Playhouse puts on happy face for upcoming season
Lighter fare is on the menu at the Aiken Community Playhouse's main stage this season.
Aiken County Farmers Market
The Aiken County Farmers Market, at Williamsburg Street and Richland Avenue, sells fresh produce daily, depending on weather, from about 8:30 a.m. until vendors are sold out. Call (803) 643-4660.
This week
U.S. ROWING ASSOCIATION'S SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today; Langley Pond Park, off U.S. Highway 1; free; (803) 642-7559
Pupils roll up their sleeves to help Home Works
A group of middle school pupils teemed around a house on Edgefield Avenue last week, busily handling home repairs.
CSRA Bridge results
CSRA Bridge Results for June 12-18.
Libraries take kids Down Under with didgeridoo
Two Aiken County libraries took a trip Down Under on Wednesday.
Playhouse puts on happy face for upcoming season
Lighter fare is on the menu at the Aiken Community Playhouse's main stage this season.
Across the river
PATRIOTIC CONCERT AND BARBECUE SUPPER: 5 p.m. today; Savannah Rapids Pavilion, 3330 Evans to Locks Road, Martinez; Church of the Holy Comforter will sponsor the Savannah River Winds in a free patriotic concert with a barbecue supper to follow; dinner $6 adults, $4 children; (706) 210-1133
Wardlaw will miss pitcher's many talents
Wardlaw Academy's softball team will go into next season without its star pitcher - she graduated and is going to attend Charleston Southern University.
Wardlaw will miss pitcher's many talents
Wardlaw Academy's softball team will go into next season without its star pitcher - she graduated and is going to attend Charleston Southern University.
Recycling centers
- To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation takes aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department on U.S. Highway 25, Langley Fire Department on South Carolina Highway 421, and Aiken Department of Public Safety stations No. 2 on Silver Bluff Road and No. 3 on U.S. Highway 78.
Reunions
STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL 1986: Seeking classmates for a 20-year reunion Saturday, Oct. 7; call Gretchen Tremmel Strasser at (803) 202-3355 or Robin Jackson Blackmon (803) 637-3700
Wall That Heals will be in Aiken for observance
In 1969, Barbara L. Smith learned her fiance had been killed in the Vietnam War.
This week
U.S. ROWING ASSOCIATION'S SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today; Langley Pond Park, off U.S. Highway 1; free; (803) 642-7559
Aiken County Farmers Market
The Aiken County Farmers Market, at Williamsburg Street and Richland Avenue, sells fresh produce daily, depending on weather, from about 8:30 a.m. until vendors are sold out. Call (803) 643-4660.
Meetings
AIKEN COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays (unless it is a holiday, then moves to second Monday), Registration and Elections Building, 916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken; (803) 642-1528
Aiken County Detention Center bookings
These are the bookings for the Aiken County Detention Center for June 8-15. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:
Man takes his girlfriend up, up and away to pop the question
After marriage is proposed, many women feel as though they're on cloud nine.
Family leads tab collections for Ronald McDonald House
It's exceeded Vicki Morris' wildest expectations. "The whole purpose was to show my children how to get involved with the community," said Mrs. Morris, a Graniteville resident who, for the past three years, has spearheaded an effort to collect tabs from aluminum cans for the Ronald McDonald House.
Around the block
Auditions for Smokey Joe's Cafe will be held at 3 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Monday at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St., Aiken. Openings are for five males and four females 18 and older. Bring a prepared song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Show dates are Sept. 8-23. Call (803) 648-1438 or visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
Milestones
Michael E. Watson, of North Augusta, has earned a bachelor of science degree in electronic systems technologies from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Children have adventurous times at Fort Discovery's 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.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Aiken County Detention Center bookings
These are the bookings for the Aiken County Detention Center for June 8-15. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:
Recreation
SILVERSNEAKERS MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND RANGE OF MOVEMENT CLASSES: 9-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free for members with participating Medicare health plans; $26 per month in-city residents; $46 per month out-of-city residents without recreation membership
Around the block
Auditions for Smokey Joe's Cafe will be held at 3 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Monday at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St., Aiken. Openings are for five males and four females 18 and older. Bring a prepared song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Show dates are Sept. 8-23. Call (803) 648-1438 or visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
Lopez shuts down Nats
BALTIMORE - Rodrigo Lopez allowed one run in seven innings, and Chris Ray bounced back from his first blown save of the season to help Baltimore beat Washington 2-1 on Friday.
Phillies' Myers charged with assault
BOSTON - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers was arrested Friday and charged with hitting his wife in the face on a street not far from Fenway Park.
Glavine picks up 11th victory
TORONTO - Former Atlanta Brave Tom Glavine became baseball's first 11-game winner, David Wright hit a three-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Friday night to set a club record with their ninth consecutive victory on the road.
MLB roundup
BOSTON - David Ortiz hit his seventh career walk-off homer after Jonathan Papelbon pitched 2q innings of clutch relief as the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3 in 10 innings Saturday.
First-timers take swing at title
First-timers take swing at title
OMAHA, Neb. - North Carolina is known more for its basketball tradition, while Oregon State has made its mark on the football field.
Sanders, Finley enjoy historic moment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Joe DiMaggio never gained admission to this exclusive club. Nor did Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Stan Musial or Babe Ruth.
Sanders, Finley enjoy historic moment
Baseball Today
The White Sox won their seventh game in a row with a 1-0 win over St. Louis on Thursday night.
Phillies' Myers charged with assault
MLB power rankings week 13
Every week of the regular season, The Augusta Chronicle's Andrew Festa and Miguelangelo Hernandez will rank the major league teams.
Madeline Patricia Tanner
Heather Tanner and Christopher Tanner are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Madeline Patricia, born May 24, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Malachi Joseph Brooks
Lakita and Joseph Brooks Jr., of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Malachi Joseph, born May 22, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Raymond Marcel Porter
Rebecca LeRoy and Remarcus Porter are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Raymond Marcel, born May 9, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Hunter Jacob Sharpless
D'Wayne and Tabitha Sharpless, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Hunter Jacob, born May 15, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Cadence Samiah Walker
James and Candace Walker, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Cadence Samiah, born May 5, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Annalise Emilie Leclerc
Charles and Stephanie Leclerc, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Annalise Emilie, born May 11, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Bailey Elizabeth Briscoe
Brandon and Wendy Briscoe, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Bailey Elizabeth, born May 18, 2006, at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Mary Bennett Sisson
Lindsey and John Sisson Jr., of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Mary Bennett, born May 31, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Scott Vaughan Chappell
Kelly and Scott Chappell Sr., of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Scott Vaughn Jr., born May 11, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
John Tyson Lane
Christopher and Susan Lane, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, John Tyson, born May 11, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Dakota Brooke Neal
Derek and April Neal, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Dakota Brooke, born May 30, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Sanaa Tamera Louise
Andrea McCray and Steven Gomes are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sanaa Tamera Louise, born June 2, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
James Mugsy Jacobs
Philip and Jennifer Jacobs, of Evans, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, James Mugsy, born May 30, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Riley Nathaniel Collins
Riley and Michelle Collins, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Riley Nathaniel, born May 30, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Riley Nathaniel Collins
Riley and Michelle Collins, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Riley Nathaniel, born May 30, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Joseph O'Neal Baughman
Deanna and Donnie Baughman Jr., of Aiken, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Joseph O'Neal, born May 24, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Madeline Patricia Tanner
Heather Tanner and Christopher Tanner are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Madeline Patricia, born May 24, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Vertis Lynn Holley
Kenyatta Finklin and Vertis Holly Sr. are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Vertis Lynn Jr., born May 26, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Annalise Emilie Leclerc
Charles and Stephanie Leclerc, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Annalise Emilie, born May 11, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Shanard Martrell Stringer
Monica Sheely and Shondu Stringer are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Shanard Martrell, born June 2, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Hunter Jacob Sharpless
D'Wayne and Tabitha Sharpless, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Hunter Jacob, born May 15, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Carley Grace Mitchell
Stacy Blount and Forrest Mitchell are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Carley Grace, born May 9, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Tazewell Jace Logue
Tazewell and Julie Logue, of Evans, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Tazewell Jace, born May 16, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Destiny Lamaya Samules
Carlos and LeeAnn Samules, of Tignall, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Destiny Lamaya, born May 20, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Zachariah Nathaniel Lee
Crystal Glosser and Brian Burton are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Zachariah Nathaniel Lee, born May 31, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Aidan Thomas Moyer
Allison Sanders and David Moyer are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Aidan Thomas, born May 23, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Caroline Alise Thompson
Marc and Tamie Thompson, of Grovetown, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Caroline Alise, born May 22, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Jacey Grace Usry
Aubrey and Dana Usry, of Gibson, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Jacey Grace, born June 2, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Division Banners Flying
Where have you gone, Kerry Ligtenberg?
