Milestones
Justin T. Williams, of Wagener, has received the Sullivan and Outstanding Public Relations Senior awards at the University of South Carolina.
Event puts focus on motorcycle safety
AIKEN - Viy Bronder said the Dixie Thunder-Aiken Chapter of ABATE of South Carolina is active in many community projects, including Helping Hands Inc. and Toys for Tots.
Pine Lawn cemetery to seek historical designation
The Aiken Design Review Board designated Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens as a city landmark at its May 2 meeting.
Across the river
3 BILLY GOATS GRUFF: 9, 10 and 11 a.m. today; Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; $3.50; (706) 733-7043
Midland Valley FFA teams get ready for state event
Two four-student teams from Midland Valley High School's chapter of the National FFA Organization are headed to the state competition Saturday in Georgetown, S.C.
School lunch menu
School lunch menu through Wednesday, May 24.
Around the block
A free exhibit, Freedom USA, will run through Wednesday, June 21, at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry ST. S.W. the museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 2-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Call (803) 642-2015.
Tech grant will help keep classes on track
Graniteville's Byrd Elementary School has been awarded a $35,000 grant by Hewlett-Packard Development Co.
Lynndale's disabled clients make baskets for wedding
It was an activity Denise Thomas immediately grasped.
Meetings
KARATE CLUB TRAINING CLASSES: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; classes in US TAI Karate for adults and children; $40 per month, no contracts required
Brothers make music with talents learned at Javacya
When Thomas and Vernelle Payton took their sons Christopher, 15, and Justin, 11, to Javacya Arts Conservatory to learn to play stringed instruments in the fall of 2004, the boys were skeptical.
Events
RESERVATIONS FOR RENTAL FACILITIES: Camping reservations for coastal state parks should be made by telephone, mail or in person at least 14 days before occupancy dates for a minimum of four nights during the week or three nights on weekends. Call Edisto Beach, Hunting Island, Huntington Beach or Myrtle Beach state parks to make reservations; maximum stay on a campsite is 14 days; South Carolina State Parks System, 1205 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29201
'Twinderella' works for children's cast
It's Cinderella with a dash of soap opera. "Cinderella has this long-lost brother, Robert, but they call him Bob," said Nathan Lubeck, a 13-year-old home-school pupil who plays the role of Bob in the Children's Musical Theatre Ensemble's upcoming production of Twinderella.
This week
Works by painter Al Beyer: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through May 31; lower gallery, Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway; free; (803) 641-3305
San Francisco reporters might face prison time
Poor defense dooms Yanks in thrashing
NEW YORK - Josh Beckett walked off the mound at Yankee Stadium a winner once again, thanks to another poor start by Randy Johnson and New York's bumbling defense.
Error helps Phils extend win streak
PHILADELPHIA - Pinch hitter David Dellucci hit a two-out triple in the ninth and then scored on pitcher Aaron Heilman's wild throw down the first-base line to give the Philadelphia Phillies their ninth victory in a row, 5-4 over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
Marlins fans have strong stomach
Prospect suspended 50 games
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay prospect Delmon Young was suspended for 50 games without pay by the International League on Tuesday for throwing a bat that hit a replacement umpire in the chest.
Error helps Phils extend win streak
San Francisco reporters might face prison time
SAN FRANCISCO - Five people linked to the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative were convicted of doling out steroids to elite athletes. But in an ironic twist, two San Francisco Chronicle writers who reported on the probe could end up serving more time than any of them.
Blalock paces Rangers' hit parade against Twins
Slugger's milestone may come at home
Poor defense dooms Yanks in thrashing
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.
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.
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.
Braves thump Fish
MIAMI - Jeff Francoeur walked Tuesday on four pitches.
Liberty Media expresses interest in Braves
Liberty Media expresses interest in Braves
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Liberty Media Corp. Chairman John Malone confirmed for the first time Tuesday that he is interested in acquiring the Atlanta Braves.
Flailing now a foible for Francoeur
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
Braves' McDowell reshapes his image
NEW YORK - The wide, yet sheepish grin appeared on the Shea Stadium video board between innings Sunday.
More errors found in Fannie Mae accounting
WASHINGTON - Still more errors have turned up in Fannie Mae's government-ordered review of its accounting, the mortgage giant disclosed Tuesday. It also said it doesn't expect the review to be finished before the second half of the year.
Area Wachovia official quits
Wachovia Bank's Augusta-Aiken market president has resigned to help organize a new community bank.
Beatles' company loses suit vs. Apple
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.
Augusta Towers to renovate, making room for DoubleTree
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.
Warner will put movies on Web
LOS ANGELES - Warner Bros. will become the first major studio to distribute its films and TV shows over the Internet using peer-to-peer technology developed by BitTorrent Inc., the home of a popular tool for trading pirated copies of movies.
