Cubs, Giants cut ties with managers
CHICAGO - Dusty Baker is out as the Chicago Cubs' manager after a last-place finish and a failure to take the team to the World Series in his four years.
Baseball crowds in Aiken could be going to the dogs
South Coast League officials said in July that they expected Aiken's independent-league baseball team to feature a name with ties to the area's well-known horse community.
Playoff matchups set; Tigers to open at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK - If the Detroit Tigers are going to extend their surprising season by making a run in the playoffs, they'll have to get past the New York Yankees.
Cubs, Giants cut ties with managers
Twins-Athletics open playoffs
After tying for the best record in baseball this year, the New York Yankees and Mets might be set for another Subway Series.
Baseball's stars come out swinging over drug report
Baseball's stars come out swinging over drug report
Roger Clemens calls the report "dangerous and malicious and reckless." Andy Pettitte insists he never took banned drugs. Miguel Tejada says he is being smeared again by scandal.
Baseball crowds in Aiken could be going to the dogs
Playoff matchups set; Tigers to open at Yankee Stadium
Hoping for a raise? Maybe you should crack open a cold one
Braves have no reason to stick around
ATLANTA - Unless you came to talk with Eddie the Security Guard, the home clubhouse at Turner Field was a pretty fruitless place Monday morning for a reporter.
Braves enjoy grounding Astros for '06
ATLANTA - Sure, it's not polite to rejoice in others' misfortunes, but the Atlanta Braves couldn't help themselves Sunday.
Braves enjoy grounding Astros for '06
Braves have no reason to stick around
Body-sharing by Big Three lags in world
TROY, Mich. - Domestic automakers make an average of $2,400 less per vehicle than their Japanese rivals because of high labor benefit costs, less-efficient purchasing and manufacturing procedures, and a weak yen, a study released Monday said.
Body-sharing by Big Three lags in world
Unbeaten Wake Forest finally can focus on Clemson
No. 15 Clemson takes stride with improved running game
Unbeaten Wake Forest finally can focus on Clemson
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - It would have been easy for unbeaten Wake Forest to look ahead to the Clemson game and shrug off Division I-AA Liberty.
No. 15 Clemson takes stride with improved running game
CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson guard Nathan Bennett always wanted a team where almost anyone could run through the holes opened by the offensive line.
No. 1 Ohio State pulls away in AP Top 25
NEW YORK - Ohio State tightened its hold on No. 1.
No. 1 Ohio State pulls away in AP Top 25
Donations for Tiger family near $50,000
CLEMSON, S.C. - Nearly $50,000 has been raised so far to help Clemson freshman Ray Ray McElrathbey raise his 11-year-old brother, Fahmarr, with contributions from across the country, including an NBA player and REM's manager.
Donations for Tiger family near $50,000
Welfare reform, 10 years later
Painless grant for MCG dental school
It's usually like pulling teeth for the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry to get the kind of public recognition as other MCG systems, even though it's one of the best dentistry schools in the nation, and the only one in Georgia.
Foley scandal needs answers
If Hollywood wrote a script like this no one would believe it: A powerful congressman who heads up a U.S. House panel that sponsors laws to protect the nation's children from sexual predators may be a sexual predator himself.
Painless grant for MCG dental school
'Fixing' what isn't broken
Word that, as of Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Energy will take over management of the SRS Citizens Advisory Board is dismaying. We hope we're wrong, but it seems like putting the fox in charge of the henhouse.
Death by open borders
If you want a tragic demonstration of how weak and rudderless American policy toward illegal immigration has become, look toward Houston.
Welfare reform, 10 years later
The nation recently took note of two historical events - the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. There's a third historical event also worth taking note of: the 10th anniversary of welfare reform.
Yellow Jackets in driver's seat after win at VT
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Georgia Tech's players and coach Chan Gailey acted not at all surprised after they went to Lane Stadium and thoroughly outplayed Virginia Tech.
Yellow Jackets in driver's seat after win at VT
Cleaning the car can be just as good as a tune-up
Victories can't heal Woods' pain
Bean beats Eaks in playoff to win Greater Hickory Classic
Tiger pushes PGA streak to 6 with another world title
CHANDLER'S CROSS, England - Good news for the rest of golf: Tiger Woods is going on vacation.
D.J. Trahan wins Southern Farm playoff for first PGA Tour title
Bean beats Eaks in playoff to win Greater Hickory Classic
CONOVER, N.C. - Andy Bean won the Greater Hickory Classic for his first Champions Tour title Sunday, two-putting for birdie from 25 feet to beat R.W. Eaks on the first hole of a playoff.
Victories can't heal Woods' pain
CHANDLER'S CROSS, England - Tiger Woods used to say that winning a major makes it a great year.
Tiger pushes PGA streak to 6 with another world title
D.J. Trahan wins Southern Farm playoff for first PGA Tour title
MADISON, Miss. - D.J. Trahan wasn't happy with his putting Sunday until he got to a playoff in the Southern Farm Bureau Classic.
Hornets keep producing good buzz
Hornets keep producing good buzz
WHO'S HOT: Aiken. The Hornets improved to 6-0 and look good enough to roll through region play undefeated.
Power poll
The area's top 10 prep football teams after the seventh week of the season as voted on by members of The Augusta Chronicle and WJBF NewsChannel 6 sports departments, plus selected other media around the area. A first-place vote is worth 10 points; A 10th place vote is worth one point. First-place votes for each team are in parentheses.
Hoping for a raise? Maybe you should crack open a cold one
Drinking makes such fools of people, and people are such fools to begin with, that it's compounding a felony.
United Nations wants us disarmed
Can't politicians just be honest?
Both senators are embarrassments
Can't politicians just be honest?
