Aiken County Farmers Market
The Aiken County Farmers Market, at Williamsburg Street and Richland Avenue, sells fresh produce daily, depending on weather, from about 8:30 a.m. until vendors are sold out. Call (803) 643-4660.
Recycling
- To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation takes aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department on U.S. Highway 25, Langley Fire Department on South Carolina Highway 421, and Aiken Department of Public Safety stations No. 2 on Silver Bluff Road and No. 3 on U.S. Highway 78.
Library makes reading magical
It was a magical number for David Ginn.
Class teaches flowery presentation of produce
The six students in James Parker's edible art carving class spent Tuesday morning turning vegetables into flowers.
Sports never out of season for Fox Creek sophomore
When it comes to sports, Samantha Bryant tries her hands and feet at whatever she can find.
Recreation
SILVERSNEAKERS MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND RANGE OF MOVEMENT CLASSES: 9-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free for members with participating Medicare health plans; $26 per month in-city residents; $46 per month out-of-city residents without recreation membership
Meetings
STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL 1986: Seeking classmates for a 20-year reunion Saturday, Oct. 7; call Gretchen Tremmel Strasser at (803) 202-3355 or Robin Jackson Blackmon (803) 637-3700
Events
LEGACY SCULPTURE AND GARDEN: Outdoor Education Center, two miles of hiking trails, wetlands habitat and a pavilion; self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, guided group and weekend tours by appointment; www.nwtf.org
Aiken High student is perfect on language exams
Amy Varallo recently scored 100 on the national French and German language exams - the first time a student at Aiken High School has done so on those tests.
This week
HARMONY RIVER CHORUS: 7 p.m. Monday; Windham Performing Arts Stage, Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken; part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series; if it rains, concert will be at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken; (803) 642-7631
Aiken County Detention Center bookings
These are the bookings for the Aiken County Detention Center. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:
Former POW in Vietnam War recalls sacrifices of comrades
During his six dark years in the "Hanoi Hilton," a prisoner of war camp in North Vietnam, Barry Bridger saw the American spirit shine its brightest.
Meetings
AIKEN COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays (unless it is a holiday, then moves to second Monday), Registration and Elections Building, 916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken; (803) 642-1528
Around the area
A free exhibit, The Artists of Studio South Show Their Colors, will be on display through July 21 at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St. S.W. The center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call (803) 641-9094.
University of South Carolina Aiken honorees
The following students have been honored for the spring 2006 semester at the University of South Carolina Aiken:
Pet of the week
Minnie, a 2-year-old mixed breed, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Teacher supports students outside of classroom
Francesca Pataro said today's high school students face countless challenges.
Across the river
CSRA WRITERS MEETING: 6:30 p.m. Monday; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway; (706) 738-4114
CSRA Bridge Results
CSRA Bridge Results for June 5-11
Council ponders grants options
Aiken City Council will continue its discussions about adopting a policy to provide monetary assistance to neighborhood associations for beautification projects and improvements.
Council honors arts
The Greater Augusta Arts Council honored outstanding performance in the arts, both on and off stage, with a party at the Partridge Inn on Tuesday.
Segui comes forward about HGH use
Williams walks away with final win
Owners not burned by Biscuits brand
Tom Dickson and Sherri Myers stood before nearly 10,000 people at a Montgomery, Ala., festival and proudly unveiled their minor-league baseball team's new nickname - the Biscuits.
Owners not burned by Biscuits brand
Stature belies heart, talent of area player of the year
There's no player in the area quite like Nolan Belcher. Greenbrier's sophomore lefty was a clear choice as The Augusta Chronicle's 2006 All-Area Baseball Player of the year.
Segui comes forward about HGH use
NEW YORK - Former major leaguer David Segui said he used HGH and was among the players mentioned by Jason Grimsley to federal investigators. Segui added that he used the drug with a doctor's prescription because of a growth hormone deficiency.
MLB power rankings week 12
Every week of the regular season, The Augusta Chronicle's Andrew Festa and Miguelangelo Hernandez will rank the major league teams.
Williams walks away with final win
It was the proudest moment of his coaching career. Ed Williams was going out on the very top. His Greenbrier baseball team had notched its 177th win of his seven-year tenure, and it brought him his first state title.
Stature belies heart, talent of area player of the year
Follow these rules, dads, and you can't go wrong
Fredrick Hunter Lee
Amanda and Paul Mabe IV, of Gloverville, S.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Fredrick Hunter Lee, born May 11, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Hannah Beth Usry
Brad and Jamie Usry, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Beth, born May 19, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Torrick LeShaun Johnson
LaSanda Lamkin and Torrick Johnson Sr. are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Torrick LeShaun Jr., born May 23, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Cameron Elaine Downs
Amanda Elaine Downs, of Augusta, is pleased to announce the birth of her daughter, Cameron Elaine, born May 27, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Adyson Fiona Courtney
Justin and Cassandra Courtney, of North Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Adyson Fiona, born May 10, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Kaylee Anna Varney
Michelle Mobley and Keenan Varney are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylee Anna, born May 23, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Foster Hinton Testino
Brian and Melissa Testino, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Foster Hinton, born May 20, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Davis Howard Madden
Mike and Tracy Madden, of Thomson, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Davis Howard, born April 30, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Michael Alexander Hallman
Anthony and Stephanie Hallman, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Michael Alexander, born May 8, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Elijah Eugene Adams
Starkema Jones and Dee'Antwan are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Elijah Eugene, born May 20, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Braves hope call-up will provide a spark
ATLANTA - It's certainly not a highly classified secret that the downtrodden Atlanta Braves could use some sort of spark.
Braves' woes reach new low
ATLANTA - Stunned disbelief. It has to be the best way to describe the look stretched across Bobby Cox's face as he sat behind his office desk late Saturday afternoon.
Braves hope call-up will provide a spark
Richmond County property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for June 2-7. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Richmond County property transfers
Tomberlin Group makes vehicles for neighborhood roads
An Augusta-born Anvil will drop into neighborhoods this year. Instead of a clunk, its creators are hoping for a widespread electric hum.
Business calendar
- Tuesday: Writing an Effective Business Plan seminar; by the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center; 6 p.m.; 1054 Claussen Road, Suite 301; $40; call (706) 737-1790.
Seven states in bidding war for next-generation power plant
ST. LOUIS - In fierce bidding reminiscent of efforts two decades ago to win the superconducting super collider, seven states are aggressively trying to land a billion-dollar power plant prototype that's virtually pollution free.
U.S. automakers get high marks for cars in latest quality study
Company produces enormous 'TV in the sky'
Seven states in bidding war for next-generation power plant
ST. LOUIS - In fierce bidding reminiscent of efforts two decades ago to win the superconducting super collider, seven states are aggressively trying to land a billion-dollar power plant prototype that's virtually pollution free.
On the move
- Dr. Jack C. Yu has joined St Joseph Wound Healing Center as a staff physician. Dr. Yu also is the chief of plastic surgery and pediatric plastic surgery and the director of the Medical College of Georgia Craniofacial Center at the MCG Children's Medical Center. His board certifications include the National Board of Dental Examiners and the American Board of Surgery.
U.S. automakers get high marks for cars in latest quality study
DETROIT - U.S. automakers are producing more hits with cars, but are facing steeper competition in trucks, an area they once dominated, according to a vehicle quality study released Monday.
Biz bites
Using humor in the workplace might sometimes help advance a career, but overdoing it is anything but funny, says one comedian-turned-chief executive.
Payless stores get in step with makeover, new trends
Payless stores get in step with makeover, new trends
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - When Matt Rubel took over as chief executive of Payless ShoeSource Inc. last summer, he inherited a company a little worn down at the heel.
Tomberlin Group makes vehicles for neighborhood roads
Company produces enormous 'TV in the sky'
ORLANDO, Fla. - Imagine a drive-in movie screen that floats 1,000 feet in the air - and travels 15 mph.
Ledger is missing a few pages
Unresolved questions about millions of dollars in one city department and checks to employees for which the city's Human Resources Department has no records forced Augusta commissioners to ask the state for an extension on the 2005 audit last week.
