In our community
The Aiken Newcomers Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Houndslake Country Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the program begins at 10:30 a.m. Business casual dress required.
Health calendar
The Health Calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information by fax to (706) 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augustachronicle.com.
Black Box shows are percolating
It's two hours of songs, laughs, desserts and coffee.
CSRA Bridge Results
CSRA Bridge Club results for September 11-17.
Aiken County farmers market
The Aiken County Farmers Market, at Williamsburg Street and Richland Avenue, sells fresh produce daily, depending on weather, from about 8:30 a.m. until vendors are sold out. Call (803) 643-4660.
It helps to have a sense of humor
I don't know about you, but I am in desperate need of humor this week. Hence, here are some funny one-liners from my experience so far.
Athlete Spotlight: Summer Harris
Weekdays are long for Summer Harris. After school, the North Augusta High School senior has a couple of hours devoted to volleyball, either through practice or a game; then it's time for cheerleading practice.
Man on the street
Should Aiken County be promoted by the state tourism department as a horse or golf community?
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fax to (706) 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com.
Around the block
The Count Basie Orchestra will appear Friday at 8 p.m. at the Etherredge Center.
Pet of the week
Allegra, a 5-month-old female cat, is available for adoption through the CSRA Humane Society. For more information, visit www.csrahumanesociety.org or call (706) 261-7387.
Volleyball team improves under new coaches
With new coaches Bill and Christie Warnken at the helm, Fox Creek High School's volleyball team is posting a better record than last year's.
North Augusta history is worth preserving
There is a little-known jewel in the heart of downtown North Augusta.
Soup kitchen nourishes the body, comforts the soul
Most people spend their days off of work running errands or going on trips.
Library schedules
Library hours, addresses and phone numbers in the Aiken County area.
Spotted: Around Aiken
For more photos. log on to The Augusta Chronicle's photo blog at http://spotted.augusta.com.
Calendar
The National Barrel Horse Association President's Cup will take place at 9 a.m. today at the Hippodrome, 5540 Jefferson Davis Highway, North Augusta. The event is free. Call (706) 823-3728.
Where we worship
The church seeks to unite, inspire and equip Christians to transform individuals, families and communities by helping them experience Jesus Christ through the love and compassion of his people.
On the record
These are the bookings for the Aiken County Detention Center for Sept. 14-22. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:
CSRA bridge results
Results of the CSRA Bridge Club's September 18-24 Masterpoint Race.
Correction
The In Our Community section of the Sept. 24 Carolina Chronicle should have said that Rent A Master Gardener services are $50 and tax-deductible. The Chronicle regrets the error.
Meetings calendar
Calendar of meetings and events in the area.
Benefit for church is also a healthful exercise
Each year, Anne Comer watches families turn a fundraiser into a bonding experience.
Rants and Raves
I just read in today's paper, which is Thursday, where Tommy Moore, from the state of South Carolina, refused to go to a meeting in Georgia. I think it was the best political move he's ever made, and he's made some good ones.
Five questions with Johanna Blue
Johanna Blue is the executive director of the Aiken County chapter of the American Red Cross.
Reunions
Reunion listings for Georgia and South Carolina.
AL Wrapup
The Minnesota Twins missed another chance to move ahead in the division race.
Phillies rout Florida; Cincinnati stays alive
Sheffield big for Yanks
NEW YORK - Gary Sheffield hit his first home run since returning from wrist surgery, a tiebreaking, three-run drive that led the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Friday night.
NL Wrapup
Pinch-hitter Scott Spiezio hit a bases-loaded triple with two outs in the eighth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals cut their magic number for clinching the NL Central to one by rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Saturday.
Baseball today
Daniel Cabrera, Orioles, came within two outs of a no-hitter and recorded his third career complete game in Baltimore's 7-1 win over the New York Yankees.
Robinson won't return; Alou, Baker next?
Phillies rout Florida; Cincinnati stays alive
MIAMI - The Philadelphia Phillies want to keep playing next week, even if they are desperate for some rest.
Robinson won't return; Alou, Baker next?
Frank Robinson will not return as the Washington Nationals' manager in 2007, the team announced Saturday, a day before its season will end with a third consecutive last-place finish.
Emma Marie Jacobs
Mickey and Tammy Jacobs, of Appling, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Marie, born August 28, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Tavares James Hanks
Tavares and Belinda Hanks, of Windsor, S.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Tavares James, born August 30, 2006, at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken.
Landen Allen Bradford
S.J. and Suzanne Bradford, of Gibson, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Landen Allen, born August 6, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Alexa Marie Hill
Matthew and Pamela Hill, of Whitsett, N.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter. Alexa Marie, born June 20, 2006, at Women's Hospital in Greensboro, N.C.
Britton Ellis Larson
Claire and Rick Larson Jr., of Blackshear, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Britton Ellis, born August 14, 2006, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, Ga. She made her debut at 2:09 p.m., weighed 9 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fitzgerald of North Augusta and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Larson Sr. of Blackshear. She was welcomed home by big sister, Reagan, 22 months.
Novelyn Sage Spiller
Christopher and Erin Spiller, of Modoc, S.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Novelyn Sage, born September 5, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Aubrey Nicole Smith-Walker
Misty Smith and Evan Walker, both of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Nicole, born August 31, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Jones' plan is to stay Brave
ATLANTA - Andruw Jones said Friday afternoon that if it's up to him, he'll be an Atlanta Brave come Opening Day 2007.
Braves' lapses keeps Astros alive
After reliever Trever Miller gave up an Adam LaRoche game-tying homer in the eighth inning, the Astros rallied for three unearned runs in the ninth thanks to errors by Marcus Giles and Edgar Renteria.
Braves' lapses keeps Astros alive
After reliever Trever Miller gave up an Adam LaRoche game-tying homer in the eighth inning, the Astros rallied for three unearned runs in the ninth thanks to errors by Marcus Giles and Edgar Renteria.
Atlanta halts Houston's streak
ATLANTA - A generously listed 6-foot, 190-pound Georgia-born southpaw seriously damaged, and might have ultimately ended, the Houston Astros' improbable bid to reach the playoffs.
Atlanta halts Houston's streak
Florida's growers expect rotten year
Recall of batteries expands
TOKYO - The Japanese electronics makers Toshiba and Fujitsu are recalling batteries made by Sony for their laptop computers while personal computer maker Dell expanded its earlier recall of Sony battery packs. The batteries can short-circuit and have been blamed for causing some computers to catch fire.
Official doubts success of plan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. officials are optimistic that the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization will be successful. But one local official is expressing doubts in a court document.
On the move / Biz Bits
Michelle A. Redd has been promoted to assistant vice president for electronic banking at Georgia Bank & Trust Co. She was previously the electronic banking officer.
Official doubts success of plan
Largest rail yard works to be more efficient
Something is almost always moving on the tightly packed 315 miles of railroad track in North Platte that the Guinness Book of Records says is the largest rail yard in the world.
Chimney sweep enjoys talking with customers
When Michael Strickland wakes up before work, he is sure of two things.
Biz Bites
Younger workers are more likely to don their headphones while sitting in their offices than their older counterparts, according to a study from Spherion Corp.
Florida's growers expect rotten year
ORLANDO, Fla. - It's getting hard to grow oranges in the Sunshine State.
$100 million homes
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Donald Trump's property for sale has all the big-time extras one might expect. Pricey marble and 24-karat gold fixtures decorate bathrooms. There's a gargantuan fountain in the driveway and 475 feet of oceanfront out back.
Chimney sweep enjoys talking with customers
Automakers rethink minivans
Friends say her choice of vehicles makes her a typical suburban mom, but Jennifer Dionisio doesn't care what they think.
Business calendar
Upcoming business-related events in the Augusta area.
Largest rail yard works to be more efficient
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Augusta sees its last of First, but plenty of Few
Augusta sees its last of First, but plenty of Few
Last week, mayoral candidate Ronnie Few was back in the news. We found out Augusta is on the way from being the Garden City to the Gang City. And First Friday has seen its best days.
Tigers' wins keep Stuckey in good mood
Tigers' wins keep Stuckey in good mood
CLEMSON, S.C. - Chansi Stuckey was both elated and relieved when No. 18 Clemson rolled past North Carolina. The way the Tigers chose to do it was another matter.
Tigers' ground game dominates
Clemson's ground game finally has caught up to coach Tommy Bowden's expectations.
Tigers' ground game dominates
Clemson's ground game finally has caught up to coach Tommy Bowden's expectations.
SEC Wrapup
Everything seemed harder for Tennessee last year, including its win over cross-state rival Memphis.
Southern Conference wrapup
Winless going into Saturday's game, The Citadel apparently responded to a pep talk from former linebacker Marc Buoniconti and held off Chattanooga 24-21 to get its first victory of the season.
