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.
Rucker fires blanks in opening tourney win
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.
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.
Westside counts on Hardy
The phrase "stepped up" gets abused by the sporting world more than any other.
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.
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.
Rucker fires blanks in opening tourney win
AIKEN - USC Aiken baseball coach Kenny Thomas never doubted Peden Rucker. Thomas was rewarded for his allegiance Thursday night.
Westside counts on Hardy
The phrase "stepped up" gets abused by the sporting world more than any other.
Barry Bonds still one away
SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds has displayed impeccable timing at the plate throughout his decorated career.
Bonds' race lacks Aaron's appeal
Atlanta Braves batter Florida Marlins
MIAMI - Despite dumping copious amounts of salary and talent in their most recent fire sale this past off-season, the Florida Marlins maintained their cupboard wasn't completely barren.
Francoeur's walks taken lightly by manager
Reitsma's job as closer isn't in jeopardy
MIAMI - Asked Thursday for an early-season appraisal of his work, Braves closer Chris Reitsma summed it up in a single word.
Atlanta Braves batter Florida Marlins
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.
Reitsma's job as closer isn't in jeopardy
MIAMI - Asked Thursday for an early-season appraisal of his work, Braves closer Chris Reitsma summed it up in a single word.
Lowly Marlins rout Braves
MIAMI - Apparently, in addition to lush beaches and random thunderstorms, South Florida is a place for streaks to end.
Stock market expert predicts growth
Toyota's profits leap 39 percent
Authority member presses for financial information
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.
Officials tout MCG's role in regional economy
Area business leaders know how important the Medical College of Georgia is to the regional economy. But not all state business leaders know how important the institution is to the state's economy and its future.
Club Car jumps to action to serve Marines in Iraq
Business briefs
Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce President Victoria Hann announced that she will resign from the organization in June to take a position at Augusta State University.
Officials tout MCG's role in regional economy
Fed raises interest rates to 5-year high
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is no longer on autopilot when it comes to boosting interest rates.
Internet agency rejects xxx domain name
Fed raises interest rates to 5-year high
Are you game?
LOS ANGELES - The buzz at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo usually surrounds the latest video games.
Stock market expert predicts growth
PHILADELPHIA - Strong corporate earnings and global economic growth will propel the stock market higher as the Dow flirts with the all-time record it reached in January 2000 and the S&P 500 breaches a five-year high, according to noted Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel.
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.
Authority member presses for financial information
Downtown Development Authority board member Brad Owens wants a stack of the organization's financial transactions.
Club Car jumps to action to serve Marines in Iraq
The few, the proud, the Marines' Carryall 294.
Internet agency rejects xxx domain name
NEW YORK - Faced with opposition from conservative groups and some pornography Web sites, the Internet's key oversight agency voted Wednesday to reject a proposal to create a red-light district on the Internet.
Editorial Cartoon 051106 - The Augusta Chronicle
Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Friday, May 12, 2006.
Kindergarten cop-out
The brouhaha over a Columbia County kindergartner's being made to clean up the mess after alleged poor aim in the bathroom was bound to be a lesson of some sort.
Schrenko: an expensive lesson
At her public corruption trial on Monday, Linda Schrenko said, "I just have to hope that the truth comes out."
Borderline treason?
Can a government commit treason against itself?
Not worth getting fired up about
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.
Not worth getting fired up about
What a wonderful country it is we live in. Anyone can run for public office - even Ronnie Few for the office of Augusta mayor.
Sanford wrong to veto seat belt bill
Galleries
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Club calendar
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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.
Chappelle's wife cross over $50M
Dave Chappelle is still explaining to his wife why he left his Comedy Central show and walked away from a $50 million contract.
Calendar
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People in the News
NEW YORK - Julia Louis-Dreyfus will return this weekend to "Saturday Night Live," where she began her career over two decades ago.
Spotted
Tyler Bigg (left) and Abe Kalsbeek attended the Lobster Races in downtown Aiken.
DJ fired over on-air remarks about rival, child
NEW YORK - The co-host of a syndicated morning radio show was fired Wednesday for making racial and sexual remarks on the air about a rival's wife and 4-year-old daughter.
Club where rapper was killed ordered shut
DETROIT - A nightclub where the rapper Proof, a protege of Eminem, died in a shootout that also killed another man will close for a year under a deal with authorities.
Stuff to Do
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Schooling fish stay on holiday
Fishing tournaments
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Schooling fish stay on holiday
May is usually not the month when cold weather fronts move in, but this year it's been the exception. As far as most folks go, the weather has been delightful, but for many fishermen, it's been frightful.
Amaranth is tasty -- and pretty
Needle cast has caused pine trees to turn brown
Amaranth is tasty -- and pretty
For the hottest new plant on the block, grow amaranth. This plant offers edible leaves that rival spinach, a nutritious grain, and leaves and flowers in splashy colors.
Needle cast has caused pine trees to turn brown
You might have thought that area pine trees inundated with brown needles this spring were infested with pine beetles and were dead or close to dying.
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.
Jackets miss on chances
Augusta third baseman Anthony Contreras said the most notable characteristics of the GreenJackets' four-game sweep in Savannah earlier this week were timely hitting and the ability to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes.
Jackets miss on chances
Augusta third baseman Anthony Contreras said the most notable characteristics of the GreenJackets' four-game sweep in Savannah earlier this week were timely hitting and the ability to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes.
Golf Capsules
IRVING, Texas - Adam Scott shot a 5-under 65 Thursday on the TPC at Las Colinas and shared the first-round lead with Steve Lowery in the Australian's first appearance at the Byron Nelson Championship.
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.
Champions tour event loaded with golf greats
DESTIN, Fla. - After winning three straight Champions Tour events to begin the season, Loren Roberts showed up early to the Boeing Championship for some extra practice, hoping to regain his putting stroke.
Champions tour event loaded with golf greats
Jags take first shot at NCAAs
In five short years, the Augusta State women's golf program accomplished its main goal: reach the postseason.
Montana women's coach makes sure life goes on
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.
Emery saves Senators from elimination
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Wade Redden's power-play goal early in the third period ensured the top-seeded Ottawa Senators wouldn't go down with a whimper.
Emery saves Senators from elimination
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.
Bonds' race lacks Aaron's appeal
Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants is on the verge of tying Babe Ruth's longstanding home run record of 714.
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.
English language binds all Americans
Toilet-cleaning flap is needless
United States must confront Iran
Democrats struggle for relevance
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
Toilet-cleaning flap is needless
This letter is in response to the article in Wednesday's Augusta Chronicle concerning the 6-year-old boy who had to clean the toilet at River Ridge Elementary School ("Parents plan to fight racism in school after toilet incident").Jim Moore Jr., Lincolnton
United States must confront Iran
America has created more prosperity for more people than any nation in history. America has defended more freedom than any nation in history.Mike Fulford, Evans
Review: Google takes strides with Desktop
Volvo C70 ready for fun in sun
Female chat names generate more threats
Woman finds support for persistent arousal
FDA rejects health claim for green tea
White whole-wheat flour is on the way
House sets up prizes for hydrogen fuel technology
Beer makers target more affluent drinkers
Round-the-clock TV channel for babies makes its debut
Woman finds support for persistent arousal
COLUMBIA - Now that she's going public, Heather Dearmon admits to being nervous.
