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Applause cover for June 29, 2006.
Baseball Today
Washington at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EDT). John Patterson is set to start against Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay.
Marlins, Willis shake off start
MIAMI - Dontrelle Willis started on Opening Day for the Florida Marlins, coming off a second-place finish in the National League Cy Young balloting and considered one of the best young pitchers in the game.
Cubs, Colvin agree
The Chicago Cubs have signed first baseman-outfielder Tyler Colvin, their first-round pick draft out of Clemson, on Tuesday.
Rios hospitalized with infection
Homer lifts Pittsburgh, ends streak
Red Sox rough up Pedro in his return
BOSTON - Pedro Martinez got a standing ovation in his return to Fenway Park and left early after his worst performance with the New York Mets.
Red Sox rough up Pedro in his return
BOSTON - Pedro Martinez got a standing ovation in his return to Fenway Park and left early after his worst performance with the New York Mets.
Cubs, Colvin agree
The Chicago Cubs have signed first baseman-outfielder Tyler Colvin, their first-round pick draft out of Clemson, on Tuesday.
Pitcher's actions call for more than apology
Brett Myers is sorry. Really sorry. Really, really sorry.
Pitcher's actions call for more than apology
Brett Myers is sorry. Really sorry. Really, really sorry.
Marlins, Willis shake off start
Homer lifts Pittsburgh, ends streak
PITTSBURGH - Finally, the Pittsburgh Pirates walked off with a win.
Twins' pair of leading lefties spur comeback
Rios hospitalized with infection
TORONTO - Blue Jays right fielder Alex Rios was hospitalized Thursday and expected to remain overnight to receive treatment on a bad infection in his lower left leg.
Twins' pair of leading lefties spur comeback
MINNEAPOLIS - Johan Santana is one of baseball's best pitchers. Minnesota's other left-handed starter might soon be even better.
Baseball Today
Washington at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EDT). John Patterson is set to start against Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay.
Many Augustans get an early start on July 4 travel
Debating his impact
ATLANTA - The numbers do not lie.
Pen wrecks another Smoltz start
NEW YORK - John Smoltz did his best Wednesday afternoon to shrug off the fact that the Atlanta bullpen has simply wrecked his win-loss record. But if it's weighing on Smoltz at this juncture, no one would blame him.
Atlanta's ego dealt another crushing blow
NEW YORK - He could very well be the face of the Atlanta Braves' franchise for the next decade or longer. Everyone seems to think so.
Pen wrecks another Smoltz start
NEW YORK - John Smoltz did his best Wednesday afternoon to shrug off the fact that the Atlanta bullpen has simply wrecked his win-loss record. But if it's weighing on Smoltz at this juncture, no one would blame him.
Atlanta's ego dealt another crushing blow
NEW YORK - He could very well be the face of the Atlanta Braves' franchise for the next decade or longer. Everyone seems to think so.
Sibley Mill to stay open through July
Avondale Mills' Augusta plant won't close in June after all.
Most lack insurance to cover flooding
Most lack insurance to cover flooding
NEW YORK - Most of the property damage caused by the overflowing rivers flooding the Northeast is uninsured because property insurers exclude flooding from homeowners policies and most property owners in the region do not purchase flood insurance from the federal government.
Property rights concern delays debris removal
WASHINGTON - The government says it has not removed the Gulf Coast's remaining hurricane wreckage, enough to stack 2 miles high onto a football field, because it must respect private property rights.
U.S. struggles to fightflood of knockoffs
Job fair helps workers get jump on fresh start
Surrounded by basketball goals hanging from the rafters, hundreds of people wearing obligatory smiles could hardly conceal a competitive feeling more fierce than any sporting event held within the gym walls.
U.S. struggles to fightflood of knockoffs
WASHINGTON - By the time David S. Pearl II finally saw one of the knockoff versions of his company's refrigeration testing devices, the damage had been done.
Property rights concern delays debris removal
A rockin' cup of joe
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - KISS, the rock group known for putting its brand on everything from action figures and bobble heads to lunch boxes, now is marketing French KISS Vanilla, Demon Dark Roast and Rockuccino at the first KISS Coffeehouse.
Fuel-sipping Smart car to be sold in U.S.
Fuel-sipping Smart car to be sold in U.S.
DETROIT - DaimlerChrysler AG will begin selling its fuel-efficient, two-seat Smart car in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2008, the automaker's CEO said Wednesday.
Job fair helps workers get jump on fresh start
Sibley Mill to stay open through July
Teaching how to pass the buck
Improving education is a top campaign priority for every candidate running for public office, but it also can be a ruse - especially for legislators. For instance, consider this year's action by Georgia lawmakers.
Don't amend it, honor it!
It may be the closest we've ever come to amending the Constitution without actually doing it.
An end to inertia
There's something worse than inertia. It's the tendency of some small-minded people to actually want a community at rest to remain at rest.
Supreme judicial arrogance
Will the courts of this land ever again say "It's none of our business"? About anything?
The Nutty Professor
Only in America could a university professor profess undiluted hatred for his country and exhibit a total detachment from reality - then use his own bile and banality as a reason to keep him on the public payroll.
Concert calendar
KEM: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 7; Bell Auditorium; $34.50, $39.50; (706) 722-3521
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.
How stars get their stars on Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES - If it weren't for two guys with a bunch of crushed granite, Hollywood might not have its iconic Walk of Fame.
New on DVD
Here's a look at what's new this week in DVD and video releases, and a calendar of what's coming:
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
Fort Gordon kicks off Independence Day celebrations a day early with a patriotic party 5-11 p.m. Monday at Barton Field on 25th Street and at Freedom Park on Rice Road.
Spotted
Chrissy Jones (from left), Denise Widgeon and Edna Wingo were at Coyotes for the Tracy Byrd performance.
Annapolis' is just a regurgitation of clichs, plots
Borrowing in equal parts from Flashdance, An Officer and a Gentleman and Rocky, Annapolis leaves little room for anything fresh, new or even remotely interesting.
Mortgage rates climb on inflation concerns
Mortgage rates climb on inflation concerns
WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year mortgages rose for a third straight week, hitting the highest level in more than four years as investors continued to express worries about inflation.
Fishing Tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta GA 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
School's out on Thurmond Lake
What's wrong with Thurmond Lake? Not everyone is asking that question, but an answer is important for those of us whose favorite technique in fishing is running and gunning for schooling hybrids and stripers.
Vegetable gardens bring families together
Lyn Hecker and Dan Wolff have never met, but their gardening philosophies are remarkably similar:
Garden industry develops plants for tight spaces
Garden industry develops plants for tight spaces
NEW MARKET, Va. - Small space gardening is becoming a big time marketing opportunity as the nation grows increasingly urban.
Vegetable gardens bring families together
Control Japanese beetles with insecticides
Japanese beetles have really been bad in the Augusta area the past four or five weeks, although it depends where you live.
Control Japanese beetles with insecticides
Yellow Jackets' aide is ready to call the shots on offense
MACON, Ga. - Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Patrick Nix has taken the play-calling handoff from Chan Gailey. Georgia coach Mark Richt says that move isn't included in his 2006 playbook.
Yellow Jackets' aide is ready to call the shots on offense
MACON, Ga. - Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Patrick Nix has taken the play-calling handoff from Chan Gailey. Georgia coach Mark Richt says that move isn't included in his 2006 playbook.
Pitcher grows used to Southern living
Out of uniform, Ryan Shaver is likely to stick out at the ballpark. His wardrobe isn't exactly conducive to summers in the South Atlantic League.
Errors doom GreenJackets
One slip of the foot cost the Augusta GreenJackets on Thursday night against the West Virginia Power.
Augusta shares lead in division
With a chance at first place in the Southern Division on the line, the Augusta GreenJackets woke up just in time Wednesday night.
Augusta shares lead in division
With a chance at first place in the Southern Division on the line, the Augusta GreenJackets woke up just in time Wednesday night.
Burkhart gets second pro win
CONCORD, N.C. - Dane Burkhart is quickly making a name for himself as a winner in both the collegiate and professional ranks.
Brown will take his final swing at tourney title
The 2005 Palmetto Amateur last summer was supposed to be Scott Brown's final amateur tournament as an individual. His plan was to play his senior year at USC Aiken, then turn pro immediately after the season ended May 19.
PGA Tour unveils its 'playoff system'
The PGA Tour rolled out the points structure Wednesday for its new FedEx Cup competition, a chase for $10 million that will emphasize the last four tournaments of the year no matter what Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson or anyone else has done in the majors.
PGA Tour unveils its 'playoff system'
The PGA Tour rolled out the points structure Wednesday for its new FedEx Cup competition, a chase for $10 million that will emphasize the last four tournaments of the year no matter what Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson or anyone else has done in the majors.
North Augustan comes up aces in Alabama event
Most golfers dream of making one hole-in-one during their lifetime.
Fog forces delay in first round of Open
Short game could be big for Martin
AIKEN - Ben Martin found the best way to navigate the bumpy greens in the Palmetto Amateur tournament was to leave his putter in the bag.
Wet week is on tap at storied Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. - Newport Country Club is dripping with history.
Short game could be big for Martin
North Augustan comes up aces in Alabama event
Most golfers dream of making one hole-in-one during their lifetime.
Wet week is on tap at storied Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. - Newport Country Club is dripping with history.
Brown will take his final swing at tourney title
The 2005 Palmetto Amateur last summer was supposed to be Scott Brown's final amateur tournament as an individual. His plan was to play his senior year at USC Aiken, then turn pro immediately after the season ended May 19.
Fog forces delay in first round of Open
NEWPORT, R.I. - Michelle Wie stood on the balcony of the stately clubhouse at Newport Country Club, which ordinarily offers a spectacular view on a century-old golf course that juts into the Atlantic Ocean.
Pitcher grows used to Southern living
Laney plans to settle into new digs this fall
Laney plans to settle into new digs this fall
Laney football will have a new business address this fall.
Many Augustans get an early start on July 4 travel
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd druther not.
