Events
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School lunch menu
School lunch menu through Wednesday, May 24.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
'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.
Milestones
Justin T. Williams, of Wagener, has received the Sullivan and Outstanding Public Relations Senior awards at the University of South Carolina.
Applause cover
Applause cover for Thursday, May 10.
Disney brings the king of the jungle to Broadway
Disney brings the king of the jungle to Broadway
NEW YORK - Tarzan, baby, you've come a long way from the days of Johnny Weissmuller - and that's not necessarily a compliment.
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.
Tournament returns to USC Aiken
Yanks wring rival BoSox
NEW YORK - Alex Rodriguez shined, and the New York Yankees beat old nemesis Curt Schilling in their first victory over Boston this season.
Big Unit appears healthy
NEW YORK - The New York Yankees sent struggling ace Randy Johnson for an MRI exam to make sure he isn't hurt.
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
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.
Poor defense dooms Yanks in thrashing
Lions earn return trip to title series
Despite a season full of critics and injuries, the Augusta Christian baseball team will have a chance to defend its South Carolina Independent Schools Association Class AAA state championship.
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.
San Francisco reporters might face prison time
Lions earn return trip to title series
Glavine does it all for Mets
PHILADELPHIA - Tom Glavine pitched seven strong innings and drove in a pair of runs to help the New York Mets beat Philadelphia, 13-4 on Wednesday night, snapping the Phillies' nine-game winning streak.
Tournament returns to USC Aiken
Trying to figure out a date for the Peach Belt Conference baseball tournament always was a complicated procedure.
Error helps Phils extend win streak
Lowly Marlins rout Braves
MIAMI - Apparently, in addition to lush beaches and random thunderstorms, South Florida is a place for streaks to end.
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.
Francoeur's walks taken lightly by manager
MIAMI - When it came to the jokes concerning Jeff Francoeur's first walk of the year, Braves manager Bobby Cox was leading the way.
Liberty Media expresses interest in Braves
Francoeur's walks taken lightly by manager
Braves thump Fish
MIAMI - Jeff Francoeur walked Tuesday on four pitches.
Maytag plants closing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Whirlpool Corp. said Wednesday that it will eliminate 4,500 jobs by closing three plants and consolidating corporate offices and other sites after its purchase of rival appliance maker Maytag Corp.
Area Wachovia official quits
Wachovia Bank's Augusta-Aiken market president has resigned to help organize a new community bank.
Toyota's profits leap 39 percent
TOKYO - Toyota's profit in the January-March quarter jumped 39 percent as the world's No. 2 automaker marked its sixth consecutive record fiscal year of booming sales, the company said Wednesday.
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.
Club Car jumps to action to serve Marines in Iraq
Toyota's profits leap 39 percent
More errors found in Fannie Mae accounting
Club Car jumps to action to serve Marines in Iraq
The few, the proud, the Marines' Carryall 294.
Are you game?
LOS ANGELES - The buzz at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo usually surrounds the latest video games.
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.
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.
Augusta Towers to renovate, making room for DoubleTree
Editorial Cartoon 051006 - The Augusta Chronicle
Editorial Cartoon 051106 - The Augusta Chronicle
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.
Sanford wrong to veto seat belt bill
We generally agree with South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's vetoes as we largely share his minimalist view of government. The more government tries to do for people, the less they're inclined to do for themselves.
Rock Iran with tough diplomacy
Train pulling out on Medicare Part D
Schrenko: an expensive lesson
At her public corruption trial on Monday, Linda Schrenko said, "I just have to hope that the truth comes out."
Sanford wrong to veto seat belt bill
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.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Britney Spears went from Curious to Fantasy, and now she's In Control.
Stuff to Do
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Galleries
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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.
People in the News
NEW YORK - J.K. Rowling, Stephen King and John Irving will read selections from their own works during two benefit performances at Radio City Music Hall this summer.
Club calendar
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Calendar
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Spotted
Tyler Bigg (left) and Abe Kalsbeek attended the Lobster Races in downtown Aiken.
Fresh fruit galette is easier than pie
Turn pasta into a pizza-like dish
Recipe for ham and asparagus frittata
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.
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.
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.
Recipe for ham and asparagus frittata
CONCORD, N.H. - Untamed, asparagus can grow to 6 feet or more.
Turn pasta into a pizza-like dish
CONCORD, N.H. - My toddler has given me a new appreciation for pasta.
Lemon ginger cake meets ideal partner
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.
Small bites
HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Two Hyde Park institutions are celebrating 60th anniversaries this spring.
Lady Baltimore Cake owes its fame to book
Top of the order turns it around
The Augusta GreenJackets, coming off a four-game sweep of the Savannah Sand Gnats, will turn their attention to their first foe from the South Atlantic League's Northern Division today.