Female chat names generate more threats
Next time you chat online, think twice about your screen name. A new study finds that using a female screen name like Cathy, Melissa or Stephanie is more likely to elicit threatening and sexually explicit messages.
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.
White whole-wheat flour is on the way
Whole wheat is looking a whole lot less wheaty these days.
Review: Google takes strides with Desktop
A lot of people seem to believe that Google Inc. can rule any market segment it wants. Hype meters have gone haywire assessing the search company's expansion into such far-flung fields as financial news and wireless Internet connectivity.
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.
Beer makers target more affluent drinkers
MILWAUKEE - Proclaiming Miller Genuine Draft as "Beer. Grown Up," Miller Brewing is repositioning the brand to woo sophisticated 20-somethings - a segment that's straying from domestic brews in favor of light beer, imports, spirits and wine.
Living briefs
CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS: 3 p.m. Saturday; Whitney Polo Field in Aiken. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 4-12; children 3 and younger admitted free. Reserved field-side parking (advance reservations required) is $75 and $50. Proceeds benefit Aiken Preparatory School and the Aiken Soccer Club; (803) 648-3223.
Volvo C70 ready for fun in sun
Calling all sun-seeking drivers. Volvo's 2006 C70 is a stylish, open-air car that doesn't skimp on safety and security.
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.
Bear turns out to be only a dog
Authorities investigating a report of a bear in south Richmond County said this morning that it was probably only a black chow dog.
Bond is set for Laney stars held in holdups
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.
Across the region
SUWANEE, GA. - The Gwinnett County school board voted Thursday night to reject a parent's pleas to take Harry Potter books out of school libraries, based on a claim that they promote witchcraft.
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.
Bill ends county rule over farms
COLUMBIA - A bill stripping counties of the authority to restrict how close poultry operations can be to homes is headed to the House floor.
Across the region
SUWANEE, GA. - The Gwinnett County school board voted Thursday night to reject a parent's pleas to take Harry Potter books out of school libraries, based on a claim that they promote witchcraft.
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.
Bond is set for Laney stars held in holdups
Bond was set Thursday for three of the six young men charged in a series of armed robberies at fast food restaurants this spring.
Carolina Legislature
COLUMBIA - Legislation closing loopholes in laws banning hog-dog fights is heading to the House Judiciary Committee.
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:
Kid of the day
Jarrae Buggs of North Augusta is today's Kid of the Day.
Leaders look at impact charges
Getting more money for schools and a wider array of transportation projects is the goal.
Legal fees dumped on Larke
The heat was turned up on Richmond County schools Superintendent Charles Larke.
Commissioners marvel at growth on west side
The main place that Augusta Commissioner Calvin Holland wanted to see wasn't included in Thursday's bus tour of District 7.
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.
Barnes calls Perdue's ad about deficit false
ATLANTA - Former Gov. Roy Barnes charged Thursday that the new television advertisement of his successor Sonny Perdue is "inaccurate and untrue" when it asserts that Mr. Barnes left the state in a fiscal mess.
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.
Disabled access is assessed
Sidra Ahmad remembers the awkward feeling of sitting in the wheelchair in Augusta Mall.
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.
Garbage may lead to alternative fuel
JACKSON - Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority wants to turn trash into gas for the everyday automobile.
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.
Bill pushes for hydrogen prize
AIKEN - Private hydrogen researchers could win cash prizes for technological breakthroughs under legislation being pushed by South Carolina congressmen.
Former Aiken assistant solicitor arrested
A former assistant solicitor in Aiken County was arrested today in Spartanburg County and charged with soliciting sex from a minor via the Internet, officials said.
Break from gas tax to come later
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.
Last of Georgia Guard unit is back from war
Commissioners marvel at growth on west side
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.
Garbage may lead to alternative fuel
Police get bomb training
AIKEN -- It took five minutes for the two special law enforcement agents to build the bomb.
Last of Georgia Guard unit is back from war
FORT STEWART, Ga. - The 48th Infantry Brigade's mission to Iraq ended officially Thursday, as the last 280 Georgia National Guardsmen returned from a yearlong deployment.
Across the area
Extradition has been approved for three Savannah residents who led Richmond County sheriff's deputies on a chase into South Carolina, officials said Thursday.
'Monster' leatherback turtle nests near resort
New graduate is latest in long line of doctors
When he crosses the stage today during the Medical College of Georgia's graduation ceremony, Michael Davidson Brown will be near the front of a long column of newly minted doctors. He will also be at the end of a long line of physicians in his family.
Children's troupe to present musical
Details of role in plot emerge
ATLANTA - Former State School Superintendent Linda Schrenko took the stand Thursday, a day after she admitted to being part of a plot to funnel federal education grants into her bid for the state's highest office.
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.
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.
Collection will house political papers, records
'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.
Barnes calls Perdue's ad about deficit false
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.
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.
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.
Bond is lower in school sex case
Scurrying for Scooters
Lately, the Strayers' two Chevrolets have not been seeing much road time.
Leaders look at impact charges
Broken gas line repaired on Davis Road
Final list of artists still lacks Godfather
Lakeside boys tennis team advances
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- The Lakeside boys tennis team advanced this morning to the finals in the Class AAAA state high school championship.
Rants and Raves
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New graduate is latest in long line of doctors
When he crosses the stage today during the Medical College of Georgia's graduation ceremony, Michael Davidson Brown will be near the front of a long column of newly minted doctors. He will also be at the end of a long line of physicians in his family.
Children's troupe to present musical
The Children's Musical Theatre Ensemble will present Twinderella, a musical takeoff on Cinderella, at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Jabez Sanford Hardin Performing Arts Center in Evans.
Bill ends county rule over farms
COLUMBIA - A bill stripping counties of the authority to restrict how close poultry operations can be to homes is headed to the House floor.
Kid of the Day
Beyonce Savoy Johnson, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Details of role in plot emerge
ATLANTA - Former State School Superintendent Linda Schrenko took the stand Thursday, a day after she admitted to being part of a plot to funnel federal education grants into her bid for the state's highest office.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
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.
Teen's hearing is closed
In a closed hearing Thursday, a judge set a $25,000 bond for a teenager accused of murder.
Arts center dedication
Gov. Sonny Perdue joins Columbia County officials at the Jabez Hardin Performing Arts Center for Thursday's dedication of the county's new library, performing arts center, amphitheater and memorial gardens.
Woman gets life in prison
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - A Burke County woman convicted last month of murdering her husband was sentenced to life plus 25 years in prison.
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.
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.
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.
Online travel lawsuit can proceed
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.
Bill pushes for hydrogen prize
Across the area
Extradition has been approved for three Savannah residents who led Richmond County sheriff's deputies on a chase into South Carolina, officials said Thursday.