North Carolina blanks Clemson
OMAHA, Neb. - Robert Woodard threw a three-hitter to help North Carolina beat top-seeded Clemson 2-0 in the College World Series on Sunday night.
Prevent another disaster
There is one good thing that came from having Charles Walker Jr. in charge of the James Brown Music Festival this year.
Getting educated on fatherhood
Getting educated on fatherhood
"If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a 50 percent chance of being right."
What 'miscarriage of justice'?
He should have apologized and left it at that.
Help needed - stat
Those of us unburdened with the ability to save lives may be tempted to think beautiful magic is going on every day and night in our community's hospitals.
What 'miscarriage of justice'?
Help needed - stat
Those of us unburdened with the ability to save lives may be tempted to think beautiful magic is going on every day and night in our community's hospitals.
Lack of patriotism laid bare
Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California bemoaned the House debate on supporting the U.S. war effort this past week as a stunt by Republicans to make Democrats look unpatriotic.
No guaranteed returns from following insider trading
NEW YORK - When an executive like Michael Dell buys about $70 million worth of his company's stock in one of the largest individual share purchases of its kind in recent history, that gets people talking. But it shouldn't necessarily get people buying.
Economy, stocks could improve in the second half
NEW YORK - Q: Everything seemed to be going well for the stock market this year, until last month. What does that mean for the rest of 2006?
No guaranteed returns from following insider trading
Economy, stocks could improve in the second half
Yellow Jackets can't close the deal at CWS
OMAHA, Neb. - Georgia Tech led its College World Series games 14 of the 18 innings, and yet the Yellow Jackets were the first team to go home.
Yellow Jackets can't close the deal at CWS
GreenJackets get past Intimidators
In Kannapolis, N.C., Augusta scored four runs in the seventh inning off the Kannapolis bullpen on the way to a 6-4 victory Saturday night.
Minor league notebook
When the San Francisco Giants selected Jonathan Batts of UNC Wilmington in the 49th round of the draft last week, Evans native Robert Davis got up from his computer.
Prescription not to cook cures all
Feisty Ferrie clings to lead
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - A European player hasn't won the U.S. Open since Tony Jacklin of England in 1970. Kenneth Ferrie would appear to be one of the least likely candidates to break that streak.
Monty misses out on another major
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - Colin Montgomerie had only Colin Montgomerie to blame.
Europeans have chance to put drought to rest
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - They've taken control of the Ryder Cup. Now the Europeans are trying to steal another bastion of American golf supremacy.
Hunter Haas wins Knoxville Open
Pink Poulter gets jabs from gallery
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - Michelle Wie didn't make it into the men's U.S. Open, but Paula Creamer's wardrobe did.
Felder navigates his way into lead
SALUDA, S.C. - The biggest challenge Jamie Felder faced Saturday in his return to Regions Cup play didn't involve nerves or how his swing would hold up under tournament pressure.
Old Phil lets win slip past
MAMARONECK, N.Y.- With so much bad happening so quickly Sunday evening, it was hard to see the ending to this U.S. Open coming.
Felder returns with a win
SALUDA, S.C. - Two shots down with three holes to play, it didn't look like Jamie Felder's return to amateur golf would be a triumphant one.
US Open notebook
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - David Duval began his second hole of the day with a drive that hooked to the left, caromed off a tree and landed in the rough - far short of where the fairway begins. Then he hit a sensational 3-wood to the front of the green and got up and down for par.
Pink Poulter gets jabs from gallery
Mickelson marches into tie for 1st
Europeans have chance to put drought to rest
Felder navigates his way into lead
Hunter Haas wins Knoxville Open
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Hunter Haas won the Nationwide Tour's Knoxville Open for the second time in three years, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday for a five-stroke victory over Gary Christian and Parker McLachlin.
Putting costs Ferrie dearly
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - Playing in the final twosome in the U.S. Open with Phil Mickelson is enough to make anyone nervous.
Monty misses out on another major
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - Colin Montgomerie had only Colin Montgomerie to blame.
Mickelson marches into tie for 1st
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - After two heartbreaking U.S. Opens in New York, Phil Mickelson might finally give his faithful something to really cheer.
Felder returns with a win
SALUDA, S.C. - Two shots down with three holes to play, it didn't look like Jamie Felder's return to amateur golf would be a triumphant one.
One that got away
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - Winged Foot Golf Club is famous for its "massacre," but the devastation that occurred here Sunday was entirely self-inflicted.
GreenJackets get past Intimidators
All-area public school team
The Augusta Chronicle is saluting prep baseball standouts from the area.
Edmonton forces Game 7 in Stanley Cup
Hurricanes try to avoid giant collapse
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes staggered home Sunday, trying to figure out how it has gone so wrong, so quickly.
Edmonton forces Game 7 in Stanley Cup
EDMONTON, Alberta - Edmonton's new playoff stars refuse to let go of this magical postseason run.
Hurricanes try to avoid giant collapse
Follow these rules, dads, and you can't go wrong
Another June. Another Father's Day. Another offering of advice to dads everywhere on the toughest job they'll ever have.
More civility, and less talking on cell phones
Development could ruin Columbia County
More civility, and less talking on cell phones
To rude cell phone users: Having worked in retail business for 24 years, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly in people. We have become rude consumers.Adele N. Damiano, Augusta
Treasure each and every Father's Day
Riverfront residences would revitalize downtown further
Augusta's riverfront is a wonderful asset to our community. Vision by past leaders has produced a terrific mixture of welcoming public spaces combined with attractive buildings and vibrant businesses. Now is our opportunity to take another step toward the fulfillment of the potential of our riverfront.
Strategic budgeting and prudent cuts could work
No one can doubt the severity of the financial crisis facing Augusta-Richmond County. The continuation of prior fiscal practices may put us on the slippery slope to bankruptcy.
Strategic budgeting and prudent cuts could work
Riverfront residences would revitalize downtown further
Ex-SRS workers must stand up and fight
Ex-SRS workers must stand up and fight
The U.S. Department of Labor has turned down, and likely will continue to turn down, the call for help for former employees who became sick after years of work at Savannah River Site.Bobby Bragg, Augusta
Development could ruin Columbia County
Here in Columbia County, the current chairman of our county board of commissioners is a developer by trade. Under his leadership, our county government - with the exception of Commissioner Lee Anderson - recently tried to bully the cities of Harlem and Grovetown into surrendering their city charters for the fantasy goal of establishing what would become the fifth-largest city in Georgia.P.K. Fitzgerald, Harlem
Treasure each and every Father's Day
On June 6, I attended my first major league baseball game. Atlanta was playing Washington (Atlanta won!), and my crew from work decided we would go to the game. We had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the game.Barry Baggott, North Augusta, S.C.
Newer double-pane windows are ideal
Take a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf
Nude resorts taking off the gloves in fight for customers
Bridesmaids dresses can be worn again
Wish lists are no-nos in shower invitations
Slovakia: Much has changed, yet it's still undiscovered
Show us your best fireworks hot shots
Techbits: Tech jobs, eBay communities, Online playground
Video iPods helping to improve baseball team
MTV, Microsoft team up for online music store
Children's desires have precedence in home's design
MTV, Microsoft team up for online music store
LOS ANGELES - It's hard to tell where MTV Networks Inc.'s new URGE online music service starts and where Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows Media Player 11 software ends, and that's no accident.
Slovakia: Much has changed, yet it's still undiscovered
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - For most Americans, Slovakia and its capital city, Bratislava, are still seen as secondary stops on the express train between Prague and Budapest or other better-known eastern European destinations.
Show us your best fireworks hot shots
There's an art to capturing that rocket's red glare on film.
Living briefs
About the time that Janet Jackson was causing a scene at the 2004 Super Bowl, Amanda Dickenson and Erik Smith were getting to know each other at a party.
Nude resorts taking off the gloves in fight for customers
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - The photo of the attractive brunette is strategically cropped, but the ad makes it clear she's wearing nothing but a smile. The pitch: She swims nude at Paradise Lakes Resort and so can you.
