Pet of the week
Casey, a female dachshund mix, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Across the river
INDIES AT THE IMPERIAL SERIES: Films at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St.; L'Enfant, today-Friday; The Devil and Daniel Johnston, June 28-30; Why We Fight, July 5-7; Cache (Hidden), July 12-14; The Passenger, July 19-21; $6 regular admission and $4 for seniors, students and military. Call (706) 722-8341
Camps give kids a taste of life in Colonial times
Molding battle-ready soldiers is no easy task, and Hunter Green-Myers had his work cut out for him.
Creative Goddesses make faces at each other
At Elizabeth Barnes' North Augusta home Friday, nearly a dozen women got plastered.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Events
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.
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
Milestones
Kristin Marie Bowman and Erin Ruth Watkins, both of Aiken, and Rhonda Lynn Sanders, of Gloverville, have been named to the dean's list at Columbia College.
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.
Reunions
North Augusta Class 1981: Seeking classmates for a 25-year reunion Saturday; call Daryl Smoldt at (803) 279-9533 or smoldtd@bellsouth.net; Melinda Shealy Burckhalter at (803) 279-6843 or metiger85@aol.com
This week
MUSIC IN THE PARK: 7 p.m. Thursdays; Maude Edenfield Park, 400 Buena Vista Ave., North Augusta; Thursday, Lillie Morris and Friends; June 29, Miriam Allen; July 6, Paul Roberts and the Fresh Music All-Star Dixieland Band; July 13, Splitrail; July 20, Montana Skys; July 27, Fort Gordon Signal Corps Band; free; (803) 442-7588
Aiken has an avenue of stately dwellings
The south side of Colleton Avenue is lined with antebellum houses, City Manager Roger LeDuc said, and many of the servants who worked in the homes lived on the north side of the street.
Dental screenings are planned for elementary pupils
A new program will provide some Aiken County elementary school pupils with free dental screenings this fall.
Dental screenings are planned for elementary pupils
A new program will provide some Aiken County elementary school pupils with free dental screenings this fall.
Best Friend Express has new routes, higher fares
Routes for the county's public transit system changed Monday to shorten ride times, and prices were increased June 1.
University of South Carolina Aiken graduates
The following students have graduated from the University of South Carolina Aiken:
Applause
Applause cover for June 22, 2006.
Johnson had a big league life
William Russell "Billy" Johnson, a former major league Rookie of the Year who went on to earn four World Series rings with the New York Yankees, died Tuesday.
Mets SS hits for the cycle
NEW YORK - Brandon Phillips hit a two-out, two-run single off Mets closer Billy Wagner in the ninth inning to help the Cincinnati Reds overcome Jose Reyes' cycle in a 6-5 victory over New York on Wednesday night.
Wood's outlook is bleak
CLEVELAND - Kerry Wood's comeback has hit a snag. Maybe even a season-ending one for the Chicago Cubs right-hander.
Cox helps Heels reach finals
OMAHA, Neb. - Jay Cox homered twice and made a great catch in the ninth inning to help North Carolina move to the College World Series championship round with a 6-5 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night.
Red Sox keep rolling on
BOSTON - Tim Wakefield pitched six strong innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to their fifth victory in a row with an 11-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Wood's outlook is bleak
CLEVELAND - Kerry Wood's comeback has hit a snag. Maybe even a season-ending one for the Chicago Cubs right-hander.
Baseball Today
St. Louis at Chicago White Sox (8:05 p.m. EDT). Jason Marquis goes for his 10th win of the season against the White Sox.
Baseball Today
Minnesota at Houston (8:05 p.m. EDT). Roger Clemens makes his first start of the season since agreeing to a $22 million contract to pitch for the Astros for the rest of 2006.
Ex-Braves thriving as managers
Fan-favorite Murphy led budding team
Smoltz clarifies talk of trades
ATLANTA - John Smoltz does not want to be traded. He has not been approached about a deal nor is he lobbying for one.
Atlanta Braves trivia
TRIVIA QUESTIONS
In the beginning
Eighty-eight-year-old Bobby Bragan tells the story with a smile that goes back 40 years.
Smoltz clarifies talk of trades
Up and Coming
Somewhere between going from Atlanta's team to what some dubbed to be "America's team."
Disastrous inning costs Atlanta win
Disastrous inning costs Atlanta win
ATLANTA - Braves pitcher Tim Hudson rarely walks the bases loaded or lets an opponent bat around.
Ex-Braves thriving as managers
The most identifiable player from the Atlanta Braves of the mid to late 1960s, the team's first handful of seasons in Georgia's capital city, undoubtedly is Hank Aaron.
Up and Coming
Somewhere between going from Atlanta's team to what some dubbed to be "America's team."
Fan-favorite Murphy led budding team
Former NBA star Charles Barkley once proclaimed he was not a role model. What athlete is these days?
Jewelers nervous about gold prices
New microchip shatters silicon speed records
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech and IBM Corp. announced Tuesday they shattered a microchip speed record in a development that could lead to advances in cell phones, radar technology and space exploration.
Jewelers nervous about gold prices
DENVER - After more than 30 years in jewelry design, John Atencio has built a reputation for heavier rings, necklaces and earrings.
New microchip shatters silicon speed records
Industries want widening of Doug Barnard Parkway
Two lanes of road, plus hundreds of trucks, plus hazardous materials, plus multiple railroad crossings, equals trouble.
Centers combine lifestyle efforts
Home-building rebounds
WASHINGTON - Construction of new homes and apartments, down for three straight months, staged what may turn out to be a temporary rebound in May.
Macy's Furniture to close
Goodbye, Macy's furniture store. Hello, lifestyle center.
Industries want widening of Doug Barnard Parkway
Centers combine lifestyle efforts
Plans for a lifestyle center at the intersection of Furys Ferry Road and River Watch Parkway are kaput.
Top-seeded Clemson ousted
OMAHA, Neb. - David Cooper went 5-for-5 with a home run and four RBI, including the go-ahead single in the eighth inning, in Cal State Fullerton's 7-6 victory over top-seeded Clemson in the College World Series on Tuesday.
Hephzibah golfer makes Links field on trip with wife
Paying the price for free speech
Courage or cowardice?
Congressional Democrats Tuesday turned up the volume of their retreat calls after the bodies of two missing U.S. soldiers were found murdered and mutilated.
An ill-gotten garden
Can a mob simply "annex" property belonging to you?
Immigration reform fizzling out
The Republican-controlled House is trying to let President Bush down as gently as possible on his dead-end road-to-amnesty immigration bill.
Immigration reform fizzling out
Paying the price for free speech
The First Amendment, along with the rest of the Bill of Rights, was ratified on Dec. 15, 1791.
People in the News
ATLANTA - Elton John has filed a lawsuit against the Fulton County tax assessors office, saying the county overvalued his penthouse condominium.
Concert calendar
KEM: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7; Bell Auditorium; $34.50, $39.50; (706) 722-3521
Club calendar
Send your club's entertainment information to karen.roberson@augustachronicle.com, fax it to (706) 722-7403 or call (706) 823-3708. Listings must be received by 6 p.m. Mondays.
Stuff to do
Nashville, Tenn., star Tracy Byrd flies into Augusta on Friday for a show at Coyotes, 2512 Peach Orchard Road. Mr. Byrd is best know for sing-along party anthems such as The First Step and Watermelon Crawl. Tickets are $25 general admission and $75 VIP admission, which includes dinner with Mr. Byrd and a meet-and-greet. For more information, call (706) 560-9245.
Mally's Bagels & Grits
ON THE MENU: French toast (made with homemade challah bread), $5.55; two eggs (served with choice of bagel, toast or biscuit and hash browns, breakfast potatoes or grits), $4.65; New Yorker (thin slices of roast beef with grilled onions, mushrooms and melted provolone on a fresh french roll, served with au jus; served with choice of bread with a pickle and coleslaw, potato salad, fries or chips), $7.50; chef salad (garden salad topped with ham, turkey, boiled egg, cheddar cheese and choice of dressing; served with choice of bread or bagel), $6.75
Applause calendar
Send your event schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send by fax to (706) 722- 7403. Send e-mail to steven.uhles@ augustachronicle.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.
PhysX chip makes video games more realistic
DALLAS - Carve a wrong turn in the deep powder of the video game "Stoked Rider: Big Mountain Snowboarding" and you'd better brace for an avalanche of swirling white snow engulfing everything as it crashes down the mountainside.
Spotted
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spotted.augusta.com
Galleries calendar
GET LISTED: Send exhibit schedules and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send by fax to (706) 722-7403. Send e-mail to steven.uhles@augustachronicle.com. Include a contact name and phone number.
