Library schedules
Here are schedules for Aiken area libraries.
Libraries launch reading programs
Throughout June and July, folksingers, magicians and storytellers will visit Aiken County's six library branches as part of the summer reading program.
Public safety department honors employees
Aiken public safety leaders made it clear May 17 what they think of their employees' work - a job well done.
Removing hazards
They came with car trunks and truck beds filled with paint cans, partially used containers of herbicides and pesticides, and used motor oil, organizers said.
Milestones
Air Force Airman Joseph R. Lamberth, a 2002 graduate of Midland Valley High School and son of Joseph Lamberth and Terri Futreal, both of North Augusta, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
Recycling locations
To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation takes aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department on U.S. Highway 25, Langley Fire Department on South Carolina Highway 421, and Aiken Department of Public Safety stations No. 2 on Silver Bluff Road and No. 3 on U.S. Highway 78.
Across the river
STORYTIME IN THE QUAD: 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday; Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens, 1 11th St.; presented by Carolyn Fortson from East Central Georgia Regional Library; free; (706) 724-4443.
Donations will help sheriff's office
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office recently benefitted from two charitable donations.
Reunions
Strom thurmond high school 1986: Seeking classmates for a 20-year reunion Saturday, Oct. 7; call Gretchen Tremmel Strasser at (803)202-3355 or Robin Jackson Blackmon (803) 637-3700.
Events calendar
WORKS BY PAINTER AL BEYER: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday; lower gallery, Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway; free; (803) 641-3305
Recreation calendar
BROTHERS AND SISTERS MEETINGS: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; for boys and girls ages 5 to 18; programs offer tutoring, mentoring, cultural and recreational activities and field trips.
Coker Spring was once water source for Aiken
Coker Spring long ago was replaced as Aiken's primary source of water, but the 19th century gathering spot lives on in city lore.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Aiken has appealing aftertaste
Soon-to-be Aiken residents Mark and Debbie Lytie thought A Taste of Downtown Aiken would be a good way to learn about their new community.
Around the block
A free exhibit, Freedom USA, will run through June 21 at the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W.
Meetings
AIKEN COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays (unless it is a holiday, then moves to second Monday), Registration and Elections Building, 916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken; (803) 642-1528.
Lemony Snicket suggests: Stay indoors and read
NEW YORK - Lemony Snicket has a suggestion for your summer plans.
Lemony Snicket suggests: Stay indoors and read
Raiders hand Wolfpack 1st loss
Griffey has homer as Reds wail on Brewers
Red Sox preparing for Wells to return
Red Sox preparing for Wells to return
BOSTON - Red Sox left-hander David Wells is set to pitch again Friday night after spending most of the season on the disabled list with a right knee injury that limited him to one ineffective start.
Columbia County solidifies reputation as heavyweight
WHO'S HOT: Columbia County baseball. The region is a habitual no-show during the basketball and football state playoffs each school year, but tends to make up for it in the spring.
Columbia County solidifies reputation as heavyweight
Schilling, Red Sox shut down Yankees
BOSTON - Curt Schilling pitched eight strong innings for his 199th career victory and Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz each drove in three runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 9-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Schilling, Red Sox shut down Yankees
Yankees activate Sheffield
BOSTON - The New York Yankees activated Gary Sheffield from the disabled list and put him in the lineup at designated hitter for Tuesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Damon haunts Red Sox
BOSTON - Johnny Damon hit a leadoff homer against his former team and Alex Rodriguez added a three-run shot as the New York Yankees roughed up Tim Wakefield before holding off the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Marist bounces Evans
Evans' season slipped to its end two outs at a time Tuesday afternoon in the Class AAAA state tournament quarterfinals.
Raiders hand Wolfpack 1st loss
CUMMING, Ga. - A roll call of 30 teams this year tried to figure out the riddle of how to beat Greenbrier.
Griffey has homer as Reds wail on Brewers
CINCINNATI - Ken Griffey Jr.'s three-run homer highlighted Cincinnati's five-run first inning Monday night, and the Reds set a season high for runs to back Bronson Arroyo in a 15-5 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Divine intervention saves soles
Braves spoil Peavy's big day
SAN DIEGO - Jake Peavy needed only seven innings to set a Padres record with 16 strikeouts Monday night but lost because the only ball the Atlanta Braves hit out of the infield against him also happened to leave the yard.
Renteria back in comfort zone
ATLANTA - Edgar Renteria never felt comfortable in the glaring spotlight of Boston.
Gunmakers take shot at niche market
MILWAUKEE - Kay Clark Miculek is a champion shot, especially with a handgun. Though she might be pretty deft with a shotgun, she's got to put some work into using that weapon.
Automakers warn against using E85 ethanol blend for conventional vehicles
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Automakers said Monday that they are trying to get ethanol-capable vehicles on the road quickly, but warned in the meantime that consumers should not use an E85 ethanol blend in their conventional vehicles.
Automakers warn against using E85 ethanol blend for conventional vehicles
Humbug! Networks fight over Christmas slogan
PHILADELPHIA - Like desperate shoppers fighting over a hot toy on Dec. 24, rival shopping networks QVC and HSN are waging war over the slogan "Christmas in July."
Building removal presents dilemma
FTC finds gas price gouging
WASHINGTON - The Federal Trade Commission on Monday said it found 15 examples of gasoline price gouging after Hurricane Katrina, though the agency said it has not identified any widespread effort by the oil industry to illegally manipulate the marketplace.
Building removal presents dilemma
NEW YORK - While debates rage about why more buildings have not gone up at the World Trade Center site, there is one, shrouded in a web of black netting and full of trade center dust, that can't seem to come down.
It's funtime again
ORLANDO, Fla. - Boundary-bending roller coasters, a killer whale ballet and a 65-foot tower that simulates splashing into a 5,000-square-foot pond below are among scores of new attractions opening this summer at theme parks around the country.
Former chairman recalls early struggles at ESPN
ESPN's first program, aired in 1979, didn't raise too many eyebrows.
Gunmakers take shot at niche market
FTC finds some gas price gouging after Katrina
WASHINGTON - The Federal Trade Commission on Monday said it found 15 examples of gasoline price gouging after Hurricane Katrina, though the agency said it has not identified any widespread effort by the oil industry to illegally manipulate the marketplace.
Humbug! Networks fight over Christmas slogan
Anti-Wal-Mart group calls on company to adopt higher principles
One of Wal-Mart's most vocal union-funded critics took out a full-page ad in The New York Times on Tuesday calling on the company to live up to the "moral responsibilities" of being the world's largest private employer by improving wages and health insurance.
Anti-Wal-Mart group calls on company to adopt higher principles
Former chairman recalls early struggles at ESPN
FTC finds some gas price gouging after Katrina
Editorial Cartoon 052406 - The Augusta Chronicle
Dynasty or not?
After the University of South Carolina Aiken's golf team became just the second in Division II history to win three straight national championships last Friday, talk quickly turned to whether coach Michael Carlisle and his great group of clutch players have established a dynasty.
Two-fisted peer counseling
What now - a mafia-themed magnet school?
Timing is everything
There are basically two reasons why CSRA residents are reluctant to book flights in and out of Augusta Regional Airport's Bush Field. One, of course, is price - it's simply less expensive to fly directly out of Atlanta or Columbia, S.C.
Wanted: one explanation
Sue Burmeister has done a lot for her constituents in her three terms in the Georgia House.
Congressman needs rescuing again
Congressman needs rescuing again
Some folks question using National Guard troops to protect the U.S. border.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Prince has been voted the "world's sexiest vegetarian" in PETA's annual online poll.
People in the News
TEL AVIV, Israel - Yo-Yo Ma has received the Dan David Prize, recognizing his Silk Road Project for its contribution to international cultural understanding.
Low-fat: Grilled breast of chicken Marsala with grilled carrots
Small bites
MADISON, Wis. - For those who dream of cheese, here's a new recipe collection to browse through and cook from.
Vegetarian: Black bean burritos with tomatillo salsa
Quick: Grilled shrimp tacos
Grilling can be a quick way to get a meal together if you've got the right recipe and ingredients at hand.
Vegetarian: Black bean burritos with tomatillo salsa
CONCORD, N.H. - Beans are great. Tortillas are fine.
Strawberry bounty translates into tasty salsa options
U.S. Marines meet grill challenge for wide benefit
Tasty confirmation: Yes, the many skills of U.S. Marines, renowned for prowess in fields of battle, do include grilling at a Corps-worthy level of excellence.
A dash of psychology gives nation's top chef his edge
Popcorn: Snack food supreme - especially homemade
Of all the snack foods in the world, it's hard to believe that simple popcorn has gotten the "thumbs up" from such prestigious organizations as the National Cancer Institute, the American Dental Association and the American Dietetic Association.
Popcorn: Snack food supreme - especially homemade
Low-fat: Grilled breast of chicken Marsala with grilled carrots
A food feature headlined "Red Carpet Recipes" is going to catch the eye of cooks with a taste for something special, seasoned with a touch of glamour.
