History of demolition makes for dynamite book
Two writers stray from the norm in their latest books
History of demolition makes for dynamite book
Meet Jacob Volk, immigrant son of a butcher, who rose to become the dandy of devastation, a wrecker of Herculean proportions in early 20th-century New York, a city constantly remaking itself by pulling down one building to replace it with another.
Two writers stray from the norm in their latest books
A playwright's first novel and a novelist's first volume of nonfiction are two "novelties" to be found among the latest hardcover books.
AL roundup
MINNEAPOLIS - Johan Santana struck out 11 and carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning to lead the Minnesota Twins over the Detroit Tigers, 4-2 on Sunday.
Blalock paces Rangers' hit parade against Twins
ARLINGTON, Texas - Hank Blalock went 4-for-4, and John Koronka allowed seven hits in 6q innings to lead the Texas Rangers to a 6-4 win against the Minnesota Twins.
NL roundup
DENVER - Aaron Cook pitched into the ninth inning and Todd Helton hit a three-run homer as the Rockies finished off the three-game sweep.
Blalock paces Rangers' hit parade against Twins
Slugger's milestone may come at home
Slugger's milestone may come at home
SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds has always shown a knack for hitting his most special home runs at home.
Mets lose Zambrano for year
NEW YORK - New York Mets right-hander Victor Zambrano will miss the rest of the season after tearing a tendon in his pitching elbow, the latest in a string of injuries to the team's starting staff.
Marlins fans have strong stomach
MIAMI - The vendor climbed the steps in the stands behind home plate, searching for customers amid the empty seats during the Florida Marlins' latest loss.
Marlins fans have strong stomach
Braves avoid sweep
NEW YORK - John Smoltz began thinking about his Sunday start early on Saturday.
Smoltz says Braves got a must-win
NEW YORK - It would have been done, John Smoltz said. Over. Finished.
Smoltz says Braves got a must-win
Braves' McDowell reshapes his image
Sizzling Renteria keeps Braves afloat
Flailing now a foible for Francoeur
ATLANTA - Oh to be Jeff Francoeur, where every trim of your locks, shave of your stubble and sharply hit ball is thought to be a slump-buster.
Braves' McDowell reshapes his image
NEW YORK - The wide, yet sheepish grin appeared on the Shea Stadium video board between innings Sunday.
Sizzling Renteria keeps Braves afloat
NEW YORK - The Braves might not be playing sparkling baseball to begin 2006, but there's no possible way to fault Edgar Renteria for the slow start.
Flailing now a foible for Francoeur
Across the globe, steady oil and gas supply at risk
VIENNA, Austria - Unrest in Africa. Mideast insurgency and terrorism. Iran's nuclear brinkmanship. Russian pressure politics. South American resource nationalism.
Beatles' company loses suit vs. Apple
LONDON - A long and winding legal road took another twist for The Beatles' record company Monday, when a British judge ruled that Apple Computer Inc. is entitled to use the apple logo on its iTunes Music Store.
Officials are honored for 2005 success
Two area economic development officials have been honored for their achievements in 2005.
Beatles' company loses suit vs. Apple
Hawaii gives up on gasoline price controls
HONOLULU - Hawaii's gasoline price controls have sputtered to a stop.
Officials are honored for 2005 success
Across the globe, steady oil and gas supply at risk
Some make profits, but wine is a risky liquid asset
Beer gets ahead
CHICAGO - Beer sales had gone flat while wine was flying off the shelves, so beer makers decided to steal a page from wine's marketing manual and create new packaging, flavors and drinks.
Some make profits, but wine is a risky liquid asset
NAPA, Calif. - As investments go, wine's a risky liquid asset. A slip of the hand can send hundreds of dollars crashing to the floor. Fire, flood or a simple power outage can ruin a rare vintage.
Hawaii gives up on gasoline price controls
Wachovia buys Golden West
SAN FRANCISCO - Wachovia Corp., the nation's fourth-largest bank, is muscling into the West with a $24.2 billion deal to buy Golden West Financial Corp., a mom-and-pop shop that blossomed into a prized savings and loan.
Spurrier keeps rebuilding
AIKEN - If Steve Spurrier sounds a lot like he did this time last year, well, he does.
Grace could use feminists' help
It's true. Karyn Grace's pleas to South Carolina's legislature to change the state's divorce laws to allow "mental cruelty" as grounds for divorce fell on deaf ears Thursday. But that's not the real story.
Helping Graniteville heal
How many people suffered injury and health problems in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train crash tragedy in Graniteville, S.C., that spilled an estimated 60 tons of chlorine last year in early January?
Social Security, Medicare crises worsen
Social Security, Medicare crises worsen
The nation just got another reminder from Social Security and Medicare trustees that financial deterioration continues to accelerate for both enormously popular social programs.
Keep an open mind
Washington hadn't gotten over the stunning and entirely unexpected resignation of CIA director Porter Goss last week, who'd only been on the job about a year, when the Beltway was plunged into a new controversy over President Bush's choice to succeed him - Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden.
Grace could use feminists' help
'American Idol' finalists visit Graceland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Calling Elvis Presley America's "first idol," Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley welcomed the finalists of "American Idol" to Graceland amid cameras and screaming fans.
Nicole Kidman on Tom Cruise: 'I still love him'
NEW YORK - Nicole Kidman says her divorce from Tom Cruise was a "major shock" - and, she still loves him.
People in the News
LOS ANGELES - Adam Sandler is now a real-life "Big Daddy."
Graduation packs financial punch
BOSTON - It's graduation season, time for college seniors to celebrate good friends and hard work - and the end of those ever-rising tuition payments.
Graduation packs financial punch
Despite stormy weather, angler has $100,000 day
Pro angler Davy Hite braved lightning and steady rain to claim the $100,000 top prize in Sunday's waterlogged final round of the Pride of Augusta Citgo Bassmasters Elite Series tournament.
Despite stormy weather, angler has $100,000 day
GreenJackets take wild 12-inning win
In Savannah, Ga., the Augusta GreenJackets scored three runs in the top of the 12th to beat the Savannah Sand Gnats, 8-5 on Sunday at Grayson Stadium.
Payne outlines future of club
Augusta National Golf Club's new chairman will stay true to the course set by his predecessors.
Bryant rides late eagle, birdie to Regions win
Wie finishes out of contention in South Korea
Musketeers win state golf title
It's tough to predict a blowout in golf, but the thought did cross the mind of Richmond Academy golfer Kevin Sweeney entering Monday's Class AAA state championship meet.
Transcript of Billy Payne conference call
Billy Payne, incoming chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, spoke with reporters Monday via conference call:
Smiling sendoff
Augusta State women's golf coach Trelle McCombs (left) talks with junior Patti Hogeboom during a reception and sendoff at the Forest Hills Golf Club clubhouse. The team, competing in its first NCAA postseason, will play in the East Regional in Greensboro, N.C., starting Thursday.
Musketeers win state golf title
Wie finishes out of contention in South Korea
INCHEON, South Korea - Michelle Wie made the cut, then came up short. Now South Korea's "big sister" wants to take the next step.
Kerr rallies for seventh career victory
Furyk beats Immelman in playoff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Given another chance in a playoff at the Wachovia Championship, Jim Furyk finished the job Sunday.
Kerr rallies for seventh career victory
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Cristie Kerr overcame a four-stroke deficit to win her seventh LPGA Tour title, closing with a 5-under 67 for a two-stroke victory over Lorena Ochoa, Pat Hurst and Angela Stanford in the Franklin American Mortgage Championship.
Furyk beats Immelman in playoff
Bryant rides late eagle, birdie to Regions win
HOOVER, Ala. - Brad Bryant won the Regions Charity Classic for his second Champions Tour victory of the year, closing with an eagle, birdie and a par for an 8-under 64 and a two-stroke victory over Mark McNulty.
McCormick tops Ledford
The 2006 Regions Cup golf series started just like last season. No one could touch Augusta's Phillip McCormick at a course perfectly suited for his game.
Transcript of Billy Payne conference call
GreenJackets take wild 12-inning win
Sabres pad lead over Senators
OTTAWA - The Buffalo Sabres are headed home with a big lead over the Ottawa Senators.
Mighty Ducks blank Avalanche
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ilya Bryzgalov tied a 61-year-old NHL rookie record with his third consecutive playoff shutout, and three of his Anaheim teammates scored in the Mighty Ducks' 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.