Fresh fruit to chill out with
If a dessert tastes delectable we'll eat it any time of year, but when temperatures begin to soar, icy options become irresistible
Get caught in comfort of chicken and dumplings
Low-fat shrimp salad with avocado recipe
When you see avocado as an ingredient in a recipe that's nominally low-fat, it's a good sign. The "diet" element just can't be all that tough, with a mouthful of creamy avocado every now and then in the mix.
Get caught in comfort of chicken and dumplings
For soul-satisfying comfort, nothing equals a bowl of chicken and dumplings.
Quick pork steaks with plum glaze recipe
Fresh, fast and tasty. Those are words to make a cook happy, especially when they introduce a main-course dish that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes, like this smart combination of pork steaks with plum glaze, nicely browned on the grill.
Quick pork steaks with plum glaze recipe
Low-fat shrimp salad with avocado recipe
GreenJackets open second half on road
The Augusta GreenJackets begin the second half of their season today at Greensboro, looking to break what has become a string of second-place finishes in the division.
Jackets close out first half on the rise
It is easy for the Augusta GreenJackets to point to their home losses to last-place Kannapolis on June 10 and 11 as the reason they failed to catch Rome in the race for the first-half championship.
Open champion will play in Buick Open
GRAND BLANC, Mich. - U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy has committed to play alongside Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh at this year's Buick Open.
Carlisle earns top honor
In the world of surprises, this does not come as one.
Open champion will play in Buick Open
Carlisle earns top honor
In the world of surprises, this does not come as one.
GreenJackets open second half on road
Jackets close out first half on the rise
South Aiken, area schools see high coaching turnover
South Aiken, area schools see high coaching turnover
Bob Polewski couldn't pass it up. Neither could Carlos Hope. Or Randy Martin.
Football teams get head start in scrimmages
Football season is still more than two months away, but some area football teams have already hit the gridiron.
Football teams get head start in scrimmages
Football season is still more than two months away, but some area football teams have already hit the gridiron.
Thrilling series had little interest from TV audience
RALEIGH, N.C. - There was more scoring, plenty of intriguing story lines and hardly anyone watching at home in the United States
Thrilling series had little interest from TV audience
Entree salad keeps heat out of kitchen
When the weather heats up, my family's meals often are cooled down.
Entree salad keeps heat out of kitchen
Civic center needs a fresh approach
Keep supporting democracy in Iraq
Keep supporting democracy in Iraq
Critics of the Iraq war are fond of calling soldiers an "occupation force." This label troubles me, since it ignores the noble reason our brave men and women are serving there.Bob Harmon, Augusta
Writer may want to check the numbers
Regarding the guest column "Put gas prices in right perspective" (June 19): In 1981, gas was 81 cents per gallon, not $1.41 per gallon. Gas cost more than $1.40 per gallon in August 2003. In February 2000 the cost of gas was $1.06 to $1.16 per gallon. I challenge The Augusta Chronicle to check its archives for the cost of gas between 1979 and 1983. It was never $2 per gallon.Chris L. Whitley, CPA, North Augusta, S.C.
Burmeister's actions belie words
Civic center needs a fresh approach
A cost-effective and creative way to manage entertainment at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center would be to hire post facility interns of the Lincoln Center in New York. It is administered by Juilliard for one year, involving intense training with one of the best management teams in the United States.Michael J. Rhoden, North Augusta, S.C.
Writer may want to check the numbers
Burmeister's actions belie words
Sue Burmeister's recent column (" 'I was prepared to tell the truth: I was not involved' in scheme," May 26), with her seeming self-coronation for the Legislator of the Year/Mother of the Year Award, reminded me of that old line: "Just because you say it with conviction doesn't make it so!"Sid Gates, Augusta
Hydraulic hybrid trucks promise big fuel savings
Study: San Andreas fault overdue for big quake
Proper maintenance saves air conditioner
Grain diversity is gaining in popularity
Grain diversity is gaining in popularity
ALBANY, N.Y. - Amid the aisles of spaghetti and canned peas, cereals and breads made with mysterious-sounding grains like amaranth and quinoa are sprouting up at major supermarkets.
Hydraulic hybrid trucks promise big fuel savings
WASHINGTON - Recognize that familiar United Parcel Service truck with the trademark brown paint job? Look twice. The government unveiled its model Wednesday, replete with a new hybrid hydraulic system.
Study: San Andreas fault overdue for big quake
LOS ANGELES - New earthquake research confirms the southern end of the San Andreas fault near Los Angeles is overdue for a Big One.
Living briefs
Actor Doug Savant (Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place) is 42.
Proper maintenance saves air conditioner
In 100 years since Willis Carrier patented his "apparatus for treating air" - a 1902 invention he used to combat humidity inside a printing company - people the world over have marveled at the cooling powers of air conditioning.
Hockey team can compete with best
Hockey team can compete with best
The members of the Augusta Junior Lynx weren't sure what to think of the townspeople in Lake Placid, N.Y., but they were loving the celebrity treatment they received at the Can/Am Challenge Cup.
Avondale at work to sell plant, retain jobs
AIKEN - Avondale Mills Inc. has identified multiple buyers for its Woodhead Plant and is negotiating a sale that is expected to save another 125 jobs, a company official said Tuesday.
Department hears pleas for funding
As a caregiver at the CSRA Area Agency on Aging, Pat Ramey has seen many local families struggle to provide services for an elderly relative.
Woman is accused of shoplifting at Target
A woman remained in jail Wednesday night after being accused of shoplifting at a local retail shopping outlet.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Most of Georgia is in a mild to moderate drought after months of below-normal rainfall, state climatologist David Stooksbury said Tuesday.
Man pleads guilty in sex case
AIKEN - A Georgia man pleaded guilty Tuesday to soliciting sex over the Internet from a person he thought was a teenage girl, but was instead an undercover sheriff's deputy nabbing online predators.
Military official inspects training
The slaughter of two kidnapped U.S. soldiers in Iraq strengthens America's resolve to finish its mission overseas, Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey said Tuesday.
Drought situation restricts watering
Across the area
Richmond County authorities are looking for a man and woman who looted a beer cooler at an Augusta gas station Tuesday, a police report states.
Pills, friends keep her alive
Susie Fowler needs a daily pill to fight heart disease.
News you can use
Even before your baby's teeth come in, there are some things you can do to ensure their oral health. Here are some tips.
S. Carolina governor visiting troops in Iraq
COLUMBIA - Gov. Mark Sanford was in Iraq on Wednesday, meeting with members of the South Carolina National Guard who are serving near Tikrit.
Augusta might get $300,000 to aid cleanup
Augusta could get an additional $300,000 in federal money earmarked for cleaning up and redeveloping the Hyde Park community, where some residents claim they have been affected by toxic contamination.
DA cleared of wrongdoing
ATLANTA - A special prosecutor concluded Tuesday there is no basis to submit an assault complaint filed by a sheriff's deputy against District Attorney Paul Howard to a grand jury.
Rants and raves
THIS RANT IS for the person that wrote about women in flip-flops and their legs being out of shape. I think maybe the reason why you think women's legs are out of shape is because you don't have a shape yourself and you're just jealous.
News you can use
Activities and entertainment events scheduled for this week include:
Funding cut for Spanish novels
Woman dies in Milledgeville Road wreck
A woman died late this afternoon after a moving truck she was driving crashed head-on into a tree in south Augusta, officials said.
Department hears pleas for funding
Signs would warn of canal current
Warning signs might be in order near the Augusta Canal headgates after a June 9 incident in which a Savannah River canoeist paddled too close and was pulled through.
Study OK'd on spending with minorities, women
Augusta commissioners have taken a major step toward setting up a program to ensure that minorities and women get a piece of the local government spending pie.
Research could lead to breakthrough on Parkinson's
Drought situation restricts watering
ATLANTA - A potential pinch in state water supplies means Georgians won't be able to water their lawns in the heat of the day.
Yo! Rap the vote
ATLANTA - It's definitely no You Are My Sunshine - the classic tune former Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis wrote and sang on the campaign trail in the 1940s.
Blaze breaks out in apartment complex
A fire broke out at an Augusta apartment complex this morning after a woman fell asleep on her sofa while smoking a cigarette.
Tools to fight flu lacking, MCG expert says
Georgia and the rest of the country have yet to face up to some tough issues about what will happen if pandemic flu sweeps the country, an influenza expert at Medical College of Georgia said.
Fire damages furniture store
An Augusta furniture store caught fire early this morning.
Georgia will sue corps in water dispute
ATLANTA - With most of Georgia now in a drought, Gov. Sonny Perdue said Tuesday the state will sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for draining excessive amounts of water from the state's reservoirs.