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.
'Da Vinci Code' boycott sidestepped in U.S.
'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.
Review: 'Poseidon'
Long before the big wave hits in "Poseidon," the first sign of trouble comes from looking at the cast list.
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.
Mini reviews
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'New World' takes new look at a familiar story
Review: 'Just My Luck'
Poor Lindsay Lohan. It's bad enough that her new romantic comedy, "Just My Luck," was barely screened in time for critics to review it before opening day. Now that we've seen the movie, it turns out she's not even the star.
'Da Vinci Code' boycott sidestepped in U.S.
A senior Vatican official has called for a boycott of "The Da Vinci Code," while the Council of Churches in Jordan and Roman Catholic activists in India want their governments to ban the film altogether.
The mandolin is still instrument of choice for talented musician
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.
'Curses' may bring good luck to Rye Coalition
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.
Pearl Jam rediscovers rock 'n' roll it often neglected
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.
Tool's new CD is all flash outside but lacks depth where it counts
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.
Bluegrass fiddler has no plans of hanging up his bow
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.
'Curses' may bring good luck to Rye Coalition
NEW YORK -The band's nickname is the "Hard Luck 5," and their new album is titled "Curses." But the woes that have befallen Jersey City's esteemed indie hard rock quintet Rye Coalition have only served to make them stronger.
Old track finds new niche with image makeover
DARLINGTON, S.C. - The words from NASCAR moms, "Sons and gentlemen, start your engines," have put new sparkle into "The Lady In Black."
NASCAR Newsmaker: Bobby Hamilton
Bobby Hamilton, the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, left the sport in April to fight cancer. He turned his truck over to his son, Bobby Hamilton Jr., while he gets treatment for a tumor in his neck.
Petty is running on strong platform
Old track finds new niche with image makeover
Petty is running on strong platform
Kyle Petty wants your vote.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Bobby Hamilton
Labonte to make final start at Darlington
'Its own racetrack'
DARLINGTON, S.C. - You won't find a Starbucks in town. Or a Wal-Mart. Or even the staple of Southern living, Waffle House.
Labonte to make final start at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. - With its tricky egg-shaped oval and tradition of rattling rookie drivers, Darlington Raceway is a peculiar place to make a NASCAR debut.
Paul named top rookie
OKLAHOMA CITY - At least one person out there thinks there was an NBA rookie who had a better season than Chris Paul. And that only gives the New Orleans point guard a little extra incentive.
Cuban's referee rhetoric nets fine
DALLAS - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $200,000 for two recent episodes of referee-bashing.
Nets-Heat series still a blank slate
Nets-Heat series still a blank slate
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Conventional wisdom would hold that the New Jersey Nets returned home Thursday with an advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after splitting the first two games at Miami.
Cuban's referee rhetoric nets fine
Mavericks make Spurs look bad
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs must have felt like they were standing still while a train whizzed by Tuesday night. The Dallas Mavericks went on a 15-3 run in less than five minutes in the second quarter to turn Game 2 into an eventual 113-91 blowout and evened the series.
Thelma Ivey Brown (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Funeral service for Mrs. Thelma Ivey Brown of Thomson will be on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stoney Grove C.M.E. Church with the Rev. Cecil Gresham officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors are six sons and two daughters, Bobby Ivey, Garvin Brown, James Brown, Larry Brown, William Brown, David A. Brown, Edith Ivey and Thelma Diane Harris, all of Thomson; seven sisters and three brothers, Mary Francis Taylor of Harlem, Betsy McGahee, Cleo Feltz, Betty Jackson, Lena Ivey, Lula Bell Hobbs, Bobbie Ivey, Henry Junior Ivey, Herbert Ivey, all of Thomson, Tolby Ivey of Atlanta and Annie Pearl Ivey of Augusta; 21 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Thomson Funeral System of Thomson in charge. 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.
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
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
Jack Spearman (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Entered into rest Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Mr. Jack Hinton Spearman. Born in Augusta, GA, Jack was a lifelong resident of Bath. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post # 153. He retired from Georgia Pacific. He is survived by a aunt, Mary Etta Walker, Germantown, TN; cousin, Brenda Cannon, Germantown, TN; nephew, Bryan (Cheryl) Satcher, Graniteville, SC; great-nieces, Paige Satcher and Kasey Satcher, both of Statesboro, GA, and Corey Satcher, Langley, SC; great-nephews, Justin Satcher, Graniteville, SC, Chesley (Paige) Satcher, Savannah, GA, and Henry W. "Treye" Sharpe, III, Graniteville, SC. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home with Rev. Steven L. Hendricks officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1003 Hammond Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
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.
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
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
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
Clentell Remley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Clentell Hazel Remley, beloved wife of the late Novey Chester Remley Sr. entered into rest, Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Jefferson County Hospital, Louisville, Ga. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Remley retired from civil service working at the VA Hospital. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of North Augusta, S.C. Survivors include her son, Gregory DeWayne Remley, Augusta; daughters, Karen Hite, North Augusta, SC, Patricia D. Rogers, Augusta and Janice L. Byrd, Augusta; stepchildren, John Remley, Hawaii, Novey Remley Jr., Oregon and Sally Ann Remley, Hawaii; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carrie Henderson, Savannah, Ga., Jewel D. Houghston, Alexander City, Alabama and Jeanelle Gargus, Talladega, Alabama. Mrs. Remley was preceded in death by her father Francis Hazel and mother Ella Inez Lacey (Big Mama). The family will receive friends Fridayevening at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Glasglow Griffin (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Mr. Glasglow S. Griffin, Sr., 68, of Hart Street entered into rest May 11, 2006 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mr. Griffin, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Johnston. He was the owner and operator of Griffin's Main Street Automotive. Survivors include his wife, Alma Gordon Griffin; four daughters, May (Carter) Williams, District Heights, Md., Jacqueline Griffin, Columbia, Kathy (Terry) Dinkins, Brandwine, Md. and Tawana (Leonard) Frye, Jacksonville, Fla.; three sons, Glasglow (Tracy) Griffin, Jr., Tacoma, Wash., Eric (Norma) Griffin, Edgefield and Rev. Leonard (Wandalyn) Griffin, Charleston; four sisters, Helen Anderson, Los Angeles, Calif., Mary Dickerson, Serra Vista, Ariz., Annie Wilson, Aiken and Ida Griffin, Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers, William (Mattie) Griffin, Temple Hill, Md. and Elbert (Mildred) Griffin, Burlington, N.C.; 16 grandchildren,three great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral Street, Edgefield, S.C.
Rufus Daughtry (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Mr. Rufus Daughtry, age 81, of Sylvania, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Burial will be held in the Friendship Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, May 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. Craig R. Tremble & Sons Funeral Home, Sylvania.
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 today at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Baptist Church, with Dr. Eddie West officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eddie Buttle (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mr. Eddie Buttle, 52, entered into rest Friday, May 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2006 at the New Hope Powelton Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Warren Brothers Mortuary 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.