You call these laws? Get better ones
Regarding new Georgia laws taking effect in July: Banning protesters at churches? Nurses writing prescriptions? Retailers holding lottery winnings? Now there's an enforceable law - not. The odds of this happening are about as good as winning the Mega Millions.Ken Manfredi, Evans
Departing Reservists deserved better
I am saddened by The Augusta Chronicle's lack of attention to the deployment of nearly 200 soldiers from the 324th Signal Battalion from Fort Gordon on June 23. I found it odd that all three local news stations were present for interviews and articles, but there were no reporters from The Chronicle.Kim Buckalew, Martinez
English need not be spoken here
You call these laws? Get better ones
Departing Reservists deserved better
English need not be spoken here
Let me get this right: You wrote "Foreign-born people are supposed to know how to speak and read English before they become a U.S. citizen, so why the need for bilingual ballot? It simply discourages assimilation into the broader American culture"- which, of course, will allow "illegal aliens to vote." ("Time to bury Jim Crow," June 26)Michael Schortinghuis, Grovetown
Abe to get color makeover on the $5 bill
Proms aren't just for teens
It's dark inside and the residents are ready. They sit patiently with their walkers and canes by their side and music from a 1950s jukebox wafting through the air.
Abe to get color makeover on the $5 bill
WASHINGTON - Honest Abe is going to be more colorful after all.
Living briefs
In honor of the July 7 release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, we want to hear your best pirate imitation. You can record yourself and upload the file, or leave your entry on voice mail at (706) 828-3883.
ING to answer theft questions
The president of ING Employee Benefits US will attend today's Augusta Commission meeting to answer questions about the theft of a laptop containing data, including Social Security numbers, of 2,400 city employees, according to a company spokesman.
Cox's campaign press secretary faces slander lawsuit
Woman, 19, hurt badly in collision
A 19-year-old Evans woman was severely injured Thursday afternoon in a collision that closed an Evans road for nearly two hours.
Judge who overturned My Lai case dies at 96
COLUMBUS, Ga. - Retired U.S. District Court Judge J. Robert Elliott, the nation's oldest federal district judge when he ended his 38-year career in 2000, died Tuesday. He was 96.
Family man danced through life
Whether he was beating on his steering wheel or giving drum sticks to his children before they could walk, Robert Holsonbake Jr. always seemed to strum and dance to a built-in rhythm.
News you can use
Drought is here. But you can help ease the pain for everyone - and save on your water bill, too - by following these tips to help conserve your use of water in the laundry room.
Fireworks to light 4th cost $30,000
Thousands of George Washingtons will be used in an explosive way in Columbia and Richmond counties Tuesday to celebrate the country that Washington helped create.
Phone use is as bad as booze, study says
Talking on a cell phone while driving could be as risky as driving drunk, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Utah.
Dylan will perform at Lake Olmstead
Bob Dylan must have a thing for Augusta.
Across the region
ALBANY, GA. - The family of a 21-year-old man who died at the Lowndes County Jail and the NAACP are questioning what led to his death.
Officials review two capital projects
NORTH AUGUSTA - Sticker shock over the price of upcoming capital projects has become commonplace for city officials.
Reward issued for man in mother's slaying
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Craig Baldwin.
Judge who overturned My Lai case dies at 96
Woman suing school board runs to be on it
A Martinez woman who is suing the Columbia County Board of Education is now seeking a seat on the board.
Cancer risk takes fun from sun
Dylan will perform at Lake Olmstead
Woman, 19, hurt badly in collision
Officials consider installing rain tax
Augusta Commission might follow Columbia County's lead, and residents here might soon be paying a rain tax.
Baby Noor returns home to Iraq
News you can use
The drought is here. But you can help ease the pain for everyone - and save money on your water bill - by following these tips to help conserve your use of water in the kitchen.
Judge blocks Georgia's sex offender law
Baby Noor returns home to Iraq
ATLANTA - Baby Noor has returned to her family in Iraq, according to the Atlanta organization that helped arrange for the infant's medical care.
July Fourth Events
FORT GORDON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 5 to 11 p.m. Monday, Barton Field, 25th Street, and Freedom Park, Rice Road; music by the 434th Army Band, three local bands, food and fireworks display at approximately 9 p.m.; (706) 791-6001.
July Fourth Closings
The following schedules have been announced for Independence Day:
Woman suing school board runs to be on it
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Clemson killing suspect shouldn't have been free
Aiken man charged in mother's murder is captured
Judge blocks Georgia sex offender law
ATLANTA -- A federal judge Thursday temporarily blocked the state of Georgia from preventing registered sex offenders from living near school bus stops.
SUV fire damages home in Martinez
Canal studies similar
A private study of mercury in Olin Corp.'s Savannah River drainage canal found elevated levels similar to those identified in April in a high school student's science fair project.
Fireworks safety defuses danger
NORTH AUGUSTA - Dee Ingram had a simple question Wednesday as she stood before row after row of brightly colored boxes at Wacky Wayne's Fireworks.
Fireworks to light 4th cost $30,000
Land sale for condo project is approved
Across South Carolina
BEAUFORT - Two Missouri men were rescued from the Atlantic Ocean this week after their boat sank. One of the men survived in the water for 26 hours before the Coast Guard found him.
Officials consider installing rain tax
Land sale for condo project is approved
Augusta commissioners approved Thursday the sale of city property for a condominium development on the Savannah River.
Erosion control gets past review by state
Columbia County will retain its authority to issue development permits and enforce erosion-control laws, according to Georgia's Environmental Protection Division.
Officials review two capital projects
Across Georgia
SYLVESTER - A former third-grade teacher at a Worth County elementary school pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated child molestation and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Rants and raves
TO THE PERSON WHO called in about Rants and Raves being so liberal and should be canceled: Is that what the Republican Party is about, communism? Nobody gets an opinion except the Republicans? The last time I looked, America was a free country.
A death in the family
AIKEN - When Craig Baldwin walked his daughter down the aisle of a prominent Lexington, Ky., church at her wedding Saturday, police said he also carried a horrible secret.
Fireworks safety defuses danger
Across the area
Ted Everett, formerly of Augusta, has been recognized as Florida Wildlife Federation Conservationist of the Year for 2006.
Phone use is as bad as booze, study says
Forget gas prices - people are ready to go somewhere
With the highways heavy with traffic and the thoroughfares full of beach-ready Georgians, the July Fourth holiday can be a hectic time to be on the road. Factor in gas prices that are, on average, about 60 cents higher per gallon than the same time last year, and staying close to home might not sound like a bad idea.
Family man danced through life
Kid of the Day
Jonathan Frank Monroe Bass, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Missing slaying suspect caught in Asheville
Cancer risk takes fun from sun
Sandy Beverly can turn to her computer in the pathology lab at University Hospital and call up a biopsy report that has special significance - it's hers.
PSC candidates focused on energy issues
ATLANTA - Concern about Georgia's future energy needs is fueling campaigns for the two contested seats on the state's utility regulation board.
Rants and raves
TO THE PERSON WHO called in about Rants and Raves being so liberal and should be canceled: Is that what the Republican Party is about, communism? Nobody gets an opinion except the Republicans? The last time I looked, America was a free country.
Longtime school board member won't seek re-election
Judge throws out confession in Jessica Lunsford case
INVERNESS, Fla. (AP) -- The confession of a convicted sex offender charged with kidnapping, raping and killing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford isn't admissible in court, but the discovery of her body can be used as evidence, a judge ruled Friday.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Commission approves property sale
Election officials OK free ID cards
Augusta attorney to defend soldier
Augusta attorney Michael S. Waddington, who in February got an Army reservist acquitted of abusing prisoners in Afghanistan, has been hired to defend one of three soldiers charged with killing detainees in Iraq last month.
Columbia County attorney steps into Superior Court judge race
A second candidate has stepped up for the Superior Court judgeship being vacated by retiring Chief Judge William M. Fleming Jr.
July fourth closings
Here's a roundup of facilities that will be closed for the holiday.
Judgeship race offers choice
Voters will have a choice in deciding who should fill the judicial seat being vacated by retiring Chief Judge William M. Fleming Jr.
Holiday events
FORT GORDON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 5 to 11 p.m. Monday, Barton Field, 25th Street, and Freedom Park, Rice Road; music by the 434th Army Band, three local bands, food and fireworks display at about
Clemson killing suspect shouldn't have been free
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A sex offender released from a Florida prison who is charged with strangling a Clemson University student should never have been freed, the Florida Department of Children & Families said Thursday.
SUV fire damages home in Martinez
A fire that started in an SUV parked in the garage of a Martinez home Thursday night destroyed the vehicle and heavily damaged the home.
Panel approves all city taxi services at airport
The Augusta Aviation Commission paved the way Thursday for all city taxi services to set up shop at the airport.
Judge blocks Georgia's sex offender law
ATLANTA - A federal judge Thursday temporarily blocked Georgia from preventing registered sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of school bus stops.
PSC candidates focused on energy issues
Missing slaying suspect caught in Asheville
AIKEN - Craig Baldwin might have eluded capture if it hadn't been for an observant captain with the Buncombe County, N.C., Sheriff's Office.
Erosion control gets past review by state
Election officials OK free ID cards
ATLANTA - County election officials can start printing free photo identification cards for people who want to vote in the upcoming primaries, the State Election Board said Thursday.
Campers' delight
Amber Hannans, 7, tries to hit the target during archery at Camp Lakeside in Lincolnton at the Family YMCA day camp. The weekly camp accommodated 160 children this week; it is run weekly through Aug. 12.
Forget gas prices - people are ready to go somewhere
Cox's campaign press secretary faces slander lawsuit
ATLANTA - Cathy Cox's campaign press secretary is facing a slander lawsuit over comments attributed to him by the Savannah Morning News that attack the credibility of a Mark Taylor supporter.
Augusta attorney to defend soldier
Kid of the Day
Sofia Nikole Bell, of Martinez, is today's kid of the day.
Across the area
Richmond County Superintendent Charles Larke on Thursday postponed his decision on whether to ask state education officials to lift Murphey Middle School's "persistently dangerous" status.
Panel approves all city taxi services at airport
Comedian can't shake zany character
Review: An Inconvenient Truth
An Inconvenient Truth is hugely successful in both of its missions: Hitting you over the noggin with the urgent truth that man-made global warming is happening, and showing you an Al Gore who's funnier, more human and more passionate than the often robotic politician who came this close to becoming president.