Strawberry bounty translates into tasty salsa options
Move over, strawberry shortcake and strawberries and cream. We'll always love the classics, but there are other tasty options.
A dash of psychology gives nation's top chef his edge
NEW YORK - Is there a home cook who has not stood in the kitchen and wondered what to make for lunch or dinner day after day that's not just the same old thing?
U.S. Marines meet grill challenge for wide benefit
Yellow Jackets no longer a shoo-in
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech baseball veterans Steven Blackwood and Blake Wood passed the time Sunday night by talking shop.
Yellow Jackets no longer a shoo-in
Jackets light up Hickory at home
The Augusta GreenJackets, exhausted from an eight-game road trip that saw them arrive in Augusta at 10:30 Tuesday morning, found their legs enough in the evening to take the first game of a four-game home series against the Hickory Crawdads.
Roadtrip was forgettable
It's easy to understand why Augusta GreenJackets starting pitcher Dan Griffin said the team's latest road trip "was not fun at all."
GreenJackets seek a boost from high temperatures
As the baseball season begins to stretch into the summer, Augusta GreenJackets pitching coach Ross Grimsley said last week that temperatures won't be the only things on the rise.
No one knows when Woods will play again
Jack Nicklaus holds the record in major championships, one that might never be broken because it was established through decades of superior golf and a few good breaks. About the only player who has even a remote chance is Tiger Woods.
Lehman defends pick as Ryder Cup captain
Lehman defends pick as Ryder Cup captain
In the past 25 years of the Ryder Cup, one thing that sets Tom Lehman apart from previous U.S. captains is his record.
No one knows when Woods will play again
Jackets light up Hickory at home
GreenJackets seek a boost from high temperatures
Hurricanes even series with Sabres
RALEIGH, N.C. - This time, Carolina won the second period - and the game.
Hurricanes even series with Sabres
Hurricanes rattle Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Credit the Carolina Hurricanes for being the first team in the postseason to get the Buffalo Sabres off their game.
Strawberries get lemon zing
I know a thing or two about fresh strawberries.
Divine intervention saves soles
Don't raise your voice; improve your arguments.
Watershed study needs volunteers
Fine representative must be re-elected
Recent coverage of the state House race in South Carolina and incumbent Rep. Skipper Perry, R-Aiken, was very interesting.Edward F. Girardeau Jr., Aiken, S.C.
Scripture clears up faulty points
Don't blame paper for reporting facts
In James Walton's hidebound and limited world, The Augusta Chronicle is guilty of everything but starting a smallpox epidemic ("Paper's editorials are conduit for evil," May 22). It's people such as Walton, whining and complaining and spouting off without facts, who make it difficult to achieve racial harmony.Carl Langley, Aiken, S.C.
Fine representative must be re-elected
Watershed study needs volunteers
The recent report on growth in Columbia County will remain timely far into the future.Dr. John Graham, Evans
Scripture clears up faulty points
Regarding two letters - the first by Larry Jarrett on April 22 ("Revenge drives president in Iraq"): He wrote, "In the Bible, an 'eye for an eye' justified revenge until Christ reversed this attitude in the New Testament." I respectfully disagree.The Rev. Paul F. Rodgers, Clearwater, S.C.
Make Tommy Moore our next governor
This is regarding my neighbor, state Sen. Thomas Moore, D-Clearwater, and his bid for governor of South Carolina.Cecil and Shirley Asbell, North Augusta, S.C.
Don't blame paper for reporting facts
Make Tommy Moore our next governor
Doctors test device to zap asthmatic airways
Family's summer requires some planning
Of being rich, plastic surgery and, uh, being rich
Doctors test device to zap asthmatic airways
WASHINGTON - In a radical experiment, doctors are snaking wires inside the lungs of asthma patients to essentially burn off some of the tissue that blocks their ability to breathe.
Of being rich, plastic surgery and, uh, being rich
NEW YORK - One of the promotional blurbs on the back of the recently published anthology of columnist Seema Boesky's work says her offerings "have made thousands of readers smile, scratch their heads and wonder."
Family's summer requires some planning
NEW YORK - It always seems too early to think about summer plans - until it's too late.
Bikinis have made a big mark
NEW YORK - It figures: The bikini was created by men. It happened 60 years ago in - again, no surprise here - France.
Across South Carolina
IRMO - A school resource officer at a Columbia-area high school shot at a man on campus Monday.
Teacher e-mails school on rally
A Richmond County teacher used a school system computer during the school day Tuesday to spread word of a rally in support of her boss, Superintendent Charles Larke.
Ethanol company could buy plant
Augusta's dormant Pfizer plant may soon be up and running again, with up to 100 new jobs.
Teacher resigns over role in pupil beatings
Defendant gets 5 years for manslaughter
A weak homicide case against an Augusta man led the prosecutor to offer, and a judge to accept, a plea negotiation for a five-year prison sentence Monday.
Devastating news not really a surprise
Superintendent gets favorable evaluation
Jury renders split verdict to former Schrenko co-defendants
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal jury delivered a split decision Wednesday in the trial of two men accused of helping former state schools Superintendent Linda Schrenko steal more than $600,000 in public education funds.
Police working to guard bus stops from offenders
UGA adds third judicial officer
ATHENS, Ga. - The University of Georgia is hiring a third judicial officer who will offer much-needed relief for the two overworked officers' rising caseload of student-misconduct complaints that are becoming more complicated and egregious.
Some Augusta officials leery of bond-swap risk
Debt grows for ASU students
Students at Augusta State University owe an average of about $16,000 in loans, and that surprises student Anthony Stawiery.
James Brown to perform at music festival
The Godfather of Soul will appear, and perform, at the James Brown Soul of America Music Festival this weekend.
Ethanol company could buy plant
Stormwater fee to build dam
For the next year, much of the money collected as part of Columbia County's stormwater utility fee will be going to a project at an Evans pond.
Killer spared death penalty
AIKEN - Knowing that his daughter's killer will die in prison is a comfort to Charlie Carpenter.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Reward offered in disappearance
City council agrees to rezoning in Aiken
Some fight flight trends
Columbia County didn't suit the Tyner family anymore. They got tired of all the driving.
School board considering tax increase
Official is injured in plane crash
COLUMBIA - Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and a passenger were injured Tuesday afternoon when their plane crashed in Cherokee County.
Election Day regulation appears dead for session
Insurer settles wreck damage
Avondale Mills Inc. announced Monday that it has reached a $215 million settlement with its Rhode Island-based insurance carrier, Factory Mutual Insurance Co.
Official is injured in plane crash
Civic center manager resigns
Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center Manager Larry Rogers resigned Tuesday, effective July 23.
Woman missing since May 1 is found
A 23-year-old Aiken woman missing since May 1 was found in Windsor this afternoon.
Beaufort tests lost on way to be graded
Pair out of office is living longest
ATLANTA - Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale passed John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as the longest-living post-White House president and vice president in U.S. history Tuesday. The Democrats had lived 25 years, 123 days since leaving office in 1981.
Kid of the Day
Aislin Cawthon, of North Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Best and brightest
TaCara Harris (right), a senior at Glenn Hills High School, is all smiles after she was named the top student of The Augusta Chronicle's Best and Brightest.
Rants and raves
THEY'RE SENDING KIDS to prison nowadays for having sex. Seems like it takes all the fun out of growing up.
Across the area
A Grovetown man was in jail without bond after police charged him in an early-morning home invasion Sunday that sent an 80-year-old woman to the hospital.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Safety-fix costs slowing bike path
Columbia County Commission Chairman Ron Cross says a "reverse Jesse James situation'' involving a railroad is in the works.
Assets protected in lawsuit action
Defendant gets 5 years for manslaughter
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - A woman was killed when the car she was riding in was rear-ended on Interstate 20 as her friend stopped to check on a car stalled in the middle of the road.
Aiken school board to raise taxes
Some Augusta officials leery of bond-swap risk
A majority of Augusta Commission members say the city will benefit from this month's decision to squeeze some extra profit from a $160 million utility bond. Others - including the former city finance director, two commissioners and the city's current utility bond expert - say such a gamble comes with several risks.
News you can use
ART GALLERY EXHIBIT: Works by Ethan Brock, along with works by gallery artists in The Bin Show, will be on display through June 2 at the Mary Pauline Gallery, 982 Broad St. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (706) 724-9542.
Rants and raves
THEY'RE SENDING KIDS to prison nowadays for having sex. Seems like it takes all the fun out of growing up.
Soul Patrol crowned newest American Idol
Georgia port volume swells
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Georgia Ports Authority is expected to move more than 2 million containers by the end of June, which could move Savannah past Charleston to become the No. 4 container port in the country.
Appling woman cited in cat case
Columbia County authorities have formally cited an Appling woman today with 81 counts of failure to care for and maintain animals after that many cats and kittens were found in or around her residence.