Greatest moments in Braves history
Braves Trivia Questions
Since Wednesday, we have tested your Atlanta Braves knowledge with 10 questions per day. See Sunday's Chronicle for answers to all 40 questions.
Braves sink back into losing ways
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- Equipped with discoers and throwback unis from the mid-1970s, the Devil Rays held Turn Back the Clock night Saturday at Tropicana Field.
Smoltz injury is latest hurdle
Braves trivia
Since Wednesday, The Augusta Chronicle has tested your Atlanta Braves knowledge with 10 questions per day. Here are the 40 questions with the answers.
Braves celebrate needed win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - For a franchise that prides itself on claiming division titles and consummate professionalism, it's a sign of the times when the Atlanta Braves looked like they had won a championship Friday night after picking up a single win.
Greatest moments in Braves history
The 10 greatest moments in the history of the Atlanta Braves
Smoltz's change-up
It's a young player's dream to pitch for his favorite team.
Braves notebook
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- He doesn't throw especially hard. His breaking pitches don't have particularly sharp bite. But Chuck James gets outs, plain and simple.
Braves sink back into losing ways
Braves fans reminisce about the past 40 years
The Braves' programs, yearbooks and fan magazines have had plenty of interesting covers over the years:
Smoltz injury is latest hurdle
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As John Smoltz limped from the mound in the second inning Friday with an apparent leg injury, the question had to be asked: What else can happen to the Braves in June?
Braves fans reminisce about the past 40 years
Thousands decide on GM buyout offers on last day
Business, jobs feel influence of ports
When South Korean automaker Kia announced it would build a plant near LaGrange, Ga., politicians from across west Georgia hustled to get out news releases trumpeting the 5,500 jobs that would be created as a result.
Port security evolves to keep goods moving
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Sept. 11 attacks sharply altered the way security officials viewed their jobs at the ports of Savannah and Brunswick.
New local bank names backers
Business leaders from all corners of the Augusta area will supply the brains and money to the proposed community bank being fronted by former Wachovia executive Jeff Spears.
Thousands decide on GM buyout offers on last day
DETROIT - For some workers, the decision to take the General Motors Corp. buyout and run didn't require much thought.
Business, jobs feel influence of ports
J.Crew will go public
NEW YORK - Since former Gap Inc. CEO Millard Drexler took over the leadership of J.Crew Group Inc. in 2003, the merchandising guru has worked magic on the once struggling retailer, transforming it into one of the hottest fashion chains.
Richmond County property transfers
On the move
- Blake Waller has joined Moore and Associates Engineering and Consulting Inc. as a junior civil/structural computer-assisted drafting designer. The North Augusta resident, a graduate of Aiken Technical College, was previously employed by Beacon Filtration.
Biz calendar
- Wednesday: Augusta Area Society for Human Resources chapter monthly meeting, Workers with Disabilities: Ready for Tomorrow's Jobs Today, by motivational speaker Michael Morgan, an ultramarathoner who has had multiple sclerosis for 26 years; 11:45 a.m., T-Bonz Banquet & Catering Hall, 2858 Washington Road; $15 for nonmembers, R.S.V.P. to Paula Kitchens at paula.kitchens@augustametrofcu.org.
Port faces challenges to steady growth
Richmond County property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for June 8-12. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Biz bites
What companies do you gab about to your friends? a recent study from the Keller Fay Group reveals Ford Motor Co. is the most talked about brand
Port security evolves to keep goods moving
Port faces challenges to steady growth
What's guaranteeing that the port of Savannah continues its role of generating new jobs and giving consumers more choices of affordable goods?
Items from world land on docks to bring in revenue
Every day, Georgians take advantage of the state's ports, often without realizing it. For tens of thousands, it's picking up a paycheck built off the international trade that Georgia companies have developed using the ports system.
Items from world land on docks to bring in revenue
Every day, Georgians take advantage of the state's ports, often without realizing it. For tens of thousands, it's picking up a paycheck built off the international trade that Georgia companies have developed using the ports system.
Opening of judgeship stirs rumors, memories
Opening of judgeship stirs rumors, memories
Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge William M. Fleming Jr.'s announcement that he would not seek re-election after 38 years on the bench caught many by surprise and added fuel to a churning rumor mill.
Clemson's coach has high hopes for '07 club
COLUMBIA - Clemson's Jack Leggett expects to bring back a lot of depth and experience in the infield, outfield, pitching mound and bullpen next season. He thinks that extends to his spot in the dugout, too.
Clemson's coach has high hopes for '07 club
Needed: A Richmond County summit
Wage boost would hurt job growth
Minimum wage proponents are upset that Congress has not boosted the rate since 1997. The U.S. Senate recently - and wisely - turned down Ted Kennedy's bid to hike the wage over a two-year period from the current $5.15 per hour to $7.25.
Carter's awful image of America
Your negligent Congress
An increasing number of cities and states are giving up on the federal government.
Wage boost would hurt job growth
Carter's awful image of America
As a former U.S. president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter could be a huge asset in the nation's security.
Another reason why we fight
America's political left seems clueless about what we're fighting. Yet, our enemy has revealed his character time and time again.
Needed: A Richmond County summit
It's time for a summit between the Augusta Commission, the mayor, city administrator, the Board of Education and private-sector leaders.
Griffin's gem gives GreenJackets game
Augusta starter Daniel Griffin pitched a complete-game four- hitter as the GreenJackets won the first game of a doubleheader, 5-1 on Saturday, over the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
Griffin's gem gives GreenJackets game
Augusta starter Daniel Griffin pitched a complete-game four- hitter as the GreenJackets won the first game of a doubleheader, 5-1 on Saturday, over the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
Minor league notebook
At the highest minor-league level, Appling's James Shanks is showing how much he wants an outfield position in the major leagues.
Late start is no handicap for North Augustan
Once he turned his attention to golf, there was no stopping Glen Hurt. It just took him a while to get started.
New face takes charge of Regions Cup field
THOMSON - Augusta's Mark Ackerman wasn't surprised by his 6-under-par 66 in Saturday's first round of the Camellia Classic at Belle Meade Country Club.
Golf notebook
GAYLORD, Mich. - Phil Mickelson has pulled out of the next week's ING Par-3 Shootout, a usually laid-back event that he says he can't even pretend to have fun at after his collapse at the U.S. Open.
Golf notebook
GAYLORD, Mich. - Phil Mickelson has pulled out of the next week's ING Par-3 Shootout, a usually laid-back event that he says he can't even pretend to have fun at after his collapse at the U.S. Open.
Birdie on last hole gives lead to Curtis
POTOMAC, Md. - Ben Curtis wore the burgundy and gold of the Washington Redskins. Jose Coceres wore the blue and white of Argentina's soccer team.
New face takes charge of Regions Cup field
Second pro win is on Curtis' mind
Second pro win is on Curtis' mind
POTOMAC, Md. - Winning the Booz Allen Classic, a tournament that might not even exist next year, could be as important to Ben Curtis as winning the British Open.
Late start is no handicap for North Augustan
Birdie on last hole gives lead to Curtis
Blues hope pick lives up to hype
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The St. Louis Blues selected defenseman Erik Johnson with the first pick in the NHL Draft on Saturday, making him the fifth American to be taken No. 1 overall.
St. Louis expected to go with American
Blues hope pick lives up to hype
St. Louis expected to go with American
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Erik Johnson was 4-years-old when he found an old hockey stick in his parents' garage and an empty baby carriage to shoot at.
Newspaper's loss is heaven's gain
You were liable to run into Frank Buck just about anywhere.
Newspaper's loss is heaven's gain
You were liable to run into Frank Buck just about anywhere.
Come to the CSRA for retirement!
Is same-sex marriage all that wrong?
Development will be boon to Augusta
Writers strive to understand Islam
The Rev. Saundra Reinke and J. Edward Sumerau ("Biased media coverage is unfair to Muslims," June 11) are striving toward understanding and good relations in our community by publishing their columns in this newspaper. They worked hard to research the subject.I. A. Jilani, Martinez
Come to the CSRA for retirement!
After living in Florida for over 35 years - from West Palm Beach to Orlando for 22 years - we started talking about retirement. When one thinks of retirement, one things of medical needs as well.Clayton and Nancy Brooks, Hephzibah
Development will be boon to Augusta
The Augusta Commission's recent decision to allow the former pension fund's riverfront property to be acquired by an experienced developer paves the way for a positive change to downtown Augusta.Emory J. Williamson Jr., Augusta
Is same-sex marriage all that wrong?
