'Jersey Boys,' 'Drowsy Chaperone,' 'The History Boys' top Tony contenders
Jack London: Writer, adventurer... farmer?
Madeleine Albright talks foreign policy
Jack London: Writer, adventurer... farmer?
GLEN ELLEN, Calif. - You've heard of Jack London, celebrated author of "Call of the Wild" and "White Fang." You may also know him as an intrepid world traveler and socialist crusader.
Madeleine Albright talks foreign policy
In The Mighty and the Almighty, Madeleine Albright delivers an absorbing, well-written, informative and thoughtful look at U.S. foreign policy and the role religion plays within it.
'Jersey Boys,' 'Drowsy Chaperone,' 'The History Boys' top Tony contenders
NEW YORK - "The Drowsy Chaperone" took two of the three top design prizes, sets and costumes for a musical, while "The History Boys" did double duty with its wins for the sets and lighting of a play as the 2006 Tony Awards handed out preshow prizes Sunday.
Hurricanes, Owls go to Omaha
OXFORD, Miss. - Danny Valencia's second home run of the game, a grand slam in the seventh inning, helped Miami beat Mississippi, 14-9 on Monday night, and claim a spot in the College World Series.
Bulldogs rally one more time
ATHENS, Ga. - Bobby Felmy homered and tripled in a seven-run seventh inning as Georgia once again came back from the brink of elimination and beat South Carolina, 11-6 on Monday night, to win their super regional to advance to the College World Series.
Grimsley out for 50 games
NEW YORK - Embattled pitcher Jason Grimsley was suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball on Monday, less than a week after federal agents raided his home during an investigation into performance- enhancing drugs.
Royals Turn Triple Play In Second
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals turned a triple play - with the help of an appeal call - in the second inning Sunday against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Chicago's Contreras wins again
ARLINGTON, Texas - Jose Contreras won his 15th consecutive decision, striking out a career-high 11 and pitching the Chicago White Sox to an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Royals Turn Triple Play In Second
Aluminum bats force team to forfeit
BILLINGS, Mont. - The Miles City Mavericks haven't "faced metal" in the nearly three years since pitcher Brandon Patch died after a line drive off an aluminum bat struck his head.
Aluminum bats force team to forfeit
Chicago's Contreras wins again
Readers having wonderful times. Wish we were there
Sultans of swing
MIAMI - A Toronto baseball writer this past weekend wrote, in a cheeky and somewhat corny manner, that the "Detroit Tigers struck out more times Saturday than a nerd at a beauty pageant" in their game against the Blue Jays.
Hit parade: Astros knock around Braves
HOUSTON - After losing three of four to keep their epic spiral continuing, leaving Houston would seem like the best thing for the beleaguered Atlanta Braves. Yeah, except Tropical Storm Alberto stood between the team and Miami, its next destination.
Hit parade: Astros knock around Braves
Verizon bets big on replacing phone lines with fiber
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. - Lisa Donohue squats on the floor with her 2-year-old son Calum in front of their high-definition TV, watching a children's cartoon.
UAW chief calls for fight
LAS VEGAS - United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger on Monday challenged his union to battle against corporations that declare bankruptcy and export jobs, and he singled out the Bush administration as a major political foe.
Verizon bets big on replacing phone lines with fiber
Expansion at Weylchem is almost done
Questions and answers about fiber to the home
Questions and answers about fiber to the home
Q: I hear fiber is better because it's a connection straight to the home, not shared with my neighbors like cable. Is that right?
Expansion at Weylchem is almost done
After nearly three years and millions of dollars, Augusta's WeylChem Corp. will complete its expansion this fall when the chemical company relocates its research and development operation from Pennsylvania to Aiken County.
Technology keeps car parked if you miss payment
LIMERICK, Pa. - Rashida Redd punched in a six-digit code in her Pontiac Grand Prix and got a new lease on life.
Technology keeps car parked if you miss payment
Clemson returns to Omaha
CLEMSON, S.C. - Herman Demmink heard the stories of Clemson's great teams, even joining the Tigers right after their last College World Series club in 2002 that featured San Diego Padres shortstop Khalil Greene and power hitters Jeff Baker and Michael Johnson.
Canada is not the sole target
Implications for U.S. security in the arrests of 17 bomb plot suspects in Canada two weeks ago are enormous.
What's the story?
You might scratch your head in wonder at the fact that an official of the James Brown Music Festival was spending time at a south Augusta motel the last night of the festival.
Nanny state can't force healthy eating
Nanny state can't force healthy eating
If the nanny state has its way, you could soon be paying higher prices for smaller portions at your favorite restaurants. The Food and Drug Administration - understandably concerned about the nation's ever-expanding waistlines and the fact that more Americans than ever are eating out, mostly at greasy-spoon fast-food franchises - has issued a number of recommendations for restaurants to follow.
Impeachment on the horizon?
Democrats in recent weeks have been backing off talk of impeaching or censuring President Bush, but that's only because polls show that, despite Bush's low ratings, there's no appetite among the American people to humiliate or drive him out of office.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Britney Spears says her marriage to Kevin Federline is "awesome," and scrutiny from the paparazzi has made her an "emotional wreck."
Permissions mix-up halts plans for Barney Fife statue
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. - Two fans of "The Andy Griffith Show" who planned to erect a statue of Don Knotts have new orders from CBS: Nip it!
People in the News
LOS ANGELES - Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Bozan, are the parents of a baby girl, Isabella, their first child, the actor's publicist said Monday.
Miss America reality series set for LA
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The road to Miss America will go through Hollywood this year. Whether it leads to Las Vegas again remains to be seen.
GreenJackets don't intimidate Kannapolis
A few days ago, the four-game series between the Rome Braves and Augusta GreenJackets, which starts today at Lake Olmstead Stadium, looked like it would decide the first-half championship.
Jerks get disorder of their own
Treacherous course looms as Woods makes his return
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - The U.S. Open didn't start Monday, it only felt that way.
Pak returns with a stunning shot to win LPGA
Singh wins record third Barclays Classic title
Pak returns with a stunning shot to win LPGA
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. - Burned out, injured and all but forgotten for two years, Se Ri Pak returned to the spotlight in stunning fashion Sunday when she hit a utility club 3 inches from the cup to give her a playoff victory over Karrie Webb in the LPGA Championship.
Treacherous course looms as Woods makes his return
Singh wins record third Barclays Classic title
HARRISON, N.Y. - Vijay Singh ended a 21-event winless streak with his record third Barclays Classic title, closing with a 3-under 68 in windy conditions Sunday for two-stroke victory over Adam Scott in the final tournament before the U.S. Open.
Brier wins at Austrian Open
OBERWALTERSDORF, Austria - Markus Brier became the first Austrian winner on the PGA European Tour, shooting a 3-under-par 68 Sunday to capture the BA-CA Austrian Open by three strokes.
GreenJackets don't intimidate Kannapolis
Carolina star starting family tradition
EDMONTON, Alberta - Hockey has always been a family game, passed along from father to son, from brother to brother.
Oilers use off day to take break from the ice
EDMONTON, Alberta - One day after their first Stanley Cup finals victory in 16 years, the Edmonton Oilers took a break.
Oilers use off day to take break from the ice
Carolina star starting family tradition
Readers having wonderful times. Wish we were there
I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap.