Jags learn a lesson from rough season
This was a rebuilding season for the Augusta State men's golf team.
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.
Montana women's coach makes sure life goes on
AUBURN, Wash. - Joanne Steele's breakfast is a 10-course concoction of pills. If the medication fails to work, there is a pacemaker and defibrillator imbedded in her body ready to control the palpitation of her failing heart.
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.
Lakeside edges Etowah for title
Palmer says redesigned greens at Forest Hills aren't up to par
Jags learn a lesson from rough season
Montana women's coach makes sure life goes on
Regions Cup Standings
Through 1 of 9 Tournaments
Jags take first shot at NCAAs
In five short years, the Augusta State women's golf program accomplished its main goal: reach the postseason.
Top of the order turns it around
Study inspired program in area
Study inspired program in area
Glenn Hills assistant football coach Emery Williams studied the effects of extracurricular activities on graduation for his specialist degree in administration.
The Wizard helps Hurricanes take a 2-0 advantage
Bounce goes Hurricanes' way
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Another deflection by the Carolina Hurricanes put the New Jersey Devils on the brink of being bounced out of the playoffs.
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."
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
English language binds all Americans
Ex-fire chief would make fine mayor
Nuclear potential is woefully untapped
Democrats struggle for relevance
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
English language binds all Americans
Thank you for the May 2 editorial "English should be spoken here," which voiced what millions of legal immigrants were already thinking.Vera Farmer, Martinez
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
Democrats struggle for relevance
The recent letter from Lowell Greenbaum ("Now is the time to back Democrats," May 9) indicated an Associated Press-Ipsos poll that shows more than 51 percent of Americans want Democrats to control Congress.Steve King, Belvedere, S.C.
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?
White whole-wheat flour is on the way
Round-the-clock TV channel for babies makes its debut
House sets up prizes for hydrogen fuel technology
FDA rejects health claim for green tea
White whole-wheat flour is on the way
Whole wheat is looking a whole lot less wheaty these days.
House sets up prizes for hydrogen fuel technology
WASHINGTON - Scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs will be able to vie for a grand prize of $10 million, and smaller prizes reaching millions of dollars, under House-passed legislation to encourage research into hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
Round-the-clock TV channel for babies makes its debut
NEW YORK - Escalating an already heated national debate, a first-of-its-kind TV channel premieres Thursday designed specifically for babies - an age group that the American Academy of Pediatrics says should be kept away from television altogether.
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.
FDA rejects health claim for green tea
WASHINGTON - There is no credible scientific evidence that drinking green tea reduces the risk of heart disease, federal regulators said Tuesday in rejecting a petition that sought to allow tea labels to make that claim.
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.
Across Georgia
SUWANEE - A Gwinnett County high school suspended a junior for singing a song in class that referred to shooting a teacher.
News you can use
Over the past year, Americans donated millions of dollars to a variety of relief efforts. Here are some tips to make sure you are giving to a reputable organization:
'Monster' leatherback turtle nests near resort
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.
Man charged after children left alone
Final list of artists still lacks Godfather
Online travel lawsuit can proceed
ATLANTA - A federal judge has ruled that Georgia cities and counties may proceed with a class-action suit that claims major online hotel booking Web sites owe "tens of millions" of dollars in unpaid hotel taxes.
Hearing scheduled without jury
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.
Rules of entry to change
Prepare for a more hands-on approach through Fort Gordon's security screenings next week.
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.
Scurrying for Scooters
Lately, the Strayers' two Chevrolets have not been seeing much road time.
Break from gas tax to come later
COLUMBIA - Nudged by Gov. Mark Sanford, the House voted Wednesday to suspend the state's gasoline tax from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31.
Closures in S. Carolina honor Civil War history today
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.
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.
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.
Senate OKs local tax decisions
COLUMBIA - The Senate voted Tuesday to make property tax relief a local decision.
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.
Area has lots of fast food, traffic
To Terrell Perrin, District 7 is "the area."
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.
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.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - The House has gone along with Gov. Mark Sanford's veto of a bill that would have allowed Lexington Medical Center to open a heart center.
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.
Area has lots of fast food, traffic
Collection will house political papers, records
Across Georgia
SAVANNAH - The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is halfway to meeting its goal of a 15 percent reduction in crime, according to a report released Tuesday.
Schrenko pleads guilty
ATLANTA -- Linda Schrenko pleaded guilty today to federal charges of conspiracy and money laundering while Georgia superintendent of schools.
Bond is lower in school sex case
Jurors convict man of murder
Todd R. Paslay just couldn't accept the fact that he's a murderer, a prosecutor told jurors Wednesday. They agreed.