The one thing that makes this country great is our Constitution, written by some of the most brilliant minds this country has ever seen:Harold M. Szerlip, Martinez
Writers strive to understand Islam
World Cup uniforms can lend style with an edge
Designer Boateng wants to conquer America
Parent's are best weapon against online dangers
Friend's suggestion leads to balmy decor for home
Female friends are OK, with wife's approval
Dear Carson: I have some protocol questions. My wife and I have been married for nine years. At the time of our marriage, I had several female friends with whom I have maintained friendships. While visiting from out of town, one of these female friends stayed with us for two days. On another occasion, my female friend needed help shopping for a television. Was it proper protocol to help her shop, purchase and install the TV without first telling my wife?
Female friends are OK, with wife's approval
Dear Carson: I have some protocol questions. My wife and I have been married for nine years. At the time of our marriage, I had several female friends with whom I have maintained friendships. While visiting from out of town, one of these female friends stayed with us for two days. On another occasion, my female friend needed help shopping for a television. Was it proper protocol to help her shop, purchase and install the TV without first telling my wife?
Parent's are best weapon against online dangers
NEW YORK - It's virtually impossible to protect children from dangers that their parents don't even know exist.
Living briefs
Actress Linda Cardellini (ER, Scooby Doo) is 31.
Friend's suggestion leads to balmy decor for home
A dozen years ago, the idea of buying a house with a pool made Michael and Rebeccah Grady nervous, an understandable attitude for a young family with three children and a fourth on the way.
Camping guide
Somewhere between rolling a 70-foot RV into a 60-foot space and spending a week in the woods with nothing but a knife and your wits lies the reality of camping, at least for most.
World Cup uniforms can lend style with an edge
NEW YORK - World Cup team uniforms - "kits" as they're called in most of the soccer-loving world - are not just a sideline topic. They are the face of a nation, and perhaps even a tactical tool as well.
Designer Boateng wants to conquer America
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - He's dressed Will Smith, Jamie Foxx and Mick Jagger. His clothes take center stage in movies and television, and his flagship store helped revitalize London's famous Savile Row.
Boy, 10, dies in Tennessee wreck
Patients reunite with those who treated their epilepsy
Abby Dawson was 2 years old when she started seeing monsters. She tried her best to escape them, hiding under her bed or behind the couch. But they just wouldn't go away and nearly scared her to death, said her mother, Kelly.
Be all you can be, then join the Army at 42
Rants and raves
ANYBODY WHO THINKS North Augusta has it together needs to ride down to the Hammond's Ferry subdivision and look at all the Cracker Jack boxes being built, people on top of people, total destruction of the natural environment. Yeah, North Augusta has it going, all right. Pretty soon, we're going to be as bad as Martinez, with four- and five-lane highways all over the place. It's a sad, sad day for North Augusta.
Alabama Power fights order to release water
Some in area lack common voter ID
Some in area lack common voter ID
Almost 18 percent of Richmond County voters don't have the most common form of identification required under the state voter ID law, according to numbers released Friday by the Georgia Secretary of State's Office.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Cooper Anderson Keith.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A 46-year-old homeless man was charged with murder Thursday in a weekend assault at a downtown park.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Judgeship line is short so far
Only one candidate has publicly committed to run for the open Superior Court judgeship so far.
Schools struggle to fund changes
State lawmakers are good at passing education initiatives but not so good at funding them, local school officials say.
Alabama Power fights order to release water
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama Power Co. asked a federal judge Friday to amend her order temporarily increasing the amount of water flowing from Georgia into Florida by 60 percent, claiming the change could hurt operations of a nuclear power plant.
Documents will go to King's alma mater
News you can use
The last thing emergency responders need while racing to help someone is to get into an accident while en route. Help them help others. Follow these rules when you encounter a police car, fire engine or ambulance:
Pupils' violations examined
Though Columbia County's school system is smaller than Richmond County's, it reported more pupils disciplined for drugs and alcohol this past school year.
Be all you can be, then join the Army at 42
Uncle Sam wants you. Even if you're 42.
Fighter hopes for fresh start
When you've been given a whiff of freedom after serving 20 years for felony murder, dreams and reality become competing sirens - one sings sweet songs for your heart while the other bellows warnings in your head.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Emergency dispatchers took messages by hand after a suspected power surge knocked out the computer-aided dispatch system for the city's 911 center.
Across the southeast
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - A state agency is investigating a physician after 10 of his patients died from lethal mixtures of drugs or overdoses of prescription medicines.
Leveled terminal might be fighter pilots' mess hall
A part of World War II history crumbled to the ground Friday at Augusta Regional Airport, but most bystanders passed the demolition without paying much attention.
Documents will go to King's alma mater
ATLANTA - Morehouse College President Walter Massey says the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s alma mater will receive more than 10,000 handwritten documents and books from the King estate that have been housed at Sotheby's auction house in New York.
Campaigns gear up for runoff
COLUMBIA - Days before Tuesday's lieutenant governor runoff election, neither Andre Bauer nor Mike Campbell is resting on his laurels.
Dispute escalates to slaying
A late-night squabble between two Waynesboro women left one dead and another charged in the stabbing, police said Friday.
'Big bang' plans to turn state into vaccine leader
ATLANTA - Georgia is positioning itself as a national leader in the development and production of vaccines, members of the Georgia Research Alliance said Friday.
Across the area
More than 200 soldiers left Fort Gordon for eventual deployment to Iraq on Friday.
Cancer society endorses county for smoking ban
"Welcome to Smoke-Free Columbia County" reads a sign presented this week to county commissioners by the American Cancer Society.
Where we live
As if they were a trained circus act, nearly 30 turtles of all sizes pop their heads up when the door slams on the deck of The Lake Restaurant in Waynesboro, Ga. They make their slow, steady way to the back of the deck, knowing they will be fed scraps of leftover bread or cornbread.
Athens tries to woo flu vaccine factory
ATHENS, Ga. - Clarke and Oconee counties are finalists for a $1 billion influenza vaccine factory that could employ 1,800 people.
County considers changes for Wildwood Park
Boy, 10, dies in Tennessee wreck
A 10-year-old Augusta boy died Thursday night in a wreck on Interstate 75 near East Ridge, Tenn., Tennessee authorities said.
Man, woman are charged in murder-for-hire case
Rants and raves
ANYBODY WHO THINKS North Augusta has it together needs to ride down to the Hammond's Ferry subdivision and look at all the Cracker Jack boxes being built, people on top of people, total destruction of the natural environment. Yeah, North Augusta has it going, all right. Pretty soon, we're going to be as bad as Martinez, with four- and five-lane highways all over the place. It's a sad, sad day for North Augusta.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Proposal offers 11 ways to make policies fairer
Across South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH - A 60-year-old man has died at Pawleys Island while trying to save his grandson from drowning, authorities said.
County considers changes for Wildwood Park
Called a "diamond in the rough" by some, Wildwood Park in northern Columbia County could be in line for a polishing.
Patients reunite with those who treated their epilepsy
Abby Dawson was 2 years old when she started seeing monsters. She tried her best to escape them, hiding under her bed or behind the couch. But they just wouldn't go away and nearly scared her to death, said her mother, Kelly.
Crossover voting fun, if a bit rude
ATLANTA - Pity voters in closed-primary states. They can't try to affect the outcome of the opposing party's race.
Condo backers have no worries
High-dollar condos towering over the Savannah River would have no trouble selling on the market, say proponents for The Watermark on Riverwalk Augusta.
Cancer society endorses county for smoking ban
Across South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH - A 60-year-old man has died at Pawleys Island while trying to save his grandson from drowning, authorities said.
News you can use
The "summer slide" isn't a new ride at Six Flags. Researchers warn that children's reading and math skills take a "slide" during the summer.
Labor candidates diverge over role of department
Where we live
As if they were a trained circus act, nearly 30 turtles of all sizes pop their heads up when the door slams on the deck of The Lake Restaurant in Waynesboro, Ga. They make their slow, steady way to the back of the deck, knowing they will be fed scraps of leftover bread or cornbread.
Labor candidates diverge over role of department
ATLANTA - No other race in the upcoming primary will showcase two candidates with such opposite approaches as the Republican choices for state labor commissioner.
Judgeship line is short so far
Kid of the Day
Bryan ''Logan'' Steele, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Across the area
A 27-year-old man died after he was shot in the chest in Augusta's Bethlehem neighborhood early Saturday morning, according to Richmond County sheriff's Sgt. Richard Roundtree.
Man, woman are charged in murder-for-hire case
A man and woman from South Carolina wanted in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme and on drug charges have been arrested in Columbia County, law enforcement authorities announced Friday.
Condo backers have no worries
High-dollar condos towering over the Savannah River would have no trouble selling on the market, say proponents for The Watermark on Riverwalk Augusta.