How dumb can politicians get? Don't they know that their private lives are no longer theirs when they enter politics? Their actions and non-actions are under a microscope.Tina Cloer, Augusta
Evolution letter filled with junk science
After giving a good definition of a scientific theory, David Robinson ("Proof of evolution is observable," Sept. 27) makes the argument that microevolution proves macroevolution. That is junk science.Chuck Tatum, North Augusta, S.C.
Elect Vicki Simons to school board
Vicki Simons is the retirees' best bet for Aiken County's school board this year.Tom Walker, Aiken
Both senators are embarrassments
What an embarrassment! As a firmly transplanted West Virginian, I am aghast at Jay Rockefeller's outlandish statements that Saddam Hussein should have stayed in power ("A twisted view on Saddam," Sept. 29).Bob Marchal, Aiken, S.C.
Funding city's public safety is a must
United Nations wants us disarmed
The recent high-level United Nations Review Conference on Small Arms ended without any formal demands that civilian firearms ownership be banned. But the United Nations remains determined to disarm everyone except its own agencies.Glenda Windham, Wagener, S.C.
Evolution letter filled with junk science
Funding city's public safety is a must
Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength met with officials recently to discuss the county's potential call to reduce the size of his department due to budget constraints. The sheriff's response was that he intends to ask for more, not less.Rick Ward, Augusta
Elect Vicki Simons to school board
Tips to keep your money safe when you travel
Power off: Electrical work can be safer than you think
More televisions than people in average American homes
Online journals threaten traditional scientific peer-review system
Techbits: Library access, Facebook privacy, Security warranty, and more
Sony's Reader uses e-ink for e-books
Tech test: Running Gadgets Glance
Airport fights fear of flying on the fly
Tips to keep your money safe when you travel
Nothing can spoil a vacation quicker than losing your money or credit cards - or falling victim to a thief. A few simple steps before you head out the door can help protect your cash, cards and personal information while you're traveling.
Online journals threaten traditional scientific peer-review system
LOS ANGELES - Scientists frustrated by the iron grip that academic journals hold over their research can now pursue another path to fame by taking their research straight to the public online.
Techbits: Library access, Facebook privacy, Security warranty, and more
NEW YORK - The nation's public libraries have significantly expanded wireless and high-speed Internet access but face budget and space constraints in continuing to meet demand, a new study finds.
Power off: Electrical work can be safer than you think
This article is not about workers' compensation insurance. But it's a good jumping-off point for our opinions on electrical work.
More televisions than people in average American homes
The average American home now has more television sets than people.
Sony's Reader uses e-ink for e-books
Books have been a bit of the orphan in the digital world. Music has the iPod. Video has YouTube. Books have, well, Amazon.com, where you can buy them printed on paper.
Tech test: Running Gadgets Glance
NEW YORK - I logged hundreds of miles on runs this summer, carrying up to four gadgets simultaneously for tracking speed and distance. All in the name of giving each product a fair test, I endured endless ridicule from fellow runners who wondered about all the straps around my arms and the devices stuffed into my pockets.
Airport fights fear of flying on the fly
A review of recent aviation news: Alleged plane terrorism plotters arrested in London. Fighter jets escorting diverted landings in Boston and Amsterdam. Crashes in Ukraine and Kentucky. The anniversary of Sept. 11.
Area school leaders alerted
Columbia County Associate Superintendent Charles Nagle said he received two calls Monday from parents concerned about school safety in light of another school shooting, this time in Pennsylvania.
SRS workers celebrate deactivation of F Area
AIKEN - More than 800 Savannah River Site employees celebrated the deactivation of a former plutonium production site by chowing down on barbecue and pudding Monday.
SRS workers celebrate deactivation of F Area
Kid of the Day
Mia Nicole Mosher, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Rants and raves
BELIEVE AS YOU wish, but stopping the Selective Service draft was not good for our nation financially or socially. It is not asking too much that young people out of high school who are not enrolled in college give two years' service to the country. It is costing more to operate a voluntary military and, if parents and teachers cannot produce discipline and responsibility in young people, two years of military service will more than accomplish the task.
Woman, four children killed in North Charleston
News you can use
EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM AND LUNCHEON: The free event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richmond County Health Department, 950 Laney-Walker Blvd. Call (706) 792-2681.
Children's week
The 18th annual Children's Week features a variety of events for children and their families while providing opportunities to learn about the various resources in the community.
Demand is heavy; supply is enough
Poll shows Perdue having strong lead
ATLANTA - With five weeks to go before the Nov. 7 election, Gov. Sonny Perdue has 19-point lead in his bid for re-election against Democratic Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor, according to a statewide poll commissioned by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Ideas differ on economy, creating jobs
Close to the flame
Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue firefighter Trevor Byrd sticks his head through the roof of a house at 273 Hinman Court in Martinez to battle a fire. Monday's blaze caused damage to the kitchen and attic, but no one was injured. Two teens in the home, Mariah Davis, 15, and Dante Davis, 13, were heating grease to make french fries, which officials say resulted in the fire. Baking soda was thrown onto the fire, but the flames rose into the exhaust fan to the attic, officials said.
State mourns victims of domestic violence
COLUMBIA - Those gathered on the Statehouse steps Monday didn't need another example to illustrate their message.
Woman's lifestyle part of trial
WARRENTON, Ga. - Hours before her two young children wandered away and drowned, Lottie Payne participated in a night of group sex with strangers from a telephone chat room, the prosecutor in her trial said Monday.
Mother, child hurt in downtown accident
Students give new writing section a thumbs down
Jury selected in toddlers' drowning trial
WARRENTON, Ga. -- Opening arguments were scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. today in the criminal trial of a Warren County woman whose two young children drowned in a sewage-treatment pond last year.