Fired chief casts himself as film character in suit
Collection will house political papers, records
COLUMBIA - Documents donated to the University of South Carolina for a new political collection will tell the history of South Carolinians who led the country, former U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings said Wednesday during a groundbreaking for a new building to house the papers.
Lack of interest aids UGA-MCG venture
Graduation test scores better
ATLANTA - More of Georgia's high school students are passing their graduation tests on the first try, an indication that curriculum changes and teacher training programs are having an impact in the classroom, state education officials said.
Promoting work
George Lightfoot takes a picture of Nick Carter (from left), the president of Carter Electric Co.; Joyce Blevins, the director of East Central Georgia Workforce Development; State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond; and Ray Center, the vice president of Augusta Technical College, outside Carter Electric Co. in Martinez.
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.
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
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.
Senate OKs local tax decisions
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.
Rants and raves
FOLKS, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY no reason for anyone to fall for these Internet scams anymore. Please remind your family, especially the elderly, that they should never send money to people they "meet" online.
Key defense witness removed
Todd R. Paslay's murder defense as a battered husband fell apart Tuesday when the judge axed his expert witness.
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.
New routes mapped out
A smoother flow of traffic along North Belair Road is only months away.
Group urges diversity in Aiken school hiring
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.
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.
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.
Online travel lawsuit can proceed
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.
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.
Kid of the Day
Jasmine Coleman, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Woman sentenced in husband's death
WAYNESBORO, Ga. -- A wife convicted of murder in her husband's death was sentenced to life plus 25 years in prison Thursday.
Bible study ban delayed
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The owners of a Spartanburg apartment complex say they will allow residents to continue holding their weekly Bible studies while they review whether the sessions violate the Fair Housing Act.
Across the area
Five people have been arrested in connection with a Monday armed robbery of a Dollar General in Martinez, Columbia County police announced Wednesday.
Police get bomb training
AIKEN -- It took five minutes for the two special law enforcement agents to build the bomb.
Leaders look at impact charges
Final list of artists still lacks Godfather
Amid dozens of colorful pieces of artwork honoring the Godfather of Soul, event organizers for the James Brown Soul of America Music Festival announced Wednesday the final line up of musicians and performers scheduled to appear at the Memorial Day weekend event.
Georgia officials to visit golf hall
This, too, shall pass
Nathaniel Whitehead, with Thompson Building and Wrecking, helps clear debris from the old Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at Ninth and D'Antignac streets. The church was built in the 1800s. Demolition began last week and should be completed by the end of next week. The Bethel congregation relocated to 623 Crawford Ave. in the early 1990s.
Kid of the Day
Jasmine Coleman, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Corrections
- A brief in Wednesday's editions of The Augusta Chronicle misidentified the school where a Richmond County principal was honored. Dr. Betty Elam Shepherd of Willis Foreman Elementary was named a Georgia PTA Principal of the Year.
Rants and raves
FOLKS, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY no reason for anyone to fall for these Internet scams anymore. Please remind your family, especially the elderly, that they should never send money to people they "meet" online.
Bond is lower in school sex case
COLUMBIA - A former Laurens County teacher accused of having sex with her student had hugged and kissed the 11-year-old boy in front of others and attended his basketball games, according to a police report filed by the child's mother.
Leaders look at impact charges
Getting more money for schools and a wider array of transportation projects is the goal.
Schrenko pleads guilty
ATLANTA - Former Georgia Schools Superintendent Linda Schrenko stopped trying to prove her innocence Wednesday and admitted she tried to steal federal money to fuel her political ambitions.
Schrenko pleads guilty
According to reports former state School Superintendent Linda Schrenko has plead guilty.
Break from gas tax to come later
Parents plan to fight racism in school after toilet incident
5 local schools facing reform
Five Richmond County schools face "radical" restructuring under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, but there is hope that it will be averted.
Kid of the Day
Beyonce Savoy Johnson, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
'Monster' leatherback turtle nests near resort
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - A six-foot, nearly 1,000-pound leatherback sea turtle built a nest just north of the Marriott Oceanfront Resort on Sunday.
Carolina Legislature
COLUMBIA - Legislation closing loopholes in laws banning hog-dog fights is heading to the House Judiciary Committee.
Schrenko testifies she was talked into her misdeeds
ATLANTA -- With her campaign in a financial shambles, Linda Schrenko reluctantly agreed to fight on with money obtained from federal education grants, she told a federal jury this morning.
Taylor's season full of promise, inconsistency
There are the rank-and-file tour pros and there is golf's marquee elite. Somewhere in between is Vaughn Taylor.
'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.