Gators stem Tide with stout defense
Florida coach Urban Meyer learned all he needed to know about the Southeastern Conference last season against Alabama.
Take two for Dunn
On a critical third-and-six play in the third quarter Thursday night, Auburn Tigers quarterback Brandon Cox saw Robert Dunn flashing across the middle, open, and fired a spiral his way.
Loss to Alabama still hurts Gators
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - They remember the energy-draining big plays. They remember the blitzing, harassing defense. They remember players mocking them with the Gator chomp on the sideline in the fourth quarter.
Arkansas confiscates Nutt T-shirts
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - An Arkansas fan who produced several dozen T-shirts critical of coach Houston Nutt surrendered his unsold items to the university after the school warned him he wasn't authorized to use Nutt's image.
ACC Wrapup
MIAMI - Javarris James set a record for Miami freshmen by rushing for 148 yards and the Hurricanes survived an often-sloppy effort in beating previously unbeaten Houston 14-13 on Saturday night.
AP Top 25 Results
How the top 25 college football teams did in this week's games.
Top 25 wrapup
The 14th-ranked Oregon Ducks wanted to answer critics who called their controversial victory over Oklahoma two weeks ago a fluke.
Southern Conference wrapup
Winless going into Saturday's game, The Citadel apparently responded to a pep talk from former linebacker Marc Buoniconti and held off Chattanooga 24-21 to get its first victory of the season.
Loss to Alabama still hurts Gators
Arkansas confiscates Nutt T-shirts
AP Top 25 Results
How the top 25 college football teams did in this week's games.
Gators stem Tide with stout defense
Florida coach Urban Meyer learned all he needed to know about the Southeastern Conference last season against Alabama.
ACC Wrapup
MIAMI - Javarris James set a record for Miami freshmen by rushing for 148 yards and the Hurricanes survived an often-sloppy effort in beating previously unbeaten Houston 14-13 on Saturday night.
Top 25 wrapup
The 14th-ranked Oregon Ducks wanted to answer critics who called their controversial victory over Oklahoma two weeks ago a fluke.
SEC Wrapup
Everything seemed harder for Tennessee last year, including its win over cross-state rival Memphis.
Coddling the enemy
Historically, it's always been the president's job to make decisions on how to prosecute the nation's wars, but now the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress are butting in. The consequence could be disastrous for the peace and security of the American people.
Ganging up on the gang problem
If prudent people were under siege here, Augusta would have a huge problem. They're not.
Another reason to seal the border
Ganging up on the gang problem
Another reason to seal the border
A national news story last week concerned the arrest in Denver of 36-year-old Jose Luis Rubi-Nava in connection with one of the most brutal torture-murders police authorities said they'd ever seen.
First Friday is not dead yet
Augusta's Downtown Development Authority's decision to redirect its $1,000-a-month investment away from the First Friday festival, and into hiring a downtown events coordinator, produces two profound results.
Georgia Southern tops Western Carolina
Chris Covington ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Travis Clark passed for a score to lead Georgia Southern to a 24-14 victory over Western Carolina Saturday night.
Jackets will try to quiet wall of sound
ATLANTA - Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium is far from the biggest college football facility out there.
Jackets pound Hokies
Georgia Tech is a favorite again. Only this time it is not for some innocuous bowl game played west of the Mississippi River.
A special victory for Jackets
Gaileyball replaced Beamerball, at least for one afternoon. Georgia Tech beat Virginia Tech using its own strategy Saturday, making momentum-swinging special teams and defensive plays that led to 14 points in the Yellow Jackets' victory.
Georgia Southern tops Western Carolina
Jackets will try to quiet wall of sound
Golf takes second place in remembering legend
Golf roundup
Tiger Woods was alone on the far end of the practice green at The Grove as this small village north of London lost the last of its light Saturday, his competition already gone in more ways than one.
Golf takes second place in remembering legend
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - With story after story reinforcing the notion that Byron Nelson was an even better gentleman than he was a golfer, longtime business manager and friend Jon Bradley gave the anecdote that perhaps best framed the essence of "Lord Byron."
Trahan has lead at Farm Bureau
MADISON, Miss. - The Southern Farm Bureau Classic has been a pretty good therapy session for a handful of PGA Tour players.
Trahan has lead at Farm Bureau
Woods starts to pull away
CHANDLER'S CROSS, En-gland - Tiger Woods rarely gets ahead of himself no matter what the score, though he found himself doing just that Friday in the American Express Championship after his best 36-hole start in six years.
Undefeated Hawks put game away early
Greenbrier triumphs with balanced attack
Thomson tramples Hephzibah defense
Swainsboro has a lot to live up to
Red Devils' offense is back in high gear
Swainsboro has a lot to live up to
The Tigers were 4-6 in 2005 and 6-6 in 2004. They went 10-1-2 in 2003 and won the state title with a defense that's still talked up around the state. That's the history every Tiger tries to live up to.
Undefeated Hawks put game away early
FAIRFAX, S.C. - Blackville-Hilda coach David Berry saw something in his Fighting Hawks on Friday night that he hadn't seen in a while.
Red Devils' offense is back in high gear
Lincoln County senior quarterback Brandon Barden connected with Ricardo Norman for a 66-yard touchdown pass on the opening play of the second half to give Lincoln county (3-1) a 28-0 lead, and the Red Devils never looked back in posting a 55-0 win against Aquinas on Friday night.
Tigers trip up Laney
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Derrick Smith laid his hands on the ball twice Friday night.
Greenbrier triumphs with balanced attack
Greenbrier's first two wins this season came courtesy of a brand new passing game. last week's come-from-behind win over Evans came with an offense that made a living with a strong ground attack.
Ho hum, Thomas scores 5 TDs
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Dennis Thomas just shrugged it off.
Prep football scores
Prep football scores from Georgia and South Carolina
Thomson tramples Hephzibah defense
THOMSON - It was LaBrandon Hudson night at The Brickyard. But Hudson claimed the night belonged to his favorite group of people.
High School Football Roundup
It was only fitting for Effingham County's Wright brothers to fly all over the field Friday night.
Kings pick up top prospect from Carolina
Kings pick up top prospect from Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes traded away one of their top prospects Friday, sending promising defenseman Jack Johnson to the Los Angeles Kings in a multiplayer deal.
Friends, like time, pass on
Every work day I walk up the same steps that I walked as a young man. That makes it easy for me to still think of myself as a young man, but I am not. In fact, I calculate, I am closer to my 70th birthday than I am to my 40th.
Clinton can't keep his lies straight
Speaking on Fox, Bill Clinton said of Osama bin Laden: "I authorized the CIA to get troops together to try to kill him." Another case of Bubba telling another bold-faced lie! Lee Benedict, Martinez
Sonny Perdue offers fiscally sound leadership
Where's the wartime leadership?
What short and selective memories we have.Tom Zwemer, Augusta
Steven Kendrick should be our mayor
I wholeheartedly endorse Steven Kendrick for mayor of Augusta, and ask my fellow electors to vote for him in the Nov. 7 election. Tracy E. Williams Jr., Augusta
Trees are invaluable to our way of life
I am pleased to see the proposed revisions to the Columbia County tree ordinance scheduled to go before the county's planning commission on Oct. 5, and applaud the enforcement efforts of Columbia County community forester Preston Duffie.Marsha Maurer, Martinez
Where's the wartime leadership?
Bush is doing what Clinton wouldn't
Bush is doing what Clinton wouldn't
From 1993 to the end of his administration, there were 27 terrorist attacks against the United States. President Clinton did virtually nothing! Encouraged by the lack of response, the attack on the World Trade Center was set in motion by Osama bin Laden.Robert Smock, Hephzibah
Trees are invaluable to our way of life
Sonny Perdue offers fiscally sound leadership
What a difference a few years can make! Teri North, Evans
MOX mission approaches for SRS
MOX mission approaches for SRS
Making the world a safer place is a concern to us all. To reduce the threat of rogue nations and terrorists from obtaining nuclear weapon materials, the United States and Russia signed the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement in 2000. The agreement requires each country to dispose of 34 metric tons of surplus, weapons-grade plutonium by turning it into mixed oxide (MOX) fuel for use in existing commercial nuclear reactors. After the fuel is used in the reactor, it can no longer be used in a nuclear weapon.
Clinton can't keep his lies straight
Same hatred peddled under new name
Regarding the column "Their radicals, our radicals" (Sept. 26): How dare you, in your milquetoast editorial pages, publish an article by someone such as Star Parker?Richard Netzley, Evans
Steven Kendrick should be our mayor
Same hatred peddled under new name
Statistics and studs: Sports teams find a lucrative market in female fans
Wife's name is first when addressing cards
Survey says comics, gardening are important
Artists take manicures way beyond file and polish
Hallmark plays a new card - a magazine
Style at work: Suits with soft touches and shirt dresses
Well-traveled couple enjoys family affairs
Statistics and studs: Sports teams find a lucrative market in female fans
They sat front and center on aluminum bleachers in the middle of August, wiping away sweat and battling humidity as they leaned forward to get a closer look at the bulging muscles of football players they drove nearly two hours to see.
