Mets trade Matsui
DENVER- The New York Mets traded slumping second baseman Kaz Matsui and cash to the Colorado Rockies for Eli Marrero on Friday.
Super Regional failures haunting Yellow Jackets
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech is an old hand at being a host of the NCAA super regionals.
Maddux paces Chicago
CINCINNATI - Greg Maddux got another milestone victory Friday night against baseball's hottest team, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-5 win that ended the Cincinnati Reds' eight-game streak.
Twins' Mauer remains on tear
SEATTLE - Joe Mauer had three hits, and ace Johan Santana survived a rocky beginning in the Minnesota Twins' 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.
Pitching is key for Gamecocks, Bulldogs
ATHENS, Ga. - The last time Georgia and South Carolina played each other in baseball, a slow pitch softball game broke out.
Super Regional failures haunting Yellow Jackets
Cincinnati makes it 8 in a row
Sheffield to have surgery on wrist
Cincinnati makes it 8 in a row
CINCINNATI - Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer, and the first-place Cincinnati Reds extended their best streak in seven years, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Thursday night for their eighth consecutive victory.
Sheffield to have surgery on wrist
NEW YORK - New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield will undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist but is not expected to miss the rest of the season, general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday.
Jackets can smell Series
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's Blake Wood is on his way to finding his old form.
Pitching is key for Gamecocks, Bulldogs
Colvin slams Tigers to win
CLEMSON, S.C. - A big week for North Augusta's Tyler Colvin got even bigger Friday. Now, Colvin and his Clemson teammates are one win away from the biggest prize in college baseball, the College World Series.
Drug is hard to detect in users
Papelbon loses save, gets win
BOSTON - Jonathon Papelbon recovered from his first blown save of the season to get the win, and Trot Nixon went 4-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3 on Friday night.
Drug is hard to detect in users
SAN FRANCISCO - The latest scandal to hit Major League Baseball involves a rarely prescribed drug called human growth hormone that doctors give to children who have trouble growing and adults with pituitary gland problems.
We like our hotels, especially those with freebies
Chipper is 'tired of' Braves' fade
HOUSTON - Chipper Jones' name has been penciled into the Atlanta Braves' starting lineup every year since 1995.
McCann might be behind plate tonight
HOUSTON - With his sprained left ankle feeling much better than expected Thursday, Braves catcher Brian McCann said he's hopeful that he'll be activated from the disabled list today and in the starting lineup tonight against Houston.
McCann might be behind plate tonight
Chipper is 'tired of' Braves' fade
Going high on the hog
American Dream Machines sells choppers.
Build-A-Bear opens shop
The anticipation was unbearable. Then the stuffing started.
Cheesesteak joint makes customers order in English
Yarn will keep plants open
High-end yarn is keeping a local Avondale Mills plant alive.
Cheesesteak joint makes customers order in English
PHILADELPHIA - Bistec con queso? Not at Geno's Steaks.
In the departure lounge
There's nothing like being shown the door - and having six months to get there.
Sheriff shares the credit
Aiken County's Michael Hunt is the Palmetto State's No. 1 sheriff for 2006. Don't take our word for it, or even the word of his Aiken-area constituents.
A victory for humanity
It could be months before the long-term strategic impact of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's death on the war on terror can be accurately assessed. In the short term, however, the bloody terrorist's demise provides a huge boost in public confidence for Iraq's nascent democratic government, and a significant victory for U.S. special operations forces.
Caution! Overt spirituality!
There are several reasons a movie may be rated PG, for parental guidance. It may be too violent, too sexual or too profane.
Sitting in judgment
Opponents have tried to make the gay marriage issue all about politicking by President Bush and the Republican Congress.
McCready sues former boyfriend for $3 million
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Mindy McCready has sued her former boyfriend for $3 million, claiming he beat her last year and that the incident hurt her music career, a newspaper reported Thursday.
H&M to supply offstage wardrobe for Madonna
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Onstage, Madonna wears designs by Jean Paul Gaultier; offstage, the 47-year-old pop star and her "Confessions" world tour entourage will choose clothing from H&M's 2006 collection.
Apple secures prime time CBS shows for iTunes
SAN JOSE, Calif. - CBS Corp., which already sells episodes of its hit television shows "Survivor" and "CSI" on Google Inc.'s online video store, is now offering the downloads on Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store.
People in the News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country singer Loretta Lynn broke her shoulder in a fall at her home and was scheduled to have shoulder replacement surgery, a spokesman said.
People in the News
LOS ANGELES - David Milch, the creator of HBO's "Deadwood," has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Warmer weather will help surface action at lake
Warmer weather will help surface action at lake
The weather's hot, but Thurmond Lake's surface temperature has hovered in the mid-to-high 70s. A year ago it had reached the high 80s. That sums up the reason for a scarcity of schooling fish.
Fishing Tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta GA 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
Champions combine silvery foliage, bright flowers
There's nothing like silver to make colors glow -- silver leaves, that is.
Restrictions on watering won't harm landscape
Many people ask why we have to abide by watering restrictions even when we are not in a drought.
Back to the soil
Red Georgia clay is the backyard bane of Evans resident Betty Crowther.
Champions combine silvery foliage, bright flowers
Restrictions on watering won't harm landscape
Jackets have work to do if they want to conquer Rome
Thanks to their red-hot play in recent weeks and a favorable schedule, the Augusta GreenJackets have made sure the road to the first-half championship runs through Lake Olmstead Stadium.
Jackets' push continues
The surging Augusta GreenJackets keep on winning, and the distance between them and the first-place Rome Braves keeps shrinking.
Johnson rides hot streak to record 61
Singh returns to form
HARRISON, N.Y. - Two-time Westchester winner Vijay Singh shot a bogey-free 7-under-par 64 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead with David Howell in the Barclays Classic.
Wie in major hunt
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. - Michelle Wie had a revelation as she watched birdie putts keep falling into the cup Friday in the LPGA Championship, even though they didn't belong to her.
Scott turns in 65 to lead Barclays
Scott turns in 65 to lead Barclays
HARRISON, N.Y. - Adam Scott left his putter in the bag on a couple of holes, then turned it loose on the soggy Westchester Country Club course.
Castrale steals spotlight with 64
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. - A string of birdies over the closing holes at Bulle Rock paid off in different ways for Michelle Wie and Nicole Castrale. It spared Wie a shaky start, and it sparked the hard-luck Castrale to a career-low round of 8-under-par 64 and a two-shot lead Thursday in the LPGA Championship.
Johnson rides hot streak to record 61
Lance Johnson is a 3-handicap golfer capable of shooting under par when he gets hot.
Castrale steals spotlight with 64
Jackets have work to do if they want to conquer Rome
Carolina old-timers hope to finally drink from the cup
Rookie playing beyond years
EDMONTON, Alberta -Hockey goalies have always been a rather unusual lot, willingly putting their bodies in front of pucks traveling close to 100 mph while subjecting those around them to all sorts of quirks, idiosyncrasies and superstitions.
Carolina old-timers hope to finally drink from the cup
EDMONTON, Alberta - After the Carolina Hurricanes squandered their first chance to reach the Stanley Cup finals, the old-timers decided to pass along a bit of advice to the younger guys.
We like our hotels, especially those with freebies
A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking.
Charles Larke needs to go - now
Thank God for A.K. Hasan and Ken Echols. It's a shame that these two have had enough of Richmond County School Superintendent Charles Larke. What is wrong with the rest of the board of education? It's time to get Larke out of office.Tina Cloer, Augusta
Gay marriage trotted out - again
Finally, straight talk on bond swap
Elect Jordan lieutenant governor
I've been following the race for South Carolina lieutenant governor with great interest. While I think all of the candidates have some merit, it's clear to me that Dr. Henry Jordan is the best choice in the upcoming Republican primary.Bill Boone, Aiken, S.C.