Father knows best
When we were children, they bandaged our knees and dried our tears. They offered hugs without reservation and tickles without warning.
Video iPods helping to improve baseball team
DENVER - Three hours before a start against Florida, Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings sits in front of his locker, puts on his headphones and stares at his video iPod.
Home briefs
Rubbermaid is countering clutter with its new collapsible food-storage containers.
Paradise under construction
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - It's called Paradise for a reason. Vibrant wildflower meadows and spectacular views of Mount Rainier have long made Paradise the most popular destination at this revered national park.
Newer double-pane windows are ideal
Q: When you wrote about double-pane windows recently, you didn't say anything about the fogging problems that these windows often have. I know from experience that the insulation in these windows fails over time and you need to buy new windows, wiping out any savings in energy costs over buying the single-pane windows. Why don't you write about this?
Take a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf
SAN FRANCISCO - I promised them chocolate, sea lions, Ms. Pac-Man and a prison cell.
Children's desires have precedence in home's design
Kay Simpson has a laid-back philosophy, whether it concerns decorating her Martinez house or styling her hair.
Bridesmaids dresses can be worn again
NEW YORK - Over the years, brides-to-be have promised their bridesmaids dresses that they'll love, that they'll wear over and over again. But on what occasion is it really appropriate to trot out pink taffeta and a train?
Techbits: Tech jobs, eBay communities, Online playground
SEATTLE - Job growth in the nation's information technology industry has been weaker than some industry leaders have claimed, according to a new report.
Wish lists are no-nos in shower invitations
Dear Carson: It's always amazing to me what I read regarding wedding showers. I believe I can top anything that's been printed.
Work lies ahead for elections division
Town considers meeting center
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. - City officials hope a planned $6 million-plus conference center will capture small- to midsize conferences that are too small for the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.
Governor candidates turn up heat in TV ads
Many mill workers must consider career change
S. Carolina votes in November
COLUMBIA - It was, Ken Hubbard says, a slap across his mother's face.
Possible tax change makes swap a gamble
Across the southeast
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Marine Cpl. Terrence Lambert will have to wait until his return to Alabama in the fall to hold his first child, but a satellite linkup in Iraq allowed him to witness her birth on Father's Day.
Voting machines become an issue
Athens deputies linked to cult
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Tavon Macklin, 7, of Augusta.
The week ahead
The Navy's Drug Education for Youth Program, an overnight camp, will be held Monday-Friday at the Bishop Gravatt Center, 106 Gravatt Road, Aiken. There will be canoeing from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, the ROPES course from 12:45 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday and the Landing Zone exercise from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information, call (706) 791-0381.
Woman comes to aid of victims
As she sat in a hushed, empty conference room at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, the smiling, affable 65-year-old woman hardly seemed capable of barking out instructions to a horde of people, much less operating a forklift.
2 adults drown in lake
THOMSON - Tawanda Phillips said she didn't want to let her "perfect" fiance go fishing Saturday. But his puppy-dog eyes stole her permission.
Across the area
An Augusta woman said she was raped by a male acquaintance Saturday morning when he refused to stop what began as consensual sexual activity, according to a Richmond County sheriff's report.
Possible tax change makes swap a gamble
First of all, the interest rate swap Augusta commissioners have approved is a bet. A bet that the tax-free bond rate that municipalities pay doesn't get much closer to the taxable interest rate that everybody else pays.
Many mill workers must consider career change
GRANITEVILLE - Wallace Hancock has made a living in the textile business all his adult life.
Across South Carolina
BLUFFTON - State officials say the contractor responsible for smashing oyster beds and leaving behind rusted marine debris at the H.E. Trask Landing has cleaned up the mess.
Mayor is wary of interest rate swap's risk
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver says he doesn't plan to sign documents authorizing a financial transaction designed to squeeze some extra profit from the city's $160 million utility bond issue.
Facility to make biodiesel fuel in North Charleston
News you can use
Look at most diets and you'll find coffee as an acceptable beverage, but adding sweetners, syrups and creamers can create high-calorie concoctions. For example, a large latte can contain 250 to 570 calories, and chocolate or blended coffee drinks can have 500 calories or more. Consider this:
Across the area
A Wrightsville, Ga., man died early Saturday when he lost control of his car and ran into a tree, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Five questions with Sala Adenike
For the children
Donica Tate and Dan Silva make their way through The Healing Field Flag Memorial, tying blue ribbons to flag poles symbolizing the 1,350 substantiated cases of child abuse in Chatham County during 2005.
It keeps flowing and flowing...
BLYTHE - It's an ever-flowing oasis of sorts, centered in the parched, sandy hills of south Augusta.
Across South Carolina
EASLEY - A Williamston man wanted in the fatal shooting of an Easley pawn shop owner has been arrested in Montreal, local police said Saturday.
Athens deputies linked to cult
ATHENS, Ga. - In March, Clarke County's chief jailer Brett Hart got a letter from a federal prison.
Across Georgia
MACON - A Telfair County jailer was found early Friday fatally shot in bed with his wife and infant son, who were not harmed, authorities said.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Georgia's July 18 primary elections are less than a month away and still the state's voter ID cards haven't been issued.
City's population is dropping
Footsteps beating a path for the border is becoming a familiar sound in Augusta as people continue to leave the Garden City for other places.
Facility to make biodiesel fuel in North Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A biodiesel plant is planned for an unused warehouse at a former Navy base to make the alternative, cheaper, cleaner fuel that can be used to power diesel cars and school buses.
School, religious ties progress
Last week, the Southern Baptist Convention proclaimed its support for public school systems that provide off-campus biblical instruction during the school day.
Across the southeast
KNOXVILLE, TENN. - The Knoxville skyline has one distinguishing characteristic: a large, golden globe.
Schools considering help for emotionally disabled
AIKEN - The county school board is studying ways to provide special assistance for pupils with emotional disabilities.
Vandals send Republican Party rude message
ATHENS, Ga. - Party critics left a rude surprise for some local Republicans to find at their headquarters Friday morning.
Across South Carolina
BLUFFTON - State officials say the contractor responsible for smashing oyster beds and leaving behind rusted marine debris at the H.E. Trask Landing has cleaned up the mess.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Caleb William Proctor.
Work lies ahead for elections division
ATLANTA - For at least one of the candidates who wins statewide office in November, his or her experience with the ballot box will be just beginning.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Juneteenth festival celebrates end of slavery
Augustans came together Saturday to remember the day when the last group of American slaves finally learned they were free.
The week ahead
The Navy's Drug Education for Youth Program, an overnight camp, will be held Monday-Friday at the Bishop Gravatt Center, 106 Gravatt Road, Aiken. There will be canoeing from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, the ROPES course from 12:45 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday and the Landing Zone exercise from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday. For more information, call (706) 791-0381.
Authority approves condo plan
The Downtown Development Authority voted Saturday to endorse a condominium project proposed for the Reynolds Street train depot property.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Juneteenth festival celebrates end of slavery
Governor candidates turn up heat in TV ads
ATLANTA - The Democratic candidates for governor intensified their rhetorical rancor this weekend as they neared the final month of the primary campaign, exchanging charges in sharply worded television ads.
Mayor is wary of interest rate swap's risk
Voting machines become an issue
ATLANTA - Though Cathy Cox is running for a post that has nothing to do with elections operations, the topic of voting machines is always going to be a part of her campaign.
Where we live
Like giant swans, the Petersburg boats slip silently below Butt Memorial Bridge, past Broad Street and the Confederate Powderworks. But these aren't your great-great-grandfather's Petersburg boats.
Vandals send Republican Party rude message
Schools considering help for emotionally disabled
Power of 'lite gov' depends on its occupant
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Amendment issue looms
ATLANTA - Next week, the Georgia Supreme Court will hear arguments from the state's lawyers defending Georgia's constitutional amendment against gay marriage after a lower court struck it down.
Bible study to be credit
COLUMBIA - South Carolina has become the second state to allow students to get academic credit for Bible study.
