Fighting Irish stumble in first round sweep
Fighting Irish stumble in first round sweep
Heading into Friday's opening round of the state playoffs, Aquinas had finally gotten over the hump, winning the region championship that had eluded them for so long.
Barry Bonds still one away
SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds has displayed impeccable timing at the plate throughout his decorated career.
Rucker fires blanks in opening tourney win
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.
Westside counts on Hardy
The phrase "stepped up" gets abused by the sporting world more than any other.
Greenbrier takes two
Heading into the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament Friday night, Greenbrier sophomore Nolan Belcher already held more than enough accomplishments.
Bonds' race lacks Aaron's appeal
Atlanta Braves batter Florida Marlins
Smoltz throws complete game
ATLANTA - John Smoltz wasn't in danger Friday of leaving another win up to the Atlanta Braves' bullpen.
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.
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.
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.
Ex-Braves president visits with new team
ATLANTA - Stan Kasten picked an appropriate place for his return to baseball.
Ex-Braves president visits with new team
Authority member presses for financial information
Downtown Development Authority board member Brad Owens wants a stack of the organization's financial transactions.
Group testing a new concept in video on demand
PHILADELPHIA - Comcast Corp., CBS Corp. and General Motors Corp. are testing a new concept in video on demand: Primetime TV shows free for digital cable subscribers.
Daughter is at home with mother's hand-me-downs
Natalie Smock immersed herself in the bed and breakfast business this spring, in hopes of carrying on her mother's dream. It hasn't been easy.
Stock market expert predicts growth
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.
Daughter is at home with mother's hand-me-downs
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.
Group testing a new concept in video on demand
GM plans to end production of H1 Hummer this year
DETROIT - The 2006 model year will be the last for the Hummer H1, the hulking, gas-guzzling status symbol that has attracted celebrities and off-road enthusiasts but has drawn the ire of environmentalists.
Authority member presses for financial information
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.
Officials tout MCG's role in regional economy
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.
GM plans to end production of H1 Hummer this year
Fed raises interest rates to 5-year high
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is no longer on autopilot when it comes to boosting interest rates.
Fed raises interest rates to 5-year high
Internet agency rejects xxx domain name
Biz bits
Dollar Tree Stores Inc.will open its newest Augusta location today in the Washington Square shopping center at 2834 Washington Road.
Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Saturday, May 13, 2006.
Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Friday, May 12, 2006.
Wanted: more black educators
Aiken County schools are among South Carolina's best - their SAT scores have been going up every year; dropout rates are down to only 3.4 percent; none of its 40 public schools are on the federal government's "needs improvement" list; and the school system is awash in awards and citations.
Not worth getting fired up about
Borderline treason?
Can a government commit treason against itself?
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.
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.
Get it done, senators
If true, it's a beautiful irony: After several weeks of outrageous go-easy-on-illegals marches across the United States, the U.S. Senate may actually be more inclined than before to secure America's border with Mexico.
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.
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.
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.
O.J. Simpson pulls prank in pay-per-view show
LOS ANGELES - In a scene from his new candid-camera program "Juiced," O.J. Simpson pulls a prank involving the infamous white Bronco, drawing criticism from the family of a man he was accused of killing.
People in the News
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider and some of his biker buddies are planning a ride to raise money for premature babies.
Paris Hilton causes commotion at game expo
LOS ANGELES - Paris Hilton unveiled her new video game on Thursday, but inexplicably called it by the wrong name as she greeted throngs of fans and photographers.
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.
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.
Schooling fish stay on holiday
Fishing tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
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.
Needle cast has caused pine trees to turn brown
Amaranth is tasty -- and pretty
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.
Shaver stellar in win
A full moon will rise tonight over Lake Olmstead Stadium. Also on the rise, it seems, is the star of pitcher Ryan Shaver.
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 roundup
IRVING, Texas - Aaron Oberholser knew as soon as he struck the putt that he had missed his chance at history.
Champions tour event loaded with golf greats
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.
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.
Sorenstam misses cut
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Annika Sorenstam had two hours to wait after finishing play to see whether the Kingsmill River Course that had frustrated her again would help keep her in the Michelob Ultra Open by doing the same to others.