Officials are honored for 2005 success
Two area economic development officials have been honored for their achievements in 2005.
More errors found in Fannie Mae accounting
Hawaii gives up on gasoline price controls
HONOLULU - Hawaii's gasoline price controls have sputtered to a stop.
Hawaii gives up on gasoline price controls
Augusta Towers to renovate, making room for DoubleTree
Owners of the Augusta Towers Hotel & Convention Center hope a new name will deepen its roots in the Augusta market.
Officials are honored for 2005 success
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.
Editorial Cartoon 051006 - The Augusta Chronicle
Spurrier keeps rebuilding
AIKEN - If Steve Spurrier sounds a lot like he did this time last year, well, he does.
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.
Rock Iran with tough diplomacy
What is one to make of Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's nearly 20-page-long rambling letter to President Bush this week? Not much, even though it was the first such communication from Iran's head of state to his U.S. counterpart since the 1979 hostage crisis.
Train pulling out on Medicare Part D
The Medicare Modernization Act, passed in President Bush's first term, may be bad news for taxpayers - it is the program's most expensive expansion since President Lyndon Johnson signed it into law 40 years ago. Yet for people in Medicare, whether they are Part A or Part B clients, it is a very good deal, and they'd be foolish not to participate in it.
Rock Iran with tough diplomacy
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?
Train pulling out on Medicare Part D
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."
People in the News
NEW YORK - Britney Spears went from Curious to Fantasy, and now she's In Control.
David Blaine leaves hospital after ending stunt
NEW YORK - Magician David Blaine left the hospital Tuesday where he had been admitted for observation after being submerged in an 8-foot fish bowl with an oxygen mask for a week followed by a 7-minute breath-holding stunt.
Turn pasta into a pizza-like dish
CONCORD, N.H. - My toddler has given me a new appreciation for pasta.
Lady Baltimore Cake owes its fame to book
Recipe for ham and asparagus frittata
Fresh fruit galette is easier than pie
Lady Baltimore Cake owes its fame to book
Lady Baltimore, the 1906 novel by Owen Wister, might not ring a bell, but you might have heard of the cake that's described in the story. It's a real Southern belle of a layer cake, sandwiched together with a creamy filling that's filled with figs, raisins and pecans and covered with a thick coating of seven-minute frosting.
Fresh fruit galette is easier than pie
HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Looking to impress Mom this Mother's Day? The Culinary Institute of America's fresh fruit galette may well do the trick. Just take a look at this recipe and you will see how easy it is to prepare - the no-fuss, individual-sized desserts are prepared with store-bought dough and are ready to eat in about an hour.
Turn pasta into a pizza-like dish
Pasta with spicy almond pesto
For many of us, a fondness for nut butters predates any informed choice of vegetarian options. It goes back to our earliest days and that all-American staple, the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, the flavor of childhood.
Small bites
HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Two Hyde Park institutions are celebrating 60th anniversaries this spring.
Recipe for ham and asparagus frittata
CONCORD, N.H. - Untamed, asparagus can grow to 6 feet or more.
Lemon ginger cake meets ideal partner
Here's a cake to lift the taste of spring into summer, a fresh blend of lemon and ginger with a berry sweet filling.
Lemon ginger cake meets ideal partner
Palmer says redesigned greens at Forest Hills aren't up to par
Regions Cup Standings
Through 1 of 9 Tournaments
Payne outlines future of club
Augusta National Golf Club's new chairman will stay true to the course set by his predecessors.
Musketeers win state golf title
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.
Palmer says redesigned greens at Forest Hills aren't up to par
Arnold Palmer made a visit to Forest Hills Golf Club during Masters Week, and it wasn't a social call.
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
Jags learn a lesson from rough season
This was a rebuilding season for the Augusta State men's golf team.
Lakeside edges Etowah for title
Lakeside edges Etowah for title
Lakeside knocked off defending state champion Etowah at Fields Ferry Golf Course in Calhoun, Ga., on Monday to win the Class AAAA golf title.
Jags learn a lesson from rough season
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:
The Wizard helps Hurricanes take a 2-0 advantage
The Wizard helps Hurricanes take a 2-0 advantage
RALEIGH, N.C. - Around the NHL, nicknames are as common as gap-toothed smiles, and Carolina left wing Ray Whitney picked up one earlier in his career that would make anyone proud - "The Wizard."
Sabres pad lead over Senators
OTTAWA - The Buffalo Sabres are headed home with a big lead over the Ottawa Senators.
Show love for Mom with chicken, rice dish
Mother's Day is Sunday, and it's a time when the family can give Mom some much-deserved TLC and pampering.
Show love for Mom with chicken, rice dish
Younger generation rocks
The young man knows the rules but the old man knows the exceptions.
Nuclear potential is woefully untapped
Now is the time to back Democrats
Unerring word of God? Which version?