'New World' takes new look at a familiar story
By grabbing the abstract and eschewing an obvious Hollywood polish, director Terrence Malick's Pocahontas epic The New World strengthens his reputation as an artist.
Mini reviews
Reviews without star ratings are from critics other than Roger Ebert. Listings are subject to change. Call theaters for times. A complete schedule for Evans theater was not available as of press time. For an online movie guide, see augustachronicle.com/movies:
New DVD releases
BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE 2 (20TH CENTURY FOX, $29.98): Once more into the fat suit as Martin Lawrence finds an excuse to dress up as an overweight Southern matron in this lame rehash of his 2000 comedy hit. He plays an FBI agent who goes back undercover as Big Momma, a hefty grandma who takes a job as a nanny in the household of a man suspected of involvement in a national-security breach. The DVD comes with 12 deleted and extended scenes with commentary from the filmmakers.
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.
Will 'Bee' spell movie success for Starbucks?
'Poseidon' steers into waters of disaster genre
'New World' takes new look at a familiar story
The mandolin is still instrument of choice for talented musician
Hip-hop survivors
In the fickle world of hip-hop, the no-longer-a-boy called Bow Wow, appearing Sunday at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, might be the guy to beat the odds.
Pearl Jam rediscovers rock 'n' roll it often neglected
I've never been a Pearl Jam fan. I've admired the band's willingness to thumb collective noses at authority, both commercially and artistically, but I always found the Seattle act's stadium-ready brand of rock too pompous and ponderous. Had Eddie Vedder and company begun recording 15 years earlier, they might have found themselves opening for Boston.
Pearl Jam rediscovers rock 'n' roll it often neglected
Bluegrass fiddler has no plans of hanging up his bow
It is 7 p.m. on a recent Friday at the Exchange Club Park in Waynesboro, Ga., and the Savannah River Grass band has just taken the stage wearing green short-sleeve shirts and blue jeans. Within moments, the bluegrass group launches into the fast-paced Road to Columbus, with 78-year-old fiddler George Pritchard spotlighted in the center of the stage.
Bluegrass fiddler has no plans of hanging up his bow
Tool's new CD is all flash outside but lacks depth where it counts
Here's the good news: The stereoscopic cover concept for Tool's new CD, 10,000 Days, is clever, cool and original.
The mandolin is still instrument of choice for talented musician
Whether playing mountain music or modern country, mandolin man Sam Bush believes the grass is always bluer on his side of the fence.
Tool's new CD is all flash outside but lacks depth where it counts
State's time change signals last call for Happy Hour
Petty is running on strong platform
Kyle Petty wants your vote.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Bobby Hamilton
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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.
Elizabeth Pfeiffer (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Funeral services for Elizabeth Robinson Pfeiffer, age 79, of Martinez, will be held 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Blair, Neb. Elizabeth passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Evans, Ga. She is survived by her husband, William 'Bill' Pfeiffer, Martinez. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Episcopal Church or a charity of your choice. Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, is in charge of arrangements.
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Thomson - Mrs. Llewellyn "Lu" Gibson Yancey age 92 widow of Mr. James Clayton Yancey died Sunday May 7, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Friday May 12, 2006 in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens with Rev. Liza Marler officiating. Mrs. Yancey was a native of Mitchell, GA a daughter of the late Dr. Charles & Blanche Kitchens Gibson, she was a homemaker and a member of Thomson First United Methodist Church She is survived by: niece Kathy J. and husband Larry Russell, great niece Brooke Boswell, great nephew Clay and wife Sherry L. Boswell, great-great niece Taylor Boswell, great-great nephew Jared Boswell, and loving friend Mary Hatcher. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Thomson First United Methodist Church building fund. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is 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 today 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. 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.
