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Obituaries from the February 4, 2016 edition

Mr. Sydney McKeon Blair, 37, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at his mother’s residence.

He was born on July 20, 1978 in Augusta, to Gwendolyn Blair and David Brinson.

Mr. Blair attended the public schools of Jefferson County and graduated with the Class of 1996.  In 1997 he enlisted into the U.S. Army and served proudly for 11 years; then was honorably discharged.

He is survived by his mother, Gwendolyn Blair (Walter) of Avera; his father, David Brinson (Keisha) of Greenwood, SC; Danielle Nicole Blair of Hampton, VA; three daughters, Sydney Nicole Blair of Ewa Beach, HI, Khloe Evelyn Blair and Kenzie Gabrielle Blair, both of Hampton, VA; one son, Xavier Sincere Blair of Ewa Beach, HI; a loving companion, Catherine Eason of Clarksville, TN; three sisters, Ladessah Moore (Michael) of Augusta, Lorraine Hill of Wrens and Tonya Brinson of Atlanta; three brothers, David Brinson, Jr. of Atlanta, Sean Brinson and Deon Brinson, both of Augusta; five aunts, Truddie Polen of Augusta, Christine Pitts of Atlanta, Mary Jenkins of Matthews, Cathlene Blair, Janice Blair, both of Avera, and Laquisha Blair (Anthony) of Wadley; two uncles, Leotis Brinson of Wrens and Leroy Blair (Donna) of Vero Beach, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the Stone Springfield A.M.E. Church in Stapleton with the Pastor, Rev. Forrest Dickey, officiating.  Interment followed in the  church cemetery.  Flower Bearers, Jefferson County High School, Class of 1996; Pallbearers, Dwayne Lane, Brandon Roberts, Calvin Beasley, Tildon Walker, Joey McBride, Jeremey Oliphant, Gary Jordan, Wesley Kelly. 

Freeman Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mr. Robert Lee McGraw, 74, entered into his eternal rest Jan. 24, 2016 at his home in Louisville.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 30,  at Gordon Grove Baptist Church in Louisville with Rev. James Edwards officiating.

Mr. McGraw was the son of the late Otis and Inez McGraw Johnson. Born in Hampton County, S.C., he attended public schools and graduated from Estill Training School in Estill, S.C. At an early age he joined Sweetrose Baptist and was later affiliated with Mays Grove Baptist Church.

After graduating from Benedict College he moved to Jefferson County where he began his long career as an educator at Wrens High School. He worked for the Jefferson County School System for  40 years. He served as advisor of the TRI-Hi-Y Club, the Senior Class Advisor and other clubs and organizations for many years and monitored the Feed-A-Kid program.

Mr. McGraw was selected as an Honored Teacher numerous years by coworkers and students.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Delores Taylor McGraw.

The is survived by his son, Joey Cordy of Macon; devoted friends Mary Lee and Bernard Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Carr of Louisville, Beulah Williams, Everett Huggins, Helen Still, Edd, Anease and Ann Goodman all of Estill, S.C. and a host of other cousins and friends.

Employees of Jefferson County School System served as pallbearers and flower attendants.

Garrer Funeral Home of Louisville was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mrs. Pauline “Polly” Ledger Kendrick, 86, of Seguin, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.

Mrs. Kendrick was born on Jan. 3, 1930 in Andersonville to Pauline A. and Daniel J. Ledger. She lived most of her childhood in Bartow. She graduated from Bartow High School and attended nursing school at Emory University where she met her future husband, Bobbie Joe Kendrick.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter Pamela Kendrick; her parents and seven siblings.

Mrs. Kendrick is survived by three sons, David (Jackie), Brian (Ruth) and Daniel (Ranae); four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a brother, Paul (Sarah Ellen) Ledger of Bartow.

A service was held on Friday, Jan. 22, at First Baptist Church in Seguin, TX.

Goetz Funeral Home of Seguin was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mr. Charles Riley Prescott, 88, entered into his eternal rest Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, 2016, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning, Jan. 30, in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating. Interment followed in the family plot in the Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Prescott was the middle of three sons born to the late Carrie Anne Riley Prescott and the late James “Jim” Atkinson Prescott and was a lifelong resident of Wrens. After graduating Wrens High School, he attended Middle Georgia College in Cochran after which he went into commercial real estate. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Augusta where he served as a past deacon, usher, worked with the youth, and in various other capacities. Mr. Prescott was active in community politics. He faithfully mowed the grass around the pond and the private Beasley Family Cemetery. He was an avid, lifelong fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and found great pleasure going fishing and being with his cats. Never having married, he was very close to his nieces and nephews and loved them as his own.