I find it interesting that Zachary A. Martin, in his letter "Pro-evolution letter filled with flaws" (May 5) says a "very poor argument" was printed regarding the theory of evolution. While we both agree that the Bible is the unerring word of God, he is misguided in his description of it.Marjorie La Pan, Augusta
'Fired' doctor's decision was correct
Nuclear potential is woefully untapped
I read today that it will be 2008 before it is even decided to build new reactors at Plant Vogtle, and then that it will be at least 2016 before new reactors will deliver power. This is criminally stupid.Fred Christensen, Aiken, S.C.
Unerring word of God? Which version?
'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
Ex-fire chief would make fine mayor
Ex-fire chief would make fine mayor
I was watching the local evening news on television, and one channel's main story was about former Augusta Fire Chief Ronnie Few announcing that he plans to run for the office of mayor of Augusta.Joseph Diggs Sr., Augusta
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
Aerial-imaging system is becoming indispensable
Lights, music, videos drawing teens to bowling alleys
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.
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.
Lessons for a lifetime
They whisper in one another's ears - one hand cupped to the side of another's face - or they hold their violin guitar-style and pluck away at the strings with their fingertips, guided by the music in front of them.
Living briefs
Historic Augusta's 18th annual Cotton Ball will be from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at 920 Milledge Road.
'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
State is lacking escape vehicles
Rapper T.I. speaks at funeral for assistant
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.
Witness connects checks to Schrenko
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.
Teachers promote collaboration
Martinez Elementary School third-grade teacher Ann Harrison says collaboration among elementary school teachers equates to better lessons for pupils.
Man charged after children left alone
Closures in S. Carolina honor Civil War history today
Group urges diversity in Aiken school hiring
Area has lots of fast food, traffic
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.
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.
Officials scramble to help seniors make deadline
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.
Fired chief casts himself as film character in suit
AIKEN - Former New Ellenton police Chief Van McMillan has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit, in which he likens himself to the fictional black detective in a racist Southern town from In the Heat of the Night.
Weather briefly forgets it's May
AIKEN - It was a downer, even for a Monday.
Garbage plan spurs bag hunt
Augusta resident George Porter was surprised to learn that the city is going to require residents to put yard waste in paper "kraft" bags for pickup as part of an overhaul of the trash collection system scheduled to begin in June.
Schrenko pleads guilty
According to reports former state School Superintendent Linda Schrenko has plead guilty.
Hearing scheduled without jury
ATLANTA - A federal judge in the corruption trial of former state School Superintendent Linda Schrenko excused jurors from the courtroom today but has asked attorneys to attend a hearing on an unspecified matter.
Mortgage fraud is 'cancer' plaguing the Atlanta area
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Drivers face a $150 fine if they don't properly restrain their children in cars under a new law that hit the books after the Legislature overrode Gov. Mark Sanford's veto Tuesday.
Weather briefly forgets it's May
Key defense witness removed
Todd R. Paslay's murder defense as a battered husband fell apart Tuesday when the judge axed his expert witness.
Rules of entry to change
Prepare for a more hands-on approach through Fort Gordon's security screenings next week.
New routes mapped out
A smoother flow of traffic along North Belair Road is only months away.
Rants and raves
THIS IS A RANT for the Riverwalk downtown. Recently, I was at the Riverwalk with some out-of-town guests. I am appalled at the overall condition. Bricks were missing at the top, liquor bottles and trash all over the place and the grass unkempt and uncut. I guess the city has decided to let it go, which is such a shame after all the money that was spent there. I assume all the effort now will be on the new common. It's a shame more than one area can't be kept up.
Man charged after children left alone
Police arrested an Augusta man after he was accused of leaving his 2-year-old son and 7-year-old niece inside a truck at Augusta Mall.
Parents plan to fight racism in school after toilet incident
Georgia officials to visit golf hall
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame officials hope to show off the venue's potential for profit today when the Georgia Department of Economic Development's board of directors visits Augusta.
Across Georgia
SUWANEE - A Gwinnett County high school suspended a junior for singing a song in class that referred to shooting a teacher.
Officials scramble to help seniors make deadline
Nella Mayweather has the best kind of prescription drug plan.
Group urges diversity in Aiken school hiring
AIKEN - The Aiken NAACP called on the county school district Tuesday night to further diversify its hiring practices.
Kid of the Day
Heather Dawn Story, of Martinez, is today's kid of the day.
Corrections
- In an article published Tuesday about a judge's ruling mandating the rezoning of property on Walton Way Extension, a neighborhood association was misidentified. Fran Stewart is president of the West Augusta Alliance, which opposes the rezoning.
Soldier quick to help driver
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Thirteen hours after returning from Iraq, a National Guard soldier helped rescue a man whose truck veered off the Forest River Bridge and landed in the marsh.