Hannah Simmons (QUEENS, N.Y.)
QUEENS, N.Y. - Ms. Hannah (Lena) Simmons, 66, of Queens, died Sunday, May 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from the Mt. Hill Fellowship Community Baptist Church, Aiken, S.C. Friends may call at the residence of the adopted sister, Mae Andrews, 141 Marion Street, NE, Aiken, S.C. or at the church on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Aiken, S.C.
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.
Kenneth Roberts (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Kenneth Herschell Roberts, 68, husband of Mrs. Sarah Agnes Whisnant Roberts of Bath-Patterson Rd., entered into rest Wednesday, May 11, 2006. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, this Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. with the Reverend Roland Smith and Reverend Stephen Black officiating. Pallbearers will be Eddie Taylor, Jimmy Goldman, George Goodman, Bart English, Gerald Wuchte, J.I. English, Willie Hedge and Larry Stephens. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Marion Roberts. Survivors in addition to his wife include his sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth N. and Barbara Roberts, Daniel C. and Melissa Roberts, all of Hephzibah, and Tony and Rosie Roberts of North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon D. and Carl Eubanks of Hephzibah; brothers, Billy Roberts and Wayne Roberts both of Atlanta, GA, Richard Roberts and Gerald Roberts both of Augusta; sisters, Joann Dowds of Augusta, Carolyn Mason of Hephzibah and Brenda Frommer of Aiken, SC; grandchildren, Sarah R. Hoffman, Jessica M. Roberts, Tyson M. Eubanks, K. Wesley Roberts, Austin C. Eubanks and Aaron D. Roberts; three great grandchildren, Abbigale Dixon, Haleigh Yount and Natalie Yount. Mr. Roberts, a native of Langley, SC, was the son of the late Herschell Frederick and Veona Smoak Roberts. He had retired as an electrician with International Paper Company and had worked at Owens Corning Fiberglass. Mr. Roberts had served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Solomon's Porch. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1725, and Augusta, GA 30903 or to the Uptown V.A., One Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, GA 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Jay Wallace (LAS VEGAS, NV.)
LAS VEGAS, NV. - MSgt. Edward Jay (Bird) Wallace, 43, of Las Vegas and formerly of Augusta, died Saturday, May 6 in Bakersfield, CA. Born September 29, 1962 he was a graduate of Aquinas High School class of 1980. He began a career in the US Air Force in 1981; during which time he received numerous awards and was recognized by his superiors as an outstanding airman. After retiring from the Air Force he was employed with Northrop Grumman. Surviving are his wife, Denise; children: Robbin, Jayson, Dilon and Michaela all of Las Vegas; mother, Faye Dozier and brother, Jody Wallace both of Appling. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Wallace. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11 AM at Palm West Mortuary, Las Vegas. Messages of condolence may be made by visiting www.sullivanking.com . Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 Hwy 81 N, Anderson, SC, 29621 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
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
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.
Bert Aycock (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mr. Bert Aycock, beloved husband of Virginia Saggus Aycock of Double Branches Rd. died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Lake Crossing Health Care, near Appling. He was 87. A memorial service will be held Sat., May 13 at 4 p.m. at Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Jayne Moss, 2970 Maxim Rd., Lincolnton, Ga 30817 Friends may call at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Aycock, 3152 Augusta Hwy, Lincolnton or from 7pm-9pm Friday at Beggs Funeral Home, May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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.
Pete J. Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Pete J. Sherlock, 55, entered into rest Monday, May 8, 2006. The Funeral Mass and Prayer Vigil will be celebrated this evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cherian Thalakulam celebrant. Final Blessings will be said at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 at the church with interment to follow in Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Paulette McGowan (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Paulette King McGowan, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at her residence. A memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at Platt's Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Dr. Don Manning officiating. Mrs. McGowan was a member of First Christian Church and the World Wildlife Association. Survivors include two daughters, Kell Zukerman and husband, Adam of Atlanta, GA. and Tara Colclough and husband, Matt of Columbia, SC; her mother, Annette Kell King of Augusta, GA; former husband Carl McGowan of Evans, GA; her sister Judith Churchill and husband Phil of Austin, TX; and a grandson, Holden Colclough If so desired, memorials may be made to Carolina Wildlife Care, 5551 Old Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29212 or Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30318. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 13, 2006 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Platt's Funeral Home 721 Crawford Avenue Augusta, Georgia 30904 (706)-733-3636
Eloise Stewart (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Eloise Burton Stewart entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Stewart leaves cherished memories to her family; husband, Jeff Stewart, Jr. ; daughter, Sallie Burton Hilliard; granddaughters, Rochelle L. (Daniel) Cruz, Rita Hilliard Jones; sister, Lula P. Beard, Brooklyn, N.Y.; brothers, George (Marie) Lewis, Joe (Nora) Lewis and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858
Mary Louise Parker (GIBSON, Ga.)
GIBSON, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Louise Burnett Parker of Gibson, Ga. will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. at the Jones Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Mixon, Pastor, officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are three sons, Jerry (Paulette) Parker of Gibson, Billy Joe Wilson of Warrenton, Ga., Randy (Rachel) Parker of Avera, Ga.; two daughters, Shirley (Melvin) Parker of Gibson and Marsha Parker of Gibson; mother, Mrs. Jessie Mae Burnett of Thomson, Ga.; three sisters, Mary Sims, Annie Brown and Rose White all of Thomson; three brothers, Horace Burnett of Mitchell, Ga., Jasper Burnett and James Roy Burnett of Thomson; 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson, Ga., in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - 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. 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.
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.
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.
Ray Kent (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Ray Kent, 54, of Millen, died at his residence from heart failure. He was born in Jenkins County, a U. S. Army veteran of Viet Nam, an electrical engineer, a member of the C.V. Dwelle VFW Post 2776, the F. C. C. Emergency Management Division, American Radio Relay League, and the Elam Baptist Church. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Elam Baptist Church with Rev. Maurice Crowder officiating. Survivors include his three daughters, Jennifer Kent Oglesby, Angie Kent Lane and Vanessa Kent Becton all of Millen; a son, Philip Aaron Kent of Statesboro; his mother, Tommie Lee Kent; two sisters, Patricia Ann Smith of Haddock and Veronica Cowart of Millen, and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Fred Chappell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Apostle Fred Chappell, Sr. of Wrightsboro Road entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 12 noon at the United House of Prayer for All People with Apostle C.M. Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. He was a native of Hancock County; employed by International Mineral Chemical for over 25 years. He was the former Pastor of the House of Prayer in Macon and East-Boundary Augusta and a member of the United House of Prayer where he worked on the Senior Elder Board and the Senior's Club. Survivors are his wife, Katherine Chappell, Augusta; three sons, Fred (Jacqueline) Chappell, Jr., Charles (Barbara) Chappell and Marcus Chappell; two daughters, Sheryal Chappell, Francine Chappell; four sisters, Eufaula Andrews, Mary Fluellen, Vera Chappell Dorothy Harris, all of Sparta, Ga.; one brother, Johnny(Catherine) Chappell, Cincinatti, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, uncles, aunts brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dorothy Cavan (THOMASTON, Ga.)