Election Day regulation appears dead for session
COLUMBIA - A proposal requiring local elections to be held on General Election Day in November will not pass the Legislature this year.
UGA adds third judicial officer
Across the area
The James Brown Music Festival organizers submitted the required proof of $1 million in liability insurance to Augusta Recreation and Parks Director Tom Beck on Tuesday. Had festival organizers not been able to provide proof of insurance by Thursday, the festival, scheduled for May 26-28 at a variety of downtown locations, would not have been able to go on.
Pair out of office is living longest
City council agrees to rezoning in Aiken
AIKEN - Outspoken Colleton Avenue neighbors should be happy with Aiken City Council's approval to rezone 1.6 acres for limited development.
Across Georgia
MACON - The death of an inmate at the Bibb County jail has been ruled a suicide, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones said.
Safety-fix costs slowing bike path
Across South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH - Taxes on proposed Horry County casino boats would include the highest fees allowed in the state, a county official said.
Kid of the Day
Evan Morris Cole, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
News you can use
ART GALLERY EXHIBIT: Works by Ethan Brock, along with works by gallery artists in The Bin Show, will be on display through June 2 at the Mary Pauline Gallery, 982 Broad St. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (706) 724-9542.
Beaufort tests lost on way to be graded
BEAUFORT, S.C. - Several boxes of standardized tests taken by Beaufort County students in recent weeks have been reported missing, school officials said.
All plants might close
Total shutdown. Avondale Mills Inc. announced Monday that the company could close for good July 25 after more than a century in the textile business.
Superintendent gets favorable evaluation
The Columbia County school board gave schools Superintendent Tommy Price a satisfactory evaluation Tuesday.
Devastating news not really a surprise
GRANITEVILLE - Elizabeth Craig stood outside the post office Monday with a stack of bills in her hand.
Police working to guard bus stops from offenders
Georgia officials are moving to make sure there's some distance between schoolchildren and registered sex offenders.
Assets protected in lawsuit action
A judge worked out a compromise Tuesday that protects the assets of a former bail bondsman who tried to hire a man to cripple a neighbor and rape his wife.
Fighting for right of way
Marilyn Nielsen says she had to find out the hard way how inaccessible Augusta is for disabled people.
Teacher resigns over role in pupil beatings
A Sego Middle School teacher has resigned amid allegations he instructed three eighth-grade enforcers to beat up pupils who had stepped out of line.
Aiken school board to raise taxes
AIKEN - Taxes will rise next year in order for the school district to maintain compliance with South Carolina tax laws or risk losing a major portion of its state funding, district officials said Tuesday.
Company's roots go way back
They survived the Civil War and the Great Depression - then flourished in post-World War II prosperity.
Reward offered in missing-woman case
Richmond County sheriff's investigators are offering a $2,000 reward for information in the case of an Augusta woman who has been missing since March 24.
Civic center manager resigns
Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center Manager Larry Rogers resigned today, effective July 23.
Reward offered in disappearance
Richmond County sheriff's investigators are offering a $2,000 reward for information in the case of an Augusta woman who has been missing since March 24.
Test finds drugs in newborn
An Augusta woman was in jail Tuesday, charged with passing illegal drugs to her unborn child.
Teacher e-mails school on rally
Gore takes global warming message to Cannes
"Da Vinci Code" tourists flock to Scottish chapel
'ALVIN!' The Chipmunks and David Seville are back
"Da Vinci Code" tourists flock to Scottish chapel
ROSLIN, Scotland - There's no mystical rose line running through it, no Star of David carved into the floor or hidden vault where the fabled Holy Grail may rest. And the brutal veil of metal scaffolding shrouding the chapel doesn't help either.
Gore takes global warming message to Cannes
CANNES, France - Michael Moore has been the American on a mission at the Cannes Film Festival the last few years. This time it's Al Gore, with the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."
'ALVIN!' The Chipmunks and David Seville are back
LOS ANGELES - Forty-eight years ago, songwriter Ross Bagdasarian was taking a drive through California's Yosemite National Park when a chipmunk scampered out in front of his car and stared him down in the way a matador might challenge a charging bull.
French 'Da Vinci Code' chateau has real-life tangled past
VILLETTE, France - Chateau de Villette, the sumptuous home of Sir Leigh Teabing, the sinfully wealthy character from "The Da Vinci Code," is not just a figment of author Dan Brown's imagination but a real-life chateau with a past as fascinating as its star-struck present.
French 'Da Vinci Code' chateau has real-life tangled past
Man charged in extortion attempt against singer
Concert Review: Madonna crucifies herself for 'Confessions' tour
Goin' country: Pop stars making inroads on country charts
Man charged in extortion attempt against singer
INDIANAPOLIS - A man claiming to be Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds' illegitimate son allegedly tried to extort $9 million from the Grammy-winning singer-producer by threatening to go public with the story, authorities said Monday.
Goin' country: Pop stars making inroads on country charts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - If pop star Michelle Branch and her pal Jessica Harp had their way, their new country album "Stand Still, Look Pretty" would have registered even higher on the twang scale.
Concert Review: Madonna crucifies herself for 'Confessions' tour
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - She was an equestrian, a disco princess and a black-clad rocker - plus she crucified herself on a mirrored cross - all in less than two hours.
Success of Penske, Ganassi has revved up teams' rivalry
Don't bet on it
CONCORD, N.C. - Tony Stewart vs. Matt Kenseth.
Success of Penske, Ganassi has revved up teams' rivalry
INDIANAPOLIS - The renewed rivalry between Marlboro Team Penske and Target Chip Ganassi Racing has heated up nicely heading into the Indianapolis 500.
Postseason has been league's best in years
Shaq concentrates on title, no matter who's in the way
Balance of power shifts in Texas
Shaq concentrates on title, no matter who's in the way
MIAMI - Here is a quick synopsis of Shaquille O'Neal's recent history against the Detroit Pistons.
Postseason has been league's best in years
NEW YORK - LeBron is gone, and so are the defending champion Spurs. The Clippers are on their annual summer vacation - albeit a month later than usual.
Balance of power shifts in Texas
The San Antonio Spurs woke up Tuesday facing a new identity: They're no longer the best team in the NBA, the Western Conference or even their division.
Hawks have lottery pick, again
Offensive minded
DALLAS - As of Tuesday afternoon, Dirk Nowitzki still hadn't spoken with Steve Nash to congratulate his pal for reaching the conference finals.
Hawks have lottery pick, again
ATLANTA - Ed Peskowitz says he has only one task when representing the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA draft lottery tonight in Secaucus, N.J.
Heat role players come up big
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Pat Riley had one thing in mind when he revamped the supporting cast around Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade.
League wants team based in Los Angeles or Anaheim
Eunice C. Williams (CHICAGO, Ill.)
CHICAGO, Ill. - Funeral service for Mr. Eunice C. Williams, age 76, of Chicago, Ill formerly of Thomson, Ga., will be held Thursday, May 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Thomson, Rev. Courtney Miller, Eulogist, interment in the churchyard cemetery. Survivors are three sons, Freddie "Raheem" Williams of Atlanta, Herbert (Charlotte) Williams of Chicago and Anthony (Yvette) Williams of Chicago; one daughter, Myra Williams of Atlanta; three brothers, James (Ida Mae) Williams, Tommy C. (Eunice) Williams and J.T. Williams all of Thomson, Ga.; three sisters-in-law, Mamie Williams and Dora Williams both of Thomson and Brenda Williams of Atlanta; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson, Ga., in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Harold D. Lee (NEW YORK, N.Y.)
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mr. Harold D. Lee of New York, N.Y., entered into rest Thursday, May 18, 2006 in New York. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two sons, Corey Lee, Augusta; Shawn Lee, New York; two sisters, Barbara Lee, New York, Angela Lee, Augusta; two brothers, Raymond Lee, Alvin Lee, New York; a host of nieces and nephews. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Frances Meadows (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga.: Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Cliatt Meadows, wife of the late Hubert Lee Meadows, entered into rest at University Hospital, Monday, May 22, 2006. Mrs. Meadows was a member of Adult II Sunday School Class, For Women Only at Central Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from Hillcrest Memorial Park with Reverend Jerry Wilson officiating. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra (James) Smith; sons, Jimmy (Kathy) Meadows, Mike Meadows, David Meadows and Bobby (Connie) Meadows; sisters, Emma Harper and Ruby Tullis; sister-in-law, Betty Privet; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Meadows is preceded in death by her parents, Walter W. Cliatt and Lena Evelyn Maddox Cliatt and brother, Lawrence Cliatt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at The Central Baptist Church, 3006 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 or the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington, Road, Augusta, Ga. 30904. Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Donald Patrick Aaron (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, May 21, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Donald Patrick Aaron, 60, of Holley Street, husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Odoms-Lovett. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 26, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church with Reverend Alton R. Pegues. Interment will be in Southview Cemetery. Friends may call the residence or W. H. MAYS MORTUARY, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary Bertha Benning (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, May 21, 2006 in the University Hospital, Mrs. Mary Bertha Benning of Fleming Ave. She was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church of which Rev. Dr. Johnny R. Hatney is pastor and was retired from the Medical College of Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Mr. John Benning; two sons, Johnnie Benning, Augusta, Willie Benning, Plainfield, N.J.; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Wilson and Mrs. Virginia Walford, Augusta; two grandchildren, Mr. Oliver Benning, Jr. and Ms. Shelia Reeves; four great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 12 noon from Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Johnny R. Hatney officiating. Funeral processional will assemble and leave Dent's Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. The body will lie in state in the church from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service. Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Alice W. Smart (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, May 21, 2006 at her residence, Mrs. Alice W. Smart, 95, of Grand Boulevard. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Moses Baptist Church with Reverend Willie Greene officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Shelley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Robert "Bob" Eugene Shelley entered into rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Michael Ruffin officiating. Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer Shelley; one son, James William Shelley; mother, Cleo Vinson, one brother, Albert Wayne Shelley and four grandchildren. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Gloria Conlon (GEORGETOWN, S.C.)