Mr.Jessie Wolfe (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Jessie Willie Wolfe, 82, husband of Laverne Robinson Wolfe, entered into rest Monday May 8, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Starling Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Whitaker officiating. Interment will be in the Old Union Baptist Church cemetery with full military honors. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
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
Gladys A. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Gladys A. Johnson, 92, of Prince Road, entered into rest Sunday, May 7, 2006 at Blair House Nursing and Rehab Center. 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 Mae Dashells, Mary A. Mason, Augusta, Ginny L. Crawford, Florida, Virginia P. Mosley, 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, S.C.; one niece, Fairy Bell Latson, Augusta; two dear friends, Janie O'Bryant and Carolyn Davis, Augusta; other relatives. The remains will lie in state at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
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
Carolyn A. Parler (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.-Graveside services for Mrs. Carolyn Adams Parler, 68, of Sidney Court, North Augusta, SC, who passed away May 9, 2006, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Batesburg Cemetery, Batesburg, SC. Dr. James C. Adams and Rev. Jeff Kersey officiating. Mrs. Parler was a native of Columbia, a former resident of Lake City and Lexington, having recently made North Augusta her home. She was a former member of Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, Lexington, where she participated in the Julia Rogers Sunday School Class and the Sarah Circle. Mrs. Parler was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, North Augusta, and a retired School Teacher. She was a devoted wife and mother and a wonderful grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Sam Parler, Sr., two sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Rameth Parler, Jr., Clemson and Dr. David and Cindy Parler, North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Chris and John Newell, Martinez, GA; her mother, Ruth Adams, Columbia; a brother, Hal Adams, Columbia; a sister, Evelyn Smith, Columbia; five grandchildren, Adam Parler, Elizabeth Parler, Bryson Parler, McPherson Newell, and Thomas Newell. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Julia Rogers Sunday School Class. Active Pallbearers will be Bill Parler, Chris Taylor, Erwin Smith, Jim Knight, Jim Harris and Herb Fletcher. Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Building Fund, 639 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC, 29841. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Thursday evening from 6 to 8. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
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
Dorothy Thompson (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
CLEARWATER, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler Thompson, who died Tuesday, beloved wife of sixty-three years to Mr. Ralph Thompson, will be Friday at 11 o'clock a.m. at Sweetwater Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
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
James Frank Wilson (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - James Frank Wilson, 49, of Old Camp Long Rd., died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice, Augusta, GA. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd., Aiken, SC. Please visit the online memorial at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.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.
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. The remains will line in state at the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at 4437 Forrest Street, Martinez, Ga. at 1 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd. Jr., Blvd. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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
William J. Bass (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - William J. "Bill" Bass, age 69, of Augusta, entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at his residence. Family members include his beloved wife of 45 years Carol A. Bass of Augusta, daughters Michelle Lynn Bass of Hephzibah, Ga., Lisa Marie Lotspeich and husband Paul of Hephzibah, Ga., son William J. Bass, Jr. and wife Cendy of Hephzibah, Ga., six grandchildren Melissa, Ashley, Lacie, Gene, Justin, and Nicole, and niece Barbara Eaton of Ditmer, Mo. Mr. Bass was born in Perryville, Missouri, the son of the late Robert Roy Bass and Rose E. Swan Bass. He had lived in Augusta for the past 30 years. Mr. Bass was retired as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army with 23 years of service and having served in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Bass was a member of Eagles Aerie #1197, the VFW #649, and the American Legion #178. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel with Fr. John J. Lyons officiating. Full Military Honors will be afforded by the Fort Gordon Ceremonial Detail. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga., 30906 (706)798-8886
Dennis Martin (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
FAIRFAX, S.C. - Mr. Dennis Martin passed away Tuesday morning after an extended illness. He was 59. Mr. Martin was born April 16, 1947, the son of the late Eugene and Edna Mae Ratterree. Surviving are one son; Dennis Martin of Dillon; one daughter, Dawn Turner of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; one sister, Brenda Rogers of Fairfax; three half-brothers, Eugene Martin of Hilton Head, Buddy and Billy Martin both of Conway; one half-sister, Carolyn Moore of Conway; one granddaughter, Noelle A. Turner, five nieces and nephews and one aunt, Catherine Loadholt. Funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the D.C. Smith Memorial Chapel at Smith-Rhoden Funeral Home, with burial following at the Swallow Savannah cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Smith-Rhoden Funeral Home of Allendale in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Solomon Hill (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Solomon Hill, age 56, of 613 Holt St., Thomson, died Sunday at the University Hospital, Augusta. His funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Thomson Funeral System, 536 M.L. King, Jr., Street N.E., Thomson, Ga.
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.
Beatrice Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. -Mrs. Beatrice Walker of Walton Way entered into rest Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
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 (BONEVILLE, Ga.)
BONEVILLE, 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. Services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday May 14, 2006, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Steve Lamb officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Mr. McGuyton was a native of Atlanta, a Truck Driver for over 45 years and was owner and operator of J&B Trucking. He was preceded in death by his mother Esterleen Howard McGuyton, and is survived by wife: Betty Ann Meadows McGuyton, of Boneville, two daughters: Nicky & Victor Howell of Thomson, and Cathy Williams of Appling, two sons: James E. McGuyton, Jr. and Willis & Paige Purvis all of Thomson, daughter: Debroha Riexinger, of Atlanta, father & step-mother: Etheridge and Marie Wilson McGuyton of Junction City, KS, two sisters: Connie Brannan of Littleton, CO, and Patricia Riffel of Junction City, KS, two brothers: Ronald McGuyton of Panama, and Donald McGuyton of Casper, WY; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, several ants, uncles, cousins nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be at the residence 1177 Boneville Road in Boneville and will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday May 13, 2006 at the funeral home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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.