Wanted: politician with this platform
The District 3 seat on the Richmond County Board of Education is open. I hope at least one candidate has a nine-point platform:Tom Zwemer, Augusta
Charles Larke needs to go - now
Elect Jordan lieutenant governor
Wanted: politician with this platform
Gay marriage trotted out - again
Gay marriage is President Bush's security blanket. Whenever he is generally in trouble, particularly in an election year, he has to wrap it around him tight. When everything else goes down the drain, he has to pick up the gay marriage issue as if our nation's well-being depends on that.Saroja Venkatraman, Martinez
Finally, straight talk on bond swap
The opinion column June 4 by Christian Stracke on the municipal bond swap for Augusta ("You don't just get something for nothing in a municipal bond swap") was a pleasure to read.Charles F. Hafey, Augusta
Clinic for video game addicts to open
Movers and shakers like their glitz and gold
Movers and shakers like their glitz and gold
NEW YORK - For the few privileged folks who gain both fame and fortune, the question is: If you've got them, do you flaunt them?
Family briefs
NEW YORK - It's time to pledge your allegiance to your soccer country.
Product Recalls
The following recall has been announced:
Clinic for video game addicts to open
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - An addiction center is opening Europe's first detox clinic for game addicts, offering in-house treatment for people who can't leave their joysticks alone.
Odor can't halt chicken farm permit
Authorities say suspect served half of sentence
SNO-CAP shines in ETV spotlight
If the beach-sand yellow walls at the SNO-CAP Drive-In could talk, oh the stories they would tell.
Wanted: More businesses
With all the run-down strip malls scattered across south Augusta, District 6 isn't the most aesthetically pleasing area in the city. But Janet Clarke says it certainly has some of the nicest residents.
Murphey Middle will stay on list
Richmond County schools Superintendent Charles Larke will not ask that Murphey Middle School be removed from the state's list of "persistently dangerous" schools.
Sailing lessons
Danielle Rheaume (left) and Lindsey Peterson, both 11, pull in a sailboat after finishing a session during the Augusta Sailing Club's Summer Sailing Camp at Thurmond Lake.
Rants and raves
I AM SICK to death of the Champ Walker stories. The powers that be wanted the James Brown event to have major problems and it did, so now let's move on.
Vaccine to curb cancer gets OK
Not that she would need it, but Karissa Pflieger, 16, has an extra incentive to avoid getting a sexually transmitted disease such as human papillomavirus - her mom works at the health department. And that's why Kathy Klein took Karissa to the Medical College of Georgia to get the vaccine against the virus, which can cause cervical cancer.
Lincolnton man arrested after online sting
Sanford vetoes cap on ethics law fines
COLUMBIA - Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed a bill Thursday that would limit fines on some ethics law violations to no more than $5,000, using the opportunity to give the Legislature a lecture on conducting its business in the open.
Georgia won't count test scores of displaced pupils
Students tell of scary bus ride
Richmond County school officials have completed their investigation of a former bus driver who was accused of abandoning Tutt Middle School pupils April 13.
1,000 wait to go home after fire
Across the area
Authorities are seeking a local man who is accused of stealing and cashing benefit checks from his elderly roommate.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Thank the specter of Jack Abramoff for transforming Georgia's normally low-profile race for lieutenant governor into a national contest where prominent Republicans feel obliged to chime in.
Man found dead in Bon Air stairwell
A 33-year-old man was found dead in a stairwell at the Bon Air Apartments this morning, authorities said.
News you can use
Recent changes to Augusta's garbage service have prompted many questions, and we're trying to get some answers. E-mail your questions to amy.swann@ augustachronicle.com; mail them to Amy Swann, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928; fax them to Ms. Swann's attention at (706) 722-7403; or leave them on her voice mail at (706) 823-3338.
Georgia won't count test scores of displaced pupils
ATLANTA - Test scores of pupils who came to Georgia as Hurricane Katrina evacuees will not have to be counted in Georgia's standardized test results this year, the state's top education official says.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Gov. Mark Sanford signed a bill Thursday that allows prosecutors to seek the death penalty for repeat child molesters in certain cases.
Young Israelis share country through show
Young Israelis share country through show
It wasn't the dancing, or the singing in English, Hebrew and Yiddish that got them to Augusta.
Surgery is set today for Bauer
Rants and raves
JAMES BROWN SHOULD not have a school in Hephzibah named after him. He is not from Hephzibah. He is from Augusta.
Man arrested in slaying hours after his release
CORDELE, Ga. - Hours after being released on parole, a man who served nine years in prison stabbed a man to death in south Georgia, officials said Thursday.
System for deaf is used in new scam
Man gets life without parole
WAYCROSS, Ga. - A convicted child molester who killed his estranged wife by nearly decapitating her with hunting and fishing knives has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Surgery is set today for Bauer
COLUMBIA - Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer will undergo surgery to repair his shattered heel today, five days before the Republican primary decides whether he gets to pursue a second term on the November ballot.
Authorities say suspect served half of sentence
COLUMBIA - A man accused of strangling a 20-year-old Clemson University student with her bikini top should have still been in prison for a similar crime in Florida, authorities and the woman's family say.
Canal canoeist's day turns scary
Robbery victim dies from injury
A Hephzibah man shot during a May 28 robbery died Friday, and Richmond County sheriff's deputies are looking for the teenager who they said shot him.
Army to send 1,643 jobs to Shaw
COLUMBIA - The Army expects to move 1,643 jobs in its active-duty, civilian and reserve ranks to Shaw Air Force Base by 2011 and spend at least $82 million to build new facilities for them, officials said Thursday.
Developers list cut to four
An Aiken County Council committee has whittled its prospective list of developers to build a new county complex from six to four.
Kid of the Day
Brianna Renee Story, of Martinez, is today's kid of the day.
Teenager wanted in robbery victim's death
A Hephzibah man shot during a May 28 robbery died this afternoon, and Richmond County sheriff's deputies are looking for the teenager who they said shot him.
1,000 wait to go home after fire
GREAT FALLS, S.C. - As many as 1,000 residents still can't return to their homes in an old mill town between Columbia and Charlotte, N.C., four days after a fire continued to cause toxic smoke to spread over town, officials said Friday.
Budget forces cuts to system
After more than two hours of silence Thursday night, the Richmond County Board of Education emerged from behind closed doors to silence its public information office.
Walker's charity can solicit funds
Vaccine to curb cancer gets OK
SNO-CAP shines in ETV spotlight
Complex for seniors dedicated
For the last couple of months, Elaine Jones has been seen stalking around a housing development off Five Notch Road in North Augusta. She has even gone into some of the units. Some day soon, she hopes to live in Vincent Village.
Robbery victim dies from injury
Man arrested in slaying hours after his release
Sanford vetoes cap on ethics law fines
Legal experts question judge's action
Murphey Middle will stay on list
Child killings conviction disputed
ASU offers new master's degree
A new program at Augusta State University could help meet a statewide challenge to double the number of teachers produced by the University System of Georgia.
Students tell of scary bus ride
News you can use
DEATHTRAP: The Aiken Community Playhouse production will be performed at 8 p.m. at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St., Aiken. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for students and $6 for children 12 and younger. Call (803) 648-1438 or visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com for more information.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A Lowcountry lawyer is clear to become a circuit judge after the state Supreme Court ruled it could not decide a lawsuit challenging her qualifications for the seat.
Bauer's fractured heel repaired in surgery
COLUMBIA - Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer's left heel is back in one piece after successful surgery Friday, his surgeon said.
Across the area
A woman's $27,000 check for restitution and an extra $5,000 fine led a judge to resentence a former bank employee to probation instead of prison.
Army to send 1,643 jobs to Shaw
Kid of the Day
Neshia Washington, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
The End
Every other week, Jessica Armstrong comes away from the bookmobile with a basket full.
Molding talent
Connor Bailey (left), 5, and Courtney Connelly, 5, make fish out of clay at Art's A Way in Martinez. They were part of a weeklong art camp involving ceramics, clay, painting and glass fusing.
System for deaf is used in new scam
Jewelry store owner Joel Franco thought he was taking an order for a $2,300 gold rope chain from a woman in Ogden, Utah.
War on blight continues
Augusta Commissioner Andy Cheek says his District 6 has been blighted and slighted, but blessed, too.
Lincolnton man arrested after online sting
Columbia County police arrested a Lincolnton, Ga., man Friday after they said he solicited sex from a woman posing as a 14-year-old girl online.
Bauer's fractured heel repaired in surgery
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Four teenagers have been indicted on aggravated assault and armed robbery charges related to an attack on a former Marine who killed one of the group's accomplices and another attacker the same day, authorities said Friday.