Look ahead
The Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center's "In The Pink" party to raise awareness of breast cancer will be at 7 p.m. Friday, at Julian Smith Casino.
Hallmark plays a new card - a magazine
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It's intended to be something of a greeting card to a certain kind of woman: "Celebrating Your Life" reads the overline on the premiere issue of Hallmark Magazine.
Wife's name is first when addressing cards
Dear Carson: How should I sign a greeting card if it's from my husband and me?
Artists take manicures way beyond file and polish
Hand-carved three-dimensional fruit, intricate snakeskin and tiny faces all painted on a fingernail. Is it art? Or just a really good manicure?
Property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for Sept. 14-18. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Style at work: Suits with soft touches and shirt dresses
NEW YORK - Work clothes aren't nearly as much fun as play clothes.
Well-traveled couple enjoys family affairs
Eleven years ago, Preston and Dorothy Harpe decided it was time to leave their condominium and find a more spacious place to call home.
For the Birds
On quiet evenings, it's possible to pinpoint Ron and Tammy Johnson's modest Harlem home long before it comes into view.
Survey says comics, gardening are important
It seems readers of The Augusta Chronicle like to keep their comic strip favorites all in the family.
Gang activity is evolving in city, authorities say
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Six robberies occur in 3 days
Augusta residents have fallen prey to a spate of armed robberies over the past three days. And in four of them robbers reportedly used similar tactics and weapons.
Iconic park to offer its last rides today
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Summer is over and the carefree days at the oceanfront Myrtle Beach Pavilion amusement park are down to a few precious hours.
Mom charged after police come to home
Tax should cover Aiken growth
AIKEN - A new study of the fiscal impact of Aiken's population growth over the next 20 years yielded no surprises to city officials. However, the report verified at least two aspects of the cost of growth that they already anticipated.
Retirees from state growing
ATLANTA - Newly released figures show swelling in the number of retired state-government workers collecting a pension.
School loans topped $380,000
A practice of handing out taxpayer money as pay advances to Richmond County school employees got so out of hand that more than $380,000 was given out last fiscal year alone.
Across the area
Richmond County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who has been missing for several days and suffers from a medical condition.
Fort Gordon hopes new power deal brings update
Where we live
A weekly snapshot of the interesting people and places that make up the Augusta area.
Taking hold of a new purpose
A group of men at a Bible study class draped their arms over each other's shoulders and bowed their heads in prayer.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A higher education task force created by Gov. Mark Sanford has just one recommendation - the governor and lawmakers should draft a strategic plan for the state's colleges and universities.
Fort Gordon hopes new power deal brings update
Some of the wires providing electricity to Fort Gordon's high-tech equipment have been there almost as long as the post itself.
Graduation rate hard to compute
What, exactly, is a high school graduate? That question, which flashed briefly across the radar of the state's gubernatorial race, is one that has raged in education circles for years.
Blessed friends
Bailey Garrison, 10, holds on to her guinea pigs Ziggy (left) and Checkers in Evans.
Lawsuit asks for deal in writing
About a year ago, the federal Department of Energy told Congress it had suspended shipments of radioactive plutonium to Savannah River Site.
Plot unfolds as a cemetery
A lot of people are curious what Aaron Sullivan is developing off William Few Parkway in Columbia County.
McKinney wants voting alternative
Outgoing state Rep. Cynthia McKinney railed against the state's electronic voting machines Saturday, calling them "severely flawed" for their inability to provide a paper trail for each vote.
Summit will inform parents about gangs
Around town
The USPA Gold Cup Polo Championship will begin at 4 p.m. at the New Bridge Polo and Country Club, 836 New Bridge Road, Aiken. Gates will open at 2 p.m., and the Polo Pavilion will open at 3 p.m.
Ping works on plan for military
News you can use
Voter registration guidelines for Georgia and South Carolina residents.
Doctor was pioneer in patient care
Dr. Everett Clark Kuglar, a prominent Augusta psychiatrist, who helped transform the state's mental health care system in the 1960s, will be remembered for his innovative approach to caring for the mentally ill, his patriotism, and his devotion, friends and family said Saturday.
Across Georgia
At a recent "Victory Dinner" with Republican donors, Gov. Sonny Perdue delivered some red meat to fiscal conservatives, announcing that his administration has delivered more than $2 billion in tax relief to Georgia citizens.
Kid of the Day
Russell Thomas Smith, of Bath, is today's kid of the day.
Summit will inform parents about gangs
When Richmond County schoolchildren pack their bookbags they bring to school with them some of the community's problems, including a growing gang situation.
Rants and raves
A HUGE RAVE FOR the young lady who apologized for cutting me off in traffic this morning. No one ever apologizes for bad driving.
News you can use
About 30 children die every year because of accidental poisonings, and about 1 million phone calls are placed to Poison Control Centers annually by adults seeking help when children have swallowed something harmful. Here are some tips to keep children safe:
Teen sends phone message for help
HOGANSVILLE, Ga.- A man is being held on false imprisonment and aggravated sodomy charges after a 17-year-old Massachusetts boy he met online text-messaged his family claiming he was being held against his will on the man's west Georgia farm, police said.
Perdue defends Medicaid move
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue delivered a detailed defense Friday of his initiative to move more than a million patients on taxpayer-funded health-care plans to managed-care organizations as doctors continue to complain about the new system.
Lawsuit asks for deal in writing
Debt paid by society
AIKEN - Robert F. Atkins will spend the rest of his life in prison for the rape and murder of an Aiken teen six years ago.
Across the area
Woman reports one shot fired
Across South Carolina
Gang activity on the rise, USC study shows
Doctor was pioneer in patient care
Across the Southeast
Protesters show up at soldier's funeral
Rants and raves
A HUGE RAVE FOR the young lady who apologized for cutting me off in traffic this morning. No one ever apologizes for bad driving.
Conservationists question possible intention for logging in forest plan
On its way through the clouds, the muddy road up north Georgia's Brawley Mountain winds past thickets of century-old forests and, rangers say, the occasional golden-winged warbler.
Conservationists question possible intention for logging in forest plan
Overcrowded nightspots gain police attention
AIKEN - Aiken police are going clubbing.
Two die after eating oysters
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Two Chatham County women have died after eating raw oysters purchased locally, prompting state officials to issue a warning.
Officials seek millions to reel in fishing events
ATLANTA - State wildlife officials are hoping that $2 million in boat ramp improvements will be the bait to lure more national fishing tournaments to Georgia.
City signs water agreement
Augusta's water will be rolling along to Fort Gordon soon.
Who owes? Collectors may know
Thousands of Richmond County residents with delinquent property taxes could soon find out by mail that liens on their property have been sold to a private company.
Biggest tax delinquents
Figures are as of Sept. 21. List represents those owing at least $5,000 in delinquent taxes.
Across the nation
A spokesman for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirmed Saturday that the agency is weighing whether to press charges against former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, who hastily resigned from office Friday.
Ping works on plan for military
Karsten Manufacturing Corp. is formulating a plan that will show its support for active-duty military personnel who buy the company's Ping golf clubs, a company official said.
Officials seek millions to reel in fishing events
McKinney wants voting alternative
Melodic moment
Hakim Rahsul plays his saxophone along Riverwalk Augusta on a sunny Friday afternoon.
Day in the garden
Administrative coordinator Kay Kitchings (below left), of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, gives at tour of the Botanical Gardens during the welcome reception for attendees of the Georgia Master Gardeners Association 2006 Fall Conference on Friday afternoon.
Across Georgia
DOUGLASVILLE - A 4-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool and his older brother was hospitalized after jumping in to save him - despite not being able to swim.
Overcrowded nightspots gain police attention
Gang activity is evolving in city, authorities say
The reality of Augusta's gangs doesn't hit 15-year-old Danyelle Hundley until people start to fight, as at football games.
Mom charged after police come to home
Richmond County sheriff's deputies have arrested a school bus driver whose children were found living in squalid conditions, according to authorities.
Iconic park to offer its last rides today
Teen sends phone message for help
Graduation rate hard to compute
Appeal claims voting coerced
The battle to end Ronnie Few's run for mayor of Augusta entered the legal arena Friday.
Graduation answers few, far between
ATHENS, Ga. - Welcome to Georgia Jeopardy! where our host, Jim Harrick Jr., will provide the answer and all you need to do to earn an "A" is come up with the question. In the interest of making it even easier, let's go with multiple choice.