Confident Christians don't fear 'Code'
A Secret Service agent who is an expert in recognizing counterfeit money was asked how much time he spent studying counterfeits. He said, "I never study counterfeit money. I just study real money so much that I can instantly recognize the counterfeits."The Rev. Paul L. Cook, Augusta
Send Pete Warren back to Atlanta
I encourage all voters in Georgia House District 122 to join me in supporting Rep. Pete Warren for re-election in the upcoming primary.Marion B. Wiggins, Augusta
Democrats struggle for relevancy
Don't discount Tarver's influence
Muslim outcry seems absent
Was it the power of Christian spirit that moved the Rev. Saundra Reinke and J. Edward Sumerau to blame media bias for being unfair to Muslims ("Biased media coverage is unfair to Muslims," June 11)? Perhaps they are forgetting that, with the exception of Oklahoma City, all terrorists after that have been of the Muslim persuasion. Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols never proclaimed their sins in the name of any religion. Allah akbar, or "God is great," is always used in the grisly acts committed by Muslim terrorists.Bob Groothand, Augusta
Man's problems spring from contempt
Democracy is more than a form of government, and more than turning out to vote. It's a way of life that honors life and respects life - otherwise, why would you allow your neighbor to vote if you didn't trust him to make the right choice not just for himself, but for you also?Ramona Hall, Hephzibah
The proven strength of roving leadership
One of the unfortunate aspects of all of the excitement and controversy over the newly released film The Da Vinci Code is that an important film has been largely neglected.
Send Pete Warren back to Atlanta
Democrats struggle for relevancy
Well, well, well, I've heard it since I can remember. The only things certain in life are death and taxes. Let's add Lowell Greenbaum whining about President Bush and Republicans to that list, shall we? I'm still laughing at his June 8 letter that is so critical of The Augusta Chronicle ("Pelosi is paper's unwarranted target").Charles H. Kimbrough, Sylvania
The proven strength of roving leadership
Don't discount Tarver's influence
The June 11 lead editorial, "Rebuilding Augusta's clout," mourned our area's notoriety in having, within the past year, three area politicians sentenced to federal prison terms for illegally using political office for personal financial gain, thus tarnishing "the city's political clout in Atlanta ... these days."Lois Harmstad Hand, Augusta
Man's problems spring from contempt
Confident Christians don't fear 'Code'
Alternative fuel station offers a look at the future of energy
New hammerhead species found off SC coast
Goggles turn iPod into virtual full-size TV
Irreverent blogger to leave Microsoft
Study shows benefits of meditation in heart patients
Game review: 'Field Commander'
Coffee reduces risk of cirrhosis from too much alcohol
Irreverent blogger to leave Microsoft
SEATTLE - A prominent Microsoft Corp. blogger who sometimes bluntly bashed the software behemoth is leaving the company to join PodTech.net, a Silicon Valley video blogging startup.
Coffee reduces risk of cirrhosis from too much alcohol
CHICAGO - Coffee may counteract alcohol's poisonous effects on the liver and help prevent cirrhosis, researchers say.
Study shows benefits of meditation in heart patients
CHICAGO - Heart disease patients who practiced meditation for four months showed slight improvements in blood pressure and insulin levels, a small, government-funded study found.
Game review: 'Field Commander'
Sony Corp.'s diminutive PlayStation Portable finally gets a decent turn-based military strategy game with "Field Commander" (T-rated, $39.99).
New hammerhead species found off SC coast
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A new genetically distinct species of hammerhead shark, the ninth recognized species of hammerhead, has been discovered off the South Carolina coast, scientists say.
Alternative fuel station offers a look at the future of energy
SAN DIEGO - If the United States is going to end its addiction to oil, the fuel station of the future might look like Pearson Ford Fuel Depot.
Goggles turn iPod into virtual full-size TV
LAS VEGAS - When Apple Computer Inc. launched its video-capable iPod last year, some questioned whether consumers would embrace watching video on a 2.5-inch screen or endure holding the gadget to their faces for anything but the shortest of clips.
Augusta pastor gets post at convention
Residents await all-clear as burning mill is tested
New species of hammerhead is found off South Carolina coast
COLUMBIA - A new, genetically distinct species of hammerhead shark, the ninth recognized species of hammerhead, has been discovered off the South Carolina coast.
Aiken County Precinct Locations
Chambliss, Isakson praise Bush bench appointment
Moore, Willis battle in final days of Democratic governor's race
AIKEN, S.C.- The Democratic race for governor that started out a year ago with candidates taking aim at Republican Gov. Mark Sanford was in the hands of voters Tuesday.
Further time is sought for audit
Performer sues festival organizer
One of the headliners at the James Brown Soul of America Music Festival sued organizer Charles "Champ" Walker today.
Scores reflect Georgia trends
The ups and downs of Columbia County's latest test scores mirror those of state averages and reflect state testing and curriculum changes.
Panel OKs biology standards' wording
Rants and raves
THIS IS A RANT to Aiken County. Aiken County just restricted smoking in parks, and that's outside. It's already restricted in county buildings. How about giving us people a break and stop the smoking in restaurants? Make it so I can enjoy my food. It's so nice to dine in Georgia where it's smoke-free.
Aiken County Precinct Locations
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Perfect arrangement
Driving through Augusta's Olde Town neighborhood, passers-by probably don't notice the little green stucco building on the lower end of Ellis Street.
Locally heavy rain expected from Alberto
The first tropical storm of the season raked northern Florida with rain and powerful wind gusts Tuesday but didn't blow up into a hurricane as forecasters had feared.
Paine names building for alum
A man who family members say dedicated his life to achievement now has his name on a Paine College building meant to foster student achievement.
Single-sex education spreads across nation
Marriage isn't top issue for all gays
State workers' information exposed
Strong storm makes quick strike
Truck driver training helps fight terrorism
New species of hammerhead is found off South Carolina coast
Across the area
Antoine Marcus Thaxton, wanted on armed robbery and murder charges, is in custody after being found in Milton, N.C., on Sunday, according to Richmond County sheriff's Investigator Tom Johnson.
South Carolina primary primer
POLLS OPEN: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
Biofuels grab attention of agriculture candidates
Experts wrap up primary talk
COLUMBIA - South Carolinians tend not to get too excited about primary elections.
State workers' information exposed
ATLANTA - Social Security numbers and other personal data for 12,000 Georgia workers were accessible for weeks on a government Web site, and the state only learned of the breach when a former employee reported it.
Across the Southeast
SELMER, TENN. - The wife of a minister who was shot to death in his church's parsonage was indicted Monday on a charge of premeditated murder.
Almost
Tamyra Litman, 11, of Anderson, S.C., watches her layup roll off the rim under the tutelage of Recreation Department girls basketball camp instructor Teandr Hood. The weeklong girls camp is one of the first activities in the town's new recreation center.
News you can use
Summer is often filled with camps, practices and tournament games in preparation for the upcoming school year, but it is also one of the most dangerous times of the year to be active outdoors because of the intense heat, especially in the South.
Rants and raves
THIS IS A RANT to Aiken County. Aiken County just restricted smoking in parks, and that's outside. It's already restricted in county buildings. How about giving us people a break and stop the smoking in restaurants? Make it so I can enjoy my food. It's so nice to dine in Georgia where it's smoke-free.