GEORGETOWN, S.C. - Gloria Mills Conlon, 80, of Wedgefield Plantation, entered into rest Friday, May 19, 2006 at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrell's Inlet. Graveside services will be held today at 3:00 p.m., at Westover Memorial Park, with Father C. Alexander McDonald officiating. Rowland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Radeck (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Patricia O'Connor Radeck entered into eternal happiness, Sunday, May 21, 2006. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with the Rev. Martino Nuygen as celebrant. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Radeck was an active and life long resident of Augusta, GA. She was a devout Catholic, dear and loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Radeck was active in numerous civic and cultural organizations including St. Joseph Hospital, Morris Museum of Art, the Augusta Garden Club, and Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Mrs. Radeck was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and the Augusta Country Club. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Survivors include two sons, John O'Connor Radeck of Evans, GA and Matthew Patrick Radeck of Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, Janet Radeck Bonifer of Los Angeles, CA and Julie Radeck Harari of San Diego, CA; and seven grandchildren, John O'Connor Radeck, Jr., Philip Wilson Radeck, Ashley Radeck Babbitt, Jonathan Radeck Harari, Caroline O'Connor Harari, Adam Patrick Bonifer, and John Alexander Bonifer. The vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday evening, May 23, 2006 at 6:00 PM at Platt's Chapel on Crawford Avenue with visitation following until 8:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Herbert Daniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Herbert Daniel entered into rest Monday, May 22, 2006 in Doctor's Hospital. Funeral services will be held (today) May 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Olson officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ginger Chase, Eric Brown, Mike Blume, Nicholas Blume, Patrick Blume, Matthew Blume, Glenn A. Daniel and Jeff Daniel. Family members are three daughters, Ginger Chase, Winslow, Ariz., Susan Albert (Kevin), Evans, Ga. and Beth Wadkins, St. Petersburg, Fla.; four stepdaughters, Chris Blume, Martinez, Melissa Hayes, Atlanta, Lisa Baldowski, Washington state and Laura Hayes, Alaska; one brother, David G. Daniel (Linda), Evans, Ga.; three grandchildren, Brannon and Miranda Albert and Cathy Chappell and one great-grandchild, Tyler Chappell. Mr. Daniel was a native of Augusta, a retired chemical side operator with the Federal Paper Board and a Methodist. The family will receive friends before the service (today) 12 noon-2:00 p.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 863-6747. Florist: Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ignacio Gaona (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Mr. Ignacio Gaona, 86, husband of the late Ethel Mae Hart Gaona. Mr. Gaona was a native of San Benito, TX and was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was in the auto parts manufacturing. Family members include his daughter, Juanita Gaona of Atlanta, GA; sons, Frank Gaona of Raymondville, TX, Gilbert Gaona of Montpelier, Ohio and Jerome Lee Frazier of Appling, GA. Crypt side funeral services will be held Friday, May 26, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, with Military Honors. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Johnnie R. Davis (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Mr. Johnnie R. Davis, Sr., 81, husband of the late Almeta Davis, entered into rest on Monday May 22, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Sunday May 28, 2006, at the Bradford O'Keffe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Interment will be in the Crest Lawn Cemetery, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Mr. Davis, a native of Beaumont, Mississippi, was retired from the US Air Force, having served in WWII. He was a member of the Ocean Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie R. 'Butch' and Lindsey Davis, Jr., Florence, Alabama; one daughter and son-in-law Cynthia and Mike Greenwell, Appling, Ga.; one sister; Ernestine Johnston, Beaumont, Mississippi; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
Effie D. Battle (SHARON, Pa.)
SHARON, Pa. -Mrs. Effie D. Battled died November 1, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Estella Phillips and Lena Mae Robertson of; sister-in-law, Mae Evans of Warrenton; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held November 5, 2005 at Friendship Baptist Church in Pa. with internment in Morefield Cemetery in Hermitage, Pa.
Martha Deas McJunkin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Martha Deas McJunkin, wife of the late Mr. Howard McJunkin, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Doctors Hospital. She lived her life in Augusta, Georgia, and Dallas, Texas. Graveside services will be held this Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the Gracewood Cemetery, Gracewood, GA, with the Reverend John Courson officiating. Family and friends should assemble at the graveside. Survivors include her son, Charles McJunkin and two grandsons, Gary Beck and Chuck McJunkin. Mrs. McJunkin was a member of the Liberty Council # 12 Daughters of America. She was a member of the First Southern Methodist Church where she was a former teacher of the Faith Bible Class, and she had retired from the Richmond County Board of Education. No visitation is planned. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John C. "Jake" Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. John Cullen Price, Sr., 80, entered into rest on Monday, May 22, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. George Jones officiating. Born on May 6, 1926 in Lyons, GA Mr. Price served his country with the United States Marines in World War II and laid critically wounded for three days in the Marshall Islands before assistance arrived. Mr. Price also received the Purple Heart Medal of Honor. After serving our country, he worked for Spector Freight Lines until retirement. Family members include his wife of 60 years, Melba R. Price, Martinez; two sons, Larry Price (Kathy), Martinez, and Johnny Price (Patricia) of Evans; one half-brother, Donald Price (Carolyn), Augusta; one half-sister Joanne Blanchard, Augusta; two nieces, Patsy Garcia and Lanie Walker of Augusta; five grandchildren, Beth Heath (Chris), N. Augusta; Larry Price, Jr. (Kristen), Angela Price, Cullen Price (Andrea) and Sarah Price all of Evans; and five great grandchildren, Karly and Caroline Heath of N.Augusta and Jade, Alexandra and Savannah of Evans. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax , VA 22038-1131 or St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904 Platt's Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166
Jean Rutland Green (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Jean Carolyn Rutland Green, entered in to rest on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at the residence. A Graveside service will be held at 12:00 (Noon) on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Chuck Eberhart officiating. Mrs. Green was employed by the City of Augusta for 23 years. Everyone knew her as "Mama Jean." She enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband. It was said she never met a stranger and was loved by everyone. She enjoyed people and her country music and was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to bake and was known as a great cook. Mom gives thanks to Alice Jordon for her support and help. The family gives thanks to Hospice nurse Cindi Reimer. Survivors include her husband James "Butch" Green, one son, Byron Richard Ward of Augusta, and five daughters, Sandra O'Brien and Debbie Eberhart both of Florida, Susan Ward of Phoenix, Arizona, Bobbie Ward Calamas of Martinez, Sharon Crnkovich of Florida and ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m. If so desired Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Road, suite F-104 Augusta, GA 30904 Platt's Funeral Home 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636
Geneva D. Bailey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, May 22, 2006 at Forest Lake Nursing Home, Mrs. Geneva D. Bailey, 74, formerly of Summer Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call 1630 Apple Valley Drive or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Patricia O'Connor Radeck (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Patricia O'Connor Radeck entered into eternal happiness, Sunday, May 21, 2006. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with the Rev. Martino Nuygen as celebrant. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Radeck was an active and life long resident of Augusta, GA. She was a devout Catholic, dear and loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Radeck was active in numerous civic and cultural organizations including St. Joseph Hospital, Morris Museum of Art, the Augusta Garden Club, and Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Mrs. Radeck was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and the Augusta Country Club. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Survivors include two sons, John O'Connor Radeck of Evans, GA and Matthew Patrick Radeck of Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, Janet Radeck Bonifer of Los Angeles, CA and Julie Radeck Harari of San Diego, CA; and seven grandchildren, John O'Connor Radeck, Jr., Philip Wilson Radeck, Ashley Radeck Babbitt, Jonathan Radeck Harari, Caroline O'Connor Harari, Adam Patrick Bonifer, and John Alexander Bonifer. Pallbearers will be John Radeck, Jr., Philip Radeck, Lee Babbitt, Wright McLeod, Clark Ashton, and Scott Elliott. Platt's Funeral Home 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636
Alice W. Smart (Augusta, GA)
Augusta, GA - Entered into rest Sunday, May 21, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Alice W. Smart, 95, of Grand Boulevard. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Dex Elva Dominy (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Ms. Dex Elva Hardaway Dominy, age 95, will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Brown Memorial Baptist Church with interment to follow at Westview Cemetery. Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online register book please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com .
