Recycling briefs
CMC North Augusta, 1119 Atomic Road, North Augusta, (803) 279-0161, takes scrap metal and nonferrous metals.
Tuesday market sells foods that are 'all natural and local'
Peggy Gagnon doesn't often buy organic food. On this Tuesday, however, she was interested in the natural food on sale at the new Tuesday Market.
Planetarium visitors will get a feel for some 'wild' weather
University of South Carolina Aiken's Dupont Planetarium is planning to blow away visitors with the weather.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens.
Farmers Market
The Aiken County Farmers Market, at Williamsburg Street and Richland Avenue, sells fresh produce daily, depending on weather, from about 8:30 a.m. until vendors are sold out. Call (803) 643-4660.
This week
Georgia's Three Tenors will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aiken.
Events
Events and activities taking place in the Aiken County area.
Women begin Lady of Peace outreach program
When Ellen Cortez, a volunteer at Our Lady of Peace School in North Augusta, went to visit her sister in Kentucky this year, she returned with a truckload of school supplies that has benefited a few schools in Richmond County.
School lunch menus
Aiken and Edgefield County school lunch menus.
Across the river
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will appear on Thursday, October 12 at Bell Auditorium.
Silver Bluff High School marching band will perform at Disney park
The competition gets tougher each week for the defending AA state marching band champions, Silver Bluff High School.
Literacy resources
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Recreation calendar
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is seeking instructors for classes that include knitting, crocheting, karate, aerobics, pilates, yoga and more.
Around the block
Arts events and seminars taking place in the Aiken area.
Health calendar
The Health Calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures.
Local libraries
Library branches serving the Aiken County area.
Dancers will raise money for Golden Harvest
Beverlee Nichols has noticed a change in her dancers during the past few years.
Pastel on Richland will be art gallery, coffee shop
As Pastel on Central in Augusta nears its second anniversary, Cheryl Grace hopes her newest project across the Savannah River will have its own success.
Area marching bands will participate in fundraiser competition
Bands from South Carolina and Georgia will march into competition Saturday in the annual Bands Across the Savannah at North Augusta High School Stadium.
Meetings
North Augusta Networkers meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the North Augusta Community Center.
Milestones
T. W. Josey High School is seeking alumni for a reunion in May 2008.
Pet of the week
Tula, a 2-year-old female mix, is available for adoption through the CSRA Humane Society. Adoptions are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the organization's headquarters, 425 Wood St., Augusta. For more information, visit www.csrahumanesociety.org or call (706) 261-7387.
Tigers, A's leave partying behind
Yankees will keep Torre as manager
Mets must make decision on Floyd
Yankees will keep Torre as manager
NEW YORK - Joe Torre will remain as manager of the New York Yankees, finally getting the word from owner George Steinbrenner after the team's surprise elimination from the playoffs last weekend.
Don't blame Torre, players say
NEW YORK - While George Steinbrenner decides whether to keep Joe Torre, Yankees players are supporting their manager.
Ready to go?
OAKLAND, Calif. - Rich Harden got the nod to start Game 3 of the American League Championship Series for the Oakland Athletics even though he has made only three starts since early June.
Tigers, A's leave partying behind
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics advanced to the American League Championship Series and celebrated as if they'd won a World Series.
Cards don't mind underdog billing
Cards don't mind underdog billing
ST. LOUIS - The closing days of the regular season, when the St. Louis Cardinals staggered and gasped to the NL Central championship, seem so distant now.
Tigers stir up memories of colorful past
When he left Detroit in 1995, after 17 years as manager of the Tigers and tired of losing, Sparky Anderson said, "I ain't here no more."
Don't blame Torre, players say
Floyd's hurt foot could take him out of series
NEW YORK - Cliff Floyd's injured left foot will be the focus when the New York Mets work out today before the National League Championship Series opener against St. Louis, and general manager Omar Minaya acknowledged it would be a risk to keep the outfielder on the roster.
Limping to the finish
NEW YORK - The New York Mets sailed through the season, while the St. Louis Cardinals squeaked into the playoffs.