Across the area
A judge has thrown out a libel lawsuit filed by a fired Richmond County teacher against The Augusta Chronicle.
Senate OKs local tax decisions
COLUMBIA - The Senate voted Tuesday to make property tax relief a local decision.
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.
Rants and raves
THIS IS A RANT for the Riverwalk downtown. Recently, I was at the Riverwalk with some out-of-town guests. I am appalled at the overall condition. Bricks were missing at the top, liquor bottles and trash all over the place and the grass unkempt and uncut. I guess the city has decided to let it go, which is such a shame after all the money that was spent there. I assume all the effort now will be on the new common. It's a shame more than one area can't be kept up.
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
A 42-year-old Martinez woman was arrested Monday and charged with stealing another woman's credit card and using it in three states.
Senate OKs school funding
COLUMBIA - The Senate voted Monday to take over responsibility for all school funding by June 30, 2009.
Larke challenges evaluation
Richmond County schools Superintendent Charles Larke is challenging his annual evaluation as tensions between him and the school board continue to escalate.
Five arrested in robbery
Five people have been arrested in connection with a armed robbery Monday of a Dollar General in Martinez, Columbia County police said today.
Area has lots of fast food, traffic
To Terrell Perrin, District 7 is "the area."
Schrenko pleads guilty
ATLANTA -- Linda Schrenko pleaded guilty today to federal charges of conspiracy and money laundering while Georgia superintendent of schools.
Kid of the Day
Jasmine Coleman, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Lack of interest aids UGA-MCG venture
News you can use
Columbia County Board of Education: 6 p.m., Columbia County Government Complex, 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans; regular session
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.
Hearing scheduled without jury
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.
Georgia officials to visit golf hall
Parents plan to fight racism in school after toilet incident
Evans parents, angered that a River Ridge Elementary teacher forced their son to clean a toilet, pledged Tuesday to form a group to combat what they perceive as racism in Columbia County schools.
Closures in S. Carolina honor Civil War history today
COLUMBIA - The leader of the South Carolina Senate says it's sad that all but one of the state's 85 school districts will hold classes on Confederate Memorial Day.
State is lacking escape vehicles
ATLANTA - Georgia lacks enough buses, ambulances and air assets for a large-scale evacuation of the state's special-needs population in the event of a major hurricane or other disaster, according to a state report filed with federal officials and obtained by The Associated Press.
Senate OKs local tax decisions
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.
Lack of interest aids UGA-MCG venture
ATHENS, Ga. - No federal agencies have shown interest in a 58-acre tract on Prince Avenue, home of the soon-to-close Navy Supply Corps School, opening the door for a joint venture between the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia on the Normaltown site.
Dad gives gripping detail of phone call
News you can use
3 BILLY GOATS GRUFF: The show will begin at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. at Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre at Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way. Tickets cost $3.50. For more information, call (706) 733-7043.
Kid of the Day
Jasmine Coleman, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Teachers promote collaboration
104-year-old 'Youngun'
Willie Graham (left), 88, of Seneca, S.C., congratulates Eunice Black of Westminster, S.C., on her 104th birthday at Earle's Grove Baptist Church in Westminster.
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.
Fired chief casts himself as film character in suit
Will 'Bee' spell movie success for Starbucks?
'Poseidon' steers into waters of disaster genre
Will 'Bee' spell movie success for Starbucks?
SEATTLE - Any regular Starbucks customers have likely learned how to spell or define "prestidigitation" or some other tricky word they'd probably never heard of before.
'Poseidon' steers into waters of disaster genre
LOS ANGELES - How movie-goers love to go down with the ship. Or be toasted in a skyscraper fire. Buried by an earthquake. Squashed by an asteroid. Ravaged by global warming.
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.
Founding member of Sha Na Na hunts criminals
Indy a magical place for rookie
Rivals taking notice of Stewart's strong start
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.
State's time change signals last call for Happy Hour
State's time change signals last call for Happy Hour
INDIANAPOLIS - Goodbye, Happy Hour.
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.
James-led rally falls short
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - LeBron James prevented the Detroit Pistons from cruising to a second consecutive rout.
Henry Lee Washington (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mr. Henry Lee (Lee Boy) Washington, age 56, died Friday, May 5, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 at St. Phillips Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Swainsboro Cemetery. Mosley's Funeral Home of Swainsboro in charge of arrangements.
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 services will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Scott Moffitt officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Williams was a native of Washington County, Ga. and had lived in Augusta since 1948. She was the daughter of the late Mike and Sally Cheely Griswell. Mrs. Williams was retired from United Merchants and was a member of First Congregational Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her three brothers, Mike Allen Griswell, John Wallace Griswell and Louie Griswell. Additional survivors include, one son, Wayne Allen Williams, two daughters and sons-in-law, Julianne (Judy) and Billy Gene Bridges, Kathy Rae and Donald Joseph Halter all of Grovetown. two brothers, Joseph Griswell and Louis Griswell , both of Mitchell, two sisters, Etta G. Wilcher of Mitchell and Joann Usry of Gibson, Nine Grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will recieve friends Wednesday 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
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.