Major should return to Ireland
Croagh Patrick rises conically 2,382 feet above Clew Bay in County Mayo. More than 1,500 years ago, St. Patrick walked barefoot to the peak and famously fasted for 40 days and 40 nights.
Pole win gives Kahne more reason to hope
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Once the disappointment of crashing early last week at Dover, Del., subsided, Kasey Kahne changed his mind. Now he thinks he can still win the Chase for the Championship.
Pole win gives Kahne more reason to hope
Racing returns to Detroit
DETROIT - It has been five years since the Motor City staged a major auto race. Now, Detroit is welcoming back open-wheel racing, with the IndyCar and American Le Mans series adding the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix to their 2007 schedules.
Gordon's quest for his fifth title is going smoothly, so far
Performance psychologist Jack Stark was hired to make sure everyone involved with Hendrick Motorsports not only works to help all four teams win, but feels good in the process.
Gordon's quest for his fifth title is going smoothly, so far
Performance psychologist Jack Stark was hired to make sure everyone involved with Hendrick Motorsports not only works to help all four teams win, but feels good in the process.
Catherine Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Catherine Sherlock, 97, entered into rest Friday, September 29, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Jones Facteau (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Entered into rest Saturday, morning, September 30, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Mrs. Joyce Jones Facteau, 65, affectionately known as "Ma Jo",of Bath, SC, wife of Mr. Gerald Francis Facteau. Born in and a lifelong resident of Bath, SC, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Jennings Jones. She was member LBC class of 1960 and was a faithful member of the Bath First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Mildred Napier Sunday School Class. Ma Jo was the former owner of the Beech Island Curb Mart, Beech Island, SC and the Junction, Clark Hill, SC. Ma Jo loved animals, people, and children. Her first love was God and next came her family whom she loved spending time with. In addition to her husband of twenty-nine years, she is survived by a special daughter, Lois Ann Abbott, (Bob) Fayetteville, NC; Godchild, Rebecca Campbell, Bath, SC; brothers, Gerald Jones, (Frances) Lexington, NC, Billy Jones, (Sara) Clearwater, SC, and Estern Jones, North Augusta, SC; sisters, Elizabeth Smith, Bath, SC and Emma Dustin, (Albert) North Augusta, SC. The family has asked that memorials be made to Bath First Baptist Church, c/o the building fund, P.O. Box 240, Bath, SC 29816 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 www.Diabetes.org Funeral services will be held Tuesday, morning, October 3, 2006 at 11 o'clock at Bath First Baptist Church, Bath, SC, with Pastor Herb Sons officiating. Friends may call at the residence of Elizabeth Smith, 130 Bryan Dr., Warrenville, SC or Monday, evening, October 2, 2006 from 7 until 9 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Donna C. Ferguson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, September 28, 2006 at University Hospital, Mrs. Donna Carter Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson was born September 3, 1951 in Coral Gables, Florida to Evelyn Carter and the late Robert Carter. She was a 1995 graduate of Augusta College with a degree in Science. She received the award for outstanding student in science and mathematics by the Savannah River Section of the American Nuclear Society in 1995. She was a member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Donna taught Physics and Chemistry for 10 years at A. R. Johnson Health, Science and Engineering Magnet School in Augusta, GA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta. Donna enjoyed aerobics, gardening, swimming and bicycling. Family members include her loving husband of 32 years, John Crawford Ferguson; children: Jason Alan Ferguson, Kimberley Diane Ferguson, Aaron Scott Ferguson, all of Augusta; mother: Evelyn Tillery Carter;Brother: R. Alan Carter; sister-in-law: Sylvia Ann Beardsley; brother-in-law: William R. Ferguson and nephew: David Beardsley, all of Knoxville, Tennessee. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Rodger Murchison officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Luther Turner (TROY, S.C.)
TROY, S.C. - Services for Mr. Luther Wedaman Turner, age 83, will be held Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Bland Funeral Home at 2PM, Johnston, with burial to follow in East View Cemetery, Edgefield. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday night from 6:30 - 8:30. Mr. Turner, a native of Edgefield, SC, died Friday September 29, 2006. He was a son of the late Luther and Annie Mae Riley Turner. Mr. Turner was a retired textile employee with Kendall Mills and was also a Dairy Farmer. He was of Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Mr. Turner is survived by sons, Otis W. (Peggy), Eddie (Clara) and Coy W. Turner; daughters, Annie Ruth Rowe, (Harold, deceased), Rosa Mae Nelson (Harold) and Doris Marie Hermandez; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Marie Hall Turner. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ronald O. Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Graveside Services for Mr. Ronald O'Neil Baynham, 73, of Adams Branch Road, North Augusta, SC, who died September 28, 2006, will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Craig Baynham officiating. Entombment to follow. Mr. Baynham was a native of North Augusta, SC. He was a member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, a graduate of North Augusta High School and attended Georgia Tech. Mr. Baynham was a United States Air Force Fighter Pilot, a member of the Georgia Air National Guard, Savannah, GA, an Airline Captain with National and Pan American Airlines in Miami, FL and an employee of the DuPont Company at the Savannah River Site. After his retirement, Mr. Baynham moved to Woodside Plantation and was a member of Palmetto Golf Club, Aiken, SC. Mr. Baynham was the husband of the late Mrs. Nancy Fulmer Baynham and son of the late Mr. Hugh Gerald Baynham. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Gerald Clay Baynham (Carolyn), Dr. Bret O'Neil Baynham (Kristy), Matthew Glen Baynham, all of Jupiter, FL; his mother, Mrs. Jewell Whitehead Baynham, North Augusta; two sisters, Brenda Baynham Thompson (Paul), Cary, NC and Marilyn Baynham Anderson (Roy), North Augusta; six grandchildren, Jake Baynham, Blake Baynham, Tracy Baynham, Keri Baynham and Dakota Baynham, all of Jupiter, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5 to 7. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice if so desired. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Bobby J. Hood (LYMAN, S.C.)
LYMAN, S.C. - Bobby James (Bob) Hood, 75, of Crescent Street, died September 29, 2006 at his residence. Born on July 15, 1931 to the late Mr. and Mrs. William C. Hood, he graduated from WLT High School in 1950. He served and retired from the military and was a retired employee of Exide Battery Corporation. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rites and a lifetime member of the Bailey Lodge. He was a lifetime member of Mid City Shrine and a member of the Hejaz Temple. Those grateful to have shared in his life include his wife, Malinda B. Hood of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Julie F. and David Lazar of Wellford, Carol H. Seyller and Melanie J. and Bobby Goode, both of Greer; one step-daughter, Tammy Rhodes of Boiling Springs; two step-sons, Michael Rhodes and his wife, Cindy of Greenville and Douglas Rhodes of Lyman and a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Johnny Crain of Lincolnton, Ga. He was a loving grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley F. Hood, a son, James Mitchell Hood and a brother, Herbert Eugene Hood. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Mortuary. There will be a memorial service in the chapel 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 W. Paris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605, or to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg, S.C. 29304. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lewis H. Newsome (TITUSVILLE, Fl.)
TITUSVILLE, Fl. - Memorial services for Mr. Lewis Henry Newsome, 52, of Titusville, FL who died September 6, 2006 will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Brancie Stephens officiating. Military Honors will be accorded. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Willie Glover (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Mr. Willie Glover, Jr., 47, departed this life on Saturday, September 23, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sweetwater Baptist Church of Barnwell, S.C. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call the Simmons Funeral Home of Williston, Inc. at 13188 Main Street, Williston, S.C. 29853 or 803-266-7808.
Lavonya Boatwright (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Mrs. Lavonya Boatwright, 29, died Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Ways Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy McCullough officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Burnett Funeral Home Wrens is in charge of services.
Lula Brinson Dixon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Lula Brinson Dixon, 88, died on September 27, 2006 in Augusta. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m. at the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Cross-Green Community with Rev. Bennie Brinson officiating. Survivors include two sons, Mr. Joseph D. Greene (Barney) of Thomson and Mr. Solomon C. Green (Loretta) of Augusta. Jogresan Mortuary of Wadley is serving the family.