Rants and raves
BELIEVE AS YOU wish, but stopping the Selective Service draft was not good for our nation financially or socially. It is not asking too much that young people out of high school who are not enrolled in college give two years' service to the country. It is costing more to operate a voluntary military and, if parents and teachers cannot produce discipline and responsibility in young people, two years of military service will more than accomplish the task.
Braves' payroll will not budge with new owners, team president says
ATLANTA -- A day after a dark moment in the Atlanta Braves' recent franchise history, their failure to reach the playoffs for the first time in 16 years, team president Terry McGuirk delivered a reassuring and hopeful message for the future.
Woman's lifestyle part of trial
Mother offered little help in search, witnesses say
WARRENTON, Ga. -- While volunteers searched frantically for two missing toddlers who later turned up dead in a nearby pond, their mother offered little help and repeatedly said she feared going to jail, witnesses testified at her trial today.
State mourns victims of domestic violence
Woman, four children killed in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - A man was charged Sunday with murdering his wife and her four children in a domestic dispute at their home.
Lawyers argue jury selection
ATLANTA - Attorneys in the case of a man charged with killing four people in a courthouse rampage continued their debate Monday on whether Brian Nichols can get a trial of his peers under the county's jury selection process.
Thrift stores report brisk sales of airport discards
Perdue talks up coaches
ATLANTA - The state's efforts to prevent students from dropping out of high school should begin before they enter the ninth grade, Gov. Sonny Perdue said Monday as he unveiled a $25 million initiative aimed at boosting Georgia's graduation rate.
Poll shows Perdue having strong lead
Across the area
Aiken and Richmond County authorities are looking for a 16-year-old girl who hasn't been seen since Friday but is thought to be in the company of an Augusta teen.
Police arrest two in Augusta hit-and-run
Police arrested two people Monday in connection with a deadly hit-and-run accident that reportedly occurred during a drug deal gone awry.
Across the Southeast
CHARLESTON, W.VA. - Health officials have shut down the cafeteria at the West Virginia Capitol after inspectors found roaches, filthy kitchen equipment, toxic levels of cleaning solvents and dozens of other food code violations.
News Analysis: Runoff is a real possibility with unprecedented circumstances
Thrift stores report brisk sales of airport discards
ALBANY, Ga. - June Jones wonders why anyone would try to take a set of steel dental picks aboard an airliner, or, for that matter, who would want to use them after they were held back by airport security screeners.
Commission seat will remain vacant
An effort by Augusta Commission member Calvin Holland to fill the vacant District 4 seat on the board failed today on a 5-4 vote.
Tax man set to be hired
The Augusta Commission will be asked to approve hiring a chief appraiser for the Richmond County Tax Assessor's office today.
Sheriff's officials have investigated warnings
Columbia County sheriff's officials say they will provide increased security tomorrow at Evans High School following a threatening message that was found at the school on Friday, mentioning Wednesday's date.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Legislation that would name the new federal courthouse in Greenville for the late former Gov. Carroll Campbell is now heading to President Bush for his signature.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Denzel Quenton Green, 17, of Hephzibah.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Democratic state lawmakers on Monday called on Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue to return $100,000 he pocketed as a result of a law he signed allowing him to avoid paying taxes on a 2004 Florida land deal.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Demand is heavy; supply is enough
Five-year-old Calla Corder now knows what some adults have yet to figure out: The fear of the shot is always much worse than the shot itself.
Ideas differ on economy, creating jobs
ATLANTA - Few things show how different Mark Taylor is from Sonny Perdue as much as their approach to economic development.
Across the southeast
MONTGOMERY, ALA. - A 30-year-old Montgomery police officer shot in the head during a traffic stop died late Saturday, hours after a suspect in the slaying was returned to Alabama from Georgia.
Privacy issues trouble opponents of biometrics
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A bill that would establish federal recognition and support of the unique Gullah-Geechee culture is a step closer to becoming law.
Girls' behavior issues stressed
Across Georgia
ATHENS - Authorities in Northeast Georgia are trying to find the person who posted a long list and description of supposed sexual encounters between dozens of county high school students on the online networking site MySpace.com.
The week ahead
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Across the area
A 44-year-old Augusta woman was robbed and sexually assaulted Saturday while walking in the 3600 block of Jonathan Circle, according to a Richmond County sheriff's report.
Police arrest two in Augusta hit-and-run
Dangerous minds don't deter doctor from work
Dr. Elena Carmen Nichita loves to rout around where some fear to touch - the minds of people accused of committing violent crimes.
News Analysis: Runoff is a real possibility with unprecedented circumstances
ATLANTA - This year's election will be a new experience for Georgia voters. Never in living memory has a Republican governor vied for re-election.
Students give new writing section a thumbs down
Already not pleased with the addition of a writing portion to the SAT, Lakeside High School senior Rebecca Hagler was even less thrilled to learn her efforts didn't matter.
SAT essay won't hurt you - yet
Girls' behavior issues stressed
COLUMBIA - When God talks about "the least of these," he's counting the youths in the juvenile justice system among those ranks, Judge William Byars said.
Chicken farming expands statewide
SAT essay won't hurt you - yet
All you high school students agonizing over the new writing portion of the SAT can relax, for now.
Dangerous minds don't deter doctor from work
Chicken farming expands statewide
NEW ELLENTON - Next to the rows of soybean and corn at the Greene family farm are rows of what more and more farmers in western South Carolina are growing to make a buck: chickens.
Privacy issues trouble opponents of biometrics
ATLANTA - For eight hours Sue Ella Deadwyler sat and listened to testimony before a recent legislative committee that drew only one reporter and just a handful of lawmakers and lobbyists.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Cleaning the car can be just as good as a tune-up
Why is it that a clean car drives better than a sloppy car? Is it for the same reason that a car runs better when you're thinking of selling it?