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
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. TODAY, 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. 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
Ralph William Tulk (ELBERTON, Ga.)
ELBERTON, Ga. - Ralph William Tulk, 67, husband of Ann Sammons Tulk, died Friday night, May 5, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11 at Elberton Christian Church. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at the home, 1227, Robinwood Ln. and will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at Berry Funeral Home. Berry Funeral Home in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Benjamin Anderson (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Benjamin Kennedy "BK" Anderson, 94, entered into rest on May 9, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Anderson was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 21, 1912 to the late Benjamin F. and Maggie Kennedy Anderson. He was self-employed as a farmer residing in Burke County since 1952. Former chairman of the school board in Midville, Georgia for many years, past chairman of the Board of Deacons of Midville Baptist Church and Dunbarton Baptist Church, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro with Dr. David Carter and Rev. Marshall Singletary officiating. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Williston Cemetery in Williston, S. C. with Rev. Posey Belcher officiating. Pallbearers are Robert Gratis, Jay Schumpert, James Howell, Bill Craven, Henderson Upchurch, and Thomas Black. Survivors include two sons, Benjamin K. Anderson, Jr. of Clarksville, Georgia, and John Russell Anderson, Sr. of Waynesboro, Georgia; two step-daughters, Linda Dinkins of Augusta, Georgia, and Kathy Dinkins Evans of Marietta, Georgia; a grandson, John Russell Anderson, Jr. of Waynesboro and a step-grandson, John Dinkins Evans of Marietta. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro 706-554-3531 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Bernice Myrick (HICKORY, N.C.)
HICKORY, N.C.- Mrs. Bernice Bernhardt Myrick, formerly of Augusta and Greensboro, Ga., passed away May 9, 2006. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Greensboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home. McCommon's Funeral Home, Greensboro, in charge of arrangements.
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.
Jettie Curry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Jettie Curry, 81, of Augusta entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice. Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. C.W. Joyner, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. She was a native of Pinebluff, Arkansas and a member of the Broadway Baptist Church where she served on the Usher and Deaconess Board. 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.; special daughter-in-law, Susie Curry, Evans, Ga.; godchild, Alexis Fields, Swainsboro, Ga.; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Baptist Church. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd. Jr., Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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Lois Savage (TIGNALL, Ga.)
TIGNALL, Ga. - Mrs. Lois Louise Teems Savage, 70, of Independence St., died Monday, May 8, 2006 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta. Funeral services will be today at 2:30 at the Tignall Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Fincher and Rev. Gene Hiers officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions to the church cemetery fund. Hopkins Funeral Home in charge.
Dorothy Channell (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
GREENSBORO, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Mann Channell, age 83, of Greensboro, died Monday May 8, 2006 at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenbsoro. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery in Greensboro. McCommon's Funeral Home, Greensboro, in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Wolfe (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Jessie Willie Wolfe, 82, husband of Laverne Robinson Wolfe, entered into rest Monday May 8, 2006, at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2006, Starling Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Whitaker officiating. Interment will be in the Old Union Baptist Church cemetery with full military honors. Mr. Wolfe was born in Wilkes County, and was an US Army retired Platoon Sergeant. He served in World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. Survivors include his wife, Laverne R. Wolfe; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Kim Wolfe, Martinez; one daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Mitchell Courson, Martinez; four brothers, Bobby Wolfe, Florida, Jerry Wolfe, George Wolfe, and Jack Wolfe, all of Milledgeville; two sisters, Virginia Flury, Milledgeville, and Mary Turner, Danburg; and 10 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.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, (today) 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. 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.
Dorothy Cavan (THOMASTON, Ga.)
THOMASTON, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Haines Cavan 'Dot', 89, of Thomaston, formerly of Garden Terrace, died Monday, May 8, 2006 at Southland Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, Ga. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home. Mrs. Cavan was born March 21, 1917 in Richmond County, Ga. to the late George and Effie Reynolds Haines. At the age of 16, she entered the University of Georgia where she majored in Latin with a minor in French and Zoology. She graduated with a B.A. and she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Chi Omega Sorority. During her first year there, she met her husband, Jim and they were married for 44 years until his death in 1983. Mrs. Cavan taught Latin at R.E. Lee Institute in Thomaston for several years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Thomaston where she taught the Alec Teal Sunday School Class. Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Joannie Cavan of Peachtree City, Ga. and Mrs. Dottie (Lew) Akins of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; three sons, Mr. Mike (Becky) Cavan of Athens, Ga., Mr. Jimmy (Ann) Cavan of Kemp, Texas and Mr. Pete (Debbie) Cavan of Thomaston; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to a favorite charity of one's choice. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Henry Lee Washington (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mr. Henry Lee (Lee Boy) Washington, age 56, died Friday, May 5, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 at St. Phillips Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Swainsboro Cemetery. Mosley's Funeral Home of Swainsboro in charge of arrangements.