Clark Kuglar, MD (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Everett Clark Kuglar, MD, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons: Everett C., Jr., George E. "Eddie", William D. "Chip" Patterson; daughter: Alane Patterson Bowles; daughters-in-law: Lisa Kuglar, Cathy Kuglar, Karin Patterson; son-in-law: Ralph Bowles; grandsons: Conner West, Clint Kuglar, Jacob Kuglar, Michael Bowles; granddaughters: Brannon Patterson, Courtney Patterson, Emily Bowles, Annamarie Bowles; brother: Brantley Kuglar; sister-in-law: Shirley Kuglar and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Kuglar was born November 8, 1933 in Augusta, Georgia, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Kuglar. He graduated from Richmond Academy and the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and numerous academic honor societies. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, interned at University Hospital and completed his psychiatric residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He was also a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Kuglar was the first Administrator of Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta and was Superintendent there until his retirement in 1990. He served as Medical Director of Binion Forensic Center at Center State Hospital in Milledgeville, Interim Superintendent, Georgia Mental Health Institute, and was Statewide Forensic Psychiatric Consultant; Army Surgeon General's Consultant for Teaching Programs, Psychiatric Consultant to U.S. Secret Service, Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist and had a limited part-time private practice primarily in Forensic Psychiatry. He held Board Certifications in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Psychiatric Association as Mental Health Administrator, and the American Board of Forensic Psychiatry. He was a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Kuglar was instrumental in establishing the Community Mental Health Center here in Augusta and served as acting director there in 1974 and 1975. He served as part-time staff psychiatrist with the center for five years in Washington, GA and in Augusta following his retirement and was much in demand as a speaker for mental health in the Augusta Area and over the state of Georgia. He was a Consultant to Karmia Hills School in Aiken, SC. Dr. Kuglar served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and as the Commander of the 382nd Field Hospital and went with his unit to Saudi Arabia where he was U.S. Military Commander at King Fahd National Guard Hospital during Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of the Augusta Country Club and enjoyed playing golf with his friends. Funeral services for Dr. Kuglar will be held Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Augusta with Rev. Chappell Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Moody, Carl Lennox, Fred Sims, Jr., James Whittle, William Burch and William Weeks. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Moody, Henderson Johnson, Lee Gilstrap, Douglas Poston, Dr. Arlie Mansberg, Dr. Albert Carr, Lawrence Lamb, Judge Edward Slaton, Dr. Mickey Crouch and Sam Goolsby. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Furys Lane, Suite D., Augusta, GA 30907, the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132 or the Mental Health Association of Augusta, 1720 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 1, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Frank Gniazdowski (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - A Memorial Mass for Mr. Frank Robert Gniazdowski will be celebrated at St. Mary Help of Christian's Catholic Church at 3:00pm on Monday, October 2, 2006. The family will receive friends at Smith Hall at St. Mary's Church immediately following the service. George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave. is assisting the family. Mr. Gniazdowski, 72, of Aiken, died Monday September 25, 2006 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. A son of the late Adam and Anna Strenk Gniazdowski, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY and had lived in Ransomville, NY before moving to Aiken in 1968. He had worked for forty years with Kimberly-Clark and was retired as a production foreman. Frank was a communicant of St. Mary Help of Christians Church where he had been active in various activities, including the annual Giving Tree and parish dinners. He also had been a volunteer at ACTS. An avid tennis player, he also enjoyed his daily walks, but his favorite hobby was spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gniazdowski is predeceased by a daughter, Diane Elizabeth Batson, who died in May of 2005. He is survived by his wife, Lois E. Stacey Gniazdowski, with whom he celebrated their fifty-first wedding anniversary on September 24, 2006. He is also survived by three daughters, Julie and her husband, Patrick Guy, Linda and her husband, Richard Izard and Faith and her husband, Brian Fiscus, all of Aiken; four sisters, Irene Zazcek, Helen Panek, Florence Gawrys and Rose Shemik; a brother, Steve Gniazdowski, all of the Niagara Falls, NY area; son in law, Don Batson of Traveler's Rest, SC and 11 grandchildren, Thomas Batson, Elizabeth Batson and Matthew Batson of Travelers Rest, SC, and Stacey Guy, Nathan Guy, Ryan Izard, Emily Izard, Casey Izard, Olivia Fiscus, Sarah Fiscus and Lucas Fiscus of Aiken. Memorial donations should be made to the International Mesothelioma Program, Dr. David J. Sugarbaker, MD, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Division of Thoracic Surgery, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115. Visit www.georgefuneralhomes.com to sign the online condolence register. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Richard Gillom (CAMDEN, N.J.)
CAMDEN, N.J. - Richard Gillom, age 91, died Monday, September 25, 2006. Mr. Gillom was born February 7, 1915 in Warrenton, Ga. to the late Haddie and Irving Gillom. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Eunice Gillom. Survivors include his daughters, Tina and Sylvia, and many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed operating a television repair business in the Philadelphia, Pa. area for many years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 315 Greentree Road, Turnersville, N.J. For more information, please contact Carl Miller Funeral Home at 856-365-2966. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Brenda Douglas (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Brenda McNure Douglas, age 57, of Louisville, GA died on Friday, September 29, 2006. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 1st, at 2 PM in the Chapel of Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary. Interment will be in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary Saturday evening from 6 - 8 PM. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
David Earl Patterson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. David Earl Patterson entered into rest, Friday, September 29, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Mr. Patterson has been conveyed to McDougald Funeral Home of Anderson, SC for funeral and interment services. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Leon Demons (AUBURN, AL.)
AUBURN, AL. - Mr. Leon Demons age 85, Auburn, Al., formerly of Thomson, Ga., died Wednesday September 27, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Monday October 2, 2006 at 12:00 noon at the White Oak Grove Baptist Church Thomson with Rev. Johnny Few, Pastor officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, Dianne Demons Tucker, Riva, MD and Debra Demons Cobb, Auburn, Al.; two son-in-laws IvoryTucker, Riva MD and Michael Cobb, Auburn Al.; three step-daughters, Mary Bowman and Alice Washington both of Syracuse, NY., Misty Green of Athens, Ga.; one sister, Rosie Demons Mason, of Thomson, Ga.; host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends, among them dear friends (caregivers) Ms. Cassie Carter and Ms. Adair Wingfield. Thomson Funeral System in charge Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vera J. Whitener (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Vera J. Whitener age 53 entered into rest Friday September 29, 2006 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Poteet Funeral Homes, South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 (706)798-8886
Betty Lucas England (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, September 29, 2006, at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Betty Lucas England, 92, wife of the late John Roberts England. Mrs. England was a native of Marion, Ohio, lived in Akron, Ohio for 81 years, and had lived in Augusta, GA since 1996. For nearly 20 years, she managed the dental office of the late Dr. M. A. Lefton. Mrs. England was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Akron, Ohio where she served as President of the Women's Association, member of the Metanoia Guild and Wedding Director. She was Past President of the Fairlawn School PTA. Family members include her daughter: Patricia England Crumrine of Augusta; son-in-law: Dr. Robert Crumrine of Augusta; grandson: Andrew Crumrine of Augusta; granddaughter: Rebecca Crumrine of Atlanta; grandson: the late James Crumrine; sisters-in-law: Betty England Sloan and Eleanor Owens Shaver, both of Akron, Ohio; four nephews; one niece and grand nephews and grand nieces. Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 1, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Richard Sanders and Rev. James Silcox. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange St., Akron, Ohio 44313. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Linda Ann Smith (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - Entered into rest Friday, morning, September 29, 2006 at her home Ms. Linda Ann Smith, 63, of Beech Island, SC. Born in Durham, NC, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Annie Mae Watkins Smith. She retired from Reaves and Company where she was a Supervisor in 2002 after twenty-six years of service. Linda came to Beech Island, SC in 2002 where she became a member of the New Hope Gospel Chapel. She is survived by a son, Ricky Dean New, (Susan) Stem, NC; daughter, Angela Jean Beecker, (Jan "Buster") Hillsbough, NC; brother, David M. Smith, (Becky) Timberlake, NC; sisters, Katherine S. Toole, (Theo) and Margaret Gale Smith, Beech Island, SC; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials in memory of Linda may be made to the charity or church of your choice. Funeral services will be held Sunday, afternoon, October 1, 2006 at 3 o'clock from the graveside in Jackson Memorial Park, Jackson, SC, with Pastor Bob Still officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Bartley, John Jarvis, Perry Allen, Jerry Allen, Jr, Martin Walker, and Jody Deese. Friends may call at the residence, 633 Herndon Dairy Rd., Beech Island, SC or Saturday, evening, September 30, 2006 from 6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Michael L. Harrell, husband of Patricia Harrell, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2006 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue.
Henry Barnes (MERIDIANVILLE, AL.)