THOMASTON, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Hains 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 Hains. 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.
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. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
Janice Limerick (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Janice Forehand Limerick, age 89, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Syl-View Health Care in Sylvania. Visitation: Friday, May 12, 2006, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home Chapel Interment held at Bascom Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Clentell Remley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Clentell Hazel Remley, beloved wife of the late Novey Chester Remley Sr. entered into rest, Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Jefferson County Hospital, Louisville, Ga. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Remley retired from civil service working at the VA Hospital. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of North Augusta, S.C. Survivors include her son, Gregory DeWayne Remley, Augusta; daughters, Karen Hite, North Augusta, SC, Patricia D. Rogers, Augusta and Janice L. Byrd, Augusta; stepchildren, John Remley, Hawaii, Novey Remley Jr., Oregon and Sally Ann Remley, Hawaii; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carrie Henderson, Savannah, Ga., Jewel D. Houghston, Alexander City, Alabama and Jeanelle Gargus, Talladega, Alabama. Mrs. Remley was preceded in death by her father Francis Hazel and mother Ella Inez Lacey (Big Mama). The family will receive friends Fridayevening at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
E. Rogers Lowe (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral Arrangements for Mr. E. Rogers Lowe, 92, of Country Club Hills Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died May 11, 2006, will be announced. Mr. Lowe was the husband of Mrs. Charlotte P. Lowe. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Rufus Daughtry (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Mr. Rufus Daughtry, age 81, of Sylvania, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Burial will be held in the Friendship Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, May 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. Craig R. Tremble & Sons Funeral Home, Sylvania.
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. MacAuthur Ellison of First Street entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2 p.m. at McKinnie Branch Baptist Church, Burke County. He was a native of Burke County, Georgia; employed at the President Bakery Co. and a member of McKinnie Branch Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Arnita Ellison, Augusta; one daughter, Sally (Nathaniel) Benston, Buffalo, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Jennie (Paul) Wilson, North Augusta, Tabatha Rogers, Augusta; step-sons, Throne Rogers, Jerome Rogers, Augusta; four brothers, Willis (Naomi) Ellison, Berlin, Md., Ernest (Patricia) Ellison, Cleveland, Ohio, Robert (Paulette) Ellison, Charles (Virginia) Ellison, Spring Valley, N.Y.; three sisters, Dorothy (Thomas) Stanley, Deloris (Franklin) Brown, Spring Valey, N.Y. and Angeline Hairston, Gaithersburg, Md.; mother-in-law, Fannie Howard, Augusta; six grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, four sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law and friends. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 8 p.m. 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. 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.
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, Mary E. Smith; one aunt, Ida Mae Hunter; one uncle, Frank Stiles and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call the residence at (706) 793-9669. Peoples Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Hannah Simmons (QUEENS, N.Y.)
QUEENS, N.Y. - Ms. Hannah (Lena) Simmons, 66, of Queens, died Sunday, May 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from the Mt. Hill Fellowship Community Baptist Church, Aiken, S.C. Friends may call at the residence of the adopted sister, Mae Andrews, 141 Marion Street, NE, Aiken, S.C. or at the church on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Aiken, S.C.
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 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 this evening 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., May 12, 2006 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Kenneth Roberts (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Kenneth Herschell Roberts, 68, husband of Mrs. Sarah Agnes Whisnant Roberts of Bath-Patterson Rd., entered into rest Wednesday, May 11, 2006. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, this Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. with the Reverend Roland Smith and Reverend Stephen Black officiating. Pallbearers will be Eddie Taylor, Jimmy Goldman, George Goodman, Bart English, Gerald Wuchte, J.I. English, Willie Hedge and Larry Stephens. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Marion Roberts. Survivors in addition to his wife include his sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth N. and Barbara Roberts, Daniel C. and Melissa Roberts, all of Hephzibah, and Tony and Rosie Roberts of North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon D. and Carl Eubanks of Hephzibah; brothers, Billy Roberts and Wayne Roberts both of Atlanta, GA, Richard Roberts and Gerald Roberts both of Augusta; sisters, Joann Dowds of Augusta, Carolyn Mason of Hephzibah and Brenda Frommer of Aiken, SC; grandchildren, Sarah R. Hoffman, Jessica M. Roberts, Tyson M. Eubanks, K. Wesley Roberts, Austin C. Eubanks and Aaron D. Roberts; three great grandchildren, Abbigale Dixon, Haleigh Yount and Natalie Yount. Mr. Roberts, a native of Langley, SC, was the son of the late Herschell Frederick and Veona Smoak Roberts. He had retired as an electrician with International Paper Company and had worked at Owens Corning Fiberglass. Mr. Roberts had served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Solomon's Porch. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1725, and Augusta, GA 30903 or to the Uptown V.A., One Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, GA 30906. 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 this Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Batesburg Cemetery, Batesburg, SC. Dr. James C. Adams and Rev. Jeff Kersey officiating. Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund, 639 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC, 29841. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Jay Wallace (LAS VEGAS, NV.)
LAS VEGAS, NV. - MSgt. Edward Jay (Bird) Wallace, 43, of Las Vegas and formerly of Augusta, died Saturday, May 6 in Bakersfield, CA. Born September 29, 1962 he was a graduate of Aquinas High School class of 1980. He began a career in the US Air Force in 1981; during which time he received numerous awards and was recognized by his superiors as an outstanding airman. After retiring from the Air Force he was employed with Northrop Grumman. Surviving are his wife, Denise; children: Robbin, Jayson, Dilon and Michaela all of Las Vegas; mother, Faye Dozier and brother, Jody Wallace both of Appling. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Wallace. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11 AM at Palm West Mortuary, Las Vegas. Messages of condolence may be made by visiting www.sullivanking.com . Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 Hwy 81 N, Anderson, SC, 29621 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Soloman Hill (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Soloman Hill of Thomson, will be held 12 noon, Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Mt. Aldred C.M.E. Church with Rev. George Glenn officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are a host of loving family and friends. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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.
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.
William J. Lockhart (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Funeral services for Rev. William J. Lockhart will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Eden Baptist Church in Louisville, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Dessie Lockhart of Wadley; siblings, Eunice Lockhart, James A. Lockhart and Edgar Lockhart of Louisville and Johnny Lockhart of Augusta. Garrer Funeral Home is in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
E. 'Bodie' Adams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at his residence on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Raymond E. "Bodie" Adams. Mr. Adams was born in Owings Mill, MD. He served his country for 34 years in the U.S. Army. During his Army career he served in WWII in the Pacific Theatre, Korea, Dominican Republic and Vietnam where he received many Military Decorations. He retired at the rank of Col. in the U.S. Army. He then served 18 years as the Manager of the East Central Health District for the Georgia Dept. of Human Resources. Mr. Adams was a member of St. Augustine Episcopal Church and West Lake Country Club. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Fran Adams; his parents, I. Frank Adams and Nettie Lanham Adams; his brothers, Frank Adams, Ralph Adams and Mose Adams, and his sister, Hilda Collins. Mr. Adams is survived by his niece, Carole Hart and her husband, Terry; nephew, Tom Collins and his wife, Angel; great niece, Amanda Collins; great nephews, Brian Hart and Todd Collins and his sisters-in-law, Kathy Adams and June Adams. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, 12:00 noon, at St. Augustine Episcopal Church with Rev. Neil Phelps officiating. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd. Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 Guffey, Brian McKinstry and Tony Boyd.