Work is in final stages
Dino Dakuras, along with many others on Furys Ferry Road, is starting to breathe a long sigh of relief.
100 Black Men count
ATLANTA - As a young man, it was not his dad, but Sylvester Hopewell who taught Paul Fox how to tie his tie, who chided him about cutting his afro and showed him how to shake a man's hand.
Child killings conviction disputed
ATLANTA - Lawyers for convicted killer Wayne Williams, blamed for the murders of two dozen boys and young men in the Atlanta area during the 1970s and '80s, are casting suspicion on a child molester they say lived or worked near where many of the bodies were found.
Aiken County inmate recaptured after accidental release
Aiken County sheriff's deputies and Aiken Department of Public Safety officers recaptured an inmate this morning who was mistakenly released Friday from the Aiken County Detention Center.
Canal canoeist's day turns scary
It was supposed to be a lazy, sunny Friday afternoon paddling in the Savannah River.
Canoeist caught in canal headgates
A man canoeing in the Savannah River was sucked through the Augusta Canal headgates in Columbia County this afternoon but wasn't injured.
Walker's charity can solicit funds
The Heritage Crest Foundation - the group that organized the recent James Brown Soul of America Music Festival - can now solicit donations from the public, state officials said Thursday.
Sanford backs education candidate
ASU offers new master's degree
Sanford backs education candidate
AIKEN - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford swooped into Aiken on Friday to promote fellow Republican Karen Floyd's candidacy for state superintendent of education - the second candidate for a statewide office that Mr. Sanford has endorsed before Tuesday's primary.
Odor can't halt chicken farm permit
COLUMBIA - State environmental officials say they do not have the authority to force chicken farms to control foul odors coming from their plants.
Rants and raves
JAMES BROWN SHOULD not have a school in Hephzibah named after him. He is not from Hephzibah. He is from Augusta.
Legal experts question judge's action
Whether a Richmond County judge acted properly when he closed a hearing last month remains unsettled, and a least one legal expert says such action makes a case vulnerable to legal challenges.
Rants and raves
I AM SICK to death of the Champ Walker stories. The powers that be wanted the James Brown event to have major problems and it did, so now let's move on.
Larke contract almost settled
A deal could be reached soon on the fate of Richmond County's school superintendent, but, if not, a sizable pay cut awaits Charles Larke.
Near-misses continue to haunt Taylor
There are times Vaughn Taylor must feel invisible in the middle of the PGA Tour. Next week, unfortunately, will be one of those times.
Barbra Streisand to tour for first time in 12 years
Fiona Apple's performing gets better with age
Fiona Apple's performing gets better with age
NEW YORK - As she's gotten older, the stage has become a far more comfortable place for Fiona Apple.
Barbra Streisand to tour for first time in 12 years
NEW YORK - Barbra Streisand announced Thursday that she will embark on a national concert tour this fall, her first in over a decade.
Stage is set for Elliott to make return
LONG POND, Pa. - When Brian Vickers got permission from Hendrick Motorsports to look for a new job this week, it started a chain reaction that might include the return of former series champion Bill Elliott.
Stage is set for Elliott to make return
Mavs have city's full attention
DALLAS - June in this part of Texas usually means wall-to-wall TV and newspaper coverage of the latest minor development in the Dallas Cowboys' off-season as fans count the days until "America's Team" begins training camp.
Teams promise to do better
DALLAS - When Josh Howard imagined playing in the NBA Finals, he really thought the whole experience would be a bit more magical than this.
Terry leads Mavericks' charge
DALLAS - Dirk Nowitzki sputtered and struggled in his first NBA Finals game, so the Dallas Mavericks hitched a ride on the Jet to claim the opener.
Mavs have city's full attention
M. Patricia Branton (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Died Sunday, June 4, 2006 in Columbia County, Mrs. M. Patricia Branton, wife of Mr. John J. Branton. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 PM at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel Thomson, Ga. Rev. Betty Love officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations your to favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Beggs Funeral Home 1:00-3:00 PM. 799 Cobbham Rd. Thomson, GA Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Ga. 706-364-9122.
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. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Dent's Undertaking Establishment with Rev. George Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Johnny Beckworth (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Johnny Beckworth age 43 died Wednesday June 7, 2006 in Thomson Manor Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday June 9, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating. Burial will follow in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Curtis Funeral Home.
Mary Anne Owens (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest June 9, 2006 at her residence, Mrs. Mary Anne Owens, wife of Dr. William L. Owens. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Ga. 706-364-9122.
Deborah Hall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Deborah R. Hall, who entered into rest on Saturday, June 3, 2006 will be conducted this Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 1 p.m. at C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Gibson Chapel with Reverend J.R. Hatney officiating. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Hall; mother, Janie Rickerson; father, Robert W. Rickerson, Sr.; mother-in-law, Virinia Walker; two step-children, 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.
M A Shelton (GIBSON, Ga.)
GIBSON, Ga. - Mr. M A Shelton, 64, of Walker St. entered into rest Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice, Augusta. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Elliott Fulmer officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Shelton was a native of Glascock County. Survivors are on son, Marvin Shelton and his wife, Karina of Thomson; one daughter, Lisa S. Beckworth and her husband, Joey of Gibson; one brother, Jimmy Shelton of Boneville; two sisters, Loree Scarber of Gibson and Helen Gunby of Augusta and five grandchildren, Austin Shelton, Dylan Beckworth, Brandon Beckworth, Ethen Shelton and Anna Shelton. Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Herbert and Millie Hadden Shelton. Pallbearers are Felton Beasley, Joe Beckworth, James Griswell, James Willoughby, Kenneth Williford and Lansin Newsome. Mr. Shelton will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Portsbridge Hospice, 1365 Interstate Pkwy., Augusta, GA 30909. Sheppard Funeral Home, Gibson, Ga. is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Larry Lewis Flake (GIRARD, Ga.)
GIRARD, Ga. - Larry Lewis Flake, 53, entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Burke County, Georgia on March 2, 1953 to Betty Ellison Flake and the late Jessie Flake. A life-long resident of this county, he was self-employed as a mechanic. He enjoyed his occupation and also enjoyed fishing as a hobby. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Girard, GA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. at Botsford Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Dixon officiating. Pallbearers will be Jerry Clifton, Johnny Lovett, David Clayton, Bill Chance, Joe Mead, Gene Mead, Cameron Grunewald, and Mark Shinault. Honorary pallbearers will be R. L. Flakes, Randy Dixon, Jackie Lovett, Lovett Mead, John Flakes, Dale Oglesby, Bob Mallard, Wade Zeigler, James Flakes, Danny Quick, Audie Glisson, and Randy Forehand. Interment will follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery in Girard, GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 10, 2006, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, GA. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Debra Farrer Flake of Girard; his mother, Betty Flake of Girard; three sons, Scott Flakes of Augusta, Chad Flake (Casey) of Waynesboro, and Nicky Flake of Girard; one daughter, Charity Flake of Girard ; three sisters, Carolyn Heath (Dale) of Girard, Janice Morris (James) and Terry Bonnell (Danny) of Waynesboro, and a brother, Joey Flake of Girard; 8 grandchildren, Brandon Flakes, Tyler Flakes, Noel Flakes, Shelby Flakes, Eleni Radford, Taylor Radford, Kourtney Flake, and Justin Flake. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
(Ret.) Jasper R. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Col. (Ret.) Jasper R. "Johnny" Johnson died June 8, 2006 after a protracted battle with multiple myeloma. Col. Johnson was born October 29, 1921 in Durham, NC, the son of Eva May Morgan Johnson and Edwin P. Johnson. Col. Johnson entered the United States Army during World War II and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. He also served in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Among his decorations were the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. Prior to his retirement, Col. Johnson served as President of the Physical Evaluation Board at Ft. Gordon and, after retirement from the Army, became Executive Director of the Augusta-Richmond County Clean Community Commission. Col. Johnson was married for 53 years to Katherine Elizabeth Johnson, who died September 28, 2000. He is survived by his three sons and their wives, James R. Johnson and Nancy S. Johnson, of Atlanta, GA, Joseph E. Johnson and Pamela V. Johnson of Alexandria, VA, and Robert A. Johnson and Nancy R. Johnson of Rochester, NY; nine grandchildren and one brother, Wade C. Johnson of Durham, NC. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Platt's Funeral Home on Crawford Avenue. Funeral Services will follow at 6:00 pm at Platt's Chapel with Father Alan M. Irizarry officiating. A Funeral Mass and interment with full military honors will take place at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. If so desired, memorials may be made to Sisters of the Precious Blood, 400 Pratt Street, Wattertown, NY 13601. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904, 706-733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Adele Adams (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mrs. Adele Baston Adams, age 73, widow of Mr. Lynn D. Adams, died Wednesday June 7, 2006 at her residence Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tom Kerr and Rev. Liza Marler officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Anthony Campbell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Anthony Bernard Campbell of Sayreville, N.J., formerly of Augusta, entered into rest May 28, 2006 in Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. Anthony was a self-employed independent contractor for 20 years. His loving memories shall ever be cherished by his son, Anthony Campbell, Jr.; daughters, Kendraya Campbell; brother, Wayne Campbell; sisters, Joyce Campbell and Angela Campbell (Meredith) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. from People's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Richmond Hill Church Cemetery. People's Funeral Home, 723 Walton Way, Augusta, Ga. 30901.