It keeps flowing and flowing...
Power of 'lite gov' depends on its occupant
ATLANTA - Calling the office of lieutenant governor "lite gov" is becoming less of an inside joke at the Gold Dome and more a description of the office.
School, religious ties progress
Vacant poll site will be leveled
Today, it's a small, abandoned building in need of a new roof.
Rule blocks Hispanics' health care
Five questions with Sala Adenike
Sala Adenike is the artistic director and dance instructor of ABATSU Dancers and Drummers Inc., an African cultural performing arts group based in Augusta.
Vacant poll site will be leveled
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Rule blocks Hispanics' health care
ATHENS, Ga. - Some Hispanic children eligible for Medicaid benefits aren't getting the medical care they need because of a change in the way the state verifies their parents' income, say health care providers and advocates for Hispanics.
Lefty's edge is he really likes the test
MAMARONECK, N.Y. - It all changed in a moment.
Prescription not to cook cures all
My wife recently had to go to the hospital for a medical procedure, and after it was over I sat with her in a recovery room where she was to emerge from the stupor caused by the medications that had knocked her out and eased the pain.
Audi team takes early Le Mans lead
LE MANS, France - Audi and Pescarolo Judd were dominating the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race as night fell Saturday, but each team encountered problems on one of their two cars.
Lester proud of improvement
BROOKLYN, Mich. - It wasn't 400 miles and he was nowhere near competitive with the leaders, but Bill Lester was plenty happy with his 32nd-place finish Sunday in the NASCAR Nextel Cup event at Michigan International Speedway.
NASCAR notebook
BROOKLYN, Mich. - Kasey Kahne's crew worked overtime Saturday making repairs to his Dodge Charger.
Kenseth has had success at Michigan Speedway
Biffle jumps into Chase standings
BROOKLYN, Mich. - Greg Biffle wanted hot weather Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.
Kahne rallies to win in rain
BROOKLYN, Mich. - When the rain returned for the third time Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, Kasey Kahne was the only driver walking up and down pit road without an umbrella.
Audi team takes early Le Mans lead
Kenseth has had success at Michigan Speedway
BROOKLYN, Mich. - More than halfway to the 2006 Chase for the Nextel Cup championship, any driver close to elimination from playoff contention can look to Matt Kenseth for inspiration.
Biffle jumps into Chase standings
Mad Maverick: Johnson rants about Stackhouse suspension
Let the buyer beware: The Heat are a white-hot ticket
Let the buyer beware: The Heat are a white-hot ticket
MIAMI - Whenever Eric Woolworth checks his messages, there's a request waiting. Doesn't matter if it's his home phone, his office, his cell, his e-mail, someone has always made the same inquiry.
Mad Maverick: Johnson rants about Stackhouse suspension
MIAMI - Avery Johnson's high-pitched, Cajun drawl had a little more whine to it than usual, and it rose along with his anger. Dallas' coach rolled his eyes and expressed frustration the only way he could.
Janet M. Cornell (SCHENEVUS, N.Y.)
SCHENEVUS, N.Y. - Janet M. Cornell, 57, formerly of Blythe, GA died June 17, 2006. Surviving are her two brothers; Alan and Michael Cohn of Blythe and a sister-in-law, Amelia Cohn of Blythe. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hellerfuneralhome.com .
Hubert Denny Bennett (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, June 16, 2006, Mr. Hubert Denny Bennett of Graniteville, S.C., beloved husband of Rosalee Plunkett Bennett and son of the late Laurie H. Bennett, Sr. and the late Lois Harden Bennett. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Dink Bennett and his wife, Dana Bennett and Bryan Bennett, all of Graniteville; two grandchildren, Brantley Bennett and Danny Bennett and a brother, Laurie H. "Bo" Bennett, Jr. of Clearwater, S.C. He was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. He was employed as Lab Technician with Westinghouse. He was a member of the Believers' Worship Center in Warrenville, S.C. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, June 19, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home. The interment will follow in the Graniteville Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Glenn Sanders, Jim Seymour, Dean Nowak, Andy Kester, Ceasar Finch and Earl Keenan. The family will receive friends at the son, Dink's, residence in Graniteville or tonight, Sunday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dianne Jenkins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Ms. Dianne Jenkins of Lisbon Rd. Ms. Jenkins was a native of Augusta. Survivors include two daughters, Anitra (Anthony) Wright, Tiffany Jenkins; four brothers, Herman Jenkins, Jimmy Jenkins, Earl Jenkins, Larry Jenkins; six sisters, Ruby Thomas, Marie Brown, Janie Parker, Luella Ryans, Jeanette Breeland, Jo Ann Jenkins; two grandchildren, Jasmine Jenkins, Michael Shelton: a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Franklin Covenant Baptist Church, Hephzibah, Ga. with Rev. George A. Williams officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800s. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Katherine Davison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Katherine Louise Moore Davison, age 85, wife of the late Davenport Davison, Sr. entered into rest at Lake Crossing Health Center on Saturday June 17, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Monday June 19, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dan White officiating. Survivors include: two sons, Davenport Davison Jr. and his wife, Bonnie of Appling, James Davison and his wife, Claudia of Augusta; one daughter, Katherine Davison Dana and her husband, Bruce of Appling; one brother, Henry Moore and his wife, Bennie of Durham, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Richard Arnold Griffin and wife, Tessa of Calhoun, GA., Carl Edward Griffin and wife, Cyrise of Hartwell, GA Katherine Jennifer Griffin of Cartersville, GA., Palmer Davison Ball and husband, Michael of Spartanburg, S.C., Wallace Scales Davison of Charlotte, N.C., Elizabeth Sansom Willimon and husband William of Athens,GA. Mark Anthony Davison of Augusta, James Wiggie Davison of Augusta, and Susan Swanson Roberts and husband, Chet of N. Augusta and 10 great grandchildren. Two very special friends , Patsie and James Rahney of Augusta. Mrs. Davison was a member of Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church, and the Augusta Country Club, Wayside Garden Club, University Hospital Women's Board, the Junior League of Augusta- Emeritus status after fifty three years of membership. Donations may be made to Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church,1330 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta, GA 30904, or to the church of your choice. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Lake Crossing Health Center. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home this evening from 5 until 7 p.m. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, Ga. 30904 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Allen R. Connors (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Saturday, June 17, 2006, Mr. Allen R. Connors, husband of the late Mrs. Ruth Spires Connors, of 1925 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA. Surviving are four daughters, Faye (Butch) Hall, Augusta, GA, Susan (Michael) Erb, Augusta, GA, Kay Kelly, Evans, GA and Jackie Connors, Augusta, GA; three sons, James (Anna Jean) Sullivan, Graniteville, SC, Allen (Liz) Connors and Jerry Connors, all of Augusta, GA; one sister, Charlotte Morse, Augusta, GA; fourteen grandchildren, Randy Williams, Joey Hall, Scott Hall, Chrissy Hall, Michelle James, Kristi Erb, Sonny Prewett, Mark Woody, Brandon Connors, Damon Halford, Michael Kelly, Jr., George Dohn, Tony Sullivan, and Michael Sullivan and fourteen great grandchildren. The family said that he loved his grandkids and he had some special ones who took good care of him. Mr. Connors was born in Augusta, GA to the late Jerry and Mamie Jordan Connors. He retired from the City of Augusta with 25 years of service and a member of First Assembly of God, Augusta, GA. Funeral services will be on Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in Vaucluse Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sonny Prewett, Damon Halford, Randy Williams, George Dohn, Joey Hall, Mark Woody, Christian Dohn, Scott Hall and Brandon Connors. Friends may call on Monday evening from 6 until 9 at Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Grace Shipman (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Mrs. Grace Solesbee Shipman, 73, of Palmetto Avenue, beloved wife of the late Edward K. Shipman, entered into rest Friday, June 16, 2006, at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Clearwater with Rev. John Bolin officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home, today, from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clearwater Building Fund, 17 Belvedere Road, Clearwater, SC 29822 Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Blanche Nisler Lea (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Blanche Nisler Lea, 88, formerly of Fort Worth, TX, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at Carriage Hills Living Center. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM in the Chapel of the Chimes at Laurel Land Cemetery in Ft. Worth, TX. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 10 AM in Aiken at Trinity United Methodist Church. Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd., Aiken, S.C.
