Literacy centers
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Library schedules
Here are schedules for Aiken area libraries.
Recreation
HARRISON-CAVER PARK, CLEARWATERINSTRUCTOR SEARCH: Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is seeking instructors for classes that include knitting, crocheting, karate, aerobics, pilates, yoga, English for Hispanics, gardening club, art, photography, tennis, Girl and Boy Scouts, after-school tutors, calligraphy, SAT/ACT preparation, computer classes
Signs point to history of interstate highways
Without the interstate highway system, the American way of life would probably grind to a halt, said Pete Poore, the director of communications for the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
Graduates from 1956 renew old friendships
The students who graduated from North Augusta High School in 1956 were more than classmates. As children, many of them spent countless hours together outside the classroom playing games and becoming close friends.
Community action groups are celebrated
May was Community Action Month. Its goal was to bring attention to agencies that help needy families and individuals - and to the people they serve.
Recycling centers
- 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.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fa x to (706) 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com. Include the name and number of a contact person.
Across the river
BYE BYE BIRDIE: 3 p.m. today; Monte Sano Elementary School, 3713 Wrightsboro Road; Augusta Players Youth Wing production; $10 adults, $8 seniors and students and $6 for 12 and younger; (706) 826-4707
Trash turned into treasure
Sonya Lindley, the superintendent of sanitation services for North Augusta, stands next to 900-pound bundles of compacted recyclable plastic at the city's recycling center on Clay Pit Road.
Events
LEGACY SCULPTURE AND GARDEN: Outdoor Education Center, two miles of hiking trails, wetlands habitat and a pavilion; self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, guided group and weekend tours by appointment; www.nwtf.org
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 at (803) 637-3700
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
Around the block
The commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Augusta (The Siege of Fort Cornwallis) continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Living History Park, 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta. Admission is free. Call (803) 215-0837.
Military news
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Cristina R. Chambers, a 2005 graduate of Silver Bluff High School, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
Upcoming events
Free exhibit, Freedom USA: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 2-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through June 21; Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. S.W.; (803) 642-2015
Young player takes a leading role on her teams
Lauren Snyder was a little surprised when a fifth-grader asked for her autograph at a basketball game this year.
Animal shelter dog is claimed by studio
Lady Luck smiled on a resident of the Aiken Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' shelter.
In the San Joaquin Valley, poems grow like weeds
In the San Joaquin Valley, poems grow like weeds
FRESNO, Calif. - Work happens here.
Greenbrier wins fourth state title
Pujols out indefinitely with muscle strain
MLB notebook
ST. LOUIS - Aramis Ramirez hit a grand slam and Phil Nevin added a two-run homer in his first start with the Chicago Cubs, who beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-5, on Saturday.
MLB power rankings week 10
Every week of the regular season, The Augusta Chronicle's Andrew Festa and Miguelangelo Hernandez will rank the major league teams.
Pujols out indefinitely with muscle strain
ST. LOUIS - This is a much larger challenge for the St. Louis Cardinals: Albert Pujols will be out indefinitely with a strained muscle on his right side.
Greenbrier wins fourth state title
It all happened the way it was supposed to be. Greenbrier won its fourth state baseball title Saturday by sweeping Marist in two games, with 3-1 and 10-0 victories for the Class AAAA title.
Take my advice, candidates; your ads can't get worse
Jaley Ana Laney
Ashley Scribner and Jason Laney are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Jaley Ana, born May 9, 2006, at Newton County Hospital in Covington, Ga.
Sunny Presley Holberton
William and Dawn Holberton, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sunny Presley, born May 13, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Lacey Grace Kirkbride
Todd and Kimberly Kirkbride, of Aiken, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Lacy Grace, born April 5, 2006, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
Cassidy Grace Haney
Kenny and Constance Haney, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Cassidy Grace, born April 19, 2006, at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Royce Ollen English
Kimberly and Royce English Jr., of Evans, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Royce Ollen III, born March 28, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Jalen Tyrese Thomas
Victoria and Aubrey Thomas II, of Blythe, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their son Jalen Tyrese, born March 23, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Anzie Jane Wiseman
Dean and Melinda Wiseman, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Anzie Jane, born May 8, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Soriana Lashaye Thomas
Shaneka Brown and William Thomas are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Soriana Lashaye, born May 8, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Ruby Francis Abell
Lauren Fay and Jeffrey Abell are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby Francis, born May 14, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
William Palmer Westmoreland
Sara and William Westmoreland Sr., of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, William Palmer Jr., born May 11, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Dorrian Tyler Jenkins
Tosha Richard and Derrick Jenkins are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Dorrian Tyler, born May 12, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Sarah Rosa Green
Brian and Mary Green, of Thomson, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Rosa, born May 15, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Savannah Brooklyn Marzullo
Brian and Sarah Marzullo, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Savannah Brooklyn, born May 6, 2006, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Tassai Shaheed Nasir
Rozalyn Pettus and André Terrell are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Tassai Shaheed Nasir, born May 12, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Brayden Knox Figgins
Corey and Emily Figgins, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Knox, born May 12, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Savannah Brooke Kelly
Courtney and Richard Kelly Jr., of Edgefield, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Savannah Brooke, born April 27, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Syriana Amiriyah Jordan
Tanya and Larry Jordan Jr., of Hephzibah, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Syriana Amiriyah, born May 16, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Steven Cohen Ray
Anita Martin and Brian Ray are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Steven Cohen, born April 27, 2006, at Aiken Regional Medical Center.
Brayden Caleb Granade
Angela Toelle and Joshua Granade are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Caleb, born April 18, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Hannah Mae Price
John and Sara Price, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Mae, born May 18, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Chloe Elise Kaminski
Christopher and Jessica Kaminski, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe Elise, born April 28, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Donovan James Taylor
Daniel and Yalonda Taylor, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Donovan James, born May 9, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Sarah Grace Farley
Mark and Amy Farley, of Bethlehem, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Grace, born March 17, 2006, at Emory Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Ga.
Mike Earl Chavis
Amy and Mike Chavis Sr., of Windsor, S.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Mike Earl Jr., born May 15, 2006, at HCA-Aiken.
Jack Edward Murray
Kathryn and Jack Murray Jr., of Evans, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jack Edward III, born May 16, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Katilyn Faye Drawdy
Christina Pauline Drawdy, of Warrenville, S.C., is pleased to announce the birth of her daughter, Katilyn Faye, born May 10, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Ethan Chase Morris
Darrell and Rhonda Morris, of Harlem, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Ethan Chase, born April 5, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Jack Saye Addison
Joseph and Angela Addison, of Harlem, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jack Saye III, born May 9, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Frustrated Atlanta loses it when calls go other way
ATLANTA - To say that the Braves' current homestand has been frustrating might be an understatement.
Frustrated Atlanta loses it when calls go other way
ATLANTA - To say that the Braves' current homestand has been frustrating might be an understatement.
Braves back at .500 after losing twice
Braves back at .500 after losing twice
ATLANTA - Remember when the Braves were four games above .500? Way back a week ago, after they outlasted the Chicago Cubs 13-12?
Frustrated Atlanta loses it when calls go other way
D'backs sweep Braves
ATLANTA - Lately, the Braves' games have taken on a gloomy monotony.
Organic farms scale up to meet growing consumer demand
Biz bites
In just six months, American workers are showing more confidence in their job security, according to a survey.
On the move
- Kathey Kirkland has been promoted to member service center manager at CSRA Federal Credit Union. She was previously a member service center representative. The Augusta resident's new responsibilities include overseeing the center's day-to-day operations.
Tracks woo families to increase receipts
JENNERSTOWN, Pa. - As stock car engines howl in the background, Dave Wheeler raises a small air cannon to his shoulder and sends a bundled T-shirt tumbling through the air toward the stands at his racetrack.
Tracks woo families to increase receipts
Cell companies beef up for hurricane season
JACKSON, Miss. - Bay St. Louis Police Chief Frank McNeil faced the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with no communications. All along Mississippi's tattered coast, residents scrambled to find ways to tell loved ones they had survived.
Your PC could help find cure for cancer
Today's cell phones are versatile
Your PC could help find cure for cancer
SEATTLE - Researcher David Baker says the key to an AIDS vaccine or a cure for cancer might be that old PC sitting under a layer of dust in your closet or the one on your desk doing little else but running a screen saver.
Property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for May 18-24. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office.
Organic farms scale up to meet growing consumer demand
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. - Earthbound Farm's fields of organic baby spinach and romaine lettuce are a living symbol of the organic food movement's explosive growth in recent years.
Cell companies beef up for hurricane season
Today's cell phones are versatile
They don't have toothpicks, but today's cell phones are being touted as the Swiss Army knives of the 21st century.