Younger generation rocks
The young man knows the rules but the old man knows the exceptions.
'Fired' doctor's decision was correct
I read with interest and sympathy Editorial Page Editor Michael Ryan's plaintive piece about "firing" his doctor ("Medical attitudes are enough to make you sick," April 30).Fredrick C. House, M.D., Augusta
Now is the time to back Democrats
Science is just another belief system
Now is the time to back Democrats
The recent AP-Ipsos poll showing that more than 51 percent of Americans want to see a Congress controlled by Democrats, as opposed to 30 percent for Republicans, is an ominous sign for the Republicans. As hard as they try to redistrict themselves into winning, the jig may be up in the U.S. House of Representatives.Lowell Greenbaum, Augusta
Crack down on illegal immigration
Crack down on illegal immigration
I support legal immigration. Everyone should have an equal chance at achieving the American dream. But illegal immigrants here from any country are breaking our laws and in many ways are a burden on our society!Kevin Wells, Grovetown
'Fired' doctor's decision was correct
Science is just another belief system
In response to Victor Reilly ("On evolution, science trumps faith," May 1), I would like to know where he finds the "overwhelming" evidence to support the "fact" that the stars are at least 14 billion years old and the sun is only 5 billion. Where is the birth date stamped on any of these masses? The methods of scientific dating are based on presuppositions and assumptions that are not factual at all.Joe Rich, Evans
Review: Ultra-mobile PC needs improvements
Review: New spin on online role playing games
Lights, music, videos drawing teens to bowling alleys
Techbits: Blog dissemination, spam and more
Aerial-imaging system is becoming indispensable
Techbits: Blog dissemination, spam and more
NEW YORK - The Web sites of dozens of newspapers are starting to feature outside blog postings on travel, health and other topics in a further blurring of the line separating traditional and new media.
Review: New spin on online role playing games
Most persistent online role-playing games seem to have a fixation with dragons and dungeons, orcs and elves.
Aerial-imaging system is becoming indispensable
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Low-lying Cessna 172s fly in grid patterns over major cities, capturing eagle-eye images of every square foot from just about every direction.
Lights, music, videos drawing teens to bowling alleys
CENTERVILLE, Ohio - It's not your dad's bowling alley any more. There still are polished wooden lanes, the thud and roll of heavy balls and the crash of scattering pins.
Review: Ultra-mobile PC needs improvements
NEW YORK - Looking for a great PC that runs a fully fledged version of Windows XP but weighs less than two pounds?
Witness connects checks to Schrenko
ATLANTA - Linda Schrenko personally ordered others to fraudulently endorse checks to her campaign, according to a witness in Ms. Schrenko's federal corruption trial Monday.
Dad gives gripping detail of phone call
Government witness wraps up in Shrenko trial
ATLANTA -- A government witness key to the case against former state school Superintendent Linda Schrenko's co-defendants got a generous plea deal with the government, defense attorneys contended today.
Witness connects checks to Schrenko
Few says he'll run for mayor
Former Augusta Fire Chief Ronnie Few announced Monday that will be a candidate for mayor in this fall's election.
Weather briefly forgets it's May
AIKEN - It was a downer, even for a Monday.
American Indian remains locked away from tribes
Georgia rock outcropping shelters 530 plant species
Case could change election challenges
Officials scramble to help seniors make deadline
Common goes high-tech with Wi-Fi access
Mortgage fraud is 'cancer' plaguing the Atlanta area
Perdue signs off on budget
ATLANTA - Georgia will begin its new budget year in July with the biggest pot of money the state government has ever had, now that Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed off on the spending plan.
Augusta National plans course changes
Augusta National Golf Club's new chairman, Billy Payne, announced Monday a few course changes were planned for the 2007 Masters Tournament.
Weather briefly forgets it's May
Rants and raves
THIS IS A RAVE FOR the newspaper delivery person on Sudlow Lane in Graniteville. There were some birds that had built a nest in his paper box. Instead of disturbing the birds, he came out on his own time and put up a new box so he could deliver the newspaper in a box and not disturb the birds. Thank you very much.
News you can use
Columbia County Board of Education: 6 p.m., Columbia County Government Complex, 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans; regular session
Five questions with angler Rick Clunn
Trash pickup changes ahead
Major changes in Augusta's garbage service are on the way, and downtown business owners will be the first to find out exactly what they are.
Analysis: Campaign trickery goes high-tech
Kid of the Day
Heather Dawn Story, of Martinez, is today's kid of the day.
Across Georgia
BARNESVILLE - A city court judge has been arrested in an undercover sting involving alleged misconduct with teenage girls.
Rapper T.I. speaks at funeral for assistant
ATLANTA - Surrounded by hundreds of mourners, Atlanta rapper T.I. paid final respects Monday to his friend and personal assistant, who was killed last week in a gun battle in Cincinnati.
Across the southeast
TEXARKANA, ARK. - Three men are accused in a federal indictment of burning a cross near the home of a black man to intimidate him.
Across South Carolina
MOUNT PLEASANT - Two brothers out for a walk spotted a toddler who had fallen into a retention pond and saved his life.
Dad gives gripping detail of phone call
Harold Brooks Sr. remembers the exact time of his daughter's last telephone call, he testified Monday at his son-in-law's murder trial.
Across the area
About 660 Columbia County homes lost power for several hours Sunday after a driver crashed into a utility pole at Mullikin and Furys Ferry roads, said Georgia Power spokesman John Sell.
City can't block shops
A judge on Monday gave Augusta Commission members two months to grant a rezoning request, which means another shopping plaza on Walton Way Extension.
The week ahead
todayThirteen-month-old Tia, safe in the arms of her dad, David Laws, seems more interested in her bottle than the Augusta Spartans football game at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center.
Defense questions witness' deal
ATLANTA -- A government witness key to the case against former state school Superintendent Linda Schrenko's co-defendants got a generous plea deal with the government, defense attorneys contended Monday.
Rants and Raves
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Three injured in Belair Road wreck
Three people were injured this morning in a two-car wreck on Belair Road near Interstate 20.
Case could change election challenges
ATLANTA - Few understand the old adage "every vote counts" as well as the bitter rivals vying for a seat on Dawson's city council.
American Indian remains locked away from tribes
COLUMBIA - Federal red tape is blocking the return of the remains of hundreds of American Indians to tribes for reburial.
Analysis: Campaign trickery goes high-tech
ATLANTA - Georgia campaign trickery has entered the next level, thanks to new technology.
Tax rate steady; water bills rising
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Court worker keeps walking past adversity
She's just 4-foot-8, but even federal court judges look up to her.
Teachers promote collaboration
Rants and raves
THIS IS A RAVE FOR the newspaper delivery person on Sudlow Lane in Graniteville. There were some birds that had built a nest in his paper box. Instead of disturbing the birds, he came out on his own time and put up a new box so he could deliver the newspaper in a box and not disturb the birds. Thank you very much.
Close quarters concern some
NORTH AUGUSTA - The Landing at River Club, a condominium development that is sprouting up along the Savannah River and the 13th Street bridge, is hard to miss from either side of the river.
Across the region
BAMBERG, S.C. - Authorities were looking for a man Monday they think might have some information about two sisters who were found dead in their Bamberg home.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Lauren Celeste Cooper, 17, of Hephzibah.
Rapper T.I. speaks at funeral for assistant
Officials scramble to help seniors make deadline
Nella Mayweather has the best kind of prescription drug plan.
Court worker keeps walking past adversity
Mortgage fraud is 'cancer' plaguing the Atlanta area
ATLANTA - Ann Fulmer was suspicious about houses in her Stone Mountain neighborhood that sold for extraordinary prices only to fall badly into disrepair, especially in the late 1990s before the Atlanta metro area real estate boom.
Georgia rock outcropping shelters 530 plant species
BROXTON, Ga. - A rock outcropping in south Georgia's sandy, coastal plain is unusual enough. Add a few plants that don't normally grow in the area - some native to the tropics, others to the Appalachian Mountains - and you have a natural wonder.
Across the area
A judge has thrown out a libel lawsuit filed by a fired Richmond County teacher against The Augusta Chronicle.
'Smoke and mirrors' used in Schrenko's campaign, manager says
ATLANTA -- In the spring of 2002, with money in short supply and relationships fraying, the gubernatorial campaign of state school superintendent Linda Schrenko turned to
Common goes high-tech with Wi-Fi access
The Garden City connects to the 21st century today as it offers for the first time free public wireless Internet access in downtown Augusta.