Willie Brooks White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Willie Brooks White of Cumming Road entered into rest Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Augusta Hills Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 12 noon at Williams Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Walker Memorial Park. Mr. White was a native of Burke Co., Ga. and was formerly employed by Bush Field Airport. Survivors are his wife, Irene White, Augusta; one daughter, Wilhelmina White, Augusta; mother, Eliza Walker, Augusta; five brothers, Russell Hankerson, Roy Walker, Augusta, Edward White, Jimmy L. Walker and Andrew L. Walker, Waynesboro, Ga.; one sister, Mary Ann Godbee, Waynesboro; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Fannie Pearl Hall (CAMAK, Ga.)
CAMAK, Ga. - Mrs. Fannie Pearl Hall of Camak, Ga. died Friday at the McDuffie Regional Medical Center, Thomson. Her funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Thomson Funeral System. Friends may call at the residence or at the Thomson Funeral System, 536 M.L. King, Jr. Street N.E., Thomson, Ga.
Beulah M. Evans (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Beulah Mae Evans of Griffis Court entered into rest Thursday, June 15, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Beulah Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Sam Davis officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. Survivors are her husband, Charles Evans, Sr.; four sons, Charles Jenkins, Norris Lee Jenkins, Sam Jones and Melvin (Camilla) Carter, Augusta; two stepdaughters, Jacqueline Williams, Augusta and Sonya Johnson, Dublin, Ga.; three stepsons, Victor M. Evans, Charles Hill, Augusta and Charles Evans, Jr., Baltimore, MD; two sisters, Jerelene (Kenneth) McPherson, Earnestine (Nesbett) Mobley, Augusta; three brothers, Major (Gail) Cummings, McDonough, Ga., William Jennings, Tacoma, Wash., Henry Cummings, Jr., Augusta; sister-in-law, Lillie Bland, Augusta; brothers-in-law, Willie (Mary) Holston, Augusta, Willie (Linda) Smith, Brooklyn, N.Y., Robert (Maggie) Shanks, Hephzibah, Peter (Jerelene) Shanks, Harlem and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James Arthur Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James Arthur Bryant of E. Walker Street, entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Margaret Bryant, Augusta; one daughter, Leslie Green, Augusta; one brothers, Samuel Bryant, Augusta; two grandchildren, Arielle Ferrell, Ariana Green, Augusta and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
Clarice Wilkes (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Alena Clarice Wilkes, age 7, of Caldwell Drive, entered into rest Friday, June 16, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are her mother, Linda Wilkes, Hephzibah; father, Anthony Wilkes, Cairo, Egypt; three sisters, Kanya Wilkes, Philadelphia, Pa., Nikayi Wilkes, Shakyra Wilkes, Augusta; two brothers, Amon Wilkes, New Jersey, Rodrikis Walker, Augusta; maternal grandmother, Zeline Jackson, Keysville, Ga.; paternal grandmother, Clarabelle Wilkes, Detroit, Mich.; two nephews, one niece and a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2925 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Harmon Weston (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Harmon Andrew Weston of Banbury Street entered into rest Sunday, June 18, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Rosa Lee Weston; four daughters, Alisa Weston, Kim Weston, Waco, Texas, Kanetra Weston, Rosita Tyler, Augusta; mother, Pauline Hayworth, Sumter, S.C.; one sister, Katie Weston, New York; two brothers, Eugene Weston, New York, Harry Lee Weston, Sumter, S.C.; and a host of grandchildren. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Hylda M. Rafoth (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Hylda M. Rafoth, age 91, beloved wife of Carl W. Rafoth, entered into rest, Friday, June 16, 2006 at Windemere. Additional survivors include four sons, Atty. Carl D. Rafoth, James D. Rafoth both of Youngstown, OH., Dr. Robert F. Rafoth of Augusta, Ga., Dr. Bennett A. Rafoth of Indiana, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rafoth was a native of Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles Kutlick and Eva Janovec Kutlick. She had lived in Augusta since 1983. Mrs. Rafoth worked as a sales clerk for Strauss in Youngstown, Ohio and as a poll worker in Augusta for many years. She was a member of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic Church of Augusta. A Funeral Mass will be said for Mrs. Rafoth at St. Charles Catholic Church and burial will be in Youngstown, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, June 19, 2006 from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm and a vigil service will follow at 7:30 pm at Poteet Funeral Homes Wheeler Road chapel with Rev. Gerald Ragan celebrant. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Heritage Fund of St. Mary's On The Hill Catholic Church or your favorite charity. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Ga. 30909 (706)860-0009
Roosevelt Travis (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - The funeral service for Mr. Roosevelt Travis, Jr. will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Bussey officiating. Interment will be in Second Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. His memories will be cherished lovingly by his devoted family. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, (706) 554-5500.
Sue F. Hurst (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Sue F. Hurst, 95, of Robin Rd., went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 17, 2006, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at First Assembly of God with Rev. Baxter Stanley and Dr. John Moore officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Kurt Hurst, Brent Hurst, Clay Hurst, Clint Hurst, Bill Clark, and Charles Jennings. Mrs. Hurst had lived in North Augusta for over thirty years, she came here from Tifton, GA. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Hurst loved to help people. Survivors include two sons, Travis Hurst and his wife, Carol, of Chula, GA, Traynor Hurst, of Tifton, GA; two daughters, Teresa H. DeLong and her husband, Wayne, of North Augusta, Betty Wright, of Fort Smith, AK; a sister, Noonie Bailey, of Moore, OK; 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. Mrs. Hurst was also preceded in death by a daughter Sheila Pratt. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home Monday, June 19, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Shirley Hutson (OAKWOOD COMMUNITY, S.C.)
OAKWOOD COMMUNITY, S.C. - Shirley Corson Hutson, 60, of Joyner Pond Rd., died Saturday, June 17, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd., Aiken, SC. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East Pine Log Rd., Aiken, S.C.
Nellie Cooper (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Entered into rest on Saturday, June 17, 2006, Mrs. Nellie Swearingen Cooper, wife of the late Mr. Amos Talmadge Cooper. She was a former resident of St. John Towers, Augusta, GA. Surviving is a daughter, Janice Visser and a sister, Hazel Johnston. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2 o'clock p.m. at Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene. Friends may call on Thursday and Friday evening from 6 until 9 at Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Eugenia Dinkins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Eugenia Dinkins, wife of the late Ernest Dinkins. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Thomas Poteet and Son - Funeral Directors: 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30907
Mary E. Anderson (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Emma Blanchard Anderson, 4275 Owens Road died on June 17, 2006. She now celebrates renewed life in heaven with her Lord Jesus Christ. A service to remember and celebrate her life will be at 12 Noon on Monday June 19, 2006 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Rodger Murchison and Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Anderson was the wife of the late Dr. Robert Edward Anderson. They were married forty-two years before Dr. Anderson died in 1977. Surviving are her three children and their spouses; Bobby and Jane Anderson, Walter and Jane Anderson and Mary A. and Bert Moody all of Augusta, Georgia; her brother, Russell A. Blanchard and his wife Libby of Augusta, Georgia; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Rob Anderson and his wife Fran of Nashville, Tennessee; Jennifer A. Morgan and her husband John, Beth A. Cullinan, Rebecca A. Dempsey and her husband John, Rachel M. Osbon and her husband Chris, Maryanna M. Thornton and her husband Jay all of Augusta, Georgia and Bert Moody and his wife Denise of Arlington, Massachusetts; and nine great grandchildren; Joe and Cooper Anderson, Menger and McKenzie Morgan, Liam Thornton, Emily Ellis Osbon, Morgan Cullinan, Emma Dempsey and Rocky Murphy, and a number of nieces and nephews. Her parents, the late Walter and Rachel Chapman Blanchard and her brother, the late James Blanchard, preceded her in death. Mary Emma lived a good life of ninety-six years in Augusta and North Augusta. Family, friends, and church meant much to her. She blessed and influenced many lives and was a life-long source of strong support for her family. She served her church faithfully, teaching teenagers and young women in Sunday school and serving the Baptist Women's Missionary Union for many years. Mary Emma was active in church committee work and honored to serve as chairperson of the Sanctuary Building Committee for the present location of First Baptist Church of Augusta. A graduate of Augusta Junior College and Tift College, she taught high school in North Augusta, South Carolina. Mary Emma served in the Augusta Community as a committed volunteer for the Talmadge Memorial Hospital polio ward. She was an active member of the Forest Hills Garden Club and the Augusta Dental Wives Auxiliary. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and her grandsons-in-law. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff and caregivers at Brandon Wilde and at St. Joseph Hospice for their care and concern. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 18, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Platt's Funeral Home on N. Belair Road in Evans. If so desired, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Chapel Fund, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30909. Platt's Funeral Home, Inc., 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809, 706-860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Eugenia Harper Blair (DEKALB, Ga.)