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. MacAuthur Ellison of First Street entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the Doctor's Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Anna Compton (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Miss Anna Yvonne Compton, 22, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 8, 2006. She was a precious daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt and friend to so many who were touched by her faith, love for God and sweet spirit throughout her illness. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Larry and Terry Compton, as well as he brothers and sisters; Larry and Heather Compton of Warner Robbins, Frederic and Brooke Vautier of Swainsboro, Matt Compton in Mosul, Iraq, Eric and Julie Anderson of Swainsboro and Wes Compton of Atlanta. She will also be missed by her grandparents, Rev. Cliff and Eloise Hunnicutt; her nieces and nephews; Elizabeth, Michael, Thomas, Eloise Vautier and Leanna Anderson. Pallbeares will be Eric Anderson, Frederic Vautier, Cliff Hunnicutt III, Cliff Hunnicutt IV, Calvin Close and Salvador Bustos. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday May 10 at the Harvester Baptist Mission Chapel followed by burial in Eastbrook Cemetery. If so desired, memorial gifts may be made to the Harvester Baptist Mission, P.O. Box 744, Swainsboro, Ga., 30401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
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.
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
Louise Lord (TENNILLE, Ga.)
TENNILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Louise Jordan Lord, age 84, of Tennille died Monday night. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday in the Piney Mount UMC with interment in Sisters Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7PM at May & Smith Funeral Home 1119 Riddleville Road, Sandersville.
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.
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 services will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Great St. John Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Ivey officiating. Burial will be at Walker Memorial Park. Mrs. Johnson, a native of Aiken County, S.C., was a member of Greater St. John Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Rosa M. Dashells, Mary A. Mason, Augusta, Ginny L. Crawford, Florida, Virginia P. Moseley, Jackson, N.C.; one son, John Charles Norman, Grovetown, Ga.; 28 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Minnie Hunter, Jackson; one niece, Farry Bell Latson, Augusta; two dear friends, Janie O'Bryant and Carolyn Davis and a host of other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
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.
Nina Herrington (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Miss Nina Louise Herrington, age 96, of Youngblood St., Swainsboro, died Sunday evening at Emanuel Medical Center. Miss Herrington was a native and lifelong resident of Emanuel County. She was a retired school teacher with the Emanuel County School System. She was a pioneer of VOT in Emanual County, Teacher of the Year, State Leader VOT, (Now FBLA), member of the DAR, Garden Club and other civic organizations. Mrs. Herrington was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Mary Herrington; her brother, Frank Henson Herrington and her sister, Ruby Herrington Drew. Memorials may be made to the Herrington Homestead, Nunez, Ga. or to a favorite charity. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Jimmy Cason and Reverend Wayne Defore officiating. Interment will follow in the Herrington Cemetery, Nunez. Pallbearers will be Walter Hall, Vince Dennison, Buddy Lawson, R.A. Skinner, Jimmy Flanders, Robert Shelton, Mack Griffin and Dr. Madison Dixon. She is survived by niece, Leigh Hutcheson of Soperton; great nieces, Maggie Hutcheson, Emily Hutcheson of Soperton; great nephew, Andrew Hutcheson of Soperton and several cousins. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening between the hours of 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Miss Nina Louise Herrington. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.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.
Alan Ray Goad (ANNISTON, Ala.)
ANNISTON, Ala. - Funeral Services for Mr. Alan Ray Goad, 35, of Anniston will be Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 PM at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory with Rev. Rick Reaves and a military chaplain officiating. Burial will follow at Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friend on Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 at the funeral home. 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 Mitchum Goad of Anniston; his aunt, Ann Smith of Anniston; an uncle, Herman Mitchum; 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.
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.
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.
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
Walter F. Rachels (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Retired Petty Officer Walter F. Rachels, 83, entered into rest on May 9, 2006 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on October 29, 1922 in Bartow, Ga. to Walter Jasper and Susie Purvis Rachels. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. He was the founder and owner of Air Repair, Inc. in Washington, D.C. before retiring to Florida in 1967. He has lived in Augusta since 1997. Mr. Rachels was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sonia Dordick Rachels, who died this past June. He is survived by three sisters, Sue Rainer of Birmingham, Ala., Geneva Dubose of Grovetown and Mary Joe McNeely of Augusta. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as his devoted caregiver, Mary Riddles. He will be sorely missed by all. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. with Chaplain George Holcombe, Jr. and Rev.Lanny Canuette officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the service. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the graveside. No visitation at the funeral home. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, GA 863-6747. 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, 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 .