Tools to fight flu lacking, MCG expert says
Funding cut for Spanish novels
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - In a suburban county where one out of six residents is Hispanic, the library board has axed money budgeted to buy more "adult Spanish fiction" - books such as the latest John Grisham thriller in Spanish or Marcela Serrano novel in its original language.
States rank lowest for graduation
Georgia and South Carolina have the worst graduation rates in the nation, according to a report released Tuesday.
Cost-cutting makes city workers steam steaming
Their sweat is pennies pinched.
How will you spend your extra minute?
Across South Carolina
FLORENCE - A 76-year-old man has been charged with the stabbing death of his live-in girlfriend.
Youngest pupils trail test average
Hundreds of Richmond County third-, fifth- and eighth-graders were in school this summer because they didn't pass the required portions of state tests, but they weren't alone in performing poorly.
County pads budget taxed by fuel costs
Cost-cutting makes city workers steam steaming
County pads budget taxed by fuel costs
Columbia County officials are preparing for a big hit to the wallet in the coming year because of gas costs.
Military official inspects training
Across the region
GRAY, GA. - Jones County commissioners have suspended the county's chief elections official, less than a month before the summer's scheduled primary elections.
Fun with nature
Will Sexton, 11, plays under a waterfall in the Chauga River at Chau Ram County Park near Westminster, S.C. Will and his sister, Kelly, were at the park with their mother, Jill, to enjoy some inexpensive recreation.
Water consumption hits peak early for season
Max Hicks could see the writing on the wall.
Across the area
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issued an increased ozone level warning Wednesday for Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick and Barnwell counties.
Hearing on termination of principal scheduled
Rants and raves
A RANT TO THE SLOBS who empty their ashtrays and throw their empty cigarette packs, bottles, cans and fast food junk onto the city streets. I pray that the first hundred years of their eternity will be spent picking up other people's trash.
Payment snag hurts hospitals
Foot-dragging by the federal government means Georgia hospitals will not be getting supplemental Medicaid payments many have been counting on before the end of the fiscal year June 30, hospital officials said.
News you can use
Activities and entertainment events scheduled for this week include:
Severe Burn
Georgia's scorching summers are no joke.
Cooling Centers 062206 - The Augusta Chronicle
Districts that split Athens upheld
ATHENS, Ga. - Voters in northeast Georgia's state Senate districts will choose their candidates based on maps redesigned by Republicans earlier this year, a visiting Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday, but the decision is likely to be appealed.
Pills, friends keep her alive
Susie Fowler needs a daily pill to fight heart disease.
Hearing on termination of principal scheduled
A termination hearing for Greenbrier Elementary School Principal Jon Pike will begin Monday.
Rants and raves
A RANT TO THE SLOBS who empty their ashtrays and throw their empty cigarette packs, bottles, cans and fast food junk onto the city streets. I pray that the first hundred years of their eternity will be spent picking up other people's trash.
Funds predicted for MOX project
AIKEN - Congress will allocate money next year to continue the construction of a factory at the Savannah River Site that will rid the nuclear reservation of large quantities of plutonium, a high-level government official predicted Tuesday.
S. Carolina governor visiting troops in Iraq
COLUMBIA - Gov. Mark Sanford was in Iraq on Wednesday, meeting with members of the South Carolina National Guard who are serving near Tikrit.
Budget avoids raising taxes
Unexpected revenue and additional budget cuts could mean no school tax increase for Richmond County property owners.
Rants and raves
THIS RANT IS for the person that wrote about women in flip-flops and their legs being out of shape. I think maybe the reason why you think women's legs are out of shape is because you don't have a shape yourself and you're just jealous.
Kid of the Day
Kirsten McKayla Davis, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Study OK'd on spending with minorities, women
$25,000 is approved to care for uninsured
In a 3-2 vote, Columbia County commissioners approved $25,000 Tuesday night for a group called Project Access to help provide comprehensive health care to the county's uninsured.
Lawsuit challenges sex offender law
How will you spend your extra minute?
It's going to be a long day.
Avondale at work to sell plant, retain jobs
City's land transfer gets OK
Augusta has cleared at least one hurdle in its plan to sell the Reynolds Street pension property for a $120 million riverfront development.
Budget avoids millage increase
AIKEN - The Aiken County Council passed its 2006-07 budget Wednesday without increasing the county's 70.5 millage and with $200,000 in funding to jump start redevelopment in blighted areas throughout the county.
Water consumption hits peak early for season
Signs would warn of canal current
Georgia will sue corps in water dispute
Woman is accused of shoplifting at Target
States rank lowest for graduation
Lawsuit challenges sex offender law
ATLANTA - A civil liberties group filed a federal class-action lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new Georgia law designed to crack down on people convicted of sexually abusing children, arguing that it is so strict that it would be impossible for offenders to live in most urban and suburban areas.
Augusta might get $300,000 to aid cleanup
Funds predicted for MOX project
Budget avoids millage increase
$25,000 is approved to care for uninsured
Youngest pupils trail test average
Districts that split Athens upheld
Kid of the Day
Taylor Marie Joiner, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Mickelson has silver lining on dark cloud
On the third day, Phil Mickelson rose again from his bed. It surely still felt like he'd descended into hell.
Man of Steel returns to screens of silver
Man of Steel returns to screens of silver
Faster than a speeding bullet, stronger than a locomotive and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, Superman has been an important player in pop culture since he donned his distinctive cape and tights.
Movie review: 'Click'
Adam Sandler is stuck between the boys' locker room and the teachers' lounge.
Mini reviews
Reviews without star ratings are from critics other than Roger Ebert. Listings are subject to change. Call theaters for times. For an online movie guide, see augustachronicle.com/movies.
'Tell Me' is a fitting end for rock band
'Tell Me' is a fitting end for rock band
It's difficult to find beauty in breaking up. The end of a relationship is often rife with hard feelings, sharp shouts and a bitter taste that never fully goes away.
Album is an emotional release for singer
NEW YORK - Christina Milian and Nick Cannon were seen as one of Hollywood's rare, wholesome couples. Then, Ms. Milian maintains, three years into their relationship she found out that the actor/rapper was being unfaithful. Ms. Milian got angry.
Album is an emotional release for singer
Sonic spotlight: Chris Gross
PLAYED WITH: Chris Goss and the Gitchaby Boys (with Bill Goss and Bill Quattlebaum), 2005-present; Zack Attack and the Big Macs (with Zach Pollard and Ben Goss), 2000-present
RISING KAHNE
A year ago, Kasey Kahne was mired in a sophomore slump and the conventional wisdom was that, besides struggling to figure out the new Dodge Charger, the kid simply was too impatient.
Gilliland makes a name for himself
It took a part-time racer with no sponsor making only his seventh career start to break up the stranglehold the Nextel Cup Series has had in the Busch Series.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Greg Specht
Greg Specht, North America operations manager for Ford Racing Technology, recently shared his views facing NASCAR, from the Car of Tomorrow to Toyota. Here are excerpts of that interview with Ford's public relations team:
Gilliland makes a name for himself
Heat arrives in Miami to a hero's welcome after win
MIAMI - And after the sixth game, they rested.
Cuban fined for shenanigans
DALLAS - Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $250,000 on Tuesday for his outbursts after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and commissioner David Stern said he's getting tired of the team's antics.
Wade leads Heat to first title
DALLAS - Dwyane Wade dazzled Dallas one last time - and with a sizzling four-game comeback, the Miami Heat are NBA champions for the first time.
Heat arrives in Miami to a hero's welcome after win
Wade leads Heat to first title
Grace L. Delaney (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. -The Mass of Christian Burial for Miss Grace L. Delaney, 89, of Belvedere, SC, who died June 19, 2006, will be conducted this Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father Peter Clarke celebrant. Final Prayers and Commendation in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Full Military Honors will be accorded. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.poseyfuneralhome.com
Lillie Hillary (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Funeral service for Mrs. Lillie Thurmond Hillary will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Whole Life Ministries with Dr. Sandra Kennedy officiating. Interment will be in Old Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence of Justine Hillary, 51 Casaline Dr., North Augusta. G.L. Brightharp & Son's Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
Alberta G. Horne (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Alberta G. Horne, 63, wife of the late Ronald S. Horne, of Hutchinson Drive, entered into rest Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 24, 2006 in the chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Dr. Jesse L. Goldman officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Powell, William Hall, Chris Lamb, Kenny Stevens, Randy Scruggs and Barry Chears. Mrs. Horne was born in Rochester, NY and had lived in North Augusta for the past twenty-nine years. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and was a volunteer with Hope Homes. Mrs. Horne retired from the Gorham Bronze Company. She was preceded in death by a son Ronald Wayne Horne. Survivors include two sons, Charles E. Horne and David A. Horne both of North Augusta; three daughters, Charlene H. Melton (Alex), Bobbi S. Powell (Mike) and Linda M. Horne (Wally) all of North Augusta; one brother, Wayne Gowin (Connie) of Towanda, PA; sister-in-law, Barbara Carey of North Augusta; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two nieces and two nephews. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home Friday, June 23, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Hope Homes, 1744 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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. Mrs. Evans, a native of Augusta, was a graduate of Lucy Laney High School. She was a former employee of University Hospital and was a member of Beulah Grove Baptist Church. 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.