Tigers stir up memories of colorful past
Floyd's hurt foot could take him out of series
Mets must make decision on Floyd
Cliff Floyd limped into the Mets' clubhouse Tuesday with a protective boot on his injured left foot and made his best case to remain on the team's roster in the National League Championship Series.
This old gray hound can still run with the mares
Google to purchase YouTube
SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. is snapping up YouTube Inc. for $1.65 billion in a deal that catapults the Internet search leader to a starring role in the online video revolution.
Store bankruptcy plan OK'd
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has taken a big step toward coming out of bankruptcy, saying enough of its creditors, including landlords and vendors, voted to approve the supermarket chain's reorganization plan.
E-Z-Go to sponsor first golfer in Tour
Firm is losing deals in Iraq
LOS ANGELES - For years, Parsons Corp. has profited from a steady stream of U.S. government contracts for everything from disposing of hazardous weapons material to rebuilding hospitals, highways and other big-ticket infrastructure.
E-Z-Go to sponsor first golfer in Tour
AIKEN - Under gray October skies, one of the nation's leading golf cart companies announced Monday morning that it will sponsor area native John Engler Jr. in the PGA Tour.
Retailers want deals on DVDs
LOS ANGELES - National retailers that control the lucrative DVD market are pressuring Hollywood studios to give them the same favorable deals being offered to Web-based download services such as Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes.
Editorial Cartoon 101106 - The Augusta Chronicle
Scott's disciples shine in Carolina
Scott's disciples shine in Carolina
CLEMSON, S.C. - There's a coaching tree limb from the formidable trunk of Florida State's Bobby Bowden that's sprung up quite nicely around the Palmetto State this season.
Virginia coach remains upbeat
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The progress hasn't shown up on the stat sheets and certainly hasn't been evident in the victory column, but as Virginia coach Al Groh studies his offensively challenged Cavaliers, he's committed to forging ahead.
Meyer's platoon system is working
Reviewing and previewing college football:
Meyer's platoon system is working
Ware disappointed with time
ATHENS, Ga. - Running back Danny Ware went from being Georgia's leading rusher three weeks into the season to not getting on the field Saturday for the first time since 2004.
Anna's music lives on
You can shoot the soloist. You can kill the whole choir.
The hand is outstretched
The man slated to be Richmond County's interim school superintendent has a golden opportunity before him.
Free speech is a rare commodity
Can you imagine a novelist being put on trial in this country for insulting American culture? If we had censorship laws like that, there would be hardly any professors in academia. They'd be behind bars - if they dared speak their piece.
Venezuela libre!
It wasn't sulfur in the air when tens of thousands marched against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez last weekend.
Free speech is a rare commodity
Get tough on bomb threats
Soft lockdowns. Hard lockdowns. Extended school hours. Stepped-up surveillance and searches. Even Saturday school.
North Korea menaces the world
The communist leader of North Korea's hermit kingdom may be shrewd or a nut case, but whatever Kim Jong Il is, he has called the world's bluff with what seems to be an underground nuclear bomb test.
Good chocolate: All in the numbers?
Good chocolate: All in the numbers?
Chocolate used to be straightforward - dark or milk, sweet, semisweet and bittersweet.
Get flavor of kalua pork by using meat smoker
No luau would be complete without it, but this special something isn't the hula dancers, the fruity drinks or the fire jugglers. Instead, the most important ingredient for a proper Hawaiian feast is a succulent, tender, smoked dish called Kalua Pig.
Get flavor of kalua pork by using meat smoker
Even the bye week falls at good time for Jackets
ATLANTA - Everything has gone Georgia Tech's way the past month.
Even the bye week falls at good time for Jackets
Greatest courses to be represented at Sage Valley
The exclusive Sage Valley Golf Club is opening its doors for an amateur tournament that will bring golfers from some of the world's most famous clubs to play the course.
Greatest courses to be represented at Sage Valley
Late-season victory salvages Love's year
What looked like the end of the road now feels like a new start for Davis Love III.