Teachers promote collaboration
Martinez Elementary School third-grade teacher Ann Harrison says collaboration among elementary school teachers equates to better lessons for pupils.
Senate OKs school funding
COLUMBIA - The Senate voted Monday to take over responsibility for all school funding by June 30, 2009.
Tax rate steady; water bills rising
AIKEN - Taxpayers will get their first look at the city's proposed $43.1 million budget for 2006-07 at tonight's city council meeting.
Five questions with angler Rick Clunn
Rick Clunn, who will turn 60 in July, is one of America's best-known pro anglers, with 14 first-place wins and 97 top-10 finishes. His lifetime earnings are almost $1.7 million. We caught up with him at the Pride of Augusta Citgo Bassmasters Elite Series Tournament at Thurmond Lake.
Board is ready to relocate
As Columbia County high school seniors get ready to graduate, system administrators are getting ready to move.
Treasure mama, as she did you
Every now and then we read news reports about bad mothers, women who neglect their children or else are domineering, women who hurt or humiliate their kids, endanger them or leave them behind.
Norton looks for authenticity in latest film
'M:I3' cruises to lower-than-expected $48 million debut
'M:I3' cruises to lower-than-expected $48 million debut
LOS ANGELES - Fewer people chose to accept Tom Cruise's latest mission, a possible sign that the odd behavior of Hollywood's biggest star may have taken a toll on his box-office charm.
Norton looks for authenticity in latest film
NEW YORK - In "Down in the Valley," Edward Norton plays a deluded 21st century cowboy whose contrived Old West masculinity and aw-shucks innocence attracts a restless teenage girl who's desperate for something more authentic than the asphalt highways of suburban Los Angeles.
Rockie Lynne's CD offers glimpse into his life
Jewel leaves fairy tales for return to folksy roots
Jewel leaves fairy tales for return to folksy roots
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - She got her first record deal while she was living in her blue Volkswagen bus. Now she's a multiplatinum, multifaceted artist who only needs one name: Jewel.
Mobb Deep's rolls with a new crew for new album
Founding member of Sha Na Na hunts criminals
Suge Knight details decline of Death Row Records
LOS ANGELES - Rap music mogul Suge Knight testified Friday that his Death Row Records struggled after he was jailed several times and hit with a $107 million judgment in a case by a couple claiming they helped start the label.
Suge Knight details decline of Death Row Records
Rockie Lynne's CD offers glimpse into his life
By the time you finish listening to the self-titled debut of singer-songwriter Rockie Lynne, you'll know more about him than you might learn in a conversation over coffee.
Founding member of Sha Na Na hunts criminals
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - As he walks to the stage of a Hofstra University lecture hall, Robert Leonard's attire is every bit the college professor: blue blazer and shirt, charcoal slacks, yellow tie, glasses.
Mobb Deep's rolls with a new crew for new album
NEW YORK - In the rap world, success is often measured as much by your crew as how catchy your music is.
Rivals taking notice of Stewart's strong start
Indy a magical place for rookie
Indy a magical place for rookie
INDIANAPOLIS - Townsend Bell might be mushing a team of sled dogs instead of driving a race car if things had turned out differently 20 years ago.
Rivals taking notice of Stewart's strong start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Here's the good news for the 43 drivers trying to dethrone Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart: He finally had a bad race, failing to lead a single lap in Richmond and never showing enough muscle to challenge for the victory.
Earnhardt soaks up Crown win
RICHMOND, Va. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. was more than a man enjoying a victory Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway. He was a man having fun.
Spurs nip Mavericks
SAN ANTONIO - Having weary legs against a rested and familiar opponent is no way to open a playoff series. Good thing the San Antonio Spurs also had Tim Duncan - and Bruce Bowen to harrass Dirk Nowitzki.
Nash wins second straight MVP award
Wallace nabs fourth honor in five years
Cavs' Marshall says his team won't win
Wallace nabs fourth honor in five years
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Ben Wallace strengthened the argument that he's one of the best defenders in NBA history on Monday.
Cavs' Marshall says his team won't win
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Cleveland Cavaliers plan to make a lot of adjustments for Game 2 against Detroit.
Nash wins second straight MVP award
PHOENIX - That mop-haired Canadian did it again, running away with his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award.
Spartans chase down elusive win
Panthers hope to borrow page from Ravens' playbook
Josephine McNeill (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mrs. Josephine McClean McNeill of Willis Foreman Road entered into rest Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Rev. Angelo Hatcher officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Erwin, N.C. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Hilda S. Hastings (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Hilda S. Hastings, 3709 Fairington Dr., Hephzibah, Ga., entered into rest at St. Joseph Hospital in Elmira, New York on May 2, 2006. She had been visiting her daughter at the time of her death. Born in Malone, New York, January 16, 1916, she was the eldest daughter of Harry Seymour and Clara Rivette. She was later married to Gibson Hastings of Malone who predeceased her in 1974. During World War II she worked with the Sun Valley Boot Company sewing combat boots and trigger finger mittens on contract for the Army. She remained with the company over 30-years before retiring to Augusta, Ga. where she had lived for the past 32 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Loren (Norma) Nesbit of Central Square, N.Y., Mrs. William (Diane) Kinner of Van Etten, N.Y. and Mrs. Burt(Irma) Kinner of Elmira; three sons, Earle (Shirley) Hastings of Fort Jackson, N.Y., Roderick Hastings of Augusta and Douglas Hastings of Hephzibah; two sisters, Mrs. Niles (Eleonar) Sorrell of Rome, N.Y. and Mrs. Malvern (Lyola) Sutton of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; two brothers, Darcy Seymour of Fort Pierce, Fla. and Carney Seymour of Rome; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren. A memorial service was held in New York on May 5, 2006 with interment in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery, Dickinson Center. A private gathering of friends will be held at the home of her son in Hephzibah. In memoriam the family requests a donation be made to the America Diabetes Association.
Franklin Aubert (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Franklin Aubert of will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006 at Second Providence Baptist Church with Dr. Albert M. James officiating. Interment will be in Second Providence Memorial Gardens. The remains will lie in state in the church from noon until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at 418 Lecompte Avenue at 12:30 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Stacey A. McNair (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Ms. Stacey A. McNair, 36, 403 Fredrick Street, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2006. Stacey is the precious daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James McNair and beloved sister of Mr. Vincent (Anita) McNair all of Wrens, Ga. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
Carol Jane Scibelli (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Carol Jane Scibelli , 44 wife of Mr. Robert C. Scibelli entered into rest on Saturday May 6, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM. Tuesday May 9, 2006 at Westover Memorial Park with Father Michael Lubinsky officiating. Carol was born in Baltimore , MD, and a avid animal lover . A 1979 graduate of Richmond Academy. Survivors include husband Robert C. Scibelli; daughter & son-in-law Tiffany (Michael) Moore, daughter Mary McLean; son and daughter-in-law Michael (Amanda) Stein; mother & stepfather Alison Verdery Price and Charles Norman Price; father & stepmother Richard Glenn Rutherford , Sr. and Connie Rutherford; three sisters Alison Walker, Susan Khaksarfard and Nancy Zorn; two brothers Richard Glenn Rutherford , Jr. and Charles D. Rutherford; grandson Michael (Little Mike) Stein; she is also survived by many other dear and loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 PM on Monday evening at Elliott Sons Funeral Home 1134 Telfair Street, Augusta. For those wishing to make memorials the family suggest : Augusta Humane Society , P.O. Box 12035 Augusta , GA. 30914-2035
Steven D. Moore (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on May 5, 2006, Mr. Steven Daniel Moore of Martinez, GA, beloved son of Dr.& Mrs. Steven L. and Brenda Moore. Steven was born in Augusta and graduated from Lakeside High School in 1998. He attended Augusta State University and Toccoa Falls College. He had also lived in Denver, Memphis and Germany. He was a member of Druid Park Bible Church. Additional survivors include his brothers: James Moore (Sheryl) and Paul Moore all of Martinez, his paternal grandmother: Margaret S. Moore of Altamonte Springs, FL, maternal grandmother : Martha Mabry of Decatur, GA and a niece: Sarah Anne Moore. A memorial service will be held (tonight) Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Bob Corbin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, P.O. Box 5358 Augusta, GA 30916 or to Christian Learning Centers of Augusta, P.O. Box 14786, Augusta, GA 30919-0786. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.