E. Rogers Lowe (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral Arrangements for Mr. E. Rogers Lowe, 92, of Country Club Hills Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died May 11, 2006, will be announced. Mr. Lowe was the husband of Mrs. Charlotte P. Lowe. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Martina Allen Clark (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Martina Allen Clark, age 78, wife of the late John Gordon Clark, Jr., entered into rest at her residence on Thursday, May 11, 2006. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA. 30809, 706-860-6166.
Bert Aycock (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mr. Bert Aycock, beloved husband of Virginia Saggus Aycock of Double Branches Rd. died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Lake Crossing Health Care, near Appling. He was 87. A memorial service will be held Sat., May 13 at 4 p.m. at Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Jayne Moss, 2970 Maxim Rd., Lincolnton, Ga 30817 Friends may call at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Aycock, 3152 Augusta Hwy, Lincolnton or from 7pm-9pm Friday at Beggs Funeral Home, May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Stephen H. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Stephen Hanford Johnson passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Select Specialty Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Christ Episcopal Church with the Reverend Theodore O. Atwood, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. Mr. Johnson, an Augusta native, was the son of the late Eli W. Johnson and the late Lillian Gore Johnson. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, where he served in the Pacific Theater. He was employed by Daniels Lincoln Mercury as a parts manager, and was a Mason, and a member of the John S. Davidson Lodge # 677. He was a very active member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he served as an usher, and a volunteer in the soup kitchen ministry, and had previously served on the Vestry. He was also a member of the Brothers of St. Andrew. Survivors include his wife, Doris Lever Johnson; his son, Stephen H. Johnson, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; two daughters, Jan Johnson Swearingen of Augusta, Georgia and Debra Johnson Grimsley of Atlanta, Georgia; one brother, Irwin Carl Johnson of Portsmouth, Virginia; two sisters, Juanita Clark of Atlanta, Georgia and Evelyn Sellers of Jacksonville, Florida and five grandchildren, Amie Swearingen, Julie Swearingen, David N. Grimsley, Jr. Scott W. Grimsley, and Katherine D. Grimsley. Pallbearers will be William G. Harris, Jr., Ronald Easler, Calvin Mears, Michael Johnson, Carl Johnson, Jr., and Bubba Johnson. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 12, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Platt's Funeral Home on Crawford Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church General Fund, P.O. Box 2965 Augusta, Georgia 30914 Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904, 706-733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. MacAuthur Ellison of First Street entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2 p.m. at McKinnie Branch Baptist Church, Burke County. He was a native of Burke County, Georgia; employed at the President Bakery Co. and a member of McKinnie Branch Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Arnita Ellison, Augusta; one daughter, Sally (Nathaniel) Benston, Buffalo, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Jennie (Paul) Wilson, North Augusta, Tabatha Rogers, Augusta; step-sons, Throne Rogers, Jerome Rogers, Augusta; four brothers, Willis (Naomi) Ellison, Berlin, Md., Ernest (Patricia) Ellison, Cleveland, Ohio, Robert (Paulette) Ellison, Charles (Virginia) Ellison, Spring Valley, N.Y.; three sisters, Dorothy (Thomas) Stanley, Deloris (Franklin) Brown, Spring Valey, N.Y. and Angeline Hairston, Gaithersburg, Md.; mother-in-law, Fannie Howard, Augusta; six grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, four sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law and friends. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 8 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
James D. Hensley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Retired Army Sergeant and a proud member of "The Greatest Generation", James (Jim) D. Hensley, entered into rest on May 11, 2006, at Portsbridge Hospice Center, Augusta. He leaves cherished memories with his wife of almost 60 years, Sigrid Hensley; son and daughter-in-law, Walt and Carol Hensley of Roswell, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Clark Yarbrough of Carlisle, PA; grandson, Trent Hensley of Atlanta, GA; and granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Nicole and Adam Goerge of Charlottesville, VA Jim was a native of Murphy, NC. As a career military soldier and Ranger, he was a veteran of WWII. He served in the 100th Division, 398th Infantry Regiment, Anti Tank Company, entering the European Theater in France where he was awarded the Bronze Star. During the Korean Conflict, he was attached to the 3rd Infantry Division, 39th Field Artillery. Following retirement from the military in 1965, he worked for the postal service for 18 years. Jim was a long-time member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection where he regularly assisted in the soup kitchen; actively participated in the Older Adults Program and the Pacesetters Sunday School Class, as well as other charitable organizations. Jim belonged to the American Legion - Jack. C. Fortune Post 205, where he was Past Commander. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Richmond Lodge #412 F&AM, and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of the Clarence Cohen Chapter No. 162 of National Sojourners, Inc., VFW Post 649, North Augusta Country Club, the Audubon Society and was a Master Gardner. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 825 Greene St., Augusta, with Pastor David Hunter officiating. Pallbearers will be active duty members of the U.S.Army Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Pacesetters Sunday School Class and American Legion Post 205. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 825 Greene St. Augusta, GA 30901 or to Portsbridge Hospice Center, 1365 Interstate Pkwy. Augusta, GA 30909. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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, Mary E. Smith; one aunt, Ida Mae Hunter; one uncle, Frank Stiles and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call the residence at (706) 793-9669. Peoples Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paulette McGowan (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Paulette King McGowan, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at her residence. A memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at Platt's Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Dr. Don Manning officiating. Mrs. McGowan was a member of First Christian Church and the World Wildlife Association. Survivors include two daughters, Kell Zukerman and husband, Adam of Atlanta, GA. and Tara Colclough and husband, Matt of Columbia, SC; her mother, Annette Kell King of Augusta, GA; former husband Carl McGowan of Evans, GA; her sister Judith Churchill and husband Phil of Austin, TX; and a grandson, Holden Colclough If so desired, memorials may be made to Carolina Wildlife Care, 5551 Old Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29212 or Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30318. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, May 13, 2006 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Platt's Funeral Home 721 Crawford Avenue Augusta, Georgia 30904 (706)-733-3636
Glasglow Griffin (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Mr. Glasglow S. Griffin, Sr., 68, of Hart Street entered into rest May 11, 2006 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mr. Griffin, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Johnston. He was the owner and operator of Griffin's Main Street Automotive. Survivors include his wife, Alma Gordon Griffin; four daughters, May (Carter) Williams, District Heights, Md., Jacqueline Griffin, Columbia, Kathy (Terry) Dinkins, Brandwine, Md. and Tawana (Leonard) Frye, Jacksonville, Fla.; three sons, Glasglow (Tracy) Griffin, Jr., Tacoma, Wash., Eric (Norma) Griffin, Edgefield and Rev. Leonard (Wandalyn) Griffin, Charleston; four sisters, Helen Anderson, Los Angeles, Calif., Mary Dickerson, Serra Vista, Ariz., Annie Wilson, Aiken and Ida Griffin, Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers, William (Mattie) Griffin, Temple Hill, Md. and Elbert (Mildred) Griffin, Burlington, N.C.; 16 grandchildren,three great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral Street, Edgefield, S.C.