Across the area
Fifteen-year-old Antoine Marcus Thaxton, wanted on armed robbery and murder charges, is in custody after being found at his grandmother's home in Milton, N.C., on Sunday, according to Richmond County sheriff's investigators.
Analysis: Redistricting panel talk is back
Single-sex education spreads across nation
ATLANTA - In Travis Brown's sixth-grade class, they're making robots - more than a dozen boys standing around workstations, chatting among themselves as they chop cardboard with scissors or glance at comic books for inspiration.
Truck driver training helps fight terrorism
Truck driver Jim Haselden sees everything in your neighborhood.
911 system trails in technology
Across South Carolina
GREAT FALLS - A fire at an old textile mill continued to burn Sunday as about 1,000 residents waited to return to their homes.
Update is given on black center
Civil War battlefields fight vandalism
ATLANTA - At the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park on the Georgia-Tennessee state line, and on many other Civil War battlefields, rangers have to wage a fight against vandals.
911 system trails in technology
ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia lags behind many states in implementing an "enhanced 911" system that allows emergency workers to pinpoint the location of emergency calls made from cell phones.
Marriage isn't top issue for all gays
ATLANTA - When Donna Waddell's partner of 11 years, Jean Tyson, complained of chest pains, Ms. Waddell dialed 911.
The week ahead
The West Augusta Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the gym at the Warren Road Community Center, 300 Warren Road. Augusta commissioners will discuss the mayor's bus tour, and there will be a report on the results of a recent joint neighborhood association meeting about plans for Lake Olmstead. For more information, call (706) 860-4427.
Tax digest offers little cheer
Civil War battlefields fight vandalism
Lieutenant governor race turns into trust slugfest
Court upholds conviction in missing-body case
Strong storm makes quick strike
A powerful but brief thunderstorm that moved through the Augusta area Monday evening brought heavy rain and winds that downed numerous trees and power lines in parts of Columbia County.
Biofuels grab attention of agriculture candidates
ATLANTA - When gasoline prices edged toward $3 a gallon, Houston George would pay about $60 to fill up his Ford Explorer.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Ashiana Zamaria Jackson, 3, of Augusta.
Culprit in flooding found
A Columbia County analysis completed earlier this month suggests flooding along William Few Parkway in Windmill Plantation could be worsened by the way the subdivision's driveways were set up.
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Southern Baptists choose new leader
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Southern Baptists chose a relative outsider as leader of the nation's largest Protestant denomination on Tuesday, electing Frank Page of Taylors, S.C., to head the Southern Baptist Convention for the next year.
Flood watch issued for parts of Augusta area
Tropical storm Alberto is expected to bring heavy rain to the Augusta area as it moves through tonight.
4 want shot at office
COLUMBIA - State treasurer isn't the government's most visible position.
Tax digest offers little cheer
Augusta Commission members looking for ways to solve this year's $5 million budget deficit shouldn't look for growth in the value of the county's property as a solution.
Further time is sought for audit
The Augusta Commission agreed Monday to seek an extension on a June 30 deadline for submitting the city's 2005 audit report.
Update is given on black center
AIKEN - Plans for the Center for African American History, Art & Culture are on track, according to the Rev. Doug Slaughter.
Augusta pastor gets post at convention
The Rev. William Harrell, 64, the pastor of Abilene Baptist Church in Martinez, was elected Monday to one of the top posts in the 16 million-member Southern Baptist Convention - chairman of the 81-member executive committee.
Residents await all-clear as burning mill is tested
COLUMBIA - Air and water quality tests taken after a fire at a 75-year-old cotton mill in Great Falls show normal levels, but about 1,000 residents are still being told to stay away from their homes until the fire is completely out, state officials said Monday.
Hearings set in robberies
Four men suspected of holding up banks in Georgia and South Carolina will make their first court appearances next week in Augusta.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - The Georgia Supreme Court has agreed with a judge's decision to halt a $59 million Cobb County program that would have given laptop computers to students and teachers.
Kid of the Day
Jon Alan Besser, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Across the area
Aiken County authorities are investigating the death of a Windsor woman who was found on her front porch Monday afternoon by a neighbor.
Cutbacks threaten program
Ashley Wright was able to leap ahead of her classmates at T.W. Josey High School last year because she already had faced down her frog.
Slaying suspects indicted
Two suspects in the April 25 beating death of a Jenkins County coach were indicted on murder charges Monday, including the victim's 29-year-old wife.
Across South Carolina
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ten communities were named winners of 2006 All-America City Awards, according to the National Civic League, which sponsors the contest.
Festival band sues Walker
One of the headliners at the James Brown Soul of America Music Festival filed suit Monday against the festival chairman, Charles Walker Jr.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Bill and Camille Cosby have given $3 million to the Morehouse School of Medicine to promote studies of mental health - the largest individual gift the school has ever received.
Panel OKs biology standards' wording
COLUMBIA - The state Education Oversight Committee approved high school biology standards Monday that do not require students to learn to critically analyze the theory of evolution.
Gloating over goats
LAMAR, S.C. - Lone Palmetto Farms in Lamar was filled with the sound of a thousand bleats as Mike and Stacy Atkinson played host to the first South Carolina Pygmy Goat Classic sanctioned by the National Pygmy Goat Association.
Court upholds conviction in missing-body case
ATLANTA - Georgia's highest court on Monday upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of murdering an Emory University student whose body was never found.
Analysis: Redistricting panel talk is back
ATLANTA - Georgians remain a little jaded about the time and energy legislators devote to the boundaries of the state's legislative and congressional districts.
Lieutenant governor race turns into trust slugfest
ATLANTA - The Internet cartoon begins with former President Clinton entering from the right, telling viewers, "This is your lucky day."
Chambliss, Isakson praise Bush bench appointment
ATLANTA - U.S. Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson on Monday praised President Bush's appointment of the U.S. attorney in southern Georgia to be a federal judge.
Jerks get disorder of their own
The patrol officer walked up to the driver of the car he had just pulled over on the interstate.
EW ranks 'Passion of the Christ' as most controversial movie ever
Magazine ranks most controversial movies ever
NEW YORK - Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" ranks as the most controversial film of all time, according to Entertainment Weekly.
'Cars' cruises to big box-office finish with $62.8 million
Ratzenberger back for more animated fun
CONCORD, N.C. - He's been a piggy bank, a flea and the voice of a school of fish.
Magazine ranks most controversial movies ever
'Cars' cruises to big box-office finish with $62.8 million
LOS ANGELES - The animated comedy "Cars" raced to first place at the weekend box office with a $62.8 million debut, maintaining the Disney-Pixar cartoon brand's undefeated record with a seventh straight hit.
Ratzenberger back for more animated fun
EW ranks 'Passion of the Christ' as most controversial movie ever
NEW YORK - Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" ranks as the most controversial film of all time, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Hasidic reggae artist Matisyahu embraces secular stardom
INDIO, Calif. - At a music festival that included the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kanye West, Tool and even Madonna, a Hasidic Jewish reggae singer was arguably one of the most popular acts on the bill.
Dixie Chicks concert sales soft in several markets
Judge sets retrial in Notorious B.I.G. wrongful death suit
LOS ANGELES - A federal judge set a retrial date for the Notorious B.I.G. wrongful death lawsuit against the city after reversing her position that the attorney for the slain rapper's family had misled the court.