DEKALB, Ga. - Mrs. Eugenia Harper Blair went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2006 in Dekalb County, Georgia. Fond and loving memories will forever be cherished by her survivors; husband, Mr. Eric Blair; sons, Cameron Blair, Caleb Blair and Cainan Blair; mother, Pearlene Jones; father, Mr. Eugene Harper; stepmother, Mrs. George Ann Harper; sisters, Annette (Annie) Harper, Paula C. Jones and Angel (Kevin) Wright; brothers, Hampton Lavell Jones, Carlos Mack and Marcus Mack; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, others relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home 3618 Peach Orchard Road. 706-790-8858.
Catherine B. Edwards (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, June 15, 2006 at University Hospital, Mrs. Catherine B. Edwards, 89, wife of the late Wallace Edgar Edwards and daughter of the late William Frederick Belch and Lillian Bilbrough Belch. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Hopewell, VA, where she spent most of her life. She resided at Brandon Wilde in Augusta for the past 8 years. She was an active member and past Worthy Matron of the Adah #7 Chapter of the Eastern Star in Hopewell and held the State Office of Grand Marshall. She was a director of the Eastern States Seniors Golf Association and along with her husband, Wally, organized and administered nearly 100 tournaments. Mrs. Edwards was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Hopewell, VA where she was very active with the Alter Guild. She was also a member of the Hopewell Women's Club. She enjoyed reading, golf, swimming and travel. Mrs. Edwards was very active with Brandon Wilde's newsletter, POTPOURRI, and she helped Chaplain Etheredge there with the Vespers Program. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her sons, Dr. Wallace S. Edwards of Augusta and Capt. (US Navy) Gary W. Edwards of Chesapeake, VA. Memorial services were held at Brandon Wilde with Rev. Ron Etheredge officiating. Interment will be in the Merchants Hope Church Cemetery, Prince George, VA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Furys Lane, Suite D, Augusta, GA 30907, St. Johns Episcopal Church, 505 Cedar Lane, Hopewell, VA 23860 or Brandon Wilde Endowment Fund, 4275 Owens Rd., Evans, GA 30809. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lizzie Allen (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Lizzie Allen entered into rest Saturday, June 19, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two daughters, Richardene Moment, Augusta, Mary Edwards, Allendale, S.C.; three sons, Herbert (Ida) Allen, Arthur (Josephine) Allen, Augusta, Edward Allen, Allendale; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mildred T. Derrick (BLYTHE, Ga.)
BLYTHE, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Blair House, Mrs. Mildred G. Thompson Derrick, beloved wife of the late Mr. Luther T. Derrick. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel, Monday, June 19, 2006 with Rev. Frank Thigpen officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Derrick was a native of Warren County, GA and had made the Augusta area her home for most of her life. She retired as an attendant with Gracewood State School & Hospital after 20 years of service. Mrs. Derrick was a member of Grove First Baptist Church, Grovetown. Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Turner, Blythe; one stepdaughter, Debra Hancock (Carlton), Warrenville, SC; one brother, J.B. Thompson (Alice), Augusta; two grandchildren, Timmy and Brandon Hancock; sisters-in-laws, Frances Marshall, Grovetown and Diane Duncan, Aiken, S.C. and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Grove First Baptist Church. A visitation with the family will take place 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie Brooks White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Willie Brooks White of Cumming Road entered into rest Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Augusta Hills Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 12 noon at Williams Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Walker Memorial Park. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
James Davis (GREENWOOD, Ga.)
GREENWOOD, Ga. - James Miller Davis, 49, resident of 881 N. Belair Road, Evans, Ga., died at the home of his father, 206 E. Sproles Ave. on Sunday, June 18, 2006. Born September 22, 1956 in Greenwood, he was a son of William M. Davis, Sr. and the late June Hughes Davis. He was a graduate of Piedmont Technical College and was an automobile sales associate. Mr. Davis was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Evans. Surviving in addition to his father of Greenwood are two daughters, Jennifer Stafford and Laura Davis, both of Mooresville, NC; two sons, William Davis and Zack Davis, both of Evans, GA; two brothers, William M. Davis, Jr. of Aurora, CO and Phillip M. Davis of Hampstead, NC; and one grandson, Tyler Davis of Mooresville, NC. A private memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday at Blyth Funeral Home with Rev. George Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens at a later date. The family is at the home of his father, 206 East Sproles Ave. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. To make online condolences or for further information please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com . Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the Davis family. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Kelsey John Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Kelsey John Jones, Sr., of Belair Rd., entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Joy Jones; one daughter, Jamelia Kelsey Jones; two sons, Kelsey John Jones, Jr., Kwan Kelsey Jones; mother, Lula Mae Jones, Bronx, N.Y.; father, John L. Robinson, II, Jersey City, N.J.; stepbrother, John L. Robinson III, Jersey City, N.J.; grandmother, Irma Robinson, Jersey City, N.J.; uncle, Freddie Jones, Augusta, Keith Robinson, Sucanna, N.J.; aunts, Bertha Mae Jones, Florida, Rosemary Jones, Bronx, N.Y., Clara Mae Williams, Adriene Bryant, Jeanette Booker, Geraldine Clark, Jersey City, N.J.; great-uncle, Sammie Robinson, Barnwell, S.C.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Mary Katherine Aubrey (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mary Katherine "Kay" Cain Aubrey passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Mary Katherine Wolf Cain and the late John Cain. Kay graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio with a Batchelor of Arts and received her Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. Kay was a teacher in the Aiken County School District. In 1989, she was nominated as South Carolina Teacher of the Year representing Warrenville Elementary School. She retired from the Aiken County School District as a teacher after twenty five years and continued that passion as a volunteer teacher for several more years. Prior to that time she worked for the Federal Government as an Assistant Office Manager for Social Security in Los Angeles, California; a Field Representative for Social Security in Fort Eustis, VA, and as a counselor in the State Department in Washington, DC. She wasa member of the Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving and adoring husband of 60 years, R. A. "Doc" Aubrey; by her son, John C. Aubrey and his wife, Amy, of Houston, TX; her daughters Katherine "Cindy" Speicher and her husband, Jim, of Shawnee, KS and her daughter Linda Aubrey and her husband, Edward "Cal" Calhoun, of Raleigh, NC; as well as by her five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service, including Mass, Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Aiken. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Parish Hall. Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Mary Katherine "Kay" Aubrey. Condolences may be sent to St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, c/o Ms. Connie Singer, POB 438, Aiken, SC 29802.