Mary Louise Parker (GIBSON, Ga.)
GIBSON, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Louise Burnett Parker of Gibson, Ga. will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. at the Jones Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Mixon, Pastor, officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are three sons, Jerry (Paulette) Parker of Gibson, Billy Joe Wilson of Warrenton, Ga., Randy (Rachel) Parker of Avera, Ga.; two daughters, Shirley (Melvin) Parker of Gibson and Marsha Parker of Gibson; mother, Mrs. Jessie Mae Burnett of Thomson, Ga.; three sisters, Mary Sims, Annie Brown and Rose White all of Thomson; three brothers, Horace Burnett of Mitchell, Ga., Jasper Burnett and James Roy Burnett of Thomson; 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson, Ga., in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jack Spearman (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Entered into rest Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Mr. Jack Hinton Spearman. Born in Augusta, GA, Jack was a lifelong resident of Bath. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post # 153. He retired from Georgia Pacific. He is survived by a aunt, Mary Etta Walker, Germantown, TN; cousin, Brenda Cannon, Germantown, TN; nephew, Bryan (Cheryl) Satcher, Graniteville, SC; great-nieces, Paige Satcher and Kasey Satcher, both of Statesboro, GA, and Corey Satcher, Langley, SC; great-nephews, Justin Satcher, Graniteville, SC, Chesley (Paige) Satcher, Savannah, GA, and Henry W. "Treye" Sharpe, III, Graniteville, SC. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home with Rev. Steven L. Hendricks officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1003 Hammond Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
Eddie Buttle (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mr. Eddie Buttle, 52, entered into rest Friday, May 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2006 at the New Hope Powelton Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Warren Brothers Mortuary in charge of Arrangements.
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 today at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Baptist Church, with Dr. Eddie West officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ray Kent (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Ray Kent, 54, of Millen, died at his residence from heart failure. He was born in Jenkins County, a U. S. Army veteran of Viet Nam, an electrical engineer, a member of the C.V. Dwelle VFW Post 2776, the F. C. C. Emergency Management Division, American Radio Relay League, and the Elam Baptist Church. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Elam Baptist Church with Rev. Maurice Crowder officiating. Survivors include his three daughters, Jennifer Kent Oglesby, Angie Kent Lane and Vanessa Kent Becton all of Millen; a son, Philip Aaron Kent of Statesboro; his mother, Tommie Lee Kent; two sisters, Patricia Ann Smith of Haddock and Veronica Cowart of Millen, and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006 at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home. 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 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 this evening 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., May 12, 2006 at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Dorothy Cavan (THOMASTON, Ga.)
THOMASTON, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Hains 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 Hains. 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.
Thelma Ivey Brown (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Funeral service for Mrs. Thelma Ivey Brown of Thomson will be on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stoney Grove C.M.E. Church with the Rev. Cecil Gresham officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors are six sons and two daughters, Bobby Ivey, Garvin Brown, James Brown, Larry Brown, William Brown, David A. Brown, Edith Ivey and Thelma Diane Harris, all of Thomson; seven sisters and three brothers, Mary Francis Taylor of Harlem, Betsy McGahee, Cleo Feltz, Betty Jackson, Lena Ivey, Lula Bell Hobbs, Bobbie Ivey, Henry Junior Ivey, Herbert Ivey, all of Thomson, Tolby Ivey of Atlanta and Annie Pearl Ivey of Augusta; 21 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Thomson Funeral System of Thomson in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Janice Limerick (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Janice Forehand Limerick, age 89, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Syl-View Health Care in Sylvania. Visitation: Friday, May 12, 2006, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home Chapel Interment held at Bascom Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
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 this Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Batesburg Cemetery, Batesburg, SC. Dr. James C. Adams and Rev. Jeff Kersey officiating. Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund, 639 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC, 29841. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
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.
Soloman Hill (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Soloman Hill of Thomson, will be held 12 noon, Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Mt. Aldred C.M.E. Church with Rev. George Glenn officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are a host of loving family and friends. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson in charge. 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.
Eloise Stewart (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Eloise Burton Stewart entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Stewart leaves cherished memories to her family; husband, Jeff Stewart, Jr. ; daughter, Sallie Burton Hilliard; granddaughters, Rochelle L. (Daniel) Cruz, Rita Hilliard Jones; sister, Lula P. Beard, Brooklyn, N.Y.; brothers, George (Marie) Lewis, Joe (Nora) Lewis and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858
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
Pete J. Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Pete J. Sherlock, 55, entered into rest Monday, May 8, 2006. The Funeral Mass and Prayer Vigil will be celebrated this evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cherian Thalakulam celebrant. Final Blessings will be said at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 at the church with interment to follow in Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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.
William J. Lockhart (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Funeral services for Rev. William J. Lockhart will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Eden Baptist Church in Louisville, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Dessie Lockhart of Wadley; siblings, Eunice Lockhart, James A. Lockhart and Edgar Lockhart of Louisville and Johnny Lockhart of Augusta. Garrer Funeral Home is in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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. - 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. 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.
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 Guffey, Brian McKinstry and Tony Boyd.
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.
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.
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.
Martina Allen Clark (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Martina Allen Clark, age 78, wife of the late John Gordon Clark, Jr., entered into rest at her residence on Thursday, May 11, 2006. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA. 30809, 706-860-6166.
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 .
Fred Chappell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Apostle Fred Chappell, Sr. of Wrightsboro Road entered into rest Saturday, May 6, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 12 noon at the United House of Prayer for All People with Apostle C.M. Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. He was a native of Hancock County; employed by International Mineral Chemical for over 25 years. He was the former Pastor of the House of Prayer in Macon and East-Boundary Augusta and a member of the United House of Prayer where he worked on the Senior Elder Board and the Senior's Club. Survivors are his wife, Katherine Chappell, Augusta; three sons, Fred (Jacqueline) Chappell, Jr., Charles (Barbara) Chappell and Marcus Chappell; two daughters, Sheryal Chappell, Francine Chappell; four sisters, Eufaula Andrews, Mary Fluellen, Vera Chappell Dorothy Harris, all of Sparta, Ga.; one brother, Johnny(Catherine) Chappell, Cincinatti, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, uncles, aunts brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, 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.