Martin swerves on road to retirement
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Despite having more than a few gray hairs, he still has some competitive gas left in his tank. And his wishy-washy musings about retirement are becoming an annual tradition.
Stewart's fuel gamble pays off in win
Martin swerves on road to retirement
Stewart's fuel gamble pays off in win
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Before Sunday's race, Tony Stewart had never won a stock car race on fuel mileage. He still hasn't.
Drivers fall out of Chase
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The playoff atmosphere NASCAR hoped for in the Chase for the Championship is slowly fading.
3-1 Falcons know they still have problems
Eagles' '60 title victory lives on
Haynesworth suspended 5 games for kick in head
Clara Blaylock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Clara Morgan Blaylock, 86, entered into rest October 2, 2006 at Anne Maria Rehab. and Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Blaylock, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Geneva Chavous; two sons, Willie Morgan and Clarence (Patricia) Blaylock; two sisters-in-law, Lucy Mae Morgan and Rosa Lee Blaylock, all of North Augusta; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. Friends may call at the residence of her daughter, Geneva Chavous, 176 Liberty Hill Road. G.L. Brighthard & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
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 today, 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 with Military Honors. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The funeral procession will leave the residence at 10:15 a.m. Florist: 9:15 a.m. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401.
Richard Hinman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Richard B. (Dick) Hinman, Sr. 84, husband of the late Mrs. Marian M. Hinman. entered into rest Saturday, September 30, 2006 in the Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. from Hillcrest Memorial Park with Reverend Bob Hoeller and Reverend Roger Stone officiating. Mr. Hinman was a native of Pilot Mound Iowa and a veteran of W.W.II. He was retired from the Department of Transportation as a Senior Right-of-way appraiser. Mr. Hinman was a member of Mann Memorial United Methodist Church where he had served as a trustee and a member of the Men's Club. He was a life time member of the American Legion and was a chair caner. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Nancy Hinman Jr. of Augusta, Gary S. Hinman, one granddaughter, Beth Hinman both of Norwood, Ga., one daughter, Gail Hinman of Atlanta, one brother, Donald E. Hinman do Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation 2260 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, Georgia 30904. The family will receive friends Monday (Today) from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie L. Parker (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mr. Willie Leslie Parker, 89, died Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Jenkins County Hospital. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Ophelia Parker of Screven County; and his brothers, Harrison, Emory, Leon, and Leo Parker; and his daughter, Eloise Alexander. Mr. Parker was born in Screven County October 2, 1916. He was a member of the Bay Branch Baptist Church. He spent the early years of his life in Screven County and later moved to Millen and established Parker Motor Company with his brothers, Emory and Harrison. Parker Motor Company served the community for over 40 years. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, at the Green Fork Baptist Church with Dr. Ray Freeman and Rev.Grady Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow in the Millen Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Lula Mae Perryman Parker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred (Edsel) Higginbotham of Callahan, FL and Doris, (Grady) Godbee of Augusta; two sisters, Elease Clarke and Louise Perryman both of Millen; a brother, Millard Parker of Augusta; a son-in-law, Ronald Alexander of Perkins; five grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. Active Pallbearers will be Jeff Godbee, Derek Alexander, Louis Parker, Mike Giles, John Powell, Mark Gresham, Tyler Powell, and Hunter Alexander. Visitation will be Monday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Crowe-Fields Funeral Home.
Otis Johnson (ATLANTA, Ga.)
ATLANTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Otis. "Bull" Johnson will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Ebenezer CME Cemetery, Bartow.
Douglas Sommers (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
ROCKY FORD, Ga. - Douglas McArthur "Buddy" Sommers, 63, of Sylvania, died Saturday, September 30, 2006. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at 11:00 A.M. at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Douglas Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, 6 until 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home of Sylvania. 912/564-2331
Brenda Morrison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Brenda "Faye" Morrison, age 55, entered into rest Monday, October 2, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez is in charge of the arrangements.
Edward Hawkins (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - A celebration of life service for Mr. Edward Oliver "Ed" Hawkins, 35, who died Sunday, morning, son of Jim and Annie Hawkins, will be held Thursday, afternoon at 3 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends Thursday, afternoon from 2 until the time of service and immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Sarah Person (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Sarah E. Person of Amsterdam Drive entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Rachel Person, Augusta; one sister, Lucille Felders, Augusta; one brother, Matthew Burke, New York; five grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd., Augusta, Ga.
Lee Roberson Davis (GLYNN COUNTY, Ga.)
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - Lee "Annie" Roberson Davis, 84, died Saturday at her daughter's residence in Brunswick, Ga. following an extended illness. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, October 3, 2006, at the Raulerson Cemetery in Pierce County with the Rev. Larry Altman officiating. Survived by four daughters, one son, one sister, and various other relatives. Chambless-Frye Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Brooks (WRENS, Ga.)
WRENS, Ga. - Mrs. Evelyn Newsome Brooks, 79, 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. Memorial could be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church building fund Bobbie Kitchens 1092 Oak St. Avera Ga. 30803. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
Joyce Jones Facteau (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
WARRENVILLE, 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 Warrenville SC, wife of Mr. Gerald Francis Facteau. Funeral services will be held this morning, at 11 o'clock at Bath First Baptist Church, Bath, S.C., with Pastor Herb Sons officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Graniteville, S.C. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, S.C.
Raymond Zeigler (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Raymond Elias 'Ray' Zeigler, II, age 57, died Sunday October 1, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Visitation is (today) Tuesday, October 3, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Karen Zeigler officiating. Interment at Screven County Memorial Cemetery.