Proposal offers 11 ways to make policies fairer
ATLANTA - Just as Southern cooking with lots of lard and butter isn't necessarily healthy, the way Southerners are taxed might not be the best way to raise money for government, a think tank said Friday.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Cooper Anderson Keith.
Pirates of the Art Factory
Lady pirates sing and dance during the Art Factory's performance of Captain Bree and Her Lady Pirates at Monte Sano Elementary School. The Art Factory's three-week camp ended with the production Friday morning.
Athens tries to woo flu vaccine factory
Leveled terminal might be fighter pilots' mess hall
'Big bang' plans to turn state into vaccine leader
Crossover voting fun, if a bit rude
Schools struggle to fund changes
Even this team of Braves' greats needs some support
The best athletes will tell you they never look back until it's over. Judging from the current NL East standings, it's now safe to look back on the best of the Atlanta Braves.
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Kurt Busch earns pole
SONOMA, Calif. - Kurt Busch looked a lot like the driver he replaced in the No. 2 Penske South Racing Dodge on Friday when he took his first road course pole.
Alonso aims for N. America win after pole run
MONTREAL - Fernando Alonso won his fifth consecutive Formula One pole on Saturday, setting himself up for a strong run in the Canadian Grand Prix that could widen his lead in the world championship standings.
Gordon looks to end slump
SONOMA, Calif. - Jeff Gordon is getting antsy. He hasn't won this year and finds himself on the outside of the Chase for the Championship.
Alonso aims for N. America win after pole run
Heat, fans party in Miami streets
MIAMI - Shaquille O'Neal had the microphone. This was his moment, the one he promised two years ago. He rapped. He led cheers. He chanted "one more year" to Alonzo Mourning, who'll contemplate retirement.
Heat, fans party in Miami streets
Beatrice Hammond (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Merriweather Hammond will be held 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Carey Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford Williams officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the church from 2:30 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 2:15 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Son's Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Ophelia N. Hammett (STAPLETON, Ga.)
STAPLETON, Ga. - Mrs. Ophelia Newsome Hammett, 79, widow of Mr. Frank Hammett, died Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the residence of her daughter in Stapleton. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday June 25, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.
Louise Deas (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Mrs. Louise Ivie Deas, 93, died Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Wells Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be Monday, June 26, 2006 at 1:00 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington.
Norma Ivey Logan (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006, at Windermere Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mrs. Norma Ivey Logan, 88, wife of the late Benjamin D. Logan. Mrs. Logan was a native of Thomson, Georgia and lived most of her life in Augusta. She worked for over 30 years as a Richmond County Clerk of Probate Court and was a Methodist. Mrs. Logan loved flowers, and her hobbies were gardening and needlework. The family stated that she made the "most beautiful crochet pieces". Family members include her daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Joseph Brown, Jr. of North Augusta, Nancy and Doug Woodruff of Live Oak, FL; son and daughter-in-law, David and Carole Logan of Martinez; grandchildren, Rhonda B. Scoggins, Joseph Buster Brown, III, Shannon L. Dykes, Christopher Laidler, Mary L. Bryant, David R. Logan, Amanda T. Rybiki, Vickie D. Troglen; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Billie Wardlaw of Augusta, Bonnie Williamson of Vidalia; nephew, Lloyd Ogburn of Austell and sister-in-law, Frances Schrenk of Edgefield. Mrs. Logan was preceded in death by her sister, Evie Ogburn. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, June 26, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Sherell Dunn officiating. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1899 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 or to Curtis Baptist Church Building Fund, 1326 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901. The family will receive friends today, Sunday, June 25, 2006 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Henry Wilson (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Robert Henry (Buddy) Wilson of Ginger Hill Rd. Thomson, Ga. entered into rest June 22, 2006 at his residence. Survivors are his wife, Jewell Cranford Wilson, Thomson, Ga.; sons, Mike Cushman, Thomson, Ga., Mark Wilson, Thomson, Ga., Wayne Wilson (Ashley), Thomson, Ga.; mother, Lucy Richards, Thomson, Ga.; brother, Ray Wilson, Elberton, Ga.; sister, Barbara Scott, Laurens, S.C.; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Wilson was born in Wilkes County, Georgia . He was retired as a Carpenter and Well Driller . Mr. Wilson was also a member of Mallorysville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father John Henry Wilson and a brother Charles Lee Wilson . Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday , June 25, 2006 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larron Pilgrim officiating. Graveside Services will follow at 4:00 PM in the Mallorysville Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Pallbearers will be : Buck Anderson, Edgar Hendrick, Shawn Epps, Chris Almon, Darren Scott and Jared Scott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stan Driver and Bobby Scott. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, Ga. 595-4100.
Alberta G. Horne (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta G. Horne will be held today at 12:00 noon, in the chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Dr. Jesse L. Goldman officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hope Homes, 1744 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sherrill Hamrick (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Sherrill Hamrick, Jr., 72, of Pisgah Road, North Augusta, SC, who died June 22, 2006, will be conducted this Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Dr. Gary C. Redding officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens with Veterans Honors. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Kemal Oliviere (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Eduardo Kemal Oliviere age 10 entered into rest Thursday June 22, 2006 at Erlanger Medical Center. Memorial service will be held at 11:00am Sunday June 25, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home 4255 Columbia Road Martinez, GA. Followed by a prayer service at the Islamic Center of Augusta at 1:30pm. Burial will be at the Muslim Cemetery, Edgefield County South Carolina. He is survived by parents, Jerry and Semra Brown; siblings, Ali Oliviere, Omar Oliviere, Chandra Brown, Handan Boyacioglu, Raymond (JR) Brown, Anthony Brown, Lashawn Brown, Randy Oliviere. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Carroll Brown (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. today, June 25, 2006 at G.L. Brightharp Mortuary Chapel with Rev. J.R. Hooper officiating. Interment will be at Jeter Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will assemble at 13 Gibson Rd. at 1:30 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral St., Edgefield, (803) 637-4900.
Willie B. Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospice, Mrs. Willie B. (Viola) Williams, formerly of Phillip St. Mrs. Williams was a native of Augusta and a member of Elim Baptist Church, where she served as mother of the church. Survivors include one son, Mr. Willie Edward (Valeria) Burke, Burke Vallejo, Calif.; two grandchildren, Mr. Willie Albert Burke, Mrs. Vanessa (Clarence) Stanley; six nieces, nephews, two special great grands, Rosharra Stewart, Samhari Stanley; special great-great-grand, Adrionna Stanley and a host of other grands and great-grands and great-great-grandchildren and grand-nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Carroll Brown (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. today, June 25, 2006 at G.L. Brightharp Mortuary Chapel with Rev. J.R. Hooper officiating. Interment will be at Jeter Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will assemble at 13 Gibson Rd. at 1:30 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral St., Edgefield, (803) 637-4900.
Ann R. Colapietro (GREENLAWN, N.Y.)
GREENLAWN, N.Y. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA, Mrs. Ann R. Colapietro, 87, wife of the late Peter Colapietro. Mrs. Colapietro was born in Vasto, Abruzzo, Italy but lived her entire life in New York. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Greenlawn, NY where she was a Eucharist Minister. She was also a volunteer at Huntington Hospital, a volunteer at the Red Cross Blood Bank, a Recording Secretary for the Oldfields Seniors Group and a member of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. She was a beloved resident of Paumanack Village. She is survived by sons, Dominic Colapietro of Martinez, GA, Rev. Peter Colapietro of Manhattan, Michael Colapietro of Queens, NY; daughter, Johanna Isaacs of La Jolla, CA; grandchildren, David, Courtney, Peter, Gabrielle, Meleana, Jackson and her sister, Angela D'Annucci. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Greenlawn, NY, Father Peter Colapietro, celebrant. Interment will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Holy Cross, 329 West 42, New York, NY 10036, 212 246 4732. The family will receive friends Monday, June 26, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00PM to 9:00 PM. at the M.A. Connell Funeral Home, New York Ave., Huntington Station, NY Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vivian Tucker (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Mrs. Vivian Tucker 84, Entered into rest Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Heartland Hospice, Augusta, Ga. Wife of Mr. Howard Tucker. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Memorials may be made to the Harlem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 39, Harlem, Ga. 30814 or Heartland Hospice 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, Ga. 30909. Friends may call at the residence. No visitation this evening at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy. 78, Harlem, GA. Email condolence to the family at Starling@familink.com
Harmon Weston (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Harmon Andrew Weston of Banbury Street entered into rest Sunday, June 18, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Pastor Willie Jackson officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden with full military honors. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
Lillar Mae Gibbons (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Mrs. Lillar Mae Lamar Gibbons died on Thursday, June 22, 2006 in Louisville, GA. Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Spears Grove Baptist Church in Wadley, Georgia with the Rev. C.W. Stone officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Her survivors are: two step daughters, Bertha Mae Jenkins, Wadley, GA and Naomi Williams, Atlanta, GA; her step grandchildren who were reared as her very own, Burnette Brown, Willie Mae Herrington, Rhonda Bennett and Arlene Turner, Wadley, GA, Sam Gibbons, Jr, Twin City, GA and Shonta Gibbons, Bartow, GA; 1 sister-in-law, 15 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Hudson Mortuary, 144 Butts Street, Wadley, GA in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Fred McCormick (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. F. "Jackson" McCormick, Jr., 49, husband of Donna Timmerman McCormick entered into rest on Friday, June 23, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA.
