Aiken has seen fraudulent money orders
People might feel comfortable accepting money orders to complete financial transactions, but authorities say the payment method is no longer safe.
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
Celebrities will don aprons for Aiken's Cookin'
Some of Aiken's finest will be among the celebrity chefs at Friday's benefit for the Mental Health Association in Aiken County.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Library events
NANCY BONNETTE LIBRARY
HOURS: Noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Drawing produces two finalists
Marie Roberts said it was worth the 39 cents she spent on a stamp.
Reunions
O'Bryant reunion: Seeking members for a reunion Thursday-Sunday, July 27-30 at Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites; contact V. T. Davis at (706) 651-1514 or VTDavis113@aol.com
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
Partnership enhancing USC Aiken
A recent contribution of $50,000 by Washington Group International to the University of South Carolina Aiken will support an endowed faculty chair in science and math, university officials said.
House still serves community
The Victorian house has stood on the corner of Georgia and West Clifton avenues since 1900, and it has served a variety of purposes.
Recreation events
SILVERSNEAKERS MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND RANGE OF MOVEMENT CLASSES: 9-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free for members with participating Medicare health plans; $26 per month in-city residents; $46 per month out-of-city residents without recreation membership
Donation of masks will help animals in distress
When Barbara and Mike Kilbride's prized pomeranian, Smoky, died in March, the Aiken couple decided to honor their pet by helping other animals.
Around the block
Flashback will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at Maude Edenfield Park, 400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta, as part of the free Music in the Park concert series.
This week
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
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.
Play springs surprises on audience
Early in the first act of Deathtrap, playwright Ira Levin added a few elements to lull audiences into thinking they had figured out the rest of the play.
Across the river
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: Fridays in June; gates open 6:30 p.m., movies begin at dusk; Friday, ET; June 16, Shrek, Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens, 1 11th St.; June 23, The Princess Bride; June 30, Madagascar; Columbia County Fairgrounds, 4470 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown; $1, payable by cash or check at gate; proceeds benefit the MCG Children's Medical Center; (706) 7211-4004
NL West figures it out in 2006
Experienced Tigers ready for run
Experienced Tigers ready for run
CLEMSON, S.C. - First baseman Andy D'Alessio stood in the misty night outside Clemson's dugout and thought about how this year's NCAA super regional will be different than the one a year ago.
McCann set for Rome rehab stint
Astros place Oswalt on DL
HOUSTON - Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday retroactive to May 30.
Bulldogs, Gamecocks get early start for TV
Bases-loaded walk lifts Yankees to win
NEW YORK - Melky Cabrera robbed Manny Ramirez of a tying homer with a leaping catch in the eighth inning as the New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday night behind a strong start from Chien-Ming Wang.
Bulldogs to face Gamecocks next
Royals make pitcher top pick
NEW YORK - Hard-throwing righty Luke Hochevar, back in the draft after failing to reach a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the No. 1 pick Tuesday.
Ex-umpire Gregg dies after stroke
PHILADELPHIA - For mer major league umpire Eric Gregg, who struggled with weight problems that saw him reach almost 400 pounds, died Monday night, a day after a massive stroke. He was 55.
You be the judge: Is Greenbrier the best ever?
McCann set for Rome rehab stint
ATLANTA - Brian McCann, encouraged by a strenuous workout Monday, will report to Class A Rome today for a scheduled two-day injury rehabilitation assignment.
Cabrera helps O's blank Jays
BALTIMORE - Daniel Cabrera allowed three hits in five innings and Kevin Millar homered as the Baltimore Orioles blanked the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-0 on Monday night.
Ex-umpire Gregg dies after stroke
Bulldogs to face Gamecocks next
Athens, GA. - Trevor Holder pitched six strong innings to spark Georgia to a 3-2 win over Florida State in the NCAA Regional on Monday, putting the Bulldogs in the Super Regional against South Carolina.
NL West figures it out in 2006
Barry Bonds' chase of Babe Ruth grabbed all the headlines during the first two months of the season, concealing a remarkable turnaround by the NL West, where all five teams entered June with a winning record.
Bases-loaded walk lifts Yankees to win
You be the judge: Is Greenbrier the best ever?
There's nothing left for Greenbrier's baseball team to do now but wait. Wait for the final national rankings to judge a team that won 35 of 36 games and a state title this year.
Bulldogs, Gamecocks get early start for TV
ATHENS, Ga. - Seventh-ranked Georgia will open NCAA super regional play on Saturday against No. 15 South Carolina bright and early with an 11 a.m. start to accommodate a national broadcast on ESPN2.
Hey, Mr. Politician, where do I go to get my vote back?
Braves' slump at home continues
ATLANTA - Blondie's One Way or Another played as Tim Hudson left the mound with a scowl in the sixth inning Monday evening.
Devine reflects a year after draft
Devine reflects a year after draft
ATLANTA - A year ago today, Joey Devine was celebrating that the Atlanta Braves had just selected him with their only first-round pick.
Braves' slump at home continues
Braves best Nationals
ATLANTA - The Braves' June swoon is over, at least for a day.
Paper maker drops product
STAMFORD, Conn. - International Paper Co., the world's largest paper maker, will sell its coated-paper business to CMP Holdings LLC, an affiliate of the investment firm Apollo Management, for $1.4 billion, the companies said Monday.
Pricey luxury vacation club catches on with wealthy
WASHINGTON - One might not necessarily imagine that multimillionaires confront limited options in planning their vacations.
Firm is strong, leader states
WILMINGTON, Del. - General Motors Corp. has made significant progress on its turnaround plan in the past year, reducing costs and rolling out new products, the company's chairman and chief executive told shareholders Tuesday.
Pricey luxury vacation club catches on with wealthy
Bank will buy insurance firm
Aiken-based banking company Security Federal Corp. is getting into the insurance brokerage business.
Officials discuss concerns over trouble after event
Running a haunted house can be a scary venture
Running a haunted house can be a scary venture
DENVER - A few years ago, Lynton Harris sank $2 million into a Washington, D.C., haunted house that included a room themed "Escape From the Pentagon."
Sony enters digital SLR camera market
Officials discuss concerns over trouble after event
"Official" First Fridays aren't the problem.
Cafe in tax predicament
An upscale Augusta restaurant can't sell alcohol until it pays more than $12,000 in back taxes and fines.
Sony enters digital SLR camera market
TOKYO - Sony Corp. unveiled its first digital single-lens reflex camera on Tuesday, marking a late entry into the high-end of the market for the company that was first to offer a point-and-shoot model 25 years ago.
First ace a special treat for ex-football player
A price we shouldn't have to pay
Researchers discover new excuse
The number of known disabilities has just gone up again.
Pandering - or sound politics?
Researchers discover new excuse
Disappointments and successes
There were some significant achievements in this year's session of South Carolina's General Assembly, but they've been overshadowed by two significant disappointments.
Pandering - or sound politics?
Democrats and their echo chambers in the national media are utterly incensed that the Senate is calling for a vote on a constitutional amendment to ban homosexual marriages.
Greenbrier: No. 1 in Georgia
How many ways are there to say good work and congratulations to Greenbrier High School, the best high school baseball team in Georgia? The Wolfpack had won three Class AAA championships in 1997, '98 and '99, but Saturday's two victories over Marist, 3-1 and 10-0, gave them their first Class AAAA title.
A price we shouldn't have to pay
The resignation of John Seitz from the Richmond County school board with seven months left in his term comes at a particularly costly time.
Video of dance medley becomes Internet hit
NEW YORK - Judson Laipply isn't afraid to bust a move.
People in the News
BOISE, Idaho - Songwriter and singer Carole King has put her 128-acre ranch in the White Cloud Mountains up for sale, with a $19 million asking price.
Recipe for Billy's vanilla cupcakes
Grapes play new roles in these recipes
If you pull grapes off the bunch to pop into your mouth as you unpack the groceries in the kitchen, you're taking the natural first step in grape appreciation.
Ideas for a picnic menu
HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Pack a basket and take the day to enjoy the warm weather - picnic season is here. Whether it's an intimate meal for two or a feast for many, it isn't hard to find an easy-to-prepare menu to suit the occasion.
Pepper steak grinders with mango relish
CONCORD, N.H. - There is a right way and a wrong way to prepare a mango. I favor the wrong way.
Tea sandwiches are elegant
These dainty little bites travel in noble circles - with the likes of deviled eggs and petits fours. Their very presence lends an afternoon gathering of women (such as a bridal shower) elegance and panache.
Recipe for Billy's vanilla cupcakes
Parker was sick and wasn't getting better. So we baked cupcakes.
Grapes play new roles in these recipes
Pepper steak grinders with mango relish
Augusta pitcher is on the right track
Though it was abbreviated, the complete-game shutout Ryan Shaver threw against the Asheville Tourists on Friday was significant for several reasons.
Local golfers fail to qualify
No golfers with ties to the Augusta area were able to make it through sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open on Tuesday in Roswell, Ga.
Dog day afternoon
SUMMIT, N.J. - Michelle Wie tugged her cap over her face when a 3-foot par putt skimmed over the right edge of the cup, and the 3,500 fans who thought they might witness history gasped and groaned.
Augusta pitcher is on the right track
Hurricanes find a home in Raleigh
Goalie loss puts Oilers in jeopardy
Hurricanes find a home in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. - Jim Rutherford found a parking lot party he simply couldn't pass up.