Mary Harden (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Tubman Harden of First Ave. entered into rest Sunday, October 1, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are five adopted children, Mark Powell, Gonzalee Royal, Evalina Powell, Jamie Brown, and Catherine White-Murchinson; great granddaughter, Dee Dee Royal; devoted cousins, Johnnie Mae McFadden, Lester Tubman, William Henry Bostic, Louise Garrett, and Prophet Tubman; a devoted friend, Doris Lewis; and a host of other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Jack D. Rosser (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Jack D. Rosser, 79, husband of Mrs. Florence Rosser of Mt. Vernon Dr. entered into rest Sunday, October 1, 2006 in the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. from Hillcrest Baptist Church with Dr. Gordon Robinson and Reverend Dan Prosser officiating, interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Rosser was a native of Troup County, Ga. and had lived in Augusta since 1958. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he was a member of the Bill Evans Sunday school class. Mr. Rosser had taught Sunday school for many years. He was an avid golfer and a member of Green Meadow Golf Club and Goshen Plantation Golf Club. Additional survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Kandi Rosser of Alpharetta, Ga. and Dan and Janice Rosser of Lincolnton, Ga.; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Roger Erickson, Chattanooga, TN; and twograndchildren, Hailey and Brooks Rosser. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of the church. Memorial contributions may be to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 of Hillcrest Baptist Church 3045 Deans Bridge Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30906. The family will receive friends Tuesday (Today) from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road , Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Carolyn West (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Ms. Carolyn Adelaide King Leboff West, age 63, entered into rest at the home of her son on Sunday October 1, 2006. The funeral service is to be held at Platt's Funeral Home Chapel, 337 N. Belair Road Evans GA, at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006, with Rev. Larry Bullard officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Ms. West was a Vietnam War widow of Johnny Leboff and loving single mother of three sons. Survivors include three sons, Russell Leboff and wife Christi, of Richmond, VA, Gary Leboff and wife Debbie, of Dallas, GA, G. J. West and wife Kathy, of Evans, GA; three brothers, George King and wife Annette, of Clayton, GA, David King and wife Ann, of Augusta, GA, Grady King and wife Yvonne Jones, of Evans, GA; one sister, Mary Alice Forbes, of Augusta, GA; and eight grandchildren, with a ninth on the way. She also leaves behind her companion of 21 years, Mr. Edward Williams. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Leboff, Johnny Leboff, Mark King, David King Jr., Kevin Allen, Benny Burnett. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809. 706-860-6166
Ruby Hughes (FALLS CHURCH, VA)
FALLS CHURCH, VA - Mrs. Ruby Jenkins Hughes, 93, of Falls Church, VA, and formerly of Valdosta, GA, passed away on September 30, 2006 at the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA from complications due to pneumonia. Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Fulton and Beulah Lee Skinner Jenkins; two sisters, Clyde Jenkins Chance and Myrtle Jenkins Mills; and one brother, Robert (Robbie) F. Jenkins, Jr. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. in Magnolia Cemetery, Waynesboro, GA, with the Reverend Sue Diebolt officiating. Mrs. Hughes is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Hunter Smithy of Lake City, FL and Angela Louise Hughes of Falls Church, VA; two grandchildren, Brad Smithy of North Palm Beach, FL and Jennifer Smithy Bedenbaugh of Lake City, FL; three great-grandchildren, Will, Ben and Anna Smithy of North Palm Beach, FL; first cousins Leonard Hawes, Bernice Lee Newton, Milner Hawes, and Irma Chance of Perkins, Georgia and Jessie Hawes of SC; and numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives, more than 50 of whom gathered in July of 2003 at her childhood home in Munnerlyn to celebrate Mrs. Hughes' 90th birthday. Mrs. Hughes was born in Alexander, GA, and grew up in Munnerlyn, GA. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in childhood education and a minor in French and worked in Valdosta for several years as a social worker. she had lived in Falls Church since 1976. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Habersham United Methodist Church, 2060 Habersham Church Road, Perkins, GA 30822; or to Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albermarle Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20016, www.iona.org . Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Baird (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Mr. Robert "Bob" S. Baird, 74, entered into rest Sunday, October 1, 2006 in the V.A. Hospital. He was the widower of the late Mrs. Wandah Stewart Baird. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at Sunset Memory Gardens on Aiken-Augusta Hwy with Rev. Dewain French officiating. Family and friends will meet at the grave. Family members are two sons, Danny K. Baird and Tommy Baird, both of Appling, Ga.; a niece, Judy Gilmer of Graniteville, S.C.; and three grandsons and two great grandchildren. Mr. Baird was also preceded in death by a son, Robby Baird. Mr. Baird was born in Wabash, Ind., was a retired construction worker with Bonetts Construction Co., was an army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Damascus Baptist Church, Appling, Ga. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 706-863-6747. Florist: Thursday, 12:00 noon. Thomas L. King Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Daniel Nguyen (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, 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. A Funeral Mass for the deceased will be held (today) Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 2:45 PM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Rafael Estrada-Moreno celebrant. A Graveside service will be held following the Mass 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. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
John V. May (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, September 30, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Mr. John Vickery May, 54, was the son of the late John & Betty May. He was the brother of the late Patricia Coltolina. Mr. Smith a native of Augusta, was a Presbyterian, and an Actor with the Augusta Actors. Survivors include one brother; Larry Williams, Kansas City, MO; and three sisters, Jacquelyn Dobrozsi, Orwigsburg, PA, Kathy Shields & Marcia Hardy, Evans, Ga. Memorial Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at The Bon Air Terrace Room, Revs. Robert Hunt and Wayne Bruner officiating. Memorial may be made to St. Josephs Hospital Hospice 2210 Wrightsboro Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30904. Visit the online guest book at www.southernfuneralservice.com Southern Funeral Service, 109 Shaw St., Martinez, Ga. 706-364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Claudia W. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest October 2, 2006 at Windermere Nursing Home, Mrs. Claudia W. Johnson, 85. Mrs. Johnson, a native of Alahua, Florida, lived most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She was a Cafeteria Manager for Greyhound Bus Depot. Survivors include one son Larry E. Brown, NASC; two daughters, Betty G. Adams, Edgefield, SC, and Barbara A. Johnson, West Hartford, CT; one brother, J.W. Willis, Valdosta, Ga.; and 8 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at Hillcrest Memorial Park Wednesday at 11:00 AM Rev. Larry Harmon officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM. Visit the online guest book at www.southernfuneralservice.com Southern Funeral Service, 109 Shaw St. Martinez, GA 706-364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mafelda Arnett (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Mafelda Bradford Arnett, 81, of 3853 Chamberlain's Ferry Road, widow of William Arnett, died Monday at McDuffie Regional Medical Center in Thomson, Georgia. Born in Lincolnton, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Gordon T. Bradford and the late Pauline D. Bradford. Mrs. Arnett was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Lincolnton, Georgia. Surviving are three sons, William T. Arnett (wife Janice) of Greenwood, SC, Walter Palmer and Raymond G. Arnett (wife Penny) of Lincolnton; four daughters, Mrs. James (Jane) Rowland and Shirley Martin of Greenwood, SC, Mrs. Benny (Sandra) Pate of Dacula, and Mrs. Chuck (Teresa) McCuen of Milledgeville; four sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Elsie) Politano of Augusta, Mrs. James (Rosa Lee) Blanton of Spartanburg, SC, Mrs. Bill (Betty) Luking and Mrs. Bill (Bobbie) Wilkinson of Lincolnton; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 4, 2006, at Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Lincolnton, Georgia. Dr. Benny G. Pate will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 3, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home in Lincolnton, Georgia. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lucille U. Houchens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence on Sunday, October 1, 2006, Mrs. Lucille U. Houchens, 83, wife of the late Willie Bick Houchens. Mrs. Houchens was a native of Ellington, SC and lived all of her life in Augusta. She retired after 30 years of service as a Records Clerk with the Richmond County Board of Education. Mrs. Houchens was a member of Grace Fellowship where she was a teacher in the Senior Citizens Sunday School Class. Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Prather and her husband Pete of Augusta and Glenda Easter and her husband Chuck of Dallas, TX; brother, Leroy Utley of Augusta; sisters, Anne Bentley, Joyce McComb, Elizabeth Cason and Shirley Broome all of Augusta; four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 11:00 AM, in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Chad Prather officiating. Serving as pallbearerswill be her nephews, Kenneth Courson, Mitchell Courson, Chris Cason, Jeffery Cason and Todd Broome. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Care Pregnancy Center, 1298-1/2 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 or to The Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Ave. Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends (this evening) Tuesday from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907, (706) 364-8484.
Ruby Hughes (FALLS CHURCH, Va.)
FALLS CHURCH , Va. - Ruby Jenkins Hughes, 93, of Falls Church Va. and formally of Valdosta, Ga. entered into rest Saturday, September 30, 2006 in the Virginia Hospital Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Ollie Woodward (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Ollie Mae Courtney Woodward, 77, died Monday, October 2, 2006 at University Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel, Hayne Ave. Reverend Tony Rhodes will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Levels Baptist Church, 2456 Levels Church Rd., Aiken, S.C. 29801.
Ronald 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 this Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Rev. Craig Baynham officiating. Entombment to follow. 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 .
Donna Robertson (CHARLOTTE, N.C.)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ms. Robertson, 70, of Charlotte, NC, died Sunday, October 1, 2006. Her memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, at Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte, with the Reverend Dr. Scott Suskovic officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Born February 10, 1936, in Landis, NC, a daughter of the late John Miller and Minnie Mae Morgan Shulenberger, she was a graduate of Landis High School. Ms. Robertson graduated from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Medicine in 1957 and from Lenoir Rhine College in 1960. She earned her MBA in Education through UNCC. Ms. Robertson was a nurse and nursing professor for over 40 years. Having been a very active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for over 40 years, as well as a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church during her 12 years as a resident of Augusta, GA, she has been a member of Christ Lutheran Church since her return to Charlotte. Ms. Robertson enjoyed participating in the Women's Bible Study Class at Christ Church. An excellent seamstress, she was known for having made Easter dresses and bridal gowns for her daughters and still quilted once a week at Christ Lutheran Church. Ms. Robertson was a "loving, loving, loving" mother as well as an extremely loving grandmother. Survivors include her son Eric Neal Robertson of China Grove, NC; daughters, Carol Robertson Nimmons and her husband, Ken, of Augusta, Julie Robertson Balderston and her husband, Ryan, and Mary Robertson Frye and her husband, Greg, both of Charlotte; her sister, Helen Shulenberger Doyle and brother, Duard Shulenberger, both of China Grove; and seven grandchildren, Bo, Elizabeth and Emily Nimmons, Cavin and Sofia Balderston and Thompson and Graham Frye. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 4545 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington's Dilworth Chapel, online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Vera 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 p.m. today, Monday October 2, 2006 in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Driggers officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. 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
Joyce Jones Facteau (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
WARRENVILLE, 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 Warrenville SC, wife of Mr. Gerald Francis Facteau. 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. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Friends may call at the residence of Elizabeth Smith, 130 Bryan Dr., Warrenville, SC or tonight from 7 until 9 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Michael L. Harrell, 59, husband of Patricia "Pat" Harrell, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2006 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Harrell, an Augusta native, was a veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Randolph. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Beulah Harrell; a son, Christopher Michael Moon, and his wife, Angela; two daughters, Karen E. Harrell, and Donna M. Black and husband, Billy, and three grandchildren, Zachary M. Black, Breanna K. Moody and Nicholas A. Black. He was preceded in death by his father, Loarn Harrell and his grand daughter, Rebecca Erryn Moon. Pallbearers will be David Seabolt, Mike Litchfield, Ralph Kenny, Robert Moody, Calvin Longshore, John Barlett, Ronnie Story and Marty Cline. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Rebecca Erryn Moon Foundation, 205 Nicholson Street, Evans, Georgia, 30809. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, October 3, 2006 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Daniel Nguyen (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, 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 (today) 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.