Time is running short for Woods
Late-season victory salvages Love's year
Time is running short for Woods
Tiger Woods has until 5 p.m. Friday to decide whether he wants to win the Vardon Trophy.
Saddles ablaze for resurgent Valley
Prep Polls 101106 - The Augusta Chronicle
Saddles ablaze for resurgent Valley
WHO'S HOT: Midland Valley. The Mustangs have become the cardiac kids of the Augusta area with their late-game play the past two weeks. David Coursey's field goal at the buzzer lifted the team to victory over Airport two weeks ago. On Friday, Terry Bradley scored the game-tying and game-winning touchdowns in the fourth quarter and overtime, giving Midland Valley a big win at Chapin.
Power Poll
The area's top 10 prep football teams after the eighth 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 is worth one point. First-place votes for each team are in parentheses.
Rematch is won by Flyers
NEW YORK - Peter Forsberg had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Tuesday night for their first victory of the season.
Lehtonen puts Tampa on ice
TAMPA, Fla. - Kari Lehtonen had 34 saves in his second consecutive shutout and Vyacheslav Kozlov scored a first-period goal as the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 on Monday night.
Serve pie with very little fuss
Pie is definitely not just for dessert. This week's cheese, spinach and sausage pie from Joyce Bethmann, of Aiken, can be served practically any time, at any temperature.
Serve pie with very little fuss
This old gray hound can still run with the mares
Live your life and forget your age.
Media are exploiting blacks for profit
Voters of Augusta, unite: Choose Few
Residents must support their airport
Voters of Augusta, unite: Choose Few
The editorial "How Ronnie Few can help Augusta: Quit the race" (Sept. 24) is fraught with criticism, judgments and personal attacks - commentary that is completely subjective and devoid of objectivity.Amy C. Rourk, Augusta
Media are exploiting blacks for profit
A black former Marine recruiter openly sobbed, clad in a state penitentiary uniform, as he told recently of his transgression against a 16-year-old female potential recruit. This television report continued with a similar situation involving another recruiter telling a 17-year-old female potential recruit that to join the Marines, she would have to have sex with him. The reporter narrating the incident showed the recruiting station, courtroom and prison where the ex-recruiter is serving time, and disclosed his identity.Ernest Leysath, Augusta
Residents must support their airport
The letter "Airport service was unacceptable" (Sept. 12) is typical of the complaints we receive at Augusta Regional Airport. The writer had a bad airline experience, but rather than hold the airline accountable, she chose to criticize the airport. Further, she implied that she will no longer travel from the Augusta airport, and will drive to another airport. This ultimately hurts both the writer and the community.
Delinquent-tax views are exaggerated
Delinquent-tax views are exaggerated
Recently, there has been considerable discussion concerning Richmond County's delinquent taxes and how best to deal with them.Jerry Saul, Augusta
Talk to us
Saturday, Oct. 28, is the annual Make A Difference Day, and The Augusta Chronicle wants to let readers know what's happening in our area to make life a little bit better for others.
Lynx camp is crowded
Even though Ryan Lang was captain of the Augusta Lynx last season and one of the team's top scorers, he knows he's in for a fight just to make the team this season.
Lynx trying to get up to speed
Lynx trying to get up to speed
Perhaps the most notable thing that has jumped out at Augusta Lynx coach Bob Ferguson after three days of preseason camp is that two separate camps have essentially broken out: those "with their legs" and those still trying to find them.
Outstanding loans total $31,000
Pumpkin patch kids
Three-year-olds Ryan Dixon (from left), Lauren Coleman, Shelby Enevoldsen, Ryan Shiley, Anastasija Reed and Caleb Gary invade the pumpkin patch at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in North Augusta.
Arrest made in middle school bomb threats
Bush goes to Macon to raise money for Collins' campaign
MACON, Ga. - President Bush urged Republicans to give former U.S. Rep. Mac Collins a return trip to Capitol Hill, saying that if Democrats regain control of Congress there will be a retreat on bedrock GOP issues of national security and tax cuts.
School officials list challenges
Despite a top-notch school system in Columbia County, private and public school officials said Tuesday there were still hurdles to overcome.