Comedian can't shake zany character
NEW YORK - In a summer of movies that has included a Lucha Libre wrestler and a mutton-chopped mutant, the weirdest character to hit the big screen is a little 46-year-old woman with a slight overbite.
Black Stone Cherry takes influences very seriously
For drummer John Fred Young, who is responsible for the heavy back beat in Black Stone Cherry, Southern rock is more than a mission, it's a birthright.
Black Stone Cherry takes influences very seriously
Saliva enjoys success with its blending of metal, soul
Saliva enjoys success with its blending of metal, soul
Ten years in and Memphis, Tenn., metal act Saliva is still putting some spit and polish on its distinctive sound.
Summer sizzles with hot acts
Be it beating the heat in an air-conditioned theater or soaking up the sun at an outdoor amphitheater, there's something about enjoying live music during the swelter of summer that's particularly appealing.
Cheney to attend race on Saturday
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Vice president Dick Cheney will participate in pre-race activities this Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Ryan Newman
Ryan Newman's success usually comes at the faster superspeedways, but a second-place finish last week on the road course at Sonoma, Calif., just might be the spark Newman needs to get back into the race for the Chase for the Championship.
Burton, Mears go with backup plan
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeff Burton and Casey Mears both unloaded backup cars late Thursday after they crashed during practice for Saturday's Pepsi 400.
Burton, Mears go with backup plan
F1 drivers try to win back fans
NASCAR to tweak format
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Brian France created NASCAR's championship format to add drama to the title chase.
Cheney to attend race on Saturday
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Vice president Dick Cheney will participate in pre-race activities this Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Ryan Newman
Ryan Newman's success usually comes at the faster superspeedways, but a second-place finish last week on the road course at Sonoma, Calif., just might be the spark Newman needs to get back into the race for the Chase for the Championship.
F1 drivers try to win back fans
INDIANAPOLIS - Race fans walking the paddock or standing outside the security areas Thursday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway got a pleasant surprise when normally reticent Formula One drivers stopped to sign autographs and chat.
New ball unveiled
NEW YORK - Sure, the shooting in the NBA might improve. David Stern sees another benefit to the league's new official game ball, though.
Italian becomes top pick
NEW YORK - The Toronto Raptors decided that Andrea Bargnani was the best choice in an NBA draft lacking star power with high school players no longer eligible.
New ball unveiled
NEW YORK - Sure, the shooting in the NBA might improve. David Stern sees another benefit to the league's new official game ball, though.
Hawks tab Duke star
ATLANTA - On a night of uncertainty in the early picks of the NBA Draft, there was one certainty: The Atlanta Hawks knew they would select Duke's Shelden Williams.
Italian becomes top pick
NEW YORK - The Toronto Raptors decided that Andrea Bargnani was the best choice in an NBA draft lacking star power with high school players no longer eligible.
Hawks tab Duke star
ATLANTA - On a night of uncertainty in the early picks of the NBA Draft, there was one certainty: The Atlanta Hawks knew they would select Duke's Shelden Williams.
Marshall won't leave Winthrop
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Gregg Marshall returned to Winthrop's basketball team Thursday, one day after his rousing introduction at the College of Charleston.
Thomas H. Young (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Thomas H. (Boe) Young, age 87, widower of Mrs. Rosa Mae Young, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006 in the Thomson Manor Health Care Center. Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006 in the Westview Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Rockefeller officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2006 at the funeral home. Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Deon Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tamara Deon Bryant, beloved daughter of Don Bryant and Jackie Byrd McRee, entered into rest on Thursday, June 29, 2006. Tamara was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She is survived by her father, Don Bryant, Evans, GA.; her mother, Jackie Byrd McRee, Washington, GA.; paternal grandmother, Helen Best, Eastman, GA.; one brother, Doug Bryant, Augusta, GA.; two sisters, Jeri Bryant, Michelle. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Frances Christie (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - On the afternoon of June 25, 2006, the angel of silence came into the room of Mrs.Frances Christie and with chilly fingers sealed the lips of a loving mother. Her soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow and pain to a place of eternal rest. Mrs. Frances Christie was born on September 13, 1922 in Augusta, GA. the daughter of the late Glen & Frances Howard. She was united in marriage to the late Deacon Joseph Christie on February 15, 1942. To this union four children were born. Carolyn C. Scott, daughter, preceded her in death in March 2005. Frances and her late husband lived in New York for 40 years until her retirement from Federation of the Handicapped due to illness. She attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York where she served many ministries. In 1982, after the death of her husband Joseph, she returned to Augusta and renewed her membership with Spirit Creek Baptist Church where she was a indefatiguable worker. Frances was a proud individual, with an unusual determination. She was a very loving mother and dear friend. She loved her church and was a dedicated member. Frances leaves to mourn her memory her sons, Stanley Christie, Alvin Christie; daughter, Mary Louise Christie; son-in-law, Earl Scott; granddaughter, Camille Fernandez; grandson, Alvin Fernandez, great grand children, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11:00am Sat. July 1, 2006 at Spirit Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Glasper Nero Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:00 to 7:00pm at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Bruce General (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Bruce General, 60, of Hill St. Thomson, Georgia entered into rest June 25 at St. Joseph Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Augusta, Ga. with Father Andrew Menger officiating. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, Ga. 595-4100.
Camilla R. Prather (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Ms. Camilla R. Prather, 87, entered into rest Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Westwood Nursing Facility, Evans, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Starling Funeral Home, Harlem, Ga., with the Rev. Philip Vestal officiating. Burial will be in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery. Ms. Prather, a native of Harlem, had retired as a Home Economics teacher with Columbia County School Systems in 1979. She was a graduate of Harlem High School and Georgia State College for Women. She was a member of the Eastern Star Frances Bell Chapter #75 and a member of Harlem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents T.C. Prather and Carrie Mae Hobbs Prather, and a sister Martha Prather McNair. She is survived by two cousins, Larry Prather, Sr. and Duluth L. Prather. Pallbearers will be Larry Smith Prather, Jr., Lionel Prather, Tommy Prather, Mark Whitaker, Jordan Whitaker and Frank Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Tankersley, Mickey Lonergan, John Eckenroth and Howard Tucker. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Harlem Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 790, Harlem, GA. 30814 Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006, from 2 PM until time of service at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Maude Malin (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Maude Stephens Malin, 91, of Dewey Dr., Martinez, entered into rest June 28 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, Ga. 595-4100.
Jerry W. Brown (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Memorial Services for Mr. Jerry Wayne Brown, 59, of Twisted Needle Court, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest on June 25, 2006, at his residence, will be conducted this Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Father John M. Zimmerman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the Memorial Service. Memorials may be made to the MCG Cancer Research, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Gail Durden Johnson (HARRISON, Ga.)
HARRISON, Ga. - Mrs. Gail Durden Johnson, age 55, of Harrison, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene in Sandersville with burial in Zeta Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the May and Smith Funeral Directors, Sandersville.
George H. Kelley (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga.- Mr. George Kelley Jr. age 75, husband of Joyce Kelley entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday June 28, 2006. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 1, 2006 at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. C.W. Edwards, Rev. Sonny Jones, and Rev. Pierce Norman officiating. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Joyce Kelley, one son , Rusty Kelley and his wife Tina of Evans, one daughter, Debbie Zapata and her husband Mike of Evans. Three grandchildren, Zachary , Brandon and Kelley Zapata. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mr. Kelley was a member of Lewis Memorial Methodist Church, he was president and owner of Kelley Appliance Center since 1962. President of Martinez Community Club for the past 38 years. He built the 1st Senior League ballfield and sponsored many teams, and now Kelley Park is named in his honor. He was a member of Augusta Homebuilders Association, a member of Columbia County Merchants Association serving several terms as president, and served as fair chairman for several years, lifetime director. Mr. Kelley served on Columbia County Board of Education for 8 years,and a member of the Columbia County Game & Fish Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the MCG Foundation, Kidney Transplant 1120 15th street room BA 4407 Augusta,GA. 30912 or to Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church @ 5555 Hereford Farm Rd. Evans,GA. 30809 Honorary pallbearers will be the Columbia County Merchants Association Board of Directors, Ben Ivey, Mike Zapata, Stanley Crozier, Billy Becton, Ted Lane, Alvin Postell, Graham Ellison, Forrest Maddox, Pam Randall, George Sleister, Bobby Herrington. Active pallbearers will be, Mickey Agner, Keith Partridge, Alvin Percival, Bryant Percival, Stanley Percival, and Jeff Wilson. The family will be receiving friends this evening Friday June 30, 2006 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd. Evans,GA. 30809 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Daisy M. Evans (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006 at her son's residence, Mrs. Daisy Mae Jones Evans, of Martin Luther King Blvd., Waynesboro, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted today, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Daniel Grove Baptist Church, Waynesboro with Reverend Berry Rogers officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. The funeral procession will leave the residence of her son at 12:45 p.m. FLORIST: 11:30 a.m. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Kent R. DeVaney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Kent R. DeVaney, age 41, of Augusta, entered into rest Thursday, June 29, 2006 at University Hospital. Mr. DeVaney was born in Verdun, France to a military family, the son of Simone R. DeVaney and the late Robert B. DeVaney. He attended Hephzibah High School and was employed by Club Car for a number of years. He was the former owner of Garden City Games and a former resident of Lake City, TN. Family members include his mother, Simone R. DeVaney; brother, Robin DeVaney and wife, Debbie of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Kathy Simon and husband, Charlie of Port Orange, Fl., and a beloved niece, Shannon Simon of Port Orange, Fl. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes South Chapel. Poteet Funeral Homes, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906, (706)798-8886. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Myra Taylor Scott (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Myra T. Scott, age 83, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Hospice of Savannah. Funeral Services at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 30, 2006, at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Chapel with Rev. Don Scarborough officiating. Interment will be at Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Rufus Simpkins (MIDVILLE, Ga.)
MIDVILLE, Ga. - The funeral service for Mr. Rufus Simpkins, Jr., will be 11 a.m. , Saturday at Bethlehem Temple with Bishop Valda Grimes officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. His loving and devoted family will forever cherish his memories. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home (706) 554-5500.