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. The remains will in state in the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
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 service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 4 p.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Rev. Reginald Jones officiating. Mr. Jones, a native of Jersey City, N.J., lived in New York many years before moving to Augusta. He was a self-employed contractor. 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. (Glendora) Robinson, III, Jersey City, N.J.; stepbrother, John L. Robinson IV, 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., Floria Jones, Hephzibah; great-uncle, Sammie (Winnie) Robinson, Barnwell, S.C.; sister-in-law, Diane (Randy) Holland, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and a host of other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga. 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 service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 4 p.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Rev. Reginald Jones officiating. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Alma Marie Garvin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 18, 2006 in the University Hospital, Mrs. Alma Marie 'Tunky' Garvin of R.A. Dent Blvd. She is survived by one son, Mr. Percell (Ruby) Garvin; one daughter, Mrs. Yvonne S. Cail; a special cousin, Mrs. Ella Louise Prince, all of Augusta; two grandchildren, Pierre C. (Donna) Cail and Tammy Cail McRae; four great-grandchildren, Niki Cail, Misty McRae, Matthew McRae and Ryan Cail; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Martinez, Ga., of which Rev. George Smith is pastor. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Martinez, with Rev. John Lockhart officiating. Funeral processional will leave 515 Hillwood Circle at 10:30 a.m. Friends may contact the family at 515 Hillwood Circle. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1880's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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. The remains will in state in the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Virginia Myers (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Entered into rest June 19, 2006, Hannah Virginia Myers, infant daughter of James E. and Cheryl Jones Myers of Aiken. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Keith and Susan Jones, and paternal grandparents, Doug and Lynn Cohen, and a sister, Angel Myers. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in Aiken Memorial Park with Rev. Todd Smith officiating.
Lewis G. Tyson (LOGANVILLE, Ga.)
LOGANVILLE, Ga. - Lewis G. Tyson, Jr., age 79, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2006 at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens, Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30045, 770-962-3100.
Kate Ellen Josey (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday, June 19, 2006, Mrs. Kate Ellen Josey, 91, of Belvedere, SC, widow of the late Charlie Josey. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:00 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bath, SC, with Pastor Louis Swanson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Josey will be placed in the church at 2:00 this afternoon. The family has asked that if so desired memorials be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church, c/o the cemetery fund, 1050 Pine Grove Rd., Beech Island, SC 29842. Friends may call at the residence, 505 Lucy Ave., Belvedere, SC. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC
Alice Faye Jordan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Alice Faye Jordan (White) entered into rest at Medical College of Georgia on Monday, June 19, 2006. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 23, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 1134 Telfair Street, Augusta, Ga. with The Reverend George Webb officiating. Burial to follow in S.C.. Survivors include her former husband, Harriel Richard White, Augusta; two sons, Richard S. White and Edward Clifford White, both of Augusta; seven grandchildren, Tana Michelle White, Dalton Scottie White, Dylan Richard White, Cynthia Anjel White, Richard Scottie White, II, Precious Faye White, Jessica Lynn White; four sisters and five brothers. The family will receive friends tonight, Thursday June 22, 2006 from 6-8P.M. at Elliott Sons Telfair Street Chapel. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Barbara A. Armstrong (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Barbara A. Armstrong, age 69, entered into rest Monday, June 19, 2006 at her residence. Family members include her husband of 48 years Paul W. Armstrong of Augusta; her children, Sheryl L. Conover and Mark A. Armstrong both of Augusta; granddaughter Colleen M. Conover of Augusta; six brothers, Herbert Holmes of San Diego, CA., Larry Holmes of Mechanicsville, VA., Garland Holmes and Michael Holmes both of Charles City, VA., Gary Holmes and Gordon Holmes both of Richmond, VA.; five sisters, Teresa Farrison of Scottsdale, AZ., Gloria Whitehead of Charles City, VA., Mariam Old Coyote of Crow Agency, MT., Margaret Jones of Charles City, VA., Andrea Wingfield of Richmond, VA.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Armstrong was preceded in death by a grandson, Barry J. Conover who died in 2002. Mrs. Armstrong was a native of Charles City, VA., the daughter of the late Meredith L. Holmes and Dorothy Adkins Holmes. She lived in Augusta for the past 26 years and was a member of Central Church of Christ where she was active with various Ladies Groups of the church. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 11:00 am Saturday, June 24, 2006. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006. Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson's Association, Georgia Chapter, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, Ga. 30359 Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 (706)798-8886 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
William R. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. William Russell Johnson, Sr., 87, beloved husband of Louise Robinson Johnson, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM at The Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Ruffin, Dr. Al Cadenhead and Dr. Gordon Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Johnson, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, was a professional baseball player. He joined the New York Yankees in 1943, and was named Rookie of the Year. He missed the next two seasons to serve in the United States Army during World War II, but after the war ended, he returned to baseball. He played in four World Series with the Yankees in 1943, 1947, 1949 and 1950. He was selected to the All Star Team in 1947. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1951, and ended his baseball career two years later. He then went to work for the Graniteville Company as a shipping supervisor, and retired after almost 30 years of service. He was a member of The Hill Baptist Church, and a member of the Sim Folk Men's Sunday School Class. In addition to his wife Louise, he is survived by a son, William Russell Johnson, Jr. and wife, Janice; a daughter, Brenda Johnson Prince, and husband, Abbie, and a sister, Ann Johnson Frietag, of Waldwick, New Jersey. His grandchildren include Paula Prince Hughes, and husband, Chip, Taylor Leigh Johnson, Marty Danielle Hutto, and Jason Kirk Hutto. Pallbearers will be Scott Rodgers, Dr. J. Ben Deal, Dr. Bo Sherwood, Billy Hester, Gary Frietag, Kenny Frietag, Dr. Kevin Westra, and Jack Corley. If so desired, memorials may be made to The Hill Baptist Church, 2165 Kings Way, Augusta, Georgia, 30904, or to the Baptist Children's Home, 9420 Blackshear Highway, Baxley, Georgia, 31513. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, June 23, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., 733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Stewart C. Lilly (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Stewart Calvin Lilly, beloved husband and father, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Stewart is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Jo Helmintoller Lilly; his two sons, Michael Stewart Lilly and Rayman L. Lilly; and his daughter, Hallie Lilly Merry, all of Augusta. He was 68. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son, 4:00 PM, Thursday June 22, 2006. Honorary Pallbearers are Alan Michelzyck, Willy Dickerson, Rich Aglio, Jimmy Wheeler, Gary Arthur, and Thomas Giffen. Stewart was born in Jumping Branch, West Virginia on July 27, 1937. He graduated from Hinton High School in 1955. After High School, he entered the Air Force. He joined Continental Can in 1959 and worked at their Hopewell, VA and Augusta Plants. He retired in 2001 after 40 years of service from International Paper as a safety instructor at the Augusta plant. Stewart lived in Augusta 31 years. He was a member and deacon of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He was actively involved in sports his entire life: He played football in high school, was an avid golfer and handball player, and he coached teams which included both his sons. Stewart considered his most important achievement his family which includes six grandchildren to whom he was devoted: Robert Cozart, Kay Lilly, Jonathon Lilly, Jordan Lilly, Mason Lilly, and Veronica Merry. Stewart exemplified the values from his upbringing in the mountains of West Virginia. He was kind, considerate and faithful; he knew no strangers. Other immediate survivors include his mother, Mrs. Reva M. Lilly, of Jumping Branch, WV; two sisters, Margie (Mrs. Gary) Arthur of Ona, WV and Andora (Mrs. Tom) Giffen of Bluefield, VA.; nieces, including Shelley (Mr. Kelly) Harbour Milton, WV, Angela (Mr. John Lewis, Ona, WV, Jennifer (Mrs. Erik) Vaderson, Savannah, Ga and Greta (Mrs. Brian) Valeyko, Alexandria, VA; an uncle, Paul Farley, Midway, WV and an aunt Amma Bragg, Hopewell, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 3551 Wheeler Rd. Augusta, Georgia 30909. The family will receive friends (this evening) Wednesday, from 6PM until 8PM at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lillian C. Chard (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Mrs. Lillian C. Chard, 91, died Tuesday, June 20th. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Dyches Funeral Home Chapel. Burial following in the Barnwell County Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dyches Funeral Home. The family has entrusted Dyches Funeral Home of Barnwell with the arrangements.