Emery saves Senators from elimination
Hockey roundup
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - With his team a win away from the Eastern Conference final and riding a seven-game winning streak, Carolina coach Peter Laviolette had no problem explaining the Hurricanes' recent upswing.
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.
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.
An immigrant's take on immigrants
Check your history on holy Scripture
Hiring practices are not racially fair
Check your history on holy Scripture
The letter to the editor May 10 concerning the unerring word of God ("Unerring word of God? Which version?") needs correction.
Toilet-cleaning flap is needless
Hiring practices are not racially fair
Thomas Jefferson spoke on sacred principles, and stated in his first inaugural address that "though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable, that the minority possesses their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate which would be oppression. Let us, then fellow citizens, unite with one heart and one mind."
United States must confront Iran
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
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
An immigrant's take on immigrants
As a naturalized citizen and an immigrant, I closely followed the immigration protests of May 1.
Review: Google takes strides with Desktop
Female chat names generate more threats
Beer makers target more affluent drinkers
Volvo C70 ready for fun in sun
Warning issued on antidepressant Paxil
Woman finds support for persistent arousal
Sunglasses bring coolness to summer wardrobes
Best shapes for your face
Just like jeans, some sunglasses shapes are more flattering than others. Choosing the right frames is based largely on the shape of your face.
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.
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.
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.
Sunglasses bring coolness to summer wardrobes
NEW YORK - Sunglasses are a favorite tool of the cool. They can hit just the right balance between calling attention to oneself and being incognito.
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.
Warning issued on antidepressant Paxil
WASHINGTON - The antidepressant Paxil may raise the risk of suicidal behavior in young adults, GlaxoSmithKline and the Food and Drug Administration warned Friday in a letter to doctors.
Woman finds support for persistent arousal
COLUMBIA - Now that she's going public, Heather Dearmon admits to being nervous.
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.
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.
Plea deal was key to downfall
ATLANTA - In the end, it seems, Merle Temple, the man Linda Schrenko called the "puppet master," might have tried to pull one string too many.
Private meetings held on Aiken County plan
A five-person committee of Aiken County Council members held closed-door meetings this week to interview representatives of six development companies about building a new county municipal complex.
Schools look for snacking options
Commissioners marvel at growth on west side
Graduation trumped by deployment
It's a goal 15 years in the making, one just within reach, and one John Shirley will miss out on.
Barnes calls Perdue's ad about deficit false
News you can use
Swamp Hike: A hike will be held at 9 p.m. at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock and Dam Road. Flashlights are not allowed on the nocturnal walk, which costs $5 for members and $8 for others. Call (706) 828-2109 for more information.
Senior could be deported after graduation
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.
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.
'Oscar's Army' battles Sanford
COLUMBIA - With the gubernatorial primary a month away, Oscar Lovelace is entering a sprint that will test what "Oscar's Army" is made of.
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.
School under-reported woes
Widespread problems have been uncovered at Murphey Middle School, where discipline has been severely under-reported, board procedures have been violated and state assistance has been driven away.
Broken gas line repaired on Davis Road
Across the region
CUMMING, GA. - A small plane crashed beside a two-story house in south Forsyth County on Friday morning, killing the two passengers on the plane, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's Department spokesman.
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.
Faculty, classmates heap praise on MCG graduate
John Allen Piede expected to hear his name called Friday during the Medical College of Georgia's commencement. But he was visibly stunned when it was called first.
Introduction to Japan
The Japanese cultural demonstration at Tubman Middle School included storytelling by Karin Amano, who shared a children's story with the students.
Man is charged in sex assaults
Bill pushes for hydrogen prize
Teen's hearing is closed
In a closed hearing Thursday, a judge set a $25,000 bond for a teenager accused of murder.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
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.
Temple 'believed in the rule of law'
Children's troupe to present musical
Faculty, classmates heap praise on MCG graduate
Last of Georgia Guard unit is back from war
Garbage may lead to alternative fuel
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Boyfriend gets life for kidnapping
A Superior Court judge handed down a mandatory minimum life prison sentence Friday to a man convicted of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend.