Dashboard Confessional returns with new album
Dashboard Confessional returns with new album
After spending two years writing and recording his latest album, "Dusk and Summer," Chris Carrabba, lead singer and brainchild of emo-rock outfit Dashboard Confessional, is once again ready to bare his soul to the world.
Hasidic reggae artist Matisyahu embraces secular stardom
Dixie Chicks concert sales soft in several markets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - While the Dixie Chicks' record sales are soaring, tickets for their Accidents and Accusations Tour are failing to take flight in some cities.
Judge sets retrial in Notorious B.I.G. wrongful death suit
Musicians Hall of Fame opens in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Rock stars, country stars and even songwriters have their own halls of fame. Now their backing musicians are getting into the act, too.
Musicians Hall of Fame opens in Nashville
Brakes fail Gordon; safety devices don't
IRL owner-driver finds times hard
FORT WORTH, Texas - Eddie Cheever Jr. is the only owner-driver in the IndyCar Series, returning to the cockpit this season after three years solely as an owner. It hasn't been easy so far for the 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner.
Brakes fail Gordon; safety devices don't
LONG POND, Pa. - Jeff Gordon couldn't believe his eyes when he got out of his crumpled Chevrolet on the 192nd lap of Sunday's Pocono 500.
Hamlin recovers for win
LONG POND, Pa. - Denny Hamlin made more pit stops than any driver during Sunday's Pocono 500 - and he avoided the radar gun each time.
IRL owner-driver finds times hard
Heat face long odds as they return home down 2 games
MIAMI - Outside Bongo's Cuban Cafe, workers in golf carts whizzed around the home of the Miami Heat preparing for the first NBA Finals game in South Florida.
Heat face long odds as they return home down 2 games
Steelers star QB injured in crash
Spartans can build on 1st year
George Harris (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. George Harris, 41, of 1233 Edgefield Hwy, entered into rest June 4, 2006. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Lena M. Williams officiating. Family and friends may call at the residence of his niece, Margaret Moore, 123 Jamestown Ct., Aiken. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken.
Herman Dublin (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mr. Herman 'Dub' Dublin, died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, S.C. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at St. Mark Baptist Church, Allendale, S.C. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Cave Funeral Services, Inc. in charge of 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 today, Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Gethsemane Baptist Church with Rev. Jacob C. Trowell, Pastor and Rev. Ronald Strong providing Eulogy. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The funeral procession will leave the home on Maple Street at 10: 15 a.m. Florist: 9:15 a.m. Survivors are one daughter, Arteasia Tinola (Dag) Rhodes; two grandchildren, Jasmine Rhodes and Donquarius Rhodes; one sister, Lillie Bennett, Nashville, Tennessee; one brother, Joseph (Vicky) Burns, Snellville, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Julia Burns, Augusta, Georgia; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friends. Friends may call the residence on Maple Street or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Myrtle Frances Young (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Myrtle Frances Young, age 80, of Augusta, departed this life to live in her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at University Hospital. Family members include her daughter Virginia F. "Jenny" Bennett and husband Ron of Augusta, Ga., sons Tommy L. Young and wife Patricia, James M. Young and wife Janice all of Augusta, sisters Sarah Ryder of Athens, Ga., Geneva Laws of Daytona Beach, Fl., Willie Mae Shackleford of Holly Hills, Fl., seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Young was a native of Athens, Ga. daughter of the late William Martin and Elizabeth Brooks Martin. She had lived in Augusta for the past fifty four years. Mrs. Young was a nurse at University Hospital for thirty four years. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Athens, Ga., the Augusta Civil Defense and she loved gardening, especially roses. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes West Chapel with Rev. Roger Murchison officiating. Interment will be at Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Memorial may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, Ga. 30904 and the American Heart Association,1105-D Fury's Ferry Road, Augusta, Ga. 30907 Poteet Funeral Homes, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Ga. 30909 (706 )860-0009 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mildred M. Foskey (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Graveside funeral services for Ms. Mildred M. Foskey, age 75, will be held 3:00 P.M. Monday at Westview Cemetery. Mr. Harold Deal will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:00 until 3:00 at the funeral home. To sign the online register book please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com or call the Stanley Funeral Home, Wrightsville.
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 this 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. 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 .
Matthew David Darr (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Matthew David Darr, 31, husband of Tracy Cox Darr, entered in to rest June 10, 2006. The funeral will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Platt's Crawford Ave. Chapel with Pastor Randy Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until service time. Mr. Darr was born in Augusta and was employed as a construction worker. He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his son, Jade Matthew Darr and step son Kris Crossman; two step daughters, Danielle Crossman and Megan Mullins; his mother Rhonda Clifford and step father Sean Clifford; his father, Stephen R. Darr; two sisters, Adrianne Darr and Elaina Darr; one brother, Evan Darr; his grandmothers, Betty Laverty and Grace Darr; and a great grandmother Claire Cantati. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636
Patricia Kulju (SARDIS, Ga.)
SARDIS, Ga. - Patricia Kulju, 56, entered into rest on Sunday, June 11, 2006, at University Hospital. Born in Jenkins County, Georgia on June 23, 1949 to the late Harry and Fannie Brinson Jenkins, she had lived in this area most of her life. Mrs. Kulju was a school bus driver for 16 years for Edmund Burke Academy and was a substitute for the Burke County School System. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Tony Kulju of Sardis; a daughter, Tonya Davis (Shane) of Sardis; 3 brothers, Harry T. Jenkins, Jr. of Commerce, Jimmy W. Jenkins and Bobby C. Jenkins of Sardis; a sister, Carolyn Hamilton of Sardis; 2 grandchildren, Shelby Davis and Shane Brinson Davis of Sardis, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Cates officiating with burial to follow at Jenkins Family Cemetery in Sardis, GA. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Jenkins, Jr., Douglas Jenkins, Dickie Jenkins, Kevin Ellison, Ashley Jenkins, "Mann" Tobias, Jr., and Billy Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dean Jenkins, Bill Chance, Jr., Timmy Chance, Josh Chance, Oliver Sanders, Tommy Jenkins, and Jonathan Hillis. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Mrs. Kulju, contributions may be made to The Methodist Children's Home, 304 Pierce Avenue, Macon, GA 31204. DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Sara W. English (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. - Mrs. Sara W. English, age 87, wife of the late Mr. Lovick English of English Rd., died Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Johnson United Methodist Church of Warrenton, with Rev. Susan Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. English will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. Mrs. English was the daughter of Eugene and Gertrude May Wilson. She was a retired librarian, a member of Johnson UMC and past president of the missionary society for many years. Survivors include a son, Larry (Hazel) English of Martinez, Ga.; four grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lamar Wilson, Warrenton, Ga. and Carl Wilson, Weems, Va.; two sisters, Margaret Wilson, Jacksonville, Fla., and Pinkie Wilson, Athens, Ga.; Mrs. English was preceded in death by a son, Eugene English. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Johnson Cemetery Fund, care of Mr. Joe Shurley, 642 Shurly Rd., Warrenton, Ga., 30828. Mrs. English's family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire staff of Hall's Personal Care Home, Hephzibah, Ga. Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W. Gibson, St., Warrenton, Ga. 30828. (706) 465-3333. Email: lowe113@cs.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Carlton Eugene McFerrin (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C.-Entered into rest Monday, June 12, 2006, Mr. Carlton Eugene McFerrin, 67, of 204 Duncan Rd., Graniteville, SC, husband of Mrs. Patricia Hartley McFerrin. Born in Wilkes County, GA, he was a son of the late George Presley and Louise Broome McFerrin. Mr. McFerrin was a member of Clearwater First Baptist Church and retired from Augusta Newsprint after twenty-years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Surviving are his wife Patricia Hartley McFerrin, daughter, Lisa McFerrin Eskew and her husband, Sean, Washington, GA; son, Philip McFerrin and his wife Lisa, Graniteville, SC; sister, Cornelia Maddox, Augusta, GA; brother, Robert McFerrin, Trenton, SC; and grandchildren, Sean Jacob Eskew, Joshua Brent Eskew, Philip Chad McFerrin, Courtney Lauren McFerrin, Ashley Herrera, and Marcey Herrera. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 1 o'clock at Clearwater FirstBaptist Church, Clearwater, SC, with Revs. John Bolin and Danny Settles officiating. Mr. McFerrin will be placed in the church at noon Wednesday. Interment will follow at 4'oclock in Washington Chapel Cemetery, Metasville, GA. Pallbearers will be Donnie Hammett, Ken Eskew, David Allen, Ricky Carter, John Seigler, and Tommy Click. Friends may call at the residence or on Tuesday evening from 6 o'clock until 9.o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Helen McDowell (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Entered into rest Saturday, June 10, 2006, Mrs. Helen McDowell, 86, of Bath, SC, wife of the late Robert "Bob" McDowell. Funeral services will be held today at 10:00 AM at Bath First Baptist Church with Rev. Herb Sons officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Mrs. McDowell will be placed in the church at 9:00 Tuesday morning. The family has asked that those who wish it may make memorials to Bath First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 240, Bath, SC 29816-0240. Friends may call at the home of Ronald and Mary Dees, 940 Medie Ave., North Augusta, SC. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
John C. Harris (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. John C. Harris, of 2807 Hazel Street, Augusta, departed this life on June 10, 2006 at 12:35 a.m. in the Veteran's Hospital. Per John's final request, there will be no funeral service but a viewing will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2006 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. John, a dedicated father and widower, was born February 10, 1952 in Lincolnton, Ga. He was the last of two sons born to the late James and the late Carrie Harris. God shared His child with us for a few short years and has now sent His angels to bring him home to rest in His bosom. He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughters, Mary D. Harris and Scarlett Harris; sons, Marty D. Harris and Dennis Harris; grandson, Kaylan Harris; sisters, Shirley Lanham, Marty Joshua (Michael Joshua, Sr.), Mary L. Harris, Idell Harris, Eloise Mathis (Riley Mathis, Sr.) Fannie Harris-Livings (John Livings) and Sidonia Appiah (Jonathan Appiah); a very close nephew, James "Peanut" Harris, a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. John grew up in Augusta and at an early age he joined the United States Army where he served his country proudly and with honors. He will always remain a "Hero" in the eyes of his country and the family and friends he's leaving behind. And until we see him again at the Great Homecoming, he will remain deep in our hearts and souls forever. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Harold Katcoff (PIKESVILLE, Md.)
PIKESVILLE, Md. - Entered into rest on Saturday, June 10, 2006, Harold Katcoff, beloved husband of Anna Jeanette Katcoff (nee Weiner), beloved father of Ben H. Katcoff of Rockville, Md., Dr. I. Gary Katcoff of Augusta, Ga., and Dr. Edward Z. Katcoff of Catonsville, Md.; beloved father-in-law of Nancy, Debbie and Judy Katcoff; beloved brother of David Katcoff and Eileen Sreiberg both of Worcester, Mass.; brother-in-law of Ben Sreiberg; adored grandfather of Gregory Katcoff, Jason Paul and Robin Katcoff, Rebecca and James Lavo, Matthew Gordon, Steven Ryan Katcoff and Alexander Kyle Katcoff; beloved great-grandfather of Wriley Brianna Katcoff. Services at Sol Levinson and Bros. Inc., 8900 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, Md., on Monday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Interment Beth Jacob Congregation Cemetery, Finksburg, Md. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in his memory may be directed to Beth Jacob Congregation, 5713 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, Md., 21215; Augusta Jewish Community Center, 898 Weinberger Way, Evans, Ga., 30809; Adas Yeshuran Synagogue, 935 Johns Rd., Augusta, Ga., 30904; Mazon, 1990 S. Bundy Dr., Suite 260, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, www.mazon.org . In mourning at 725 Mt. Wilson Lane Apt, 334 Baltimore, Md., 21208. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Catherine Jones James (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. -Entered into rest Sunday June 11, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice Mrs. Catherine Melrose Jones James, age 82, beloved wife of the late Mr. Pierce L. James. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 Wednesday June 14, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home Lumpkin Road Chapel. Interment will follow in Pricket Family Cemetery. Mrs. James was a native and life long residence of Augusta. She was a member of Friendship Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, Bobby Gene James, Augusta, Sammy James, Waynesboro, Buddy James, Augusta, Ike James, Evans; four daughters, Lee Morgan, Hephzibah, Virginia Seago, Augusta, Harriette Brown, Modoc, SC, Patty Campbell, Tampa, FL; two sisters, Gladys James, Hephzibah, Frances Zeccardi, Augusta; twenty one grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; a dear friend, Bobby Hardy. Pallbearers will be John Perry, Tripp Rooks, Howard Wilson, Mike Wilson, Lee Attaway, Clifford Seago. Memorials may be made to Portsbridge Hospice, 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909. A visitation with the family will take place 6-8 pm this evening, Tuesday June 13, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home Lumpkin Road Chapel. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary Hurley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Grant Hurley of Brookshire Court entered into rest Monday, June 12, 2006 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Mary Ann Hurley, Waynesboro, Ga.; three sons, Andrew Hurley, Augusta, Joseph Hurley, Waynesboro, Jonathan (Yolanda) Hurley, Snellville, Ga.; one sister, Dorothy Johnson, Augusta; one brother, Willie Grant, Camden, S.C.; six grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Arthur Hill (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
GREENSBORO, Ga. - Dr. Arthur Joseph Hill, Jr., age 87, died Saturday, June 10, 2006 at his residence. Services will be held Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walker United Methodist Church Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, Ga.
Richard Marshall (CLARKS HILL, S.C.)
CLARKS HILL, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Richard Marshall will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Bethany Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston Oliphant officiating. Friends may call at the residence of his sister, Hattie Griffin, Dew Drop End Road. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave, North Augusta, S.C.