Rebecca Whitaker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Rebecca Dunn Whitaker entered into rest at University Hospital May 9, 2006. She was a member of Pierce Grove Baptist Church, Rev. D. Long (Pastor.) Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Pierce Grove Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memories, three daughters, Nellie W. Fields, Harriett S. & Lanette R. Whitaker, all of Augusta; three grandchildren; Sequena, John, MaKayla; one sister-in-law, Mary E. Smith; one aunt, Ida Mae Hunter; one uncle, Frank Stiles and a host of other relatives and friends. Peoples Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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.
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. MacAuthur Ellison of First Street entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Arnita Ellison, Augusta; one daughter, Sally Benston, Bullalo, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Jennie (Paul) Wilson, North Augusta, Tabatha Rogers, Augusta; step-sons, Throne Rogers, Jerome Rogers, Augusta; four brothers, Willis Ellison, Berlin, Md., Ernest Ellison, Cleveland, Ohio, Robert Ellison, Charles Ellison, Spring Valley, N.Y.; three sisters, Dorothy Stanley, Deloris Brown, Spring Valey, N.Y. and Angeline Hairston, Gaithersburg, Md.; six grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, four sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
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.
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.
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.
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. Mrs. Bailey was born in Augusta to the late Henry and Rebecca Hutto. She was a life long resident of the Augusta area and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Aiken. Graveside memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at Westview Cemetery with Reverend Tim Smart officiating. Family members include two daughters; Judy Bailey and her husband Carl Workman, of Aiken and Mary Kay Rackley and her husband Jack, of Charleston, two sons; Christopher Bailey and his wife Joyce, and Mike Bailey, both of Aiken, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, May 12, 2006 from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 1134 Telfair Street, Augusta. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Jeff Lee Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday May 9, 2006 at his residence, Mr. Jeff Lee Johnson, age 30, son of Mr. Walter (Bob) and Linda Johnson. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday May 12, 2006 at Elliott Sons, Lumpkin Road Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Green officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Johnson was a native of Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota and had made the Augusta area his home for most of his life. He was employed by Proctor and Gamble here in Augusta and was a 1994 graduate of Hephzibah High School where he played football and was involved in weight lifting. He will be missed by all who loved him. Additional survivors include two sons, Aaron Johnson, Bryce Johnson of Augusta; three brothers, Joe Johnson, Durham, NC, Jim Johnson, Grovetown, Jerry Johnson, Blythe; his parents of Blythe and Heather Johnson, Augusta. Pallbearers will be Lee Smith, Jimmy Allen, Ken Henderson, Eric Yarborough, Danny Guessey, Brian McKinstry and Tony Boyd. A visitation with the family will take place 7-9 PM this evening Thursday, May 10, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel. 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
Lewis H. Wylds (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Retired 1st Sgt. Lewis H. Wylds, 80, formerly of Appling, GA, entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Wylds was a native of Blythe, GA and had lived in the Augusta area most of his life. He was retired 27 Ú years from the US Army and served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from the Columbia County Sheriff's Department and Columbia County Magistrate Court. Mr. Wylds was a member of Dunn's Chapel of Leah, GA. Family members include his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Wilhemina Bussell Wylds; loving father of five daughters: Kathy and husband Sonny Batchelor of Augusta, GA, Cheryl and husband Paul Beckworth of Stapleton, GA, Becky and Kinney Harman of Evans, GA, Connie Wylds of Augusta, GA, Fran and husband Rev. Henry Shaffer, Sr. of Vaucluse, SC. Additional survivors include 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother: Alvin and Katherine Wylds, Sr.; three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Henry B. Shaffer, Sr. and Rev. Marion Jay officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 12, 2006 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Mary Ann Stewart (HILLSIDE, N.J.)
HILLSIDE, N.J. - Mrs. Mary Ann Stapleton Stewart age 73 of Hillside, NJ, formerly of Wrens, Ga., died Wednesday at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete. Survivors are one daughter, Rev. Gail L. Davis of Hillside, N.J.; three sons, James (Mamouca) Stewart of Howell, N.J., Anthony Stewart of Hillside, N.J. and Gregory (Angie) Stewart of Elizabeth, N.J.; three sisters, Mildred Davis and Willie Ruth Holmes both of Augusta and Sara Farmer of Wrens; a sister-in-law, Hattie Stapleton of Thomson, Ga.; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Courtesy of Freeman Funeral Home, 402 Curtis St., Wrens, Ga.
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.