NAACP points to number of whites who hold top jobs
Schools look for snacking options
To combat growing childhood obesity rates, soft drink companies recently agreed to remove high-calorie sodas from the vending machines of public schools.
Garbage may lead to alternative fuel
JACKSON - Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority wants to turn trash into gas for the everyday automobile.
Senior could be deported after graduation
AIKEN - When Griselda Lopez Negrete accepts her diploma from Silver Bluff High School on May 25, her dreams of higher education and a future in the United States will remain uncertain.
Bill pushes for hydrogen prize
AIKEN - Private hydrogen researchers could win cash prizes for technological breakthroughs under legislation being pushed by South Carolina congressmen.
Rants and raves
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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.
Across the area
A 17-year-old from Gloverville was arrested Thursday and charged with sexually assaulting two girls, ages 4 and 11.
Rants and Raves
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Larke seeks appeal
Drop the lowest score, calculate averages differently and round up. If you do that, Richmond County schools Superintendent Charles Larke argues, his annual evaluation results in a satisfactory review.
Temple 'believed in the rule of law'
Before he made statewide headlines, Merle Temple was well-known in the Augusta area as a persistent PR man and Republican activist.
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.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Blake Bush.
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.
South Carolina leaders keep working as session continues
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.
'Oscar's Army' battles Sanford
Private meetings held on Aiken County plan
Ex-prosecutor charged with soliciting minor
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ex-prosecutor charged with soliciting minor
AIKEN -- In November, Anthony Odom addressed a crowd of teenagers and parents and talked about the legality of children having sex.
Man is charged in sex assaults
AIKEN - A 39-year-old Williston man was arrested Thursday and charged with 27 counts of sexually assaulting two teen girls over eight years.
Boyfriend gets life for kidnapping
South Carolina leaders keep working as session continues
COLUMBIA - This week, the House renewed its support for a preschool pilot program.
Corrections
- The cost of tonight's walk at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park was incorrectly reported in Thursday's editions of Applause and the Richmond County Neighbors sections. The event, which starts at 9 p.m., costs $5 for members and $8 for others.
NAACP points to number of whites who hold top jobs
AIKEN - The number of whites who hold positions of influence in the Aiken County school district far exceeds the number of minorities who hold similar posts, a comparison shows.
Graduation trumped by deployment
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.
Legal fees dumped on Larke
The heat was turned up on Richmond County schools Superintendent Charles Larke.
Kid of the day
Jarrae Buggs of North Augusta is today's Kid of the Day.
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.
Bond is set for Laney stars held in holdups
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.
Disabled access is assessed
Sidra Ahmad remembers the awkward feeling of sitting in the wheelchair in Augusta Mall.
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 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.
'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.
'Da Vinci Code' boycott sidestepped in U.S.
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.
Review: 'Poseidon'
Long before the big wave hits in "Poseidon," the first sign of trouble comes from looking at the cast list.
Collector sues Beach Boys over memorabilia rights
MIAMI - A collector filed a counter-lawsuit against The Beach Boys in a fight over who owns band memorabilia, including original music for hit tunes and contracts.
'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.
'Curses' may bring good luck to Rye Coalition
Collector sues Beach Boys over memorabilia rights
Old track finds new niche with image makeover
Labonte to make final start at Darlington
Kahne, Newman will sit up front
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Most drivers in tonight's Dodge Charger 500 said it takes a dirt-tracker's mentality to get around Darlington Raceway.
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.
NASCAR notebook
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Crew chief Richard "Slugger" Labbe said he offered his resignation to owner Robert Yates after NASCAR found an illegal part on Dale Jarrett's car.
Kahne, Newman will sit up front
Racing roundup
INDIANAPOLIS - On the eve of pole qualifying a year ago, surprising rookie Danica Patrick was the fastest driver at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But she hasn't been able to keep up the pace on the track this week. So far, she is 13th fastest for the week, with a fast lap of 223.084 mph.
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."
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.
Nets-Heat series still a blank slate
NBA roundup
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New Jersey forward Clifford Robinson was suspended five games without pay by the NBA on Friday after violating terms of the league's drug policy for the second time in two seasons.
Spartans know Vipers game is time to strike
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.
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 .
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
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 .
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 .