Goalie loss puts Oilers in jeopardy
RALEIGH, N.C. - A group of Edmonton players swarmed around Ty Conklin, peppering him with rubber and looking to expose any vulnerability. Upper left corner. Lower right post. Stick side. Glove hand. Between the pads.
Hash is simpler when made with rotisserie chicken
Hash and rice is a Southern favorite. Usually, this stew is a combination of ground or finely chopped smoked meats, but I've discovered that you can make a quick version using use rotisserie chicken from the supermarket.
Hash is simpler when made with rotisserie chicken
Hey, Mr. Politician, where do I go to get my vote back?
Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods.
Letter writers' ignorance shows
Charles Heywood's letter "Place the blame where it belongs" (April 20) shows his total ignorance of history and the truth.Robert B. Heynneman, Augusta
Personal responsibility is vanishing
According to the June 3 Chronicle, a Food and Drug Administration-funded study discovered obesity is caused in part by restaurants feeding us too much. I genuinely hope the lawyers will immediately spring into action with multimillion-dollar lawsuits to punish these terrible people who operate restaurants to deliberately make us fat. Why not? It worked with tobacco smokers.Richard Netzley, Evans
Motherhood is a demotion? Since when?
In response to the article from June 3 on Elizabeth Vargas ("Anchor's move raises eyebrows"), I would like to make a few comments.Cammie Jones, Augusta
Tommy Moore is an honest candidate
How do local Muslims feel about Augusta? The answers may surprise you
In post 9-11 America, how are Muslims treated? Are they systematically mistreated by our government and the press because some terrorists claim they kill in the name of Islam? How are they treated here, in our own community?
How do local Muslims feel about Augusta? The answers may surprise you
Motherhood is a demotion? Since when?
Letter writers' ignorance shows
Personal responsibility is vanishing
Tommy Moore is an honest candidate
It must be an election year - the mud is starting to fly. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Willis has mailed a vicious attack piece completely misrepresenting the record of his opponent, state Sen. Tommy Moore. The brochure is a piece of political trash worthy of Karl Rove.Jerrold Sundt, Aiken, S.C.
FDA clears restricted return of MS drug to market
Texas has highest speed limit in the country
New contact lenses designed to give athletes an edge
Russian Web site rivalling iTunes
Living briefs
The Augusta Chronicle is revamping its food content, and we're going to readers for help. we are looking for recipes that families have used for years - those dishes that have stood the test of time and are used repeatedly.
Texas has highest speed limit in the country
PECOS, Texas - It was driving as usual for Steve Masters as he hit 80 mph along Interstate 20, the new speed limit along some wide-open stretches in rural Texas.
New contact lenses designed to give athletes an edge
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - When Camille Walters plays soccer, her normally brown eyes have a spooky red tint.
Russian Web site rivalling iTunes
MOSCOW - A Russian Web site that lets visitors download albums for less than $1 is a smash hit with music fans - but not with U.S. trade and music industry officials.
FDA clears restricted return of MS drug to market
WASHINGTON - A multiple sclerosis drug pulled from the market last year because of a rare but life-threatening side effect will return under a restricted distribution program, health officials said Monday.
Dad's advice wanted
Pithy sayings, cool comments or fabulous flubs ... dads are known for them all.
Product recalls
The following recall has been announced:
School budget cuts are urged
Stop the financial "hemorrhaging," one Richmond County school official said as budget talks continued Tuesday.
Regents wrestle with fixed-tuition details
Expansion of Evans center is considered
Hot rods make a pit stop
Motorists on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour 2006 take a break at the South Carolina Welcome Center on Interstate 20 in North Augusta en route to Columbia.
Isakson wants security focus in Congress' talks
Columbia County budget approved
With all its fun, summer brings cause for caution
Budget woes put on front burner
James Brown statue about to get on up
Nephew held in slaying
The nephew of an Augusta man is charged with murder in his uncle's shooting death Tuesday.
Martinez man pleads guilty in bicyclist's death
A Martinez man accused of fatally striking a bicyclist with a car in August pleaded guilty today in a Columbia County courtroom and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Rants and raves
I READ IN THE PAPER every day that so many people in our city are ashamed of our president of our country. I don't see too eye to eye with many things that are going on in Washington, but I have traveled around the world and I have seen the violent leaders and I know now why everyone wants to come to America. Many of us don't realize how lucky we are to be born in America. ... You can be assured America is the best country in the world to live in. I, for one, am proud of it even with the mistakes that are made in Washington. I'm still proud of it.
Audit finds errors in record-keeping
A little shot of cool
Jasmine Farrar, 8, recoils as her sister Briana, 9, shoots her with a water gun in front of their Third Street home in the Olde Town neighborhood.
Across the area
Two Augusta men remained behind bars Monday after being accused of having inappropriate sexual relations with two underage girls in separate incidents.
Official registers as sex offender, under protest
WINNSBORO, S.C. - A three-term Fairfield County councilman registered as a sex offender Tuesday, more than four decades after he was convicted of rape in New Jersey.
Peers name Hunt top sheriff
Aiken County Sheriff Mike Hunt is South Carolina's top cop.
Women to face theft charges
Two women - one released early from prison less than a month ago on a shoplifting arrest - will each face a shoplifting charge in a case that police say led to a deadly Martinez wreck Sunday.
Ruling forbids sale of home
An Evans man accused of bilking millions of dollars from investors cannot sell a Jones Creek home while facing federal criminal charges.
School board takes last look at $150 million budget plan
Audit finds errors in record-keeping
A state audit of the Richmond County school system found some spotty record-keeping, including under-reporting the superintendent's salary, but overall gave the system a "clean" bill of financial health.
News you can use
Pools can provide endless summertime fun for children, but parents need to be aware of the danger of small drains that can have a powerful suction, grabbing on to hair, clothing, jewelry and even body parts, trapping the victim down in the water or causing other injury, said Rene Hopkins of Safe Kids East Central, which is led by the Medical College of Georgia's Children's Medical Center.
Correction
- An Across the Area item in Sunday and Monday editions contained incorrect information. On June 27, National HIV Testing Day, vouchers for free testing will be passed out at two events: a luncheon at the Julian Smith Barbecue Pit from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History from 5 to 7 p.m. No actual testing will be conducted during those events.
Fire guts home on New McDuffie Road
An early-morning fire today gutted a residence in the 2300 block of New McDuffie Road.
Georgia pupils continue to falter on state tests
ATLANTA - Georgia pupils struggled with tougher new statewide tests, with thousands of eighth-graders headed to summer school to see whether they can boost their scores enough to advance to high school, according to data released by the state Department of Education on Monday.
Answers sought in wreck that killed 2, unborn child
Police were still investigating Monday the circumstances surrounding a deadly car crash Sunday afternoon at a busy Columbia County intersection.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Investigators say two people found dead in their home were likely the victims of a murder-suicide, although the investigation is continuing.
System is growing in drug cases
N. Augusta's sewer rate to climb more
NORTH AUGUSTA - City residents will see their sewer rates go up beginning with their July bills. The rates will go up a little more than city officials originally anticipated, however.
North Augusta's Colvin selected in MLB draft
Clemson junior left fielder Tyler Colvin of North Augusta was selected 13th by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday afternoon.
Mental test delays trial in homicide
A request for a mental evaluation delayed the court case Monday of a Martinez man accused of vehicular homicide.
Answers sought in wreck that killed 2, unborn child
With all its fun, summer brings cause for caution
Aah, summer - the season of picnics, lemonade, swimming and hiking.
System is growing in drug cases
Columbia County surpassed Richmond County in the number of reported drug-related incidents in school in the past year.
Rans and raves
I NOTICE WHEN anybody disagrees with the Republicans about the Iraqi war, they bring up World War II. Well, if Bush had been president during World War II, we'd all be speaking German.
Mayor wants deficit think tank
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver is going to the city's financial community to get ideas for solving the city's $4.8 million budget deficit.
Cyberspace safety still baffles officials
Across the area
An Atlanta-area woman remained in jail Tuesday after being charged with illegally taking her two children from the home of a woman who is their legal custodian.
Cab lawsuit levels conspiracy charges
Seven independent taxi service owners filed suit Tuesday against Augusta's largest cab company, alleging collusion and antitrust violations.
Credit is owed on gas bills
ATLANTA - The Georgia Public Service Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to accept a deal that will require Atlanta Gas Light to credit customers $600,000, stemming from a commission audit of AGL's environmental cleanup program.
Across Georgia
HOSCHTON - The four people who were found dead in a house fire last week were killed before the fire was set.
Expansion of Evans center is considered
The Evans Government Center could be in line for a major overhaul.
Columbia County budget approved
With the exception of two items, Columbia County commissioners approved the county's 2006-07 fiscal year budget Tuesday night, bringing about a $4.2 million increase in the general fund, but not a higher millage.
Kid of the Day
Theron Hoar, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Cab lawsuit levels conspiracy charges
Dentistry building moves up in priority
A new dental school building at Medical College of Georgia could be sped up if $5 million recommended by the staff of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents goes through.
Regents wrestle with fixed-tuition details
ATLANTA - When the governor and the State Board of Regents announced that tuition would be "Fixed for Four" under a plan to give students a set price tag for four years of college, they didn't get down to specifics.