Thelma Green Taylor (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - Entered into rest June 12, 2006, Ms. Thelma "Teat" Green Taylor of Graniteville, wife of the late Joseph Woodrow Taylor and daughter of the late John D. Green and the late Maude Carpenter Green. She is survived by a son, Joe A. Taylor and his wife, Brenda Taylor of Graniteville; daughter, Sherry Taylor Wingard and her husband, Martin Wingard of West Chester, Ohio; four grandchildren, who she adored, Kelley Taylor Martin of Suwanee, Ga., Keith Taylor of Edgefield, S.C., Kimberli Taylor Cheeks of Aiken, S.C., Joseph Wingard of West Chester, Ohio; a sister, Louise Dobbs of Hephzibah, Ga.; six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews, who were all very special to her. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry B. Green and J.D. Green and a sister, Gladys G. Morris. She was born in Aiken County, S.C. and has been a lifelong resident of Graniteville, S.C. She retired from the Graniteville Company after twenty five years of dedicated service. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in Graniteville where she was a member of the Loyalty Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Graniteville Leisure Club. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. in St. John United Methodist Church in Graniteville with Rev. Gene Wilson officiating. The interment will follow in the Graniteville Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Clyde Harkins, Ric Castles, Herbert Padgett, Treye Sharpe, Travis Smith, John White and Lannie Hudson. The family will receive friends at the residence or at Napier Funeral Home Wednesday night, June 14, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the St. John United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 38, Graniteville, S.C. 29829. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street, Graniteville, 29829. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
William T. Poole (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - William T. Poole, of Augusta, entered into rest Saturday, June 10, 2006 at University Hospital. A native of Avera, GA, he was a son of the late Joseph Evans Poole and Clyde Williams Poole, and had lived in Augusta for the last 49 years. Mr. Poole retired from Sweetheart Cup Company after 37 years of service and was an active member of the New Hope Worship Center, where he was a member of the Sanctuary Choir. He enjoyed traveling and singing, and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Myra Newsome Poole; three children, Katrina Poole Burton of Evans, GA, Joseph Lawson Poole of Thomson, GA, and Sandy Poole Gunn of North Augusta, SC; three grandchildren, Christian Tyler Burton, Ashton Morgan Burton, and Emily Newsome Gunn; a sister, Audrey Williams of Louisville, GA; and a brother, Donald Poole of Gibson, GA. The funeral will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the New Hope Worship Center with Pastors Rich Bowen and Bryan Cockrell officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Stan Poole, Larry Cushman, Rodney Connell, Lee Campbell, James O. Gunn. Dr. Brent Limbaugh will serve as an honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00PM Monday, June 12, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Home - West Chapel. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA, 30909 (706) 860-0009. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Margaret Ramsey (THOMASVILLE, N.C.)
THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Herrington Ramsey, 72, resident of Thomasville, died Saturday at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, Ga. after a brief illness. Mrs. Ramsey was born November 5, 1933 in Horry County, S.C., a daughter of Leslie Leroy and Mattie Maybell Gerrald Herrington. She moved to Thomasville from Eden and was a member of Roberts Memorial Baptist Church in Stoneville. She was married to Raymond G. Ramsey, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jean Lane Chavis and husband Randy of Columbia, S.C.; one son, R.D. "Ike" Ramsey and wife Heather of Evans, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Helen Geneva Herrington Harris of Thomasville; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at Family Funeral Care Chapel, 18 Randolph St., conducted by Reverend Gene Jennings. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Family Funeral Care, Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You are invited to share your fond memories and thoughts with Mrs. Ramsey's family at www.mem.com .
Matthew Darr (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Matthew Darr, 31, husband of Tracy Darr, entered into rest on Saturday, June 10, 2006 Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., (706) 733-3636.
Sara W. English (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. - Mrs. Sara W. English, age 87, wife of the late Mr. Lovick English of English Rd., died Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Johnson United Methodist Church of Warrenton, with Rev. Susan Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. English will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W. Gibson, St., Warrenton, Ga. 30828. (706) 465-3333. Email: lowe113@cs.com
Susan Karnowski (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Susan Karnowski, 59, beloved daughter, wife, mother and friend passed away Friday, June 9, 2006 at her residence after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Funeral services will be held at Grace Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 13 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend William E. Hilley officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Sue was born in Boone, Iowa where she lived until age 12. She moved to San Diego, CA with her family and graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1965. She married Lawrence Stephen Karnowski, Jr. in 1966. Sue moved to many places with her family until settling in Columbia County in 1985. Sue survived cancer in her early 20's in a miraculous way and that experience birthed a new faith in her. She promised God that if she lived to see her children grow up, she would live for Him. She honored that promise by pouring her life into all those with whom she came in contact: wayward teenagers, abandoned wives, and lost souls found comfort in her presence. She was well known in the Christian community for her faithfulness to God, wonderful sense of humor and generous spirit. She touched the lives of many people wherever she went. A past member of both Martinez Baptist Church and Marvin United Methodist Church, she most recently served Grace Baptist Church. She used her beautiful voice in the church chorus and as a member of the Augusta Choral Society. She was also instrumental in the growth and development of the Emmaus community. She was a member of Bible Study Fellowship for seven years. She served various volunteer church and community organizations. She enjoyed music and reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Steve Karnowski of Evans, GA.; her father, William Roy Buck and her mother, Janet Buck of San Diego, CA; her children, John and Peggy Karnowski of Duluth, GA, Steve and Erin Karnowski of Oklahoma City, OK, and Marron and Don Harper of Evans, GA. She is also survived by her Uncle John and Aunt Barbara Veale of Boone, IA and Uncle Joe and Margie Veale of Escondido, CA, and eight grandchildren, Aaron, Bethany, Rachel, Elissa, Brianna, Jaden, Lawson, and Landon. Sue was much loved and will be deeply missed by many more others. The family will receive friends on Monday June 12, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Platt's Funeral Home on Belair Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sue's name to Grace Baptist Church, 4945 Hardy McManus Road Evans, Georgia 30809 or to Good News Network (FM 91.7), P.O. Box 510, Appling, GA 30802. Platt's Funeral Home, Inc., 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809, 706-860-6166.
Stembridge Freeman (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mr. Stembridge Freeman, 30, of 833 Construction Line, Sparta, Ga., died June 9, 2006 in Dodge County. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, Sparta. He leaves to cherish his memories, parents, Gary and Virginia White, Decatur, Ga.; father, John Freeman of Milledgeville, Ga.; daughter, Taylor Freeman of Sparta; sister, Tatanisha Bell of Decatur; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny White of Fresno, Calif.; grandfather, Clarence Bell, Sr.; grandmother, Laura Freeman of Milledgeville; nephews, Samuel Bell of Decatur. Ingram Brothers Funeral Home, Sparta, in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 this Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Hyder officiating. Interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. 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 .
Ramona Croft Cash (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Mrs. Ramona Croft Cash, 74, wife of Robert (Bob) Cash, died Saturday, June 11, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital of Augusta. Mrs. Cash was born on April 7, 1932 in Barnwell, S.C. She was a daughter of the late Wade H. and Corrie Haskell Croft. She was a member of Mount Lebanon Christian Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Lebanon Christian Church with burial to follow in the Barnwell County Memorial Cemetery at the airport. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Mole Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Mount Lebanon Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert (Bob) Cash of Barnwell; daughters, Dianne (David) McClendon of Charleston, Tenn., Tommie (Noel) Knowles and Sherry (Norman) Weiss of Atlanta, Ga.; sons, Jimmy (Alice) Cash of Whitesburg, Ga., Bryan Cash of Barnwell; brother, Wade H. (Daisy Ann) Croft of Hampton, S.C.; sister, Vivian Croft Grubbs of Barnwell; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four nephews and three nieces. Mole Funeral Home (803) 259-3166. 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 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. Mr. Thornton was a native of Wilkes County, Georgia, having made Jackson his home for the past 53 years. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Constance Steed Thornton and a member of the Baptist faith. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he was a member of the personal Honor Guard for General Douglas McArthur. Mr. Thornton was a former member of the Jackson Town Council and the Jackson Development Board. During his tenure as a member of the Town Council, he was instrumental in the founding of the City Park which was named in his honor. Mr. Thornton was the retired owner of the Jackson Supermarket which he operated for 50 years. He afforded many of the youth of the Jackson community an opportunity for employment of which he will be remembered. Mr. Thornton was benevolent to all in the community, especially in the time of need. He was an avid truck farmer, gardener, lover of wildlife and a collector of antique John Deere Tractors. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Dennis Boring, Jackson; grandchildren, EmmaLee Boring, Jackson, Brett Boring, Charleston, Shane Boring and his wife, Chris, Columbia; four sisters, Emma Jean Jones and Marilyn Newsome, both of Washington, GA, Joann Hart, Beech Island and Becky Thomasson, Tignall, GA; special neighbors, Patrick and Juanice Gordy and their children, Amanda, Justin and Matthew, all of Jackson; a devoted dog, Bubba. Pallbearers will be Nephews Nicky Mims, Jimmy Mims, Bob Jones, Don Risher, Jack Newsome and Glenn Jones. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Monday evening from 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to the Matlock Baptist Church, P.O. Box496, 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 .