Bloodhounds track suspect in robbery
Official pleads guilty in theft
Intent on ending rumors of chicanery, a judge forced a case to a head Tuesday, resulting in guilty pleas from a Hephzibah commissioner and his brother.
Simple street names sought
North Belair Road. Industrial Park Drive. North Belair Connector Road. The three general names for one newly configured half-mile stretch of highway are prompting Columbia County commissioners to seek some simplification.
Moore promotes new plan for South Carolina
AIKEN -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tommy Moore unveiled a refined campaign message Wednesday morning called "One South Carolina."
Groups focus on rights
COLUMBIA - State senators trying to identify the impact of illegal immigration in South Carolina found a significant, if not unexpected, stumbling block Tuesday - separating the undocumented workers from immigrants here legally.
Rants and raves
THIS CONCERNS THE First Friday article. When I read the article, it reminds me how strong racism still is in the area. The Augusta Chronicle seems to write everything as a black-white issue. I have been here for 31 years, and I did not even know that black youths were the only youths in the Augusta area that play loud music and cruise the streets. If you think that, then take a ride on Washington Road on Friday and Saturday nights, when the white kids are doing the same.
Students should be prepared, panel says
ATLANTA - It used to be easy to drop out of high school and still get a job in Camden County, assistant schools superintendent Gary Blount said.
List of needed classrooms is approved
WHAT WAS DISCUSSED: In a Tuesday meeting, the Columbia County school board set their classroom needs to match the curriculum for a new high school scheduled to open in 2008. Proposed room needs for the school include 14 language arts classrooms, 12 science classrooms, three computer science classrooms, a heath occupations classroom and a cosmetology lab. The "space needs" list for the 86-classroom school was a requirement by state officials for the school system to receive advance funding for construction.
Offer might rescue event
Despite all that's happened, First Friday could go on without missing a beat.
Bloodhounds track suspect in robbery
NORTH AUGUSTA - An Augusta man was charged early Tuesday morning with armed robbery after police used bloodhounds to track him down.
Agreement reached on new deal in lawsuit
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Attorneys involved in the class-action litigation against Savannah attorney Benjamin S. Eichholz and his firm have agreed to a new settlement of about $1.8 million.
Rants and raves
SO NANCY PELOSI wants to "drain the swamp" in the House. She can't even get rid of William Jefferson, the Democrat from New Orleans who's charged with accepting bribes. Come on, Nancy, clean your own house!
Teen killer to go to adult facility
Perdue wants 15 more agents on Meth Force
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday proposed doubling the number of agents in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's new methamphetamine task force.
Donation laws complex
ATLANTA - This is a busy time for political candidates and the State Ethics Commission, with those running for office filing sometimes-voluminous lists of their contributors with the state's watchdog agency.
Parties agree to swap voter lists in primaries
COLUMBIA - South Carolina Republican and Democratic party leaders have agreed to swap voter rolls in their 2008 presidential primaries to stop people from casting ballots in both contests.
Crash on Mike Padgett kills 2
An adult driver and a toddler died in an early-afternoon wreck today on Mike Padgett Highway near International Paper.
Annex will move forward
WHAT WAS DISCUSSED: Annexation of Hammond Pond, Wellington and Old Plantation Road neighborhoods.
Georgia woman charged with riding horse while intoxicated
Kid of the Day
Leeya McCauley Bridges, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Rants and raves
SO NANCY PELOSI wants to "drain the swamp" in the House. She can't even get rid of William Jefferson, the Democrat from New Orleans who's charged with accepting bribes. Come on, Nancy, clean your own house!
McCain again gives Cagle a hand
ATLANTA - In the middle of a heated Republican primary campaign this summer, U.S. Sen. John McCain, of Arizona, indirectly helped state Sen. Casey Cagle, of Oakwood, defeat former Christian Coalition leader Ralph Reed for the party's nod in the lieutenant governor race.
List of needed classrooms is approved
Last chance to register
Stephen Henderson (left) and his girlfriend, Mary Lou Harrold, register to vote in Richmond County at the Board of Elections office. They recently moved and needed to change their address. Today is the last day for voters to register for the Nov. 7 elections.