Business calendar
Thursday: Greater Augusta chapter Legal Nurse Consultants; Monthly meeting; 5 p.m., Marvin United Methodist Church; contact Ruby Barnes (706) 792-0621 or Bonnie Rushton (803) 278-4705.
Festival was bad act, that's for sure
Festival was bad act, that's for sure
Was it a very bad B movie or a circus that came to town last week? We're not sure, but there was only one highlight, and that was the gracious and generous appearance of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown himself. It couldn't have been easy for a man his age, already booked up for Memorial Day weekend, to fly to Augusta between shows in Portsmouth, Va., and Atlantic City, N.J.
Bulldogs get shot at Tigers with win
Bulldogs get shot at Tigers with win
CLEMSON, S.C. - Brian LaNinfa had four more RBI and left-hander Justin Pigott shut down Elon in a 12-3 victory that kept Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament and eliminated the Phoenix on Sunday.
Clemson pitches shutout
CLEMSON, S.C. - Sean Clark, his economics degree from Clemson University in hand, has gone on several interviews looking for a job in the financial services industry.
The Party of Pelosi
If Nancy Pelosi were a Republican, her fascination with having recently discovered curly fries would be the subject of national ridicule.
Diplomacy first
As they say in the Internet age, bookmark this page.
Others must be heard, too
Republican politicians, concerned about President Bush's poll numbers and the public's apparent disapproval of the GOP's congressional leadership, are getting nervous about holding onto Congress in the fall elections.
Shamed into inaction?
The more that comes out about the Senate immigration bill, the worse it looks.
Failing the litmus test
If Augusta handled golf tournaments the way it just handled a music festival, there wouldn't be a Masters.
People in the News
DENVER - Tom Green is getting another late-night talk show - this time online.
All the comforts of home: Yellow Jackets march on
ATLANTA - Matt Wieters homered twice to finish off an amazing weekend and Ryan Turner had the longest outing of his career as Georgia Tech completed its unbeaten run through the NCAA's Atlanta Regional with an 8-4 win over Vanderbilt on Sunday night.
Georgia Tech dusts Stetson
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech got another scare from Stetson in the NCAA baseball tournament.
All the comforts of home: Yellow Jackets march on
GreenJackets fail to hold on to lead
Asheville right fielder Daniel Carte doubled home Jason Van Kooten in the top of the eighth inning, and the Tourists beat the Augusta GreenJackets 4-2 on Saturday night at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
Minor league notebook
Former Augusta GreenJacket Wiki Gonzalez, who played in 202 games for Augusta in 1995-1996, was a part of minor-league history in early May.
GreenJackets making charge at the right time
Just when it appeared no one would have a shot at running down the Rome Braves for the season's first-half championship, the Augusta GreenJackets put a little hurry-up in their gait.
Karlsson win the Wales Open by three strokes
Ledford's proof is in the putting
Phillip McCormick won't be making any more comments about Eric Ledford's putting ability.
Pappas wins Rex Hospital Open
RALEIGH, N.C. - South Africa's Brenden Pappas won his first Nationwide Tour title Sunday, holing a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 2-under 69 and a one-stroke victory over Charlie Wi in the Rex Hospital Open.
Ledford's proof is in the putting
Morgan wins Allianz Championship
Pettersson gets Memorial win, pass to the U.S. Open
DUBLIN, Ohio - Sunday at the Memorial felt like a series of bonuses to Carl Pettersson.
Memorial winner has lived in Sweden, England, the South
DUBLIN, Ohio - It has been a wild and wonderful journey that brought Carl Pettersson to the 18th green at the Memorial on Sunday.
Morgan wins Allianz Championship
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - It took Gil Morgan just one week to turn his crushing final round in the Senior PGA Tournament into a distant memory.
Pettersson holds onto lead
DUBLIN, Ohio - One day later, not much changed at the Memorial. Carl Pettersson had a one-shot lead, storm clouds gathered and players trudged off Muirfield Village on Saturday night knowing they would resume the third round at the crack of dawn.
Pettersson gets Memorial win, pass to the U.S. Open
Rookie Seon-Hwa Lee wins ShopRite LPGA Classic
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. - South Korean rookie Seon-Hwa Lee won her first LPGA Tour title, closing with an 8-under 63 on Sunday to surge past Annika Sorenstam and several other contenders for a three-stroke victory in the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
Rookie Seon-Hwa Lee wins ShopRite LPGA Classic
Wie trying to make history, not the cut, at US Open qualifier
Michelle Wie has played eight tournaments against men, starting at age 13. She shot a 68 in her PGA Tour debut when she was in the ninth grade, and she kept golf fans riveted by reaching the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur Public Links last summer in her long-shot bid to get into the Masters.
Memorial winner has lived in Sweden, England, the South
Karlsson win the Wales Open by three strokes
NEWPORT, Wales - Robert Karlsson shot a 2-over 71 in the final round Sunday to win the Wales Open by three strokes.
Wie trying to make history, not the cut, at US Open qualifier
GreenJackets fail to hold on to lead
GreenJackets making charge at the right time
Journeyman Roloson has been a bargain for Oilers
Injured Cole feels sting of sitting out for Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. - Erik Cole has traded the bulky white neck brace for a blue no-contact practice jersey, proof that he's recovering from the broken bone that prematurely ended a career season.
Injured Cole feels sting of sitting out for Hurricanes
Journeyman Roloson has been a bargain for Oilers
GREENBURGH, N.Y. - Dwayne Roloson is playing like a rookie goalie, and the Edmonton Oilers couldn't be happier.
Take my advice, candidates; your ads can't get worse
During this election summer, I am reminded again that I am ill-equipped to be a political adviser.
Socialist AP shows its stripes
Why can't secrets remain secret?
I am responding to Jay Collett's letter to the editor May 30th ("You call this national security?"). He condones a journalist's right to access military classified information, citing a free press. (He also cited "fascist lies," but I had to scratch my head on that one.)Paula Wahlert, Evans
African-Americans need solutions
Why can't secrets remain secret?
More garbage in, less garbage out
Try these two transportation ideas
Take a different tack on war nukes
You don't just get something for nothing in a municipal bond swap
The bond swap that the Augusta Commission has narrowly approved may appear as if the city can get something for nothing, but this is far from the case.
You don't just get something for nothing in a municipal bond swap
Try these two transportation ideas
To prevent trucks from hitting the Olive Road underpass, install a laser beam that automatically lowers a bar like a railroad crossbar to stop the trucks that can't get under, forcing them to take a detour.Mimi Hallman, Aiken, S.C.
More garbage in, less garbage out
When I moved to Augusta, I called a few trash collection companies, found one that met my price and service requirements and hired them. After a year or so, when they had a problem picking up my trash without dumping it on my lawn, I fired them and hired someone else. That's what you can do when the private sector handles your needs: research, choose, hire and fire.Tony Shaffer, Augusta
Socialist AP shows its stripes
On May 17 and 19, two Associated Press stories told of an upcoming U.S. victory in Iraq - the formation of a democratic government - but in the first story, AP acted as if they thought it wouldn't happen, stating "not so fast." In the second story, AP said it was going to happen, but it wouldn't last the "true test" of four to six months.Tom Hunter, Augusta
African-Americans need solutions
I am directing this letter to my African-American brothers and sisters.Tracy E. Williams Jr., Augusta
Take a different tack on war nukes
A juvenile does something rash, then is surprised at the consequence. An intelligent adult, in deciding what to do, will try to anticipate the reactions of an opponent and, above all, avoid repeating past mistakes.Victor Reilly, Aiken, S.C.
6 veterans received belated diplomas
Great book finds can help pass leisurely days
America's only tea plantation welcoming visitors in S.C.
Woolly mammoth ivory excavated for jewelry, scrimshaw
Local authors will have new titles out for season
Taboos abound in bridal shower invitation
It's summer - time to head to the... ski resorts?
Talks advance as globe confronts warming
Exhibit deals with plants recorded by Lewis and Clark
House was built with fun in mind
Dads with college degrees fuss over their kids more
Recovery of lake offers hope for acid rain-ravaged region
What can browsers tell me about how safe an e-commerce site is?
Recovery of lake offers hope for acid rain-ravaged region
ALBANY, N.Y. - A crystalline Adirondack lake once held up as an example of a "dead" lake devastated by acid rain has now become a symbol of nature's ability to heal itself once pollutants are curbed.
Dads with college degrees fuss over their kids more
WASHINGTON - Men who have earned a college degree plan fewer children, but tend to fuss over them more than guys with less schooling.
Talks advance as globe confronts warming
Britain and Sweden are on target for reducing global-warming gases, but other countries will have to toughen policies and rely on "carbon trading" to achieve their Kyoto Protocol goals by 2012, says a new U.N. report.