Sarah Bauguss (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Mrs. Sarah Francis "Fannie" Bauguss, age 100, resident of Wadley, died Thursday night in Louisville. Mrs. Bauguss, born in Wilkes County, N.C., had lived here since 1945. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Wadley Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Wadley Cemetery, with Reverend Donald Lumpkin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wadley Baptist Church Building Fund or your favorite charity. She is survived by a daughter, Ruth Mobley (Otis) of Augusta; a son, Harold Bauguss (Delores) of Wadley; six grandchildren, Bob Bauguss (Dana) of Lilburn, Ga., Hal Bauguss, Jr. (Lea) of Lilburn, Ron Bauguss (Debbie) of Snellville, Ga., Carol Deloach of Waynesboro, Ga., Jim Mobley (Cheryl) of Augusta and Jane Flanders (Doug) of Augusta; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday morning after the funeral at the Wadley Baptist Church Social Hall. Funeral arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Wadley, Ga. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Louis Smith (ATLANTA, Ga.)
ATLANTA, Ga. - Mr. Louis Smith, Jr. of Atlanta, son of the late Louis Smith, Sr. and Minnie L. Smith entered into rest Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Grady Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Mirandy Washington (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mirandy Washington, Sparta, 98, died Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Atlanta Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2006 at St. Lewis AME, Sparta. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. She is survived by several grandchildren. Warren Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Eddie Harris (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Eddie Harris, Sr. will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Mealing Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the church from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence, 685 Ridge Road at 2:15 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Carroll Brown (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006 at G.L. Brightharp Mortuary Chapel with Rev. J.R. Hooper officiating. Interment will be at Jeter Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends may call the funeral home. There will be no viewing. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral St., Edgefield, (803) 637-4900.
Francine Woodard (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Francine Tanner Woodard, age 60, of Hickman Road in Augusta, died Friday, June 23 at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital in Augusta. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27 in the Anmie S. Page Memorial Baptist Church in Riddleville with burial in the New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Woodard was a native of Washington County, Ga., the daughter of the late William J. Tanner, Sr. and the late Gloria Dukes Tanner. She was a retired purchasing agent for the Medical College of Georgia Hospital. Mrs. Woodard was a member of the Blythe Baptist Church but attended the Curtis Baptist Church. She was the mother of the late Michael Heath Woodard. Survivors are two sisters, Sharon Tanner Everett of Tennille, Michele Tanner of Sandersville and a brother, Buddy Tanner of Aragon, Ga. The family will receive friends at May and Smith Funeral Home, 1119 Riddleville Road in Sandersville from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 26. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert L. Ward (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Robert L. Ward will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Andrew Chapel CME Church, Norwood, Ga. with Rev. Leroy Hudson, Eulogist and Rev. Sara Cooper, Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Mathis of Atlanta; four sisters, Lillie W. Williams and Mattie W. Heath, Stone Mountain, Ga., Essie W. Burley and Annie W. Martin, Norwood, Ga.; two brothers, Albert Ward and Johnny Ward, Norwood, Ga.; four grandchildren and six aunts. Dawson's Mortuary of Warrenton in charge of funeral arrangements. 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 with Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Southview Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence of his daughter-in-law, Delores Merriweather, 517 Ponte Vedra Ct. at 10:15 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Jessie Holiday (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Jessie W. 'Doc' Holiday of Hephzibah died on June 20, 2006 at the Uptown Veteran Hospital. Mr. Holiday was known affectionately as "Doc" by all that knew him. Born in Cedartown, Ga., Mr. Holiday, a US Army Veteran of 20 years, retired as a staff sergeant from the Army base at Fort Gordon, Ga. Survivors include his loving and devoted companion, Gladys Pittman; two daughters, Samantha Jones and Joeann Cheatham; son, Christopher Garrett; two sisters, Marie Holiday and Alleen Johnson; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at C.A. Reid Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. Everyone will meet at the chapel for the service at 10:30 a.m. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Helvic Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Helvic Carnard Leverett, 36, departed this life on June 23, 2006 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center. He leaves to grieve a wife, Mialashun Tarra Leverett; two children, Kathryn Imani Leverett, Helvic Carnard (CJ) Leverett, Jr.; father and mother, Mr. Harold (Alma) Leverett; two brothers, Harold (Marcia) Leverett, Jr., Augusta, Christopher (Angela) Leverett, Statesboro, Ga.; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Kathryn Holmes and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the residence of his mother, 2750 Wheeler Rd., (706) 736-5572. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Thomas Sanders (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Thomas Lanier Sanders, 73, died, Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Hospice Savannah. He was born in Sumter, SC and grew up in Augusta. In 1966 he move to Savannah from Waycross. He was a retired Teacher from Savannah Vocational Technical School and was a communicate of St. Francis of the Island Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Margaret Sydney Kingman Sanders, Sr.; wife, Faye Cox Sanders; two brothers, Robert and Gus Sanders; a nephew, Dick Sanders. Survivors are a daughter, Dorothy Jean Sanders of Pooler; two step-daughters, Vicky Riggs and Paula Dyal both of Savannah; a sister, Sydney White of Augusta; two nieces, Nancy Turner and Suzanne Gay; two nephews, Michael and Bobby Sanders. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of the Island Episcopal Church. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of the Island Episcopal Church. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory, 2794 US Highway 80West, Savannah, GA 31408, (912)-964-2862. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Billy Ray Kendrix (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mr. Billy Ray Kendrix, 54, died Wednesday, June 21 at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. at Forts Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Glory Garden Cemetery, Vidalia. Jogresan Mortuary of Wadley is serving the family.
Harmony Gordon (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Harmony Gordon entered into rest June 23, 2006. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors include her mother, Dominique Rouse; one brother, Terrance Gibbs, North Augusta; maternal grandparents, Jacqueline Gordon, Edgefield and Raymond Gordon, Aiken. Friends may call the residence on Copeland Dr. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 250 Coral St., Edgefield 637-4900.
Lannis Jenkins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Lannis Jenkins of Victoria Street entered into rest Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Lillian Beatrice Jenkins, Augusta; four sons, Gregory (Vernessa) Smith, Carl (Evelyn) Smith, Lannis (Shirley) Smith and Duane (Shalanda) Jenkins, Augusta; two daughters, Sheila (Christ) White, Christal Jenkins, Augusta; two sisters, Mary Jenkins Chavis, Augusta and Bernice (Mike) Utley, North Augusta; four brothers, Wilbur (Victoria) Jenkins, Jr. Terry (Debbie) Jenkins, Ralph (Carlean) Jenkins and Williams (Cassandra) Jenkins, all of Augusta; 13 grandchildren, one great-grand and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Harmon Weston (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Harmon Andrew Weston of Banbury Street entered into rest Sunday, June 18, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Pastor Willie Jackson officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden with full military honors. Mr. Weston, a native of Sumter, S.C., retired from the U.S. Army as Sergeant First Class after 22 years of service. He was a graduate of Augusta Technical College where he majored in Mechanical Engineering. He was also a former security guard with Regent and Sizemore and was employed for many years with Hydreco. Survivors are his wife, Rosa Lee Weston; two sons, Vernon Lee Broadie, Augusta, Harmon Weston, New York; four daughters, Alisa Weston, Kim Weston, Waco, Texas, Kanetra Weston, Rosita Tyler, Augusta; mother, Pauline Hayworth, Sumter, S.C.; one sister, Katie Weston, New York, two brothers, Eugene Weston, New York, Harry Lee Weston, Sumter and a host of grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vivian Tucker (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Mrs. Vivian Tucker 84, Entered into rest Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Heartland Hospice, Augusta, Ga. Wife of Mr. Howard Tucker. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Memorials may be made to the Harlem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 39, Harlem, Ga. 30814 or Heartland Hospice 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, Ga. 30909. Friends may call at the residence. No visitation this evening at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy. 78, Harlem, GA. Email condolence to the family at Starling@familink.com
George Foster (PHILADELPHIA, Pa.)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Mr. George Foster, Sr., Philadelphia, Pa., died on Thursday, June 15, 2006 in Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Warthen, Ga. with Rev. Henry L. Tanner officiating. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
Gonzalee Cade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Gonzalee Cade entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. She was the wife of late Thomas B. Cade. Gonzalee will truly be missed by her family and friends. Survivors includes her sons, Bruce D. (Felecia Dean) Cade, Kenneth T. Cade, both of Atlanta, Ga, Carla (Darryl) Ryans; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ida Johnson, Louise Williams; brothers, Newton ( Etta) Eubanks, all of Augusta; Howard Eubanks , Columbus, Ohio; sisters-in-law Francis Ashley, Mary Jo Eubanks and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives an friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Monday, June 26, 2006, at Faith Outreach Ministries, with Dr. Richard Peoples, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Timothy Lamar Mathis (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Timothy Lamar "Tim" Mathis, 34, of Allie Road, Wrens, who died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 will be held Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Stone Springfield AME Church, Stapleton, Ga. with the Rev. Michael Ephraim officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Latassha Mathis; children, Brittini Mathis, Niaya Mathis and Nigel Mathis; stepson, Tremine Nelson; parents, Lamar and Mildred Mathis; sister, Tamara Mathis; mother-in-law, Dianne Hopkins; sister-in-law, Lashonda (Calphonzo) Thomas. Freeman Funeral Home, Wrens, in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Freeman Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Deacon Freeman Jones, Jr., of Rosier Rd., entered into rest Monday, June 19, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at New Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. James A. Hogan officiating. Burial will be at Southview Cemetery. Mr. Jones, a native of Augusta, retired from Bechtel Construction Co. after 20 years of service. He was a member of New Zion Hill Baptsit Church where he served as a deacon, superintendent of Sunday School and member of the Pastors Aide. Survivors are his wife, Lillie Jones; one son, Freeman C. Jones, Augusta; three daughters, Elaine Hall, Tieleasha Jones, Anitra Jones, Augusta; adopted daughter, Melissa Williams; three sisters, Inez Holmes, New York, Willie Mae Rouse, Connie Gordon, Augusta; 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.