Across the area
A curious squirrel triggered a power surge Monday that briefly shut down power for parts of downtown Augusta and triggered a fire alarm at James Brown Arena, according to Carol Boatwright, a spokeswoman for Georgia Power Co.
Perdue wants 15 more agents on Meth Force
Mayor, Morehouse welcome $32 million King Collection files
ATLANTA - The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 78th birthday in January will feature a gift to Atlanta: the first public viewing of more than 10,000 of his documents, notes and other personal items.
Parents concerned about school closure
Kid of the Day
Joshua Darnell Walton, of Hephzibah, is today's kid of the day.
Across Georgia
JEFFERSON - Before children can register in a recreation department program, at least one of their parents must complete a seminar, which officials say was created to build better relationships between parents and officials. In turn, that will improve communication.
Bridge over tranquil waters
Workers spent the weekend hoisting into place two of the three sections of a $521,000 steel bridge that will improve visitor access to the Augusta Canal towpath.
S. Carolina hopefuls square off in debate
COLUMBIA - The candidates for secretary of state debated the future of the office Monday.
Online auction boosts sales of surplus items
In-person auctions of surplus items in Columbia County have been replaced with what officials say is a more productive means of selling - the Web site www.govdeals.com.
Parties agree to swap voter lists in primaries
Copenhaver leads in donations
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver received $114,275 in campaign contributions from June 30 to Sept. 30, more than the three other mayoral candidates combined.
Weekend filled with robberies, shootings
Three shootings and a rash of robberies kept Richmond County sheriff's deputies busy during the weekend.
Outstanding loans total $31,000
The Richmond County school board stopped giving out pay advances to employees last month, but more than $31,000 is still owed and some might never be collected.
Across South Carolina
MOUNT PLEASANT - This Charleston suburb has a Santa clause for its Dec. 10 holiday parade that states there can be only one Claus appearing during the annual holiday event.
I-20 wreck injures one, backs up traffic
Parents seek role in schools
It's been described as a castle that protects those at the top and fends off parents.
Judge might rule by Friday on Few candidacy
The judicial circuit's chief judge said Wednesday that he will try to decide by Friday whether the Richmond County Board of Elections correctly determined that Ronnie Few can stay in the mayor's race.
News you can use
TUESDAY'S MUSIC LIVE: The concert will begin at noon at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 605 Reynolds St. Soprano Barbara Ann Peters and pianist Jim Bumgardner will perform. Call (706) 722-34638.
Red Cross helping families after fire
Grant buys a second chance
AIKEN - Jennifer Fish dreams of owning a Mexican restaurant one day, but four days a week the smells of warm tortillas and spicy salsa take a back seat to classes that eventually could lead to a high school diploma.
Arts council offers support to First Friday
Rants and raves
THIS CONCERNS THE First Friday article. When I read the article, it reminds me how strong racism still is in the area. The Augusta Chronicle seems to write everything as a black-white issue. I have been here for 31 years, and I did not even know that black youths were the only youths in the Augusta area that play loud music and cruise the streets. If you think that, then take a ride on Washington Road on Friday and Saturday nights, when the white kids are doing the same.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Defense attorneys for courthouse shooting suspect Brian Nichols want to block 17 eyewitnesses from testifying against him at his murder trial, and a judge Monday scheduled a hearing on their request.
Students should be prepared, panel says
S. Carolina hopefuls square off in debate
School officials list challenges
Online auction boosts sales of surplus items
Agreement reached on new deal in lawsuit
Official pleads guilty in theft
Bush goes to Macon to raise money for Collins' campaign
Natural gas bills likely to go down
Mayor, Morehouse welcome $32 million King Collection files
McCain again gives Cagle a hand
News you can use
COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPLORER MEETING: The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the sheriff's office substation, Evans. It is open to anyone between ages 14 and 20 who is interested in law enforcement. Contact Deputy Sean Joiner at (706) 541-2855 or sjoiner@columbiacountyso.org.