Doris Pryor (NEWINGTON, Ga.)
NEWINGTON, Ga. - Doris Blanche Weaver Pryor, age 91, died Monday, June 12, 2006 at Screven County Hospital in Sylvania. Graveside services at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Blue Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dale Forehand officiating. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Frances Elmore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mrs. Frances Barker Elmore died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Carolina Medial Center, Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 13th at 12 noon at the New Zion Baptist Cemetery. Interment will be in Buzzard Roost Cemetery. Cave Funeral Services, Inc., in charge of arrangements.
James E. Danner (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Mr. James Edward Danner, Jr., 69, of Ashley Ave., died Saturday evening, June 10, 2006 at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mr. Danner was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of his life. He was a combustion engineer with C.E. Minerals, Inc. and he was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 2:00 at the Rocky Mt. Baptist Church with Revs. Dennis Quinn, Joe Glaze, and Roy Andrews. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Rucker, Willie Burns, Leon Quinn, Henry Quinn, Uellis Tutt and Jack Sheppard. Mr. Danner is survived by his wife, Mary Danner of the home; his father, James E. Danner, Sr., of Detroit; five sons, Willie James Danner, Spencer Danner and James E. Danner, III all of Washington, Alvin Thomas of Evans and Randy Cullars of Lincolnton; two daughters, Melissa Scott of Washington and Jennifer Danner of Athens; two brothers, Tom Danner, Washington and Willie Joe Danner, Detroit; three sisters, Barbara Quinn, Mary Rucker and Patricia Peavy of Detroit; mother-in-law, Mary T. Dill of Lincolnton; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; he was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Binns Danner and a brother, Jerry Danner. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 at Hopkins Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Steve Edward Lane (LEWISBERRY, Pa.)
LEWISBERRY, Pa. - Steve Edward Lane, 58, of Lewisberry, Pa., and formerly of Augusta, Ga., passed away Friday, June 9, 2006 in the Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Pa. He was a graduate of East Pennsboro High School Class of 1966. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the US Army; was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and was discharged from Ft. Gordon, Ga. After his military service, he worked for the Kendall Company in Augusta. He was a member of James A. Danner VFW Post #537, Etters, Pa. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Earl Francis Lane and a sister, Eileen Louise Lane. He is survived by a daughter, Heather L. and her husband, Adam Edwards, Augusta; a grandson, Gavin O. Edwards; his mother, Mildred Moore, Lewisberry.; two brothers, James R. Lane, Lewisberry, Robin R. Lane, Etters; a sister, Kathleen L. Eberwein, Lewisberry. Services will be held Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 11:30 AM. in the Stone & Murray Funeral Home, New Cumberland, Pa., with Pastor Don M. Hamilton officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa. There will be a viewing Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, Pa., 17110. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lucille Cooper (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Lucille Cooper departed this life Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Gwennett Extended Care, Lawrenceville, Ga. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the Wesley United Methodist Church, Aiken, S.C. with Rev. William Bowser officiating. Friends may call at Jackson Brooks Funeral Home.
Carrie Myers (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Carrie Bell Gilchrist Myers entered into rest on June 8, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, with Reverend Karlton Howard, presiding and Reverend Frederick Patterson, eulogist. Interment will be in South View Cemetery. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858
Ann Pendley James (NORTH AUGUST, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUST, S.C. - Ann Pendley James, 78, of Viewpointe Court, entered into rest Saturday, June 10. 2006. Funeral services will be held today at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Faulkner officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home immediately following the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the Portsbridge Hospice, 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Priscilla Dean (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Mrs. Priscilla Eagle Dean, 92, of Macedonia Street entered into rest June 9, 2006 at Wellstar Community Hospice, Austell, Ga. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Johnston, with Rev. Lewis Burt officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Dean was a retired educator and Librarian from the Edgefield County School System. She received her Bachelor of Art degree from Benedict College, Columbia and her Master's Degree from S.C. State University, Orangeburg. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Johnston. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Dean, Silver Springs, MD and Syneta (Cleveland) Clarke, Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Margo Herring, Christel Dean and Jordan Clarke; three great-grandchildren, Channing Herring, Camille Herring and Dean Herring; three cousins, Eleanor Phelps, Edward Morris and Harriett (Isaac) Harvey; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence, 304 Macedonia Street, or after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral Street, Edgefield, S.C. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jason Harrington (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Jason Harrington of Daisy Lane entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel. Survivors are his mother, Edwina Johnson, Augusta; one brother, Randall Johnson, Augusta; maternal grandmother, Bertha Jefferson, Augusta; aunt, Andrea Wright, Augusta; great aunt, Juanita Jones, Augusta and a host of cousins and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd. Hephzibah, Ga.
George Harris (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. George Harris, 41, of 1233 Edgefield Hwy, entered into rest June 4, 2006. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., today, June 13, 2006 at G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Lena M. Williams officiating. The family will assemble at 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken. (803) 648-0134.
Doris Wright Hayes (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Doris Wright Hayes, 83, beloved wife of the late George A. Hayes, entered into rest Friday, June 9, 2006, at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Coyle officiating. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery, Augusta, GA. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 615 Old Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC 29841. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William T. Poole (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - William T. Poole, of Augusta, entered into rest Saturday, June 10, 2006 at University Hospital. A native of Avera, GA, he was a son of the late Joseph Evans Poole and Clyde Williams Poole, and had lived in Augusta for the last 49 years. Mr. Poole retired from Sweetheart Cup Company after 37 years of service and was an active member of the New Hope Worship Center, where he was a member of the Sanctuary Choir. He enjoyed traveling and singing, and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Myra Newsome Poole; three children, Katrina Poole Burton, and husband Terry, of Evans, GA, Joseph Lawson Poole, and wife MaryHelen, of Thomson, GA, and Sandy Poole Gunn, and husband Al, of North Augusta, SC; three grandchildren, Christian Tyler Burton, Ashton Morgan Burton, and Emily Newsome Gunn; a sister, Audrey Williams of Louisville, GA; and a brother, Donald Poole of Gibson, GA. The funeral will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the New Hope Worship Center with Pastors Rich Bowen and Bryan Cockrell officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Stan Poole, Larry Cushman, Rodney Connell, Lee Campbell, James O. Gunn and Richard Dixon. Dr. Brent Limbaugh and Robert Willis will serve as honorary pallbearers. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA, 30909 (706) 860-0009.