Sex offender sought in Clemson student killing
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Arrest warrants were issued Tuesday for a Tennessee man wanted in the rape, kidnapping and killing of a Clemson University student who was strangled with a bikini top, authorities said.
Rights to sell depot unclear
Legal questions have stalled discussions on a condominium tower at the 6.3-acre Reynolds Street train depot property.
Across South Carolina
FORT JACKSON - Fort Jackson is releasing 14 temporary employees to cut costs and instituting a civilian hiring freeze.
Avondale Mills agrees to sell Graniteville facility
Avondale Mills Inc. has agreed to sell three of its spinning plants to North Carolina-based Parkdale Mills for $28 million, preserving jobs at its Graniteville plant and two Alabama plants.
School board takes last look at $150 million budget plan
Before they take official action, Columbia County school officials took one last look at a proposed 2006-07 budget Tuesday.
Downtown agency's office ransacked
The organization tasked with promoting a safe downtown faced blood stains and broken glass this morning.
James Brown statue about to get on up
Broad Street lost its Soul early Tuesday morning. But it's just a temporary condition.
Suspect in Clemson student's slaying arrested
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. -- A registered sex offender was in custody Wednesday after authorities said his DNA was found in the apartment of a Clemson University student who was strangled with her bikini top.
Cyberspace safety still baffles officials
ATLANTA - Unless government officials and business executives get a better handle on computer security breaches, consumers' confidence that their personal information is safe will continue to erode, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker said Tuesday.
Campaign skips breakfast
AIKEN - The campaign trail mostly bypassed Aiken County on Tuesday when only four local lawmakers from the county's nine-member legislative delegation showed up for a General Assembly wrap-up at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Center clears hurdle
Plans moved along Monday for a contested shopping center proposed for Walton Way Extension and Interstate 20.
Kid of the Day
Ethan Pinkston, of North Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
N. Augusta's sewer rate to climb more
Mayor wants deficit think tank
Nephew charged with murder in uncle's shooting
The nephew of an Augusta man has been charged with murder in his uncle's shooting death this morning.
Official registers as sex offender, under protest
Budget woes put on front burner
Augusta Commission member Joe Bowles will try to find out today why a plan to eliminate 39 positions in city government, intended to help balance this year's budget, hasn't been implemented.
Mental test delays trial in homicide
Dentistry building moves up in priority
News you can use
Free concert: Flashback will perform at 7 p.m. at Maude Edenfield Park, 400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta, as part of the free Music in the Park concert series. Visitors can bring chairs and a picnic supper. Call (803) 442-7588.
Sex offender sought in Clemson student killing
Across Georgia
TUCKER - A police officer shot and killed one man and wounded another while responding to a disturbance, authorities said. The officer suffered a minor gunshot wound.
Rants and raves
I READ IN THE PAPER every day that so many people in our city are ashamed of our president of our country. I don't see too eye to eye with many things that are going on in Washington, but I have traveled around the world and I have seen the violent leaders and I know now why everyone wants to come to America. Many of us don't realize how lucky we are to be born in America. ... You can be assured America is the best country in the world to live in. I, for one, am proud of it even with the mistakes that are made in Washington. I'm still proud of it.
Georgia pupils continue to falter on state tests
Isakson wants security focus in Congress' talks
ATLANTA - A border-security program with Mexico could become a key point in Congress' upcoming negotiations over immigration reform and should be in place before a guest worker program is considered, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson said Monday.
Seven of India's 29 states ban 'Da Vinci Code'
At the Movies: 'The Omen'
All remakes are needless, but this update of "The Omen" is especially so.
Seven of India's 29 states ban 'Da Vinci Code'
HYDERABAD, India - Seven of India's 29 states have banned "The Da Vinci Code," with officials in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh saying Friday the movie was insulting to Christians.
Singer-songwriter Billy Preston dies at 59
Singer-songwriter Billy Preston dies at 59
PHOENIX - Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles including "Outta Space" and "Nothing From Nothing," died Tuesday at 59.
Tom Petty celebrates milestone with Heartbreakers
Country's Harris teams with rocker Knopfler
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Emmylou Harris apologizes for the interruption and takes the call on her cell phone.
Tom Petty celebrates milestone with Heartbreakers
NEW YORK - Each week, Tom Petty selects some musical gems that have fallen into obscurity and beams them out on his satellite radio show, hoping to expose fans to some classic music that deserves another listen.
Country's Harris teams with rocker Knopfler
NASCAR's rules make racing hurt necessary
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ricky Rudd once had to tape his swollen eyes open to race. Davey Allison, driving with a broken hand, glued Velcro onto his cast and the steering wheel.
NASCAR's rules make racing hurt necessary
Wade has Heat on brink of title
Wade has Heat on brink of title
MIAMI - The comparisons leave Dwyane Wade sheepish.
Mavs' star is hard to handle
DALLAS - As the Miami Heat try to find ways to handle Dirk Nowitzki, they'll no doubt look at his mistakes that cost the Mavericks playoff games against San Antonio and Phoenix. The Heat would be wise to heed what happened next.
Ola Lee Mack (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Lee Mack who passed on Sunday will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the Jones Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Tommie (wife-April) Mack, Hephzibah: adopted daughter, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family can be contacted at her residence.
Dorothy Sorrow (LEXINGTON, Ga.)
LEXINGTON, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Harper Sorrow, age 80, of Lexington, died Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the University Nursing and Rehab Center in Athens, Ga. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Lexington. McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, in charge of arrangements.
Helen Still Black (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Mrs. Helen Still Black, 84, widow of Harold B. Black, Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Barnwell Co. Hospital. Mrs. Black was born in Barnwell County on Augusta 10, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Leroy C. and Ethel Mae Still. She was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church and was a former associate teacher at Barnwell High School. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Reedy Branch Baptist church with Rev. Harry Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Barnwell County Memory Gardens of Reynolds Rd. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Mole Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Caroline Children's Home, 3201 Stenholm Rd., Columbia, S.C., 29204. Survivors include two sons, Phil H. Black (Martha) of Lexington, S.C. and Roy Black (Ana) of Aiken, S.C.; one daughter, Beth B. McDonald (Buddy) of Barnwell; four sisters, Willie Dell S. Keele and Barbara S. Fakoury of Barnwell, LaTrell S. Toole of New Ellenton, S.C. and Myrtis S. Jones of Augusta, Ga.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mole Funeral Home (803) 259-3166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Michael David New (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Michael David New Sr., age 49, entered into rest Saturday, June 3, 2006 at his home. Family members include his wife Deborah R. New of North Augusta, SC, sons Brandon Chase New of North Augusta, SC and Michael David New Jr. of Augusta, Ga., brother Jesse M. New of Atlanta, Ga., sister Traci Simless of Evans, Ga., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. New was a native of Augusta, Ga., the son of the late Ralph Thomas New and Frances Fowler New. He had lived in North Augusta, SC for the past fifteen years, and enjoyed playing golf. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Poteet Funeral Homes West Chapel. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Ga. 30909 (706)860-0009 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Atticus "Nick" Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C.- Funeral Arrangements for Mr. Atticus "Nick" Nicholas Cliett, 55, of Old Cherokee Drive, Beech Island, SC, who died June 4, 2006, will be announced. Mr. Cliett was the husband of Mrs. Angela Weeks Cliett. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Jesse Lee Arowood (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Jesse Lee Arowood, 77, of White Pond Rd., White Pond Community, beloved husband of Rudean Brown Arowood, died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Mr. Arowood was born on June 15, 1928 in Blackshear, GA to Daniel Roscoe and Arva Alice Rutland Arowood. He had lived in Aiken County since 1953 and was a retired supervisor in the E & I Department at DuPont, Savannah River Site. Survivors in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Susan Chapman, Beech Island, and Rose Marie Hutto, White Pond; two sons, Gary A. Arowood, Augusta and Michael D. Arowood, Williston; two brothers, Roscoe Arowood, Blackshear, GA and Roy Arowood, Fitzgerald, GA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Samuel, Rebekah, Maggie and Joy Chapman, Hunter Dean and Michael Lee Arowood and Daniel and Alice Hutto. He was preceded in death by five sisters. Funeral services will be held from the graveside in Mt. Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 3:00 PM with his son-in-law, Andy Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd., Aiken, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aiken SPCA. Please visit the online memorial at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lynne Rich (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at her home at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Martinez, Mrs. Lynne Rich, 85, wife of the late Dr. Irving Rich. Mrs. Rich was a native of Marmaresh Sighet, Czechoslovakia but lived most of her life in Brooklyn, NY where she had been a member of the Bay Ridge Jewish Center and was President of the sisterhood and a life member of Hadassah. She has lived in Augusta for the past 8 years and was a member of Adas Yeshurun Sisterhood and Synagogue in Augusta. Family members include her daughters and son-in-law, Andrea and Malcolm Estroff of Augusta, Lauren Rich of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Becky Rich of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Harris Hartman, Emily Rich, Michael Rich and Steven Rich, all of Los Angeles; step grandchildren, Eve and Scott Turner of Atlanta, Brian and Heidi Estroff of North Augusta, Eric and Dianne Estroff of Atlanta and step-great-grandchildren, Rachel, Josh, Jake,Ben, Shelby, Noah and Sydney. She is also survived by a sister, Edith Gottesman of Rego Park, NY. Chapel services will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 11:30 AM, at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 333 Amersterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023 with Rabbi Baruch Gottesman officiating. Pallbearers will be Malcolm, Brian, and Eric Estroff, Fred Eckhaus, Carl Eckhaus, Stan Burman, Harris Hartman, Michael Rich, Steven Rich, Bernard Gerson, Fred Gottesman, Dr. Steven Kadish and Sidney Stern. Interment will follow at New Montefiore Cemetery in Long Island, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, Irving E. Rich Music Fund, P.O. Box 3252, Augusta, GA 30904, or to Congregation Bet Haverim Building Fund, P.O. Box 29548, Atlanta,Ga. 30359. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Perley W. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Perley W. Wheeler, age 85 of Augusta, entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at the V.A. Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906.