Carolyn West (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Ms. Carolyn Adelaide King Leboff West, age 63, entered into rest at the home of her son on Sunday October 1, 2006. The funeral service is to be held at Platt's Funeral Home Chapel, 337 N. Belair Road Evans GA, at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 2, 2006, with Rev. Larry Bullard officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Platt's 7 - 9:00 PM on Monday October 2, 2006. Ms. West was a Vietnam War widow of Johnny Leboff and loving single mother of three sons. Survivors include three sons, Russell Leboff and wife, Christi, of Richmond, VA, Gary Leboff and wife, Debbie, of Dallas, GA, G. J. West and wife, Kathy, of Evans, GA; three brothers, George King and wife, Annette, of Clayton, GA, David King and wife, Ann, of Augusta, GA, Grady King and wife, Yvonne Jones, of Evans, GA; one sister, Mary Alice Forbes, of Augusta, GA, and eight grandchildren, with a ninth on the way. She also leaves behind her companion of 21 years, Mr. Edward Williams. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lucille U. Houchens (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Entered into rest at her residence on Sunday, October 1, 2006, Mrs. Lucille U. Houchens, 83, wife of the late Willie Bick Houchens. Mrs. Houchens was a native of Ellington, SC and lived all of her life in Augusta. She retired after 30 years of service as a Records Clerk with the Richmond County Board of Education. Mrs. Houchens was a member of Grace Fellowship where she was a teacher in the Senior Citizens Sunday School Class. Survivors include her daughters: Gloria Prather and her husband, Pete of Augusta and Glenda Easter and her husband, Chuck of Dallas, TX; brother: Leroy Utley of Augusta; sisters: Anne Bentley, Joyce McComb, Elizabeth Cason and Shirley Broome all of Augusta, four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 11:00 AM, in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Chad Prather officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews: Kenneth Courson, Mitchell Courson, Chris Cason, Jeffery Cason and Todd Broome. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Care Pregnancy Center, 1298-1/2 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 or to The Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Ave. Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907, (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Edd Bradford (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mr. Edd Stark Bradford, Jr. age 78, passed away at Doctors Hospital on Saturday September 30, 2006. A memorial service will be held at Platt's Funeral Home Chapel, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA, at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. The family will receive friends at Platt's, beginning at 5:00 PM on Tuesday. Mr. Bradford was a native of Danburg, GA, was a veteran of both the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bradford was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Bradford and a daughter, Connie Brown. Survivors include three sons, Benjamin Bradford, of West Virginia, Tracy Bradford and wife, Kathy, of Suwanee, GA, Edd Stark "Eddie" Bradford III and wife, Lynn, of Milledgeville, GA; one daughter, Frances Romine and husband, Dayn, of Evans, GA; one brother, Jessie Lee Bradford, of Plum Branch, SC; two sisters, Gwen Hopkins and husband, David, of Augusta, GA, Mary Lois Culbertson, of Lincolnton, GA; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Floyd Gresham (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Mr. Floyd Gresham of Washington, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at his residence. His funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Hilliard Station Baptist Church with Rev. D. Foster Officiating & Pastor. Interment will be at City West Cemetery. His survivors includes his wife, Lou Mae Gresham of the home; three daughters, Pearline Elam of Lincolnton, GA, Ellen Marie Tolbert of Washington, GA and Maeozie Anthony of Detroit, MI; two sons, Danny Ferguson of Newark, NJ and Malcolm Cade of Washington, GA; a sister, Betty Reid of Lincolnton, GA; 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Edd Bradford (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mr. Edd Stark Bradford, Jr. age 78, passed away at Doctors Hospital on Saturday September 30, 2006. A memorial service will be held today ,Tuesday October 3, 2006, in the Platt's Funeral Home Chapel, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Davenport officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home beginning at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Bradford was a native of Danburg, GA, was a veteran of both the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bradford was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Bradford and a daughter, Connie Brown. Survivors include three sons, Benjamin Bradford, of West Virginia, Tracy Bradford and wife Kathy, of Suwanee, GA, Edd Stark "Eddie" Bradford III and wife Lynn, of Milledgeville, GA; one daughter, Frances Romine and husband Dayn, of Evans, GA; one brother, Jessie Lee Bradford, of Plum Branch, SC; two sisters, Gwen Hopkins and husband David, of Augusta, GA, Mary Lois Culbertson, of Lincolnton, GA; twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809. 706-860-6166.
James Wammock (TENNILLE, Ga.)