Laura Mae Fielding (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Laura Mae Fielding of Hazel Street entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Doyle Grove Baptist Church, Blythe, Ga. with Rev. Steve Bratton officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Survivors are two sons, Victor (Patricia) Mackey, Augusta and Gregory (Jay) Mackey, El Paso, Texas; four daughters, Doris (Michael) Adams, Sharon Williams, Darline (Mark) Hardy, Tonya Mackey all of Augusta; one brothers, James (Margaret) Pugh, Augusta; one sister, Shirley (Williams) Tomlinson, Douglasville, Ga.; sister-in-law, Lillian Pugh; brother-in-law, Willie Johnson, Augusta; 18 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives. 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 9:45 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765Martin Luther King Blvd., Jr. Blvd.
Harold Burns (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Billy R. McKinney, 74, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Vaughan McKinney. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11:00 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park with Full Military Honors. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence Sunday, June 4, 2006, Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin of Fleming Ave. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Dent's Undertaking Establishment with Rev. George Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 3433 Pine Hill Rd. at 2:15 p.m. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Alice Hamilton (AUGUSTA, Ga./NAPLES, FL.)
AUGUSTA, Ga./NAPLES, FL. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006, Mrs. Alice Hamilton, 78, wife of Derek Hamilton of Augusta, GA. Mrs. Hamilton was a native Augusta, GA. She spent her early years in Augusta, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and New York, NY. She also lived in New Canaan, Connecticut for 47 years and Naples, FL for this past year. She was a homemaker. Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter, Alice (Lisa) Chatillon and her husband, Richard Reed of San Antonio, TX; son, John Chatillon of Madison, CT; and grandchildren, Anna Chatillon-Reed and Austin Chatillon-Reed, both of San Antonio, TX and Kristen Chatillon, Catherine Chatillon and Cater Chatillon, all of Madison, CT. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Rd., Suite F-104, Augusta, GA 30904. Cryptside services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. in the Westover Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Peter Letchford officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Mausoleum. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Light of The World Evangelistic Outreach Ministries with Bishop L.A. Green officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Mr. Middleton was a native of Long Co., Ga., a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 10 years and was truck driver for Mayflower Storage and Bekins Moving and Storage Van Lines. Survivors are two sons, Charles (Debra) Jones, Decatur, Ga. and Michael (Gretchen) White, Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Marynell 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. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ulysses Ware (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Ulysses Ware will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Edgefield with the Rev. Edward Lloyd officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at 455 Edisto Drive at 9:45 a.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
James Dewitt Cullars (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mr. James Dewitt Cullars, age 85, died Thursday morning. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at Blundale Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dellwood. The family will receive friends Saturday evening between the hours of 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sam Danforth (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2006, Mr. Sam Danforth, Jr., 61, formerly of Augusta, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from Concord Baptist Church, 833 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Danforth will receive full honors from the New York City Police Department. He was a 1965 graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School. Survivors are his wife, Evon Danforth; two sons, Darryl (Yolanda) Danforth and Reggie Danforth, all of Brooklyn, NY; four grandchildren; three sisters, Lavon (Charles) Wright, Augusta, Marion (William) Burrough, Buffalo, NY and Sharon D. (Anthony) White, Graniteville, SC; three brothers, Denton (Shirley) Danforth, Vernon (Thelma) Danforth and Ronald Danforth; one uncle, Matthew (Helen) Green; two aunts, Willeva Adams and Russel Edwards, all of New Ellenton, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call Woodward Funeral Home, One Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joseph Lane (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. - Mr. Joseph Willie Neal Lane, Sr., 1190 Sandersville, Ga., died on Tuesday evening at an Atlanta Hospital. Family visitation will be held on Friday evening, June 9th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at M.C. Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon, June 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. from Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Deepstep Georgia, Rev. Bobby Warren and Rev. Rufus Copeland officiating. Interment in church cemetery. M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Sandersville, in charge of arrangements.
Joel Cooper (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mr. Joel Robert "Joe" Cooper, Sr. husband of Orena Talbert Cooper of Bethany Church Rd. died Thursday, June 8 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117.
Murphy Cooke (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. - Mr. Murphy Wayne Cooke, Sr., age 82, died Thursday. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday in the First Church of the Nazarene. Interment in Brownwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 Friday at May & Smith Funeral Home, 1119 Riddleville Rd., Savannah, Ga.
Robert Bynes (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10th at Needful Baptist Church in Millen, GA with Elder Melvin Bynes officiating. He leaves to cherish his memories, four children and two step-children, nine siblings and one grandchild and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. James A. Kirkland Mortuary, 135 N. Gray St., Millen, GA 478-982-3818. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Laura Mae Fielding (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Laura Mae Fielding of Hazel Street entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Doyle Grove Baptist Church, Blythe, Ga. with Rev. Steve Bratton officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Mrs. Fielding was a native Richmond, Co., Ga., a retired employee of Murray Biscuit, Co. and was a member of the Doyle Grove Baptist Church. Survivors are two sons, Victor (Patricia) Mackey, Augusta and Gregory (Jay) Mackey, El Paso, Texas; four daughters, Doris (Michael) Adams, Sharon Williams, Darline (Mark) Hardy, Tonya Mackey all of Augusta; one brothers, James (Margaret) Pugh, Augusta; one sister, Shirley (Williams) Tomlinson, Douglasville, Ga.; 18 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd., Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.comThe Augusta Chronicle-June 8, 2006
Carolyn Juanita Dixon (LANGLEY, S.C.)
LANGLEY, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Juanita 'Doodle' Dixon will be today at 10 o'clock a.m. in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley, SC.
Adele Adams (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mrs. Adele Baston Adams, age 73 Widow of Mr. Lynn D. Adams, died Wednesday June 7, 2006 at her residence Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tom Kerr and Rev. Liza Marler officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. A native of Columbia County, Mrs. Adams was a retired Clerical Accountant, a member of Thomson First United Methodist Church, and the Sunshine Club. She is survived by daughter & son in-law, Vicki & Michael Bonner, of Thomson; son & daughter in-law, Kenneth Wayne & Lora Adams, of Dearing; two brothers, George (Estes) Baston, of Gaffney, SC, and Gene (P'Nut) Baston of Johnston, SC; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donation be made to Thomson First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 8, Thomson, GA 30824 or to the United Methodist Children's Home 500 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. The Adams family will be at the residence on Pierce Ave. in Thomson and will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday June 9, 2006 at the Funeral Home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com . Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Antwan Burton (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Babyboy Antwan Burton Jr., who entered into rest on Saturday June 3, 2006, will be conducted on Saturday June 10, 2006, at 11AM at Beulah Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Sam Davis officiating. Interment wil be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dock Robinson (JOHNSON, S.C.)
JOHNSON, S.C. - Funeral Services for Dock Robinson, Jr., will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, June 10, 2006 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Gordon, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Pearl A. Robinson; a daughter, Ruth Williams(Gerald); two grandchildren, Jessica Thomas and Mona Lisa Williams; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Annie Ruth Campbell, Janie Clark, Alberta Deverux, and Ella Mae Hillan; two brothers, Paul Robinson and Joe Lewis Robinson; three sisters, in-law and four brothers-in-law. Amos & Sons Funeral Home Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 .