George Ann Johnson (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mrs. George Ann Johnson, age 60, of Swainsboro, GA, died on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at her residence after an extended illness. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 7th, at 2 PM at Union Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Sam Bowen and Elder Tommy Rountree officiating. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Stanley Olin Merritt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga.- Mr. Stanley Olin Merritt, of Fury's Ferry Rd., Evans, beloved husband of Mrs. Bernice Whitmire Merritt, entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2006 at Specialty Select Hospital at University Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenwood, SC. with Rev. Kevin Steele officiating. Additional survivors include three sons, Stanley W. Merritt and Meril of Evans, GA., Don Merritt of Augusta, GA. and David Merritt of North Augusta, SC.; a brother, William Edward Merritt and Ellen of Miami, FL.; a sister, Rose Payne of Lantana, FL.; a grandson, Joshua A. Merritt. A native of Fingerville, South Carolina, Mr. Merritt was the son of the late Stanley Olin Merritt and the Late Annie Ross Merritt. A graduate of Erskine College, Mr. Merritt was retired from Richmond Academy where he taught for thirty- five years, touching thousand of lives. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in Italy. Upon retuning home, form W.W.II, he played the saxophone in a Jazz Band in Greenville, South Carolina. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a great love of music. Stanley and Bernice recently celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. If so desired, memorials may be made to National Hills Baptist Church Building Fund, 2725 Washington Road, Augusta, GA. 30909. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the funeral home from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home 337 North Belair Road Evans, Georgia, 30809 (706) 860-6166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
George Harris (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. George Harris, 41, of 1233 Edgefield Hwy., entered into rest June 4, 2006 at MCG. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Mr. Harris was a member of Jeter Baptist Church, Edgefield, S.C. Survivors include his daughter, Kristi Rhodes, Corpus Christi, Texas; four sisters, Fannie (Willie) Moore and Regina McKie both of Aiken, Gwendolyn Stockton, Trenton, S.C. and Brunnie Holden, North Augusta, S.C.; seven brothers, Joseph (Celestine) Landrum, Tuscon, Ariz., Sonnie Harris, Roosevelt Harris and Rainsford (Tammie) Harris all of Niagara Falls, N.Y., James Harris, Trenton, Michael Harris, Columbia, S.C. and Jake Adam, Va.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends may call at the residence of his nieces, Margaret Moore, 123 Jamestown Ct., Aiken. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St. - Aiken (803) 648-0134.
Thomas W. Dudley (PLUM BRANCH, S.C.)
PLUM BRANCH, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at his residence, Mr. Thomas W. "Pops" Dudley, Jr., 83, husband of Mrs. Delaine Britton Dudley. Mr. Dudley was a native of Stillmore, GA and had lived in Augusta since he was 7 years old until 1984 when he moved to Plum Branch, SC. He was a WWII Navy Veteran who served on the USS Upshur in the Atlantic Theatre. He was a retired merchant in the package store industry. Mr. Dudley was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons, Tommy Dudley and Pete Dudley of Plum Branch; grandchildren, April Barr and husband, Stephen, Tom Dudley; great grandchildren, Jackson Barr, Griffin Barr and special friends; Lynn and Stuart Prather, Kristen Prather and Stuart Prather. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Joe Lusk officiating. Pallbearers will be Vasey Reece, David Redd, Benny Jackson, Ed Thompson, Danny Newton and Henry Wylds. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Piedmont Hospice, 408 West Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ulysses Ware (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Ulysses Ware, 46, of Alexander Dr., entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Mr. Ware, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Edgefield. Survivors include his wife, Tanya Charles Ware; daughters, Tiffney Ware, Augusta, Candice Ware, Shareen Humphrey, Atlanta, Shavalette Sullivan, Augusta and Tanika Robinson, Montgomery, Ala.; a son, James Sullivan, Augusta; his mother, Mae Julia (Robert) Holmes, North Augusta; sisters, Diane McCain, Silver Spring, Md. and Shirley Ware, North Augusta; brothers, Marvin (Mamie) Ware, North Augusta and Alexander Ware, Va.; uncle Willie (Indiana) Ware, North Augusta; aunts, Norlene Ware, Augusta, Carrie Ramsey, Arlena Moore, North Augusta and Leora Newman, Va.; sisters-in-law, Erma Harris, Boston and Andera Charles, North Augusta; brother-in-law, John Brown, Boston, host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence of his mother, 455 Edisto Dr., North Augusta. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
Mary Louise Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Louise Leverett entered into rest on Friday, June 2, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel, with Pastor Harris Hardwick, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858.
John B. Walker (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. John B. Walker, 87, of 321 Jehossee Dr., Aiken, departed this life Friday, June 2, 2006 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 AM from the Shaws Creek Baptist Church, Trenton, S.C. with the Rev. R.C. Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Johnnie Middleton (LAKE CITY, Ga.)
LAKE CITY, Ga. - Mr. Johnnie Middleton of Lake City entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the South Fulton Hospital, East Point, Ga. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two sons, Charles (Debra) Jones, Decatur, Ga. and Michael (Gretchen) White, Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Nell Hardy, Chicago, Ill. and Willeena Phillips Peters, Miami, Fla.; one brother, Andrew Phillips, Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Eleanor Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mrs. Eleanor Haynes Barton, 87, of Mountside Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died June 4, 2006, will be conducted Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Ty Lochridge officiating. Interment in Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Barton was a former resident of Augusta, having made North Augusta her home for the past 33 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Augusta, the Hope Sunday School Class, the Sheffield Club and the Golden Glow Chapter #76 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a niece, Shirley Goldstick, Jacksonville, FL and several other nieces and nephews; a god-child, Tracy Landers; and special friends, Henry and Mary Norman and family. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Hope Sunday School Class and the Golden Glow Chapter # 76 of the Order of the Eastern Star. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Wednesday evening from 5 to 7. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be conducted at the funeral home this Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock followed by visitation until 7. 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
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 Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Roger Armstead 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 Randy Lewis, Christopher Singletary and Garrett Singletary. 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.
Dorothy Harrison (TIGNALL, Ga.)
TIGNALL, Ga. -Mrs. Dorothy Rozella Armour Harrison, 81, of N. Hulin Ave, died Monday, June 5, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Harrison was born in Abbeville, S.C. and had been a lifelong resident of Wilkes County. She was the wife of Roy J. Harrison and was the daughter of John N. Armour and Esther B. Armour. She was retired from the Tignall Post Office, and was a member of the Tignall Independence United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tignall Independence Methodist Church with Revs. Marvin Mason and Dale Fincher officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Nathan Harrison, Drew Harrison, Joshua Bufford, joined by Myles Dawson, Mike Harrison and Doug Stevens. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of the Independence United Methodist Church. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her husband, Roy J. Harrison of the home; son, Don J. Harrison and wife Susan, of Gastonia, N.C.; daughter, Dottie H. (Sissy) Rogers and husband Clyde of Tignall; her late son, John R. Harrison and her daughter-in-law, Sandra Harrison of Tignall; five grandchildren, Elizabeth R. (Betsy) Harrison, Nathan King Harrison and wife Amanda, Brooke B. Dawson and husband Myles, Andrew J. Harrison and Joshua M. Bufford; one great-grandchild, Whitney Elizabeth Dawson; one sister, Iris A. Mauldin and husband Jack, of Washington. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tignall Independence United Methodist Church. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dan Hackle (MEEKS COMMUNITY, Ga.)
MEEKS COMMUNITY, Ga. - Graveside funeral services for Mr. Dan 'Dino' Hackle, age 33, will be held Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Corinth United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Ronnie Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville has charge of the arrangements.