Roscoe Douglas (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, Mr. Roscoe Douglas of Collier Road. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from First Mount Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Andrew Johnson, Pastor officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens with Full Military Honors. Survivors are one daughter, Peggy (Henry) Steadman, Augusta; one son, Jerry Douglas, Augusta, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Donna Shibley (SALUDA, S.C.)
SALUDA, S.C. - Ms. Donna Clark Shibley, 71, entered into rest June 24, 2006 at Self Memorial Medical Center, Greenwood, S.C. Ms. Shibley, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Odell Clark, Raleigh, N.C.; two sisters, Pearline Clark, Staten Island, N.Y. and Beatrice White, McCormick, S.C.; five brothers, Effort (Orabell) Clark, Jr., and John M. (Blondie) Clark, Edgefield, William Clark, Prosperity, S.C., O.B. Clark, Bronx, N.Y. and Henry Clark, Ridge Spring, S.C.; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Edgefield with Minister Odell Clark officiating. Friends may call at the residence of her brother, Effort (Ora Bell) Clark, Sand Rock Road, Hwy. 378, Edgefield or after 1:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Son's Mortuary, 250 Coral St., Edgefield, S.C. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 stepgrandchildren, two nieces, and three nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Sarah Kornaus Wedaman; his father, Thomas H. Wedaman, Sr and a brother, Thomas H. Wedaman, Jr.
Maude Stephens Malin (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Maude Stephens Malin, 91, of Dewey Dr. Martinez, Ga. entered into rest June 28 at her residence . She was the beloved wife of the late Julius Malin . Survivors include, sons, Grady L. Malin - Augusta, Ga., Orie ( Mack ) Malin ( Louise ) - Hephzibah, Ga., Timothy Malin, Sr.( Judy ) - Martinez, Ga., Richard Malin, Sr. ( Tina) - Hephzibah, Ga.; daughters, Shirley Welch- Augusta, Ga., JoAnn Ferron (Gerald)- North Augusta, S.C., Rachel Luke (Marvin)- Grovetown, Ga.; 22 Grandchildren and 38 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Patsy Yeater and a grandson Calvin Malin. Mrs. Malin was born in Avera, Ga., but lived in Augusta most of her life. She was a Homemaker and a member Lighthouse Pentacostal Church . Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM , Saturday, July 01, 2006 at Bellevue Memorial Chapel, Grovetown, Ga. with Rev. Lucis Cato and Rev.Dewain French officiating. Pallbearers will be Stephen Luke, Lewis Luke, Christopher Malin, Timothy Malin, Jr. Eric Malin, Daniel Carpenter, John McFadden, Jr. , Joel McFadden, Jeffery McFadden and Richard Malin, Jr. in Iraq Friends may call at the residence of Tim and Judy Malin or from 7 until 9 pm Friday at the funeral home. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, Ga., 595-4100. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lillian H. Seigler (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Lillian Hammond Seigler, 84 wife of the late William A. Seigler, died Wednesday June 28 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday June 30 at 3 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Mrs. Seigler was a native of Edgefield County. She was retired from Crest Mfg. and a member of Edgefield First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Billy Seigler, Bobby Seigler, and Marshall Seigler; two brothers, Clyde Hammond and Ray Hammond, and one sister, Ellen Cook, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family is at the home on Penn St. and will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday June 29 at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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Michael McDowell (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Michael Brian McDowell, 24, died early Tuesday morning, June 27, 2006 at his home in Evans. He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, David and Cheryl Taylor of Evans; sisters, Angela Dawn McDowell, Evans, Adrienne and husband, Ron Carter of Evans; brothers, Joshua Taylor and Brian Taylor of Evans; maternal grandparents, Betty Taylor and the late Bud Taylor of Umatilla, Fla.; paternal grandparents, Sara Taylor and the late Clarence Taylor of Martinez; loving nephews, Dakota, Seth and Wesley and niece, Holly; aunts, Mrs. Paul (Tiffany) Klaas of Martinez, Kimberly McDowell, Eustis, Fla., Mrs. Barry (Cynthia) Drake of Warner Robins; uncles, Terry McDowell, Kentucky, Jerry McDowell, Umatilla, Jeff McDowell, Orlando, Fla., Chris Taylor and wife, Cassy of Albany, Ind., Bruce Taylor of Charleston, S.C.; 10 cousins and many, many friends and especially his dog, Isda. Michael lived life to the fullest and his precious smile and great personality will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The candle that burns brightest, burns the shortest. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, June 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Robert C. Rayner officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery. Pallbearers are Jeff Hardy, Daniel Hardy, Chris Gambrell, Jacob Glover, Paul Klaas, Eric Andis and Damien Bosdell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. Florist: Friday, 8:30 a.m. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 David Rd., Martinez, Ga. 706-863-6747. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Deborah Bostic (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Deborah Bostic will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Red Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Davis officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her memories will be loving cherished by her kind and devoted family. Phinazee & Son Funeral Home, (706) 554-5500.
Jean Giles Jacobs (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Dr. Jean Giles Jacobs formerly of Milledgeville, passed away Monday June 26, 2006, at Westword Nursing Home in Evans, GA, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Graveside services will be at 3:00 Wednesday at Memory Hill Cemetery. Dr. Jacobs was born in Andalusia, Alabama on February 24, 1921, and received her B.S. degree in 1942 (U of Alabama) M.A. in 1945 (George Peabody College) and Columbia Teachers College 1946, and her Ed. D., 1956 from George Peabody College. She served in an administrative capacity as Department Chairman at the U. of Chattanooga, Tenn., Peabody College, Nashville Tenn., Austin Peay State College, Women's College of GA, (now GA College and State University) and Springfield College, Springfield Massachusetts. Additionally Dr. Jacobs served on various policy making committees in Heath and Physical Education, graduate committees, and professional organizations, as well as being recipient of Honor Award of the GA Association for Heath, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1965 and special recognition by the Southeast American Red Cross. She was listed in the Who's Who in the South and Southeast, Who's Who Among Young American Educators, and Who's Who Among American Women. After retiring from college administration, Dr. Jacobs accepted a position at the Baldwin County Heath Department, setting up various programs and also serving procedures in the Baldwin County schools. Dr. Jacobs was a leader in civic organizations, a devoted and much loved mother, sister and friend whose giving and caring attitude will long be remembered. Dr. Jacobs is survived by one daughter, Doris Jacobs Blalock and husband, Dr. H. Sherman Blalock of Augusta, GA.; his three children, Elizabeth Schappell (John), John Sherman Blalock (Beth), and Joseph Morgan Blalock; her sister Rachael Gillis Laird of Savannah, three nieces: Sarah Laird Jones, Capt. Norman S. Laird, Marsha Laird Sullivan (Martin), her dear friend Mrs. William T. Fowler (Sybil) of Milledgeville, three grandchildren: John Sherman, Emma, and Hannah and several great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the 'GA College and State University Foundation Scholarship Fund' (c/o Dr. Jean Jacobs, Campus Box 96, Milledgeville, GA 31061) The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 Friday at Moores Funeral Home in Milledgeville. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Fry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Robert Fry, of Augusta, entered into rest on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at his residence. A native of Houston, TX, he had resided in Augusta since 1951. He had retired in 1981 from Civil Service at Fort Gordon after 30 years, as a Supervisory Education Specialist. Mr. Fry was a graduate of Florida State where he obtained his BS degree in Education and further completed his Master's degree at the University of Georgia. He was a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where he had served on the Administrative Board and as Treasurer. He was a WW II U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran. He is survived by, his wife of 64 years, Margaret Bennett Fry; one son, David Fry; one daughter, Robbie Fry Martinovich, all of Augusta, Ga., and 3 grandchildren, Christian Goodwin, Kate Hamlin, Natalie Margaret Fry. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, July 1, 2006 from the Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez, GA.,with Reverend Matthew Nelson, officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John Henry Newby (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C. - John Henry Newby, 58, died Sunday, June 18, 2006 in Iuka, Miss. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served on the battleship, Albert David. He was formerly employed by the Department of Energy and worked at the Savannah River Site. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 8 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Jackson, S.C. with Bro. Jerry Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery in Ripley, Miss. Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen, Miss is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Diane Gattis Newby of Jackson; one daughter, Frances Prather, Iuka; three brothers, three sisters; one grandchild, Nancy Elizabeth Marie Prather, Iuka and special friends Don Luxa and Trudy Ivey of Jackson, Jerry and Helen Cresap Harris of Iuka, Dale Davis of New Ellington, S.C., his many good friends from the past 29 years at the Savannah River Site and his many good friends from Jackson. Memorials may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John Grimes (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. John Grimes, III, of Roselle Street entered into rest June 24, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A.J. Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park. Survivors are two sons, Jonathan Grimes, J'Duan Dyshawn Grimes; two daughters, Keyoinna and Brianna Grimes, all of Augusta; mother, Eva Mae Taylor; sisters, She-Kas and NiKesha Grimes, Tonya (William) Baker, LaRhonda Hall, all of Augusta, Destyna Wilson, Atlanta and Troylyn Grimes, Conn.; brothers, Michael K. Grimes, Corey Lockleer, Octavious and Tracey Hall, all of Augusta, Nichola Lockleer, Wrightsville, Ga. and Michael A. Grimes, Conn.; grandmother, Mary Ann Harvey, Conn.; grandfather, John D. Grimes, Sr.; great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Watts, Augusta; special friends, Yolanda Patterson and Martis (Shimeka) Gibson; devoted godmother, Kay Crawford, Augusta; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins,nieces and nephews. Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Anna Mae Wilson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on June 27, 2006 in Pasguluga, Miss., Ms. Anna Mae Brown Wilson of Oak Leaf Way. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dent's Funeral Home. She is a 1978 graduate of T.W. Josey High School. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, a loving mother, Anna Mae Brown; stepfather, George Elmore; one sister, Carol Elaine Brown, all of Augusta; five brothers, Arthur Milton (Deloris) Brown, Johnny Paders (Betty) Brown, Augusta, Julian Charles (Melinda) Brown, Columbia, S.C., David (Elaine) Brown, Hephzibah, Ga., William Scruggs Brown, Atlanta and a devoted friend, Andrew Bell, Hephzibah and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ralph Kennedy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Ralph Kennedy of 15th Street entered into rest Monday, June 26, 2006 at the Ga. War Nursing Home. Graveside service will be held Friday, June 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at White Rock Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Ga. with Rev. Seymore Harrison officiating. Family and friends will assemble at Williams Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Myrtle J. Jenkins (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on June 26, 2006 at Forest Lake Health Care, Mrs. Myrtle J. Jenkins of Martinez. Mrs. Jenkins was born on December 15, 1904. She was a homemaker and lived all of her life in the Augusta area. She was a member of Bible Deliverance Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H.K. McKnight, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday night, June 29, 2006 between the hours of 6 to 8 p.m. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Perry, Worthington, Ind., Mrs. Emmie Eubanks, Martinez and Mrs. Shirley Doyle, Martinez; 29 grandchildren and 95 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Steven Kennedy, Berry Doyle, III, Mitchell Doyle, Jamie Kennedy, Daniel Kennedy and Berry Doyle, Jr. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 30907. Florist, 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Myrtle J. Jenkins (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest on June 26, 2006 at Forest Lake Health Care, Mrs. Myrtle J. Jenkins of Martinez. Mrs. Jenkins was born on December 15, 1904. She was a homemaker and lived all of her life in the Augusta area. She was a member of Bible Deliverance Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H.K. McKnight, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Perry, Worthington, Ind., Mrs. Emmie Eubanks, Martinez and Mrs. Shirley Doyle, Martinez; 29 grandchildren and 95 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Steven Kennedy, Berry Doyle, III, Mitchell Doyle, Jamie Kennedy, Daniel Kennedy and Berry Doyle, Jr. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 30907. Florist, 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