John Earl Liles, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - John Earl Liles, Sr., entered into rest Friday, May 5, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Connie Cooke Liles. Funeral services will be held Monday May 8, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Westside Christian Church with Minister Jim Joiner officiating. Mr. Liles will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. A native of Augusta, John was the son of the late Willie Earl (W.E.) Liles and the late Ruth McCall Liles. He was an employee of the Pollock Company for 28 years where he was Vice - President of Service. John had a passion for music and as a member of Westside Christian Church, he sang on the Church Praise Team. During his spare time he loved to ride his motorcycle. A loving husband, father and grandfather, John, "Papa" will be deeply missed. Additional survivors include two sons, Joshua Munns and John E. Liles, Jr. both of Evans, Georgia; two daughters, Jaclyn Liles of Augusta, Georgia and Jennifer L. Gattis and her husband Jeremy of Elgin, South Carolina; two sisters, Diane Gray and her husband Donny of Augusta, Georgia and Beverly Kearney and her husband James of Grovetown, Georgia; two grandchildren Autumn Sarah Gattis and Emily Marie Gattis both of Elgin, South Carolina and a very special brother Michael Sommers and his wife Ines of Martinez, Georgia, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rick Eden, Scott Vivas, Kent Burrows, Buck Parris, Mark Pollock and Greg Doss. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of the Pollock Company. Memorials may be made to the Westside Christian Church Building Fund, 4352 Columbia Road, Martinez, Georgia 30907. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair RoadEvans, Georgia 30809 (706) 860-6166
Lester Sapp (MIDVILLE, Ga.)
MIDVILLE, Ga. - Lester Sapp, 91, entered into rest on May 7, 2006, at his residence. Mr. Sapp was born in Burke County, Georgia on January 11, 1915 to the late Jessie James and Willie Langley Sapp. He was a retired farmer, living in this area all of his life; a member of the Midville Baptist Church and a member of the Masons. Mr. Sapp was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frazier Sapp; and sons, Jerry Sapp, Steven Lester Sapp, and Skipper Sapp. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott McKinney and Rev. Grady Hargrove officiating. Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Gardens in Waynesboro. Pallbearers are Robert Sapp, Russell Sapp, Randall Sapp, Raymond Sapp, Harold Redd, and Ruwis Sapp. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Survivors include a son, Wallace Sapp (Joyce) of Waynesboro, Georgia; daughters, Reba Sapp of Hagan, Georgia, and Lynda Bishop (Henry) of Midville, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Bessie Mae Hurst Sapp of California; grandchildren, Mary DeLaigle, Martha Dungan, Sue Crosby, Kim Woods, Dennis Sapp, Carlton Lane, Jerry Sapp, and Stephen Sapp; 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro 706-554-3531 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Gladys A. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Gladys A. Johnson, 92, of Prince Road, entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Blair House. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are four daughters, Rosa Mae Buckhanan, Mary A. Mason, Jennie L. Crawford, Augusta, Virginia P. Mosley, North Carolina; one son, John Charles Norman, Grovetown, Ga.; twenty grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Mitchell Murphy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Mitchell David Murphy, 40, of Hickman Road entered into rest at the residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, today, at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Greg Bentley officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Mr. Murphy was a native and life long resident of Augusta and employed with Thompson Wrecking Co. He was a loving father and attended Southside Baptist church . He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Ruby Murphy and his brother, William T. (Bill) Murphy Jr. Survivors include his twin daughters Kristen and Collin Murphy of Toccoa, GA; his father, William T. (Billy) Murphy of Martinez; three sisters, Julie Bagwell, Judy Goolsby Costigan and Laura McCook all of Augusta; and Nine Nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers will be Al Turner, Rudy Broome, Chuck Dailey, Chuck Lewis, David Miles, Nipper Hankinson, Michael Browning, Steven Wagner and Mike Thigpen. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA. 30906.
Ethel M. Bush (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Ethel M. Bush, 86, of Atomic Rd., entered into rest May 7, 2006 at National Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Bush, a native of Columbia County, was a member of St. Phillip Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, William Bush; a son, William (Theresa) Bush, Jr., Camden, N.J.; seven sisters-in-law, Carrie Readdy, Lizzie Hazel, Matlen Greenwood, Florie Walker, Augusta, Pearline Lawton, Langley, Mamie Johnson, Aiken and Corie Jessie, North Augusta; four brothers-in-law, James Foreman, Leroy Jessie, North Augusta, Bennie Lawton, Langley and Leonard Geenwood, Augusta; two grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence. G.L. Brightharp and Son's Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Charles A. Thomas (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Charles A. Thomas, S/SGT, US Army (ret.), age 74, entered into rest Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Dwight David Eisenhower Medical Center. Family members include his beloved wife Saeko Thomas of Hephzibah, Ga. whom he married in 1953 in Japan, son Shirman A. Thomas of Huntsville, AL., daughter Dianna Culbreth and husband Mark of Hephzibah, Ga., granddaughter Michelle Aiken and step granddaughter Tiffany Register, two nephews and three nieces. Mr. Thomas was a native of Crothersville, Indiana and had lived in Augusta since 1968. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1972 having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church and was affectionately known as Santa Claus. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 11:00 am at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Robert J. Driggers officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by Ft. Gordon Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8:00PM at Poteet Funeral Home, South Chapel. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing Department Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA 30906 (706) 798-8886 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Percy Whitaker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Percy Edward Whitaker, 86, husband of Mrs. Martha Lillian Whitaker, entered into rest Thursday May 4, 2006 at Saint Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2006, at Starling Funeral Home, Harlem, Ga. Interment will be in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 246 Davis Road, Martinez, GA 30907. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
Stacey A. McNair (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Ms. Stacey A. McNair, 36, 403 Fredrick Street, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2006. Stacey is the precious daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James McNair and beloved sister of Vincent (Anita) McNair all of Wrens, Ga.; a nephew, Joshua McNair, several cousins and lots of friends. Miss. McNair was a member of Ways Baptist Church. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Ways Baptist Church with the Revs. Jerry Cole and Wayne Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening May 9, 2006 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jimmy May, Mike McDonald, Kenneth McDonald, Dale Morris, Lee Matthew, Mitchell Doss, Ryan Doss, Adam McNair, Chris May. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mitchell Murphy ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Mitchell David Murphy, 40, of Hickman Road entered into rest at the residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Greg Bentley officiating. Interment will follow in Westview cemetery. Mr. Murphy was a native and life long resident of Augusta and employed with Thompson Wrecking Co. He was a loving father and attended Southside Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Ruby Murphy and his brother, William T. (Bill) Murphy Jr. Survivors include his twin daughters Kristen and Collin Murphy of Toccoa, Ga. his father, William T. (Billy) Murphy of Martinez, three sisters, Julie Bagwell, Judy Goolsby Costigan and Laura McCook all of Augusta and Nine Nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers will be Al Turner, Rudy Broome, Chuck Dailey, Chuck Lewis, David Miles, Nipper Hankinson, Michael Browning, Steven Wagner andMike Thigpen. The family will recieve friends (Today) Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dewitt Barton (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Dewitt Townsend Barton, 52, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 1pm at George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Avenue, SW, Aiken. Visitation will be tonight (Monday) 6-8pm at the funeral home. Visit www.GeorgeFuneralHomes.com to view the obituary and sign the online condolence register.
Martin C. Bussey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Martin C. Bussey, 52, who entered into rest May 3, 2006, will be conducted this Tuesday, May 9 at 3 p.m. at C.A. Reid, Sr. Memorial Funeral Home, Gibson Chapel, Bishop Thomas Aaron officiating. Burial will be in the Drayton Cemetery.
John Crawford (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at Augusta Nursing Home Sunday, May 7, 2006, Mr. John Crawford. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Crawford; two sons, Mr. Vincent Crawford, Hinesville, Ga., Doman Crawford; two grandchildren, Kristopher and Le Jon; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at 1027 12th St. or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment, serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Steven D. Moore (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on May 5, 2006, Mr. Steven Daniel Moore of Martinez, GA, beloved son of Dr.& Mrs. Steven L. and Brenda Moore. Steven was born in Augusta and graduated from Lakeside High School in 1998. He attended Augusta State University and Toccoa Falls College. He had also lived in Denver, Memphis and Germany. He was a member of Druid Park Bible Church. Additional survivors include his brothers, James Moore (Sheryl) and Paul Moore all of Martinez; his paternal grandmother, Margaret S. Moore of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; maternal grandmother, Martha Mabry of Decatur, Ga.; a niece, Sarah Anne Moore. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Pastor Bob Corbin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, P.O. Box 5358 Augusta, GA 30916 or to Christian Learning Centers of Augusta, P.O. Box 14786, Augusta, GA 30919-0786. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.
