, SC.  Retired Mast. Sergeant of the US Air Force-Veteran WWII and the Korean War. Member of American Association of Retired Persons.  Wife, Mildred P. Carmichael Baber; son, Randall E. Baber, Augusta; daughters, Betty Thomas and Patricia Putnam; stepson-Master Sgt. Charles H. Sechrest, Jr. Eglin, Air Force Base, Florida; brother, Arthur Baber, sisters, Mildred Jackson, Mary Pritchard and Jean Sizemore all of Augusta, Ga.

Barefield, Hugh Lamar, Grovetown, Ga, husband of Carolyn Chavous Barefield, died 1-30-2008 at the Medical College of Georgia. He was an automotive repair technician with the Richmond County Fire Department.

Bryson, Dr. Robert E.,  age 55, died 6-4-1941 at his residence, 220 Greene Street, after an illness of a few hours. Lived in Augusta, Ga all his life, graduate of Sacred Heart of Augusta College and obtained his Medical degree at the University of Georgia School of Medicine, also taught dermatology at the Medical College.  Survivors, son, E. Hampton Bryson; brothers, Judge Joseph E. Bryson, Augusta, Ga, Tom Bryson, Atlanta, Ga; sisters, Mrs. Hampton Hankinson and Mrs. Eugene Beall of Augusta Ga. 

Bush, Christian Alonzo - age 30, 1253 Walker Street, died at University hospital of injuries suffered Saturday night (1-8-1942) when he was struck by an automobile on the 500 block of Thirteenth street.  Mr. C. M. Henderson, 941 Meigs street was charged with involuntary manslaughter.  The body will remain at the residence of his uncle, Mr. Olin Bush of 1254 Walker Street.  Funeral services at Elliott's Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon.  Interment in the West View Cemetery.  Surviving Mrs. Bush are his mother, Mrs. Suley Kelly of Augusta; four uncles, Olin Bush of Augusta, Frank Bush of Greenville, SC, Will Bush of Johnston, SC and Vester Johnson of Augusta, Ga; four aunts, Mrs. Annie Johnson of Augusta, Mrs.  Mary Bush of Augusta , Mrs. Viola Bush of Greenville and Mrs. Florence Bush of Johnston. 

Calvert, Courtney, age 83, husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Calvert, died 2-1-2008. Native of Flint Michigan. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home.

Cannon, Sr.,  Deacon Jerry Henry, age 101, formerly of 419 Carpentersville Road,North Augusta, SC, entered into rest January 18, 2009 at Trinity Hospital, Augusta, Georgia, after a brief illness. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from First Providence Baptist Church, 315 Barton Road, North Augusta, SC, with the Rev. Dr. Alexander Pope, Jr., officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. The family will receive friends this evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Deacon Jerry Cannon was born September 5, 1907, in Hamburg, S.C. to the late John and Elizabeth Cannon. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Deacon Cannon accepted Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 2, 1920 at the age of 13, at First Providence Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E. W. Williams and was a faithful and devoted member, serving 87 years. Deacon Cannon served on the Trustees Ministry and was ordained as a Deacon in 1962, where he served for 45 years. Deacon Cannon served as chairman of the Deacons Ministry for 13 years. He later, joined the Ushers Ministry and served as President for 13 years. He retired from Blanchard and Calhoun Realty Company. He was also a Masonic member. Survivors include Mrs. Mary Freeman and their children, four daughters, Jerrolyn F. Hicks, Janie F. Crawford, Elaine F. (Ronnie) O'Neal, Vanessa F. (King) Merriweather; three sons, Earl B. Freeman, Henry A. (Jacqueline) Freeman, and Dr. Maurice J. Freeman.

Carmichael, Elizabeth Eve, age 80, died at her residence, 1227 Meigs St., on 2-27-1961 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Paul E. Carmichael and Sarah Stiles Carmichael.  Survivors include, nephews, Paul N. Carmichael, Boston, Mass., Rear Adm. George K. Carmichael, USN, and Howard M. Leither, Augusta. She was a member of the first Presbyterian Church and a native of Richmond County. Interment in Cottage Cemetery.

Carroll, John C. - died January 2, 1939 at the age of 68.  Interment in West View Cemetery.

Collins, Sarah Mae Williams, age 86, of 1414 Newmantown Rd, died 1-29-2008.  Interment in New Appling Grove Baptist Church.  Native of Columbia County. 

Glover, Walter, age 64 died 1-30-1922 at University Hospital after an illness of six months.  Funeral services at R. E. Elliott and Sons funeral chapel.  Interment in the West View Cemetery.  Survivors: one brother, Samuel Glover; one uncle, Joseph Glover; and two aunts, Mrs. Mary Glover, Augusta and Mrs. Eliza Cameron, Atlanta.

Glover, William J., died 1-25-1927 at a local infirmary following an illness of ten weeks. Elliott & Sons funeral home in charge.  Interment in the city cemetery.  Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth A. Glover; daughter, Margaret Glover; father and mother; brother, J. M. Glover; sisters, Mrs. Pat Jennings and Mrs. O. H. Houser. Note: I think this is William Joseph Glover born 1896.