Exhibit deals with plants recorded by Lewis and Clark
WASHINGTON - After a long journey across uncharted territory, the Lewis and Clark expedition turned homeward from the Pacific Coast. Before long, one of the party came down with severe back spasms and could hardly walk. He suffered for three weeks until cured by an American Indian herbal remedy.
America's only tea plantation welcoming visitors in S.C.
WADMALAW ISLAND, S.C. - Green-yellow tea plants reach into the distance at the Charleston Tea Plantation as a green harvester slowly makes its way down one row, gently cutting the youngest leaves from atop the bushes to make them into American Classic tea.
House was built with fun in mind
Debbie and Tony Allman wanted at least two things in their retirement home: great views and a comfortable and open floor plan that allowed them to entertain.
Travel briefs
HONOLULU - Fleming Beach Park, a mile-long crescent white sand beach on Maui's western shore featuring spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged shores of Molokai Island, was named America's best beach in an annual list that also included two Florida beaches.
Taboos abound in bridal shower invitation
Dear Carson: I'm so uptight about this "wedding-shower" business concerning relatives holding showers that I simply have to vent off some steam about it. I'm sending you an invitation for a shower given for the bride by the bride's mother. The groom is my grandson.
6 veterans received belated diplomas
NEWBURY, Mass. - John Whitney spent 1944 hunched over a radar terminal hunting for German planes somewhere in Europe while his high school classmates accepted their diplomas.
Living briefs
Kelly Tankersley and William Schubert met through mutual friends while attending Georgia Southern University. She said she knew almost from the beginning what a catch she had.
Woolly mammoth ivory excavated for jewelry, scrimshaw
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - In Anchorage's downtown ivory shops, alongside whale baleen baskets and walrus tusk statuettes, are souvenirs made from the fossils of shaggy Ice Age beasts that died on the tundra thousands of years ago.
Great book finds can help pass leisurely days
Pull out the bookmarks and the reading glasses (bathing suits are optional): Summer is the perfect time to find comfort in a good book.
What can browsers tell me about how safe an e-commerce site is?
Q. What can browsers tell me about how safe an e-commerce site is?
Local authors will have new titles out for season
This summer, when the days are long and the temperatures hot, readers looking for a little literary distraction will have two local authors with major publishers to provide the page-turners.
It's summer - time to head to the... ski resorts?
DENVER - Chinese ballet dancers in Vail. Jazz in Aspen and bluegrass in Telluride.
Officials get Georgia set for the worst
ATLANTA - Georgia was lucky to avoid a direct hit from a hurricane in the past 125 years because of its coastal geography, but that doesn't stop state emergency officials from preparing for one. That holds even truer as the state heads into this year's season, which started Thursday and runs until the end of November.
Appeals likely to stall executions
Woman cuts weight almost in half
Across the area
Burglars with large rocks broke into Tint Shop Autosports on Wrightsboro Road on Sunday, making off with a television, headrest monitors and a DVD player.
Program pays to steer drivers off Atlanta's crowded streets
Health care shows split
ATLANTA - One of the biggest policy differences between Cathy Cox and Mark Taylor comes in the area of health care. While they agree on the topic's importance, they have competing proposals for how they would address costs and coverage.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Rants and Raves
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Chatham building boom
POOLER, Ga. - Drive along Jimmy Deloach Parkway on a workday, and you'll see the dust clouds rising as big trucks rumble onto the road from construction sites.
Watchdog fears limit on power is coming
Rants and raves
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2 dead in wreck after shoplifting
Two people and an unborn child died Sunday afternoon when their car was struck at one of Columbia County's busiest intersections by a driver fleeing the scene of a shoplifting, according to Columbia County authorities.
Drug helps breast cancer patients
Hours of battle took year of work
Ways to decide, collect payment receive revamp
ATLANTA - Paying child support for some parents is about to become as easy as paying a cell phone bill.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Dylan Boyette, 7, of North Augusta.
Drivers not deterred by suspension
ANDERSON, S.C. - About 5 percent of South Carolina's drivers - more than 156,000 - have suspended or revoked licenses, according to South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles records.
Scientists find inspiration in nature
Could a hurricane hit Augusta again
Georgia hasn't taken a direct hit from a major hurricane in more than a century, and only four minor storms made landfall here during the 1900s.
Georgia students lag on state tests
ATLANTA -- Georgia students struggled with tougher new statewide tests, with thousands of eighth graders headed to summer school to see if they can boost their scores enough to advance to high school, according to data released by the state Department of Education on Monday.
Ex-sailor shipshape as lawyer
That slightly gruff exterior, layered perhaps from 20 years in the Navy, can't conceal Randolph Frails' compassion and deep sense of justice.
Avondale's home is used to loss
Watchdog fears limit on power is coming
AIKEN - The citizen watchdog group that monitors Savannah River Site is being forced to reorganize, and some say the move will limit its ability to independently scrutinize environmental concerns at the nuclear reservation.
Could a hurricane hit Augusta again
Officials get Georgia set for the worst
2 dead in wreck after shoplifting
Across South Carolina
SUMTER - A Sumter couple has pleaded guilty in the death of a boy who died four years ago on his second birthday.
Session closes, but rift remains
Avondale's home is used to loss
MONROE - Next door to the soon-to-close Avondale Mills denim plant in Monroe stands an old brick storefront painted with foot-high letters to announce its name: Old Mill Antiques.
Fatal fire shocks town's residents
HOSCHTON, Ga. - Tragedy. It's a word many of the people who live in this small Jackson County city rarely used before Tuesday.
Fatal fire shocks town's residents
Army identifies soldiers killed in helicopter crashbanner
Hurricanes can be costly even without direct hit
Think a Gulf or Atlantic coast hurricane won't cost you?
Callers send in tips on suspect
Woman cuts weight almost in half
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - When Mary Kay Berry was 31, she had trouble moving around and couldn't fit in an airplane seat.
Scientists find inspiration in nature
ATLANTA - One of the greatest challenges for robotics engineers is building a machine that actually walks like one of us. Capturing the organized fall that allows humans to get around rather gracefully has, in most cases, come off as, well, rather robotic.
Two dead in accident
Two people are dead after a four-car accident in Martinez, which occurred as two culprits were fleeing the scene of a shoplifting.
The week ahead
Aiken Brass will perform at 7 p.m. on the Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken, as part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series. If it rains, the concert will be held at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. Call (803) 642-7631 for more information.
Drivers not deterred by suspension
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - The world's largest aquarium has added two of the world's largest fish.
Program pays to steer drivers off Atlanta's crowded streets
NEWNAN, Ga. - Like students escaping from their teacher's grasp, the insurance executives and computer analysts couldn't shed their corporate veneers any faster when they hopped into a waiting van after a long day at work.
Where we live
The insurance business isn't usually something to laugh about.
Demand grows for life-saving vehicles
LADSON, S.C. - Almost three years ago, about a dozen people working in a largely empty factory turned out one of a new breed of armored vehicle called the Cougar each month.
Standoff reported in house near downtown
Richmond County sheriff's authorities were at the scene of a reported standoff at a home near downtown Augusta this afternoon.
Early exits from office cost voters
Democracy is not cheap, especially in Richmond County.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Rural educators say the state budget lawmakers passed for the next fiscal year doesn't do enough to improve early childhood education as recommended by a judge's ruling in a school-funding lawsuit.
News you can use
It's hot and sunny, and you're probably outside more as summer approaches. If you're smart, you'll be using sunscreen to help prevent sunburns, which increase your risk of getting skin cancer. Here are a few things to remember:
Officers ready to enforce sex law
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Patrick Michael Reese.
Nice place to retire
NORTH AUGUSTA -Boxes were stacked up throughout the new home of Mitch and Debra Perdue last week.
Officers ready to enforce sex law
Starting this week, sheriff's deputies on the Georgia side of the Augusta area are putting hundreds of sex offenders on notice:
Callers send in tips on suspect
GREENVILLE, S.C. - More than 100 calls came into a dedicated tip line for information about a man suspected of strangling a Clemson University student with a bikini top, but no arrests have been made, Upstate officials said Saturday.
Appeals likely to stall executions
COLUMBIA - Lawmakers studying sex offender law chose the harshest penalty last week. On a 84-27 vote, the House approved a bill that would allow the death penalty for those twice convicted of raping a child younger than 11.
Hours of battle took year of work
Loud gunshots and cannon explosions resonated in the air Saturday in downtown Augusta, as patriot forces brought down the British and forced them to surrender their outpost.
Ways to decide, collect payment receive revamp
Session closes, but rift remains
COLUMBIA - State-sponsored charter schools, trust fund repayments, late-August school start dates? In.