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
Beatrice Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. -Ms. Beatrice Walker of Walton Way entered into rest Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Warren Turner, Jr. Ph.D, officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. Survivors are one son, Deon (Vickie) Mack, Hartford, Conn.; three grandchildren, Valencia Deon, Victor Deon and Terrance Mack, Hartford; four sisters, Dotsie Bell Leathers, Waynesboro, Ga., Irene Ivery, Gloria Jean (Dea. Leroy) Wells and Barbara Jean Walker, Augusta; three brothers, Charles (Annie) Walker, Waynesboro, Otis Walker, Chicago, Ill. and Willie Eugene Walker, Augusta; maternal aunt, Iren Elzie, Augusta; sisters-in-law, Margaret Walker and Bessie Walker, Detroit, Mich.; god brother, Taylor Collins, Augusta; dear friend, Gloria Anderson, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
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
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, 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.
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
Dorsie Brown (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Dorsie Harrison Brown who passed on Wednesday, May 10th will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the St. James AME Church and Carter Cemetery, Wrightsville. Survivors include four God children and several nieces and nephews that she reared as her own. Davis Funeral Home, Wrightsville in charge.
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.
Stephen H. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Stephen H. 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 A.M. at the Christ Episcopal Church with the Reverend Theodore O. Atwood, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. 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. 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.
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.
Bessie Daughtry (STATESBORO, Ga.)
STATESBORO, Ga. - Entered into rest on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Gordon Grove Baptist Church in Millen, GA with Rev. Larry Cone officiating. Mrs. Daughtry leaves four children to cherish her memory: Mary Ann, Eric, Willie, Tabitha Evans; five sisters, three bothers and a host of other relatives and friends. James A. Kirkland Mortuary, 135 N. Gray St., Millen, GA 478-982-3818. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joanne Walker (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Joanne Mansfield Walker, 76, wife Oscar Walker, of W. Five Notch Road, entered into rest Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held 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.
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. The remains will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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
George Junior Parker (ARCADIA, FL.)
ARCADIA, FL. - Mr. George Junior Parker, age 65, of Arcadia, Fla., formerly of Thomson, Ga., died Tuesday at his residence. His funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Thomson Funeral System. Friends may call at the home of his sister, Mrs. Dorothy Alexander, 310 Cleveland Street, Thomson, Ga. or at the Thomson Funeral System, 536 M.L. King, Jr. Street, N.E., Thomson, Ga.
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.
James A. Moore (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James A. Moore, 53, entered into rest Friday May 12, 2006 at University Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904, 706-733-3636.
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
Walter Baxley (DOT WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
DOT WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Walter "Nig" Baxley, 86, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at the Jefferson County Hospital, Louisville. Born on May 16, 1919 to the late John Baxley and Minnie Heath Baxley in Alexander, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Mae Bragg Baxley, and daughter, Marion Baxley. Mr. Baxley had lived his entire life in Burke County, retiring from the Georgia Department of Transportation. He enjoyed fishing and tending his garden. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel, Waynesboro, with Rev. Gene Sexton officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Alexander, Georgia. Pallbearers are Jackie Taylor, Lonnie Baxley, Sr., Lonnie Baxley, Jr., Ronnie Baxley, Phillip Neely, and Greg James. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 13, 2006, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro. Survivors include a daughter, Lorene Baxley of Waynesboro; seven grandchildren, Donna, Becky, Leo, Misti, Buddy, Angela, and Karen and 17 great-grandchildren. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, 706-554-3531 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.
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 of Lawrenceville, Ga.and Wayne Roberts of Oakwood GA, Ronald 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.
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.
Barney Nevils (GIRARD, Ga.)