Nell Rollins Abbot (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga.- Nell Rollins Abbott, of Brians Way, Augusta, beloved wife of late Mr. Robert Graves Abbott, Sr., entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2006 at her grandson's residence. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2006 in Platt's Belair Rd. Chapel with Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Nelda Marie Wasson of Martinez, GA.; two grandchildren, Charles Robert Schuster and Jennifer Ann Schuster; step son, Robert G. Abbott, Jr. of Atlanta, GA.; a brother, Don Rollins of Bradenton Beach, FL.; three sisters, Veda Key of Texarkana, TX., Earline Allred and Mary Peebles both of Augusta, GA.; two step grandchildren, Dennette Thornton and Triffany Trahan; three great grandchildren, Preston Schuster, Jaxson Schuster and Savana Schuster. A native of Douglas, GA., Mrs. Abbott was a member of West Acres Baptist Church and was a retired Electrolysis. Active pallbearers will be Charles Robert Schuster, Robert Barnes, Blain Rollins, Bradley Rollins, Andy Rollins and Chris McGovern. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the funeral home from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home 337 North Belair Road Evans, Georgia, 30809 (706)860-6166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Deborah Rickerson Hall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Deborah R. Hall, of Windsor Spring Rd., passed on Saturday, June 3, 2006. Mrs. Hall was born on January 26, 1960. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Hall; mother, Janie Rickerson; father, Robert W. Rickerson, Sr.; mother-in-law, Virginia Walker; two stepchildren, April Hall and Thomas Walker; two sisters, Cheryl Richardson and Angela Walker; three brothers, Robert Rickerson, Jr., Lavon Rickerson, Sr. and Michael Rickerson and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may contact the family at 3551 Windsor Spring Rd. and 3022 Wadsworth Way. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Amasiah Ray Bass (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the residence, Mr. A.R. Bass, age 80, husband of Dorothy Bass. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Fire Dept. Chaplain Richard Thigpen officiating. Interment in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery. Mr. Bass was born in Black Creek, N.C. He served with honor in the U.S. Army during WW II and the Korean Conflict and retired after 24 years of service as a Master Sergeant. He was past commander of the American Legion Post 192. Mr. Bass served as a volunteer fireman with 21 years of service. Mr. Bass was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Ann Lucas and father, Isaac Bass. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Bass; two daughters, Gloria (Gary) Miller, North Augusta and Gwen Phillips(Reynold Borseth), Grovetown, Ga.; three brothers, C.B. Bass, Leo Bass and Gerald Bass, Lucama, N.C.; two sisters, Joy Sasser and Edna Gladson, Lucama, N.C.; four grandchildren, Chad Phillips, Lauren Palmer, Shannon Roberson and Loriann Palmer. Pallbearers will be members of the Martinez Fire Dept. Honor Guards. Honorary Pallbearers will be Martinez Columbia Fire Rescue. In lieu of flowers, donations to Martinez Columbia Fire Rescue, 3910 DeSoto Dr., Martinez, GA 30907. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, today, June 6, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga., (706) 863-6747. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Olivia Oglesby (GARFIELD, Ga.)
GARFIELD, Ga. - Mrs. Oliva Oglesby, 80, of Garfield died Sunday, June 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church. Burial will follow in Swans Family Cemetery. Mosley's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Atticus "Nick" Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - A Memorial Service for Mr. Atticus "Nick" Cliett, 55, of Old Cherokee Drive, who died June 4, 2006, will be conducted Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at the residence, 5030 Old Cherokee Drive, Beech Island, SC. Mr. Cliett was a native of Cowpens, having made Beech Island his home for most of his life. He was the owner of Nick's Mechanical Services. Survivors include his wife, Angela Weeks Cliett; two sons, Jeremy Cliett, Augusta, GA and Matthew Cliett, Beech Island; two step-children, Brett Futral and Seth Futral, both of North Augusta; several brothers and sisters; one grandson, Bailey Cliett. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Ann Corbett (RAYLE, Ga.)
RAYLE, Ga. - Mrs. Ann Boatwright Corbett, 67, of Sardis Rd., died Monday, June 5, 2006 at Wills Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday morning, 11 a.m., at Beaverdam Baptist Church, followed by burial at Sardis Baptist Cemetery in Rayle. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 at Hopkins Funeral Home.
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 services will be held today at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Pastor Billy Atkins and Reverend Guy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with full military honors. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Rose Ziola (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Rose Ziola, age 95, of Wrightsville, died Saturday at Wrightsville Nursing Home. Memorial services will be held Thursday evening June 8, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at New Home Baptist Church. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Hilda N. Walker (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mrs. Hilda Norman Walker, lifelong resident of the Midway Community died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. She was 89. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Midway United Methodist Church with Revs. Jim Leonard and Elton Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Walker was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Nobie Scott Norman. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Midway United Methodist Church and the Mattie Stewart Missionary Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlin F. Walker. Survivors are a son, Nelson N. Walker, Roswell, Ga; daughters, Charlotte W. Poss, and husband, Thomas, of Lincolnton, Linda W. Anthony, and husband, Gene of Washington; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Allen Fort, Kent Callahan, Bob Norman, Matthew Poss, Cliff Echols, Christopher Guin Visitation 7pm-9pm Wednesday evening at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117 . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John B. Walker (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. John B. Walker, 87, of 321 Jehossee Dr., Aiken, departed this life Friday, June 2, 2006 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 AM from the Shaws Creek Baptist Church, Trenton, S.C. with the Rev. R.C. Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Willie James Rosier (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Willie James Rosier, age 93, Waynesboro will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Waynesboro Church of Christ, Waynesboro with Pastor Mike Nelson officiating. Interment will be held at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville, Ga. Davenport-McLendon Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Foster (EATONTON, Ga.)
EATONTON, Ga. - Charles Erskin 'Charlie' Foster, 69, of Eatonton, died May 30, 2006. Memorial services will be held at a later date with inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, Ga. (706) 453-2626 is in charge of arrangements. Visit us online at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the guest register.
Lynne Rich (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at her home at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Martinez, Mrs. Lynne Rich, 85, wife of the late Dr. Irving Rich. Mrs. Rich was a native of Marmaresh Sighet, Czechoslovakia but lived most of her life in Brooklyn, NY where she had been a member of the Bay Ridge Jewish Center and was President of the sisterhood and a life member of Hadassah. She has lived in Augusta for the past 8 years and was a member of Adas Yeshurun Sisterhood and Synagogue in Augusta. Family members include her daughters and son-in-law, Andrea and Malcolm Estroff of Augusta, Lauren Rich of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Becky Rich of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Harris Hartman, Emily Rich, Michael Rich and Steven Rich, all of Los Angeles; step grandchildren, Eve and Scott Turner of Atlanta, Brian and Heidi Estroff of North Augusta, Eric and Dianne Estroff of Atlanta and step-great-grandchildren, Rachel, Josh, Jake,Ben, Shelby, Noah and Sydney. She is also survived by a sister, Edith Gottesman of Rego Park, NY. Chapel services were held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 11:30 AM, at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 333 Amersterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023 with Rabbi Baruch Gottesman officiating. Pallbearers were Malcolm, Brian, and Eric Estroff, Fred Eckhaus, Carl Eckhaus, Stan Burman, Harris Hartman, Michael Rich, Steven Rich, Bernard Gerson, Fred Gottesman, Dr. Steven Kadish and Sidney Stern. Interment followed at New Montefiore Cemetery in Long Island, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, Irving E. Rich Music Fund, P.O. Box 3252, Augusta, GA 30904, or to Congregation Bet Haverim Building Fund, P.O. Box 29548, Atlanta,Ga. 30359. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Ben Doe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on June 4, 2006 at the University Hospital, Mr. Ben Doe, Jr. of the Blair House. He was a member of Givens Grove Baptist Church, Girard, Ga. of which Rev. Isiah Kirkland is pastor. Funeral details will be announced by Dents Funeral Home. He is survived by three brothers, James Willie Doe, Millen, Ga.; Wallace (Lorene) Doe and Sammie Doe, both of Girard, Ga.; one sister, Louise (Gardner) Robinson, Gracewood, Ga. a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Friends may contact the family at 3302 Limber Twigg Lane. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Doyle Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Doyle Gelette Johnson, Sr., age 65, died Sunday, June 4, 2006. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Westview Cemetery in Wrightsville, GA. Rev. Roy Thompson will officiate. Mr. Johnson was a native of Wrightsville, Georgia. He was retired from Thermal Ceramics in Augusta and will be fondly remembered by the staff and customers of Paulos Cleaners of Augusta. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966-1968. He was a combat Veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his father, Pearlie G. Johnson, and by his brother, Chester E. Johnson, Sr. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Judith G. Johnson, a son, Doyle G. Johnson, Jr., a daughter, Jackie N. Poss, grandchildren, Lauren J. Poss and Mathew W. Poss, great grandchild, Camille Poss, all of Augusta, a mother, Nettie M. Johnson, of Wrightsville, 3 sisters, Sylvia (Dayton) Carter, of Wrightsville, Betty Ruth McTier, of Dublin, and Nell (Dick) Walden, of Warner Robins. Stanley Funeral Home of Dublin has charge of funeral arrangements. To sign our Online Register Book for Mr. Johnson please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com . or call our 24 Hour Stanley Funeral Home Obituary Line at (478)272-0106 to hear our latest funeral arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Anthony Dunn (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Anthony Wayne Dunn of Lincolnton Parkway entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Ethel Ellison Dunn; daughter, Whitney Glover, Augusta; stepdaughter, Shantel Jones, Hephzibah; stepson, Charles Jones, Augusta; mother Anna Lizzie Dunn, Appling, Ga.; sister, Minnie Lee Dunn, Augusta; brothers, Levon Dunn, Arthur Dunn, Augusta, Glenn Dunn, Hephzibah, Kenneth Dunn, Appling; father-in-law, Junior (Betty) Ellison, Augusta; sisters-in-law, Loretta Brown, Evans, Ga., Annie (Leroy) Lakes, Martinez, Ga.; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Cynthia) Ellison, Willie Ellison, Augusta, Christopher (Crystal) Ellison, Hephzibah; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Ogle Padgett Aiken (GIBSON, Ga.)