Willie Mae Lawrence (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Willie Mae Shores Lawrence, age 76, beloved wife of Mr. Bobby Lawrence, entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Lawrence was born in Edgefield, SC to the late Marvin B. Shores and Mary Willie Brewer Shores. She was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area and her faith was Church of God. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2006 from the Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road with Reverend Leonard Chavis officiating. Interment services will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Additional family members include two sons; Clyde F. Carlyn Sr. and Steve R. Lawrence, both of Augusta, two daughters; Phyllis Alewine and her husband David, of Alexandria, VA and Candy D. Turner and her husband Hans of Augusta, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, four brothers; J.B. Shores of NC, Russell Shores of Hazlehurst, GA, Joe Shores of NC, Sammy Shores of Alma, GA, three sisters; Florence Gibson of Martinez, Christine Wise of Beech Island, SC, Sarah Scott of Aiken, SC . Mrs. Lawrence was preceded in death by a brother; Clyde Shores. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 20, 2006 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Margaret Lewis (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Ms. Margaret Ann Lewis, 71, died Saturday at Twin Health Care Center in Twin City, Ga. Funeral services for Ms. Lewis will be graveside at Lewis family cemetery, Sylvania, Monday, June 19, 2006 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Thompson Strickland Funeral Home in charge.
Sue F. Hurst (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Sue F. Hurst will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at First Assembly of God with Rev. Baxter Stanley, Dr. John Moore, and Rev. Alan Faulkner officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jean Thomas (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Betty Jean Thomas of Sugarberry Drive entered into rest Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at First Metropolitan Baptist Church with Rev. Enoch Ward officiating. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Walker Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 3313 Sugarberry Drive at 11:40 a.m. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2006 from 6 to 7 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories, her son Vincent (Annie) Thomas; grandchildren, Brandon and Bobby Thomas, III.; mother, Rosa Thomas; sister, Ernestine King; six brothers, Bobby (Oddessa) Thomas, Sr., Earl (Gert) Thomas, John (Phyllis) Thomas, Larry Thomas, Ron Thomas, Anthony (Miranda) Thomas; one devoted aunt, Julia Reuben and a host of other relatives and friends. Peoples Funeral Home Incorporated.
Mary E. Anderson (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Emma Blanchard Anderson, 4275 Owens Road died on June 17, 2006. She now celebrates renewed life in heaven with her Lord Jesus Christ. A service to remember and celebrate her life will be at 12 Noon on Monday June 19, 2006 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Rodger Murchison and Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Anderson was the wife of the late Dr. Robert Edward Anderson. They were married forty-two years before Dr. Anderson died in 1977. Surviving are her three children and their spouses; Bobby and Jane Anderson, Walter and Jane Anderson and Mary A. and Bert Moody all of Augusta, Georgia; her brother, Russell A. Blanchard and his wife Libby of Augusta, Georgia; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Rob Anderson and his wife Fran of Nashville, Tennessee; Jennifer A. Morgan and her husband John, Beth A. Cullinan, Rebecca A. Dempsey and her husband John, Rachel M. Osbon and her husband Chris, Maryanna M. Thornton and her husband Jay all of Augusta, Georgia and Bert Moody and his wife Denise of Arlington, Massachusetts; and nine great grandchildren; Joe and Cooper Anderson, Menger and McKenzie Morgan, Liam Thornton, Emily Ellis Osbon, Morgan Cullinan, Emma Dempsey and Rocky Murphey, and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents, the late Walter and Rachel Chapman Blanchard and her brother, the late James Blanchard, preceded her in death. Mary Emma lived a good life of ninety-six years in Augusta and North Augusta. Family, friends, and church meant much to her. She blessed and influenced many lives and was a life-long source of strong support for her family. She served her church faithfully, teaching teenagers and young women in Sunday school and serving the Baptist Women's Missionary Union for many years. Mary Emma was active in church committee work and honored to serve as chairperson of the Sanctuary Building Committee for the present location of FirstBaptist Church of Augusta. A graduate of Augusta Junior College and Tift College, she taught high school in North Augusta, South Carolina. Mary Emma served in the Augusta Community as a committed volunteer for the Talmadge Memorial Hospital polio ward. She was an active member of the Forest Hills Garden Club and the Augusta Dental Wives Auxiliary. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and her grandsons-in-law. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff and caregivers at Brandon Wilde and at St. Joseph Hospice for their care and concern. If so desired, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Chapel Fund, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30909. Platt's Funeral Home, Inc., 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809 (706) 860-6166
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WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. Funeral services for Mr. Matthew Daniel Carter, age 21, will be held Monday at 2:00 P.M. at the Piney Mount United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Union Grove Holiness Church Cemetery. Rev.'s Christy Bandy and Hugh Baxter will officiate. Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register book please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com .
Mary Katherine Aubrey (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mary Katherine "Kay" Cain Aubrey passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Mary Katherine Wolf Cain and the late John Cain. Kay graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio with a Batchelor of Arts and received her Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. Kay was a teacher in the Aiken County School District. In 1989, she was nominated as South Carolina Teacher of the Year representing Warrenville Elementary School. She retired from the Aiken County School District as a teacher after twenty five years and continued that passion as a volunteer teacher for several more years. Prior to that time she worked for the Federal Government as an Assistant Office Manager for Social Security in Los Angeles, California; a Field Representative for Social Security in Fort Eustis, VA, and as a counselor in the State Department in Washington, DC. She wasa member of the Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving and adoring husband of 60 years, R. A. "Doc" Aubrey; by her son, John C. Aubrey and his wife, Amy, of Houston, TX; her daughters Katherine "Cindy" Speicher and her husband, Jim, of Shawnee, KS and her daughter Linda Aubrey and her husband, Edward "Cal" Calhoun, of Raleigh, NC; as well as by her five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service, including Mass, Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Aiken. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Parish Hall. Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Mary Katherine "Kay" Aubrey. Condolences may be sent to St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, c/o Ms. Connie Singer, POB 438, Aiken, SC 29802. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
George L. Miller (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. George L. Miller, beloved husband of Kathryne C. Miller, of Waccamaw Dr., entered into rest, Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Gary C. Redding and Rev. Preston Creech officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Mr. Miller's nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Timothy Sunday School Class, Allen King, Willard Stewart, Swain Morris, Ray Moore, Bobby Dodd, Bob Griffin, and Bob Brooks. Mr. Miller has been living in this area since 1956 and he was a member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, where he was a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of Hezzie Griffis American Legion Post of Edgefield, and Harold F. Adkinson Chapter 255 KWVA. Mr. Miller was also a recipient of the Purple Heart, and was a Korean War Veteran. He was also a retired sales representative for Nabisco Foods. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Meredith Miller, of North Augusta; a daughter and son-in-law Vickie and David Wiseman, of Newberry; two brothers, Travis Miller, of North Augusta, Harold Miller, of Columbia; a sister Gertrude Reel, of Edgefield; four grandchildren, Jessica Miller, Megan Miller, both of North Augusta, Kathryne Wiseman, and Sally McKellar Wiseman, both of Newberry. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by two brothers Landrum William Miller and Terrell Miller. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church 625 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, SC 29841 or Harold F. Adkinson KWVA P.O. Box 6234 North Augusta, SC 29861-6234. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James Johnson (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. James Mack Johnson, Jr. 53 beloved husband of Mrs. Gina Johnson, entered into rest on Thursday June 15, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. A Service of Remembrance will be held 4:00 PM Sunday June 18, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Columbia Road Chapel. Mr. Johnson was a active 32nd degree Mason of Alexander Lodge # 385, and the former General Manager of Pioneer Concrete Pumping Service. He was the 2004 Salesman of the Year for Putzmiester America. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Candi Pon, Martinez and Lori Johnson, Appling; grandchildren, Ashley Victoria Pon and Shaun Anthony Pon; sisters, Janey Elkins, Rogersville, TN and Judy Messer, Sterling Heights, MI; brother, Onzie Johnson, Rogersville, TN; two nieces and one nephew; great niece and great nephew. A gathering of friends will be held on Sunday afternoon from 2 until 4 PM prior to the service. For those wishing to make memorials contribution in lieu of flowers, the family suggests: The American Heart Association, 246 Davis Road , Augusta , GA 30907.