Frances Newsome (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN - Mrs. Frances McLeskey Newsome, 75, of Summit Drive, Aiken, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at St. John's United Methodist Church. Rev. M. Eugene Mullikin and Rev. George Howe will officiate. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Newsome was born in Anderson, SC to the late Warren Harrison and Mary Ella Hudson McLeskey. She attended the University of Georgia, received her Associate Degree in Nursing from USCA, her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from USC in Columbia, and her Masters in Nursing from MCG. She was a member of the Nursing Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau. She worked as an RN with DHEC as the head nurse in Home Health for three counties. She worked at MCG and at Aurora, part of Aiken Regional Medical Center. She was a volunteer for the Aiken County Free Medical Clinic and a member of its board and a member of the Croft House board. She was also a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and its Circle 13. She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Wilson Newsome; a daughter, Sarah Newsome (Darrell) Bauer, Lawrenceville, GA; two sons, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Richard Wilson (Linda) Newsome, Jr., Indianapolis, IN, Robert Warren Newsome, Aiken; and three grandchildren, Brian Warren Newsome, Laura Ann Newsome and Sarah Elayne Bauer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, 1016 Vaucluse Road, Aiken, SC 29801; St. John's United Methodist Church, Aiken, SC; The Free Medical Clinic. PO Box 1294, Aiken, SC 29802-1294. Please visit Mrs. Newsome's online memorial at http://shellhousefuneralhomel.com The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 PM at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc., 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC
Annie Hutto Stallings (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C.-Funeral Services for Mrs. Annie Hutto Stallings, 90, of Stallings Road, Jackson, SC, who died May 21, 2006, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Michael D. Riddle, Chaplain Ken Gross and Rev. Allen Cantrell officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Stallings was a native of Orangeburg County, SC, a former resident of Ellenton, having made Jackson her home for the past 54 years. She was a member of Green Pond Baptist Church and wife of the late Mr. B. H. Stallings. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Buck and Sue Stallings and Joe Stallings, all of Jackson; two daughters, Virginia Weaver, Jackson and Judy Jordan, Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers, Fred Hutto, New Ellenton and Tom Hutto, Bath; a sister, Thelma Yonce, North Augusta; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Danny Webster, Ron May, Dennis LaFever, Robert Crumley,Buster Beard and Raymond Hutto. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Tuesday evening from 6 to 8. The family will be at the residence of Buck and Sue Stallings, 111 Timberland Road, Jackson, SC. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome
Helen M. Lunsford (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.-Funeral Arrangements for Mrs. Helen M. Lunsford of Ambassador Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died May 22, 2006, will be announced. Mrs. Lunsford was the wife of Mr. B.J. Lunsford. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Michael Seafus (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Funeral service for Baby Issac Michael Seafus will be held Wed. May 24 at 3:00 PM at Kingdom Life Center. Parents are Michael and Veronica Seafus. Grandparents, Janet Snell, Charles Walden, Ressie Seafus and Robert Davis. Family can be contacted at 236 Walden St., Wadley or Davis in Louisville.
Margie Hinton (MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.)
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - Margie Parrish Hinton, age 83, died Monday, May 22, 2006 at Ocochee Regional Medical Hospital in Milledgeville. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens in Thomson, with Dr. James M. Ramsey, pastor of Thomson First Baptist Church, officiating. A native of Carroll County, Georgia, Mrs. Hinton moved to Thomson in 1943 following completion of Cosmetology School in Valdosta. She married Wilton Hinton in 1945, shortly after his return from active duty in WWII, and operated Margie's Beauty Shop until her retirement in 1987. Mr. & Mrs. Hinton were active members of Thomson First Baptist Church, where Mrs. Hinton was a faithful member of Grace Sunday school class. The couple made their home in Thomson until moving to Milledgeville in 2001. Survivors include husband, Wilton Hinton; a brother, James Parrish of Greensboro, Ga.; one son, Bill Hinton (Jill) of Milledgeville; one daughter, Ann Hayduk (Fred) of Wadsworth, Ohio; four grandchildren, Scott Hayduk (Sally) of Wadsworth, Jon Hayduk (Tavia) of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Rebecca Hinton of Athens, Ga. and Sky Hinton of Milledgeville; three great grandchildren, Tevin, Molly and Peyton. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Thomson First Baptist Church. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com The Hinton family will receive friends following the service at Thomson First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Curtis Funeral Home.
John C.'Jake' Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. John Cullen Price, Sr., 80, entered into rest on Monday, May 22, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. George Jones officiating. Born on May 6, 1926 in Lyons, GA Mr. Price served his country with the United States Marines in World War II and laid critically wounded for three days in the Marshall Islands before assistance arrived. Mr. Price also received the Purple Heart Medal of Honor. After serving our country, he worked for Spector Freight Lines until retirement. Family members include his wife of 60 years, Melba R. Price, Martinez; two sons, Larry Price (Kathy), Martinez, and Johnny Price (Patricia) of Evans; one step-brother, Donald Price (Carolyn), Augusta; one step-sister Joanne Blanchard, Augusta; two nieces, Patsy Garcia and Lanie Walker of Augusta; five grandchildren, Beth Heath (Chris), N. Augusta; Larry Price, Jr. (Kristen), Angela Price, Cullen Price (Andrea) and Sarah Price all of Evans; and five great grandchildren, Karly and Caroline Heath of N.Augusta and Jade, Alexandra and Savannah of Evans. The family will receive friends tonight, Tuesday, May 23, 2006 from 7 until 9 PM at Platts Funeral Home, Belair Rd. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax , VA 22038-1131 or St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904 Platt's Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Danny Neal Hill (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Danny Neal Hill, age 54, of Augusta, a loving husband, father and grandfather entered into rest Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Born in Knoxville, TN, he was a son of Pauline Wright Hill of Knoxville and the late William Fred Hill. Mr. Hill had lived in Augusta for the last 23 years. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is his wife of 37 years Pattie Hill; daughter Teresa Berg and husband John of Athens, Ga.; son Larry Hill of Augusta, Ga.; brothers Gary Hill, Steve Hill, Dennis Hill, and sister Sue Spickard all of Knoxville, Tn.; grandchildren Brandon Marchant of Athens, Ga., Justin Hill of Augusta, Ga., Isabella Berg, Megan Berg, Grace Berg, and John Martin Berg, Jr. all of Athens, Ga. Services and burial will be held in Knoxville, Tn., under the direction of Bridges Funeral Home. ( 865 ) 523-4999 Poteet Funeral Homes, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Ga. 30907 (706) 860-0009 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Tracy S. Teasley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday May 21, 2006, at Portbridge Hospice, Mr. Tracy Stephens Teasley, husband of Jane R. Teasley of Martinez, son of the late Hercules and Lessie Ivey Teasley. Surviving family members include his son: Tracy Stephens Teasley Jr. of Grovetown; daughter: Stephanie Teasley ( Paul) Eicher of Lincolnton,Ga; grandchildren: Tracy S. Teasley III, Tanner Spencer Eicher; brothers: Donald L. (Phyllis) Teasley, John A. (Judy) Teasley II . Mr. Teasley was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta and married to Jane for 43 years. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged in 1959. He had been a licensed real estate agent since 1959 and was the owner of Tracy S. Teasley Real Estate and Insurance Company from 1963 to 1995. He was a member of the Augusta Board of Realtors. He was an active member of Woodlawn United Methodist Churchand Chairman of the Administrative Board Council. He was a member of the Turner - England Fellowship Class, head usher, head greeter, president of the Methodist Men's Club and was a certified lay speaker. As a former member of Mize Memorial United Methodist Church, he had been the Chairman of the Finance Committee. He was a past member of the Richmond County Republican Party and a past president and member of the Augusta Jaycees. He was a loving husband, daddy and papa who loved his God and church; he will be missed daily. Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 24 at 11:00 A.M. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church with Rev. C.W. Edwards and Mary Kollarik officiating. Burial at Westover Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Tuesday Night at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be David Usry, David Whitfield, Matt Griffin, C.L. Johnson, Troy Ward, Danny Eicher. Honorary Pallbearers are the Turner-England Fellowship Class. Memorials may be made to the Portsbridge Foundation Hospice @ 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909 or the Duffy & Ed Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund @ Woodlawn United Methodist Church : 2220 Walton Way, Augusta, Ga. 30904. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors: 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30907 (706)364-8484.