GIBSON, Ga. - Mrs. Ogle Mary Padgett Aiken, 74, of 388 Project St., daughter of the late Dave and Lena Sheppard Padgett, entered into rest June 5, 2006 at Gibson Rest Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday June 7, 2006 at James Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Clarke officiating. Burial follows in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Aiken was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and a Homemaker. Survivors, include two brothers, Albert Padgett and Lanier Padgett, and one niece, Elaine James and five nephews, Ethridge Williams, Wade Brooks, Johnnie Padgett, Jr., Wayne Padgett, Charles Padgett. Mrs. Aiken was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Padgett, and her two sisters, Dera Brooks and Doris Milburn. Pallbearers will be Johnnie Padgett Jr., John Padgett, Charles Padgett, Wade Brooks, Chris Brooks, Daniel Milburn. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
David Lamar Guy (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga.- David Lamar Guy, 70, of Savannah, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Marshview after a long illness. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Roscoe and James and one sister, Frances; his parents, Ernest R. and Lillian Huff Guy. He was born in Augusta, Ga., where he attended local school and played football for Augusta Junior College. He lived in Savannah from 1961 until 1978, and was then transferred to Tampa, Fla. where he stayed until 2004. He retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation after 36 years of service, where served as Accounts Manager. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church on Barnard and President Street, in Savannah, Ga., where he worked with the children at the church. He was a wonderful father and will be sadly missed and he was always loved by his family. He is survived by a son, Christopher David Guy of Ft. Gordon, Ga.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Ann Cantaline (Jeffrey) of Eden, Ga.; Teresa Catherine Guy of Pooler, Ga. and Cheryl Guy Hardee (William, Jr.) of Eden, Ga.; a brother, Ralph Guy of Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Margie Strong of Madison, Miss.; four grandchildren, Dawn Norris, Davina Newsome, Natasha Hardee Vick (Mark) and William Devone Hardee, III; three great-grandchildren, Mary, Jay and Destiny and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services: 11 a.m., Thursday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Enoch Hendry officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory, 2974 West Highway 80, Savannah, Ga., 31408. (912) 964.2862. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary Louise Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Louise Leverett entered into rest on Friday, June 2, 2006 at University Hospital. She leaves cherished memories to her family; husband, Mr. Bubber Leverett; children, Elizabeth (Robin) Holley, Leslie (Derek) Yancey, John Pitts, Reginald (Sonya) Card, James Card, Willie (Cecelia) Card, Joe (Antoria) Lewis; step-mother, Betty Pitts; step-father, Samuel Hammock, Sr.; sisters, Vickie (Raymond) Jackson, Nellie Brown, Annie (Harris) Hardwick, Earlene (Walter) Pitts, Janelle (Cecil) Patterson, Betty Bostic; brothers, Torrence Pitt, Samuel (Doris) Hammock, Eddie (Gloria) Hammock, Sammie Hammock and a host of aunts, uncles nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel, with Pastor Harris Hardwick, officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 pm at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Stanley Olin Merritt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Stanley Olin Merritt, of Fury's Ferry Rd., Evans, beloved husband of Mrs. Bernice Whitmire Merritt, entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Specialty Select Hospital at University Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenwood, SC. with Rev. Kevin Steele officiating. Additional survivors include three sons, Stanley W. Merritt and Meril of Evans, GA., Don Merritt of Augusta, GA. and David Merritt of North Augusta, SC.; a brother, William Edward Merritt and Ellen of Miami, FL.; a sister, Rose Payne of Lantana, FL.; a grandson, Joshua A. Merritt. A native of Fingerville, South Carolina, Mr. Merritt was the son of the late Stanley Olin Merritt and the Late Annie Ross Merritt. A graduate of Erskine College, Mr. Merritt was retired from Richmond Academy where he taught for thirty- five years, touching thousand of lives. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in Italy. Upon retuning home, form W.W.II, he played the saxophone in a Jazz Band in Greenville, South Carolina. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a great love of music. Stanley and Bernice recently celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. If so desired, memorials may be made to National Hills Baptist Church Building Fund, 2725 Washington Road, Augusta, GA. 30909. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the funeral home from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home 337 North Belair Road Evans, Georgia, 30809 (706) 860-6166
Fannie Kudirko (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Fannie Meeks Kudirko, 89, wife of the late George J. Kudirko entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Portsbridge Hospice. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Pastor Larry Harman officiating. Pallbearers will be David Sims, Wyatt Bryan, John 'Andy' Mealing, Stephen Sloan, Mark Sloan, and Raymon Cain. Survivors include sons, Brooks B. Faircloth and his wife Rachel of Augusta, John B. Faircloth and his wife Nancy of Norfolk, VA; daughters, Reba F. Mealing and her husband John 'Andy' of North Augusta, Deloris F. Sims and her husband David of Lincolnton, Gloria Sloan who was her mothers constant caregiver and her husband Mark of Augusta; sisters -in-laws Naomi Sapp of Hephzibah and Vietta Hall of Augusta who have always been devoted to her and her children throughout there lives. Grandchildren, Linda Adams, Ronnie Faircloth, John Faircloth, Jr., Kristina Wenger, Terry P. Best, Kimberly B. 'Little Kimmey' Murdaugh which her grandmother so fondly called her, Michelle Beard Maddux, Michele Toomey, Stephen G. Sloan, Stephanie S. Sloan, Bruce Wenger, Sara Wenger and William Wenger; great-grandchildren, Marie Adams, Brandon Faircloth, Holly B. Sweat, Michael D. Wood, Gabriella A. Maddux and great great-grandson, Timothy Michael Best. Mrs. Kudriko was born in Meeks, Ga. to the late Silas and Callie Claxton Meeks. She was a very devoted loving mother to her children and was loved by everyone that met her. A special thanks to the Waverly Gardens staff that were truly devoted to 'Miss Fannie' . She was the oldest resident of Waverly Garden of Evans. Memorial contributions may be made to West Acres Baptist Church 555 Gibbs Road Evans, GA 30809, Waverly Garden of Evans Activity Program 550 Gibbs Road Evans, GA 30809 or the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 until 3:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia. 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence Sunday, June 4, 2006, Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin of Fleming Ave. Survivors include a devoted daughter, Patricia A. Jefferson; two sons, Calvin (Sherry) Franklin, Aaron (Ruby) Franklin, all of Augusta; stepson, James Ricardo Franklin, Detroit, Mich.; special son, Barry Robinson, Augusta; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Marie Hiers Floyd (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday June 3, 2006 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Marie Heirs Floyd. Mrs. Floyd was a native of Lake Park, Ga. Had lived in Augusta the past 17 years. She was a member of Gordon St. Baptist Church in Valdosta, Ga. She was retired from the office of Civil Defense as a PBX operator. She survived by one son, William Gregg Jordan, Augusta, Ga; two daughters, Danice J. Childers, Jan J. Buda, Gainesville, Ga; two sisters, Montine Kirkley, Monroe, Ga. Eloise Hammock, Albany, Ga.; four grandchildren & four great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Lewis Memorial Methodist Church Chapel, Evans, Ga. at 2:00 PM. William Gregg Jordan will officiate. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw St., Martinez, Ga., (706) 364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Bernie Porter (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at University Hospital, Lieutenant Colonel Bernard U. "Bernie" Porter, husband of the late Pauline Chase Porter for 64 years. Bernie Porter was born March 29, 1919 in Ticonderoga, NY. He was a resident of Bennington, VT, when he was inducted into the United States Army in 1941. He served two years in England and Africa with AFHQ. He was later assigned to the 28th Division, made the landing into France and was a participant in the August 1944 Victory Parade through Paris as a front line officer. He was captured by the German Army during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. Then Lieutenant Porter was held in three prison camps, escaping first from Hammelburg, recaptured and placed on a forced march to Dachau Prison Camp. Two more escapes led him to American Forces and a return stateside in April, 1945. He later became a Paratrooper at Fort Benning, and served eighteen months in combat with the 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War, retiring in 1965. LTC Porter's twenty-six years of service included several command and staff assignments. He was the recipient of three Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, and two Army Commendation Medals. Following retirement, Bernie founded and operated the Augusta Club Shop for twenty-four years, and was inducted into the Professional Clubmakers Society Hall of Fame in March, 2002. He was Commander of the Greater Augusta and State Chapters of the American Ex-POW's. LTC Porter is survived by his daughter, Pat Gold of Canton, GA son-in-law Dr. Nugget Gold; son, Jerry Porter of Deland, FL, daughter-in-law, Peggy Porter; grandchildren, Megan Gold, Michael Gold, Shanna Johnson and husband, Eric Johnson, Kendi Gilmore and husband, Chris Gilmore, Beth Porter Nelson and husband, Major Jay Nelson, Rev. Melody Porter; three nieces and three great-grandchildren. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Pauline Chase Porter. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church on Wheeler Rd. with Rev. Harriette Simmons officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the Greater Augusta Chapter of American Ex-POW's. Interment will follow at a later date at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. Full Military Honors will be rendered. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Gregory Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Wrens, Ga. Mrs. Scott was a native of Washington, Co., Ga. and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. 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.