Dorothy Thompson (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
CLEARWATER, S.C. - Entered into rest after loving and serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for over 65 years, Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler Thompson, loving wife of 63 years to Mr. Ralph Thompson, of 103 Windsor Drive, Clearwater, SC. Born in McDuffie County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Esteene McGhee Wheeler. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church where she was a member of the Minnie Mathis Sunday School Class and the senior citizens group. She retired from the Graniteville Company after twenty years of service. In addition to her husband of sixty-three years, Ralph Thompson, daughters, Connie (Steve) Byrd and Teena (Russell) Eubanks, both of North Augusta, SC; sisters, Vera Walden and Betty Murphy, both of Clearwater, SC; brothers, Harris and A.D. Wheeler, both of Matthews, GA and Billy Wheeler, Clearwater, SC; grandchildren, Allen (Wendi) Byrd, Allison (Jeff) Kervin, Russ Eubanks, and Tanya (Bill) Raws, and great-grandchildren, Tannor Byrd, Hunter Raws, and Carson and Gracie Kervin, survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 12, 2006 at 11 AM at Sweetwater Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Noe and Dr. Eleazer Benenhaley officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be Joe, Jeff, and Tony Wheeler, Patrick Murphy, Jason Milburn, and Jerry Deese. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be members of the Briggs Sunday School class. Friends may call at the residence. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 11, 2006 from 6 until 8 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home. The family has asked that memorials in memory of Mrs. Thompson be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30904 or Sweetwater Baptist Church, 1985 Sweetwater Church Rd., North Augusta, SC 29860. Friends may call at the residence. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 11, 2006 from 6 until 8 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home. 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 .
Joe C. Bottoms (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday May 9, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Downtown Division, Mr. Joe Charles Bottoms, age 71, beloved husband of Mrs. Connie M. Bottoms. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel with full military honors. Dr. L. Gordon Robinson will officiate. Burial will be private. Mr. Bottoms is a native of Lawrenceburg, TN and had made the Augusta area his home since 1963. He was a retired Sgt. 1st Class veteran with the U.S. Army with 22 years service having served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Mr. Bottoms was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church and the Bill Evans Sunday School Class. Additional survivors include two sons, Kenneth Bottoms, Clearwater, SC, Keith Bottoms, Waynesboro, GA; one daughter, Amber Bottoms, Augusta, GA; eight grandchildren, Kenny, Brian, Bill, Trey, Aliana, Andreanna and Andrew Bottoms and Kristen Whitehead; one great grandchild, Presley Bottoms. Honorary pallbearers will be the Bill Evans Sunday School Class of Hillcrest Baptist Church. A visitation with the family will take place 7-9 PM this evening, Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel. Sign the guestbook AugustaChronicle.com
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.
Joseph Chambers (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mr. J.W. 'Farmer' Chambers, 90, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Brandon Wilde. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church with Dr. Stephen Dodson officiating. Mr. Chambers will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Chambers, a native of Baldwin County Georgia, had lived in Augusta since 1941. He retired from the University of Georgia extension service in 1978 after 38 years, 37 years of which he was the Richmond County Agricultural Extension Agent. For 30 years he hosted the early morning Farmer Chambers Farm show on WGAC radio. For 25 years he hosted the Georgia / South Carolina Farm Show on WJBF TV. For many years he wrote a weekly farm column called Farming Today and Homeowners Tips for the Augusta Chronicle. He organized and was the original owner of the Green Thumb Garden Store, which he sold a few years ago. Mr. Chambers was a member of Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church and a member of the Trinity Adult Bible Class. He was also a member of the Exchange Club of Augusta and the Hephzibah Agricultural Club. He was an avid gardener and fisherman. Mr. Chambers' beloved wife of 58 years, Edith, died in 1998. He devoted the rest of his life to his family and friends providing love, support and inspiration. Survivors include his son, Joe W. Chambers, Jr. and his wife Jill of Springfield, Virginia; his daughter Alice Hare and her husband Bill of Atlanta, Georgia; his sister Virginia Folds and her husband Robert of Augusta, Georgia; six Grandchildren, William Burke Hare III, Alicia Hare, Brian Hare, Kevin Hare, Andy Chambers and Rebecca C. Tribbey and four Great Grandchildren, Lexie Hare, Seth Tribbey, Elissa Tribbey and Catherine Hare. Pallbearers will be Burke Hare, Brian Hare, Kevin Hare, Andy Chambers, Jim Rettew, Fred Bruggemann, Tom Blaylock and William B.Hare, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Trinity Adult Bible Class. If so desired, Memorials may be made to Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church at 1330 Monte Santo Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904. Platt's Funeral Home, Inc., 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904, (706) 733-3636
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.