Early exits from office cost voters
Army identifies soldiers killed in helicopter crashbanner
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Four Army special operations soldiers killed when their helicopter crashed in a rural Georgia field during a training flight were experienced and combat-tested aviators.
Hurricanes can be costly even without direct hit
Across the southeast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Moving quickly after being spurned by his lieutenant governor, Gov. Ernie Fletcher on Saturday announced a new running mate for his re-election campaign next year.
Across the area
South Carolina state Sen. Tommy Moore, of Clearwater, who is running for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, plans to return to the campaign trail tonight and participate in a televised debate on South Carolina public television.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - State Rep. Jane Kidd is asking the nation's highest court to decide whether a new congressional map that splits in half the Democratic stronghold of Athens is constitutional.
Drug helps breast cancer patients
ATLANTA - Women with advanced breast cancer soon might have another treatment option: A novel experimental drug delayed the growth of tumors nearly twice as long as standard chemotherapy did in patients who had stopped responding to Herceptin, doctors reported Saturday.
Demand grows for life-saving vehicles
Across the southeast
NEW ORLEANS - Improvements in education and development of a culture of innovation and learning are keys to the South's economic future, according to a report released Sunday by a North Carolina-based think tank.
Jag can take step from the shadows
Tarik Can's golf career is a blank canvas waiting to be painted. He hopes to craft a strong impression.
Buck Rogers, you need an iMac
When I was a growing up, supposedly studying the three R's, I was actually in training to be a spaceman.
'Break-Up' tops 'X-Men' with $38.1 million
Irreverent MTV Movie Awards celebrate the fun of films
Movie sets: hotbeds of hot beds
Irreverent MTV Movie Awards celebrate the fun of films
CULVER CITY, Calif. - Jessica Alba played starring roles in "King Kong," "Mission Impossible: III" and "The Da Vinci Code."
Movie sets: hotbeds of hot beds
LOS ANGELES - Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas. Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey. Jen and Ben. Angelina and Brad.
'Break-Up' tops 'X-Men' with $38.1 million
LOS ANGELES - Supported by real-life romantic splits and hookups, Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn's "The Break-Up" pulled an upset over the mutant world of the "X-Men."
Capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Widespread Panic stays grounded in the here and now
The road stretches long for the Dave Matthews Band
Shooter Jennings carves his own path
Lil' Wayne takes his 'hustler musik' on the road
Ashlee Simpson finds her voice as a true singer
NEW YORK - O.K., so Ashlee Simpson is not the first person who comes to mind when you think of great live performers.
Miranda Lambert grows up on the road
NEW YORK - Miranda Lambert is putting the finishing touches on her sophomore album and continues to write new music on the road. But her debut CD, "Kerosene," continues to generate heat for the young singer-songwriter.
Miranda Lambert grows up on the road
More things change, the more Gretchen Wilson stays the same
NEW YORK - Though Gretchen Wilson's songs often depict a life of drinking, partying and other rowdy behavior, life on the road for the country star seems to be pretty tame, from the way Wilson tells it.
Dem Franchize Boyz gives another side of crunk
Lil' Wayne takes his 'hustler musik' on the road
NEW YORK - At 23 years old, Lil' Wayne has already coined a few indelible phrases. Few artists can claim the cultural impact of "bling bling," let alone "drop it like it's hot."
Ashlee Simpson finds her voice as a true singer
Dem Franchize Boyz gives another side of crunk
ATLANTA - Gazing out a window of a 34-story building in downtown Atlanta, four young men looked over the city and noticed the historic Stone Mountain in the distance.
Widespread Panic stays grounded in the here and now
Many factors can make or break a band - ego, infighting, tour lag - so it's no surprise that Widespread Panic's 20-year career can be chalked up to one simple rule: take things day by day.
Shooter Jennings carves his own path
NEW YORK - Shooter Jennings doesn't wear his heart on his sleeve - it's somewhere much more permanent than that.
The road stretches long for the Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews has long been touted as one of the hardest-working guys in the music business. With yet another extensive summer tour and the follow-up to 2005's "Stand Up" in the works, it looks like he's living up to that description.
More things change, the more Gretchen Wilson stays the same
Pole goes to Castroneves after rains come down
Kenseth squeaks past McMurray for victory
Burton charges to victory at Dover
Newman, Mayfield get a break
DOVER, Del. - Jeremy Mayfield stopped counting points a long time ago. The Chase for the Championship is no longer on the team's radar. His goals are much simpler - leading laps and finishing races.
Kenseth squeaks past McMurray for victory
DOVER, Del. - Matt Kenseth won a furious side-by-side duel with Jamie McMurray in the final seven laps of the Neighborhood Excellence 400 at Dover International Speedway on Sunday.
Burton charges to victory at Dover
DOVER, Del. - Jeff Burton had the biggest come-from-behind win ever in a Busch Series race at Dover International Speedway, overcoming a 36th-place starting position for his second victory of the season Saturday.
Pole goes to Castroneves after rains come down
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Helio Castroneves had to work hard to win the pole for the inaugural Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix last fall. Rain made it a lot easier the second time around.
Stewart needs Rudd after 38 laps at Dover
Stewart needs Rudd after 38 laps at Dover
DOVER, Del. - Tony Stewart said he's ready to go 500 miles at Pocono.
Johnson makes save after bad start
DOVER, Del. - Jimmie Johnson was a lap down before the first pit stop in Sunday's Neighborhood Excellence 400 at Dover International Speedway. A spin on Lap 275 put him nearly two laps behind.
Johnson makes save after bad start
Dixon wins at The Glen for second straight year
Dixon wins at The Glen for second straight year
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Scott Dixon's luck at Watkins Glen is intact. Marco Andretti is searching for some.
Now they know: Heat getting ready for Dallas
MIAMI - The Miami Heat hit rock bottom on a February night in Texas, courtesy of a 36-point pounding inflicted by the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks finally into the Finals
Mavericks finally into the Finals
PHOENIX - The Dallas Mavericks made a habit of clinching playoff series on the road, and this was their biggest yet. Now they're headed to the NBA finals for the first time in franchise's 26-year history.
Now they know: Heat getting ready for Dallas
Kicking guru tries to find another gem in Atlanta
Leroy Hunt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Leroy (Tob Hunt) Hunt of Milledgeville Road entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 5, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.C. Phinizy officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. Mr. Hunt was a native of Jefferson Co., Ga. Survivors are two sons, Eddie Hunt, Augusta and Willie James Hunt, Spartanburg, S.C.; one daughter, Mary Ruth Mejias, Florence, S.C.; five sisters, Lisa Smith and Vonnie Crews, Miami, Levon Smith and Levert Battle, PA and Ruby Hudson, Wrens, Ga.; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Jessie T. Miller (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006 at University Hospital, Mrs. Jessie Tanksley Miller, 80, formerly of Aiken Street and widow of the late SFC Charlie Miller. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 5, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Johnny R. Hatney officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Miller was a native of Columbia County and a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She was a retired employee with the Richmond County Board of Education. Survivors are a devoted daughter, Sherry M. (Eric) Smith; one granddaughter, Brittany C. Smith and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends may call the residence of her daughter, Sherry Miller Smith, Shadowood Drive, Martinez, Ga. or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Helen G. Hunter (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
LPN WAYNESBORO, Ga. - - Helen G. Hunter, 75, entered into rest on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Keysville Nursing Home. Mrs. Hunter was born in Effingham County, Georgia, to the late John Foy and Gussie Lee Gill on November 26, 1930. She had lived in this area most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hunter, Sr. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. at Burke Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 5, 2006, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home in Waynesboro. Survivors include three sons, Frank and Jack Hunter both of Waynesboro, and Jerry Hunter of Savannah; three brothers, Jimmy, Billy, and Newton Gill; three grandchildren, Chris Hunter, Patrick Hunter, and Cheyenne Carolyn Hunter; and one great-grandson, Chris Hunter, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials/remembrances may be made to American Liver Foundation, 1-800-465-4837. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Rita Kicklighter (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Mrs. Rita Jean Young Kicklighter, 64, died Saturday under hospice care. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Baptist Church. Burial in Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 - 9 p.m. Sunday evening. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home, Sylvania. 912/564-2331.
Alva Hearn Cartee (CLOUD, FL.)