GIRARD, Ga. - Barney Franklin Nevils, 67, died May 11, 2006. Mr. Nevils was born in New Ellenton, S.C. on January 14, 1939 to the late Wade and Josey Muns Nevils. He was a retired pest control worker and farm helper. He was of Baptist faith. Mr. Nevils was preceded in death by his son, Michael Nevils, and sister, Annie Nevils. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at East Burke Baptist Church in Sardis, Georgia with Rev. Yonce Lively and Rev. Russell Wooten officiating. Burial in Sardis Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Lane, Henry Glisson, Alan Waters, Ricky Elliott, Franklin Proctor, and Walter Proctor. The family will receive friends at DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home on Saturday, May 13th, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ann Nevils, Girard; two daughters, Debra L. Nevils, Sardis, and Sharon A. Nevils, Girard; one brother, Fred Nevils, Brazil, Indiana, and one sister, Essie Lee Owens, Sardis. Friends and family will be meeting at the home of Elizabeth Elliott, 1331 Ellison Bridge Road, Sardis. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, 706-554-3531. 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
Martina Allen Clark (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Martina Allen Clark of Evans, GA passed away on May 11, 2006 at her residence. She was the wife of the late John Gordon Clark, Jr., who passed away in 1997. She was the daughter of the late Hazel Strickland and the late J. Elvin Sleister and the late William Henry Allen. She was born in Augusta, GA and lived her entire life in Augusta and Evans. Martina was known for many years as 'The Tupperware Lady', as she was one of the first dealers in Georgia. Later, she with her husband, owned the Tupperware franchise for a large portion of Georgia. She retired after 10 years, with many accolades and awards. In 1975, she came out of retirement to open, with her daughters, Martina's Flowers and Gifts. She was an astute businesswoman and worked tirelessly, with her children, to build Martina's into one of the largest florists in the Southeast. She retired again in 1992 and spent the rest of her years serving others. She was very active in the ministries of her church, West Acres Baptist, and for a number of years cooked meals for the L.O.T.S. Ministry in Augusta. She was a remarkable Southern lady, who loved her Lord, her family and her church and served them faithfully her entire life. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah C. Partridge (John), of Evans, Cynthia C. Britt (James) of Birmingham, AL; one son, John Allen Clark (Sandy), of Evans; six grandchildren, Heather Partridge Johnson (Travis), Adrienne Partridge Colvin (Clay), Michele Britt Lovett (Jimmy), Alison Britt Lovett (Timmy), Collin Britt and Christa Lee Clark; six great-grandchildren, Haley Johnson, Payton Johnson, Ridge Johnson, Ansley Colvin, Abby Colvin and Jackson Britt Lovett; two sisters, Madeline Allen Newton (Rev. Willis) of Oceanside, CA and Marlene Sleister Karr (David), Augusta. The Celebration of her life will be held Tuesday May 16, 4 pm at West Acres Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be John Clark, Richard Dent, Bobby Kerr, Keith Nelms, Tommy Perdue, George Sleister, Johnny Williams, and Henry Wilson. Honorary escort will be the employees of Martina's Flowers and Gifts. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday May 15 from 6 to 9 pm. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N Belair Rd, Evans, GA 30908 706-860-6166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.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
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
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 with Rev. Berry Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 12:30 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
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
John Crawford (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at Place of Augusta Nursing Home Sunday, May 7, 2006, Mr. John Crawford. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Crawford; two sons, Mr. Vincent Crawford, Hinesville, Ga., Doman Crawford; two grandchildren, Kristopher and Le Jon; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held today Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from Dent's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Williams officiating. Interment will be in Southview Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave 1027 12th St. at 12:45 p.m. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment, serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
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.
E. Rogers Lowe (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Earl Rogers Lowe, 92, of Country Club Hills Drive, North Augusta, SC, who passed away May 11, 2006, will be conducted this Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Dr. James C. Adams and Dr. T. Joseph Lusk officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens with Veterans Honors rendered by the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post # 71. Mr. Lowe was a native of Warrenton, Georgia, a former resident of Augusta, having made North Augusta his home for the past 64 years. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church where he was a charter member of the Stillwell Sunday School Class. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, a member of the Forty and Eight Local Voiture # 1177 and a retired paint contractor. Mr. Lowe was the oldest active member of the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post # 71. For many years Mr. Lowe attended the local area football games and was known as "Gramps" to many of the youth. He was passionate about his garden and loved to share the fruits of his labor with friends and family. Survivors include his beloved wife of 66 years, Charlotte Parker Lowe; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Otto Frei, North Augusta; four grandchildren, Kim Padgett, Shannon Maddox, Rhonda Baker and Brad Frei; eight great grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Stillwell Sunday School Class and the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post # 71. Active Pallbearers will be Legionnaires. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Saturday from noon until the hour of the service. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
John W. Lott (SALUDA, S.C.)