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Thomas Thornton, 79, of Third Street, Jackson, SC, who died June 5, 2006, will be conducted next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Moyer officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery with Veteran's Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to the Matlock Baptist Church, P.O. Box 496, Jackson, SC 29831. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Janice V. Holovack (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Janice Virginia Neil Holovack, 85, beloved wife of the late Michael Holovack entered into rest on Sunday June 4, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Thursday June 8, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial Park with the Reverend Dr. J Andrew Menger officiating. A native of Urbana, Ohio, Mrs. Holovack was the daughter of the late Marion Neil and the late Minnie Nabel Mauck . A loving wife, mother and grandmother she was happiest at home taking care of her family. Mrs. Holovack enjoyed life's simplest pleasures. She had a great love for animals, especially horses and dogs. Janice enjoyed reading and having her plants. Survivors include three sons; Michael Thomas Holovack of Columbus, Ohio, Neil Holovack of Evans, Georgia and John Edward Holovack of Toms River, New Jersey, two daughters; Carol Ann Saap of Lumberton, New Jersey, and Martha Jean Cool of Fairborn, Ohio survive her; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren and her faithful constant companion Wendy. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Platts Funeral Home on Belair Road. Platts Funeral Home 337 North Belair Road Evans, Georgia 30809 (706) 860-6166
Nell Rollins Abbott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Nell Rollins Abbott, of Brians Way, Augusta, beloved wife of late Mr. Robert Graves Abbott, Sr., entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2006 at her grandson's residence. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2006 in Platt's Belair Rd. Chapel with Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Nelda Marie Wasson of Martinez, GA.; two grandchildren, Charles Robert Schuster and Jennifer Ann Schuster; step son, Robert G. Abbott, Jr. of Atlanta, GA.; a brother, Don Rollins of Bradenton Beach, FL.; three sisters, Veda Key of Texarkana, TX., Earline Allred and Mary Peebles both of Augusta, GA.; two step grandchildren, Dennette Thornton and Triffany Trahan; three great grandchildren, Preston Schuster, Jaxson Schuster and Savana Schuster. A native of Douglas, GA., Mrs. Abbott was a member of West Acres Baptist Church and was a retired Electrolysis. Active pallbearers will be Charles Robert Schuster, Robert Barnes, Blain Rollins, Bradley Rollins, Andy Rollins and Chris McGovern. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the funeral home from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Road, Evans, Georgia, 30809, 706-860-6166.
Eleanor Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.- Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eleanor Barton, of Mountside Drive, North Augusta, SC, who died June 4, 2006, will be announced. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181) Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Janice V. Holovack (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Janice Virginia Neil Holovack, 85, beloved wife of the late Michael Holovack entered into rest on Sunday June 4, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Thursday June 8, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at Westover Memorial Park with the Reverend Dr. J Andrew Menger officiating. A native of Urbana, Ohio, Mrs. Holovack was the daughter of the late Marion Neil and the late Minnie Nabel Mauck. A loving wife, mother and grandmother she was happiest at home taking care of her family. Mrs. Holovack enjoyed life's simplest pleasures. She had a great love for animals, especially horses and dogs. Janice enjoyed reading and having her plants. Survivors include three sons, Michael Thomas Holovack of Columbus, Ohio, Neil Holovack of Evans, Georgia and John Edward Holovack of Toms River, New Jersey; two daughters, Carol Ann Saap of Lumberton, New Jersey, and Martha Jean Cool of Fairborn, Ohio; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and her faithful constant companion Wendy. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Platts Funeral Home on Belair Road. Platts Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809, 706-860-6166.
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C.-Funeral Arrangements for Mr. Robert T. Thornton, 79, of Third Street, Jackson, SC, who died June 5, 2006, will be announced. Mr. Thornton was the husband of the late Mrs. Connie Steed Thornton and mother of Mrs. Cindy T. Boring. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Joyce Agerton Greiner (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Joyce Agerton Greiner, 84, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Mrs. Greiner was born in Washington County, Georgia on September 5, 1921 to the late William Harry and Naomi Voss Agerton. She lived most of her adult life in Burke County. She was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Burke Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom Oliver and Rev. Charles Wallace officiating. Pallbearers will be Sid Horton, Frank Mosley, Dr. B. Lamar Murray, Charles McGregor, Gene Ward, Johnny Jenkins, and Preston Lewis, Jr., and George DeLoach. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 8, 2006 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the residence of Sandra G. Askew, 223 Shady Oak Lane, Waynesboro, GA. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Greiner Askew (Larry) of Waynesboro, GA, and Gail Greiner Easterlin (Gregory) of Spartanburg, S. C.; a son, John Richard Greiner (Susan) of Hephzibah, GA; 7 grandchildren, Wade Johnson Marchman, Jr. (Laura), Britt Travis Marchman (Alice), all of Waynesboro, Mitch Greiner Marchman (Kristie) of Evans, GA, Emily Easterlin Wallace (Charles) of Sumter, S. C., Kelly Winslow Easterlin of Columbia, S. C., John Richard Greiner, Jr. and Nicholas Brad Greiner, both of Hephzibah, GA; 3 great-grandchildren, Rylie Agerton Marchman of Waynesboro, Knox Greiner Marchman and Garrett Carlton Marchman, both of Evans, GA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's National Office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601; 1-800-272-3900 or to Friendship United Methodist Church, c/o Bertha Samuels, 370 Allen Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Edgar E. Thomas (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Funeral service for Mr. Edgar E. Thomas, 52, of Harlem, Ga. will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Solid Rock Baptist Church, Appling, Ga., Rev. Willie J. Williams officiating, interment in the church cemetery. Mr. Thomas was Columbia County native and the son of the late Ms. Erma L. Thomas. He united with the Solid Rock Baptist Church at an early age, was a faithful employee of Uniroyal, Plant Vogle and Daniel Field Aviation. Survivors are wife, Juanita Thomas of Thomson; son, Derek Thomas, Thomson; two daughters, Petina Thomas, Thomson and Tajwana Patterson of Augusta; two grandchildren, Marcell Patterson and Robert Patterson of Augusta; two sisters, Lois (Freddie) Gibson-Culbreth, Mildred Thomas and one brother, Jeffery Thomas all of Augusta; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The cortege will leave the residence 458 Brad Mary Lake Rd., Harlem, at 1:15 p.m. Friends may call at the Moore's Funeral Home after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Thomson Funeral System, Ga., in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Gene Gordon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at the Augusta Hills Nursing Home, Mr. Gene Gordon of Cedar St. Arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Elease E. Bennett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006, Mrs. Elease E. Bennett of Sandelwood Drive. Funeral services will be conducted (today) June 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Mount Olive Baptist Church with Reverend L. J. Tanksley officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The funeral procession will leave the residence at 10:15 a.m. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Alexander Burns of Whiskey Rd., Grovetown. Arrangements will be announced later. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin of Fleming Ave. Survivors include a devoted daughter, Patricia A. Jefferson; two sons, Calvin (Sherry) Franklin, Aaron (Ruby) Franklin, all of Augusta; stepson, James Ricard Franklin, Detroit, Mich.; special son, Barry Robinson, Augusta; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Robert Brinkley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Robert Willie Brinkley, Sr., 85, of Cedar Street, entered into rest on Thursday, June 1, 2006 in The Burke County Hospital, Waynesboro. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Macedonia Baptist Church of which Rev. Dr. Gregory Fuller is pastor with Rev. G.L. Avery officiating. Funeral processional will leave 2109 Trotter Way at 10:15 a.m. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Robert W. Brinkley, Jr. and Mr. James (Gina) Brinkley; five daughters, Mrs. Jackleen Hannah, Mrs. Acquanette (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. Mary Williams, Mrs. Gussie Griffin, Mrs. Lois Battle and Ms. Mattie Brinkley; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dent's Funeral Home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Morris D. Cooley (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Morris D. Cooley, Sr., 83, entered into rest on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Bethany Home Nursing Center in Millen, GA. Mr. Cooley was born in Burgian, Kentucky, on April 30, 1923 to the late Claude Frank and Alma Merriman Cooley. He had lived in this area since 1972. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez G. Cooley, and his son, Cecil L. Cooley. He is survived by a son, Morris Cooley, Jr. (Sabra) of Florida; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Burke Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at DeLoach Kennedy Funeral Home in Waynesboro, GA. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ogle Padgett Aiken (GIBSON, Ga.)
GIBSON, Ga. - Mrs. Ogle Mary Padgett Aiken, 74, of Project St., daughter of the late Dave and Lena Sheppard Padgett, entered into rest June 5, 2006 at Gibson Rest Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. today, Wednesday June 7, 2006 at James Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Clarke officiating. Burial follows in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Antonio Maurral McDaniel of Dewitt Street entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Samuel Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Mr. McDaniel was a native of Florence, S.C. 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., EugeneBrown 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. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Perley W. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Perley W. Wheeler, age 85, of Augusta, entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at the V.A. Hospital after a brief illness. Family members include his daughters Joy Duncan of Kingsport, Tn. and Candace Wheeler of Augusta, Ga.; four grandchildren Linnea Gilmer and husband Mike of Johnson City, Tn., Mark Duncan and wife Rocio of Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer Hosea and husband Don of Cumming, Ga., Ian Montgomery and wife Dena of Marietta, Ga.; four great grandchildren Rachael, Kyle, and Evan Hosea of Cumming, Ga., Sofia Duncan of Atlanta, Ga.; sister Evelyn Law of Vermont, brothers Warren Wheeler of New York and Richard Wheeler of Arizona, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Celeste DeLaigle Wheeler who died in 2002. Mr. Wheeler was a native of Moretown, Vermont, the son of the late Fred Wheeler and Ola Warren Wheeler. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant having served in World War II in the 10th Armored Division, the 21st Tank Battalion and was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder and Treasurer. He was an avid golfer and gardener. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel with Rev. Peter Waid officiating. Interment will be at Botsford Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors by the Fort Gordon Ceremonial Detachment. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 (706)798-8886 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ruth Conoly (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Mrs. Ruth Brunson Conoly, 43, of Belvedere, SC, died Friday, June 2, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at River Of Life Church with Rev. John Zimmerman officiating. Cremation will follow the service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Shellhouse Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC.