Mary Lang (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Mary LeTourneau Lang died June 11 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday in the Grace Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at the residence, 5911 Sunhill Road. May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.
Helen McDowell (BATH, S.C)
BATH, S.C-. Entered into rest Saturday, June 10, 2006, Mrs. Helen McDowell, 86, of Bath, SC, wife of the late Robert "Bob" McDowell. Born in Lancaster, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Thomas and Mary Robinson Mattox. She retired from Clearwater Finishing Plant after twenty years of service. Mrs. McDowell, the longest active member of Bath First Baptist Church, was active in many church activities. Surviving are a daughter Mary M. and her husband Ronald Dees, North Augusta, SC; son, William Kem McDowell and his wife Lynn, Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Christopher Dees, North Augusta, SC and Bill McDowell and his wife Jennifer, Charlotte, NC; a great-granddaughter, Kaleigh McDowell, Charlotte, NC; nieces, Doris Clark, Bath, SC and Bonnie Lanier, North Augusta, SC and a nephew, Everette Baker, Bath, SC. In addition to her parents and her husband of forty-two years, she was preceded in death by her brother, ClydeMattox, sister, Irene Mattox, and her granddaughter, Mary Rebecca Dees. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Bath First Baptist Church with Rev. Herb Sons officiating. Pallbearers will be Everette Baker, Joe Padget, Capers Asbill, Jack Williams, Herman Parker, and Jimmy Powell. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Mrs. McDowell will be placed in the church at 9:00 Tuesday morning. The family has asked that those who wish it may make memorials to Bath First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 240, Bath, SC 29816-0240. Friends may call at the home of Ronald and Mary Dees, 940 Medie Ave., North Augusta, SC. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:00 until 8:00 at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Priscilla Dean (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
Margaret Ramsey (THOMASVILLE, N.C.)
Doris Wright Hayes (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Sara W. English (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Richard Marshall (CLARKS HILL, S.C.)
Jason Harrington (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
William T. Poole (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Herman Dublin (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Catherine Jones James (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
William T. Poole (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
James E. Danner (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Ann Pendley James (NORTH AUGUST, S.C.)
Mildred M. Foskey (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Steve Edward Lane (LEWISBERRY, Pa.)
Harold Katcoff (PIKESVILLE, Md.)
Ramona Croft Cash (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Myrtle Frances Young (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ruby Bell Purcell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Sara W. English (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Carlton Eugene McFerrin (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Stembridge Freeman (SPARTA, Ga.)
Matthew David Darr (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert T. Thornton (JACKSON, S.C.)
Frances Elmore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Thelma Green Taylor (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Flurry of goals lifts Socceroos
Belkin says he wants to own Atlanta Hawks, Thrashers
Reality Czech
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Four years ago, the U.S. team woke up Americans to soccer with a stunning start and surprising run in the World Cup. This time, it opened with a thud.
Flurry of goals lifts Socceroos
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - The wait for a World Cup goal - and a win - is over for Australia.
Overtime
Track & Field
Overtime
The series opener between the Rome Braves and Augusta GreenJackets, scheduled for Monday night at Lake Olmstead Stadium, was postponed as a result of inclement weather.
Belkin says he wants to own Atlanta Hawks, Thrashers
ATLANTA - Steve Belkin said he's "very thrilled" at the chance of owning both the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Thrashers after a Maryland court Friday gave him the right to become the only owner of the two teams.
Nadal wins French Open
PARIS - Unflappable and unbeatable against anyone else, Roger Federer looked helpless at times Sunday, his bid for a fourth consecutive Grand Slam title disappearing in the clouds of clay kicked up by Rafael Nadal.
Brown uses meet as a test
LaSwann Brown was competing at national track and field meets, zipping by her opponents and sprinting past expectations.
Steelers star QB injured in crash
PITTSBURGH - Steelers star Ben Roethlisberger, the youngest quarterback to lead a team to the Super Bowl championship, broke his jaw and nose in a motorcycle crash Monday in which he was not wearing a helmet.
Spartans can build on 1st year
They started out being "almost the naked, ice-skating football team," their owner said.
Hank Williams Jr. to continue Monday Night Football anthem on ESPN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Hank Williams Jr., who has sung the theme for ABC's "Monday Night Football" since 1989, will continue the tradition next season on ESPN when the football institution moves to the cable network, show officials said Friday.
Will Al-Jazeera International network ever launch?
NEW YORK - The English-language Al-Jazeera International TV network faces enough hurdles to make Olympic champion Edwin Moses tremble.
Morning and night, ABC's Charles Gibson is on the air
NEW YORK - It's doubtful Charles Gibson qualifies for overtime pay.
Will Al-Jazeera International network ever launch?
Claws could be out on cat reality TV 'show'
Will Al-Jazeera International network ever achieve liftoff?
Charlie Rose returns to interview show on Monday
NEW YORK - Sidelined since undergoing heart surgery in March, Charlie Rose returns on Monday to his nightly PBS talk show - and he'll be answering some questions instead of just asking them.
Hank Williams Jr. to continue Monday Night Football anthem on ESPN
Claws could be out on cat reality TV 'show'
LOS ANGELES - The fur really could fly on TV's latest reality entry: It stars cats.
Charlie Rose returns to interview show on Monday
Morning and night, ABC's Charles Gibson is on the air
Will Al-Jazeera International network ever achieve liftoff?
NEW YORK - The English-language Al-Jazeera International TV network faces enough hurdles to make Olympic champion Edwin Moses tremble.
Permissions mix-up halts plans for Barney Fife statue
Miss America reality series set for LA
SEC rivals to play decisive Game 3 tonight
ATHENS, Ga. - Eight home runs in a single game pushed Georgia to elimination's edge. A pair of timely home runs kept the Bulldogs from falling.
Bulldogs rally one more time
ATHENS, Ga. - Bobby Felmy homered and tripled in a seven-run seventh inning as Georgia once again came back from the brink of elimination and beat South Carolina, 11-6 on Monday night, to win their super regional to advance to the College World Series.
SEC rivals to play decisive Game 3 tonight
Xtreme calendar
GREENJACKET ACTION: Augusta's favorite baseball team takes on the Rome Braves at 7:05 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium, 78 Milledge Road. General admission is $6.
You've been spotted!
Erik Reyes (from left), Crosby Broadwater and Mike Paine strike a pose outside the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center on May 20 after Evans High School's graduation.
Fashion statement
Never mind her jeans and baggy T-shirts.
Xtreme qestion of the week
Are you happy with your body?
Freshman finds rumors about Fox Creek untrue
I am through with my freshman year at Fox Creek High School, and it was a wonderful experience.
Step back and let your friend's choice play out
Quick hits
MY THOUGHTS: Though there was some doubt about whether the new director, Brett Ratner, was up to the job of this third installment of the X-Men series, after seeing the movie it seems he did very well. The special effects are gorgeous, and the film ably appeases the comic-book fans and entertains the regular movie patrons.
Freshman finds rumors about Fox Creek untrue
Step back and let your friend's choice play out
We have a problem. We have a really good friend that seems to have changed in a negative way. This change has made our friendship sour. She's going out with this guy we feel is not right for her. Lately we haven't been as close friends as before. When we try to confront her, she doesn't listen. How do we make her realize he is not good for her?
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