H. Glenn Baker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. H. Glenn Baker, 50, of Kings St., entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the residence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Dr. Michael Davenport officiating. Mr. Baker was a native of Augusta and had been an ironworker. Survivors include his Longtime Companion, Karen Groff of Agusta; one son, Brodie Rutledge of Dalton, Ga; one daughter, Christy Walsh of Eatonton, N.C.; one brother, David Baker of Augusta; one sister, Regina Jones of North Augusta; two grandchildren, Karamie and Kylie Walsh and five loving dogs, Max, Boy Dog, Angel, Minnie and Little Bit. The family will receive friends (today) Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Dirctors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mrs. Llewellyn Yancey died Sunday, May 7, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Ella Lee House (MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.)
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Ella Lee House departed this life and entered into rest on Thursday, April 27, 2006. Memorial services will be held at the Slater's Funeral Home on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Mrs. House left her home of Columbia, S.C. as a young adult and resided in Buffalo, N.Y. for over 50 years. She established a Milledgeville residence in 1991 in order to be near her relatives. She quickly became a part of the Milledgeville community and acquired many new friends. Over the past 7 years, due to health issues, she resided at Chaplinwood Nursing Home. She leaves to mourn her passing, nieces, Doris (John) Goodwin of Irmo, S.C. and Mary Williams of Columbia, SC; nephews, Johnny Vaughn of New York, NY, William (W. Frazier) Davis of Columbia SC, Dr. James F. Hatcher, Jr. of Milledgeville, GA, Martin Vaughn of Philadelphia, PA and Vincent Vaughn of Warren, OH; a goddaughter, Alexis Williams of Columbia, SC and a host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A family representatives may be reached by calling (478) 452-6672 Slater's Funeral Home, Inc., 244 N. Wayne Street, Milledgeville, GA, has charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John H. Gay (GARFIELD, Ga.)
GARFIELD, Ga. - Mr. John Harry Gay, Jr., age 83, died May 8, 2006. He was born in Jenkins County, U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and mail carrier, was a member of Ridgeway Lodge #104 F & AM, and the Garfield Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Hebron Cemetery in Garfield with elder Tommy Roundtree and Donald Atkinson officiating. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Harrington Gay, five daughters, Cynthia Gay Bragg of Waynesboro, Nancy Gay (Carter) Crawford of Sylvania, Kathy Gay (Chris) Lee of Millen, Sarah Jane Gay (Walter) Odiorne of Columbia, SC, and Johnna Gay (Jon) Lee of Garfield, a brother, Charles Clark Gay, Sr. of Cleveland, GA, sixteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Active Pallbearers will be grandsons, J. J. Crawford, Ley Crawford, Clark Crawford, Tres Bragg, Wes Lee, and Kade Lee. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Garfield Fire Department. Memorials may be made to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center c/o Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home of Millen. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mariah Colbert (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mariah Evelyn Moore Colbert of Agnes Street entered into rest Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 8, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Greater St. John Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Ivey officiating. Burial will be at Southview Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 1:15 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Colette Chastagner (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Colette Chastagner, 71, left this life May 6, 2006. She was born December 9, 1934 in St. Die, France, to Maurice and Lina Sombsthay. She came to the United States in 1960 and lived in Illinois, Hawaii and Georgia. She was a retired registered nurse and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Will R. Moore and Philippe Chastagner and her father, Maurice Sombsthay. She is survived by her son, James Maurice Moore of Savannah, GA; her daughter, Lauren "Lou" Sasser (Marc) of Tampa, FL; her grandchildren, Phillip and Gregory Sasser, her mother, Lina Sombsthay, her sister, Marie-Helene Bernard, her brother, Bernard Sombsthay all of France; numerous cousins, nieces and many dear friends. If so desired, Rememberances may be made to the Humane Society of Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, Ga., 31406. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the funeral home. Memorial Service: 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Sign our guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Walter Williams (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Mr. Walter Williams, Sr., age 90, of Sylvania, Ga., passed into eternal rest on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ditch Pond Baptist Church in Sylvania. Burial will be held in the Friendship Memorial Park Cemetery. Service of comfort entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble and Sons Funeral Home.
Jack D. Holley (SUMTER, S.C.)
SUMTER, S.C. - Jack D. Holley, 68, husband of Marilyn K. Holley, died Sunday, May 7, 2006, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Augusta, GA, he was a son of the late Jack A. Holley and the late Polly Andrews Holley. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the US Air Force with 26 years of service. He served in three tours to England and three tours to Vietnam. He attended Hickory Road Baptist Church. Survivors besides his wife include a daughter, Pamela K. Kirvin and her husband, Johnny, of Dalzell; two grandchildren, Celia Kirvin of Clemson and Katy Kirvin of Dalzell; a brother, Jan Holley and his wife, Genie, of Augusta, GA; two sisters, Sandra Bostrom and her husband, Fred, of Montrose, AL, and Marilyn Holley Roberts and her fianc, Emile Hummel, both of Augusta, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Tuesday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Calvin Snelgrove officiating. Burial will be at 2 P.M. Tuesday in the Florence National Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hickory Road Baptist Church, 1245 Cherryvale Dr., Sumter, S.C. 29154. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jim McGuyton (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. James Etheridge "Jim" McGuyton, Sr., age 64, beloved husband of Betty Ann McGuyton of Boneville Road, died Sunday May 7, 2006 in Brevard county, Florida. Arrangements are incomplete but will be announced by Curtis Funeral Home.
Billy Ray Edwards (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Billy Ray Edwards, 57, of Savannah, Georgia, and formerly of Augusta, Georgia, husband of Elizabeth Williams Edwards, died Monday morning, May 8, 2006, at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Union, South Carolina, he was a son of George Ray Edwards and the late Thelma Webber Edwards. Billy was a member of Damascus Baptist Church and owned and operated Window World of Savannah. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam War. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Joseph Musmeci. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Williams Edwards of the home; three daughters, Laura Morton of Houston, Texas, Molly K. Edwards and Carley G. Edwards, both of Augusta, Georgia; his father, George Ray Edwards of Daytona, Florida, and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue. Funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service. Interment will be private. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah - Post Office Box #13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190 or the American Cancer Society - Suite 206, 6600 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405. Gamble Funeral Service, Savannah, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary Head Shelton (OWENSBORO, Ky.)
OWENSBORO, Ky. - Mary Head Shelton, 78, of Owensboro, went to be with her savior May 7th. Services are at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at James H. Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Owensboro. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery in Daviess County, Kentucky. Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com .
Willie McClain (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Willie McClain, Sr., 78, of Winn Rd., entered into rest Monday, May 8, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, this Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 12:00 P.M. with the Reverends Cameron Mullis, Jim Johnson and Marion Jay officiating. Pallbearers will be Crawford McConnell, Jack Womack, Jimmy Kinsey, Padgett Gay, Ed Bradley, Jim Roberts, David Hobbs, Howard Scarborough and Vernon McNeely. Honorary pallbearers will be retirees from Federal Paperboard. Interment will be in Payne Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jenkins County. His son, Eddie McClain; a brother, Clifford McClain; and a granddaughter, Barbara Lynn Davidson, preceded Mr. McClain in death. Survivors include his mother, Sallie McClain of Augusta; son and daughter-in-law, Willie and Christine McClain, Jr. of Augusta; daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Tim Fortson of Augusta, Madonna and Herschel Davidson of New Orleans, LA, Patricia and Rick Kuhn and Debbie and Wayne Harris all of Columbus, OH; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hubert and Allene McClain of Millen, GA and Ralph and Betty McClain of Ft. Meyers, FL; as well as twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mr. McClain, a native of Portal, GA, had lived most of his life in Augusta, and was the son of the late Horace McClain. He had retired as a Millwright with International Paper Company. Mr. McCain was also a Professional Guide & Dog Trainer and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends this evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of Portsbridge Hospice for all of their kindness during Mr. McClain's illness. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1725, Augusta, GA 30903. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, GA 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Carol Jane Scibelli (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Carol Jane Scibelli , 44, wife of Mr. Robert C. Scibelli, entered into rest on Saturday May 6, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held today, Tuesday May 9, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Westover Memorial Park with Father Tim Donahue officiating. For those wishing to make memorials the family suggest Augusta Humane Society , P.O. Box 12035 Augusta , GA. 30914-2035.