Grace L. Delaney (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - The Mass of Christian Burial for Miss Grace L. Delaney, 89, of Belvedere, SC, who died June 19, 2006, will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father Peter Clarke celebrant. Final Prayers and Commendation in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Full Military Honors will be accorded. Miss Delaney was a native of Lexington, Kentucky, having made Belvedere her home for 35 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, a member of the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post #71, a former member of the Pilot Club, the Augusta Genealogical Society and a former board member of the Matte C. Hall Nursing Home. Miss Delaney retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Major and was a Veteran of World II. She was retired from the Medical College of Georgia, where she established the Premature Nursery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post#71. A Vigil for the Deceased will be conducted at the funeral home this Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock followed by visitation until 9. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joseph Merriweather (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Joseph Merriweather, Sr., of McCauley St., entered into rest Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery. Survivors are three daughters, Julia (Edward) McCullers, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Harriett M. Brown, Ruby Garnett, Augusta; two sons, Joseph (Delores) Merriweather, Jr., Augusta, Johnny (Barbara) Merriweather, Colonial Heights, Va.; one brother, James Bernard (Annie) Merriweather, Atlanta; two sisters, Reba Booker, Estelle Lemon, Augusta; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence of his daughter-in-law, Delores Merriweather, 517 Ponte Vedra Ct. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James Arthur Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Elder James Arthur Bryant of E. Walker Street, entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Emmanuel Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. He was a native of Barnwell, S.C., retired from the City of Augusta as a Meter Repairman and then retired from Augusta College as a Maintenance Plumber. He was also and Independent Plumber. Survivors are his wife, Margaret Bryant, Augusta; one daughter, Leslie (Rickey, Sr.) Bryant Green, Augusta; one brother, Samuel Bryant, Augusta; two grandchildren, Arielle Ferrell, Ariana Green, Augusta; sister-in-law, Juanita (Warren) Oarr, Cincinnati, Ohio; godchildren, Jennifer Scott, Ernest Hardin, Augusta; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home this evening from7 to 8 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert L. Schrader (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Robert L. Schrader, age 73, entered into rest Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 (706)798-8886
Dennis Allen Hughes (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Dennis Allen Hughes, age 59 widow of Mrs. Barbara Ann Stevens Hughes of 1343 Lakeview Drive, died Monday evening June 19, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday June 22, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Adrian Burrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. Pallbearers will be Timmy Usry, Glenn Allen, Ricky Phillips, Stan Morris, Tim Smith and Robert Milford. Mr. Hughes was a native of McDuffie County and had worked with Knox Rivers, and retired from Reeves Construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He is survived by daughter, Lisa Marie (Ronnie) Black of Gibson; son, Jutson Marcus Hughes of Gibson; two sisters, Martha Phillips of Thomson, and Bobbie Scott of Hephzibah; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The Hughes family may be contacted at the residences 1343 Lakeview Drive, in Thomson, or at the funeral home where they will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 PM Wednesday June 21, 2006. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Annie Fowler (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ruth Madden Fowler,83, of Aiken, who died Tuesday, will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 9am at Millbrook Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, June 23, 2006 from 7-9p.m. at George Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Visit www.GeorgeFuneralHomes.com to view the complete obituary and sign the online condolence register.
Gloria F. Harley (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services will be 2 p.m., today, June 21, 2006 at Cumberland AME Church with Rev. Moses Miller officiating. The remains will lie in state in the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family assemble at her residence, 108 Redd Circle, at 1:30 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken (803) 648-0134.
Sharon Whitehead (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Sharon Sumner Whitehead died on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Funeral services will be Friday, June 23rd, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary. Interment will be in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary Thursday evening from 6 - 8 PM and at the home of Charles and Martha Flanders. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary.
Gary Lee Mimbs (DUBLIN, Ga.)
DUBLIN, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Gary Lee Mimbs, Sr., age 52, will be held Friday at 3:00 P.M. at the Dudley Baptist Church with interment to follow at the Foskey Cemetery. Rev. Christy Bandy and Mr. Brian Puckett will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Stanley Funeral Home of Dublin has charge of the arrangements.
Robert L. Schrader (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Robert L. Schrader, age 73, entered into rest Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 (706)798-8886
Mildred G. Bell (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Funeral services will be at the graveside in Westover Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m., today, June 21, 2006. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga.
Eddie Harris (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Eddie Harris, Sr., 77, of Ridge Road, entered in rest June 20, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
Joseph Merriweather (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Joseph Merriweather, Sr., of Milledgeville Rd., formerly of McCauley St., entered into rest Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are three daughters, Julia McCullers, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Harriett M. Brown, Ruby Garnett, Augusta; two sons, Joseph (Delores) Merriweather, Jr., Augusta, Johnny (Barbara) Merriweather, Colonial Heights, Va.; one brother, Bernard (Annie) Merriweather, Atlanta; two sisters, Reba Booker, Estelle Lemom, Augusta; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence of his daughter-in-law, Delores Merriweather, 517 Ponte Vedra Ct. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Dennis Allen Hughes (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Dennis Allen Hughes, age 59, widow of Mrs. Barbara Ann Stevens Hughes of 1343 Lakeview Drive, died Monday evening June 19, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday June 22, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Adrian Burrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Eloise Collier (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mrs. Eloise Collier, 65, of Swainsboro, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Heritage Health Care Center following an extended illness. Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. James Baptist Church. Burial will following in Swainsboro City Cemetery. Mosley's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Whitehead (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Sharon Sumner Whitehead died on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Funeral services will be Friday, June 23rd, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary. Interment will be in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary Thursday evening from 6 - 8 PM and at the home of Charles and Martha Flanders. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary.
Wilhelmena Cherry (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C.- Mrs. Sara Wilhelmena Walton Cherry entered into eternal rest Friday, June 16, 2006. Affectionately known by her family and friends as Wilhelmena, she was the first born child on December 16, 1914 to William and Julia Walton of Augusta, Ga. She graduated from the Haines Institute in 1932 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Talladega (AL) College in 1936. Later she earned a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education from South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S.C. Wilhelmena married Council C. Cherry, January 20, 1937. To this union was born Marilyn Ann. Mrs. Cherry served 35 years as a junior high and elementary school educator. She was a member and deaconess of Friendship Baptist Church, Aiken, S.C.; president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Zeta Chapter, Talladega College; a member of the Delvers Bridge Club of Aiken; and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Effingham Lodge, No. 98, Aiken. Mrs.Cherry was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Julian William Walton, Sr. and a sister, Ruth Walton Jones Ellis. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Dr. Marilyn Cherry (Charles) Davis, Atlanta; her loving granddaughter, Cheryl Maria Davis (Damon), Nashville, Tenn.; and her two great-granddaughters, Italia Camille Snyder and Savannah-Rae Snyder; a very special friend, Mr. T.A. Hammond, Aiken; and a host of other loving family and friends. Viewing, Wednesday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Omega Omega Service, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 7:00 p.m. at Jackson Brooks Funeral Home, 126 Fairfield St., NE Aiken, SC 29801. (803) 649-6123. The remains will lie in state at the church on Thursday, June 22 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Homegoing celebration will be held Thursday, June 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 515 Richland Ave., E. Aiken, S.C., 29801. (803) 648-9290. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made in the form of contributions payable to the Sara Wilhelmena Walton Cherry Memorial Scholarship, Talladega College, c/o Cherry-Davis Family, 4140 Welcome All Terrace, College Park, Ga., 30349. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Freeman Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Freeman Jones, Jr., of Rosier Rd., entered into rest Monday, June 19, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Lillie Jones; one son, Freeman C. Jones, Augusta; three daughters, Elaine Hall, Tieleasha Jones, Anitra Jones, Augusta; three sisters, Inez Holmes, New York, Willie Mae Rouse, Connie Gordon; two brothers, Robert L. Jones, Gary A. Jones, Augusta; one aunt, Ruth Clinton, Augusta; nine grandchildren, LaFrayna Jones, Quinton Clay, Jalen Jones, Jakobe Jones, Seth Williams, Leonard Moore, Jr., Brandi Ross, Desiree Ross, Princess Ross; one great-grandchild; adopted daughters, Shante Gomillion, Kristen Lewis; mother-in-law, Emily Overton; devoted sister-in-law, Diane Baker; devoted brother-in-law, Joseph Overton; and a host of other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Ray Hegler (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Ray Hegler will be held on Friday, June 23, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at Levels Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Scales, David Laird and Gareth Hegler officiating. Interment will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave. SW Aiken. Mr. Hegler, 81, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Hegler was born to Ernest R. and Maude Hinson Hegler in the White Bluff Community of Lancaster County on July 5th, 1924. He attended White Bluff Grammar School and Flat Creek High School. As a young man, he helped his father farm. He also worked some at the Mineral Mining Corporation. He was inducted into the U.S. Navy on May 16, 1944. He took his training at Camp Perry, VA. He was assigned as a gunner on a transport ship operated by the Merchant Marines. He made six round trips to Europe and was discharged on January 23, 1945. He worked with Springs Cotton Mill Construction for seven years before going to work for DuPont at the SRP in July of 1953. He worked as a welder and machinist and retired as a machine foreman in 1982. He worked as a funeral director's assistant at George Funeral Home for seventeen years after his retirement from DuPont. Ray was a member of Levels Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and brotherhood director. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Carroll Brown (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Mr. Carroll Brown, 51, of 511 Mims St., entered into rest June 20, 2006. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mr. Brown was a member of Jeter Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Johnnie Simpkins, Columbia, S.C. and Melanie Brown, Edgefield; four brothers, George E. Brown, James Brown, both of Edgefield, Gregory Brown, Charleston, S.C. and Charles Brown, Columbia; and host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends may call the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral St., Edgefield, (803) 637-4900.