Arvilla Merrick Virgil (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Arvilla Merrick Virgil, 68, wife of Richard Virgil, entered into rest June 26, 2006, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 29, 2006, in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Oscar Barrow officiating. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
Ralph Kennedy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Ralph Kennedy of 15th Street entered into rest Monday, June 26, 2006 at the Ga. War Nursing Home. Graveside service will be held Friday, June 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at White Rock Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Ga. with Rev. Seymore Harrison officiating. He was a native of Lincoln Co., Ga. and a retired V.A. employee. Survivors are two nieces, Juanita Turman and Cassandra Rouse, Augusta; a host of other nieces and nephews. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com sThe Augusta Chronicle-June 29, 2006
George Kelley (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. George Kelley, age 75, died June 28, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Spurgeon Bennett (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Mr. Spurgeon Addie 'Buddie' Bennett, Jr., 81, beloved husband of Louise Blanchard Bennett, answered God's call June 27, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, June 30, 2006, at Damascus Baptist Church with the Reverends Roger S. Bennett, John C. Davis, James Gilbert Daniel, Jr., and Jonathan M. Melchior officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Bennett, a native of Appling, was a retired rural mail carrier, a farmer, and a businessman. He was an Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Damascus Baptist church. His love for his family, his belief in education, his Protestant work ethic, his generosity, his life-changing transforming encounter with God, and his belief in his wife staying home with their children will be remembered by his family forever. He was preceded in death by his parents Spurgeon Addie Bennett, Sr. and Lillie Belle Hines Bennett and his brother John W. 'Bish' Bennett. Buddie leaves behind his wife, Louise Blanchard Bennett, after 61 years of marriage; his sister, Doris B. Pulliam and her husband, Joe, of Grovetown; his two daughters, Kay Bennett Daniel and her husband, James G. Sr., of Martinez, and Sherry Bennett Hodge, of Evans; and his son, Roger Spurgeon Bennett and his wife, LaReese, of Appling. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Susan Daniel Melchior, wife of Jonathan, James Gilbert Daniel, Jr., husband of Nikki, Ashley Hodge, Anna Bennett, Victoria Bennett, and Grace Bennett; one step granddaughter, Tiffany Hodge Washington, wife of Stoney; two great-granddaughters, Karis Melchior and Alissa Melchior, and three step great grandsons, Zachary Washington, Aaron Washington, and Caleb Washington Pallbearers will be John Pierce Blanchard, Jr., James G. Daniel, Sr., Tom Hodge, John W. Bennett, Jr., Mickey Padget, Mark Bartles, Jack Bartles, Gary Blanchard, and Lint Sparks. Honorary pallbearers willbe Judge James G. Blanchard, Jr., Patrick G. Blanchard, Joe Blanchard, Barney Dunstan, Dr. Ronald Jowers, Robert Tankersley, Jimmy Wallace, Stewart Cartledge, Gene Fuller, George Green and Brady Burch. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make memorial contributions to Damascus Baptist Church, 6375 Ridge Road, Appling, Georgia 30802. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
Harold M. Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006 at Blair House Nursing Home, Mr. Harold Scott, (95) husband of the late, Mrs. Willie Mae Robinson Scott, formerly of Gordon Highway, Harlem, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from New Holt Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Adams, Jr., Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Second Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening, Friday, June 30, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Survivors include three sons, Mr. Harold M (Carol) Scott, Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mr. Charles (Mozel) Key, Mocksville, North Carolina, and Mr. Bernard Scott, Augusta, Georgia; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby O'Bannon, Harlem, Georgia, and Mrs. Vivian McNeil, Hephzibah, Georgia, seventeen grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call the residence of his daughters, Mrs. Ruby O'Bannon, 706-556-9208 or Ms. Vivian McNeil, 706-798-7433 or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Donna Shibley (SALUDA, S.C.)
SALUDA, S.C. - Funeral services for Ms. Donna Clark Shibley will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2006 at Springfield Baptist Church, Edgefield with Minister Odell Clark officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence of Effort Clark, Sand Rock, Hwy 378 at 1:15 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Son's Mortuary, 250 Coral St., Edgefield, S.C.
Marvin Ellerbe (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006 at G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Minister Robert Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in Jessamine Memorial Gardens. Friends may call his residence, 184 Gun Range Rd. or the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken, (803) 643-0134.
Alfred Cummings (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. - Mr. Alfred Edgar Cummings, 84, of Pawleys Island, S.C. , entered into rest June 27, 2006 at the Grand Stand Health Care Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. The viewing will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday July 1, 2006 at Wilds Courtyard Chapel, Georgetown, S.C. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday July 2, 2006 at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Trenton. Burial in church cemetery. Mr. Cummings was born February 25,1922 inTrenton S.C. He attended Bettis Academy & High School. He was a World War II US Navy Veteran. He lived in New York for 25 years and Topshield, Ma., for 13 years. He was a retired Coordinator for the International Union. Mr. Cummings returned to Georgetown in 1991. He was a member of the Library Club & the Mall Walkers Club. Mr. Cummings was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Alonzo Cummings and Mrs. Carrie Oliphant Cummings. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Cummings of Pawley Island, S.C.; his twin sister, Mrs. Edna Wright of Georgetown; sisters Mrs. Beatrice Baskett of St. Albans, N.Y., Mrs. Emma Brown and Mrs. Bernice Taylor, both of Aiken, S.C., and Mrs. Gladys Alexander of Jamaica, N.Y.; his brother, Deacon Alonzo Cummings of Plainfield, N.J. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association. Wilds Funeral Home of Georgetown, S.C. in charge of arrangements.
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. Graveside service will be held Friday, June 30, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden with Elder Wendy Henderson officiating. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Annie Lee Moore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mrs. Annie Lee Bowers Moore, of Allendale, entered into rest Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., July 1, 2006 at Happy Home Baptist Church, Allendale. Interment will be in Zion Branch Cemetery. Survivors include two sons; Hubert and Carnell Moore; two sisters, Thelma Dunbar and Edna Williams; a brother, Clayton Bowers; 9 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Cave Funeral Services, Inc., of Allendale, in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Holsonbake (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Robert W. Holsonbake Jr. age 60, husband of Patsy Daniel Holsonbake entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on Tuesday June 27, 2006. Funeral services will be held today, Friday June 30, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Belair Rd. Chapel with Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. Additional survivors include four daughters, Robin Sutton and her husband, Gene of Lincolnton, Michelle Conner and her husband, Jason of Martinez, Melissa Buzzell and husband, Chris of Martinez, and Rebekah Montgomery and husband, Luke of Lincolnton; three step sons, Dan McLaughlin and his wife, Angie of St. Louis, MO., Patrick McLaughlin and his wife, Dottie of Evans, Tracy McLaughlin and his wife, Heather of Evans; one sister, Janice Cole of Martinez and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Holsonbake was a E&I specialist at the Weylchem Corporation. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Lincolnton, he loved to dance , golf, and he was a fanatic about the Atlanta Falcons, he also enjoyed playing the drums in church and with several different bands over the years. Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association at 1105-D Furys Ferry Ln. Evans, GA. 30907 Pallbearers will be Gene Sutton, Jason Conner, Chris Buzzell, Luke Montgomery, Dan McLaughlin, Patrick McLaughlin, and Tracy McLaughin. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA 30809.
Elsie Carter (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - The funeral for Mrs. Elsie Carter of Thomson will be Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 12 noon at the Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church, Thomson, Rev. Ricky Battle, officiating, interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are a son, L.C. Carter of Thomson; four sisters, Carrie B. (Garney) Grissom, Mesena, Ga., Annie P. Allen, Columbus, Ohio., Rosa L. Combs., Harlem, Ga. and Verna Embry, Dearing, Ga.; brother, Charlie (Mozella) Gresham of Washington, Ga.; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson, Ga., in charge. 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. Graveside service will be held Friday, June 30, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden with Elder Wendy Henderson officiatintg. He was a native of Tombs County, Ga. and a retired roofer. 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 Barnett, Augusta; three sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Robert G. Luce (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Robert G. Luce, entered into rest on Thursday morning, June 28, 2006 at his residence in Augusta, GA. A native of Readstown, WI, he had worked at PPG of Barberton, Ohio for 9 years prior to being transferred to Augusta in 1962. Mr. Luce had retired in December of 1991 from DSM/Columbia Nitrogen after 30 years, as a civil engineer. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin where he obtained his Engineering degree. He was a U.S. Naval Veteran of WW II and the Korean conflict. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Velva Luce, Augusta, GA; their sons, Rod Luce and Frances Davenport, Evans, GA, Kevin and Donna Luce, Evans, GA; their daughter, Shari Luce, Augusta, GA and 1 granddaughter, Lauren Luce of Evans, GA. Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, July 1, 2006 in the Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, with Reverend John Kenny, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the hour of service at the funeral home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Walter Douglas Gray (VILLA RICA, Ga.)