Andy McNeil Andrews (MCCORMICK, S.C.)
MCCORMICK, S.C. -Mr. Andy McNeil Andrews, 18, died Saturday May 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at McCormick Baptist Cemetery. Burial will be in Overbrook Cemetery. Strom Funeral Home, McCormick S.C., in charge of arrangements.
Teresa H. Tomaino (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on May, 8, 2006, Mrs. Teresa H. Tomaino, 95, widow of Joseph A. Tomaino. Mrs. Tomaino was a native of Utica, NY and lived most of her life in Utica, but moved to Augusta in 1999. She was a graduate of Utica School of Commerce and retired after more than 20 years of service as the Court Records Clerk for the Utica City Court. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church at Fort Gordon, GA and former member of Blessed Sacrament in Utica, NY. She was also a member of the Ladies Lakers Pinochle, Ladies Lakers Club and the West Lake Pinochle Club. Her attention to personal appearance. sense of style, personality and demeanor defied her 95+ years. Her longevity was due to remaining physically active, having interest in current affairs, traveling and a glass of wine each day. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. All who knew Teresa loved and admired her, especially for her spunky and witty personality. Family members include her daughters, Dolores (Anthony) Mastrino of Tampa, FL, Carol (Everett) Greenwood of Augusta, GA, Jacqueline (Robert) Cramer of Asheville, NC; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, brother, Anthony (Lee) Orsino of Schenectady, NY and several nieces and nephews In Augusta a vigil service for the deceased will be Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 7:00 P.M., at the funeral home and the family will receive friends until 9:00 P.M. In Utica, NY, the Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, 11:30 A.M., at Blessed Sacrament Church with visitation following the mass at the church. Interment will follow in Utica in the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 325 8th St., Augusta, GA 30903 or the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in Augusta or for Utica memorials may be made to St. Joseph Home. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joseph Chambers (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga.- Mr. J. W. "Farmer" Chambers entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Brandon Wilde. He was the beloved husband of the late Edith Fulghum Chambers. Arrangements are incomplete will be announced later. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, 30904.
Jimmie Lee Bostic (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Jimmie Lee Bostic, 72, of 1246 F. J. Hart Road, Wadley will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at the Pierce Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Sallie and Horace Gross, Sr. of Wadley; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family may be contacted at the residence. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ann M. Christie (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Mrs. Ann Martin Nixon Christie, 71, of Plum Branch Rd., wife of Tommie L. Christie, died Friday, May 5, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Berea Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Hinton (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga.: Mrs. Ruby Wheeler Hinton, age 82, beloved wife of the late Mr. Algie B. Hinton of Brown Circle died Saturday May 6, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Warrenton with Dr. Rob Bray and Rev. Donald Walton officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson, GA. Mrs. Hinton will lie in state one hour prior to funeral services. Friends may call at the residence. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM this evening, Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the funeral home. If so desired, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Warrenton, P. O. Box 512 Warrenton, GA 30828. Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W Gibson St. Warrenton GA 30828 (706) 465-3333 Email: Lowe113@cs.com
Jettie Curry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Jettie Curry, 81, of Augusta entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Survivors are two daughters, Jean (Leon) Dixon, Detroit, Mich., Katie Bridges, Ann Arbor, Mich.; two sons, James (Mary) Curry, Augusta, Ga., Dwight (Reva) Curry, Sicklerville, N.J.; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd. Jr., Blvd.
Seaborn Callaway (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Mr. Seaborn Thomas "S.T." Callaway, Jr., 86, died Monday at Wilkes Health Care in Washington. Mr. Callaway was a native of Wilkes County, was a former farm equipment salesman, and was the son of the late S.T. Callaway, Sr. and Gertrude Sherrer Callaway. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was an army veteran of WWII. Graveside services will be Thursday morning 11:00 at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert Huyck officiating. Pallbearers will be Brandon Callaway, Graham Callaway, Will Long, Nathan Phillips, Darrell Roth and Jeff Crooke. Mr. Callaway is survived by his wife, Virginia Crooke Callaway, Washington; two sons, Kenneth Callaway (Jayne) and David Callaway ( Karen) both of Rayle; and one brother, Merrill W. Callaway of Warrenton; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Mr. Callaway was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Callaway Long. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 at Hopkins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beta Sigma Phi Cancer Fund c/o of Joan Geddings, Farmers & Merchants Bank, P.O. Box 280, Washington, Ga., or to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga., 30673. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ewen E. Burch (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C.-Funeral services for Mr. Ewen E. Burch, 81, of Second Street, Jackson, S.C. who died Friday, May 5, 2006 will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Jackson. Rev. Donald F. Lumpkin officiating. Interment in Southlawn Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Jackson "The Church Front" Building Fund, P.O. Box 130, Jackson, SC 29831. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Monday evening from 5 to 7. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Lois Seago (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on May 6, 2006, at Portsbridge Hospice, Mrs. Lois Gantt Seago, 83, wife of the late William Edward Seago. Mrs. Seago was born in Batesburg, S.C. and was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. After the death of her husband she became the owner and operator of Seago Electrical Contracting Services, Inc. until her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. She was also predeceased by her daughter: Terri Seago Usry, her mother: Ruth Hall Adams and her father: Rion Tillman Gantt. Survivors include her daughters: Sheila Seago Taylor (Joe) and Donna Lynn Seago, her sisters: Florie Gantt Ligon (Fred), Adell Gantt Bodie, Vicky Gantt Johnson (Johnny), Vernell Gantt Qualman (Harry), grandchildren: Joseph Taylor, III (Joy), Trace Taylor (Francene), Robyn Leigh Taylor, Jeff Hawkins (Barbara), Christopher Jon Bailey (Amy) and Alison Michele Hamby. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Rebecca Lauren Bailey, Brandt Harrison Bailey and William Henry Hawkins and five nephews and three nieces. Graveside services will be held on (today)Tuesday, May 9, 2006 , 2:00 P.M., at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Jacob Malone officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and son in law. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 550 Pharr Rd. Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30305. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.