Lillie Hillary (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Lillie Thurmond Hillary, 57, of Clinton Way entered into rest June 19, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Hillary, a native of Edgefield County was a 1967 graduate of W.E. Parker High School. She was a member of Whole Life Ministries. Survivors include her husband, Joshua Hillary; a son, Jerome Martin; six sisters, Emma (Willie) Blocker, Roberta Edwards, Earnestine (Ralph) Garrett, Patricia Cooks, Diane Adams and Sally (Obadiah) Cooks; three brothers, Alonzo Cooks, Melvin (Joyce) Cooks and Calvin (Sallie) Cooks; sisters-in-law, Martha Lee, Mattie Hillary, Rebecca Hillary and Justine Hillary; brothers-in-law, Robert (Clara) Hillary, Joseph (Carrie) Hillary, Alex (Shirley) Hillary, Peter (Margie) Hillary, Rufus Hillary, Jr., Issac (LeVern) Hillary, Ira (Cassandre) Hillary and Nelson (Roxanne) Broadwater; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence of Justine Hillary, 51, Casalina Drive, North Augusta. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Eugenia Harper Blair (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mrs. Eugenia Harper Blair went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2006 in Dekalb County, Georgia. Her fond and loving memories will forever be cherished by her beloved 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, Pearlicia ( Annie) Harper, Paula C. Jones, Angel ( Kevin) Wright; brothers, Hampton Lavell Jones, Carlos Mack, and Marcus Mack; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, others relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, June 23, 2006 at Kinsey & Walton Chapel with Pastor Richard Peoples officiating of Faith Outreach Ministries. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, 706)790-8858.
Sallie Naomi Wilson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Wilson went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2006 while in St. Joseph Hospital, Mrs. Sallie Naomi Wilson, 83, beloved wife of Paul E. Wilson of Augusta. Mrs. Wilson was born in Beech Bluff, Tenn. and had lived in Augusta since 1969. She was a member of Luray Baptist Church in Luray, TN. Additional survivors include her daughters, Paulette Wilson and Annice W. Meeler and her husband, Zack of Martinez, GA; her sons, Bobby L. Wilson and his wife, Sherrel of Martinez and Bruce A. Wilson of Augusta; grandchildren, Melissa Daniel, Kimberly Wilson, Chad Wilson, Shannon Jenkins, Leslie Hayes and Dana Meeler; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Harold E. Wilkins, Huron, TN and a sister, Selith M. Pinson of Jackson, TN. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her son Kenneth Edward Wilson. Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 10:00 AM, in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Marion Jay officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th St., 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022 or to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd. Augusta, GA 30904. 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 17, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Irvington Missionary Baptist Church, Allendale, Co., S.C. with Rev. W.H. Burson officiating. Burial will be at Beautiful Gate Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Allendale Co., S.C. Mrs. Allen was a native of Barnwell Co., S.C. and was a member of the Irvington Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board. Mrs. Allen's hobby was fishing. 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. The family will receive friends this evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moses Baptist Church. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Alma Marie Garvin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. -Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Marie 'Tunky' Garvin of Gilbert Manor will be conducted today, June 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the graveside at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Martinez, of which Rev. George Smith is pastor, with Rev. Marion Williams officiating. Funeral processional will leave 515 Hillwood Circle at 10:30 a.m. Friends may contact the family at 515 Hillwood Circle. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1880's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie Marshall (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Funeral service for Rev. Willie (Bubba) Marshall of Harrison, Dr., Thomson, Ga., will be held on Friday, June 23, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at the Stamps Branch Baptist Church, Warren County, Ga., Rev. Robert Martin officiating, interment in the church cemetery. The remains will only be viewed at the church beginning at 12:30 until the hour of service. There will be no viewing at the funeral home. Rev. Marshall was a McDuffie County native and a 1968 graduate of the former R.L. Norris High School. He was an associate pastor of Stamp Branch Baptist Church and had been employed as a meter reader with the Georgia Power for over 20 years. Survivors are a loving, devoted and dedicated wife, Mrs. Valerie Leverette Marshall; a loving daughter, Christina Marshall; a grandson, Jacambrian Rashaad Amir Marshall all of the home; a stepson, Darrel Rivers of Warrenton, Ga.; three loving brothers, Sheriff Logan (Johnnie Mae) Marshall and Wyman (Gloria) Marshallall of Thomson, Marion (Stephanie) Marshall of Augusta; nephews, niece, in-laws, other relatives and friends. The cortege will leave the residence at 1:55 p.m. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson, Ga., in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Eddie Harris (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Eddie Harris, Sr., 77, of Ridge Road, entered in rest June 20, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Ave., North Augusta, S.C.
Alice Faye Jordan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Alice Faye Jordan (White) entered into rest at Medical College of Georgia on Monday, June 19, 2006. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 23, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 1134 Telfair Street, Augusta, Ga. with The Reverend George Webb officiating. Burial to follow in S.C.. Survivors include her former husband, Harriel Richard White, Augusta; two sons, Richard S. White and Edward Clifford White, both of Augusta; seven grandchildren, Tana Michelle White, Dalton Scottie White, Dylan Richard White, Cynthia Anjel White, Richard Scottie White, II, Precious Faye White, Jessica Lynn White; four sisters and five brothers. The family will receive friends tonight, Thursday June 22, 2006 from 6-8P.M. at Elliott Sons Telfair Street Chapel. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Stewart C. Lilly (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. Stewart Calvin Lilly, beloved husband and father, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Stewart is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Jo Helmintoller Lilly; his two sons, Michael Stewart Lilly and Raymon LaMont Lilly; and his daughter, Hallie Lilly Merry, all of Augusta. He was 68. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son, 4:00 PM, Thursday June 22, 2006.. Honorary Pallbearers are Alan Michelzyck, Willy Dickerson, Rich Aglio, Jimmy Wheeler, Gary Arthur, and Thomas Giffen. Stewart was born in Jumping Branch, West Virginia on July 27, 1937. He graduated from Hinton High School in 1955. After High School, he entered the Air Force. He joined Continental Can in 1959 and worked at their Hopewell, VA and Augusta Plants. He retired in 2001 after 40 years of service from International Paper as a safety instructor at the Augusta plant. Stewart lived in Augusta 31 years. He was a member and deacon of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He was actively involved in sports his entire life: He played football in high school, was an avid golfer and handball player, and he coached teams which included both his sons. Stewart considered his most important achievement his family which includes six grandchildren to whom he was devoted: Robert Cozart, Kay Lilly, Jonathan Lilly, Jordan Lilly, Mason Lilly, and Veronica Merry. Stewart exemplified the values from his upbringing in the mountains of West Virginia. He was kind, considerate and faithful; he knew no strangers. Mr. Lilly was preceded in death by his father, Audrey W. Lilly. Other immediate survivors include his mother, Mrs. Reva M. Lilly, of Jumping Branch, WV; two sisters, Margie Arthur of Ona, WV and Andora Giffen of Bluefield, VA.; Nieces including Shelley Harbour Milton, WV, Angela Lewis, Ona, WV, Jennifer Vaderson, Savannah, GA and Greta Valeyko, Alexandria, VA; a special uncle, Paul Farley, Midway, WV and a special aunt, Amma Bragg, Hopewell, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 3551 Wheeler Rd. Augusta, Georgia 30909. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.