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 West Lake Ladies Laker Club and 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 herdaughters, Dolores (Anthony) Mastrino of Tampa, FL, Carol (Everett) Greenwood of Augusta, GA, Jacqueline (Robert) Cramer of Ashville, NC; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, brother, Anthony (Lee) Orsino of Schenectady, NC and several nieces and nephews In Augusta a vigil service for the deceased will be (today) 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.
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
John Harnesberger (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Mr. John Thomas Harnesberger, 67, husband of Maria Harnesberger, entered into rest Tuesday May 9, 2006, at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2006, at Damascus Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Hester officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Harnesberger was born in Lincolnton, Ga., and had retired from Olin Corporation. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Harlem Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Damascus Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Maria Harnesberger; one son, Willie B. Pate, Atlanta; two daughters, Linda Grooms (Tim), Martinez, Ga., and Janet Powell (Boog), Kekaha, Hawaii; one sister, Jo Ann Palmer, Thomson; five grandchildren, Ginger and William Grooms, Reed and Parker Powell, and Jaimie Pate. He was preceded in death by his daughter Karen Pate. Pallbearers will be Stewart Cartledge, Johnny Leonard, Gene Palmer, C.H. Williams, Eddie Yelton, and Jack Yelton. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Damascus Baptist Church Building Fund, 6375 Ridge Road, Appling, GA 30802. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com. 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.
Claudia H. Bailey (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Claudia H. Bailey, age 86, beloved wife of the late Bennie A. Bailey, entered into rest Monday, May 9, 2006 at Aiken Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced at a later date. Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 1134 Telfair Street, Augusta is in charge of the arrangements.
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.
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
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 service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2006 at St. Phillip Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry W. Freeman officiating. Interment will be in the Parks Baptist Church Cemetery. 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.; two grandchildren; goddaughter, Christina Bryant; nine sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence or after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp and Son's Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Nina Herrington (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Dorothy Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Walter F. Rachels (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Benjamin Anderson (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Dorothy Cavan (THOMASTON, Ga.)
Seaborn Callaway (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
Bernice Myrick (HICKORY, N.C.)
Ethel M. Bush (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mitchell Murphy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Charles A. Thomas (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Dorothy Channell (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
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Hilda S. Hastings (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
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Augusta Christian shortstop proves prowess in postseason
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Complacency dooms Irish
NORCROSS, Ga. - Everything was in place Tuesday.
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.
Own goal finishes Wolfpack
A mishandled shot and an empty tank ended the Greenbrier boys soccer team's season in Tuesday's Class AAAA state semifinals with a 1-0 loss to Chamblee.
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.
Putting their best foot forward
Heading into its second season of action, the Augusta FireBall has introduced a bold slogan.
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.
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.
Overtime
USC Aiken's Nick Wandless has been named Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week for the third time this season.
'Gilmore Girls' creator bids farewell
LOS ANGELES - "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is going out on a high note, with her last episode for the WB series filled with her musical favorites.
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.
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.
Alma Awards honor Hispanic artists
Christina Aguilera to perform at MTV Movie Awards
Romijn's not blue about 'Pepper Dennis'
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.
A questions loomed on the '7th Heaven' finale
Christina Aguilera to perform at MTV Movie Awards
NEW YORK - Christina Aguilera will take the stage at this year's MTV Movie Awards.
'Gilmore Girls' creator bids farewell
Anderson Cooper working part-time at '60 Minutes'
A questions loomed on the '7th Heaven' finale
NEW YORK - Did Simon and Rose tie the knot? Was Rose pregnant?
Nicole Kidman on Tom Cruise: 'I still love him'
David Blaine leaves hospital after ending stunt
Bulldogs dream big
Georgia head football coach Mark Richt is answering plenty of questions in the off-season.
Palmer says redesigned greens at Forest Hills aren't up to par
Arnold Palmer made a visit to Forest Hills Golf Club during Masters Week, and it wasn't a social call.
Talk to us
Class of 2006, we know you made this a year to remember, so show us.
Today's teens are going for broke
Solo trips are chance to make friends, learn about yourself
Flying solo can be fun, according to some relationship experts.
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.
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.
Prom Promise program wants kids alcohol-free
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
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.
Today's teens are going for broke
Given the way things are, today's teens could be tomorrow's bankruptcies.
Question of the week
Are you going to be bothered by the decision to not sell regular soft drinks in schools anymore?
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 ...
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.
Girl can't let feelings of past cloud future
Solo trips are chance to make friends, learn about yourself
'Twinderella' works for children's cast
Pine Lawn cemetery to seek historical designation
Lynndale's disabled clients make baskets for wedding
Brothers make music with talents learned at Javacya
Tech grant will help keep classes on track
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