SALUDA, S.C. - John W. Lott, Jr., 76, the husband of Eliza Green Lott, died on May 11, 2006. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Calvin Robinson, assisting is Reverend Johnny C. Gantt. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home, 951 Columbia Highway, Saluda. Butler & Sons Funeral Home is in charge.
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.
Jack Spearman (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - A memorial service for Mr. Jack H. Spearman, 73, who died Wednesday, will be held today, at 2:00 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home with Rev. Steven L. Hendricks officiating. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
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.
Glasglow Griffin (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Glasglow S. Griffin, Sr., will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Johnston, with the Rev. Leonard Griffin officiating. Friends may call at the residence, 208 Hart Street. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral Street, Edgefield, S.C.
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
Frances Eatman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Frances Wells Eatman, beloved wife of the late Mr. Lloyd Eatman, entered into rest on Thursday, May 12, 2006 at her residence. Interment will be in Wilson, N.C. to be announced at a later date. Survivors include a daughter, Maxine Rhodes of Augusta; two sisters, Virginia Glover and Ellie Odom, both of Goldsboro, N.C.; two grandsons, Chris Rhodes and John Rhodes; a granddaughter, Selena Wilson and five great-grandchildren. A native of Goldsboro, Mrs. Eastman was a deacon of Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church, Wilson, N.C. and a current member of Central Baptist Church, Augusta. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, Ga. 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Robert Eugene Ashley (DUBLIN, Ga.)
DUBLIN, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Robert Eugene Ashley, age 73, will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Springdale Baptist Church with interment to follow at the Dublin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 5:00 until 7:00 at the funeral home. For updates please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com or call the 24 hour obituary line at 272-0106. Stanley Funeral Home of Dublin has charge of the 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.
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. Family and friends will assemble at 1:15 p.m. 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.
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.
Anna Mae Weaver (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mrs. Anne Mae Taylor Weaver, 65, died March 9, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, May 14, 2006 at Springfield Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Survivors are companion, Jerry Sanders; one daughter Linda Badger; three sisters, five brothers, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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
Elisha Dukes (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Elisha Dukes, Jr., age 94, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Glendale Nursing Home, Wadley. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at Bethesda Primitive Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was a native of Jefferson County, the firstborn of Elisha Dukes, Sr. and Mary Watkins Dukes. He was an US Navy Veteran, attended Bethesda Primitive Baptist Church and was retired after working 33 years at Lester's Store in Wadley. He is survived by two brothers, John A. Dukes of Wadley and Eugene Dukes of Perry and one sister, Martha Norris of Wadley. Memorials may be made to Bethesda Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Betty Ann Lurrie, 2577 Pollett Road, Wadley, GA. 30477 or to the charity of choice. Smith Funeral Home of Wadley in charge of arrangements. 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
Bert Aycock (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mr. Bert Louis Aycock, of Double Branches Rd. entered into rest at Lake Crossing Health Care on May 11, 2006. He was 88. Born in Wilkes County, Washington, Ga., he was the son of the late Lewis Jackson and Lucille Burgess Aycock. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William Jackson Aycock. He served our country during World War II in Company G 323rd Infantry and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He retired as foreman of Talmadge B. Reed Logging. He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent from 1964 until 1990. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Virginia Saggus Aycock; one son, Jimmy Bert Aycock and wife, Frances; two grandsons, Steed Aycock and J.L. Aycock, all of Lincolnton; one granddaughter, Carey Anne Aycock Cushman, Thomson, Ga; one sister, Agnes Aycock Witt of Greenwood, SC and several nephews and one niece. Honorary pallbearers will be Talmadge Reed, Kenneth Reed, TabReed, Olin Reed, Hawes Reed, Thomas Reed, Donald Reed, Neal Reed, Billy Reed, Ernie Moon, Walter Palmer, John Lanier, Gerald Lawson, Lee McClendon, Al Danner, Mac Holloway, Dr. Ben Moss, Pete Davidson, Rob Robinson, Stanley Parton, Ray Parton, Andy LaPlume, and Wille Albert Ferguson. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Pine Grove United Methodist Church with Reverend T.G. Hall and Reverend Elton Lawson officiating. Beggs Funeral Home, May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117 .