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 (Rev. Frank Visser), Brunswick, GA and a sister, Hazel Johnston, Clearwater, SC; five grandchildren, Donna Renee Harvey (Rev. Ronald), Highlands, CA, Cindy Jeffers (Gene), North Augusta, SC, LTC. Phillip Visser (Sherri), Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, Susie Berumen (Kenneth), Littleton, CO and Ben Visser, Blairsville, GA; thirteen great grandchildren, Christopher Harvey (Arelis), Amanda Moreland (Cameron), Cory and Shannon Rutland, Ashley, Brittney, Matthew, Caleb, Joshua and Alleigh Visser and Rebecca, Brenda, and Beverly Berumen; and one great-great grandson, Ayden Moreland.. Mrs. Cooper was born in Aiken County, SC to the late Odell and Lottie Wingard Swearingen. She retired from Swainsboro Printing and Finishing Co. Mrs. Cooper was a member of Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene. She served as a Sunday School Teacher and Missionary Society President for many years in Swainsboro, GA. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2 o'clock p.m. at Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene. Pallbearers will be T. Wayne Johnson, David Goodwin, Marvin Tanner, Wayne Cheselka, John Rutherford, Tim Wilson, Glibert Means and Bill Brummer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Copen Sunday School Class. Friends may call on Thursday and Friday evening from 6 until 9 at Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
Beatrice Hammond (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. - Mrs. Beatrice Merriweather Hammond, 92, of Hammond Dr., entered into rest June 21, 2006 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Hammond, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Carey Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mattie Hammond, Queens, N.Y., Walter Lee Reese, Augusta, Alberta (Johnny) Wimberly and Barbara (Henry) Smith, Trenton and Gloria (Harold) Jackson, Johnston; six sons, Charlie W. (Susie) Hammond, North Augusta, Otis (Louise) Hammond, Alex (Annie) Hammond, Trenton, Harvest (Rubenia) Hammond, North Augusta, Theodis (Shirley) Hammond, Trenton and Dennis (Addie) Carter, Columbia; one sister, Ellen Callaham, Trenton; one brother, Marshall (Rose) Merriweather; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Merriweather, Trenton, Sadie Young and Nancy Bell Broadwater, North Augusta; brother-in-law, Joseph Young, North Augusta; 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; godchildren, Rebecca Hillary and Darrell Brightharp, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the residence. G.L. Brightharp & Son's Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Grace L. Delaney (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. -The Mass of Christian Burial for Miss Grace L. Delaney, 89, of Belvedere, SC, who died June 19, 2006, will be conducted this Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father Peter Clarke celebrant. Final Prayers and Commendation in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Full Military Honors will be accorded. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.poseyfuneralhome.com
Veradine Donnelly ( SYLVANIA, Ga. and PALATKA, Fla.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. and PALATKA, Fla. - Veradine Donnelly, age 86, died Sunday, June 18, 2006 at her residence in Sylvania. Graveside Services at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Palatka Memorial Gardens in Paltatka, Fla. Interment will follow. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all local arrangements. 912-564-2331.
James Arthur Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Elder James Arthur Bryant of E. Walker Street, entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Emmanuel Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. Remains will lie in state at the church 12 noon until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 12:15 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
Johnnie Mae Williams (MIDVILLE, Ga.)
MIDVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Johnnie Mae Williams, 59, of Midville died Sunday, June 17, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. James Baptist Church with the Rev. Bennie Brinson officiating. Internment in Green Cemetery. Mosley's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dean Trull (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. -Funeral services for Mr. George Dean Trull, 61, of Riverbend Drive, Beech Island, SC, who died June 21, 2006, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Heights Baptist Church. Pastor Mark Canipe officiating. Interment in Southlawn Cemetery. Mr. Trull was a native of Canton, North Carolina, having made Beech Island his home for the past 25 years. He was a member of Heights Baptist Church and retired from Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Lear Trull; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Mandy Trull, Beech Island; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Zachary Dicks, New Ellenton, Anesia and Alan Meierhenry, Beech Island, Sara Jane and Paul Wrona, Arnold, PA; two brothers, Jerry Trull, Waynesville, NC and Roy Trull, Hazelwood, NC; two sisters, Carleen Duckett, Clyde, NC and Cathey Mehaffey, Canton, NC; eight grandchildren, Alexis Dicks, Jazmine Dicks, Brett Meierhenry, Derek Meierhenry, Alex Meirehenry, Rachel Wrona, Katie Wrona and Sean Wrona; mother-in-law, Edith Ford, Beech Island. Pallbearers will be Darrel Duckett, James Duckett, Jerry Dean Mehaffey, Eddie Smith, Mark Lear, Terry Trull, Dean Trull and Dewayne Mehaffey. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Thursday evening from 6 to 8. Memorials may be made to Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 1601 Williston Road, Beech Island, SC 29842. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Carolyn Houser (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Carolyn Houser entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at her daughter's residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Platt's Crawford Ave. Chapel with Dr. Rodger Murchison officiating. Burial will be private. Ms. Houser worked for Richmond County as a senior code enforcement officer for 25 years. She was affectionately known by her friends at work as "Hon". Survivors include her daughters, Donna Hollingsworth Wray and husband, Brian, and Holly Ann Hollingsworth Perry; her sisters, Cookie Schmidt and husband, Levi, of Martinez, Maxine Cleckley of Graniteville, and Delores Holdren of Savannah; a granddaughter, Amber; grandsons, Tyler and Adam, and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening, June 22, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dennis Allen Hughes (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Dennis Allen Hughes, age 59, widow of Mrs. Barbara Ann Stevens Hughes of 1343 Lakeview Drive, died Monday evening June 19, 2006 in the McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday June 22, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Adrian Burrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Swaing Williams (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mr. Swaing Williams, 59, of Swainsboro, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Emanuel Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 23, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Greater St. James Baptist Church. Interment in Swainsboro City Cemetery. Mosley's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
William R. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. William Russell Johnson, Sr., 87, beloved husband of Louise Robinson Johnson, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM at The Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Ruffin, Dr. Al Cadenhead and Dr. Gordon Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Johnson, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, was a professional baseball player. He joined the New York Yankees in 1943, and was named Rookie of the Year. He missed the next two seasons to serve in the United States Army during World War II, but after the war ended, he returned to baseball. He played in four World Series with the Yankees in 1943, 1947, 1949 and 1950. He was selected to the All Star Team in 1947. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1951, and ended his baseball career two years later. He then went to work for the Graniteville Company as a shipping supervisor, and retired after almost 30 years of service. He was a member of The Hill Baptist Church, and a member of the Sim Folk Men's Sunday School Class. In addition to his wife Louise, he is survived by a son, William Russell Johnson, Jr. and wife, Janice; a daughter, Brenda Johnson Prince, and husband, Abbie, and a sister, Ann Johnson Frietag, of Waldwick, New Jersey. His grandchildren include Paula Prince Hughes, and husband, Chip, Taylor Leigh Johnson, Marty Danielle Hutto, and Jason Kirk Hutto. Pallbearers will be Scott Rodgers, Dr. J. Ben Deal, Dr. Bo Sherwood, Billy Hester, Gary Frietag, Kenny Frietag, Dr. Kevin Westra, and Jack Corley. If so desired, memorials may be made to The Hill Baptist Church, 2165 Kings Way, Augusta, Georgia, 30904, or to the Baptist Children's Home, 9420 Blackshear Highway, Baxley, Georgia, 31513. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, June 23, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., 733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Alberta G. Horne (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Alberta G. Horne, 63, wife of the late Ronald S. Horne, of Hutchinson Drive, entered into rest Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 24, 2006 in the chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Dr. Jesse L. Goldman officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Powell, William Hall, Chris Lamb, Kenny Stevens, Randy Scruggs and Barry Chears. Mrs. Horne was born in Rochester, NY and had lived in North Augusta for the past twenty-nine years. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church and was a volunteer with Hope Homes. Mrs. Horne retired from the Gorham Bronze Company. She was preceded in death by a son Ronald Wayne Horne. Survivors include two sons, Charles E. Horne and David A. Horne both of North Augusta; three daughters, Charlene H. Melton (Alex), Bobbi S. Powell (Mike) and Linda M. Horne (Wally) all of North Augusta; one brother, Wayne Gowin (Connie) of Towanda, PA; sister-in-law, Barbara Carey of North Augusta; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two nieces and two nephews. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home Friday, June 23, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Hope Homes, 1744 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Freddie Jackson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Freddie Jackson, Sr. will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church. with the Rev. Winston Oliphant, officiating, the Eulogist will be Bishop Hezekiah Wroten. Burial will be in the Rosa Spring Society Cemetery. The funeral cortege will leave Pastor Freddie Jackson Jr.'s residence at 1p.m. Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.