Stanley Marschalk ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Stanley Edward Marschalk Sr. age, 71, formerly of Augusta,Ga. and Daytona Beach, Fla., died Friday May 5, 2006, in a hospital in Opp, Ala. after a long illness. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday May 9, 2006 at Westover Memorial Park AT 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Kathleen Blanchard officiating. Survivors include, his mother, Dorothy Marschalk Perry of Augusta. Three sons, Stanley Edward Marschalk Jr. of Andalusia,Ala., James Philip ' Jay' Marschalk of Conyers,Ga. and Paul Louis Marschalk of Temple,Ga.; two daughters, Donna Mesker of Asheville,N.C. and Susan Marschalk Green of Balm,Fla.; a sister, Julia Anne Mueller of Augusta; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Marschalk, and a sister Dorothy Laura Thompson. Mr. Marschalk grew up in Augusta and Aiken S.C., and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in Augusta in 1954. He later attended West Georgia College in Carrolton Ga. and DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago. While living in Daytona Beach , he worked as an electronics technician for General Electric Co. and was a shop supervisor at Daytona Beach International Airport. Later he was an electronics systems service specialist for Ohio Medical Life Support in Atlanta. He was an avid pilot, flying small-engine airplanes at Daniel Field in Augusta and New Smyrna Airport in Volusia County ,Fla. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home this evening Monday, May 8, 2006, from 6 until 8 p.m. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave, Augusta, Ga., 30904. (706) 733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
H. Glenn Baker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. H. Glenn Baker , 50, of Kings St. entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the residence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Dr. Michael Davenport officiating. Mr. Baker was born in Augusta to the late Max and Sadie Regan Baker. He was an Ironworker. Survivors include his Longtime Companion Karen Groff of Augusta, one son, Brodie Rutledge of Resaca, Ga., one daughter, Christy Walsh of Eden, N.C., one brother, David Baker of Augusta, one sister, Regina Jones of N. Augusta, two grandchildren Karamie & Kylie Walsh and five loving dogs Max, Boy Dog, Angel, Minnie and Little Bit. The family will receive friends (Today) Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
James W. Sims (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James W. Sims Sr. age 74, entered into rest at Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia, Ga. on May 6, 2006. Graveside Services will be held today, Monday May 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Westview City Cemetery with Pastor Ray Simpson officiating. Survivors include one son, James Walter ' Jimmy' Sims and his wife Debra of Vidalia, Ga. Two daughters: Janet Hutcheson and her husband Stacy of Social Circle,Ga. and Phyllis Wingate and her husband Harry of Vidalia, Ga. Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Sims retired from Atlanta Gas & Light after 34 years of service, he was a past President and member of the Vidalia Lions Club. He also served on the Board of Directors with the Vidalia Recreation Department The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home today from 11:30 until 12:30. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, Ga., (706) 733-3636. Sign the guestbook atAugustaChronicle.com
Willie McClain (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Willie McClain, Sr., 78, of Winn Rd., entered into rest Monday, May 8, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, this Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 12:00 P.M. with the Reverends Cameron Mullis, Jim Johnson and Marion Jay officiating. Pallbearers will be Crawford McConnell, Jack Womack, Jimmy Kinsey, Padgett Gay, Ed Bradley, Jim Roberts, David Hobbs, Howard Scarborough and Vernon McNeely. Honorary pallbearers will be retirees from Federal Paperboard. Interment will be in Payne Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jenkins County. His son, Eddie McClain; a brother, Clifford McClain; and a granddaughter, Barbara Lynn Davidson, preceded Mr. McClain in death. Survivors include his mother, Sallie McClain of Augusta; son and daughter-in-law, Willie and Christine McClain, Jr. of Augusta; daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Tim Fortson of Augusta, Madonna and Herschel Davidson of New Orleans, LA, Patricia and Rick Kuhn and Debbie and Wayne Harris all of Columbus, OH; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hubert and Allene McClain of Millen, GA and Ralph and Betty McClain of Ft. Meyers, FL; as well as twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mr. McClain, a native of Portal, GA, had lived most of his life in Augusta, and was the son of the late Horace McClain. He had retired as a Millwright with International Paper Company. Mr. McCain was also a Professional Guide & Dog Trainer and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends this evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of Portsbridge Hospice for all of their kindness during Mr. McClain's illness. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1725, Augusta, GA 30903. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, GA 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mrs. Llewellyn Yancey died Sunday, May 7, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Alan Ray Goad (ANNISTON, Ala.)
ANNISTON, Ala. - Funeral Services for Mr. Alan Ray Goad, 35, of Anniston will be announced later by Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory. Mr. Goad died Friday, April 28 in Korea. Survivors include; his wife of 6 years, Josie Goad; two sons, Nicholas Alan Goad and Richard Ray Goad; his mother, Rebecca Ann Goad of Anniston; his aunt, Ann Smith of Anniston; and several cousins. Pallbearers will be members of the U.S. Army. Mr. Goad was a native and life long resident of Anniston; where he attended Anniston High School. He was currently in his 17th year in the U.S. Army serving as a helicopter mechanic. Mr. Goad served in the following campaigns/wars: Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He was currently stationed at Camp Humphries, Korea.
Cecil Ware (LITHONIA, Ga.)
LITHONIA, Ga. - Funeral service for Mr. Cecil Ware will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Lithonia, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Gross Ware of Lithonia; daughters, Cicely Ware, Christina Weathersby and Cecilia Ware of Decatur, Ga. Garrer Funeral Home of Louisville, Ga. is in charge of arrangements.
Ewen E. Burch (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C.-Funeral services for Mr. Ewen E. Burch, 81, of Second Street, Jackson, SC who died Friday, May 5, 2006 will be conducted this Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Jackson. Rev. Donald F. Lumpkin officiating. Interment in Southlawn Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Jackson "The Church Front" Building Fund, P.O. Box 130, Jackson, SC 29831. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
William H. Hoffman ( THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. William H. "Bill" Hoffman, 78, beloved husband of Mrs. Priscilla N. Hoffman, died Friday, May 5, 2006 in the Medical College of Georgia Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Ron Drawdy and Rev. Lester "Buddy" Jenkins officiating.
Dora B. Church (BOONE, N.C.)
BOONE, N.C. - Mrs. Dora B. Wallace Church, age 95, of 211 Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone, died Saturday evening, May 6, 2006 at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Custer City, Oklahoma, she was a daughter of the late James Adams and Minnie Baird Wallace. Mrs. Church was raised in the Matney community and was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Audrey Wallace Hartley and husband Neil of Boone; one son, Arnold James Church and wife Mary of Alexandria; one daughter-in-law, Ethel Church of Augusta, Ga.; one loving sister, Odleen Perry of Banner Elk; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Wallace of Boone and Mary Wallace of Sugar Grove; one brother-in-law, Ben Hicks of Banner Elk; eleven grandchildren, Roxanne Bell and husband Ken of Kingsport, Tenn., Doug Church and wife Roxann of Salinas, Kan., Dottie Smoot of Atlanta, Dora Lynn Church of Augusta, Richard Church and wife Mariann of Augusta, Judy De la Garza and husband Vincent of Morgantown, W.Va., Arnold Church, Jr. and wife Patty of Atlanta, Cathy Blewitt and husband Ted of Alexandria, Va., Susan Lightner and husband Larry of Gaithersburg, Md., Dennis Neal Hartley, Jr. and Susie of Boone and Talmadge Hartley and wife Kara of Parker, Colo.; 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel Henry Harrison Church; one son, Richard Leonard Church; four sisters, Naomi Shoemaker, Sallie Gilliam, Mamie Watson, Marie Hicks; six brothers, Ephrim, Marvin, Custer, Homer, Arlo and Roy Wallace. Funeral services for Mrs. Dora B. Wallace Church will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Allen Marsh. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Watauga County Project on Aging Home Delivered Meals, 132 Poplar Grove Connector Rd., Boone, N.C., 28607. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon prior to the service from 1 until 2 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. At other times friends may call at the home of Neil and Audrey Hartley, 185 Keystone Drive, Boone. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Church family.
Shay Michael Jackson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Shay Michael Jackson, 45, husband of Mrs. Lynn Jackson of Manderson Circle entered into rest Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center Downtown. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. from the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Marion Jay officiating. The family will receive friends after the service. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Dorothy Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Griswell Williams , 80, wife of Mr. Albert Ray Williams of Windsor Spring Road, entered into rest Monday, May 8, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, GA 30906.