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
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's 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 today, Saturday, May 13, 2006, 12:00 noon, at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church with Rev. Neil Phelps officiating. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd. Augusta, GA 30909. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
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.
George Junior Parker (ARCADIA, FL.)
Glasglow Griffin (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
Robert Eugene Ashley (DUBLIN, Ga.)
MacAuthur Ellison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
E. Rogers Lowe (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Beatrice Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Bessie Daughtry (STATESBORO, Ga.)
Anna Mae Weaver (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Dorsie Brown (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Kenneth Roberts (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Rebecca Whitaker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
E. 'Bodie' Adams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Walter Baxley (DOT WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Stephen H. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Martina Allen Clark (EVANS, Ga.)
Familiar foe ends Lakeside dreams
Albright tries to discover role
Boxing champ Floyd Patterson dead at 71
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.
Albright tries to discover role
CARY, N.C. - Chris Albright won a spot on the U.S. soccer team after fellow defender Frankie Hejduk went down with a torn knee ligament. Now, he's looking to help in any way as he awaits his first World Cup.
Familiar foe ends Lakeside dreams
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - The rematch of two perennial powerhouse teams in the Class AAAA high school state finals Friday was colored by their history from past years.
Overtime
In Browns Summit, N.C., the Augusta State University's women's team shaved 15 shots off its opening day score in the NCAA Division I East Regional.
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.
Spartans know Vipers game is time to strike
If the Augusta Spartans are to realize their first-season goal of making the American Indoor Football League playoffs, they'll need to start a winning streak tonight at the Chattahoochee Valley Vipers in Columbus, Ga.
NFL notebook
The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Joey Harrington from Detroit for an undisclosed conditional draft pick, giving the Dolphins a fallback position if new starter Daunte Culpepper isn't ready for the season's first snap.
Faith calendar
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Treatment center uses faith to kick addictions
DALLAS - In drug treatment, success is a sliding-scale concept. At Victory Home, a faith-based rehab center, the definition is even more elusive.
Faith digest
A blog for Augusta-area Episcopal clergy and laity was kicked off Tuesday. Its purpose is to provide an avenue for people inside and outside the denomination to "communicate, share and discover," according to the Rev. Steve Rice, the rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Waynesboro, Ga. See www.episcopalians.info/blog.
Rehab patients hit street to raise funds
DALLAS - A man's pride can flake away a little at a time, or fall off in big chunks.
What does the Bible say about Jesus' divinity?
It's no surprise that the No. 2 man in the Vatican's powerful doctrine agency, Archbishop Angelo Amato, urged a boycott of "The Da Vinci Code" movie. He said Dan Brown's novel, on which it is based, is filled with "offenses, slander, historical and theological errors" concerning Jesus and Christianity.
Addicts find order at Victory Home
DALLAS - On this day, Elliott Haynes prays and dances and pledges his love to a godly woman. He studies the Bible. He clenches his fist in pride. He weeps.
We'll soon know if Guns has any firepower
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.
Regis back to prime time on NBC
Chris Daughtry gets boot in 'Idol' shocker
NEW YORK - Shock. Total shock.
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.
Former 'Idol' Daughtry gets job offer from Fuel
Chris Daughtry gets boot in 'Idol' shocker
NBC cancels retrospective on 'The West Wing'
Former 'Idol' Daughtry gets job offer from Fuel
RALEIGH, N.C. - Chris Daughtry is looking to launch his music career after getting booted from "American Idol." Fuel is searching for a lead singer after Brett Scallions quit.
Chappelle's wife cross over $50M
Paris Hilton causes commotion at game expo
O.J. Simpson pulls prank in pay-per-view show
DJ fired over on-air remarks about rival, child
Club where rapper was killed ordered shut
Georgia tops Georgia Tech in 11 innings
Georgia tops Georgia Tech in 11 innings
ATLANTA - Georgia's Bobby Felmy did it to Georgia Tech again.
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
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.
What does the Bible say about Jesus' divinity?
Treatment center uses faith to kick addictions
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