Goodwin, Jake, died in a local infirmary on 3-21-1961. Husband of Mattie Kitchens Goodwin.  Funeral services at Platts Chapel.  Interment in West View Cemetery.  Lived at 408 Milledge Road.  Son of Jake Cauley and Loamie Hurt Goodwin.  Native of Saluda, SC but resided in Augusta most of his life.  Retired, a former textile worker for the King Mill.  Son, Jake Goodwin, Augusta; daughter, Elease Barber, Augusta.

Goodwin, Mattie Kitchens, wife of Jake Goodwin of 408 Milledge Road, died Monday (7-11-1960) in a local infirmary.  She lived in Augusta, Georgia fifty years. Daughter of Augustus Kitchesn of Georgia.  Member of the Central Christian Church.  Daughter, Mrs. Elease Barber of Augusta, Georgia; son, James Goodwin; sisters, Mrs. Troy Agnew, Mrs. W. R. Deer and Alice Thigpen all of Augusta, Ga.; brother, Lummy Kitchen, Canady, SC.  Interment in West View Cemetery.  Platt's Chapel funeral services. 

Hankinson, J. Lee, age 59, a leading figure in the brick and tile industry died of an acute heart attack 7-9-1931.  He was found by the cleaning crew in his office on the fourth floor of the Southern Finance Corporation building.  Battled with heart trouble for several years.  He had just returned from his fathers home who is ill, L. H. Hankinson.  Born in Beech Island, SC and when a young boy went to Atlanta, Ga and was educated in the public schools later graduated from The Citadel, Charleston, SC.  He returned to Augusta, Ga and entered the brick business.  President for many years at the Georgia Carolina Brick Company.  Retired several months ago.  Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.  Husband of Mrs. Bennie Smythe Hankinson; daughters, Mrs. John Gregg of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Stewart Phinizy, Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Robert Goodwin, Jr., Augusta, Ga.; sisters, Mrs. John Foster, Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Tom Stafford, Augusta, Ga.,  Mrs. William Dobson, Beech Island, SC. He was the son of L. H. Hankinson and had one son, Leroy Hankinson of New York.  Brother, Hampton Hankinson, Augusta, Ga; Aunt, Mrs. Henry Taylor, Augusta.

James, Daphney, died 2-1-2008 at The Place at Martinez.  Sisters, Valeria Coleman, Augusta and Bobbie (Sam) Polk, South Orange, N. J.

McRea, A. H., registered at the Planters Hotel as a resident of Columbus, Ga., died soon after being discovered in an unconscious state yesterday morning, 6-5-1913. He had complained with his head hurting and had been suffering from chest pains. A telegram had been sent to the McRae family. Mr. McRae had been in Augusta since May 22nd. and was engaged in writing an industrial review of the city for The Columbus Commercial Index. He appeared to be about 55 years of age. Dr. Littleton stated that Mr. McRae's death was due to an attack of acute indigestion.

Murphy, Delia Gertrude, age 37, died 8-18-1950.  Native of Swainsboro, Ga, lived in Augusta, Ga for 10 years.  She resided at 229 Ellis Street.  Survivors include: husband, Nesbit C. Murphy; brothers, Johnny Lamb, Swainsboro and Authur Lamb, Greer, SC; sisters, Mrs. F. T. Roberts, Greensboro, NC, Mrs. J. A. Hamilton and Mrs. W. C. McPherson, both of Savannah, Ga, Mrs. Verne Tottell, Sterling, Ill., and Miss Sylva Lamb and Miss Hilda Lamb, both of Clearwater, SC; stepbrother, Ednace Roberts, Clearwater, SC.

Oliver, John Henry - died 3-28-1923 at 9:25.  Husband of Ella Chandler.  Father of W. B. Oliver, Mrs. O. A. James, and Miss Alice Oliver of this city, Mr. C. C. Oliver of Bradentown, Florida, Mr. H. M. Oliver of Savannah and Mrs. S. B. Platt of Columbus, Miss.  Funeral at 1701 Jenkins Street.  Interment in Westover Cemetery.  Elliott & Sons in charge. (TAC) Note: Son of John A. Oliver and Susan Nash Oliver.
Researched by: marijo1735@bellsouth.net

Oliver, Rhoda Ella Chandler - Wife of the late John Henry Oliver, died Friday night (9-21-1928) at her residence (1701 Jenkins St.), age 70. Funeral services at Woodlawn Baptist. Interment in the Westover Cemetery. Note: Researched by: marijo1735@bellsouth.net -  Ella Oliver whole name is Rhoda Ella Chandler Oliver.

Randall, John H. -   Augusta, Ga, died Thursday (12-26-1968) at his resident on 2387 1/2 Fitten Street. Husband of Matilda Randall; two brothers, Rev. Preston Randall and Willie Randall. Peoples Funeral Home.

Smith, Mary, died 1-27-2008 at Amara Health Care Center. Interment in Mr. Olive Memorial Gardens.

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