Robert Harmon (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Robert Harmon, Jr. will be held Sunday, June 11th at 3:00 P.M. at the Eden Baptist Church and Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Braddy Harmon; daughter, Carole Harmon; mother, Isabel Harmon; Siblings, Mamie Harmon, Mary Harmon, Eil (Leslie) Harmon, Isaiah (Inez) Harmon all of Louisville Berry (Jeanette) Harmon and Willie Albert (Frances) Harmon of Augusta. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ben Doe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Ben Doe, Jr. who entered into rest on June 4, 2004 at the University Hospital, will be conducted today, Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from Givens Grove Baptist Church, Girard, Ga. with Rev. Isiah Kirkland officiating. Funeral processional will leave 3302 Limber Twigg Lane at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may contact the family at 3302 Limber Twigg Lane. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Wilber Newsome (DUBLIN, Ga.)
DUBLIN, Ga. - Mr. Wilber Newsome, age 88, of Rice Avenue, Dublin, died Wednesday, June 7 in the Fairview Park Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10th in the May & Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville. Mr. Newsome was a native of Jefferson County, Ga., the son of the late Elbert Newsome and Malinda McCoy of Newsome. He was predeceased by a wife, Edna Fulghum Newsome. Mr. Newsome was the retired owner of Newsome's Paint and Body Shop and Wrecker Service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sandersville. Survivors include his wife, Mackell Byars Newsome of Dublin; two sisters, Edna Newsome Hobbs of Martinez and Jean Newsome Shirley of Sandersville; three brothers, John A. Newsome of Wrightsville, Vernon Newsome of Jewell and Lewis Newsome of Warrenton; step-son, Deano Byars and step-daughter, Janet Flanders, both of Dublin and two step-grandchildren. The family may be contacted at the home of Jean Newsome Shirley, 515 Ridgeland Drive, Sandersville. The family will receive friends Friday evening form 6 to 8 p.m. at the May & Smith Funeral Home, 1119 Riddleville Road, Sandersville. May & Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Alexander (Flat Top) Burns of Grovetown. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Evans with Rev. L.J. Tanksley officiating. Funeral processional will leave 4655 Washington Rd., at 2:15 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service and will not be viewed afterwards. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Pamela Rhodes (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mrs. Pamela Rhodes, who entered into rest on Sunday June 4, 2006, will be conducted on Saturday June 10, 2006, at 3PM at Springhill Baptist Church with Reverend Rickey Dent officiating. Interment will be at Keys Grove Church Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Evelyn Roberta Stringer; mother, Mrs. Evelyn Stringer; brother, Herbert Stringer Jr., sister, Karen Stringer; grandmothers, Mrs. Minnie Cooks and Mrs. Eva Cooks, all of Augusta, GA; four aunts, Mrs. Betty (Jim) Kemp, of Longbranch, NJ, Mrs. Claudia Attaway of Philadelphia, PA, Mrs. Lula Mae Law and Mrs. Evelyn Wright of Augusta, GA; two Grandchildren, Cailin Savilla Stringer and Ashanti Wiliams; two nephews, Herbert L Stringer III and DeMario Stringer; a special cousin Mrs. Rosalyn Anderson and Rochell Jones of Philadelphia, PA; a special friend, Mr. Willie Welcher; two Godsisters, Ms. Tersa Culton and Mary Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Doris Hayes (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Billy R. McKinney, 74, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Vaughan McKinney. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11:00 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park with Full Military Honors. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
George Lee Harrison (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - The funeral service for Mr. George L. Harrison will be 11:00 a.m. at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Lynch officiating. Interment will be in Pines Cemetery. His loving and devoted family will cherish his memories. Phinazee & Son Funeral Home (706) 554-5500.
Robert L. Friessen (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
FAIRFAX, S.C. - A Memorial Service for Mr. Robert L. Friessen, 76, of Fairfax, SC, who died June 2, 2006, will be conducted Sunday evening at five o'clock at Sycamore Baptist Church. Rev. Charles Hattaway officiating. Mr. Friessen was a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, having made Fairfax his home for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church, the El Riad Shriner's Temple, the Walterboro Elks Club # 1988 and the American Legion Post #154 of Marathon, Florida. Survivors include his wife, Sharon R. Friessen; a son, Todd V. Friessen, Fairfax; three brothers, Wayne Friessen, Yankton, SD, Leonard Friessen and Cletus Friessen, both of Sioux Falls, SD; three sisters, Irene George, Sioux Falls, SD, Marlene Crawley, and JoAnne Friessen both of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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
Ulysses Glover (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mr. Ulysses Glover, 80, died June 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Beautiful Gate Baptist Church. He is survived by three brothers, one stepbrother, three sisters and two stepsisters. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia Johnson (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. -Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Kennedy Johnson of Commons Drive, Evans, will be today at 11:00 a.m. from Dent's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Andrews officiating. Funeral processional will leave 493 Boy Scout Road at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call at Dent's Funeral Home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Patricia Johnson (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the Doctor's Hospital of Augusta. Mrs. Patricia Kennedy Johnson of 202 Commons Dr., Evans, Ga. She was a graduate T.W. Josey High School and a graduate of Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga. She was a substitute Teacher in the Richmond County School System. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Kristie (Kenneth) Johnson-Gregory, Evans, Ga.; step-children, Ms. Cheryl Vaughn, Stone Mountain, Georgia and Guy S. Johnson, LaGrainge, Ill.; two aunts, Mrs. Lillie Wilson and Mrs. Mary Simmons; two uncles, Mr. Roy Washington, Spanaway, Va. and Mr. Freddie Martin, Hermatage, Tenn.; one grandson, Robert D. Johnson, Evans, Ga., and other relatives and friends. Funeral scheduled for Saturday. Details will be announced. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Robert A. White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Robert Alfred White, Sr. 63 formerly of Athens died Thursday, June 8 at House of Life Personal Care Home, Augusta. Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Lincoln County with Rev. Seaborn Dell officiating. Mr. White, a native of Monmouth, Ill. had lived in the area for the past 25 years. He was a longtime cattle farmer and a Georgia Bulldog Fan. Survivors are sons, Robert A. White, Jr., and wife, Gay of Lincolnton and Randy White, Lincolnton; daughter, Marsha Sandoval, and husband, Rick of Abingdon, Ill.; sisters, Linda Morefield, Monmouth, Ill., Lori Legeeter, Aledo, Ill. and Mary Kay Peters, Gilson, Ill.; brothers, Phil White, Clarkesville, Tom White, Virginia Beach and Andy White, Nashville, Tenn. and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made Portsbridge Hospice, 1365 Interstate Pkwy.,Augusta, GA 30909 Visitation 1pm-3pm Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117 .
Leotis Tremble (STAPLETON, Ga.)
STAPLETON, Ga. - Mr. Leotis Tremble, 71 of 6847 highway 88 west entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at University Hospital. He was a native of Jefferson County. He retired from Georgia-Tennessee mining company, Wrens Georgia and was a member of Sandvalley AME Church Louisville, Georgia. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday June 10, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Sandvalley AME Church, Louisville, GA with Rev. Michael Ephraim officiating. The funeral processional will leave the resident at 12:00 p.m. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Janette Tremble of Stapleton, GA; seven daughters, Mary (Felmon) Williams, Annette (Tommy) Lynch, Geneda (Larry) Lynch, Claudia (Oscar) Lynch, Marcialena Tremble, Linda (Carvel) Smith, Gilda (Karl) Moore; four sisters, Mattie Tremble, Helen (Ronnie) Martin, Lula (Willie) Brown, Dorothy (Charles) Beard; brother, Benjamin Tremble, Jr.; 14 grandchildren, one great-grand daughter and one grandson Terrance Williams who preceded him in death. Friends may call at the family residence or contact the Burnett Funeral Home at (706) 547-6227. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Leroy Madison (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. -Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Madison, Sr., will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Mount Canaan Baptist Church with the Rev. John R. Brightharp officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence, 111 Jacob McKie Road at 1:30 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
Anthony Campbell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Anthony Bernard Campbell of Sayreville, N.J., formerly of Augusta, entered into rest May 28, 2006 in Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. Anthony was a self-employed independent contractor for 20 years. His loving memories shall ever be cherished by his son, Anthony Campbell, Jr.; daughters, Kendraya Campbell; brother, Wayne Campbell; sisters, Joyce Campbell and Angela Campbell (Meredith) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. from People's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Richmond Hill Church Cemetery. People's Funeral Home, 723 Walton Way, Augusta, Ga. 30901.