Kenneth Wedaman (JOHNSTON, S.C.)
JOHNSTON, S.C. - Services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Wedaman, age 60, will be held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 1pm at Bland Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Mt of Olives Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11-1 prior to the service. Mr. Wedaman, a native of Edgefield County, died Thursday, June 22, 2006. He was a son of Carolyn Holston Wedaman and the late Thomas Hayne Wedaman, Sr. Mr. Wedaman was self-employed having owned Ken's Repair Service for a number of years. He was a member of Johnston First Baptist Church. Survivors include step-children, Rose Ann Sexton, Debbie Courtney, Penny Morris, and Tony Kornaus; brothers, Carroll F. Wedaman and Robert L. Wedaman; his mother and eight step grandchildren, tow nieces, and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas H. Wedaman, Sr and a brother Thomas H. Wedaman, Jr. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Helvic Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Helvic Carnard Leverett, 36, departed this life on June 23, 2006 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center. He leaves to grieve a wife, Mialashun Tarra Leverett; two children, Kathryn Imani Leverett, Helvic Carnard (CJ) Leverett, Jr.; father and mother, Mr. Harold (Alma) Leverett; two brothers, Harold (Marcia) Leverett, Jr., Augusta, Christopher (Angela) Leverett, Statesboro, Ga.; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Kathryn Holmes and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the residence of his mother, 2750 Wheeler Rd., (706) 736-5572. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Clarice Wilkes (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Alena Clarice Wilkes, age 7, of Caldwell Drive, entered into rest Friday, June 16, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Grove Baptist Church, Keysville, Ga. with Rev. Clary Dishmond officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Tabor AME Church. Family and friends will assemble at Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga. at 12:45 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 2925 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Charlie Rapp (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Charlie Rapp, 63 of Martinez, husband, dad, "big guy", beloved "Poppa"and friend to many, is survived by wife, JoAnn, children, Charles and wife Terri, Karen and husband Steve, Michael and wife Tiffany, grandchildren Connor, Colin, Seth, Cable and Holly. Also brother Ted and sister Marilyn and a slew of Yankee nieces and nephews. A member of West Lake Country Club, Charlie was a familiar figure on Saturday morning, playing with his LDGA buddies. Friends are respectfully invited to attend visitation Monday at Platt's Funeral Home on Belair Road 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Service to be at Platt's Tuesday, June 27th at 11 A.M. at the Chapel at Platt's. Memorials to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers, please.
Stella Hogan (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Miss Stella Augusta Hogan, 100, of Lincolnton entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 4:30 pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Berry, Dr. Benny Pate and Rev. Terry Joyner officiating. Internment will be in the church cemetery. Miss Hogan was born in Lincoln County on November 26, 1905 and the daughter of Simeon Walton and Emily Hawes Hogan. She was a graduate of Conyers High School, Conyers, Ga. and Bessie Tift College, Forsythe, Ga. She was a member of the Theta Chi Omega Honor Society. After graduation she worked as a medical and X-ray technician in Atlanta, Ga. She served as pianist for many years at the First Baptist Church, Conyers, Ga. and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she was director of Women on Mission for the past 20 years. Survivors include one niece, Mary Frances Downes of Hilton Head Island, S.C.and many great-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Leon Cox, Alvin Hawes, Curry Hogan, Fred Ingram, Carl Ivey, Murray Norman, Irving Partridge, Marcy Remsen, Ben Ross, Larry Thompson and Dr. Robert Williams. Memorial contributions can be made to Women on Mission of New Hope Baptist Church P.O. Box 1303 Lincolnton, Ga. 30817 Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at Rees Funeral Home 195 Peachtree St. Lincolnton, Ga. (706) 359-3222. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Willie Jones, Jr. of Stockholm Drive entered into rest Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the V.A. Medical Center, DD. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Bernice Rawls Jones, Vidalia, Ga.; two sons, John Willie (Millie) Jones and Randy (Arline) Jones, both of Vidalia; two daughters, Denise (Ricki) Atkins and Delores (Moses) Powell, both of Vidalia; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Casey (Antoniette) Jones and Claude (Alice) Jones, both of Stone Mountain, Ga.; two sisters, Wendy Henderson, Decatur, Ga. and Georgia Burnett, Augusta; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Beatrice Young (DECATUR, Ga.)
DECATUR, Ga. - The funeral service for Mrs. Beatrice Young will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dexter Rowland officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her memories will be lovingly cherished by a devoted family. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home (706) 554-5505.
David Lee Cody (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. David Lee Cody of 12th Street entered into rest Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Greater Young Zion Missionary Baptist church with Rev. Williams Blout officiating. Remains will lie in state at 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 10:30 a.m. at 419 12th Street. Visitation will be held Monday, June 26, 2006 from 6 to 7 p.m. Mr. Cody was a Vietnam Veteran and last employed as a construction worker at Savannah River Site. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mary Scott Cody, (ex-wife and close friend, Mary Cody); sons, Cory Cunningham, Bryan Cody; stepsons, Alfred Scott, Jr., Eddie Scott, Jerry Scott; daughters, Trina Renee Cunningham, Shere Cody; stepdaughters, Betty Scott Hester, Julia O'Bryant, Vickie Scott, Grace Scott, Amanda Grady; sisters, Ruby Moment, Catherine Derrick, Fronie (Isaiah) Best; brothers, Charles (Dorothy) Cody, all of Augusta, William (Mary) Cody, Elizabeth, N.J.; sisters-in-law, Janie Cody, Augusta, Helen Cody, Newark, N.J.; 11 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Peoples Funeral Home Incorporated. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ann Dixon Caraway (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Ann Dixon Caraway, beloved wife of Arthur F. Caraway, entered into rest Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. from Central Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Wilson officiating. She will lie in state one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at The Central Baptist Church, 3006 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906.
Ford M. Lewis (JACKSONVILLE, FL.)