Lizzie Allen (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Lizzie Allen entered into rest Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Irvington Missionary Baptist Church, Allendale, Co., S.C. with Rev. W.H. Burson officiating. Burial will be at Beautiful Gate Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Allendale Co., S.C. Mrs. Allen was a native of Barnwell Co., S.C. and was a member of the Irvington Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board. Mrs. Allen's hobby was fishing. 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. The family will receive friends this evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moses Baptist Church. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 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 service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 4 p.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Rev. Reginald Jones officiating. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Samuel Simowitz (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Samuel (Sammy) Simowitz, 66, died June 21, 2006. He was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Temie and Joseph Simowitz. He attended Richmond Academy and Tulane University where he was active in the Sigma Alphu Mu fraternity, and graduated from the University of Georgia. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a talented and knowledgeable realtor and instructor for over 30 years with Konter Realty and Tri County GMAC Real Estate Company. He spent 26 years teaching pre-license instruction and was widely respected in this field. He was instrumental in formulating and writing real estate textbooks and educational materials. He was a published author on the subject of ad valorem taxes in national real estate magazines. He was a Governor to the Georgia Realtors Institute, Past President of the Savannah Multi-List Corporation, and previous Life member in the Savannah Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club. He also served as a Former Chairman of the Chatham County Board of Tax Assessors. He was a founding member of the Savannah Barbershop Harmony Society, active member of the Savannah Folk Music Society and the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society. He was an accomplished guitarist with a passion for finger-style guitar playing. He spent many years teaching guitar at Armstrong University and through private lessons. In addition to his passion for classical guitar music, he was also an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a member of the Wednesday Night Social Club. Upon moving to Savannah, he was active at the Jewish Educational Alliance serving on the board and many committees. He was a member of the B'nai B'rith Jacob Synagogue and BBJ Brotherhood. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Harriet G. Simowitz; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Alan Lipsitz all of Savannah, GA; brother, Dr. Fredric Simowitz (Beverly) of St. Louis, MO; and sister-in-law, Marcia G. Hirsch of Savannah, GA. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery, with Rabbi Avidgor Slatus officiating. In his memory, donations may be made to the Congregation B'nai B'rith Jacob Synagogue, Hospice Savannah or a charity of donor's choice. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406, (912)927-1999. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Johnnie Mae Williams (MIDVILLE, Ga.)
Joseph Merriweather (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Eugenia Harper Blair (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Carroll Brown (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
Kelsey John Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Freddie Jackson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Dean Trull (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Mildred G. Bell (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Kate Ellen Josey (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
Sallie Naomi Wilson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lillian C. Chard (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Alma Marie Garvin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Willie Marshall (THOMSON, Ga.)
Alma Marie Garvin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Stewart C. Lilly (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lewis G. Tyson (LOGANVILLE, Ga.)
Wilhelmena Cherry (AIKEN, S.C.)
Dennis Allen Hughes (THOMSON, Ga.)
Swaing Williams (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Lillie Hillary (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
James Arthur Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Beulah M. Evans (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Beatrice Hammond (TRENTON, S.C.)
Eloise Collier (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Veradine Donnelly ( SYLVANIA, Ga. and PALATKA, Fla.)
Gloria F. Harley (AIKEN, S.C.)
Grace L. Delaney (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
James Arthur Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lillie Hillary (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Stewart C. Lilly (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Barbara A. Armstrong (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Samuel Simowitz (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Joseph Merriweather (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Cup host Germany wins 3rd in a row
U.S. team needs win plus help to survive
Overtime
Scott Brown, of North Augusta, and Kevin Kisner, of Aiken, each shot 64 on Monday at Brown Acres Golf Course in Chattanooga, Tenn., to qualify for this week's Nationwide Tour event.
Overtime
North Augusta's Lance Johnson will take a five-stroke lead into today's final round of the North Augusta Sertoma Junior Invitational.
Portugal proves its still a contender
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Portugal powered into the second round of the World Cup. Mexico scrambled through.
U.S. team needs win plus help to survive
NUREMBERG, Germany - Win and hope.
Portugal proves its still a contender
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Portugal powered into the second round of the World Cup. Mexico scrambled through.
Overtime
North Augusta's Lance Johnson will take a five-stroke lead into today's final round of the North Augusta Sertoma Junior Invitational.
Cup host Germany wins 3rd in a row
BERLIN - Germany, backed by its enthusiastic home crowds, has accomplished its first goal and sure looks ready to challenge for the World Cup.
Country music career has been a long party for Brooks & Dunn
Country music career has been a long party for Brooks & Dunn
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are on a roll this year, winning more awards, having one of the best singles of their career and even opening a show for The Rolling Stones.
Health and fitness calendar
The HEALTH AND FITNESS CALENDAR is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send information by fax to (706) 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augustachronicle.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.
Paine teacher composes pieces for ad, documentary
Music has been an important part of Don Cleary's life, but it's only been in recent months that the 54-year-old has received national attention for his compositions.
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles and marriage licenses.
Around the block
L'Enfant will be shown through Friday at the Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St., as part of the Indies at the Imperial series, which will show a newly released independent film each week through July. The films will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Tickets are $6 for regular admission and $4 for seniors, students and military. Call (706) 722-8341.
Can you find it?
This week's image has been on top of things since the early 1900s.
Links to the future
The Augusta Chapter of the Links inducted nine members May 25 at a ceremony held at the Pinnacle Club in Augusta.
Creative Goddesses give cheerful spirits free rein
At Elizabeth Barnes' North Augusta home Friday, nearly a dozen women got plastered.
Man takes girlfriend up, up and away, pops the question
After marriage is proposed, many women feel as though they're on cloud nine.
Pet of the week
Casey, a female dachshund mix, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Georgia Southern University- Statesboro graduates
The following area students have graduated from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro:
Lecture series will celebrate Wilson's birth
Toys, china and silver will be the focus of a three-part lecture series in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Woodrow Wilson.
Restaurant ratings
The following is a listing of restaurant ratings by the Richmond County Department of Environmental Health. Listed are the restaurant name, address, inspection date and the establishment's score (out of a perfect 100):
Events will emphasize need for HIV testing
The Richmond County Health Department will hold a luncheon and an evening event for National HIV Testing Day on Tuesday.
Kids have adventure at science camps
Learning about fossils and mummies might have been cool for some children at Fort Discovery's summer camp, but Leah Richards was more interested in loot.
Milestones
The Terminators won the third annual East Georgia Memorial Day Classic, a boys 11-and-under AAA baseball tournament held at the Diamond Lakes Sports Complex. Team members include Clint Hardy, Christian Hill, Cory Bryant, Taylor Widener, Landon Holley, Rusty Scott, Brad Roberts, Russ Maddrey, Austin Barton and Tray Roberts.
Reunions
WADLEY HIGH SCHOOL: Seeking classmates for a reunion Friday-Sunday, June 30-July 2; years include 1971-1985; call David Kelly at (706) 214-0173
This week
INDIES AT THE IMPERIAL SERIES: Films at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Imperial Theatre, 745 Broad St.; L'Enfant, today-Friday; The Devil and Daniel Johnston, June 28-30; Why We Fight, July 5-7; Cache (Hidden), July 12-14; The Passenger, July 19-21; $6 regular admission and $4 for seniors, students and military; (706) 722-8341
Seniors Calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fa x to (706) 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com. Include the name and number of a contact person.
Events will emphasize need for HIV testing
Paine teacher composes pieces for ad, documentary
Kids have adventure at science camps
Lecture series will celebrate Wilson's birth
Man takes girlfriend up, up and away, pops the question
Creative Goddesses give cheerful spirits free rein
Georgia Southern University- Statesboro graduates
Mickelson has silver lining on dark cloud
Secret identities put the adventure in some films
Lauren Conrad stays cool in 'The Hills'
LOS ANGELES - There were no cameras following Lauren Conrad as she entered the West Hollywood cafe.
Lauren Conrad stays cool in 'The Hills'
PhysX chip makes video games more realistic
Secret identities put the adventure in some films
In reality, there's not much use for a secret identity. Sure, the guy in the witness protection program and the undercover cop who put him there might have an argument in favor, but for most of the world, we are who we are.
Hephzibah golfer makes Links field on trip with wife
Since Paul Atchison was already accompanying his wife, Teresa, to Alpharetta, Ga., to visit her sister, he thought he'd try to qualify for the U.S. Public Links Championship while he was there.
Dental screenings are planned for elementary pupils
Best Friend Express has new routes, higher fares
Creative Goddesses make faces at each other
Aiken has an avenue of stately dwellings
University of South Carolina Aiken graduates
Camps give kids a taste of life in Colonial times
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