Natural gas bills likely to go down
WASHINGTON - Families using natural gas can expect their heating bills to drop about $119 this winter. Those who heat with oil or electricity are likely to see their bills rise.
Parents concerned about school closure
In a move to ease concerns by west Augusta parents, the Richmond County school board will hold a special meeting with them to discuss plans under its next phase of construction projects.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Republican Gov. Mark Sanford has accepted an invitation to debate his Democratic challenger, state Sen. Tommy Moore, at Coastal Carolina University in Conway S.C., WPDE-TV announced.
Across the area
About 60 soldiers of Fort Gordon's 67th Signal Battalion left Augusta on Tuesday before the battalion's deployment next week, the fort said.
Teen killer to go to adult facility
COLUMBIA - A South Carolina teenager appealing his murder conviction for killing his grandparents when he was 12 asked Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday to stop his transfer to an adult prison.
Weekend filled with robberies, shootings
Fractured Friendships
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Jeff and Jimmie, Brian and Ricky. They were the Hendrick Motorsports entourage, NASCAR's very own version of the Rat Pack.
Pacers' Jackson regrets incident
Pacers' Jackson regrets incident
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson is "happy to be alive," after being punched in the mouth and hit by a car during a fight at a strip club in which police say he fired a gun in the air.
Parcells blames mistakes on line
Falcons' Hartwell waiting in wings
McNabb faring better in split with T.O.
Kacyvenski didn't wait for Monday
Unscheduled stop is needed for ailing Ivy
DeeAnn Bass Walters (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - DeeAnn entered into rest Sunday, October 8, 2006 to the home of the Lord and Savior. DeeAnn was a near lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was born November 26, 1956 in Heidelberg, Germany and moved to Augusta in 1964 when DeeAnn was 7 years old. She graduated from Butler High School in 1974 and continued to Augusta State University where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. She received her CPA and worked for Baird and Company for 20 years. She has been affiliated in community activities thru the Rotary Club of Martinez-Evans where she was the treasurer. DeeAnn was the beloved wife of Robert Lee (Bob) Walters; mother and father, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Duris Speights, Jr. (MaMa Ruby and Daddy Dee); daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Chris Hutchinson; grandchildren, Hannah and KaylaAnn; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon Speights and Audie Bovier; and nephew, Scott Bovier. Extended family members include Leo and Odessa Bass and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Quick and family and special angel, GeorgeAnn Hadden. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 11, 1006 at 11:00 A.M. in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Hyder officiating. Pallbearers will be Scott Bovier, Derrick Bass, Tommy Leonard, Chris Hutchinson, Mickey Bass and Chad Bass. Honorary pallbearers will be the Martinez-Evans Rotary Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, c/o Duris Speights, Jr., 3565 Pebble Beach Dr., Martinez, GA 30907, for her grandchild, Hannah Quick. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Del-Nard Foard Derby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Del-Nard "Del" Derby, 87, entered into rest Monday, October 9, 2006 at Kentwood Nursing Home. Del believed in the power of prayer, served the Lord with gladness all the days of her life, and brought the joy of the Lord to countless others. She was married for 50 years to the late Major (ret) Richard "Dick" George Derby, who preceded her in death in 1993. Del is survived by her only child, Richard "Rick" Stephen Derby of Atlanta, GA and two dearly loved pet "grand" dogs, Zac and Dexter. A native of Charlotte, NC, as a military wife Del resided in several locations, to include Taipei, Taiwan, before the family settled in Augusta in 1962. She was a much loved kindergarten teacher for 23 years in the preschool programs of Trinity-on-the-Hill United Methodist Church and then at Covenant Presbyterian Church. She also loved and nurtured many other young children serving as a live-in weekend nanny for those children while their parents traveled. She and her family joined Trinity-on-the-Hill UMC in 1962 and over the last 40 years she has been very active in many church programs and groups, to include being a very devoted member and past president of the Damren Sunday School Class, and serving as one of the first volunteer receptionists at the church office beginning in the mid 1980's and continuing until very recently. Additionally, Del was one of the first presidents and organizers for Augusta's annual Children's Week celebration, served as PTA president at Copeland Elementary School, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Tanglewood Garden Club, and GA-LINA Emmaus Community, Bagelettes Reunion Group. Del was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Pearl Parker and Grover Welsh Foard, Sr. of Charlotte, NC; brother: Grover Welsh Foard, Jr. and sisters: Donna Gray Foard Faggart and Joanne Parker Foard Jordan. Her surviving extended family includes one sister-in-law; two brothers-in-law; one niece; and four nephews and their families, all residing in North Carolina. Funeral services will be conducted at Trinity-on-the-Hill UMC on Monte Sano Avenue on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Steve Dobson and Reverend Greg Hatfield officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Damren Sunday School Class and members of the GA-LINA Emmaus Community. Del's large "family" of beloved friends, neighbors, and the Bagelettes Reunion Group, will be seated with her son and other extended family members present. Interment will follow the funeral service in Westover Memorial Park. For those preferring to make memorial gifts, please do so to Trinity-on-the-Hill UMC, 1330 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 11, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Georgina Cannon (JACKSON, Ga.)