Stephen H. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Stephen Hanford Johnson passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Select Specialty Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Christ Episcopal Church with the Reverend Theodore O. Atwood, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. Mr. Johnson, an Augusta native, was the son of the late Eli W. Johnson and the late Lillian Gore Johnson. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, where he served in the Pacific Theater. He was employed by Daniels Lincoln Mercury as a parts manager, and was a Mason, and a member of the John S. Davidson Lodge # 677. He was a very active member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he served as an usher, and a volunteer in the soup kitchen ministry, and had previously served on the Vestry. He was also a member of the Brothers of St. Andrew. Survivors include his wife, Doris Lever Johnson; his son, Stephen H. Johnson, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; two daughters, Jan Johnson Swearingen of Augusta, Georgia and Debra Johnson Grimsley of Atlanta, Georgia; one brother, Irwin Carl Johnson of Portsmouth, Virginia; two sisters, Juanita Clark of Atlanta, Georgia and Evelyn Sellers of Jacksonville, Florida and five grandchildren, Amie Swearingen, Julie Swearingen, David N. Grimsley, Jr. Scott W. Grimsley, and Katherine D. Grimsley. Pallbearers will be William G. Harris, Jr., Ronald Easler, Calvin Mears, Michael Johnson, Carl Johnson, Jr., and Bubba Johnson. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 12, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Platt's Funeral Home on Crawford Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church General Fund, P.O. Box 2965 Augusta, Georgia 30914 Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904, 706-733-3636. 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 .
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. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
James D. Hensley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Retired Army Sergeant and a proud member of "The Greatest Generation", James (Jim) D. Hensley, entered into rest on May 11, 2006, at Portsbridge Hospice Center, Augusta. He leaves cherished memories with his wife of almost 60 years, Sigrid Hensley; son and daughter-in-law, Walt and Carol Hensley of Roswell, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Clark Yarbrough of Carlisle, PA; grandson, Trent Hensley of Atlanta, GA; and granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Nicole and Adam Goerge of Charlottesville, VA Jim was a native of Murphy, NC. As a career military soldier and Ranger, he was a veteran of WWII. He served in the 100th Division, 398th Infantry Regiment, Anti Tank Company, entering the European Theater in France where he was awarded the Bronze Star. During the Korean Conflict, he was attached to the 3rd Infantry Division, 39th Field Artillery. Following retirement from the military in 1965, he worked for the postal service for 18 years. Jim was a long-time member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection where he regularly assisted in the soup kitchen; actively participated in the Older Adults Program and the Pacesetters Sunday School Class, as well as other charitable organizations. Jim belonged to the American Legion - Jack. C. Fortune Post 205, where he was Past Commander. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Richmond Lodge #412 F&AM, and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of the Clarence Cohen Chapter No. 162 of National Sojourners, Inc., VFW Post 649, North Augusta Country Club, the Audubon Society and was a Master Gardner. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 825 Greene St., Augusta, with Pastor David Hunter officiating. Pallbearers will be active duty members of the U.S.Army Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Pacesetters Sunday School Class and American Legion Post 205. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 825 Greene St. Augusta, GA 30901 or to Portsbridge Hospice Center, 1365 Interstate Pkwy. Augusta, GA 30909. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
E. 'Bodie' Adams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at his residence on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Raymond E. "Bodie" Adams. Mr. Adams was born in Owings Mill, MD. He served his country for 34 years in the U.S. Army. During his Army career he served in WWII in the Pacific Theatre, Korea, Dominican Republic and Vietnam where he received many Military Decorations. He retired at the rank of Col. in the U.S. Army. He then served 18 years as the Manager of the East Central Health District for the Georgia Dept. of Human Resources. Mr. Adams was a member of St. Augustine Episcopal Church and West Lake Country Club. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Fran Adams; his parents, I. Frank Adams and Nettie Lanham Adams; his brothers, Frank Adams, Ralph Adams and Mose Adams, and his sister, Hilda Collins. Mr. Adams is survived by his niece, Carole Hart and her husband, Terry; nephew, Tom Collins and his wife, Angel; great niece, Amanda Collins; great nephews, Brian Hart and Todd Collins and his sisters-in-law, Kathy Adams and June Adams. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, 12:00 noon, at St. Augustine Episcopal Church with Rev. Neil Phelps officiating. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd. Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Claudia H. Bailey (AIKEN, S.C.)
Dorothy Thompson (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
James Frank Wilson (AIKEN, S.C.)
Gladys A. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Joanne Walker (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mary Ann Stewart (HILLSIDE, N.J.)
Otis Foster (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Dorothy Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rufus Bell (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Rebecca Whitaker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Elizabeth Pfeiffer (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Jo Marion Williams (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Jeff Lee Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Llewellyn Yancey (THOMSON, Ga.)
Ethel M. Bush (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
William J. Bass (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Beatrice Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
John Harnesberger (APPLING, Ga.)
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Carolyn A. Parler (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Boxing champ Floyd Patterson dead at 71
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.
Overtime
The Atlanta Falcons re-signed wide receiver and return specialist Jerome Pathon on Wednesday.
Federer, Nalbandian, Roddick reach Rome quarterfinals
ROME - Top-ranked Roger Federer, No. 3 David Nalbandian and No. 5 Andy Roddick advanced to the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters on Thursday.
Boxing champ Floyd Patterson dead at 71
Floyd Patterson was small for a heavyweight, but that never stopped him from taking on the giants of his time. Good enough to become the first two-time heavyweight champion of the world, he wasn't big enough to avoid taking beatings from Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston.
Overtime
In Browns Summit, N.C., Augusta State is off to a slow start in its first appearance in the NCAA Division I East Regional.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles, marriage licenses and divorces.
'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.
Plant sales-and-swap events benefit park
Art Factory's fundraiser will put area artists on display
Reading Buddies program benefits first-, fifth-graders
McBean pupils collect top dollars
'Twinderella' works for children's cast
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
We'll soon know if Guns has any firepower
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.
Chris Daughtry gets boot in 'Idol' shocker
NEW YORK - Shock. Total shock.
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.
ABC opens ratings sweeps in fourth-place
Regis back to prime time on NBC
NEW YORK - Former "Millionaire"-man Regis Philbin is headed back to prime-time TV as host of a new NBC summertime talent competition.
States take steps to address fears from bird flu movie
'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.
'Will & Grace' ends landmark run
Regis back to prime time on NBC
NBC cancels retrospective on 'The West Wing'
NEW YORK - For the cast of NBC's exiting drama "The West Wing," nostalgia came at a price the network was unwilling to pay.
Chris Daughtry gets boot in 'Idol' shocker
NBC cancels retrospective on 'The West Wing'
DJ fired over on-air remarks about rival, child
Chappelle's wife cross over $50M
Club where rapper was killed ordered shut
Georgia tops Georgia Tech in 11 innings
ATLANTA - Georgia's Bobby Felmy did it to Georgia Tech again.
Georgia tops Georgia Tech in 11 innings
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.
We'll soon know if Guns has any firepower
Has there ever been a soap opera as enticing, as rife with expectations, as the tale of Oddball Axl and his Guns N' Roses?
Fredrick to play for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Former South Carolina basketball star Zam Fredrick finally got his wish - to have his son, Buck, join his college team.
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