Betty Jean Norman (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Betty Jean Norman, 58, of Norman St., Washington, died Thursday, June 8, 2006. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Washington. Interment will be in the City West Cemetery. Davenport-McLendon Mortuary, Inc. has charge of the arrangements.
Harold Burns (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Mr. Harold Burns of Railroad Street. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from W. H. Mays Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. Friends may call the residence on Maple Street or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Joel Cooper (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mr. Joel Robert "Joe" Cooper, Sr. husband of Orena Talbert Cooper of Bethany Church Rd. died Thursday, June 8 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jun. 11 at 3 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church with Revs. Elton Lawson and T.G. Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Copper, a native of Black Mountain, NC was the son of the Joel R. and Lena Burgess Cooper. He had owned and operated Cooper's Paint & Body for 54 years. Also, he had served in the Merchant Marines. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church where he had served as Sunday School Teacher, song Leader, and President of the Men's Club. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joel R. "Trey" Copper III. Survivors are wife, Orena Talbert Cooper; sons, Joel R. "Bob" Cooper, and wife, Linda and Larry Dean Copper and wife, Gail, all of Lincolnton; brother, John Cooper, San Jose, Ca.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Josh Cooper, Hal Radford, Thomas Gartrell, Travis Reed, Chris Cooper, and Joe Sapp. Members of the Bethany UMC Men's Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation 7pm-9pm Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 .
Priscilla Dean (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Mrs. Priscilla Dean of Macedonia Street entered into rest June 9, 2006 at Wellstar Community Hospice, Austell, Ga. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral Street, Edgefield, S.C.
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Alexander (Flat Top) Burns of Grovetown. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mrs. Sallie Mae Burns; three children, Katrina and Tabitha Burns and Crystal Key; his devoted mother, Mrs. Matilda Lewis; grandmother, Mrs. Carrie B. Curtis; two sisters, Teresa (James) Jackson and Mary D. Reid; two brothers, Johnnie L. (Anna) Burns and Charles Dent; two grandchildren, Christopher and Tyliah Burns; a devoted friend, Veronica Ingram and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Evans with Rev. L.J. Tanksley officiating. Funeral processional will leave 4655 Washington Rd., at 2:15 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service and will not be viewed afterwards. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Jack Kotler (HITCHCOCK, TX)
HITCHCOCK, TX - Jack Kotler,56, of Hitchcock, passed away Tuesday, May, 23, 2006. He was the son of the late Nathan and Beatrice Kotler. Jack was raised at the Masonic Children's home and graduated from Mark Smith High School. Surviving is his daughter, Lena Bea Kotler-Robinson; son, Ryan Kotler; brothers, Billy Reynolds, Ronnie Kotler, Larry Kotler, and Greg Kotler; 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. June 10, at Stevens Creek Community Church, 600 Stevens Creek Rd., Martinez, Georgia. The family requests memorial contributions to be given to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, 1417 Nottingham Drive, Macon, GA. 31211.
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 service will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Solid Rock Baptist Church, Appling, Ga. Burial will be at at the church. Mr. Dunn, a native of Columbia County, was a 1982 graduate of Harlem High School. He was a former owner and operator of Dunn's Stucco, and was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. 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. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Robert A. White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Robert Alfred White, Sr. 63 formerly of Athens died Thursday, June 8 at House of Life Personal Care Home, Augusta. Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Lincoln County with Rev. Seaborn Dell officiating. Mr. White, a native of Monmouth, Ill. had lived in the area for the past 25 years. He was a longtime cattle farmer and a Georgia Bulldog Fan. Survivors are sons, Robert A. White, Jr., and wife, Gay of Lincolnton and Randy White, Lincolnton; daughter, Marsha Sandoval, Abingdon, Ill.; sisters, Linda Morefield, Monmouth, Ill., Lori Legeeter, Aledo, Ill. and Mary Kay Peters, Gilson, Ill.; brothers, Phil White, Clarkesville, Tom White, Virginia Beach and Andy White, Nashville, Tenn. and six grandchildren. Visitation 1pm-3pm Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave Lincolnton, GA, 30817 (706) 359-4117 . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lonnie Daniel Turner (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Died Sunday, June 4, 2006 in Columbia County, Mr. Lonnie D. Turner husband of Mary Turner, son of the late M. Patricia A. Branton. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Beggs Funeral Chapel, Thomson at 3:00 PM with Rev. Betty Love officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends at Beggs Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00 PM 799 Cobbham Rd. Thomson, Ga. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, Ga. 706-364-9122.
Norman Lee Bryan (AIKEN, SC)
AIKEN, SC - Norman Lee Bryan, 65 of Partridge Ct., beloved husband of Gayle Lester Bryan, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at his residence. A native of Bloomington, IL, Mr. Bryan was a son of the late Vernon Edward and Doris Marian Givens Bryan. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in geology and a minor in archaeology. He served as a meteorologist in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Professional Geologist and worked as a Exploration Geologist in base and precious metals for various mining companies throughout the United States and then worked as an Environmental Geologist at the Savannah River Site from 1987 until 2003. Mr. Bryan was also very active with the Boy Scouts of America starting in 1987. He served as District Commissioner, Assistant Scoutmaster of the National Jamboree Contingency Troop, was a member of the National Jamboree Staff three times, was a Philmont Contingent Leader and was presented with the Yanabe Yalangaway Award. He was a member of Aiken Church of Christ where he was an elder and had served as a short term missionary to Guyana in 2004. He was also a former vice president of the Aiken Gem and Mineral Club. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Sandra Leigh Bryan Summerall, Ooltewah, TN, two sons, Todd Wayne Bryan and Shawn Patrick (Melissa) Bryan, of Aiken, five grandchildren, Amanda White, Justin Summerall and Avery, Karsen and Tatum Bryan and four brothers, Louis Wayne Bryan, Centerville, TN, Rodger Everette McDonald, Hohenwald, TN, Irvin Harvill McDonald and Kenneth Arch McDonald, both of Centerville, TN. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at Aiken Church of Christ with Ministers Mark Hudson and Wallace Beasley officiating. Interment will be Monday at 11:00 at Swiss Cemetery, Hohenwald, TN. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday at Aiken Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Aiken Church of Christ Playground Fund, 134 Rhinehart Way, Aiken, SC 29803, Georgia - Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1804 Gordon Hwy., August, GA 30904 or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Association, 1247 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063. Please visit the online memorial at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Alice Hamilton (AUGUSTA, Ga./NAPLES, FL.)
AUGUSTA, Ga./NAPLES, FL. - Entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006, Mrs. Alice Hamilton, 78, wife of Derek Hamilton of Augusta, GA. Mrs. Hamilton was a native Augusta, GA. She spent her early years in Augusta, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and New York, NY. She also lived in New Canaan, Connecticut for 47 years and Naples, FL for this past year. She was a homemaker. Family members in addition to her husband include her daughter, Alice (Lisa) Chatillon and her husband, Richard Reed of San Antonio, TX; son, John Chatillon of Madison, CT and grandchildren, Anna Chatillon-Reed and Austin Chatillon-Reed, both of San Antonio, TX and Kristen Chatillon, Catherine Chatillon and Cater Chatillon, all of Madison, CT. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Rd., Suite F-104, Augusta, GA 30904. Cryptside services will be held today, Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. in the Westover Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Peter Letchford officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Mausoleum. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Ben Doe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Ben Doe, Jr. who entered into rest on June 4, 2004 at the University Hospital, will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Givens Grove Baptist Church, Girard, Ga. with Rev. Isiah Kirkland officiating. Funeral processional will leave 3302 Limber Twigg Lane at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Mr. James Willie Doe, Millen, Ga., Mr. Wallace (Lorene) Doe and Mr. Sammie Doe, of Girard, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Louise (Gardner) Robinson, Gracewood, Ga. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Friends may contact the family at 3302 Limber Twigg Lane, Augusta. The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joe Willis (MCCORMICK, S.C.)