JACKSON, Ga. - Mrs. Georgina Mary Cannon, age 78, of Jackson, Georgia, formerly of Blythe, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Mrs. Cannon was born on August 25, 1928 in Cook County, Illinois to the late George Smith and the late Mary Tidwell Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cannon and their children, Tammy Jo Cannon, Anna Marie Viberna and Gina Marie Evans. Mrs. Cannon was a homemaker and member of Blythe Baptist Church. Mrs. Cannon is survived by her daughter, Charlene Perdichizzi of Jackson; son, George Viberna of Fayetteville; step daughter, Diane Cannon Hips of Rex; step son, Joe Cannon of Orlando, Florida; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister Lila Smith of Jonesboro. Funeral services for Mrs. Georgina Cannon will be conducted on Friday, October 13, 2006 at 11:00a.m. in the Chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate. Interment will follow at Westwood Mausoleum. Friends may visitthe family from 10:00a.m. until the funeral hour. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary H. Cox (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Michael Hoctor Cox, 94, will be held today at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Burden officiating. Private burial will be held at Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1899 Central Ave. Augusta, GA 30904. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Grace Harris Pearre (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
GROVETOWN, Ga. - Mrs. Grace Harris Pearre age 88 entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 11, 2006, at 12:00 Noon, at Abilene Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Harrell and Dr. Hoffman Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, GA. Mrs. Pearre was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Irvin Pearre, Sr., parents, Rev. and Mrs. Leroy Harris, Sr., brother, Leroy Harris, Jr., sister, Mrs. Carolyn Hefner and granddaughter, Donna Steed. Survivors include, son, W. Irvin Pearre, Jr. and wife, Euphemia of Joneboro, GA; daughter, Phyllis P. Steed and husband, John, Grovetown, GA; three brothers, Daniel M. Harris, Augusta, GA, Charles H. Harris and wife, Ruth, Augusta, GA, Dr. J. Hoffman Harris and wife, Norma, Decatur, GA, grandchildren, Diane Moore, Lynne Byrneand husband Bob, John L. Steed, III, Julie Thigpen and husband, Gary, Libby Carswell and husband, Joe, Pearre Morgan and wife, Alana, Jim Steed and wife, Elaine, Roy Pearre and wife, Anita, Terrye Janney and husband, Steve, Melody Allred and husband, Scott, Andy Pearre, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. If so desired donations may be made to the Abilene Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3917 Washington Road, Martinez, GA 30907. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Jeanne Baucom Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday October 10, 2006, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 760-860-6166.
Nora Mincey Reames (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Nora Mincey Reames, 88, of Rollins Road and wife of the late Mr. Carl Reames entered into rest Monday, October 9, 2006 at the residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Nevil Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Reames was a native of Baxley, Ga. and daughter of the late James and Ophelia Groomes Mincey. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and a retired cloth inspector with United Merchants. Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Diane Boone of Belvedere, S.C.; two sisters and son-in-law, Joyce Mock of North Augusta, Montine and Harold Huffman of Augusta; one brother, Horace Mincey of Georgetown, S.C.; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, nine step-children, many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Piney Grove Baptist Church 5060 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, Georgia 30906. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ruth J. Powell (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Ruth Venola Jeffers Powell, age 89, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Visitation: Thursday, October 12, 2006, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2006, at Sylvania First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Taylor and Rev. Lonnie Norris officiating. Interment at Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. 912-564-2331.