Ruby Wheeler Hinton (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. -Mrs. Ruby Wheeler Hinton, age 82, beloved wife of the late Mr. Algie B. Hinton of Brown Circle died Saturday May 6, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Warrenton with Dr. Rob Bray and Rev. Donald Walton officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson, GA. Mrs. Hinton will lie in state one hour prior to funeral services. Mrs. Hinton, a native of Taliaferro County, GA, was the daughter of the late Lincoln & Lucy Evans Wheeler. She was a retired accountant and a member of the First Baptist Church of Warrenton and the Laura Lee Sunday School Class. Her family said, Mrs. Hinton will be remembered as a devoted wife of 55 years and a loving mother. Survivors include, a son, Russell W. (Kim) Hinton, Lawrenceville, GA, and two grandchildren, Wesley Barrett (Tiffany) Hinton, Jacksonville, FL, and Courtney Leigh Hinton, Lawrenceville, GA. Mrs. Hinton was preceded in death by a brother, Frazier Wheeler, and a sister, Annie Jean Bedsole. Pallbearers will be Larry Rachels, Jim McMichael, Sonny Pierce, James Raley, Alton Johnson, and Vernon Burkey. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church. Friends may call at the residence. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 P. M. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. If so desired, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Warrenton, P. O. Box 512 Warrenton, GA 30828. Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W. Gibson St. Warrenton GA 30828 (706) 465-3333 Email: Lowe113@cs.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Louise Danner (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Mrs. Louise 'Sis' Bumgardner Danner, 72, of Sandtown Rd., died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at her home. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the Fishing Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-9 p.m. at Hopkins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fishing Creek Baptist Church Sunday School Building Fund, c/o Roger Walker, 2221 Sandtown Rd., Washington, Ga., 30673. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Charles A. Thomas (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Charles A. Thomas, S/SGT, US Army (ret.), age 74, entered into rest Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Dwight David Eisenhower Medical Center. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 9, 2006 6-8:00PM at Poteet Funeral Home, South Chapel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA 30906 (706) 798-8886
Lois Seago (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on May 6, 2006, at Portsbridge Hospice, Mrs. Lois Gantt Seago, 83, wife of the late William Edward Seago. Mrs. Seago was born in Batesburg, S.C. and was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. After the death of her husband she became the owner and operator of Seago Electrical Contracting Services, Inc. until her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Augusta. She was also predeceased by her daughter: Terri Seago Usry, her mother: Ruth Hall Adams and her father: Rion Tillman Gantt. Survivors include her daughters: Sheila Seago Taylor (Joe) and Donna Lynn Seago, her sisters: Florie Gantt Ligon (Fred), Adell Gantt Bodie, Vicky Gantt Johnson (Johnny), Vernell Gantt Qualman (Harry), grandchildren: Joseph Taylor, III (Joy), Trace Taylor (Francene), Robyn Leigh Taylor, Jeff Hawkins (Barbara), Christopher Jon Bailey (Amy) and Alison Michele Hamby. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Rebecca Lauren Bailey, Brandt Harrison Bailey and William Henry Hawkins and five nephews and three nieces. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 , 2:00 P.M., at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Jacob Malone officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and son in law. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 550 Pharr Rd. Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30305. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Janet Turner (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Monday, May 8, 2006 at University Hospital, Janet Turner beloved wife of Tony Turner of Augusta, GA. Mrs. Turner was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1963.She lived most of her life in Augusta where she was an active member of Warren Baptist Church. Her family said she was a servant to Jesus and was very much loved by family, friends and anyone she came in contact with. Additional survivors include her son: Benjamin Hendrix of Gainesville, GA, her mother: Elisabeth Benhart of Gainesville, GA, her sister: Helen Baker of Jacksonville, FL, her brothers: Horst Benhart of Rowling Green, KY, Frank Benhart and Henry Benhart both of Gainesville, GA and her father and mother-in-law: Ken and Dianne Turner of Augusta. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 9:30 AM in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. David Fleming officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Lydia Project, 1321 Arsenal Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. Friends and family may drop in at the residence of Ken and Dianne Turner, 3815 Evans To Locks Rd. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Martin C. Bussey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Billy Ray Edwards (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
Walter Williams (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
William H. Hoffman ( THOMSON, Ga.)
Stanley Marschalk ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Shay Michael Jackson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Ella Lee House (MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.)
Mary Head Shelton (OWENSBORO, Ky.)
Ethel M. Bush (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Ann M. Christie (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
Charles A. Thomas (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Seaborn Callaway (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
Andy McNeil Andrews (MCCORMICK, S.C.)
Colette Chastagner (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
John Earl Liles, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ruby Wheeler Hinton (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Mitchell Murphy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dorothy Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Steven D. Moore (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Hilda S. Hastings (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Charles A. Thomas (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Josephine McNeill (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Carol Jane Scibelli (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Gladys A. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Franklin Aubert (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Carol Jane Scibelli (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Joseph Chambers (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jimmie Lee Bostic (WADLEY, Ga.)
Alan Ray Goad (ANNISTON, Ala.)
Louise Danner (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
Mitchell Murphy ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Steven D. Moore (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Teresa H. Tomaino (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Augusta Christian shortstop proves prowess in postseason
In Mexico, World Cup poses challenge for presidential candidates
Irish, 'Pack still in hunt for crown
Overtime
In Irving, Texas, Masters champion Phil Mickelson withdrew Monday from the Byron Nelson Championship for personal reasons, leaving the tournament without the top two players in the world.
Overtime
In Athens, Ga., Georgia freshman Nathan Moreau took a shutout into the ninth inning as the Bulldogs completed another Southeastern Conference sweep by beating South Carolina, 7-4.
World Cup runneth over
LONDON - A month before Germany opens the World Cup against Costa Rica on June 9, FIFA president Sepp Blatter says organizers are struggling to find solutions to a ticketing problem that could lead to violence outside stadiums and thousands of empty seats inside.
Augusta Christian shortstop proves prowess in postseason
WHO'S HOT: Augusta Christian's Josh Whitaker. He has sizzled in 12 playoff at-bats. The junior shortstop is hitting .666 with four home runs and 14 RBI across four Lions' wins. He went 4-for-6 with a home run and five runs batted in over the weekend. Whitaker, who hits third, has gained about 20 pounds since the start of football season.
Barbaro stirs up new hope
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Trainer Michael Matz was holding court outside his barn, with Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro just a few yards away munching grass.
Irish, 'Pack still in hunt for crown
For the third year in a row, the area has two chances left to win a public school state championship in boys soccer.
In Mexico, World Cup poses challenge for presidential candidates
MEXICO CITY - World Cup 1, Politics 0.
Spartans chase down elusive win
It might have come against a winless, rag-tag bunch, but Mike Rathe's football debut for the Augusta Spartans on Sunday was an impressive one regardless.
Panthers hope to borrow page from Ravens' playbook
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers are hoping to develop middle linebacker Dan Morgan into the next Ray Lewis, borrowing a 2000 Baltimore Ravens strategy that relied on two massive defensive tackles to plug the center so the middle linebacker could make key plays.
Anderson Cooper working part-time at '60 Minutes'
NEW YORK - Anderson Cooper will contribute five stories a year to "60 Minutes" on CBS in an arrangement that also allows CNN to rebroadcast those reports, both networks said Monday.
Christina Aguilera to perform at MTV Movie Awards
Alma Awards honor Hispanic artists
LOS ANGELES - Capping a week dominated by the national debate on immigration policy, Sunday's 2006 ALMA Awards celebrated positive portrayals and outstanding achievements by Hispanic artists from the worlds of music, television and film.
The WB's 'Seventh Heaven' still up in air
NEW YORK - It's been a weird spring for the people on "7th Heaven," which ends like it spent most of its 10-year life - disrespected despite being more popular than anything else the WB network has on the air.
Anderson Cooper working part-time at '60 Minutes'
Alma Awards honor Hispanic artists
Romijn's not blue about 'Pepper Dennis'
LOS ANGELES - Rebecca Romijn is used to the blue jokes. "Yeah, I have to talk about blue makeup a tremendous amount," she says of her role as the shape-shifting, blue-hued mutant, Mystique, in the "X-Men" films.
Romijn's not blue about 'Pepper Dennis'
Christina Aguilera to perform at MTV Movie Awards
NEW YORK - Christina Aguilera will take the stage at this year's MTV Movie Awards.
Book by phantom 'Lost' author
NEW YORK - Gary Troup, a name known to fans of the hit TV drama "Lost," has joined a special club that includes the likes of Ellen Rimbauer and Marcie Walsh: "authors" of books by television characters.
The WB's 'Seventh Heaven' still up in air
Nicole Kidman on Tom Cruise: 'I still love him'
'American Idol' finalists visit Graceland
Girl can't let feelings of past cloud future
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: When I was in the sixth grade, I had my first boyfriend. He was the nicest person you could ever meet. I was best friends with his sister. At the end of seventh grade, they told me that they were moving to North Augusta. I was heartbroken ...
Quick hits
MY THOUGHTS: This CD by American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is a hit. The collection of music shows the range of talent of this new superstar. With more than 3 million copies sold, country music and American Idol fans are flocking to Ms. Underwood's debut album. I love all 14 songs and can't wait to see what Ms. Underwood has in store next.
Prom Promise program wants kids alcohol-free
Today's teens are going for broke
Picture perfect
Xtreme is looking for pictures from your prom. Send us your photos and we'll run them in Xtreme, but you'd better get doubles - we can't return them.
Xtreme calendar
GET CRUNK: Calling all high school students. The Augusta's Finest presents the High School Block Party, which takes off at 8 p.m. at Patriots Park gymnasium, 2348 Columbia Road, Evans. Admission is $8.
Talk to us
Class of 2006, we know you made this a year to remember, so show us.
Prom Promise program wants kids alcohol-free
Her crown glistening under the fluorescent glow of the South Aiken High School gym lights, Miss Aiken County Lyvia Hughes had a confession.
Good freshman experience puts horror stories to rest
As the end of the school year approaches, I suddenly realize how different my freshman year was from what I thought it would be back in August.
Solo trips are chance to make friends, learn about yourself
Flying solo can be fun, according to some relationship experts.
Girl can't let feelings of past cloud future
Today's teens are going for broke
Given the way things are, today's teens could be tomorrow's bankruptcies.
Solo trips are chance to make friends, learn about yourself
Question of the week
Are you going to be bothered by the decision to not sell regular soft drinks in schools anymore?
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