CLOUD, FL. - Hearn Cartee, Alva, 91, of St. Cloud, passed away on June 2, 2006. Alva was born in Metter, Ga., on August 7, 1915. She was a member of Eastern Avenue Baptist Church, St. Cloud. Alva is preceded in death by her husband, two sons and her daughter. She is survived by her son, Charlie Cartee and his wife, Maureen, eigt grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters and many friends. A visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Monday, June 5, at Grissom Funeral Home. Funeral service to be held at 11AM, Tuesday, in the Grissom Chapel. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Gotha, Fl. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Health Care, 5151 Adanson Street, suite 200, Orlando, Fl. 32804. Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee, is in charge of arrangements. 407-847-3131 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Susan Rosier (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Susan Eubanks (Susie) Rosier, 49, wife of David Rosier, died Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center of Houston, Texas. Mrs. Rosier was born on September 20, 1956 in Bamberg, S.C. She was the daughter of Peggy Parrish Eubanks with the late Joseph Dickson Eubanks, Sr. She was a former postal clerk with the US Postal Service, Barnwell Post Office and was a self employed person fitness trainer. Survivors include her husband, David Rosier of Barnwell; her mother, Peggy P. Eubanks of Hilda, S.C.; her brother, James Terry (Jim) Eubanks of La Port, Texas; one niece and two nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Dickson Eubanks, Jr. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006 at the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Andy Hunter officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Mole Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorials made to the Friends of The Barnwell County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1009, Barnwell, SC 29812. Mole Funeral Home, 803-259-3166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jeannie S. Burris (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MSN MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Jeannie Stump Burris, entered into rest Saturday June 3, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 5, 2006 at Platts Funeral Home Belair Road Chapel. A native of Augusta, Georgia, Jeannie was the daughter of the late Carl Martin Stump and the late Nellie Reynolds Stump. She was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia where she received her Bachelor of Science and Master's degree in Nursing. Jeannie's most recent position in nursing was for the Dialysis Corporation of America where she was the Clinical Services Coordinator. She was also a member of Church of the Good Shepherd. She had a passion for reading, gardening, and especially enjoyed nature, wildlife and hiking in the North Georgia Mountains. Jeannie devoted her life to ministering to the needs of patients, mentoring and teaching nurses, as well as caring for her family and friends. She approached her recentillness with the same spunk and fierce determination. When it became apparent that her days on earth were few, she systematically ensured all who loved her knew she faced death simply as another beginning. Jeannie chose hospice care in her beloved home surrounded by family and friends. She leaves a legacy of competence in the Nursing field because of her insatiable quest for excellence. Family include three nephews, Ronald (Skip) Hanson, Jr. (Nan) of Augusta, Steven Hanson (Debbie) of St. Louis, MS and Sam Stump of Grovetown; one niece, Elizabeth Anne Jones of Martinez; one brother, Jim C. Stump (Joyce) of Santee, GA; two sisters, Jane Jones (Raymond) of Grovetown and Susan Joyce Greene of Evans; one great nephew, Randall "Rusty" Cliett of Martinez; and four great nieces, Lydia Elizabeth Hanson of Augusta; Tyler Hanson, Augusta; and Grantham Hanson of St. Louis, MS, and Savanna Grace Stump of Grovetown and some very special friends Bob and Linda Evancic of Martinez, Rob, Kristinia, and Christopher Miller of Dallas, TX The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Gibbs Memorial Library, 326 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809, The Doctors Hospital Burn Center, 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909 or the American Kidney Fund, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, Ga. 30809, (706) 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Donna M. Kunis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Donna Michele Kunis, 47, beloved wife of Herman J. Kunis, Jr. entered into rest on Sunday June 4, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Platts Funeral Home 337, N. Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809 706-860-6166
Jimmy R. Wyles (MSGT AUGUSTA, Ga.)
MSGT AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Jimmy Ramick Wyles, 73, beloved husband of the late Hildegard Brams Wyles, entered into rest Friday, June 2, 2006 at his residence. Funeral Services with Full Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 4, 2006 in the chapel at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Reverend Oscar H. Barrow officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. A native of Grapevine, Arkansas, Mr. Wyles retired from the US Army after twenty years of service. He served during the Korean Conflict and retired as the Food Service Supervisor and Executive Chef, and Carpenter. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Richmond Lodge 412. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph's Hospice and Mrs. Lucy Bentley for their excellent care during his illness. Family Members include two sons, James A. Wyles of Augusta and Jeffrey R. Wyles and his wife, Becky of Hephzibah; one daughter, Johanne Jacobs and her husband, Jack of North Augusta, SC; one sister, Virginia M. Ramick of Orville, CA; and four grandchildren, Matthew Jacobs, Johanna Jacobs, Alex Wyles and Noah Wyles. The Family will receive friends on Sunday, June 4, 2006 from 5 until 8 PM at Platt's Funeral Home on Belair Road. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30904 Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Annemarie Bird (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 2, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Mrs. Annemarie Bird, 75, wife of the late Richard R. Bird. Mrs. Bird was a native of Bamberg, Germany and had lived in Augusta for the past 44 years. After her career in Real Estate, she retired as President of Richard Bird Builders. Mrs. Bird was a member of St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church. Family members include her daughter: Doris B. Harrison of Augusta; son and daughter-in-law; Thomas M. and Michele Bird of Augusta and grandsons: Taylor Bird and Patrick Bird. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Gerald Ragan celebrant. Pallbearers will be Oliver Owens, Taylor Bird, Patrick Bird, Hector Oliver, Karl Smeak and Mike Lenz. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Aquinas High School, 1920 Highland Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 or St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church, 1420 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends at the home of Thomas and Michele Bird, #6 Orleans Place, Augusta, GA. The Vigil for the Deceased will be at 7:00 P.M., (tonight) Monday, June 5, 2006 and the family will receive friends until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Robert Brinkley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on June 1, 2006 in The Burke County Hospital, Mr. Robert W. Brinkley, Sr. of Cedar Street. He attended the Union Spring Baptist Church, Norwood, Ga. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dent's Undertaking Establishment. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Robert W. Brinkley, Jr. and Mr. James (Gina) Brinkley; five daughters, Mrs. Jockleen Hannah, Mrs. Acquqnette (Dottie) Rhodes, Mrs. Nannette Brinkley, Mrs. Vickie (John) Lambright and Mrs. Barbara (J.L.) Glover; four brothers, Edward (Minnie) Brinkley, Grady Brinkley, Moses (Elenor) Brinkley and Bobby (Evelyn) Brinkley; four sisters, Mrs. Lois Battle, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Gussie Griffin, Ms. Mattie Brinkley; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may contact the family at 2109 Trotters Way. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's
Beulah Lee Dozier (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mrs. Beulah Lee Robinson Dozier age 98, widow of Mr. Thomas Marion Dozier, Sr. died Saturday June 3, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were held 3:00 PM Sunday June 4, 2006 in Westview Cemetery in Thomson, with Dr. Leonard Dupree officiating. Mrs. Dozier was a native of Scottsville, VA but had lived in Thomson since 1952, she was very active in many civic organizations a homemaker and a member of Thomson First Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Thomas M. Dozier, Jr. of Augusta, and Richard L. (Mary) Dozier of Thomson; a daughter, Ann H. Dozier of New York City; seven grandchildren, Molly Dozier (Jerod) McDowell, Lee Ann Dozier (Jim) Coyle, Richard L. (Erin) Dozier, Jr., India Dozier (Dave) Rows, Robin Dozier (Mike) Downing, Thomas M. (Mary Kathryn) Dozier III, William Dozier and eleven great grand children. Memorial may be made to the Thomson First Baptist Church 253 Jackson Street Thomson, GA 30824. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert L. Friessen (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
FAIRFAX, S.C. - Mr. Robert L. Friessen, 76, of Fairfax, SC, husband of Sharon R. Friessen, entered into rest June 2, 2006. Mr. Friessen was a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, having made Fairfax his home for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church, the El Riad Shriner's Temple, the Walterboro Elks Club # 1988 and the American Legion Post #154 of Marathon, Florida. Additional survivors include a son, Todd V. Friessen, Fairfax; three brothers, Wayne Friessen, Yankton, SD, Leonard Friessen and Cletus Friessen, both of Sioux Falls, SD; three sisters, Irene George, Sioux Falls, SD, Marlene Crawley, and JoAnne Friessen both of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. 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