Gloria Harley (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Gloria Fuller Harley, 58, of Redd Circle, entered into rest June 17, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Harley, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Cumberland AME Church. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara (MacArthur) Glover; a son, Willie James Harley, Jr.; one sister, Christine (Travis) Scott; two brothers, Russell Fuller and Willie Fuller all of Aiken; 9 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence. G.L. Brightharp & Son's Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken, S.C.
Jessie Small (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
GREENSBORO, Ga. - Mrs. Jessie Cleone Wright Small, 103, died Saturday, June 17, 2006. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Adrian, Mich. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday night at McCommons Funeral Home. McCommons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Davis (KEYSVILLE, Ga.)
KEYSVILLE, Ga. - The funeral service for Mr. Johnnie 'Edgar Butler' Davis will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at Phinazee & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willie J. Jackson, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Pines Cemetery. His loving family will cherish his memories. Phinazee & Son Funeral Home (706) 554-5500.
James Elmore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mr. James Henry 'Bubba' Elmore, 68, died June 15, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2006 at Beautiful Gate Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, one son, five stepsons, two brothers, five sisters, 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and 15 step-grandchildren. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
Ann Wood (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Wood, age 86, will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Piney Mount United Methodist Church with interment to follow at the Westview Cemetery. Rev. Hugh Baxter will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday night from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville has charge of the arrangements. www.stanleyfuneralhome.com
Willie Mae Lawrence (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Willie Mae Shores Lawrence, age 76, beloved wife of Mr. Bobby Lawrence, entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced. Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Jean Thomas (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Betty Jean Thomas of Sugarberry Drive entered into rest Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at First Metropolitan Baptist Church with Rev. Enoch Ward officiating. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Walker Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 3313 Sugarberry Drive at 11:40 a.m. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2006 from 6 to 7 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories, her son Vincent (Annie) Thomas; grandchildren, Brandon and Bobby Thomas, III; mother, Rosa Thomas; sister, Ernestine King; six brothers, Bobby (Oddessa) Thomas, Sr., Earl (Gert) Thomas, John (Phyllis) Thomas, Larry Thomas, Ron Thomas, Anthony (Miranda) Thomas; two grandchildren; one devoted aunt, Julia Reuben and a host of other relatives and friends. Peoples Funeral Home Incorporated.
Hubert Denny Bennett (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - The funeral service for Mr. Hubert Denny Bennett of Graniteville, S.C., beloved husband of Rosalee Plunkett Bennett, will be conducted today, Monday, June 19, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Jones officiating. The interment will follow in the Graniteville Cemetery. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829.
Grace Shipman (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Solesbee Shipman will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Clearwater with Rev. John Bolin officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clearwater Building Fund, 17 Belvedere Road, Clearwater, SC 29822. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Katherine Davison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga.- Mrs. Katherine Louise Moore Davison, age 85, wife of the late Davenport Davison, Sr. entered into rest at Lake Crossing Health Center on Saturday June 17, 2006. Graveside services will be held today, Monday June 19, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dan White officiating. Survivors include two sons, Davenport Davison Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Appling, James Davison and his wife Claudia of Augusta; one daughter, Katherine Davison Dana and her husband Bruce of Appling; one brother, Henry Moore and his wife Bennie of Durham, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Richard Arnold Griffin and wife Tessa of Calhoun, GA., Carl Edward Griffin and wife Cyrise of Hartwell, GA, Katherine Jennifer Griffin of Cartersville, GA., Palmer Davison Ball and husband Michael of Spartanburg, S.C., Wallace Scales Davison of Charlotte, N.C., Elizabeth Sansom Willimon and husband William of Athens,GA., Mark Anthony Davison of Augusta, James Wiggie Davison of Augusta, and Susan Swanson Roberts and husband Chet of N. Augusta.; ten great grandchildren; two very special friends , Patsie and James Rahney of Augusta. Mrs. Davison was a member of Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church, and the Augusta Country Club, Wayside Garden Club, University Hospital Women's Board, the Junior League of Augusta- Emeritus status after fifty three years of membership. Donations may be made to Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church,1330 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta, GA 30904, or to the church of your choice. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Lake Crossing Health Center. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, Ga., 30904.
Willie Brooks White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Blanche Nisler Lea (AIKEN, S.C.)
Willie Mae Lawrence (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Shirley Hutson (OAKWOOD COMMUNITY, S.C.)
Fannie Pearl Hall (CAMAK, Ga.)
Johnnie Davis (KEYSVILLE, Ga.)
Katherine Davison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Betty Jean Thomas (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Beulah M. Evans (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Margaret Lewis (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Jessie Small (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
George L. Miller (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mary Katherine Aubrey (AIKEN, S.C.)
Grace Shipman (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
Betty Jean Thomas (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Hylda M. Rafoth (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Sue F. Hurst (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Grace Shipman (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
Kelsey John Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Clarice Wilkes (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Janet M. Cornell (SCHENEVUS, N.Y.)
Eugenia Dinkins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Willie Brooks White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Willie Mae Lawrence (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Allen R. Connors (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mildred T. Derrick (BLYTHE, Ga.)
Catherine B. Edwards (EVANS, Ga.)
James Arthur Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Eugenia Harper Blair (DEKALB, Ga.)
Katherine Davison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
James Elmore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mary Katherine Aubrey (AIKEN, S.C.)
Hubert Denny Bennett (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Hubert Denny Bennett (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Roosevelt Travis (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Sue F. Hurst (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Draw raises hopes for U.S. U.S. earns first point
FireBall look to remain undefeated
Overtime
In London, James Blake will face Lleyton Hewitt in today's final of the grass-court tournament at Queen's Club.
Goalie caps special day
Augusta FireBall goalkeeper Justin Papadakis played inspired defense in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Raleigh Elite.
Draw raises hopes for U.S. U.S. earns first point
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Bloodied but not beaten, the United States bounced back to hold Italy to a 1-1 tie Saturday night in an ugly World Cup game with three ejections, a disallowed American goal and wide-open play.
Area sports announcements
Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly.
A tie to be proud of
HAMBURG, Germany - Heart. Courage. Grit. Determination. Never has the U.S. soccer team sounded so proud of a tie.
FireBall look to remain undefeated
The Augusta FireBall are a game shy of the season's midway point. And they've plenty to think about - in a good way.
Overtime
In Halle, Germany, Roger Federer won his fourth consecutive title at the Gerry Weber Open on Sunday and tied Bjorn Borg's record of 41 consecutive grass-court wins with a 6-0, 6-7 (4), 6-2 victory over Tomas Berdych.
Outdoors calendar
NOTE: All the listed events are open to the public, although membership in some organizations may be required.
Now that's a fish
Mike Maddalena found his patience rewarded during a recent trip to Thurmond Lake, where he landed this 45-pound, 8-ounce fish that qualified for a Georgia Angler Award.
Fishing, fathers go together
Dads everywhere are loading up on cards, hugs and other spoils of the holiday that celebrates all things paternal.
Episcopalians elect first female leader in Anglican history
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Nevada Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori became the first woman picked to lead an Anglican province Sunday when she was elected presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, a groundbreaking and potentially divisive step that comes three years after the denomination ordained an openly gay bishop.
Lefty's edge is he really likes the test
Viewers luck out with laughs from 'Lucky Louie'
NEW YORK - Louis C.K. is describing his departure from his upstate New York home for a cross-country blitz to hype his new HBO comedy, "Lucky Louie." He had kissed his two little girls and told his wife good bye.
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
There are snowy mountains. There's the deep blue sea. Gals in bikinis. A dude with a mullet. And much running around.
Viewers luck out with laughs from 'Lucky Louie'
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
Rice loses no-hitter, beat Georgia 6-4
Rice loses no-hitter, beat Georgia 6-4
OMAHA, Neb. - Rice led by two runs and pitcher Eddie Degerman had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning against Georgia. But when the Owls came to bat in the bottom half, Degerman was out of the game and they found themselves down by two.
Aiken High student is perfect on language exams
University of South Carolina Aiken honorees
Aiken County Detention Center bookings
Class teaches flowery presentation of produce
Teacher supports students outside of classroom
Council ponders grants options
Sports never out of season for Fox Creek sophomore
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