MCCORMICK, S.C. - Joe Willis, Jr., 58, of McCormick, died Friday, June 9, 2006 at Self Hospital in Greenwood, S.C. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Bethany Church Cemetery, McCormick with Rev. Lloyd Prince officiating. Mr. Willis was born November 29, 1947. He was a lifetime resident of McCormick. He was a livestock dealer for over 30 years, a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Lib" Lawton Willis; his parents, Austin and Rosa Lee Floyd Willis, Ninety Six, S.C.; two brothers, Jimmy Willis, McCormick and Donnie Adams, Hobs Sound, Fla.; three daughters, Andi W. Neal, McCormick, Hope W. Bridges, McCormick and Jennifer Willis, McCormick; five sisters, Lou Jennings, McCormick, Audrey Edwards, Saluda, S.C., Rosalyn McKinney, Ninety Six, S.C., Shirley Bowick, Plum Branch, S.C. and Hettie Ramsey, Plum Branch. Active pallbearers are Larry Davis, Ira Jones, Glenn Wright, Randy Young, Jr. Gable, Wesley Quarles, Bobby Boddie and Bo Willis. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church. Friends may call the residence. The family will receive friends at Strom Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Hattie 'Pat' Pearson (UNION, N.J.)
UNION, N.J. - Hattie "Pat" Pearson of Union, New Jersey, slipped away suddenly on Monday, June 6, 2006 at her residence. She is survived by her siblings, Beverly Powell of Hillside, New Jersey, Milo Harris, Jr., and Will Harris of Germantown, Maryland, five godchildren , seven nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Greater Mt. Teman AME Church, Elizabeth N.J. Viewing from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Interment at Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, N.J. Funeral arrangements by Whigham Funeral Home, 580 MLK Blvd., Newark, N.J., 07102. Condolences may be forwarded to Beverly Powell, 1480B Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Leotis Tremble (STAPLETON, Ga.)
STAPLETON, Ga. - Mr. Leotis Tremble, 71 of 6847 highway 88 west entered into rest Monday, June 5, 2006 at University Hospital. He was a native of Jefferson County. He retired from Georgia-Tennessee mining company, Wrens Georgia and was a member of Sandvalley AME Church Louisville, Georgia. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday June 10, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Sandvalley AME Church, Louisville, GA with Rev. Michael Ephraim officiating. The funeral processional will leave the resident at 12:00 p.m. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Janette Tremble of Stapleton, GA; seven daughters, Mary (Felmon) Williams, Annette (Tommy) Lynch, Geneda (Larry) Lynch, Claudia (Oscar) Lynch, Marcialena Tremble, Linda (Carvel) Smith, Gilda (Karl) Moore; four sisters, Mattie Tremble, Helen (Ronnie) Martin, Lula (Willie) Brown, Dorothy (Charles) Beard; brother, Benjamin Tremble, Jr.; 14 grandchildren, one great-grand daughter and one grandson Terrance Williams who preceded him in death. Friends may call at the family residence or contact the Burnett Funeral Home at (706) 547-6227.
Rita Friendly Kaufman (KINGSTON, Ont.)
KINGSTON, Ont. - Mrs. Rita Kaufman, Augusta resident, 1979-94, died June 7, 2006, at the family home in Kingston, Ont., Canada, at age 87. While in Augusta, she was active in Walton Way Temple, Hadassah, the faculty wives club of the Medical College of Georgia and volunteered at the hospital. Survivors are her Husband, Nathan; five children, nine grandchildren, one sister. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Gordon F. Tompkins, Kingston, Ont., Canada Remembrances: Walton Way Temple.
Terrell Johnson (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. William Terrell Johnson, age 83 of Manassas Drive, died Thursday June 9, 2006 at his residence. Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday June 11, 2006 in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with Dr. Leonard Dupree officiating. A native of Warren County, Mr. Johnson was a son of the late Stanford & Eula Berry Johnson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in World War II and a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in Korea, and retired after many years of employment with Civil Service. He was a Life member of the Thomson V.F.W. Post 6672, and the Thomson First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, R.A. Johnson; two sisters, Myrtice Cason and Louise Chalker, and a daughter, Judy Terrell Johnson Hall. And is survived by: Leila Nunnally of Thomson; two sons, Berry Wayne (Sherry) Johnson, of Myrtle Beach, SC and William Warren (Nancy) Johnson, of Augusta; son-in-law, Dann V. Hall of Millersburg, PA; three grandchildren, Travis (Renita) Johnson of Myrtle Beach, SC, Justin Hall of Millersburg, PA, Candace Johnson, of Dearing; two sisters, Doris Banks of Thomson, Mary Frances (Pryce) McCord of Norwood; two brothers, Jr. Johnson of Augusta, and James (Martha) Johnson of Thomson and a sister-in-law, Juanita Johnson of Thomson, several nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to the Thomson First Baptist Church building fund, 253 Jackson St. Thomson, GA 30824. The Johnson family will be at the residence, 325 Manassas Dr. and will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com . Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James B. Baucom (AUGUSTA, Ga)
AUGUSTA,GA.- Mr. James B. Baucom, Sr., beloved husband of 59 years of Eula Hegwood Baucom, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Heritage Memorial Gardens in Westminster, South Carolina. The Rev. Henry Payne will officiate. Mr. Baucom was a World War II veteran of the United States Army. He was a sergeant, and served for four years as an anti aircraft gunner in France and Germany, and participated in the Battle of the Bulge and the D-Day invasion of Normandy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, James B. Baucom, Jr., two daughters, Melinda Godefroy of Park Avenue Fabrics, Inc., and Debbie Keaton of ReMax Masters, Inc., a brother, Homer Baucom, two sisters, Louise Freeman and Margie Snipes, four grandchildren, Tammy Marshall, Jennifer Ross, James Godefroy, and Bridget Smith, two step grandchildren, Shayne Loveand April Baird, and six great grandchildren. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Augusta, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, 30904. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, June 9, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lester L. Ishmael (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Lester L. Ishmael, 69, beloved husband of Mrs. Edna J. Cadle Ishmael, entered into rest Thursday June 8, 2006 at University Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Monday June 12, 2006 at Westview Cemetery with Pastor Ken Young officiating. Mr. Ishmael was born in Nokomis, Illinois. He was a retired mechanic of J & J Midsouth. Additional survivors include three daughters, Sandy Pattillo and her husband, Phillip, Melanie Thigpen and her husband, Mike, and Rita Ishmael, all of Augusta, Georgia; two brothers, Charles Ishmael of Watervliet, Michigan and Larry Ishmael of Collinsville, Oklahoma; one sister, Ruth Brink of Lawrence, Michigan and nine grandchildren, Trevor Pattillo, Cody Pattillo, Brett Pattillo, Leslie Ishmael, Danielle Ishmael, Evie Thigpen and Michael Thigpen. The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Saturday June 10, 2006 and Sunday June 11, 2006 at Platt's Funeral Home on Crawford Avenue. Platt's Funeral Home, Inc., 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904, 706-733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary Hall Floyd (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hall Floyd, will be held Saturday, June 10th at 1:00 P.M. at the Pierce Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Helen (Sanbreal) Wayman of Newington, Ga., Donnie (Lolita) Floyd of N.Y.; siblings, Maggie Knowles and Anthony (Annie Bell) Hall of Hollywood, Fla.; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary Dixon May (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2006 at University Hospital, Select Specialty, Mrs. Mary Dixon May, age 72, beloved wife of the late Mr. Roland S. May. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Monday, June 12, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel with the Rev. Lester Clark officiating. Interment will take place 1:00 pm Monday, June 12, 2006 at Gibson City Cemetery, Gibson, GA. Mrs. May was a native of Jefferson County, GA and had made the Augusta area her home for most of her life. She was retired in sales from Hamrick's of North Augusta after 20 years of service. Mrs. May was a member of the Walden United Methodist Church in Gibson. Survivors include three sons, Larry May, Hephzibah, Stephen W. May, Trenton, SC, Stanley R. May, Milledgeville; one daughter, Bonnie Inez May, Trenton, SC; three sisters, Ann Williams, Edith D. Poteet, Augusta, Helen D. Washington, Thomson; three brothers, Max S. Dixon, Lewis F. Dixon, Stapleton, William P. Dixon, Allen, OK; three grandchildren Jeremy May, Michael May, Michelle Mimi; two great grandchildren, Nahla Abdellracz, Mohamed Abdellracz. A visitation with the family will take place 5-7pm Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home Lumpkin Road Chapel. 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. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Edgefield with the Rev. Edward Lloyd officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Ware, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was employed by Wife Saver of North Augusta. Survivors include his wife, Tanya Charles Ware; daughters, Tiphany Ware, Candyce Ware, Shareen Robinson, Shavalette Sullivan and Tanika Sullivan; a son, James Sullivan; his mother, Mae Julia (Robert) Holmes; sisters, Diane McCain and Shirley Ware; brothers, Marvin (Mamie) Ware and Alexander Ware; eight grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may call at the residence of his mother, 455 Edisto Drive. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
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 services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Light of The World Evangelistic Outreach Ministries with Bishop L.A. Green officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at Williams Funeral Home at 1:15 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Leroy Madison (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. -Mr. Leroy Madison, Sr., 82, of Jacob McKie Rd., entered into rest Sunday, June 4, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Mount Canann Baptist Church with the Rev. John R. Brightharp officating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Madison, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Hammond Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Viola Brightharp Madison; a daughter, Mattie Madison; sons, Leroy Madison, Jr., Alex Madison, Samuel Madison and John (Clara) Madison; a sister, Lillian Toney; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence or after 1:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
Ruby Bell Purcell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruby Bell Purcell, 63, of Union Grove Circle, Augusta, Georgia, who died June 9, 2006, will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Hyder officiating. Interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Mrs. Purcell was a native of Warrenville, South Carolina, having made Augusta her home for the past 30 years. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Society and was employed by the Murray Biscuit Company. Mrs. Purcell was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie Walton. Survivors include a son, Richard Leonetti, Augusta; a daughter, Melissa Delaigle, Augusta; a sister, Louise Hudson, Savannah; three grandchildren, Jonathan Delaigle, Makayla Delaigle and Colton Delaigle. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Red Hat Society. Active Pallbearers will be William Gaines, Ezekiel Gaines, Marshall Gaines, Daniel Boykin, Chuck Toney and Mike Gray. Thefamily will receive friends at the funeral Home Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Children's Home, 325 Eighth Street, Augusta, GA 30901 or to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhone.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Billy R. McKinney (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2006 at University Hospital, Mr. Billy R. McKinney, 74, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Vaughan McKinney. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11:00 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park with Full Military Honors. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Monique Boyce (PINEHURST, N.C.)