Nancy Locklear (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on May 21, 2006 at her residence, Mrs. Nancy Angelina Rowley Locklear, 40, devoted companion of Michael Watkins. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bobby Coleman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the service. Nancy was born in Ansbach, Germany. She was loved by all that met her and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Karin Andrews and Jack Andrews; two sons, Joshua Aaron Locklear and Kyler Dylan Watkins; a daughter, Casey Lynn Locklear; a brother, James L. Rowley, Jr. and two step brothers, Chris and Jason Rowley; a sister, Courtney Andrews. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 706 863-6747 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Johnnie R. Davis (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Mr. Johnnie R. Davis, Sr., 81, husband of the late Almeta Davis, entered into rest on Monday May 22, 2006. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
Helen M. Lunsford (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.- Funeral services for Mrs. Helen M. Lunsford, 67, of Ambassador Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died May 22, 2006, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Chaplain Dexter Lambert officiating. Interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Mrs. Lunsford was a native of Greer, SC, a former resident of Laurens, having made North Augusta her home for the past 38 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Billy J. Lunsford; one son, Billy Joe Lunsford, Jr., Clearwater; two daughters, Diane Lesser, North Augusta and Tina Sikes, Clearwater; two sisters, Alma Harris, Pomaria, SC and Gladys Fowler, Easley, SC; four grandchildren, Melissa Lunsford, B.J. Lunsford, Mitchell Lesser and Jessica Sikes; two great grandchildren, Joseph Lunsford and Aleta Johnson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Wednesday evening from 6 to 8. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of NorthAugusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Gloria M. Conlon (GEORGETOWN, S.C.)
GEORGETOWN, S.C. - Gloria Mills Conlon, 80, of Wedgefield Plantation, entered into rest Friday, May 19, 2006 at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrell's Inlet. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, GA with Father C. Alexander McDonald officiating. Mrs. Conlon was born in Augusta, GA and lived in North Augusta for 35 years prior to moving to Georgetown. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, The Ladies Alter Society, Armed Forces GC, Midland Valley Country Club, and Houndslake Country Club. In Georgetown, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Women of Wedgefield, WPCC Ladies Golf Association, and the Red Hat Society. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Bucky Mathis, of Georgetown; son and daughter-in-law Michael Kirk and Kim Conlon, of Augusta, three grandchildren Gloria Michelle Mathis, Blair (Mia) Mathis, all of Georgetown, Lindsay Renee Conlon, of Augusta, one great grandchild, Christopher Julian Mathis, of Georgetown, and a brother Bonnie Mills, of Augusta. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Rowland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Elsie M. Via (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - AUGUSTA, GA - Elsie M. Via, age 70, of Augusta, entered into rest Sunday, May 21, 2006 at University Hospital following a long illness. Family members include her two sons, Michael A. Via and wife Rebecca of Augusta, and David E. Via of Blythe, GA; her sister, Dorothy Walker of Clifton Forge, VA; two brothers, Ellis J. Vest of Covington, VA, and James E. Vest of Fairfax, VA; three grandchildren, Timothy M. Via, Elizabeth V. Corbitt, and Leah R. Via, all of Augusta; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Born in Clifton Forge, VA, she was a daughter of the late Gorman Ellis Vest and Gracie Lee Vest and had lived in Augusta for the last 40 years. She dedicated over 30 years to nursing, having worked at Talmadge Hospital, University Hospital, and retired from Georgia State Regional Hospital with 20 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral will be heldat 3:00PM Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel with Dr. Jon Reimer, Michael A. Via, and Warren Hylton officiating. Pallbearers will be Timothy M. Via, Sanford "Bucky" Corbitt, Luke Ishee, Rick Crews, Kenny Raborn, and Jimmie Gilliland. The family will receive friends 7:00PM to 9:00PM Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; 2623 Washington Rd., Suite 104; Augusta, GA 30904. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, GA 30906 (706) 798-8886. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Margaret H. Elgin (SALUDA, S.C.)
SALUDA, S.C. - Margaret Hammond Elgin, 53 died Tuesday May 23, 2006 at her home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday May 25, 2006 at 2 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Mrs. Elgin was a native of Greenwood County, and was retired from Quality Stitching Co. Survivors include her husband Sammy Barton of Saluda, one son Richard Elgin of North Augusta, three daughters Angela Cleveland of Newberry, Hope Gibson of North Augusta, Annette Barton of Saluda, four sisters Nora Jane Pitcher of Harlem, Becky Lawton of Plum Branch, Vivian Sprouse, Ethel Crawford of Edgefield and 8 grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Nellie Dandridge (WILLISTON, S.C.)
WILLISTON, S.C.- Services for Nellie Dandridge, 85, widow of Donald Dandridge will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24 at Elko Baptist Church with burial at the Barnwell United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. Mrs. Dandridge died on Monday. Born in Barnwell County she was a daughter of the late Daniel Adrian and Catherine Bowman Kinard. She retired from International Lighting, Inc. Saint Louis, Missouri. After retiring she worked as an in home Health Care provider. She was a member of Elko Baptist Church; the Clara Hitt Sunday school class where she served as secretary and was a long-standing member of the W.M.U. Mrs. Nellie was first married to the late William C. Evans. Survivors include her children, Rollis and Pat Evans of Williston, Randy and Georgeann Drake of Saint Louis, Missouri; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Two daughters, Diane Thompson, Catherine Stehle and a son, Jack Evans preceded her in death. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Henry Bussey (NEW ORLEANS, La.)
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Mr. Henry Bussey died May 17, 2006 in New Orleans, La. Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Doyle Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Blythe, Ga. with full Millitary Honor accorded. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1 p.m. Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800s.
Robert Babb (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
GREENSBORO, Ga. - Mr. Robert Andrew Babb, age 81, of Greensboro, died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Walker United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, in charge of arrangements.
Annie Hutto Stallings (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C. -Funeral Services for Mrs. Annie Hutto Stallings, 90, of Stallings Road, Jackson, SC, who died May 21, 2006, will be conducted this Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Michael D. Riddle, Chaplain Ken Gross and Rev. Allen Cantrell officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Johnathan Hitchcock (TENNILLE, Ga.)
TENNILLE, Ga. -Master Johnathan Paul Hitchcock, infant son of Jenny Hitchcock of Tennille, died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Zeta Cemetery, Tennille. May and Smith Funeral Directors, Sandersville, in charge of these arrangements.
Floyd Johnson (GIBSON, Ga.)
GIBSON, Ga. - Mr. Floyd Johnson, 88, of Bealsprings Rd., entered into rest Monday, May 22, 2006 at McDuffie Regional Medical Center, Thomson, Ga. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 24, 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be no further funeral services for Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a native of Warren County but lived in Glascock County most of his life. He was an avid fisherman and will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mrs. Lizzie Whitehead Johnson; two sons, Larry Johnson of Springfield, Mass. and Gary Johnson of Gibson; one daughter, Marilyn J. Peebles of Gibson; one brother, Mr. Marion F. Hunnicutt of Thomson; five grandchildren, Steven Johnson of Gibson, Rhonda Johnson, Steven Johnson, Emily Johnson and Jason Johnson all of Springfield, Mass; four great-grandchildren, Gabrille Peebles, Richard Johnson, Kyle Johnson and Jessica Johnson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Malar J. Hunnicutt, one brother, Cleon Hunnicutt and one sister Sylvester Hunnicutt. Sheppard Funeral Home, Gibson, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Tommie Johnson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Tommie Johnson, 92, of 416 LeCompte Avenue, entered into eternal rest on Friday morning May 19, 2006 at the National Health Care Center, North Augusta, S.C. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2006 from the Second Providence Baptist Church, North Augusta, S.C. with the Rev. Dr. Albert James officiating and Rev. Adolph Hollis III delivering the Eulogy. Interment will follow in Walker Memorial Park, Augusta, Ga. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Fannie Simpkins Johnson of the home; three sons, Thomas Henry (Helen) Johnson, Augusta, Vernon Bernard (Juliana) Johnson, Augusta, Wendell Padraic (Kelly) Johnson, Covington, Ga.; one daughter, Dr. Elizabeth (Dr. Ronald D.) Ray, Orangeburg, S.C.; one sister, Mrs. Louise Johnson Frazier, North Augusta; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Alberta D. Johnson, Augusta; one brother-in-law, Col. William J. Simpkins, College Park, Md.; other friends and relatives. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday May 23, 2006 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. or at the residence. The remains will be placed in the church on Wednesday May 24, 2006, one hour prior to the services. The funeral procession will leave the residence at 10:45 a.m. Miller's Funeral Home, 136 Kershaw St., SE Aiken, S.C., (803) 649-2055. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Shirley Dixon Campbell (SARDIS, Ga.)