He is preceded in death by his older brother, James A. Prescott, Jr. Survivors include his younger brother, Walter (Eva) E. Prescott; two nieces, Margie (Reuben) Swint, and Sandra Foster; four nephews, Richard (Ina) W. Prescott, James (Joyce) W. Prescott, Raymond (Susan) E. Prescott, and Tommy (Nancy) Prescott; 12 great nieces and nephews; and his Christian brothers and sisters. Pallbearers were Daniel Foster, Joel Foster, Scott Prah, Jesse Prescott, John Prescott and Moises Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers were the Usher Board of First Baptist Church of Augusta.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta GA 30909.

James Funeral Home in Wrens was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Mrs. Vivian Swint Smith, 69, entered into rest January 29, 2016 at University Hospital.

Mrs. Smith was a native of Glascock County and the daughter of the late Roy Swint and the late Corene Chalker Swint Todd. She was retired as the nutrition manager at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church and served as the church clerk.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her, husband, Earl Smith; son, Jimmy Smith; brother, Ernest Swint and sister, Elaine S. Gilmer.

Survivors include her nephew, Michael Gilmer (Stephanie); brother in law, Allen Gilmer and great niece, Breanna Gilmer and great nephew, Boone Gilmer all of Gibson,  nieces, Gail S. Norris of Warrenton and Angie S. Kemp of Gibson.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 1 at Magnolia Baptist Church in Gibson with Rev. Tommy Harwell and Rev. James Canada officiating.  Interment  followed in the church cemetery.

It is the family’s request that memorials be made to the Magnolia Baptist Church, c/o Louis Swint, P.O. Box 95, Gibson, GA 30810.

Beggs Funeral Home in Thomson was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mrs. Lottie Elizabeth Peters Unruh, 99, wife of the late Harvey A. Unruh,  entered into her eternal rest Monday morning, Jan. 25, 2016 at Pruitt Health-Old Capitol Nursing Home in Louisville.

Funeral services were held Friday  Jan. 29, 2016 at Pinecrest Mennonite Church. Interment  followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Unruh was the second child born to Alpha and Clara Gable Peters, on Aug. 31, 1916, in Harrison, MI.  At the age of 13, Lottie answered God’s call. She was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite by Minister Fred Fricke on Feb. 23, 1930. 

The Unruhs were married on Oct. 21, 1934 by Minister Frank Haynes at Harrison, MI. The family lived in various places through the years, then, in 1954, they were the fifth family to settle in Georgia, bringing their family of two daughters and five sons.  The Unruhs moved to the Louisville area in 1965.  She spent many hours baking food to deliver to others. 

Survivors include two daughters,  Rosalie and Isaac Loewen of Oroville, CA., and Thelma Gearig of Sedalia, KY; four sons, Melvin and Barbara Unruh of Louisville, Kenneth and Ann Unruh of Dumas, AK, Harlan and Glenda Unruh of Louisville, and Ronald and Frances Unruh of Louisville; a daughter-in-law, Mabel and Walter Ensz of Louisville; thirty-five grandchildren; one hundred seventeen great-grandchildren; and twenty-seven great-great-grandchildren.  Three of her brothers survive her, Russell Peters of Michigan, Howard and Josephine Peters of Michigan, and Ivan Peters of Louisville; two brothers-in-law, Chester and Laverna Unruh, and Russell and Dorothy Unruh of Kansas; two sisters-in-law, Joan Peters of Michigan, and Edna Unruh of Kansas; one brother-in-law, Noah Koehn of Kansas; an aunt, Elizabeth Peters Gable of Michigan; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. 

James Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of arrangements.     

               

 

Mr. Clinton Walter Williams, III, 68, of Gibson, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson with Rev. Ralph Kitchens and Rev. David Kitchens officiating. Interment followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Augusta.

A native of Columbus, Clinton was the son of the late Clinton Walter Williams, II and Doris Taylor Williams. He was a former owner of C & W Tire in Augusta, enjoyed fishing, and yard sale hopping where he searched for antiques.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, and sister; Bonnie Harrison and is survived by his loving wife; Katherine Kitchens Williams of Gibson; daughter, Bonnie  (Darrin) Newman of North Augusta; son, Clinton W. Williams, IV of North Augusta; step-daughter, Marie Todd Samples of Gibson; step-sons, Rodney Todd of Eatonton and Colen and Sandra Todd, Jr. of Mitchell; and brother, Bobby (Linda) Williams of North Augusta; five grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Taylor Funeral Home  of Gibson was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 


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