MERIDIANVILLE, AL. - Henry Jefferson "Hank" Barnes, 27, formerly of Union Point, Ga., died Thursday, September 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Union Point with The Rev. Dr. Jan Blissit officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. McCommons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Stanley Banker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Ronald Stanley Banker, 70, beloved husband of Karen Lind Banker, entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. Mr. Banker, a native of New York, was a Korean War veteran, who had retired from the Sears Roebuck Company after 32 years of service. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his seven children, Matthew Whitford of Georgia, Jennifer Stoddard of Georgia, Cindy Perkins of Georgia, Glenn Banker of Florida, Joey Banker of Georgia, Jackie Sapp of Georgia, and Jenny Saint of Alabama. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters, Joan Horowitz and Judie Sklar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Road, Suite F-104, Augusta, Georgia, 30904, or to the Georgia Council of the Blind, 122 Kings Chapel Road, Augusta, Georgia, 30907. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Evelyn Brooks (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Mrs. Evelyn Newsome Brooks, 79, loving wife to the late Oliver Brooks and the daughter of the late Ellis Newsome and Annie Padgett Newsome, entered into rest September 29, 2006 at Old Capital Inn Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 2, 2006 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Lumpkin officiating. Burial will follow at Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. this evening, Sunday October 1, 2006, at the funeral home. Mrs. Brooks was a retired as a seamstress at Stapleton Garment, was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include; a son, Joe (Lynette) Brooks, Wrens, Ga.; three grandchildren, Scott, Jeff and Greg (ToniLynn) Brooks, and one very special great grandson, Jared Joseph Brooks; two sisters, Louise N. Wells, Atlanta, Ga., Jeanette N. Hadden, Blythe, Ga., and two brothers, Lamar Newsome, Augusta, Ga., and M.P. Newsome, Gibson, Ga. Pallbearers will be Albert Padgett, Wade Brooks, Melvin Hadden, Dwayne Hadden, Nathaniel Newsome, Terry Brooks. Memorial could be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church building fund Bobbie Kitchens 1092 Oak St. Avera Ga. 30803. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Cliff E. Warner (ING NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
ING NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Clifford E. Warner, Entered into rest Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at the Medical College of Georgia. Mr. Warner, 62, was a native of West Paterson, NJ, but lived most of his life in the Augusta area. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond, was a US Army veteran and insurance representative who retired after 35 years with Life of Georgia and ING. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and loved all creatures. Family members include his wife: Cheti Warner of North Augusta; son: Clifford E. Warner II (Michelle) of North Augusta; daughter: Angela Randall (Mark) of Evans, grand-daughters: Baleigh A. Warner and the late Gabrielle E. Warner and brother: the late Clarence E. Warner, Jr. The Memorial Mass will be Monday, October 2, 2006 at 12:15 P.M. at The Church of the Most Holy Trinity with Fr. Allan J. McDonald celebrant and Fr. Timothy C. Donahue concelebrants. Memorials may be to the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 811 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901 or the Augusta Humane Society, P.O. Box 12035, Augusta, GA 30914-2035. The Vigil for the Deceased will be at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, October 1, 2006 at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity and the family will receive friends following the Vigil. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Vera J. Whitener (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Vera J. Whitener age 53 entered into rest Friday September 29, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Whitener is survived by her husband, Roger Whitener of Hephzibah; son, Troy Totten of Hephzibah; step-children, Daniela Eder and Roger Clayton Whitener both of Germany; step-granddaughter, LeeAnn Whitener of Germany; brother, Richard Bailey and his wife, Carole of Evans; mother-in-law, Christy Whitener of Hephzibah; sister-in-laws, Betty Bailey, Jan Brinkman, both of Hephzibah and Wanda Evans of Evans; brother-in-law, John Whitener Jr. of Hephzibah; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Whitener was a native of Augusta. She was a member of Pine hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Whitener was employed with Augusta Newsprint for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her parents John Artice and Annie Cadle Bailey and a brother Charlie Wayne Bailey. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday October 2, 2006 in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Driggers officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Robert Bailey, John Bailey, Ricky Bryan, Mike Bailey, Kirk May, and Lee Williams. Honorary Pallbearers, Keith Davis, Kenneth Bailey, and Kevin Bryan Poteet Funeral Homes, South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 (706)798-8886 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Raymond Phelps (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Raymond Phelps of Travis Pines Drive entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2006 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Raymonda P. Phelps, Augusta; one son, Wesley D. Allen; four brothers, Eric Phelps, Shelton Phelps, Michael Phelps, Augusta, Eddie (Rose) Phelps, Jr., Colorado Springs, Co.; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Daniel Nguyen (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, September 29, 2006, Dinh "Daniel" Ngoc Nguyen, 15. Daniel was a native and life long resident of Hephzibah. He was a Sophomore at Hephzibah High School where he was a member of the Japanese Club and also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family members include his mother: Hang Thanh Vo; father: Diep Ngoc Nguyen; brothers: Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Cuong "Michael" Ngoc Nguyen, sister: Tran Ngoc Nguyen; uncle: Long Vo; aunt: Bich Vo and cousins: Kim Anh Vo, Kim Ngan Vo, Daniel Vo. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. in Hephzibah City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Japanese I Class of Hephzibah High School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daniel Nguyen Memorial Fund, c/o Debbie Stroud, 4888 Old Waynesboro Rd., Hephzibah, GA 30815. The Vigil for the Deceased will be held Monday, October 2, 2006 beginning at 6:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends afterwards until 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ronald O. Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Graveside Services for Mr. Ronald O'Neil Baynham, 73, of Adams Branch Road, North Augusta, SC, who died September 28, 2006, will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Craig Baynham officiating. Entombment to follow. Mr. Baynham was a native of North Augusta, SC. He was a member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, a graduate of North Augusta High School and attended Georgia Tech. Mr. Baynham was a United States Air Force Fighter Pilot, a member of the Georgia Air National Guard, Savannah, GA, an Airline Captain with National and Pan American Airlines in Miami, FL and an employee of the DuPont Company at the Savannah River Site. After his retirement, Mr. Baynham moved to Woodside Plantation and was a member of Palmetto Golf Club, Aiken, SC. Mr. Baynham was the husband of the late Mrs. Nancy Fulmer Baynham and son of the late Mr. Hugh Gerald Baynham. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Gerald Clay Baynham (Carolyn), Dr. Bret O'Neil Baynham (Kristy), Matthew Glen Baynham, all of Jupiter, FL; his mother, Mrs. Jewell Whitehead Baynham, North Augusta; two sisters, Brenda Baynham Thompson (Paul), Cary, NC and Marilyn Baynham Anderson (Roy), North Augusta; six grandchildren, Jake Baynham, Blake Baynham, Tracy Baynham, Keri Baynham Cole Baynham and Dakota Baynham, all of Jupiter, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5 to 7. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice if so desired. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Katherine Hogan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Katherine Hogan of Seventh Avenue entered into rest Monday, September 25, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Deliverance Church of God In Christ with Rev. Charlie Lane officiating. Interment will be in Southview Cemetery. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Family will assemble on 1022 Seventh Avenue at 1:30 p.m. Ms. Hogan was a mother of the church and also an Eastern Star member. She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Katherine Melissa Hogan; two sons, Thomas Ackerman and Henry T. Hogan, Jr.; four brothers, Laury Ackerman, Howard Ackerman, Amos Ackerman, Norris McDonald; four sisters, Bunice Geddis, Barbara Johnson, Gloria Jean Tenon, Helen Jalloh; one grandchild, one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. Peoples Funeral Home, 706-724-18
Willie James Mitchell (MANHATTAN, N.Y.)
MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Mr. Willie James Mitchell entered into rest on Monday, September 25, 2006, in New York Presbyterian Hospital. Willie was born in Edgefield County, S.C., to the union of Mattie Cook Mitchell and the late Deacon Bennie R. Mitchell, Sr. He was educated in Brooklyn, New York school system. Willie was a member of Bethel Baptist in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he served as an usher. Willie was employed by Time Warner Cable Company, at Madison Square Gardens for thirty six years. He later joined Broadway Baptist on December 31, 2005, under the leadership of Pastor C.W. Joyner, Jr. Willie leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Barbara F. Mitchell, Augusta, Ga.; daughter, Tameka Mitchell, Charleston, SC; son, Lee Mitchell, Marion, SC; step-son, Arthur LeBlanc (Angela), Augusta; mother, Mattie Cook-Mitchell, Edgefield, SC; sisters, Ora M. Allen, Betty J. Davis, both of Augusta, Lorraine M. Whithers, Edgefield, SC, Vannett Mitchell, Columbia, SC; brothers, Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr. (Betty), Savannah, Ga., Genovesi Mitchell, Marietta, Ga., Matthew Mitchell (Jackie), Lithonia, GA., James Williams, Johnston, SC; six grandchildren, very special cousins in New York and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at Broadway Baptist Church, with Pastor C.W. Joyner, Jr., officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John Counts (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mr. J.W. Counts, Jr., age 66, passed away Friday, September 29, 2006, at Jenkins County Hospital. The Screven County native was retired from American General Life Ins. Co. where he was sales manager and was a member of Sylvania First Christian Church. Survivors include: daughters, Sherry Counts and Deanna McGlohorn of Millen; two sisters, Nettie C. Waters of Sylvania and Betty C. Wiley of Metter; brother, Jerry Counts of Sylvania; four grandchildren, Cassie Bramblett and Johnna Bramblett Forehand of Millen and Tristan Kicklighter and Tori Kicklighter of Portal; great-grandchild, Jackson Forehand; special friends, Trudie B. Oglesby of Millen and Janice Finch of Portal; several nieces and nephews. Visitation on Saturday, September 30, 2006, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 1, 2006, at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Chapel with Rev. Karen Zeigler officiating. Interment held at Screven County Memorial Cemetery.Pallbearers: Johnny Bramblett, Larry Wiley, William Waters, Ted Godbee, Larry Wiley, Jr., Marvin Skinner and Jerel Hughes. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Katherine Zawacki (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Katherine O. Zawacki, age 54, retired business woman, community volunteer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister succumbed to a massive heart attack on Saturday, September 30, 2006, at University Hospital. Katherine, born November 30, 1951, in Lawton, Comanche County, OK, to the late William J. and Nora O. Simpkins, was united in marriage to Thomas Allen Zawacki on December 3, 1966, in Lawton, OK. Not just a loving wife, mother, and friend, Katherine opened her heart and home to anyone in need of assistance, despite the struggles she faced herself. While operating her restaurant (1996-2001), she held Sunday dinner for all her patrons, building friendships and maintaining loving relationships with family and friends alike. Once retired from her restaurant, she continued to influence and bless the lives of children with troubled pasts, becoming a certified mentor and foster parent (2001-2005). Katherine encouraged all of her many children to improve, guiding them through difficult times, showing concern, love and wisdom. Her strength, courage, determination, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Katherine will be greatly missed. Katherine is survived by her husband, Thomas; her daughter and son-in law, Clorinda Zawacki and Peter Perez, and their children, Peter Perez, Zachary Zawacki, and Alexandra Perez of San Antonio, TX; her daughter and son-in-law, Veronica and Patrick Kinsey, and their children, Kelly Emprimo, Amanda Emprimo, John Hall, II, Brittany Miller, Chelsea Kinsey, and Patrick Kinsey, II of Augusta, GA; her daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Herman Lee, and their children, Seth Lee, Heidi Lee, Daniel Lee, and Abbi Lee of Augusta, GA; her daughter and son-in-law, Nora and Frank George, and their children, John Parker, Shaun Parker, Marlicia Parker, and Ashton George of Augusta, GA; her sons, Wesley Hardin, Henry Zawacki, and Johnathan Zawacki, all of Augusta, GA. Also surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Robert Black of Ashland, KY; her brother and sister-in-law, George and Patricia Simpkins of Coplay, PA, and her sister, Wynona K. Simpkins of Augusta, GA Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel. Words of Comfort will be given by Carl L. Jones. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm tonight at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Rd. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Catherine Scott (DEARING, Ga.)
DEARING, Ga. - Mrs. Catherine Irene Scott, 96, departed this life on September 28, 2006, at her residing home in Dearing, GA. She leaves to cherish in her memory: granddaughter, Consuella (Carl) Green; two great great-grandsons, John and Matthew Jefferson. A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m. at the Thomson Funeral System, 536 M.L.K. JR., ST. N.E., Thomson, GA, with funeral service to be held in Washington D.C. Arrangements by Rollins Funeral Home, 4339 Hunt Place, Washington D.C. 20019, telephone (202) 399 2388. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Donna C. Ferguson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, September 28, 2006 at University Hospital, Mrs. Donna Carter Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson was born September 3, 1951 in Coral Gables, Florida to Evelyn Carter and the late Robert Carter. She was a 1995 graduate of Augusta College with a degree in Science. She received the award for outstanding student in science and mathematics by the Savannah River Section of the American Nuclear Society in 1995. She was a member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Donna taught Physics and Chemistry for 10 years at A. R. Johnson Health, Science and Engineering Magnet School in Augusta, GA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta. Donna enjoyed aerobics, gardening, swimming and bicycling. Family members include her loving husband of 32 years, John Crawford Ferguson; children: Jason Alan Ferguson, Kimberley Diane Ferguson, Aaron Scott Ferguson, all of Augusta; mother: Evelyn Tillery Carter;Brother: R. Alan Carter; sister-in-law: Sylvia Ann Beardsley; brother-in-law: William R. Ferguson and nephew: David Beardsley, all of Knoxville, Tennessee. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Rodger Murchison officiating. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Geraldine Collins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Geraldine Collins of Druid Park entered into rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Walker Memorial Park. She is survived by one daughter, Shawnee Collins; three grandchildren, one sister, Luvenia Herrington; one great aunt, Hattie Johnston; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Peoples Funeral Home, 706-724-1885 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ellek Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Downtown Division, Mr. Ellek Brown, of Cauthen Drive. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Newberry Full Gospel Baptist Church with Rev. Cleveland Garrison, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. Mr. Brown was a native of Burke County, Georgia and a World War II veteran. In addition to being recording artist, performing with "The Mighty Gospel Supremes, he retired as an upholster in 2003. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Eddie Mae Brown, Augusta, Georgia; five sons, Arnett Brown, Bronx, New York, Larry Brown, Brooklyn, New York, Tyrone Brown, Ivan Brown and David Brown, all of Augusta, Georgia; one daughter, Fran Brown Paris; one son-in-law, Michael Paris, Norwalk, Connecticut; two brothers, Alfornia (Toby) Mathis, Augusta, Georgia and George Mathis, Hamden, Connecticut; sixteen grandchildren; oneGoddaughter, Ruth Change; one Godson, Tyrone Darrian; life long friend, Arthur Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Clark Kuglar, MD (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Everett Clark Kuglar, MD, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons: Everett C., Jr., George E. "Eddie", William D. "Chip" Patterson; daughter: Alane Patterson Bowles; daughters-in-law: Lisa Kuglar, Cathy Kuglar, Karin Patterson; son-in-law: Ralph Bowles; grandsons: Conner West, Clint Kuglar, Jacob Kuglar, Michael Bowles; granddaughters: Brannon Patterson, Courtney Patterson, Emily Bowles, Annamarie Bowles; brother: Brantley Kuglar; sister-in-law: Shirley Kuglar and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Kuglar was born November 8, 1933 in Augusta, Georgia, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Kuglar. He graduated from Richmond Academy and the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and numerous academic honor societies. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, interned at University Hospital and completed his psychiatric residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He was also a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Kuglar was the first Administrator of Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta and was Superintendent there until his retirement in 1990. He served as Medical Director of Binion Forensic Center at Center State Hospital in Milledgeville, Interim Superintendent, Georgia Mental Health Institute, and was Statewide Forensic Psychiatric Consultant; Army Surgeon General's Consultant for Teaching Programs, Psychiatric Consultant to U.S. Secret Service, Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist and had a limited part-time private practice primarily in Forensic Psychiatry. He held Board Certifications in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Psychiatric Association as Mental Health Administrator, and the American Board of Forensic Psychiatry. He was a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Kuglar was instrumental in establishing the Community Mental Health Center here in Augusta and served as acting director there in 1974 and 1975. He served as part-time staff psychiatrist with the center for five years in Washington, GA and in Augusta following his retirement and was much in demand as a speaker for mental health in the Augusta Area and over the state of Georgia. He was a Consultant to Karmia Hills School in Aiken, SC. Dr. Kuglar served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and as the Commander of the 382nd Field Hospital and went with his unit to Saudi Arabia where he was U.S. Military Commander at King Fahd National Guard Hospital during Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of the Augusta Country Club and enjoyed playing golf with his friends. Funeral services for Dr. Kuglar will be held Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Augusta with Rev. Chappell Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Moody, Carl Lennox, Fred Sims, Jr., James Whittle, William Burch and William Weeks. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Moody, Henderson Johnson, Lee Gilstrap, Douglas Poston, Dr. Arlie Mansberg, Dr. Albert Carr, Lawrence Lamb, Judge Edward Slaton, Dr. Mickey Crouch and Sam Goolsby. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Furys Lane, Suite D., Augusta, GA 30907, the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132 or the Mental Health Association of Augusta, 1720 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 1, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Gralin Johnson (OCONEE, Ga.)
OCONEE, Ga. - Mr. Gralin Johnson, age 46, of Oconee, died Friday. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 1 in the Bay Springs Methodist Church Cemetery near Oconee. May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville is in charge of the arrangements.