VILLA RICA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, June 25, 2006, Mr. Walter Douglas Gray, beloved husband of Brenda Gail Drive Gray and son of the late Walter D. and Belle Kirkland Gray of Warrenville, S.C. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m., which is the hour of the memorial service on Sunday, July 2, 2006 in the Chapel of Jones Wynn Funeral Home, 306 Westview Dr., Villa Rica, Ga. 30180. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829.
Raymond T. Dixon (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Raymond T. Dixon husband of Brenda H. Dixon of Harlem entered into rest June 26, 2006 at the VA Hospital in Augusta. Services were held June 28, 2006 at Castellaw's Jonquil Chapel in Smyrna, Georgia with interment at the Georgia Memorial Park in Smyrna.
Helvic Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Helvic Carnard Leverett, 36, departed this life on June 23, 2006 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 3 p.m. from Antioch Baptist Church of which Rev. K. B. Martin is pastor with Rev. Larry Neal officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. The funeral procession will leave 2750 Wheeler Rd. at 2:30 p.m. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
George B. Stewart (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mr. George B. Stewart, 82, beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Lois Powell Stewart entered into rest in Sylva N.C June 26, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Stewart was a member of Curtis Baptist Church of Augusta, GA, a Mason, and a avid camper that traveled the country for the past 12 years. Survivors include wife Mrs. Mary Lois Powell of Evans; two sons George Donald (Lorna) Stewart of Evans, GA, Richard Michael ( Edna) Stewart of Ridgefield, WA; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Faye (John) Swint of Martinez, GA; one Brother, Aaron (Betty Jean) Stewart of Pooler, GA; one sister Mrs. Beatrice Joiner of Newington, GA; six Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be held today Friday, June 30, 2006 11:00A.M. at the Elliott Sons Funeral Home Columbia Road Chapel with Rev. Fred Swan officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.
George B. Stewart (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mr. George B. Stewart, 82, beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Lois Powell Stewart entered into rest in Sylva N.C June 26, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Stewart was a member of Curtis Baptist Church of Augusta, GA, a Mason, and a avid camper that traveled the country for the past 12 years. Survivors include wife, Mrs. Mary Lois Powell of Evans; two sons George Donald (Lorna) Stewart of Evans, GA, Richard Michael ( Edna) Stewart of Ridgefield, WA; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Faye (John) Swint of Martinez, GA; one brother, Aaron (Betty Jean) Stewart of Pooler, GA; one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Joiner of Newington, GA; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 30, 2006 at the Elliott Sons Funeral Home Columbia Road Chapel with Rev. Fred Swan officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 29, 2006 from 6 until 8 P.M. Flowers will be accepted but those wishing may make contributions to Saint Jude Childrens Fund, Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vivian Tucker (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Mrs. Vivian Tucker, 84, died June 24, 2006, wife of Mr. Howard Tucker. Services will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Harlem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Vest officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM Friday, at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, GA. 706-556-6524 Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
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. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from Elim Baptist Church, Rev. C.D. Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. The remains will lie in state at eh church from 12 noon until the hour of services and will not be viewed after the eulogy. Family and friends will assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Delores Wright (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Delores Mooring Wright, 57, wife of Willie H. Wright of Tallow Tree Street, entered into rest Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah.
Lucille Jenkins (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
CLEARWATER, S.C. - Entered into rest on June 26, 2006, Mrs. Lucille Attaway Jenkins, of 1201 Bleachery Street, Clearwater, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Albert "Bubba" Jenkins, and a son, Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Jenkins. Surviving are her four children and their spouses, Carolyn (Jim) Vander Warf, Burnettown, SC, Bob (Joy) Jenkins, Tarpon Springs, Fl, Jack (Margie) Jenkins, Belvedere, SC, Danny (Patsy) Jenkins, Lynwood, SC; one brother, Gerald Attaway, Clearwater, SC; a special daughter-in-law, Sara Jenkins, Burnettown, SC; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Greenwood, SC to the late W.L. "Red" and Daisy Adams Attaway. She was a member of Clearwater First Baptist Church where she was a former preschool and adult Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class and the Swinging Sixties. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 3 PM in the Clearwater First Baptist Church with the Revs. John Bolin and Lewis Pollard officiating. Mrs. Jenkins will be placed in the church on Saturday at 2 PM. Burial will be at Sunset Hills Cemetery, North Augusta, SC. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to the Clearwater First Baptist Church - Building Fund, P.O. Box 610, Clearwater, SC 29822 or to the St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, U. S. Hwy. #1, Langley, SC.
Thomas H. Young (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Thomas H. (Boe) Young age 87 widower of Mrs. Rose Mae Young died Wednesday June 28, 2006 in the Thomson Manor Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday July 1, 2006 in the Westview Cemetery, with Rev. Jerry Rockefeller officiating. Mr. Young was a native of McDuffie County and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and retired from McNeill Box Company. Mr. Young was preceded in death by his wife Rose Mae Vandiver Young; his 6 children, 2 infant daughters, and daughters Priscilla Haire and Helen Stephens; 2 sons Thomas William Young and James T. Young and is survived by, 3 sisters, Sue Raburn of Wrens, Bobbie Holloway of Thomson and Edith Poe of Thomson; 1 brother, Jack Young of Thomson; 8 grandchildren, Julie Chance of Thomson, Linda Griswell of Evans, Kathy Sapp of Martinez, Dee Haire of Appling, Angela Markley of Thomson, Pamela Workman of Thomson, Paula kitchens of Thomson and Brenda Johnson of Warrenton; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The Young family may be contacted at the residence of Julie Chance at 254 Ginger Hill Road in Thomson or at the funeral home where they will receive friends 7:00 to 9:00 PM Friday June 30, 2006 You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harold M. Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, June 23, 2006 at Blair House Nursing Home, Mr. Harold Scott, 95, formerly of Gordon Highway, Harlem, GA . Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from New Holt Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Adams, Jr., Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Second Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call the residence of his daughters, Mrs. Ruby O'Bannon, 706-556-9208 or Ms. Vivian McNeil, 706-798-7433 or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Aubrey Cicero Brooks (FAYETTEVILLE, TN.)
FAYETTEVILLE, TN. - Mr. Aubrey Cicero Brooks age 85 of Fayetteville, TN died Thursday June 29, 2006 in the Hillside Memorial Hospital in Pulaski, TN Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday July 1, 2006 in the Curtis Funeral Home, with Dr. Leonard Dupree officiating. Burial will follow in the Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Brooks was a native of Stapleton, GA, a son of the late Lemuel Reese and Anne Thigpen Brooks. He was an educator with degrees from Middle Tennessee State, in Murfreesboro, TN, and Peabody College in Nashville, TN. He served in the U.S. Army Artillery as a radioman in the South Pacific during World War II, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. Mr. brooks lived many years in Anchorage, AK, working primarily as a management engineer at Ft. Richardson. He had spent much of his life doing Christian evangelism from Alaska to Key West, Washington State to Virginia and Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, three sisters and two wives, Margaret Spear Brooks and Ivy Caudill Brooks. He is survived by daughters, Maritana Appling of Marietta, GA, Paula Kudadad of San Diego, CA and Becky Coffman of Huntington, WV; brother, John G. Brooks of Dearing, GA; a sister, Joyce Brooks Hughes of Thomson, GA; three grandchildren, Savannah Coffman, Dylan Kudadad, and Matt Beardsley; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The Brooks family will receive friends after 2:00 PM Saturday July 1, 2006 at the funeral home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Holsonbake (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Robert W. Holsonbake Jr. age 60, husband of Patsy Daniel Holsonbake entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on Tuesday June 27, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Friday June 30, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Belair Rd. Chapel with Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. Additional survivors include, four daughters, Robin Sutton and her husband Gene of Lincolnton, Michelle Conner and her husband, Jason of Martinez, Melissa Buzzell and husband, Chris of Martinez, and Rebekah Montgomery and husband, Luke of Lincolnton; three step sons, Dan McLaughlin and his wife, Angie of St. Louis,MO., Patrick McLaughlin and his wife, Dottie of Evans, Tracy McLaughlin and his wife, Heather of Evans; one sister, Janice Cole of Martinez and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Holsonbake was a E&I specialist at the Weylchem Corporation. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Lincolnton, he loved to dance , golf, and he was a fanatic about the Atlanta Falcons, he also enjoyed playing the drums in church and with several different bands over the years. Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association at 1105-D Furys Ferry Ln. Evans,GA. 30907 Pallbearers will be : Gene Sutton, Jason Conner, Chris Buzzell, Luke Montgomery, Dan McLaughlin, Patrick McLaughlin, and Tracy McLaughin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening Thursday June 29, 2006 from 7 until 9 p.m. Platt's Funeal Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, Ga. 30809. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Roscoe Douglas (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, Mr. Roscoe Douglas of Collier Road. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from First Mount Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Andrew Johnson, Pastor officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens with Full Military Honors. Survivors are one daughter, Peggy (Henry) Steadman, Augusta, GA; one son, Jerry Douglas, Augusta, GA; three brothers, Walter (Richelynn) Douglas, Columbia,SC, Harry (Minnie, "Sister") Douglas, Bradenton, FL and Howard (Beulah) Douglas, Gainsville, FL; four grandchildren, Falana Steadman, Monique Steadman and Henry "Tiger" Steadman, all of Augusta and Jerry Douglas, Anninston, Alabama; one great-granddaughter, Kayla S. Bell, Augusta; two adopted granddaughters, Sondra (Raleigh) Roundtree, Augusta and Pamela Heard, Statesboro,GA; two adopted great-grandsons, Raleigh (R.J.) Roundtree, Augusta,GA and Dayln Foley, Statesboro, GA; two brothers-in-law, James (Christine) Garner, Augusta and Joe Jackson, Anninston Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Miriam Claire Croft (LAGRANGE, Ga.)