JACKSONVILLE, FL. - Ford M. Lewis, 91 passed away June 22, 2006. He was born on May 19, 1915 in Calhoun, GA. He attended elementary and high school in Calhoun and was recognized as an excellent student and football player. He continued his education and football career at South Georgia College in Douglas, GA and Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri. In his last year at CBC, he was named Most Valuable Player. Upon completion of his studies in Missouri, he returned to Georgia and worked for The Trust Company of Georgia in Atlanta. On June 7, 1941 he married his sweetheart LeMargaret Cavaleri. During World War II, Ford served as a Sergeant in the Army Air Force and was stationed in Virginia, Maine and Illinois. Following the war, he began work as an IRS agent in Atlanta and retired in 1978 after 32 years of distinguished service. While an IRS agent, he received several citations for service and participated in several cases, which establishedregulations that remain part of the current tax code. He also served as a board member of the FECU in Atlanta. Upon his retirement, Ford and LeMargaret moved to Grovetown, Georgia where he worked for Pollard Lumber Company. Family members include his loving wife, LeMargaret; son, Michael Ford Lewis (Jane); daughter, Betty Lewis Chavie (Rick); five grandchildren, Tracy Jane Johnston, Elizabeth Ann, Michael Ford II, Jennifer Lindsay and Emily Holmes Lewis and brother Charles L. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was predeceased by his parents, J.C. and Mae Lewis and his sisters, Elizabeth Leyda and Virginia Hamilton. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 27th in the chapel of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Henry Wilson (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Robert Henry (Buddy) Wilson of Ginger Hill Rd. Thomson, Ga. entered into rest June 22, 2006 at his residence. Survivors are his wife, Jewell Cranford Wilson, Thomson, Ga.; sons, Mike Cushman, Thomson, Ga., Mark Wilson, Thomson, Ga., Wayne Wilson (Ashley), Thomson, Ga.; daughter, Cindy Osborne, Thomson, Ga.; mother, Lucy Richards, Thomson, Ga.; brother, Ray Wilson, Elberton, Ga.; sister, Barbara Scott, Laurens, S.C.; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Wilson was born in Wilkes County, Georgia . He was retired as a Carpenter and Well Driller . Mr. Wilson was also a member of Mallorysville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father John Henry Wilson and a brother Charles Lee Wilson . Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday , June 25, 2006 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larron Pilgrim officiating. Graveside Services will follow at 4:00 PM in the Mallorysville Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Pallbearers will be : Buck Anderson, Edgar Hendrick, Shawn Epps, Chris Almon, Darren Scott and Jared Scott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stan Driver and Bobby Scott. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Saturday at the funeral home. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, Ga. 595-4100. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Norma Ivey Logan (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006, at Windermere Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mrs. Norma Ivey Logan, 88, wife of the late Benjamin D. Logan. Mrs. Logan was a native of Thomson, Georgia and lived most of her life in Augusta. She worked for over 30 years as a Richmond County Clerk of Probate Court and was a Methodist. Mrs. Logan loved flowers, and her hobbies were gardening and needlework. The family stated that she made the "most beautiful crochet pieces". Family members include her daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Joseph Brown, Jr. of North Augusta, Nancy and Doug Woodruff of Live Oak, FL; son and daughter-in-law, David and Carole Logan of Martinez; grandchildren, Rhonda B. Scoggins, Joseph Buster Brown, III, Shannon L. Dykes, Christopher Laidler, Mary L. Bryant, David R. Logan, Amanda T. Rybiki, Vickie D. Troglen; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Billie Wardlaw of Augusta, Bonnie Williamson of Vidalia; nephew, Lloyd Ogburn of Austell and sister-in-law, Frances Schrenk of Edgefield. Mrs. Logan was preceded in death by her sister, Evie Ogburn. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, June 26, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Sherell Dunn officiating. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1899 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 or to Curtis Baptist Church Building Fund, 1326 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901. The family will receive friends today, Sunday, June 25, 2006 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Eddie Harris (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Eddie Harris, Sr. will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Mealing Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Harris was a member of Mealing Grove Baptist Church where he served as chairman of Deacons ministry, president of the senior choir and a member of the male chorus. He was a self employed brick mason. Survivors include his wife, Minister Lillie Mae Curry Harris; six daughters, Katie Mae Broadwater, Eddie Mae Mealing, Gloria Humphries, Lillie Mae (Roger) Broadwater, Jeanette (Donald) Thurmond and Conswella "Renee" Harris; seven sons, Eddie (Debra) Harris, Jr. Rev. Joseph (Diane) Harris, Bonnie (Edith) Harris, Paul (Tavia) Harris, Ronnie (Avis) Harris, Tracy (Betty) Harris and Steve Harris; three sisters, Deloris Mays, Effie Jean Mays and Irene Edwards; 41 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the residence, 685 Ridge Road of after 1:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Lannis Jenkins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Lannis Jenkins of Victoria Street entered into rest Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 26, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. William Bussey officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. She was a native of Richmond County, Ga. and a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. Survivors are his wife, Lillian Beatrice Jenkins, Augusta; four sons, Gregory (Vernessa) Smith, Carl (Evelyn) Smith, Lannis (Shirley) Smith and Duane (Shalanda) Jenkins, Augusta; two daughters, Sheila (Christ) White, Christal Jenkins, Augusta; two sisters, Mary Jenkins Chavis, Augusta and Bernice (Mike) Utley, North Augusta; four brothers, Wilbur (Victoria) Jenkins, Jr. Terry (Debbie) Jenkins, Ralph (Carlean) Jenkins and Williams (Cassandra) Jenkins, all of Augusta; 13 grandchildren, one great-grand and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home this evening from 6 to 7 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Frank Buck (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Frank Buck will be held today at 3:00 p.m., at Belvedere First Baptist Church with Rev. John Meyer, Dr. Roy Head, and Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to Belvedere First Baptist Church P.O. Box 8168, North Augusta, SC 29861-8168 or American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Rd. Suite 104, Augusta, GA 30904. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Emma Lee Turman (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lee Turman, Warrenton, will be held on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Stoney Grove C.M.E. Church in Warrenton with the Rev. Ralph Moore officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are mother, Louise Walker Grays; father, Sam B. Grays, both of Warrenton; two sons, David (Pam) Ivey of Grovetown, Donald Turman of Augusta; three daughters, Patricia Hamilton of Warrenton, Evelyn Kendrick and Brenda (William) Parker, all of Thomson; four sisters, Francis Wiley and Annie Leslie, both of Thomson, Louise Freeman of Greenwood, S.C. and Betty (Willie) Shabazz of Augusta; one brother, Billy Grays of Thomson; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Thomson Funeral System of Thomson is in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lillie Hillary (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Funeral services 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 the Old Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at 51 Casaline Drive at 10:00 a.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Gonzalee Cade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Gonzalee Cade entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. She was the wife of late Thomas B. Cade. Gonzalee will truly be missed by her family and friends. Survivors includes her sons, Bruce D. (Felecia Dean) Cade, Kenneth T. Cade, both of Atlanta, Ga, Carla (Darryl) Ryans; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ida Johnson, Louise Williams; brothers, Newton ( Etta) Eubanks, all of Augusta; Howard Eubanks , Columbus, Ohio; sisters-in-law Francis Ashley, Mary Jo Eubanks and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives an friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Monday, June 26, 2006, at Faith Outreach Ministries, with Dr. Richard Peoples, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ophelia N. Hammett (STAPLETON, Ga.)