Mildred Newsome (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. - Mrs. Mildred Vickery Newsome, age 84, beloved wife of the late Mr. Hugh Newsome of Gibson Highway died Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. today, Saturday September 30, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Warrenton with Rev. Steve L. Patteson officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Cemetery. Mrs. Newsome will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral services. Mrs. Newsome, a native of Lindale TX was a Warren County resident for many years. She was the daughter of the late John Williams Vickery and Ruby Essie Cail Vickery. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Warrenton and a homemaker. Survivors include her two sons, Danny (Ann) Newsome, Evans GA and James H. (Susan) Newsome, Warrenton; six grandchildren, Brian (Susan) Newsome, Dana Newsome, Ashley (Daniel) Davis, Cail (Matt) Hammons, Leigh Newsome and Anna Newsome; three great-grand children, AustinDavis, Cason Davis, and Braden Newsome. Pallbearers will be: Preston Coxwell, Sonny Pierce, Buford Newsome, Cordell Newsome, Milton Thigpen, Raymond Wingo II and Raymond Wingo III. Friends may call at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. James Newsome, 98 Buena Vista Ave Warrenton, GA. If so desired, Memorials may be made to the Johnson Cemetery Fund, C/O Mr. Joe Shurley 642 Shurley Road Warrenton, GA. 30828. Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W Gibson St. Warrenton GA 30828 (706) 465-3333, Email: Lowe113@cs.com
Betty Schumpert (SALUDA, S.C.)
SALUDA, S.C. - Betty Pow Schumpert, 78, of 1073 Barr Woods Rd., died Friday, September 29, 2006, at her residence. Born in Edgefield County and a daughter of the late Budge Garvin and Auzelle Adams Pow, she was the wife of George William Schumpert, Jr. Mrs. Schumpert retired after 30 years as a Quality Control Inspector with Williamson - Dickie Manufacturing. She was a member of Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was active with the Senior Citizens group and was a member of the Women's Home and Foreign Missions Society. Mrs. Schumpert was a loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 50 1/2 years, George William Schumpert, Jr.; one son and daughter-in-law, George William III and Linda Schumpert of Saluda; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ruth Crawford of Saluda and Peggy and Paul Brown of Hodges; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Jerrie Pow of Ninety Six and two grandchildren, George William "Will" Schumpert IV and Brooke Nicole Schumpert. A brother, Willie Pow and two sisters, Enoree Allen and Ebbie McCarthy preceded Mrs. Schumpert in death. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 2, 2006, at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church with Rev. David McCarthy and Rev. John Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Sunday evening at Ramey Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 391 Hickory Grove Rd., Saluda, SC 29138. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ronald Stanley Banker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Ronald Stanley Banker, 70, beloved husband of Karen Lind Banker, entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in the Sunday edition.
Mary Lena Boatright (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Mary Lena Boatright, age 81, of Swainsboro, GA on Friday, September 29, 2006. Funeral services will be Monday October 2 at 2 PM at the Hawhammock Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. The body will lie in state beginning at 12 PM Peebles-Curry-Durden is in charge of arrangements.
Ellek Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the V.A. (Downtown), Mr. Ellek Brown. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 2, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Newberry Full Gospel Baptist Church with Rev. Cleveland Garrison, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park. Friends may call W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Minnie Pearl Griffith (BAIRDSTOWN COMMUNITY, Ga.)
BAIRDSTOWN COMMUNITY, Ga. - Minnie Pearl Griffith, 52, died on Friday, September 29, 2006. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at McCommons Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. McCommons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daisy Mae Browning (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Daisy Mae Browning, 84, of Augusta entered into rest Thursday, September 28, 2006. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM Monday, October 2, 2006 at West View Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Michael Davenport officiating. Poteet Funeral Homes - West Chapel, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909 - 706-860-0009.
Darrell Young (TENNILLE, Ga.)
TENNILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Darrell Amerson Young of Tennille, died Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2 in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sandersville. Family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors are several nieces and nephews.
Katherine Zawacki (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Linda Ann Smith (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Willie Glover (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)
Minnie Pearl Griffith (BAIRDSTOWN COMMUNITY, Ga.)
Mildred Newsome (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Betty Schumpert (SALUDA, S.C.)
Frank Gniazdowski (AIKEN, S.C.)
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Cliff E. Warner (ING NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Donna C. Ferguson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Daisy Mae Browning (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Geraldine Collins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Brenda Douglas (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Katherine Hogan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Vera J. Whitener (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Vera J. Whitener (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mary Lena Boatright (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Clark Kuglar, MD (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
David Earl Patterson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Joyce Jones Facteau (BATH, S.C.)
Betty Lucas England (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Lula Brinson Dixon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ronald O. Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Donna C. Ferguson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Clark Kuglar, MD (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lewis H. Newsome (TITUSVILLE, Fl.)
Ronald O. Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Lavonya Boatwright (WRENS, Ga.)
Catherine Scott (DEARING, Ga.)
Henry Barnes (MERIDIANVILLE, AL.)
Willie James Mitchell (MANHATTAN, N.Y.)
Ronald Stanley Banker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Catherine Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Ronald Stanley Banker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Overtime
In Gainesville, Fla., South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier was on hand as he was named one of the first four inductees into Florida's Ring of Honor on Friday night.
Barbaro is slowly healing
Led to the gate for the first race of his career, Barbaro shied away, reluctant to get started.
Overtime
Paul McCoy ran for 658 yards in a high school football game Friday in Delbarton, W.VA., which might not have set a national record.
Area announcements
The Sixth Annual College Basketball Preseason Tip-Off will be held Oct. 6 at noon at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.
Rebirth of sport has Aiken booming again
David Wigdahl has the perfect prescription for escaping the hassles and pressures of big-city life in his native Chicago.
Rebirth of sport has Aiken booming again
David Wigdahl has the perfect prescription for escaping the hassles and pressures of big-city life in his native Chicago.
Area announcements
The Sixth Annual College Basketball Preseason Tip-Off will be held Oct. 6 at noon at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.
Fishing not only activity at event
There were more fish than children last weekend at the Fort Gordon Sportsman Club's Fishing Derby at Claypit Lakes.
Outdoors calendar
A Defensive Pistol match will be held at Pinetucky Gun Club. Match starts at 9 a.m.
Fishing not only activity at event
Frozen man lasts longer than game
Remember Otzi the Iceman?
Fishing for complements
A six-inch ribbon-tail worm and a few free minutes before dinner yielded this 8-pound, 10-ounce largemouth caught by 13-year-old Shane Yarbrough, of Hephzibah. He was tossing the purple bait in a pond on Raborn Road. Yarbrough plans to have the fish mounted.
Frozen man lasts longer than game
T.O. status up in the air
Bill Parcells hasn't decided whether Terrell Owens will play Sunday, but the Cowboys receiver will be in Tennessee.
NFL Power Rankings
Every week of the season, The Augusta Chronicle's Raymond Beasock will rank the pro teams.
Falcons have a mental block
The Atlanta Falcons again lead the NFL in rushing. Their defense surrendered only one touchdown in the first three games. Looking good so far.
Seminar will teach how to study Bible
When author and inspirational speaker Priscilla Shirer stands before an auditorium full of women, she figures they imagine her life to be vastly different from theirs, but they would be wrong.
Faith calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday. Send to churchnews@augustachronicle.com.
Faith digest
Facing the Giants opened Friday at the Regal Augusta Exchange 20. The film, produced by Sherwood Pictures, part of Sherwood Media Ministry, based in Albany, Ga., is the story of a losing high school football coach who puts his faith in action to turn his team around.
Concerts will honor organist's life, work
A decade after his death, John Schaeffer Jr. is remembered as a man who was equally at ease onstage, at the organ, in the classroom and in the fine arts community.
Couple is devoted to Kiev after mission trip
Roger and Diane McMurrin's initial foray into Ukraine was in 1992. It was to be a one-time visit to perform Handel's Messiah in a country where Christianity had been suppressed for 70 years.
Percy Griffin: Through the years
Percy Griffin was 23 years old when he got his break in gospel music singing with the Swanee Quintet, an association that led to touring with James Brown.
Major should return to Ireland
Graduation answers few, far between
Georgia faces another scrambler
Georgia faces another scrambler
ATHENS, Ga. - Much anticipation surrounded the arrival of Brent Schaeffer at Ole Miss in August. The former Tennessee quarterback stepped on campus into a waiting starting job, but after four games his lack of production nearly sent him to the bench this week.
Georgia slides by again
A late night on the road in the Deep South became dangerously dicey but it didn't deter Georgia from heading into October with its perfect record still intact.
Spurrier: Don't clap for loss
COLUMBIA - Along with teaching South Carolina how to successfully finish close games against teams like No. 2 Auburn, coach Steve Spurrier has a message for Gamecocks fans: "Please don't clap when we come close."
North Augusta history is worth preserving
Benefit for church is also a healthful exercise
Soup kitchen nourishes the body, comforts the soul
Black Box shows are percolating
Five questions with Johanna Blue
Volleyball team improves under new coaches
It helps to have a sense of humor
Athlete Spotlight: Summer Harris
Seminar will teach how to study Bible
Percy Griffin: Through the years
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