Jeannie S. Burris (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MSN MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Jeannie Stump Burris, entered into rest Saturday June 3, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 5, 2006 at Platts Funeral Home Belair Road Chapel with Rev. Dr. J. Andrew Menger officiating. A native of Augusta, Georgia, Jeannie was the daughter of the late Carl Martin Stump and the late Nellie Reynolds Stump. She was a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia where she received her Bachelor of Science and Master's degree in Nursing. Jeannie's most recent position in nursing was for the Dialysis Corporation of America where she was the Clinical Services Coordinator. She was also a member of Church of the Good Shepherd. She had a passion for reading, gardening, and especially enjoyed nature, wildlife and hiking in the North Georgia Mountains. Jeannie devoted her life to ministering to the needs of patients, mentoring and teaching nurses, as well as caring for her family and friends. She approached her recent illness with the same spunk and fierce determination. When it became apparent that her days on earth were few, she systematically ensured all who loved her knew she faced death simply as another beginning. Jeannie chose hospice care in her beloved home surrounded by family and friends. She leaves a legacy of competence in the Nursing field because of her insatiable quest for excellence. Family include three nephews, Ronald (Skip) Hanson, Jr. (Nan) of Augusta, Steven Hanson (Debbie) of St. Louis, MS and Sam Stump of Grovetown; one niece, Elizabeth Anne Jones of Martinez; one brother, Jim C. Stump (Joyce) of Santee, GA; two sisters, Jane Jones (Raymond) of Grovetown and Susan Joyce Greene of Evans; one great nephew, Randall "Rusty" Cliett of Martinez; and four great nieces, Lydia Elizabeth Hanson of Augusta; Tyler Hanson, Augusta; and Grantham Hanson of St. Louis, MS, and Savanna Grace Stump of Grovetown and some very special friends Bob and Linda Evancic of Martinez, Rob, Kristinia, and Christopher Miller of Dallas, TX The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Gibbs Memorial Library, 326 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809, The Doctors Hospital Burn Center, 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909 or the American Kidney Fund, 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, Ga. 30809, (706) 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Antonio McDaniels (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Antonio Marrell McDaniels of Dewitt Street entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Leroy Madison (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. -Mr. Leroy Madison, Sr., 82, of Jacob McKie Rd., entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Blair House Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Mr. Madison, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Hammond Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Viola Brightharp Madison; a daughter, Mattie Madison, Trenton; four sons, Leroy Madison, Jr., Newark, N.J., Alex Madison and Samuel Madison, Trenton, John (Clara) Madison, Augusta; one sister, Lillian Toney, Alexandria, Va.; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
Paul L. Toole (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mr. Paul L. Toole, Sr., 85 of Evans, GA, who died June 2, 2006, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, Perry, GA. Rev. Henry J. Collins and Brother Ed Merritt officiating. Interment in Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery. Mr. Toole was a native of Salley, SC having made North Augusta his home for the past 33 years. He was a member of the Christ's Sanctified Holy Church and husband of the late Ressie Jumper Toole. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul L. Toole, Jr., North Augusta and Byron Irby and Connie Toole, North Augusta; one daughter and son-in-law, Miranda and Derrell Cross, Loganville, GA; five brothers, Lajune Toole, Cayce, SC, Lester Toole, Springfield, SC, Johnny Toole, Nesses, SC, Boyce Toole, Nesses, SC, Billy Toole, Williston, SC; two sisters, Martha Moser, California and Betty Davis, Orangeburg, SC; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted this Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Pallbearers will be Eric Snyder, Jay Toole, Stacey Toole, Shane Drawdy, Greg Williams and Tim Temple. Memorials may be made to Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 80487, Charleston, SC 29416-0487. 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
Beulah Lee Dozier (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mrs. Beulah Lee Robinson Dozier age 98, widow of Mr. Thomas Marion Dozier, Sr. died Saturday June 3, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday June 4, 2006 in Westview Cemetery with Dr. Leonard Dupree officiating. Mrs. Dozier was a native of Scottsville, VA but had lived in Thomson since 1952, she was very active in many civic organizations a homemaker and a member of Thomson First Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Thomas M. Dozier, Jr. of Augusta, and Richard L. (Mary) Dozier of Thomson; a daughter, Ann H. Dozier of New York City; seven grandchildren, Molly Dozier (Jerod) McDowell, Lee Ann Dozier (Jim) Coyle, Richard L (Erin) Dozier, Jr., India Dozier (Dave) Rows, Robin Dozier (Mike) Downing, Thomas M. (Mary Kathryn) Dozier III, William Dozier and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial may be made to the Thomson First Baptist Church 253 Jackson Street Thomson, GA 30824. The family will receive friends at the residence of Mr. Richard L. Dozier Sr. 106 Ansley Drive in Thomson following the service. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Morris D. Cooley (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Morris D. Cooley, 83, entered into rest on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Bethany Home Nursing Center, Millen, GA. Arrangements will be announced later. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531.
Jessie T. Miller (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006. Mrs. Jessie T. Miller, formerly of Aiken Street. Funeral services will be conducted (today) June 5, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. J. R. Hatney officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Everyone is asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Mary Ruth Chisolm (BYRAM, MS)
BYRAM, MS - Mrs. Mary Ruth Chisolm, 73, of Byram went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 2, 2006 at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 3-6 pm Sunday at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Funeral services will be 10am Monday at the funeral home with burial following at Lakewood Memorial Park. Mary Ruth had kept women and men beautiful for 35 years as a hairdresser, most notably at Village Beauty Shop. Her biggest passion was to watch her large family come home to fellowship and eat entirely too much of her wonderful cooking. Mary Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Willie B. Murphy, one brother, Charles "Jimmy" Murphy, and 3 husbands. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Foster and husband Leonard; her step daughters, Joyce, Faye and Judy; her brother, L.H. Murphy; her sisters, Myrine Hudson and Gywenn Rineheart; her grandchildren, Louis Daugherty, Kimberly Daugherty, Brandie Foster, Heath Grice, and Amber Foster; eight step grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Louis Daugherty, Edwin McManus, Archie Austin, Kenneth Dilmore, Billy Dilmore and Brian Chisolm. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Charles Murphy, Michael Sebren, Tony Beasley and David Dilmore. The online guestbook may be signed at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
William Cone (SYCAMORE, S.C.)
SYCAMORE, S.C. - Mr. William Ted Cone, Sr., 61 of 438 W. Main St., died Saturday, June 3 at University Hospital after a short illness. He was born December 15, 1944 in Orangeburg. He was a son of the Late William W. Cone and Mary Louise Loadholt Cone. He was a self-employed farmer, a member of The Sycamore Baptist Church, a current Deacon, a board member of the Farm Bureau, and Mayor Pro-Tem for the town of Sycamore. Surviving are his wife, Ouida Williams Cone of Sycamore; one daughter, Margaret Taylor (William) of Sycamore; two sons, William Ted Cone, Jr. (Denise) of Sycamore, Jason Pretto Cone (April) of Sycamore; one brother, Jerry Michael Cone of Sycamore and seven grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday at the Sycamore Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Charles Hattaway with burial following in the Fairfax Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home and Tuesday morning at the church at 10:00 a.m. Smith-Rhoden Funeral Home of Allendale in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Elease E. Bennett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia, Mrs. Elease Bennett, 74, wife of Mr. George W. Bennett. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Mount Olive Baptist Church, Washington Road, Evans with Pastor L. J. Tanksley officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband of 59 years, George W. Bennett, of Augusta; four sons, Gelester Bennett and Emory (Vernestine) Bennett, of Augusta, Wayne (Linda) Bennett, of Martinez, Steven Bennett, Marietta, GA; two daughters, Evelyn (Melvin) Wright, of Augusta and Vicky (Joseph) Burns, of Snellville, GA; ten sisters, Zelean Quick, Thelma Avery, Gwendolyn Pollard and Essie Bryant, all of Augusta, Eunice Blanchard, of Appling, Margaret Choice and Ida Green, of Evans, Deloris Johnson, of Martinez, Inez (Alan) Johnson and Ophelia Carter, of Philadelphia, PA; three brothers, Joe (Jeannie) Pollard and Leslie (Brenda) Pollard, of Augusta and Lester (Brently) Pollard, of Appling; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call residence, Sandelwood Drive or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Dorothy Stanley (WILLISTON, S.C.)
WILLISTON, S.C. - Services for Dorothy 'Bear' Stanley, 52, will be held four p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial at the Williston Cemetery. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m. Monday at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. Dorothy died on Saturday. Born in Columbia she was a daughter of the late Oren and Eva Langley Lee. She worked in home health, hospital and nursing home care and was a homemaker. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, which she loved dearly. Survivors include her husband of thirty years, Ronnie Stanley; sister, Frances (Clifton) Hinson of Gaston; a number of nieces, nephews and many friends. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ruth T. Noles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Ruth T. Noles entered into rest June 3, 2006 at the residence. She is the wife of the late Robert E. Noles. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906, 706-798-8886.
Jimmy R. Wyles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
MSGT AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Jimmy Ramick Wyles, 73, beloved husband of the late Hildegard Brams Wyles, entered into rest Friday, June 2, 2006 at his residence. Funeral Services with Full Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 4, 2006 in the chapel at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Reverend Oscar H. Barrow, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. A native of Grapevine, Arkansas, Mr. Wyles retired from the US Army after twenty years of service. He served during the Korean Conflict and retired as the Food Service Supervisor and Executive Chef, and Carpenter. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Richmond Lodge 412. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph's Hospice and Mrs. Lucy Bentley for their excellent care during his illness. Family Members include two sons, James A. Wyles of Augusta and Jeffrey R. Wyles and his wife, Becky of Hephzibah; one daughter, Johanne Jacobs and her husband, Jack of North Augusta, SC; one sister, Virginia M. Ramick of Orville, CA; and four grandchildren, Matthew Jacobs, Johanna Jacobs, Alex Wyles and Noah Wyles. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30904 Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Marjorie Mallard (SARDIS, Ga.)