Jennifer Cadek (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - A memorial mass for Miss Jennifer Ann Cadek will be celebrated at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 640 Edrie Street, NE, Aiken on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2p.m. Burial will be private. George Funeral Home and Cremation Center 211 Park Ave. SW Aiken is assisting the family. Miss Cadek, 42, of Decatur, GA, died suddenly on Thursday, May 4, 2006. She was the beloved daughter of Fred and Nancy Cadek, Aiken; sister of Jill (Robert) Hershey, Murrysville, PA, Caroline (Thomas) Clark, Evans, GA and Peter Cadek, Aiken. Memorial donations may be made to the mental health agency of your choice. Visit www.georgefuneralhomes.com to sign the online condolence register.
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
Ethel M. Bush (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral service for Mrs. Ethel M. Bush 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. The remains will lie in state in the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence, 1530 Atomic Rd. at 1:15 p.m. G.L. Brightharp and Son's Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Rufus Bell (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. - Mr. Rufus Bell, affectionately known as 'Boy Bell,' died on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the Washington County Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. from the Pine Hill Baptist Church, Davisboro. Burial in Nealer A.M.E. Church Cemetery. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
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.
Otis Foster (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. - Mr. Otis Foster, Sr., 2978 Sun Hill Rd., Sandersville, died on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Washington County Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 3:30 P.M. from the Second Community Baptist Church, Sandersville. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Garden, Hwy 24, East Sandersville. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
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
Jo Marion Williams (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Mrs. Jo Marion (Joty) Watts Williams passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006, after a long illness. She was born in Port Arthur, TX on October 4, 1927 and grew up in Lake Charles, LA. She was a registered nurse, graduating from Mather School of Nursing, Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA. A former resident of Waynesboro, GA, she lived in Sylvania for the past 25 years. She was a member of the Sylvania First United Methodist Church where she sang in the Chancel Choir. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Merle Watts. Survivors include, husband, Wilkes B. Williams of Sylvania, GA; two daughters and sons-in-llaw: Kay and Bill Rogers of Swainsboro, GA and Emily Jo Williams and John Murphy of Loganville, GA; two granddaughters: Brooke Rogers of Washington D.C. and Amy Rogers of Atlanta, GA; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Mr. and Mrs. P.G. Rivette of Moss Bluff, LA, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hyatt of Lake Charles, LA and Mr. andMrs. Ben Yount of Federal Way, WA; Brother and sister-in-law: Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Watts of Hurst, TX; several nieces and Nephews. Visitation: Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services: Friday, May 12, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Sylvania, Dr. Charles Cravey and Rev. Sonny Mason officiating. Interment in Sylvania City Cemetery. Remembrances: Sylvania First United Methodist Church, P O Box 256, Sylvania, GA 30467. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in Sylvania, GA, in charge of all the arrangements. 912/564-2331.
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
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
Joanne Walker (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Joanne Mansfield Walker, 76, wife Oscar Walker, of W. Five Notch Road, entered into rest Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2006 at Christ Baptist Church, with Dr. Eddie West officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be David Cromer, Chuck Cromer, Jeep Whaley, Robert Heos, Kelly Zier and Noel Brown. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Walker was born in Atlanta, Georgia and had lived in North Augusta for the past thirty-five years. She was a member of Christ Baptist Church and the Rivers Edge Sertoma Club. She was a homemaker. Additional survivors include two sons, Joseph Oscar Walker and Scott Anthony Walker both of North Augusta; two daughters, Shirley W. Newsome and her husband Ken and Toni W. Day and her husband Lee both of North Augusta; one brother, Joseph Mansfield of Virginia Beach, VA; seven grandchildren. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dorothy Thompson (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
John Harnesberger (APPLING, Ga.)
Gladys A. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dorothy Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
John Harnesberger (APPLING, Ga.)
Benjamin Anderson (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Featured Obituary: J.W. "Farmer" Chambers Sr
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ethel M. Bush (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Joanne Walker (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Gladys A. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Otis Foster (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Beatrice Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
James Frank Wilson (AIKEN, S.C.)
Bernice Myrick (HICKORY, N.C.)
Alan Ray Goad (ANNISTON, Ala.)
Dorothy Channell (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
Claudia H. Bailey (AIKEN, S.C.)
Dorothy Thompson (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
William J. Bass (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jo Marion Williams (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Anna Compton (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Ethel M. Bush (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Rebecca Whitaker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dorothy Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Claudia H. Bailey (AIKEN, S.C.)
Dorothy Cavan (THOMASTON, Ga.)
Elizabeth Pfeiffer (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Nina Herrington (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Jeff Lee Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Carolyn A. Parler (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Henry Lee Washington (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Ralph William Tulk (ELBERTON, Ga.)
Ruby Wheeler Hinton (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Walter F. Rachels (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Teresa H. Tomaino (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Hilda S. Hastings (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mary Ann Stewart (HILLSIDE, N.J.)