SARDIS, Ga. - Shirley Dixon Campbell, age 70, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at home in Sardis. She was born in Burke County and was retired from Sylvania Yarn Systems after 31 years of service. She was also a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Girard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelley E. and Lillie M. Glisson Dixon and brother, Percy Dixon. Survivors include husband, Arnold Kincade Campbell of Sardis; daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie Kay Campbell and David A. Cohn of North Augusta, SC; three sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold Dean Campbell of Sardis, Emory Todd and Virginia B. Campbell of Sardis and Rodney Kincade and April D. Campbell of Waynesboro; two sisters, Genee D. Barnes of Augusta and Elaine D. Wrenn of Vidalia; two brothers, Willard Dixon of Augusta and Clyde Dixon of Girard; four grandchildren, Flynt Campbell, Brynt Campbell, Casey Caldwell and Courtney Caldwell; several nieces and nephews. Visitation: Wednesday, May 24,2006 at 7:00 until 9:00 PM at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in Sylvania. Graveside Services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the Sardis Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Yonce Lively and Rev. Karen Zeigler officiating. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in Sylvania in charge of all arrangements. 912-564-2331.
Kathryn Moore (BARTOW, Fla.)
BARTOW, Fla. - Kathryn F. Moore, age 51, died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Visitation: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Services at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Thompson-Strickland-Waters Chapel. Interment held at Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Anthony Natson (STATESBORO, Ga.)
STATESBORO, Ga. - Mr. Anthony Leon (Lamb) Natson, age 57, of Statesboro, passed into eternal rest Friday, May 19, 2006. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. at the Charlestown United Methodist Church in Screven County. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Craig R. Tremble and Son's Funeral Home, Statesboro, in charge.
Jean Rutland Green (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Jean Carolyn Rutland Green, entered in to rest on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at the residence. A Graveside service will be held at 12:00 (Noon) on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Chuck Eberhart officiating. Mrs. Green was employed by the City of Augusta for 23 years. Everyone knew her as "Mama Jean." She enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband. It was said she never met a stranger and was loved by everyone. She enjoyed people and her country music and was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to bake and was known as a great cook. Mom gives thanks to Alice Jordon for her support and help. The family gives thanks to Hospice nurse Cindi Reimer. Survivors include her husband James "Butch" Green; one son, Byron Richard Ward of Augusta, and five daughters, Sandra O'Brien and Debbie Eberhart both of Florida, Susan Ward of Phoenix, Arizona, Bobbie Ward Calamas of Martinez, Sharon Crnkovich of Florida and ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m. If so desired Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Road, suite F-104 Augusta, GA 30904 Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ann Foy Moore (SNELLING, S.C.)
SNELLING, S.C. - Ann Foy Moore, 79, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Services will be held at 4:00PM Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Seven Pines Baptist Church, Snelling, SC, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the home from 6:00-8:00PM. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Elbert Timothy Moore of Snelling; son Elbert Timothy Moore, Jr.(Scottie) of Snelling; daughters Ellen Moore(George Sanders) of Irmo, SC and Kathryn M. Thompson(Donnie) of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Tiffany Moore, Richmond Turner Moore(Parker), Edward Foy Moore, Jenny T. Oyler(Ryan), Jessica T. Villalon(Denny); great grandchildren Michael Thompson, Jeremy Oyler, Justin Oyler, Brandon Oyler, Dylan Villalon and Brent Moore; sister Georgia F. Fields of Barnwell, and brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws Roy Fields, Margie Foy, Irma Moore, all of Barnwell, Walter Smith of Arden, NC and Joseph Pesa of St. Cloud, FL; and a number of cousins, nieces andnephews. She was predeceased by her parents John Watkins and Mary Schumpert Foy, brothers Harry Lee Foy and John Jacob Foy and a grandson, John Anthony Thompson. Mrs. Moore was born in Saluda County, SC on September 25, 1926. She attended Indian Creek and Hollywood schools in Saluda County and Old Ellenton and Dunbarton schools in Barnwell County before graduating from Barnwell High School. She worked for Amerotron, Shuron and World Book Encyclopedia and retired as School Food Service Director for Barnwell School District #45. She was a member of Seven Pines Baptist Church and a member of the Laura Love Sunday School Class. She was past chairman of the Barnwell County Nursing Home Board of Trustees, served on the Barnwell County Beautification Committee, was a long time community chairperson for the American Cancer Society and was a loyal member of the Democratic Party. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all in need. At her request, memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Barnwell County Veterans Park, Post Office Box 160, Barnwell, SC 29812, in honor of those who served. Mole Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements Mole Funeral Home (6BM) 803-259-3166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James O. Peavy (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mr. James Otis Peavy of Leathersville Rd. died Sat., May 20 at his residence. He was 67. Funeral services will be held TODAY at 1 p.m. at Republican United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Hephzibah Church Cemetery, Lincoln County. Survivors include his wife, Therissa Burke Peavy and son, Mark Peavy, both of Lincolnton; sisters, Betty Barber, and Ruth Smart, both of Mt. Pleasant, Tx; grandchildren, Bradley Peavy, Montana Peavy, and Mina Peavy. Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jack Brown (DAVISBORO, Ga.)
DAVISBORO, Ga. - Jack Brown of Davisboro died Monday May 22. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday May 25 at the Downs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Brown residence, 6447 South Sparta Davisboro Road, Davisboro. May & Smith Funeral Directors.
Anthony W. Kendall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Anthony W. Kendall entered into rest on Friday, May 19, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. He worked in Construction at Savannah River Plant. Mr. Kendall was forwarded to his home town: Selmer Mortuary, 43 Falcon Road, Selmer, Tenn. 38375 (731)645-3426. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Anna Belle Cross (KITE, Ga.)
KITE, Ga. - Anna Belle Riggs Cross, age 67, of Kite, GA died on Monday, May 22, 2006, at her residence after an extended illness. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 25th, at 2 PM in the Chapel of Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary with the Rev. Allen Meeks and Rev. Craig Tillman officiating. Interment will be in the Kite City Cemetery. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Mary Ann Westbrook (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Ann Bell Westbrook of Grovetown will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Water Branch Baptist Church, Grovetown, with Rev. Michael Bostic, Eulogist. Interment in the Water Branch Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in state in the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Survivors are one daughter, Christy Bell; one son, Michael Bell; mother, Ruth Helen Bell of Grovetown; three sisters, Shirley (Robert) Germany, Harlem; Christine (Jimmy) Jones of Grovetown and Barbara (Michael) Bostic of Augusta; two brothers, Willie (Avinelle) Bell and Ricky Bell all of Grovetown; one granddaughter, Iesha Bell of Grovetown and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral procession will leave the residence 122 Walton Dr., Grovetown at 1:15 p.m. The body can be viewed at Moores's Funeral Home, Harlem, after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson, Ga., in charge. Signthe guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Terence Lee Priest (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Terence Lee Priest, 46, entered into rest May 19, 2006, at the Emanuel Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, GA. Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
Ralph Waldo Cail (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Ralph Waldo Cail, age 96, died Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah. Funeral services at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Sylvania Baptist Church. Interment held at East Side Cemetery in Statesboro, Ga. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mary Bertha Benning (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, May 21, 2006 in the University Hospital, Mrs. Mary Bertha Benning of Fleming Ave. She was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church of which Rev. Dr. Johnny R. Hatney is pastor and was retired from the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dent's Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Mr. John Benning; two sons, Johnnie Benning, Augusta, Willie Benning, Plainfield, N.J.; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Wilson and Mrs. Virginia Walford, Augusta; two grandchildren, Mr. Oliver Benning, Jr. and Ms. Shelia Reeves; four great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Bruce J. Hymas (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Bruce J. Hymas, age 76, entered into rest Sunday, May 21, 2006 at his residence. Family members include his beloved wife of 52 years Mamie Hymas, his children Lynnette Swearingen and husband Jerry of North Augusta, SC., Claudia Fogle and husband Stephen of Hephzibah, Ga., Susan Duncan of Kooskia, Idaho, Stephanie Jakubov and husband Kenneth of Augusta, Ga., Ramona Spicer and husband Michael, Tara Thomas and husband Clifford, Kevin Hymas and wife Alicia all of Hephzibah, Ga., three brothers Jay Hymas of Liberty, Idaho, Leroy Hymas of Grover, Wyoming, Terry Hymas of Logan, Utah, three sisters Fern Christensen of Hurricane, Utah, Elaine Budge of Pocatello, Idaho, Elva Williams of West Jordan, Utah, twenty six grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Mr. Hymas was born in Hunter, Utah and had lived in Augusta most of his life. He was the son of the late Ivan Hymas and Harriet Della Jenkins Hymas. Mr. Hymas was a retired salesman for Sears. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel with Elder Edward Elliott conducting the services. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 (706)798-8886 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Donald P. Aaron (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, May 21, 2006 at University Hospital. Mr. Donald Patrick Aaron, 60, of Holley Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call the residence or W. H. MAYS MORTUARY, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Ruby M. Stevenson (BLYTHE, Ga.)