SARDIS, Ga. - Marjorie Pierce Mallard, 97, entered into rest on Friday, June 2, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Mallard was born in Screven County, Georgia on March 30, 1909 to the late John and Julia Rackley Pierce and lived in Sardis most of her life since moving from Sylvania in the early 1930's. She was the oldest member of Sardis Baptist Church and was a past member with the Women's Circle. She enjoyed the art of crocheting. She was a loving mother and grandmother; being known affectionally as "Mimi, and her joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, P. G. "Chong" Mallard; sisters, Carrie Lee Mitchell, Nan Reynolds; and brothers, Bernard Pierce, Hubert Pierce, Joel Pierce, and James Pierce. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Sardis Baptist Church with Rev. Karen Zeigler and Chaplain Frankie May officiating. Pallbearers will be Cleckly Reddick, Jack Gardner, Grady Dixon, Chip Dixon, Marvin Saxon, and Leon Stokes. Interment will follow at St. Marks Cemetery, Sardis. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 4, 2006, from 4:00p.m.-6:00 p.m. at DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, GA. Survivors include two sons, John Mallard (Patty) of Statesboro, GA, and Bill Mallard (Glenda) of Evans, GA; a daughter, Sandra Parkman of Sardis, GA; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, remembrances/memorials may be made to Sardis Baptist Church, P. O. Box 280, Sardis, GA 30456 or St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Amasiah Ray Bass (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. -Entered into rest on June 4, 2006, Mr. Amasiah Ray Bass. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Thomas L. King Funeral Home.
Elease E. Bennett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia, Mrs. Elease Bennett, 74, wife of Mr. George W. Bennett. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Mount Olive Baptist Church, Washington Road, Evans with Pastor L. J. Tanksley officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband of 59 years, George W. Bennett, of Augusta; four sons, Gelester Bennett and Emory (Vernestine) Bennett, of Augusta, Wayne (Linda) Bennett, of Martinez, Steven Bennett, Marietta, GA; two daughters, Evelyn (Melvin) Wright, of Augusta and Vicky (Joseph) Burns, of Snellville, GA; ten sisters, Zelean Quick, Thelma Avery, Gwendolyn Pollard and Essie Bryant, all of Augusta, Eunice Blanchard, of Appling, Margaret Choice and Ida Green, of Evans, Deloris Johnson, of Martinez, Inez (Alan) Johnson and Ophelia Carter, of Philadelphia, PA; three brothers, Joe (Jeannie) Pollard and Leslie (Brenda) Pollard, of Augusta and Lester (Brently) Pollard, of Appling; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call residence, Sandelwood Drive or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Jeanne Giboney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Jeanne Elizabeth Flanigan Giboney entered into rest Tuesday, May 30, 2006, the widow of the late Mr. Richard Obie Giboney. Family members are two sons, Scott Giboney, Augusta, Kerry Giboney, Euless, Texas; one daughter, Dorinda Wharff, New Mexico; two brothers, Joe Flanigan, Massachusetts and Bill Flanigan, New Port Richey, Fla.; seven grandchildren. Mrs. Giboney was preceded in death by a stepsister, Pat Flanigan. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Father Lincoln Adams officiating. Mrs. Giboney was born in Altoona, Pa. and was a homemaker. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, (706) 863-6747.
Ernest L. Frank (WILLISTON, S.C.)
WILLISTON, S.C. - Services for Ernest L. Frank, 78, will be held three p.m. Sunday, June 4 at the Williston United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Burial with Masonic rites accorded will be at Barnwell County Memory Gardens on Reynolds Road. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 1123, Bamberg, SC 29003. Folk Funeral Home, Williston is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Frank died on Saturday. Born in Umbarger, Texas he was a son of the late Vivian Moore and George Frank. He served in the Korean Conflict and continued to serve in the Army Reserve until his retirement. He retired from DuPont in January 1986. He formerly served as Captain and was a charter member of the Williston Rescue Squad. He was a member of the Hope Masonic Lodge #126 for fifty years and had served as Worshipful Master in 1970. He was a member of the Williston United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vernell Frank; two daughters, Anly Frank Widener of Clearwater, SC and Amy (Robert) Frank Zeigler of Ocala, Fl.; four stepdaughters, Donna Owens of Williston, SC, Carolyn Perkins of Charlotte, NC, Bobbie Marshman and Elaine Bolen both of Williston, SC; one step-son, Steve Bellamy of Aiken, SC and a number of grandchildren. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Paul L. Toole (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. -Funeral Services for Mr. Paul L. Toole, Sr., 85 of Evans, GA, who died June 2, 2006, will be conducted this Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, Perry, GA. Rev. Henry J. Collins and Brother Ed Merritt officiating. Interment in Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 80487, Charleston, SC 29416-0487. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Annemarie Bird (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 2, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Mrs. Annemarie Bird, 75, wife of the late Richard R. Bird. Mrs. Bird was a native of Bamberg, Germany and had lived in Augusta for the past 44 years. After her career in Real Estate, she retired as President of Richard Bird Builders. Mrs. Bird was a member of St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church. Family members include her daughter, Doris B. Harrison of Augusta; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas M. and Michele Bird of Augusta and grandsons, Taylor Bird and Patrick Bird. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Gerald Ragan celebrant. Pallbearers will be Oliver Owens, Taylor Bird, Patrick Bird, Hector Oliver, Karl Smeak and Mike Lenz. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Aquinas High School, 1920 Highland Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 or St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church, 1420 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends at the home of Thomas and Michele Bird, #6 Orleans Place, Augusta, GA. The Vigil for the Deceased will be at 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 5, 2006 and the family will receive friends until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Edward L. Singletary (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the residence, Mr. Edward Lawrence Singletary, Sr., age 75, husband of Mrs. Inez Chinn Singletary. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Military Chaplain officiating. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery. Mr. Singletary was born in Whigham, Ga. He retired from the U.S. Army with honor after serving twenty years of service as Sgt. 1st Class. He was Catholic and attended Chapel 9 at Fort Gordon. He was a Mason and member of the Grovetown Lions Club. His family remembers him as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Edward was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Doris Gwaltney and a son, Randy Singletary. He is survived by his wife, Inez W. Singletary, Grovetown; three sons, Edward Singletary, Jr., Grovetown, Ronald Singletary, Charlotteville, Va. and Phillip Singletary, Evans, Ga.; a daughter, JoAnn Guin, Harlem, Ga.; father, Charles Singletary, Sr.; three brothers, Charles Singletary, Jr. and Lavaughn Singletary of Grovetown and David Singletary, Whigham, Ga.; a sister, Barbara Johnson, Whigham, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Aric Singletary, Jason Singletary, Sean Singletary, Benjamin Guin, Clay Singletary and Randy Lewis. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 6, 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. (706) 863-6747. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Charles Pinion (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Charles Wesley Pinion, 85,husband of Mary Coleman Pinion entered into rest on Friday, June 2, 2006 at the VA Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Antonio Maurral McDaniel of Dewitt Street entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two sons, Malik L. Davis and Devontez Maurral Rouse, Augusta, Ga.; father, Maurice (Thomasena) Brown, Florence, S.C.; maternal grandmother, Inez 'Tina' McAllister, Augusta; four brothers, Timothy 'Timmy' McDaniel, Kendrick McDaniel, Augusta, Joshua Brown and Maurice Brown, Florence, S.C.; one sister, Elaine Brown, Florence, S.C.; five aunts, Gloria McAllister, Paula McAllister, Augusta, Janice Friday, Florence, S.C. , Judy Moore, Florence, S.C. and Hattie Howie, Augusta, Ga.; four uncles, John 'Dallas' McAllister, Augusta, Nathaniel I. McDaniel, West Palm Beach, Fla., Eugene Brown and Billy Brown, Florence, S.C.; special aunt and uncle, Johnnie & Ida Baker, Augusta., Ga.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Laura Johnson Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Laura Johnson Scott of Irvin Street entered into rest Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one son, Eddie Lee Scott, Augusta; four daughters, Eva Jean Scott Black, Hattie Scott Kelly, Cleaster Scott Solomon and Lucille Scott Parks, Augusta; one brother, Hosie Johnson, Augusta; one sister, Addie Williams, Augusta and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Leroy Hunt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Leroy (Tob Hunt) Hunt of Milledgeville Road entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 5, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.C. Phinizy officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Benjamin Antonoff (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at his residence, Mr. Robert Benjamin Antonoff, 67, of Brooke Lane. Mr. Antonoff was a native of Philadelphia, PA and was a US Army Veteran. He retired as business manager for the Capital School District in Dover, Delaware. He had lived in Augusta the past 13 years and was an active member of St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church. As of late, his enjoyment and hobby was fashion jewelry sales. Mr. Antonoff was a lifetime member of the NRA. Family members include his daughter, Denise Krackenberger; sons, Richard Antonoff, Russell Antonoff, Ryan Antonoff; sisters, Sandy Antonoff, Hope Antonoff and grandchildren, Cory, Matthew, Ashlee, Anna and William. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, June 5, 2006 at St. Mary On-The-Hill Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Jerry Ragan celebrant. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the Mass at the church. Sympathy flowers and correspondence should be addressed to the Antonoffs, 516 Brooke Lane, Augusta, GA 30909. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Hank Blanchard (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Henry "Hank" Hammond Blanchard, Jr., 59, entered into rest on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at his residence. Mr. Blanchard was born in Louisville, Georgia, on October 31, 1946 to the late Hammond and Mary Miller Blanchard. He was a resident of Waynesboro all of his life. He was a member of Rosemont Heights Baptist Church; UGA graduate, a member of the Waynesboro Country Club, a director of First National Bank, and served in the National Guard. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Waynesboro with Rev. Wayne Dixon and Rev. Marshall Singletary officiating. Pallbearers will be Roy Jenkins, Joe Daniel, Clifford Lewis, Dr. Larry Jackson, Stephen Murray, Bill Mobley, Tommy Rowland, and Larry Askew. Honorary pallbearers will be officers and directors of First National Bank. Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 4, 2006, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, GA. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Nancy Stewart Blanchard; his daughters, Melinda Prescott (Jody) and Denise Meeks (Brent), all of Waynesboro; a son, Henry Blanchard, III, of Marietta, GA; a sister, Jane Blanchard Stewart of Waynesboro; a brother, Phillip Blanchard of Waynesboro; and 6 grandchildren, Robert, Sid, Jackie, and Gracie Prescott, and Daniel and Andrew Meeks, all of Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, remembrances/memorials may be made to the church of choice or Edmund Burke Academy Building Fund. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ruth T. Noles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. Entered into rest June 3, 2006 at her residence. Ruth T. Noles. wife of the late Robert E. Noles, Sr. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church , and retired as a teller after twenty five years at Georgia Railroad Bank & Trust. She was born in Gibson, Ga., the daughter of Charles T. Towner and Laura Lou Snider , but had lived most of her life in Augusta. Funeral services will be held at Poteet Chapel South , Tuesday , June 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend W. Sherrell Dunn officiating. Interment will be in West View Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Robert E. Noles, III, Donald L.Brown, Charles Towner, Ed Towner, Tim Towner, and Stacey Towner. Family members include son, Robert E. Noles, Jr. and wife Frances of Kennesaw, Ga; grandchildren, Robert E. Noles, III of Kennesaw, Ga. , and Laura Ruth Brown and husband Donald L. of Norcross, Ga; brothers, Charles Emory Towner of Augusta, Ga., Marvin E.Towner of Dunwoody, Ga., and Ernest Towner of Edgefield, S.C. and sister Evelyn Thomas of Allendale, S.C. The family will receive friends at Poteet Funeral Home South, Monday, June 5, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 (706)798-8886. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Elease E. Bennett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jeannie S. Burris (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Robert L. Friessen (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
Marjorie Mallard (SARDIS, Ga.)
Hank Blanchard (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Jeannie S. Burris (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Robert Brinkley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Amasiah Ray Bass (APPLING, Ga.)
Ernest L. Frank (WILLISTON, S.C.)
Jessie T. Miller (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Edward L. Singletary (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Morris D. Cooley (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Beulah Lee Dozier (THOMSON, Ga.)
Dorothy Stanley (WILLISTON, S.C.)
Jessie T. Miller (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Jimmy R. Wyles (MSGT AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Helen G. Hunter (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Benjamin Antonoff (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Beulah Lee Dozier (THOMSON, Ga.)
Alva Hearn Cartee (CLOUD, FL.)
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Elease E. Bennett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Laura Johnson Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rita Kicklighter (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Antonio McDaniels (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Westminster girls coach had memorable ride
Williams lone American left in French Open
Fransoso turns heads on, off field
Duff helps Greenbrier taste success
Morgan made most of talent at Lakeside
Area sports anouncements
Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly as space permits.
All area girls soccer teams
The Augusta Chronicle is saluting prep soccer standouts from the area.
Morgan made most of talent at Lakeside
Dave Morgan deserves a medal. Or a badge. Something.
Duff helps Greenbrier taste success
Oh yes, Brooks Duff loves him some Blue Bell ice cream.
Fransoso turns heads on, off field
There's one thing that's readily apparent when it comes to Stephanie Fransoso.
Westminster girls coach had memorable ride
Westminster girls soccer coach Mike Freace saw this year as a journey.
World Cup notebook
Two-time World Cup champion Argentina might never win another World Cup because of a broken promise.
Overtime
In Watkins Glen, N.Y., Scott Dixon won a slippery battle of attrition that took out Marco Andretti and several others, holding off Vitor Meira and Ryan Briscoe in a one-lap shootout Sunday to capture the IRL Indy Grand Prix for the second year in a row.
All area boys soccer teams
The Augusta Chronicle is saluting prep soccer standouts from the area.
Williams lone American left in French Open
PARIS - Irritated by the home crowd's heckling, James Blake took the unusual step of inviting a spectator out of the stands to see for himself that one of French teen Gael Monfils' shots landed out.
Overtime
Augusta's Phillip McCormick shot 3-under-par 69 on Saturday for a share of the first-round lead in the W.M. Gregory Classic.
FireBall coast to victory
Even with a fill-in goalie, the Augusta FireBall showed no signs of slowing down Saturday night.
A little help from their friends
Cole Scruggs (right) proudly shows off this 13-pound, 32-inch redfish that he landed with his friend, Forest O'Quinn, while inshore casting with other friends in Charleston, S.C.
A little help from their friends
Outdoors calendar
NOTE: All the listed events are open to the public, although membership in some organizations may be required.
Top whitetail managed to elude hunters, not car
Wary old whitetails can be tough to kill. hat's why it came as no surprise that the top scoring typical whitetail from South Carolina's 2005-06 season wasn't taken by a hunter at all.
Kicking guru tries to find another gem in Atlanta
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Steve Hoffman strolls off the practice field, a video camera in one hand and a young kicker hanging on his every word.
Top whitetail managed to elude hunters, not car
Jag can take step from the shadows
Spartans can't overcome start
The Augusta Spartans might not be going to the playoffs this season, but their reputation around the American Indoor Football League has to be on the rise.
Weather Channel's Steve Lyons prepares for hurricane season
NEW YORK - During pre-Katrina visits to New Orleans, Steve Lyons set aside a few hours for an errand that would probably only occur to the Weather Channel's hurricane expert.
'Good Morning America' losing chief exec
NEW YORK - ABC's "Good Morning America" is losing co-anchor Charles Gibson and now it is losing its chief executive behind the scenes, too.
TV highlights (and lowlights) for the week ahead
This round of "The Sopranos" started with Tony getting gunned down by his trigger-happy uncle. By the end of the season, one of his cronies got caned to death for being homosexual.
Weather Channel's Steve Lyons prepares for hurricane season
TV highlights (and lowlights) for the week ahead
The office door is open for season two of 'Tom Goes to the Mayor'
NEW YORK - It's not exactly the highest-rated show on Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" block. It airs at such a wee hour, even its creators admit they don't stay up to watch it. And its visual style is so unusual that purists say it doesn't even qualify as animation.
'Good Morning America' losing chief exec
The office door is open for season two of 'Tom Goes to the Mayor'
Bulldogs win quick and easy
ATHENS, Ga. - Mickey Westphal gave Georgia just what it needed in the rain-delayed first round of the NCAA's Athens Regional.
Georgia forces final contest
ATHENS, Ga. - Josh Morris hit the three-run homer that sealed the deal, but diminutive second baseman Matthew Dunn played no small role in Georgia's 7-1 win over Florida State in the NCAA regional Sunday.
Cisco hurls a gem for Gamecocks
Cisco hurls a gem for Gamecocks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Freshman Mike Cisco pitched a six-hitter for the first complete game of his career Saturday, leading South Carolina past Evansville, 4-2, in the opener of the Charlottesville Regional for both teams.
Young player takes a leading role on her teams
Animal shelter dog is claimed by studio
Community action groups are celebrated
Graduates from 1956 renew old friendships
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