LAGRANGE, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at Hospice LaGrange, Mrs. Miriam Claire Croft, 79, wife of 65 years to Lawton W. Croft. Mrs. Croft was born on March 25, 1927 in Augusta, GA and was the daughter of the late M.W. and Lula Randall Spradley. She was a homemaker and a member of West Acres Baptist Church in Martinez. Family members in addition to her husband include daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Wayne Pickard of Martinez, Candy and Don Ellison of LaGrange; grandchildren and spouses, Daryl and Susan Pickard of Thomson, Debbie and Scott Hammond of Martinez, Karen and Paul Pinkston of Amarillo, TX, Keith and Stephanie Ellison of LaGrange, Brian Ellison of New Orleans, LA; great-grandchildren, Clay Hammond and Wes Hammond of Martinez, Ashley Pickard of Thomson, Joshua Pinkston, Lindsay Pinkston and Brooklynne Pinkston of Amarillo, TX, Neal Ellison and Averett Ellison of LaGrange. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Larry Harmon and Rev. Don Ellison officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Vernon Baptist Church Mission Fund, 2918 Roanoke Road, LaGrange, GA 30240. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Bertha Jefferson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Bertha Jefferson entered into rest on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Augusta Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two daughters, Edwina Johnson, Andrea Jackson Wright, Augusta; son-in-law, Walter Wright; one sister, Juanita Jones, Augusta; adopted daughter, Jackie Wright; six grandchildren, Randy Johnson, W. Travis Wright, Aveda V. Wright, Augusta, W. Tenice (Lester) Strowbridge, Pooler, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, Travis Anderson, Travaris Anderson, Trevor Strowbridge, Pooler, Ga., Taylor Morgan, Canaan Wright, Zion Wright, Augusta; and a host of nieces and nephews. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah, Ga.
David G. Hooker, MD (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest Monday, June 26, 2006, at his residence, Colonel David Gordon Hooker, MD, 50, husband of Mary W. Hooker. COL Hooker was a native of Houston, TX grew up in Atlanta, and has lived in the Augusta area since 2000. He received his undergraduate degree at Mercer University and Doctorate of Medicine from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has served 29 years in the US Army and was a veteran of the Gulf War serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. COL Hooker was a member of Dayspring Baptist Church. Family members include his daughters and son-in-law, Mary E. and Jeurik Samborski of Boston, MA, Frances G. Hooker of Evans; sons, Abraham D. Hooker of Savannah, David J. Hooker of Savannah, Daniel M. Hooker of Evans; mother, Betty Styles Hooker of Decatur, GA; sisters, Carol Hooker and husband Chuck of California, Nancy Martin and husband, John of Stone Mountain, GA and brother, Michael Hooker of Roswell, GA. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 30, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Kansas Baptist Church in Waco, GA with Rev. Stan Gilcash officiating. COL Hooker will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Kansas Baptist Church Cemetery, Waco, GA. Military Rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memorial Dept., 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. The family will receive friends (tonight) Thursday, June 29, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Ann Norris Cross (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mrs. Ann Kirbo Norris Cross, 78 , wife of Mr. Barney Cross, entered into rest Thursday, June 29, 2006, at University Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Harlem United Methodist Church, Ga., with the Rev. Roger Vest officiating. Interment will be in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson, Ga. Mrs. Cross was born in Camilla, Ga., and was a member of the Harlem United Methodist Church for 50 years. Survivors include her husband, Barney Cross; her daughter, Julie Weeks and son-in- law Howard, Harlem; one son, Tommy Norris and daughter-in-law Cindy; Martinez; two sisters, Nona McCranie and Ronnie Brooks, both of Albany; one brother, W.W. Kirbo, Camilla, Ga.; two grandsons, Adam and Chandler Norris, Martinez; and three step-daughters, Bonnie Sandfielder, Roswell, Brenda Cross, Kingsland, and Becki Trujillo, California.; and many nieces and nephews.; and two step-grandchildren, Heather Grubbs, North Augusta, and Travis Weeks, Marietta. If so desired, memorials may be made to Harlem United Methodist Church, PO 39, Harlem, GA 30814. The Family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vivian Tucker (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Mrs. Vivian Tucker, 84, died June 24, 2006, wife of Mr. Howard Tucker. Services will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Harlem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Vest officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 PM Friday, June 30, 2006, at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy. 78, Harlem, GA. 706-556-6524 Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
J.C. Harris (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mr. J.C. Harris, who entered into rest on June 24, 2006, will be conducted this Saturday July 1, 2006, at 1 PM at C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Gibson Chapel. Interment will be at Southview Cemetery.
Richard Brown (MODOC, S.C.)
MODOC, S.C. - Mr. Richard Atticus Brown, 83, of Lee Drive, Modoc, SC, died Tuesday, June 27 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 1 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, Hayne Ave. Reverend Don Sebastian will officiate. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Brown was born in Aiken to the late Atticus and Alice "Birdie" Cleckley Brown. He was a purchasing agent for J.M. Huber Corporation in Langley for many years. He served in the US Army during WWII, having been involved in the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaigns. He received three battle stars for his service. He was also a member and past commander of American Legion Post 26, a member and past commander of posts 40 and 8, and a City of Aiken Volunteer Firefighter for 38 years. Survivors include his beloved wife, Maureen C. Brown; a daughter, Linda Cheryl "Sherry" (Richard) Brown, Fairfax, VA; and two grandchildren, Alyson Marie and Michael Steven Browett. In addition to his parents, his stepparents, Fred G. Wedler and Mary B. Brown, preceded him in death. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice. Please visit Mr. Brown's online memorial at http://shellhousefuneralhome.com The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday evening at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc., 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Spurgeon Bennett (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Mr. Spurgeon Addie 'Buddie' Bennett, Jr., 81, beloved husband of Louise Blanchard Bennett, answered God's call June 27, 2006. Funeral services will be held today at Damascus Baptist Church with the Reverends Roger S. Bennett, John C. Davis, James Gilbert Daniel, Jr., and Jonathan M. Melchior officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Pierce Blanchard, Jr., James G. Daniel, Sr., Tom Hodge, John W. Bennett, Jr., Mickey Padget, Mark Bartles, Jack Bartles, Gary Blanchard, and Lint Sparks. Honorary pallbearers will be James G. Blanchard, Jr., Patrick G. Blanchard, Joe Blanchard, Barney Dunstan, Dr. Ronald Jowers, Robert Tankersley, Jimmy Wallace, Stewart Cartledge, Gene Fuller, George Green and Brady Burch. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make memorial contributions to Damascus Baptist Church, 6375 Ridge Road, Appling, Georgia 30802. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem,Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
Loire Ergle (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Loire Bryan Ergle entered into rest Monday, June 26, 2006, the wife of Mr. James Ergle. Other family members are one son, Gary Ergle, Augusta; one daughter, Teresa Reynolds, Evans and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Doss and Rev. Bret Legg officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Harry Bartles, Jack Bartles, Robert Snyder, Lewis Muns, Alfred Newman, Ed Sweat, Aubrey Ghann and Henry Welch. Mrs. Ergle was born in Saluda, S.C., a retired office manager with J.B. White & Co., member of Warren Baptist Church, the Joy Club of Warren Baptist Church, member of Senior Friends and Daylily Club of Augusta. If so desired, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, Ga., 30904. The family will receive friends this Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 706-863-6747. Florist: Thursday, 8:30 A.M. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Emma Lott Corley (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Emma Lott Corley, 86, of Old Barnwell Road, Aiken, departed this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. from the Old Rosemary Baptist Church, Montmorenci, S.C. with the Rev. Henry Curry, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Corley was the wife of the late Deacon Sherman "DIME" Corley. Survivors include one adopted daughter, Barbara C. Gill; one adopted son, Donald White; two sisters, Lillie B. Pope and Thelma (Earl) Rowe, all of Aiken; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Friends may call the residence, (803) 649-3654. Family viewing will be Friday at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Public viewing will be held Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The remains will lie in state at the church Sunday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home,Aiken, S.C.
Emma Lott Corley (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Emma Lott Corley, 86, of Old Barnwell Road, Aiken, departed this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 2, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. from the Old Rosemary Baptist Church, Montmorenci, S.C. with the Rev. Henry Curry, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Corley was the wife of the late Deacon Sherman "DIME" Corley. Survivors include one adopted daughter, Barbara C. Gill; one adopted son, Donald White; two sisters, Lillie B. Pope and Thelma (Earl) Rowe, all of Aiken; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Friends may call the residence, (803) 649-3654. Family viewing will be Friday at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Public viewing will be held Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The remains will lie in state at the church Sunday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home,Aiken, S.C. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Richard Brown (MODOC, S.C.)
MODOC, S.C. - Mr. Richard Atticus Brown, 83, of Lee Drive, Modoc, SC, died Tuesday, June 27 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 1 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, Hayne Ave. Reverend Don Sebastian will officiate. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Brown was born in Aiken to the late Atticus and Alice "Birdie" Cleckley Brown. He was a purchasing agent for J.M. Huber Corporation in Langley for 36 years. He served in the US Army during WWII, having been involved in the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaigns. He received three battle stars for his service. He was also a member and past commander of American Legion Post 26, a member and past commander of Post 40 & 8, and a City of Aiken Volunteer Firefighter for 38 years. Survivors include his beloved wife, Maureen C. Brown; a daughter, Linda Cheryl "Sherry" (Richard) Browett, Fairfax, VA; and two grandchildren, Alyson Marie and Michael Steven Browett. In addition to his parents, his stepparents, Fred G. Wedler and Mary B. Brown, preceded him in death. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice. Please visit Mr. Brown's online memorial at http://shellhousefuneralhome.com The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. this evening at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc., 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken.
Louise Smalley (SAN DIEGO, CA.)