BLYTHE, Ga. - Mrs. Ruby M. Stevenson, 88, loving wife of the late Jess T. Stevenson, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 21, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at James Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Mc Lofton officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt.Moriah Cemetery. Mrs. Stevenson was a Baptist and a homemaker. She is survived by her children Therisa Ann (Marshall) Rowlen, Gibson, Ga. and Brenda Jean Watts, Wrens, Ga. one sisters, Dorothy James; a brother, Walter Hayes; 7 Grandchildren, Freddie Prickett Jr., Christopher Rowlen, Ann Meek, Jennifer Schaefer, Marsha (Ricky) Phillips, Nicholas Atkinson, Brandon Atkinson, and 6 Great Grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chris Rowlen, Ricky Phillips, Fred Prickett, Greg Watts, Jimmy Baker, Carey Smith. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
Charlotte Coleman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Mrs. Charlotte Hunt Coleman, 62, beloved wife of Jackie A. Coleman, Sr. of Warrenton, GA. Mrs. Coleman was born at Ft. Gordon, GA, and had lived most of her life in the Augusta area. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Church of God. Additional survivors include her sons, Jackie A. Coleman, Jr. of Mitchell, GA, Robert W. Coleman (Robin) of Calhoun Falls, SC and Timothy L. Coleman of Augusta; daughter, Lavonna Smith; grandchildren, Deortha Coleman, Melvin Coleman, Christopher Coleman, Mackenzie Coleman, Brittany Kimsey, Jennifer Kimsey, Kristen Kimsey, Erica L. Coleman, Brittany Smith and Lindsay Smith; great-grandchild, Nathanial J. Coleman; sisters, Arlene Stanfield, Darline (Lee Roy) Inglett, Janice (Gene) Howell, Deborah Cox, Vickie (Danny) Harrison, Jackie Cox, Montez Taylor, Kim (J.R.) McGee and Tammy Baird. Mrs. Coleman was predeceased by her parents, Dorothy Hunt Cox, Robert Hunt, Wilbur Clinton Cox and sister Wilma Cox Nunn and granddaughter Sharlene Coleman. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, 2 PM, at New Horizon Church of God with Rev. Ralph Kitchens officiating. ( Mrs. Coleman will lie in state one hour prior to the service) Pallbearers will be her nephews and brothers-in-law. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call at the home of Darline Inglett, 1016 Papaya St. Augusta, GA 30904 Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.
Conner O'Bryan (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Wyatt Conner O'Bryan infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton L. and Allene Koone O'Bryan of Mayfield Rd. entered into rest Sunday, at the Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. in Westover Memorial Park. Additional survivors include paternal grandparents, Clifton and Gail O'Bryan; maternal grandparents, Troy and Elizabeth Koone; maternal great-grandmother, Frances Koone all of Augusta; paternal great-grandmothers Joyce Smith of Aiken and Grace Hatcher of Langley and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Martha Deas McJunkin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Annie Hutto Stallings (JACKSON, S.C.)
Jean Rutland Green (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Geneva D. Bailey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mary Bertha Benning (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Tommie Johnson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Donald P. Aaron (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Nellie Dandridge (WILLISTON, S.C.)
Patricia O'Connor Radeck (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Charlotte Coleman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Donald Patrick Aaron (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Helen M. Lunsford (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Danny Neal Hill (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Johnnie R. Davis (HARLEM, Ga.)
John C. "Jake" Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Bruce J. Hymas (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Shirley Dixon Campbell (SARDIS, Ga.)
Terence Lee Priest (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Eunice C. Williams (CHICAGO, Ill.)
Tracy S. Teasley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jean Rutland Green (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Margie Hinton (MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.)
Mary Ann Westbrook (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Ann Foy Moore (SNELLING, S.C.)
Harold D. Lee (NEW YORK, N.Y.)
Mary Bertha Benning (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Annie Hutto Stallings (JACKSON, S.C.)
Patricia Radeck (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Johnnie R. Davis (APPLING, Ga.)
John C.'Jake' Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Frances Meadows (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Gloria Conlon (GEORGETOWN, S.C.)
Margaret H. Elgin (SALUDA, S.C.)
Ruby M. Stevenson (BLYTHE, Ga.)
James O. Peavy (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Anthony Natson (STATESBORO, Ga.)
Anthony W. Kendall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Gloria M. Conlon (GEORGETOWN, S.C.)
Ralph Waldo Cail (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Johnathan Hitchcock (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Dex Elva Dominy (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Henry Bussey (NEW ORLEANS, La.)
Helen M. Lunsford (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Overtime
Augusta State sophomore Garrett Phillips shot 77 on Tuesday and leads the Greater Atlanta Women's Amateur Championship by one shot over Augusta's Laura Coble.
Squad claims Sweet success
Already feeling the early afternoon humidity Monday at Newman Tennis Center, Tom Tufts suddenly felt the heat as well.
Overtime
In Peachtree City, Ga., NCAA Division II Player of the Year Scott Brown, of North Augusta, shared medalist honors in a U.S. Open local qualifier stacked with collegiate players.
Barbaro faces lengthy rehab
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa.- Barbaro was on his feet Monday in his 12-by-12 stall, and that's where he'll be for the next few days, the next few weeks and probably the next few months.
Spartans fail in siege of Rome
The Augusta Spartans were eliminated from the American Indoor Football League playoff picture with their 37-34 loss at Rome on Friday, but the Spartans showed plenty of promise for the future.
League wants team based in Los Angeles or Anaheim
DENVER - The NFL is spending $10 million to help Los Angeles and Anaheim with their plans for bringing the league back to the nation's second-largest media market.
Was President Bush's Sept. 11 response un-Christian?
The news media focuses on evangelical and Roman Catholic politicking, routinely ignoring such liberal Protestant activism as United Methodist Church officials' onslaught against policies of George W. Bush, an adult convert to their denomination.
Spartans fail in siege of Rome
The Augusta Spartans were eliminated from the American Indoor Football League playoff picture with their 37-34 loss at Rome on Friday, but the Spartans showed plenty of promise for the future.
Spartans fail in siege of Rome
Charles Gibson named anchor of "World News Tonight"
Jack Bauer saves the day on the '24' finale - but all isn't swell
'American Idol' has global reach
LOS ANGELES - Rohit Sarang of Bombay, India, was a Chris Daughtry fan but is eager to see if Katharine McPhee or Taylor Hicks is crowned the latest "American Idol."
'Lost' heads into its season finale vowing to find answers
Jack Bauer saves the day on the '24' finale - but all isn't swell
NEW YORK - At the end of the day, Jack Bauer's job was clear.
Charles Gibson named anchor of "World News Tonight"
NEW YORK - ABC appointed Charles Gibson as the new anchor of its struggling "World News Tonight" broadcast on Tuesday, replacing Elizabeth Vargas.
'American Idol' has global reach
'Lost' heads into its season finale vowing to find answers
NEW YORK - So what's the deal with that number sequence - 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42 - on ABC's serial drama "Lost"?
If boy is worth trouble, reveal secret to mom
Picture perfect
It's a wrap for prom season, but the pictures are still coming. Here are glimpses of the festivities:
If boy is worth trouble, reveal secret to mom
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: I think I love this guy. My mother doesn't know that I love or like him. She bans me from talking to him or even looking at him too hard. She said that she will put him in jail for statutory rape if she sees me with him again. I'm 17 and she can't do that now, and I still want him. What should I do, tell my mother the relationship we have secretly or keep it a secret until I move out the house.
Video gamers have reason to be excited about 2006
Spotted
Shaneca Simmons poses with Bow Wow after the Most Wanted Tour at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. For more photos, log on to The Augusta Chronicle's blog at spotted.augusta.com.
Question of the week
Here are the results of last week's question:
Xtreme calendar
GOT TALENT?: The Georgia Music Teen Contest is looking for performers ages 15-18 for their talent competition. Deadline is July 11. Single performers who are Georgia residents and state high school students can submit two songs on a CD along with a rsum that includes your name, address, phone number and a recent photo to: Entertainment Resource Services Inc., P.O. Box 1469, Tucker, GA 30085. Any kind of music is acceptable. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and get to perform at the 28th annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards in Atlanta on Sept. 16.
Making their way
The Mood has played a teacher-retirement reception in Columbia County, Greenbrier High School's coffeehouse and a show at the Martinez Dippin' Dots.
Quick Hits
'Headbangers Ball: The Revenge'
Mystery of yawns perplexes scientists
There are a lot of weird things in this world, and many of them have even stranger explanations.
Mystery of yawns perplexes scientists
Video gamers have reason to be excited about 2006
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 for real fans), held May 10-12 in Los Angeles, is the one exposition that any video game lover waits for all year. This is the show where all of the mysteries and rumors surrounding all of the games and game consoles we have been talking for the past year are finally resolved.
Donations will help sheriff's office
Aiken has appealing aftertaste
Coker Spring was once water source for Aiken
Public safety department honors employees
The Augusta Chronicle ©2012 Morris Communications, LLC. All Rights Reserved.