TENNILLE, Ga. - Mr. James Norman Wammock died Saturday. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3 in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery near Tennille. The family suggests that donations may be made to the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife Eloise Hitchcock Wammock of Tennille. May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Hinman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Richard B. (Dick) Hinman, Sr., 84, husband of the late Mrs. Marian M. Hinman, entered into rest Saturday, September 30, 2006 in the Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006 (Today) at 1:00 P.M. from Hillcrest Memorial Park with Reverend Bob Hoeller and Reverend Roger Stone officiating. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
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 service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 11 a.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Willie E. Nero, Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. Mr. Phelps, a native of Macon, Ga., was employed as a licensed practical nurse with Med-America Nursing Agency. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors are one daughter, Ramonda P. Phelps, Augusta; one son, Westley D. Allen; four brothers, Eric Phelps, Shelton Phelps, Michael Phelps, Augusta, and Eddie (Rose) Phelps, Jr., Colorado Springs, Colorado; devoted companion, Margaret A. Walker; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Michael L. Harrell, 59, husband of Patricia "Pat" Harrell, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2006 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Harrell, an Augusta native, was a veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Randolph. Michael will always be remembered for his quick wit, an infectious laugh, and his heartfelt compassion toward others. Since he never met a stranger the number of friends he had is countless. Those closest to him knew that he was a very special person because that is the way he always made them feel. His love and wide-ranging knowledge of music was his way of bonding with others and after talking with him for just a short while you always left him knowing a little more that you did before.And you always left with a smile. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Beulah Harrell, a son, Christopher Michael Moon, and his wife, Angela, two daughters, Karen E. Harrell, and Donna M. Black and husband, Billy, and three grandchildren, Zachary M. Black, Breanna K. Moody and Nicholas A. Black. He was preceded in death by his father, Loarn Harrell and his grand daughter, Rebecca Erryn Moon. Pallbearers will be David Seabolt, Mike Litchfield, Ralph Kenny, Robert Moody, Calvin Longshore, John Barlett, Ronnie Story and Marty Cline. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Rebecca Erryn Moon Foundation, 205 Nicholson Street, Evans, Georgia, 30809. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, October 3, 2006 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue.
Ruby Hughes (FALLS CHURCH, VA)
Vera Whitener (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Joyce Jones Facteau (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Daniel Nguyen (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Lucille U. Houchens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Clara Blaylock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Douglas Sommers (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Ruby Hughes (FALLS CHURCH, Va.)
Claudia W. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ronald Baynham (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Joyce Jones Facteau (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Donna Robertson (CHARLOTTE, N.C.)
Daniel Nguyen (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Lee Roberson Davis (GLYNN COUNTY, Ga.)
Floyd Gresham (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
Raymond Zeigler (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Willie L. Parker (MILLEN, Ga.)
Brenda Morrison (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lucille U. Houchens (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Mafelda Arnett (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Michael L. Harrell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Landis yearns for 'more simple' life
Overtime
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Overtime
In Lexington, Ky., Augusta State took second place Sunday at the Wildcat Fall Invitational at the University Club's Big Blue Course.
Landis yearns for 'more simple' life
After two trying months marked by doping allegations, an assault on his reputation and his father-in-law's suicide, Floyd Landis doesn't wish for a stirring comeback so much as the simpler things in life.
New Bridge claims final
AIKEN - The first nationally televised match in Aiken's distinguished polo history couldn't have asked for a better script.
Sunday's NFL Capsules
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Terrell Owens got all the attention. Terry Glenn scored the touchdowns.
Panthers edge Saints
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Six days after their emotional return to New Orleans, the Saints were due for a letdown.
3-1 Falcons know they still have problems
ATLANTA - The Falcons have one of the NFL's prettiest records at 3-1, but even the most optimistic fans know this team is not ready for the catwalk.
Eagles' '60 title victory lives on
PHILADELPHIA - Green Bay had the names etched in football lore: Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, Max McGee, Vince Lombardi.
Nowhere to run
ATLANTA - Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner had the look of a beaten man.
Haynesworth suspended 5 games for kick in head
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was given a five-game suspension - the longest for on-field behavior in NFL history - for stomping on Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode's head and kicking him in the face Sunday.
Philly rolls; Favre flops
PHILADELPHIA - Donovan McNabb looked like his old, scrambling self. Brett Favre looked, well, old.
New book finds Mennonites thriving
In this bucolic corner of Lancaster County, Allen Hoover can use some modern conveniences approved by his church to help make his machine shop run smoothly: a telephone, a word processor and even a fax machine.
Tereshinski could start Saturday
Joe Tereshinski, Matthew Stafford and Joe Cox have shared the starting quarterback load for Georgia this season. It just might seem like it's been David Copperfield and Penn & Teller.
How's this for Starters?
ATHENS, Ga. - Just as he planned, Georgia quarterback Joe Tereshinski has returned from last month's high ankle sprain just in time for the Bulldogs' game against Tennessee.
Tereshinski could start Saturday
Quick hits
Reviews of music and movies
Up 2 speed
Too involved in school to know what was going on in the real world this past week? Here's an update:
Judge's seminar has information to keep teens safe
What you don't know can hurt you, especially when it comes to the law:
Judge's seminar has information to keep teens safe
Stuff 2 do
CONCERT AND CAR SHOW: 6-10 p.m., Augusta Common, Eighth and Reynolds streets.
Question of the week
How many text messages do you send in a month?
Mini medical school gives lessons on health
Have honest talk with boy about ex
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: My boyfriend and I have been going out for some time now and we have developed feelings of love for each other. Ever since I found out that his ex-girlfriend lives close to me, I've been wondering whether they still have feelings for each other.
Rally will focus on avoiding violence
The spotlight: Dominique Quarles
Rally will focus on avoiding violence
Conflict happens. It just doesn't have to end in violence.
Teen Spotted
Callie Whyte (left) and Kelsey Davis took a break from watching the performances at the Rockin' Rib & Music Fest to cool off with snow cones at the Augusta Common.
The spotlight: Dominique Quarles
With two jobs (he works at an ice cream shop and a chicken sandwich hot spot), an apprenticeship with a dentist for school credit, senior class presidency and the tennis team on his weekly agenda, it's surprising that Dominique has time for himself.
The essentials
Want some tips on how to study for a test? Need advice on how to balance a checkbook?
Mini medical school gives lessons on health
Few high school students get to sit in on a discussion with a college professor. Even fewer do so without having to take a test.
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