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Antonio Maurral McDaniel of Dewitt Street entered into rest Thursday, June 1, 2006. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Samuel Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 2:00 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Billy Clark Miller (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, June 3, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Billy Clark Miller, age 64, husband of Mrs. Linda Broas Miller. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Rev. Jerry Wilson officiating. Mr. Miller was a native of Abingdon, Virginia and had made the Augusta area his home for most of his life. He was a retired finish carpenter. Additional survivors include his wife of Augusta, one son, Tim Miller, Martinez; one brother, James Miller, Martinez; two sisters, Evelyn Roark, Louisa, VA and Bernice DuBois, Tallahassee, FL. A visitation with the family will take place 5-7 pm Tuesday evening, June 6, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel. Florist: 9:00 am Wednesday June 7, 2006. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 service will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Gregory Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Wrens, Ga. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:30 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Clem Bryan Teston (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Clem B. Teston, age 72, died Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Screven County Hospital in Sylvania. Visitation: Wednesday, June 7, 2006, 7:00 until 9:00 PM Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2006. Interment at Jackson Baptist Church Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
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 Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Roger Armstead officiating and Father Alan Irizarry. 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 Randy Lewis, Christopher Singletary, Garrett Singletary and Spencer Singletary. 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.
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 services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Pastor Billy Atkins and Reverend Guy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with full military honors. Other survivors include his son, John Mark Pinion and his wife Destiny of Martinez; daughters, Lisa Copeland and her husband Dave of Aiken, Jeanne Bradley and her husband Leon of Hephzibah and Carolyn Rountree and her husband Ronnie of Jackson, SC; brothers, Gene Pinion, Donald Pinion, Fred and his wife Paula Pinion, and Jimmie Pinion all of Augusta; sisters, Juanita Taylor of Augusta, Barbara Bush of Augusta and Brenda Zepp of Martinez; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Pinion was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late John and Beatrice Bridges Pinion. He was WWII, Korean and Vietnam US Air Force veteran. He had worked for Georgia Regional State School and Hospital in the Maintenance Dept. and was a member of Fleming Baptist Church. The family said that he was a devoted grandfather and an avid Atlanta Braves fan and he loved to fish. If so desired memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 1105-D Fury's Lane Augusta, GA 30907. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Morris D. Cooley (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Janice V. Holovack (EVANS, Ga.)
David Lamar Guy (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Dorothy Sorrow (LEXINGTON, Ga.)
Joyce Agerton Greiner (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Nell Rollins Abbot (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Billy Clark Miller (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rose Ziola (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Johnnie Middleton (LAKE CITY, Ga.)
Jesse Lee Arowood (AIKEN, S.C.)
Janice V. Holovack (EVANS, Ga.)
Edward L. Singletary (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Perley W. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Stanley Olin Merritt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Eleanor Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Deborah Rickerson Hall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Nell Rollins Abbott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ulysses Ware (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Antonio McDaniel (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Charles Foster (EATONTON, Ga.)
Atticus "Nick" Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Thomas W. Dudley (PLUM BRANCH, S.C.)
Ogle Padgett Aiken (GIBSON, Ga.)
Amasiah Ray Bass (APPLING, Ga.)
George Ann Johnson (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Marie Hiers Floyd (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Edward L. Singletary (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Perley W. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert Brinkley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mary Louise Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Hilda N. Walker (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Ola Lee Mack (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Willie James Rosier (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Eleanor Barton (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Michael David New (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Dan Hackle (MEEKS COMMUNITY, Ga.)
Helen Still Black (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Laura Johnson Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ogle Padgett Aiken (GIBSON, Ga.)
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Olivia Oglesby (GARFIELD, Ga.)
Stanley Olin Merritt (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Clem Bryan Teston (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Dorothy Harrison (TIGNALL, Ga.)
Atticus "Nick" Cliett (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Laura Johnson Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Elease E. Bennett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mary Louise Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Video game predicts Czechs pull upset
Federer closes in on Laver's major streak
Past major champ clears hurdle
New, improved Hingis meets Clijsters next
Jazil's trainer seeks win at underwhelming Belmont
Benneteau has it easy in fourth-round match
Veteran Keller not done yet
HAMBURG, Germany - Already at his fourth World Cup, Kasey Keller is willing to try for five.
Federer closes in on Laver's major streak
PARIS - Roger Federer's eight consecutive trips to the semifinals at Grand Slam tournaments is the second-longest streak in the Open era.
Eclipsing Venus
PARIS - Venus Williams shanked overheads, dumped volleys into the net and sailed strokes several feet long, 70 unforced errors in all. Not at her best, it didn't help that she was facing a younger version of herself in 17-year-old Nicole Vaidisova.
New, improved Hingis meets Clijsters next
PARIS - If it all seems so long ago, that's because it was. It's been five years since Martina Hingis' most recent trip to the French Open quarterfinals and seven years since she was a sobbing, petulant mess while losing in the final of the only major she hasn't won.
Past major champ clears hurdle
PARIS - It took Svetlana Kuznetsova nearly two years to adjust to being a Grand Slam champion. She appears to be back on track these days.
Video game predicts Czechs pull upset
Brazil will not repeat as World Cup champion, according to a simulation of the tournament.
Overtime
Thomson native and former NFL punter Ray Guy will hold his Ray Guy/Prokicker.com Kicking Academy today and Thursday at Westside High School.
Overtime
USC Aiken announced the addition of three players for the upcoming season.
Benneteau has it easy in fourth-round match
PARIS - Julien Benneteau entered his fourth-round match against Alberto Martin at the French Open on Monday wondering if his left thigh injury would cause problems.
Jazil's trainer seeks win at underwhelming Belmont
NEW YORK - If nothing else, at least Kiaran McLaughlin can say he made it to all the Triple Crown races.
Owner takes on 2nd team
The Augusta Spartans and owner Jimmy Young are branching out within the American Indoor Football League by bailing out their closest competition.
Owner takes on 2nd team
The Augusta Spartans and owner Jimmy Young are branching out within the American Indoor Football League by bailing out their closest competition.
Luke Perry finds 'Windfall' just the ticket
LOS ANGELES - If Luke Perry won the lottery he wouldn't buy any of that glitzy stuff for sale in the tony shops of Beverly Hills, 90210.
'The Sopranos' wraps season 6
NEW YORK - A disappointing season of "The Sopranos" ended disappointingly Sunday as nothing... much... happened.
Hurricane expert prepares for another season
Trump hires Sean Yazbeck on 'Apprentice' finale
NEW YORK - The latest "Apprentice" selected by Donald Trump didn't just win a high-paying job, he also found a fiancee on the NBC reality show.
House moves to boost fines for broadcast indecency
WASHINGTON - The government's power to punish broadcasters for indecent programming such as the 2004 Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" will increase tenfold under legislation the House takes up Tuesday.
Trump hires Sean Yazbeck on 'Apprentice' finale
Thai residents upset over tsunami miniseries
BANGKOK, Thailand - Some survivors of the 2004 South Asian tsunami say an upcoming television miniseries will do little more than open fresh wounds from the disaster.
Thai residents upset over tsunami miniseries
Hurricane expert prepares for another 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.
Luke Perry finds 'Windfall' just the ticket
House moves to boost fines for broadcast indecency
Video of dance medley becomes Internet hit
First ace a special treat for ex-football player
Just getting to play the ultra- exclusive Sage Valley Golf Club in Graniteville was going to be thrill enough for Henry Owen, or so he thought.
Quick hits
MY THOUGHTS: If you are a fan of finely orchestrated cinema with superb acting, then this movie is not for you. The writers behind the first three Scary Movie installments have struck gold again with a funny movie spoofing everything from the horror film The Grudge to Steven Spielberg's remake of War of the Worlds.
It's time for a little summer fun
OK. It's summer, so you have your usual options:
Girl shouldn't waste her time on mixed messages
Xtreme calendar
STAY SOBER: Learn about the dangers and effects of alcohol at Underage Drinking is No Joke, a town hall meeting for parents and pupils, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 1903 Division St.
Now Boarding
We're looking for 15-18 young minds with fresh ideas and the attitude to get things done to serve on the 2006-07 Xtreme Teen Board. Applications will be accepted through June 29.
Sometimes it's just one of those days
Sometimes it's just one of those days
Have you ever had a day when every single thing that happened or everything someone did got on your last nerve?
Xtreme question of the week
What do you think will be the biggest problem that teens will face as adults?
It's time for a little summer fun
Girl shouldn't waste her time on mixed messages
I am a 16-year-old girl from Augusta. I was dating this boy for six to seven months, and we broke up over he-said, she-said stuff. I really want to be with him but it seems as though he doesn't want me anymore.
Donation of masks will help animals in distress
Aiken has seen fraudulent money orders
Celebrities will don aprons for Aiken's Cookin'
Partnership enhancing USC Aiken
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