Rufus Bell (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Putting their best foot forward
Overtime
USC Aiken's Nick Wandless has been named Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week for the third time this season.
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.
Complacency dooms Irish
NORCROSS, Ga. - Everything was in place Tuesday.
There's little she can't do
Paine College baseball coach Pete Cardenas walks by and kids with Savoyia Barrett. He makes a bold statement and walks away.
Putting their best foot forward
Heading into its second season of action, the Augusta FireBall has introduced a bold slogan.
Overtime
The Atlanta Falcons re-signed wide receiver and return specialist Jerome Pathon on Wednesday.
American rock artists introduced Elvis Costello to country music
American rock artists introduced Elvis Costello to country music
It was surprising to cross paths with British musician Elvis Costello backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, but even more surprising to learn about his deep love for and knowledge of country music.
Basketball player's injuries help set her on career path
Thick grass covers the Lampkins' backyard, except for a spot in front of Stacey Lampkin's basketball goal.
McBean pupils collect top dollars
After months of emptying their piggy banks, giving up allowances and collecting donations, pupils at McBean Elementary School were the top collectors in Raiders of the Loose Change, a fundraiser to benefit the Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center.
'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.
Milestones
David Peltier, a third-grader at Westminster Schools of Augusta and son of Beverly and Mark Peltier, took first place in the placemat category of the 2006 Manufacturing Appreciation Week student design contest and received a $500 scholarship.
Events
The Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre production of Love, Sex and the IRS will start at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Building 32100 on Third Avenue, Fort Gordon. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $34 for civilians; $32 for seniors, retirees, civil service, civilians and active-duty E7 and above; and $25 for active-duty E6 and below. Show-only tickets cost $20. Call (706) 793-8552.
Can you find it?
This week's image, above, is a source of decoration. If you think you know where it is, call (706) 823-3708 by 2 p.m. Friday and leave your name, area code and telephone number, and how to spell your name. Please be specific with your answer.
Health and fitness calendar
The health and fitness calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send information by fax to (706) 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augusta chronicle.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.
Reading Buddies program benefits first-, fifth-graders
First-grader Julian Chew, 6, looks forward to Fridays at National Hills Elementary School because he gets to meet with his fifth-grade reading buddy, Jordan Jolly, 11.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fax to (706) 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com. Include the name and number of a contact person.
Plant sales-and-swap events benefit park
Kay Tremaine took a few minutes away from her station selling plants to check out some of the other plants available at Saturday's swap and sale at Pendleton King Park.
School menu
School menu through May 19.
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles, marriage licenses and divorces.
Art Factory's fundraiser will put area artists on display
The Art Factory is celebrating more than 40 local artists tonight. The nonprofit community arts school's annual fundraiser, Celebrating the Artist, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Event Center at Enterprise Mill.
Plant sales-and-swap events benefit park
Reading Buddies program benefits first-, fifth-graders
'Twinderella' works for children's cast
Art Factory's fundraiser will put area artists on display
McBean pupils collect top dollars
Basketball player's injuries help set her on career path
Taylor's season full of promise, inconsistency
10 films of new millennium must await test of time
States take steps to address fears from bird flu movie
RALEIGH, N.C. - Health officials from California to New York were taking steps Tuesday night to allay any fears that might arise from a TV movie that portrays a fierce bird flu outbreak.
A questions loomed on the '7th Heaven' finale
NEW YORK - Did Simon and Rose tie the knot? Was Rose pregnant?
'Will & Grace' ends landmark run
'Will & Grace' ends landmark run
LOS ANGELES - Once upon a TV season a gay man named Will and a straight woman named Grace became unexpected sitcom darlings, challenging television's timidity toward homosexuality and buffing NBC's comedy crown.
ABC opens ratings sweeps in fourth-place
'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.
States take steps to address fears from bird flu movie
A questions loomed on the '7th Heaven' finale
'Gilmore Girls' creator bids farewell
ABC opens ratings sweeps in fourth-place
NEW YORK - ABC opened the May ratings sweeps with a fourth-place finish despite having three of the 11 most popular prime-time programs, illustrating the challenge faced by its executives as they prepare to announce a new fall schedule Tuesday.
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.
10 films of new millennium must await test of time
I knew, when I began this project of documenting the finest films of the sound era, that the decade I would find most difficult was the first of the new millennium. It's not a problem of quantity or quality - there have been many great movies released in the past several years - but of distance.
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.
Event puts focus on motorcycle safety
Lynndale's disabled clients make baskets for wedding
Tech grant will help keep classes on track
Midland Valley FFA teams get ready for state event
Pine Lawn cemetery to seek historical designation
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