SAN DIEGO, CA. - Entered into rest Saturday, June 24, 2006, Mrs. June Lyverta Smalley, 83, of San Diego, CA. Funeral services will be conducted today, Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Mount Olive Church of God in Christ, 4907 A Street, San Diego, CA. Interment will be in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Survivors are three sons, Charles Thompson, Augusta, GA, Julius Fuller and Donald Smalley, both of San Diego, CA; one daughter, Joyce E. Mercer, San Diego, CA; 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call the residence of her son, (619) 262-9019, Cypress View Mortuary, (619) 264-3168 or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Gregory Gillam (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mr. Gregory Gillam, who entered into rest on June 25, 2006, will be conducted this Saturday July 1, 2006, at 3PM at The C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Gibson Chapel with Reverend Ronnie Devine officiating. Interment will be at Walker Cemetery. Survivors include his loving parents, Delon and Valerie Hampton; one son, Kamari Gillam; a sister Brittany Gillam; devoted Grandparents Wallace and Juanita Gillam; loving aunts, Laverne Broadwater, Charlene Moore, Deirdre and Shanda Hampton; uncles, Leroy (Sharon) Lark, Mitchell Ferguson, Wallace Gillam Jr, Deon (Debra) Hampton, Carl Russaw, Asia Lindsey, and a host of cousins and friends. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jerry W. Brown (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
George H. Kelley (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Myrtle J. Jenkins (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Anna Mae Wilson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Gail Durden Johnson (HARRISON, Ga.)
Spurgeon Bennett (APPLING, Ga.)
Emma Lott Corley (AIKEN, S.C.)
Raymond T. Dixon (HARLEM, Ga.)
Kenneth Wedaman (JOHNSTON, S.C.)
Jean Giles Jacobs (EVANS, Ga.)
Lucille Jenkins (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
Frances Christie (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Miriam Claire Croft (LAGRANGE, Ga.)
Camilla R. Prather (HARLEM, Ga.)
Emma Lott Corley (AIKEN, S.C.)
Robert Holsonbake (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
George B. Stewart (EVANS, Ga.)
Annie Lee Moore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Deborah Bostic (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Harold M. Scott (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Thomas H. Young (THOMSON, Ga.)
Arvilla Merrick Virgil (HARLEM, Ga.)
George B. Stewart (EVANS, Ga.)
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Walter Douglas Gray (VILLA RICA, Ga.)
Aubrey Cicero Brooks (FAYETTEVILLE, TN.)
Maude Stephens Malin (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Kent R. DeVaney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robert Holsonbake (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
John Henry Newby (JACKSON, S.C.)
Ann Norris Cross (THOMSON, Ga.)
Helvic Leverett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rufus Simpkins (MIDVILLE, Ga.)
Spurgeon Bennett (APPLING, Ga.)
Myrtle J. Jenkins (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Thomas H. Young (THOMSON, Ga.)
David G. Hooker, MD (EVANS, Ga.)
Lillian H. Seigler (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
Bertha Jefferson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Alfred Cummings (TRENTON, S.C.)
Myra Taylor Scott (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
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Mattek's getup draws criticism
Italy prepares to end Ukraine's dream run
Ejection embarrasses Portugese midfielder
Germany-Argentina has quality of a final
Americans cannot be overlooked
Holyfield believes he can win heavyweight title again
Mattek's getup draws criticism
WIMBLEDON, England - Bethanie Mattek's outfit at Wimbledon was a fashion fault with the critics.
Showdown of ages is set
WIMBLEDON, England - Tennis players no longer get to rest after the first game of a set, yet there was Andre Agassi at Wimbledon on Thursday, sitting in his chair and sipping his drink until the chair umpire leaned over to tell him to move along.
Ref quits after mistake
BERLIN - English referee Graham Poll, who showed a Croatian player three yellow cards before sending him off in a World Cup match, is quitting international refereeing.
Blame not solely on refs
BERLIN - Franz Beckenbauer thinks players who simulate fouls should share the blame for the high level of discontent with World Cup referees.
Perfect game finally comes into frame for Evans bowler
Charles Dunn's second home is in Evans. His first home is at the bowling alley.
Germany-Argentina has quality of a final
BERLIN - It would have been a classic World Cup final: Germany vs. Argentina in Berlin's 72,000-seat Olympic Stadium, a showdown between two soccer powers with five titles between them.
Italy prepares to end Ukraine's dream run
DUISBURG, Germany - Italy's coach is optimistic about what's ahead, even if others are not.
Perfect game finally comes into frame for Evans bowler
Charles Dunn's second home is in Evans. His first home is at the bowling alley.
Ejection embarrasses Portugese midfielder
BERLIN - Getting sent off is one thing. Getting sent off in front of millions of television viewers is another.
Bowling at 105
CLEVELAND, Ga. - Bill Hargrove leaned to the right as if trying to will the path of the bowling ball.
Overtime
Former New York Knicks coach Larry Brown filed a grievance with the NBA, saying New York owes him the remainder of his salary after firing him, according to published reports Thursday.
Time under knife suits Fish fine
WIMBLEDON, England - The two wrist operations that kept Mardy Fish off the tour for most of last season turned out to be a good thing.
Holyfield believes he can win heavyweight title again
DALLAS - Evander Holyfield is 43. He hasn't fought in nearly two years, hasn't won in more than four, and hasn't been the heavyweight champ in six years.
Top players make quick work of foes
WIMBLEDON, England - The top women were in a big hurry at Wimbledon on Wednesday. So was Roger Federer.
Americans cannot be overlooked
STRASBOURG, France - Could an American succeed Lance Armstrong as Tour de France champion?
Changes to sport could be in cards
FRANKFURT, Germany - Whoever wins the World Cup, one definite loser will be soccer's battered image of fair play.
Top players make quick work of foes
WIMBLEDON, England - The top women were in a big hurry at Wimbledon on Wednesday. So was Roger Federer.
Overtime
In Charleston, S.C., as dozens of supporters and fans gave a standing ovation, Gregg Marshall returned to the College of Charleston as head coach on Wednesday, replacing Tom Herrion who was let go earlier this month.
Overtime
In Charleston, S.C., as dozens of supporters and fans gave a standing ovation, Gregg Marshall returned to the College of Charleston as head coach on Wednesday, replacing Tom Herrion who was let go earlier this month.
Bowling at 105
CLEVELAND, Ga. - Bill Hargrove leaned to the right as if trying to will the path of the bowling ball.
Time under knife suits Fish fine
WIMBLEDON, England - The two wrist operations that kept Mardy Fish off the tour for most of last season turned out to be a good thing.
Changes to sport could be in cards
FRANKFURT, Germany - Whoever wins the World Cup, one definite loser will be soccer's battered image of fair play.
Ex-teammate helps out Small
It has been 36 years since former Atlanta Falcons John Small and Joe Profit shared the field.
Juicing up
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Randy Moss walked behind the counter in a pinstripe suit with a red striped tie, traded his jacket for an apron, took off his sunglasses and went to work - as the owner of a new fruit juice store.
Ex-teammate helps out Small
It has been 36 years since former Atlanta Falcons John Small and Joe Profit shared the field.
Deepstep members are rich in classic country, gospel
Deepstep members are rich in classic country, gospel
Deepstep, a country band from Dublin, Ga., is taking big steps into the Augusta entertainment scene, with shows at 6:30 p.m. July 4 at Patriots Park in Columbia County and on Labor Day at the North Augusta Rest Fest.
Mr. Frog will lead patriotic parade
Mr. Frog doesn't get many opportunities to climb down from the wall outside his Wheeler Road home.
Milestones
- Air Force Airman Eugene M. Telfair, a 2002 graduate of Glenn Hills High School and son of Eugene and Gail Telfair, of Augusta, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
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.
Hospital employees are winners in weight-loss contest
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.
Learn about government
Sixteen rising seniors from Augusta area high schools traveled to Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga., to take part in the American Legion's annual Georgia Boys State. The event was held June 11-17.
Navy personnel help with cleanup at park
Have fun, get wet and get dirty. Those were the three rules for Navy personnel from Fort Gordon who took part in Saturday's voluntary cleanup at North Augusta's Living History Park.
Events
MIRIAM ALLEN: 7 p.m. today; Windham Performing Arts Stage, Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken; part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series; if it rains, concert will be at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken; (803) 642-7631
Milestones
Stuart C. "Doc" Scott has been elected president of Motivated Senior Ministries Inc.
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.; The Devil and Daniel Johnston, today-Friday; 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
Former POW recalls tortures inflicted by Vietnamese
Laughter, prayer and American values were among the weapons that retired Air Force Lt. Col. Barry Bridger and his fellow prisoners of war used to survive during their captivity in the Vietnam War.
Museum offers family programs
If there's a children's program at the Morris Museum of Art, chances are the Bondar family will be there.
'Older Worker of Year' works for Goodwill
Jessie Nesmith can relate to her clients. "I know what it's like not to have a job," said Ms. Nesmith, a career development specialist at Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, who recently was named the Georgia Department of Human Resources Older Worker of the Year for the area.
Can you find it?
This week's image, right, is not for landlubbers. If you think you know where it is, call (706) 823-3708 and leave your name, area code and telephone number, and how to spell your name. Please be specific.
Around the block
The Devil and Daniel Johnston 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.
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):
Wall That Heals will be in Aiken for observance
In 1969, Barbara L. Smith learned her fiance had been killed in the Vietnam War.
Camp teaches more than basketball
Before attending High Stock Sports Basketball Academy, Keith Collier, 13, had never played a full-court organized basketball game.
Post happenings
Post Happenings lists events, programs and other community notices from Fort Gordon. Send information to Fort Gordon Calendar, attention Ryan Wehmeyer, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles, marriage licenses and divorces.
Wall That Heals will be in Aiken for observance
Mr. Frog will lead patriotic parade
Hospital employees are winners in weight-loss contest
Camp teaches more than basketball
Navy personnel help with cleanup at park
Former POW recalls tortures inflicted by Vietnamese
'Older Worker of Year' works for Goodwill
Some remakes pay tribute to originals
Augustan going for chance to join band
Augustan going for chance to join band
Augusta native Dana Andrews is ready to rock - in a very public way.
Annapolis' is just a regurgitation of clichs, plots
How stars get their stars on Walk of Fame
Some remakes pay tribute to originals
There's merit in writing a tale, nurturing it through the twists and turns of the film industry and watching it emerge a fully formed cinematic creation.
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