STAPLETON, Ga. - Mrs. Ophelia Newsome Hammett, 79, widow of Mr. Frank Hammett, died Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the residence of her daughter in Stapleton. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday June 25, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Billy Sturkey, Roy Parkerson, Wells McCorkle, Wayne Scraber, Mike Huff, Daniel Schaeffer and Robbie Meadows. Mrs. Hammett was a native of Edgehill, Glascock County, GA a daughter of the late Amy and Hubert Newsome, she moved to McDuffie County in the early 1950's, and worked for Thomson Company for 48 years, she was a avid member of Hill Baptist Church until health problems where her father in-law Charlie D. Hammett was founder. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Huff of Stapleton; three brothers, Dean Newsome, of California, Lonnie Newsome and William Newsome both of Florida; one sister, Brenda Lett, of Ohio; four grandchildren, Lynn Rabun, Christina Hicks, David Michael Cowart, and Evie Moon; nine great grandchildren, lots of nieces and nephews. The Hammett family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday June 24, 2006 at the funeral home. You may sign the online guest book at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jacqueline Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Smith, 43, of Augusta, entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2006. Survivors include one daughter, Marie Parker and husband, Jay of Lexington, Kentucky; parents Edwin and Trudy Caulkins, of Augusta; three brothers, Rudy Caulkins of Alabama, Chris and Edwin (Jr.) Caulkins, of Augusta; two sisters, Kathleen Kitchen, of Augusta, and Ernestine Caulkins, of Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be private. Correspondences may be sent to the family at 3315 Young Forest Drive, Augusta, GA, 30906. Southern Funeral Service, 109 Shaw St., Martinez, Ga. 706-364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Charlie Rapp (Engineer-MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Engineer-SRS MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Charlie Rapp age 63, husband of JoAnn Rapp entered into rest at his residence on Friday June 23, 2006. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday June 27, 2006, in the Belair Rd. Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Survivors include two sons, Charles Rapp Jr. and his wife, Terri of Pittsburgh, PA., Michael Rapp and his wife, Tiffany of Martinez; one daughter, Karen Hoover and her husband, Steve of Appling; one brother, Ted Rapp of New Jersey; one sister, Marilyn Graham of New York; five grandchildren, Conner Hoover, Colin Hoover, Seth Hoover, Cable Hoover and Holly Rapp. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 2623 Washington Rd. Augusta, GA. 30904 The family will be receiving friends Monday evening, June 26, 2006 from 7 until 9 p.m. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd. 30809, 706-860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Fernie Faulk (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Fernie Morgan Faulk III, 50, entered in to rest at St. Joseph Hospital on Saturday, June 24, 2006. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with The Very Rev. Robert Fain and Rev. Dr. J. Andrew Menger and Rev. Robert Spears officiating. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Faulk was a native of Augusta and was employed at the Savannah River Site. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Fernie Morgan Faulk Jr.; and Mildred Gormley Faulk. Mr. Faulk was a man who loved life. He was a wonderful husband and father that loved his wife and children. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Jones Faulk; two sons, Fernie Faulk and Rhett Faulk; one daughter, Savannah Faulk; one brother, David Faulk; two sisters, Elaine Thrift and Mary Mills, and two grandchildren, Autumn and Morgan Faulk. Pallbearers will be Warren Mills, Steve Thrift, Scott Butts, Billy Faulk, Atwell Gray, and Carl Molinaroli. The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 26, 2006 from 6 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, donations should be made to: The Faulk Children's College Fund c/o Church of the Good Shepherd 2230 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904 Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Norma Ivey Logan (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006, at Windermere Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mrs. Norma Ivey Logan, 88, wife of the late Benjamin D. Logan. Mrs. Logan was a native of Thomson, Georgia and lived most of her life in Augusta. She worked for over 30 years as a Richmond County Clerk of Probate Court and was a Methodist. Mrs. Logan loved flowers, and her hobbies were gardening and needlework. The family stated that she made the "most beautiful crochet pieces". Family members include her daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Joseph Brown, Jr. of North Augusta, Nancy and Doug Woodruff of Live Oak, FL; son and daughter-in-law, David and Carole Logan of Martinez; grandchildren: Rhonda B. Scoggins, Joseph Buster Brown, III, Shannon L. Dykes, Christopher Laidler, Mary L. Bryant, David R. Logan, Amanda T. Rybiki, Vickie D. Troglen; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Billie Wardlaw of Augusta, Bonnie Williamson of Vidalia; nephew, Lloyd Ogburn of Austell and sister-in-law, Frances Schrenk of Edgefield. Mrs. Logan was preceded in death by her sister, Evie Ogburn. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, June 26, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Sherell Dunn officiating. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1899 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 or to Curtis Baptist Church Building Fund, 1326 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 25, 2006 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Bertha Mae Wiltse (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Ms. Bertha Mae Wiltse, 83, of Lincolnton, entered into rest on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at McDuffie Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 3 pm at Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. James James officiating. Mrs. Wiltse was a native of Meadville, Pennsylvania. She was a former hairdresser, farmer and attended Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church. Survivors include one daughter, Dolly Bohler and husband, Doug of Lincolnton; one sister, Donna Beerbower and husband, Richard of Hope Sound, Fl.; one brother, Vivian Wiltse and wife, June of Pennfield, N.Y.; two grandsons, Travis Bohler and wife, Jenn and Brad Bohler,; two great grandsons, Dalton Seth Bohler and Luke Chance Bohler. Pallbearers will be Brad Bohler, Travis Bohler, Blanchard Boswell, Miller Boswell, Darrell Reese and Mike Reese. Memorial contributions may be Georgia Academy for the Blind 2895 Vineville Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31204. Friends may call at the residence or from 7 to 9 pm Saturday, at Rees Funeral Home 195 Peachtree St. Lincolnton, Ga. (706) 359-3222. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James Eubanks (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. James Eubanks will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Galilee Baptist Church, Beech Island with the Rev. Christopher Mitchell officiating. Friends may call at the residence, 5264 Old Cherokee Drive. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Willie B. Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Beatrice Hammond (TRENTON, S.C.)
Norma Ivey Logan (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Bertha Mae Wiltse (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Robert Henry Wilson (THOMSON, Ga.)
Harmony Gordon (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Lillar Mae Gibbons (WADLEY, Ga.)
Frank Buck (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Billy Ray Kendrix (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mirandy Washington (SPARTA, Ga.)
Jacqueline Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ophelia N. Hammett (STAPLETON, Ga.)
Eddie Harris (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Kenneth Wedaman (JOHNSTON, S.C.)
Joseph Merriweather (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert L. Ward (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Thomas Sanders (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Sherrill Hamrick (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
James Eubanks (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Alberta G. Horne (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
George Foster (PHILADELPHIA, Pa.)
Ford M. Lewis (JACKSONVILLE, FL.)
Carroll Brown (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
Robert Henry Wilson (THOMSON, Ga.)
Helvic Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Helvic Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jessie Holiday (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Fred McCormick (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Francine Woodard (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ann R. Colapietro (GREENLAWN, N.Y.)
Ann Dixon Caraway (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lillie Hillary (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Emma Lee Turman (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Eddie Harris (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Ophelia N. Hammett (STAPLETON, Ga.)
Charlie Rapp (Engineer-MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Clarice Wilkes (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Timothy Lamar Mathis (WRENS, Ga.)
Stella Hogan (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
'Idiot' Arena considers options
Critics say U.S. soccer needs more talent
Backups extend Spain's win streak
Armstrong says he didn't admit doping
Jones wins 100 in return event
Armstrong says he didn't admit doping
AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong on Friday angrily denied the latest allegation that he used performance-enhancing drugs, dismissing the claims of a former teammate's wife that he admitted it after brain surgery in 1996.
'Idiot' Arena considers options
HAMBURG, Germany - Bruce Arena sounded more like a man ready to say goodbye than a coach eager to sign on for another World Cup.
On Langley Pond
Oars hit Langley Pond's water Saturday morning as rowers from across the Southeast competed in the U.S. Rowing Southeast Regional Championships in Aiken.
Overtime
In Eastbourne, England, French Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne tuned up for Wimbledon by defeating Russia's Anastasia Myskina 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (5) in the Hastings Direct final.
Overtime
Augusta suffered its first loss Thursday night as the FireBall dropped a 4-2 decision to Bradenton Academics in the Premier Development League.
Argentina wins in OT
LEIPZIG, Germany - A blast of brilliance by Maxi Rodriguez separated Argentina from Mexico in a World Cup classic Saturday night.
Backups extend Spain's win streak
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Spain coach Luis Aragones told his fringe players to make his life difficult, and some of them lived up to the challenge.
Critics say U.S. soccer needs more talent
HAMBURG, Germany - Alex Rodriguez occasionally arrives at Yankee Stadium wearing an Arsenal jersey. That's as close as soccer gets to the top American athletes.
Jones wins 100 in return event
INDIANAPOLIS - Marion Jones made a triumphant return to her sport's center stage Friday night by winning the 100 meters at the U.S. track and field championships - in the stadium where she won her first national title nine years ago.
Hard work pays off in giant catch
It took a borrowed net and seven tries to get it into the boat, but a local angler turned a Father's Day outing at the lake into a wrestling match with something larger than he ever expected to find at the other end of a trotline.
Hard work pays off in giant catch
Outdoors calendar
NOTE: All the listed events are open to the public, although membership in some organizations may be required.
Georgians spend bucks on boats
If you don't own a boat yourself, it's likely that some of your friends do.
Georgians spend bucks on boats
Project's funding is held up
Scientists are using gill nets to study fish densities at Thurmond Lake this month in preparation for the long overdue construction of a $5.5 million oxygen system near Modoc, S.C.
Faith calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday. Send to Faith Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
Mormon youths go on a pioneer trek
This is the era of electronics and easy living. Today's teens can text-message their friends, order clothing and watch the latest in entertainment without leaving the comfort of their couch.
Faith digest
PHAT Traxx Productions will provide music and a DJ at an HIV-awareness block party from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today behind Jay's Place Barber Shop, 1927 Olive Road. People who get screened for HIV or have their blood pressure checked can pick up items from a Golden Harvest Food Bank Manna Truck.
Should years be B.C. or B.C.E., and A.D. or C.E.?
Forget public schools' religious wars about intelligent design and evolution, students' religious songs and artwork, after-school Bible clubs, graduation prayers and gay sensitivity training.
Mormon youths go on a pioneer trek
This is the era of electronics and easy living. Today's teens can text-message their friends, order clothing and watch the latest in entertainment without leaving the comfort of their couch.
Even this team of Braves' greats needs some support
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
"When my sister was killed and I was crying about it, my uppermost thought was of our childhood together," recalls Nirmala Rajasingam in the documentary "No More Tears Sister," which launches a new season of "P.O.V."
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
Wall That Heals will be in Aiken for observance
Children have adventurous times at Fort Discovery's science camps
Libraries take kids Down Under with didgeridoo
Family leads tab collections for Ronald McDonald House
Pupils roll up their sleeves to help Home Works
Man takes his girlfriend up, up and away to pop the question
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