PINEHURST, N.C. - Mrs. Monique Davis Boyce entered into rest on April 8, 2005 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Per her wishes to further medical knowledge and to train students in medicine and dentistry, her body was donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at the Medical College of Georgia. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday morning, June 10, 2006 at 10:30 AM at Summerville Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Ragan officiating. Mrs. Boyce will be buried next to her husband, Captain Andrew Summers Boyce, United States Navy. A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, she was born on August 24, 1926 to the late Dewey Hobson Davis and Madeleine Pouilliart Davis. After receiving her Baccalaureate of Arts and Master of Arts from the University of Georgia, she taught English and French for many years, including faculty positions at the University of Georgia and Augusta College. She was also a certified United Nations translator. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Boyce was preceded in death by her oldest son, Andrew S. Boyce, Jr. She is survived by her two sons, Ker Boyce IV, and his wife, Donna, of Southern Pines, North Carolina, and James Petigru Boyce III, and his wife, Julie, of Kirkland, Washington. Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, 706-733-3636.
Robert A. White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Alice Hamilton (AUGUSTA, Ga./NAPLES, FL.)
Doris Hayes (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Carolyn Juanita Dixon (LANGLEY, S.C.)
Alexander Burns (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
(Ret.) Jasper R. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Ulysses Ware (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Robert L. Friessen (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
Murphy Cooke (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Priscilla Dean (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
George Lee Harrison (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Leotis Tremble (STAPLETON, Ga.)
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Alice Hamilton (AUGUSTA, Ga./NAPLES, FL.)
Billy R. McKinney (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Laura Mae Fielding (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Anthony Campbell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mary Dixon May (TRENTON, S.C.)
Ulysses Glover (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Ruby Bell Purcell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lester L. Ishmael (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Johnny Beckworth (THOMSON, Ga.)
Hattie 'Pat' Pearson (UNION, N.J.)
Betty Jean Norman (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
Robert Harmon (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Monique Boyce (PINEHURST, N.C.)
Anthony Campbell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
James Dewitt Cullars (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Rita Friendly Kaufman (KINGSTON, Ont.)
Terrell Johnson (THOMSON, Ga.)
Johnnie Middleton (LAKE CITY, Ga.)
Lonnie Daniel Turner (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Ulysses Ware (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Johnnie Middleton (LAKE CITY, Ga.)
Larry Lewis Flake (GIRARD, Ga.)
Elizabeth O. Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert A. White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Joseph Lane (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Leotis Tremble (STAPLETON, Ga.)
Laura Mae Fielding (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
M. Patricia Branton (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Federer can claim his place in history
O'Brien resurfaces again, right on schedule
Ecuador proves it can win away from home
Onyewu a tall order on back line for U.S.
Belmont is 'test of the leftovers'
Star shines bright in famed 'city of light'
Teen's dream run ends in semifinal
Give the games rightful fanfare
Ready to rock 'n' roll
NEW YORK - Fans of the 1960s rock group Steppenwolf, the owners of a 2-year-old gray colt wanted to give him the same name as the band.
Onyewu a tall order on back line for U.S.
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Germany puts on party face
BERLIN - An upbeat Germany has kicked off its monthlong World Cup party, buoyed by hopes that tight security and meticulous planning will ensure a tournament that mirrors the country's brightening mood.
Federer can claim his place in history
PARIS - Awful at the start, masterful enough later to produce shots that must be seen to be believed, Roger Federer leaned back in his sideline seat and exhaled.
Star shines bright in famed 'city of light'
PARIS - Finally fit, Justine Henin-Hardenne is back to quietly putting herself in some pretty impressive company.
Fans delight in opening win
MUNICH, Germany - What a start!
Teen's dream run ends in semifinal
PARIS - She'd come so far, so fast, reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal at 17, that perhaps Nicole Vaidisova just wasn't quite ready to win it.
Ecuador proves it can win away from home
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Belmont is 'test of the leftovers'
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Give the games rightful fanfare
MUNICH, Germany - There's something truly moving about seeing an entire nation come together.
O'Brien resurfaces again, right on schedule
HAMBURG, Germany - John O'Brien is American soccer's version of Brigadoon, the imaginary village unaffected by time from the musical of the same name.
Overtime
Pitcher Sergio Romo, outfielder Mike Mooney and infielder Anthony Contreras have been selected to the South Atlantic League's All-Star team from the Augusta GreenJackets.
Overtime
Greenbier junior pitcher Brandon Cumpton has had several honors roll in this spring.
Spartans hate to see season come to end
There is a good reason why lineman John Cratic is the last of the Augusta Spartans introduced during pre-game ceremonies at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. He brings the lumber - literally.
Catholic thrift store uses eBay to sell items
Philomena Mooney was hooked on eBay after she made $300 last winter off a 4-by-6-inch oil painting.
Faith Calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday. Send to churchnews@augustachronicle.com. Send a fax to (706) 722-7403 or mail to Faith Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Immigration is a major biblical theme
Immigration, a tough U.S. public policy dispute, is a central theme in the Bible.
Southern Baptists have lots to discuss
When Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters struck, Southern Baptist volunteers in their yellow T-shirts and baseball caps were among the first responders, staffing field kitchens, chain saws and relief vehicles.
Living briefs
The Augusta Chronicle wants to honor local dads by having readers write in with the best, the funniest or the strangest advice their father ever offered. If you've got a story, write it out neatly and send to: Father Fables, c/o The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Near-misses continue to haunt Taylor
Spartans hate to see season come to end
Spartans hate to see season come to end
There is a good reason why lineman John Cratic is the last of the Augusta Spartans introduced during pre-game ceremonies at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. He brings the lumber - literally.
Q and A with actor Jeremy Piven
Q and A with actor Jeremy Piven
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Catholic thrift store uses eBay to sell items
Southern Baptists have lots to discuss
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