Gus Wilder (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Emanuel A. "Gus" Wilder, Jr., 83, of Larry Dee St., Belvedere, SC, who died October 10, 2006, will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 o'clock from First Christian Church of Belvedere. Rev. Thomas F. Shreve and Rev. Susan Galasso officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wilder was a life long resident of Belvedere. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Belvedere, a former deacon, a retired Railroad Engineer with the Seaboard Coastline Railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survivors include his wife, Ann Amerson Wilder; two sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Carolyn Wilder and Stan and Sandy Wilder, all of Trenton; a brother, Lawrence Wilder, Columbia, SC; five grandchildren, Lee Wilder, Adrian Wilder, Clay Wilder, Leah Wilder, and Jessica Reynolds; four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Wednesday evening from6 to 8. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Belvedere, 208 Verdery Avenue, Belvedere, SC 29841. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Carlene Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Carlene Leverett Brown of Smoke Tree Road entered into rest Friday, October 6, 2006 at the residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Moore officiating. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. She was a native of Richmond County, Ga., an employee of Kendall Company and a member of Good Shepherd Baptist church. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home this evening from 6 to 7 p.m. Survivors are her husband, Jerome Brown; two brothers, Waymond (Brenda) Leverett and Melvin (Pearlie) Martin, both of Augusta; one sister, Eleanor Cummings, Augusta; mother, Recie Leverett, Augusta; two aunts, Catherine Thompkins and Bessie Rouse, both of Augusta; uncle, Sylvester Martin, North Carolina; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Grace Pearre (GROVETOWN, GA.)
GROVETOWN, GA. - Mrs. Grace Harris Pearre age 88 entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 12:00 noon at Abilene Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Harrell and Dr. Hoffman Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, GA. Mrs. Pearre was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Irvin Pearre, Sr., parents, Rev. and Mrs. Leroy Harris, Sr., brother, Leroy Harris, Jr., sister, Mrs. Carolyn Hefner, and granddaughter, Donna Steed. Survivors include, son W. Irvin Pearre, Jr. and wife Euphemia of Jonesboro, GA; daughter, Phyllis P. Steed and husband John, Grovetown, GA; three brothers, Daniel M. Harris, Augusta, GA, Charles H. Harris and wife Ruth, Augusta, GA, Dr. J. Hoffman Harris and wife Norma, Decatur, GA; grandchildren, Diane Moore, Lynne Byrne and husband Bob, John L. Steed, III, Julie Thigpen and husband Gary, Libby Carswell and husband Joe, Pearre Morgan and wife Alana, Jim Steed and wife Elaine, Roy Pearre and wife Anita, Terrye Janney and husband Steve, Melody Allred and husband Scott, Andy Pearre; 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great great granddaughter. If so desired donations may be made to the Abilene Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3917 Washington Road, Martinez, GA 30907. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Jeanne Baucom Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday October 10, 2006 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809. 706-860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Henry Staples (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - LCDR Henry E. Staples, Jr. U.S. Navy Retired of Cartledge Rd died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at his residence. He was 79. Visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm Wednesday with a memorial service following at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton. A graveside service with military honors will be held Thursday October 12 at 3 p.m. at Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, SC. Mr. Staples was a native of Abbeville, S.C was a Lieutenant Commander retired U.S. Navy SEAL, serving in the U.S. Navy for over thirty years. He served in WWII, during which he was wounded on the USS Bessemer at Iwo Jima during its attack. Also, he served in the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. He received the Bronze Star with Valor, and Purple Heart and numerous other decorations. He had lived in Lincoln County since 1980 and was a fishing guide for over twenty years. His first wife, Madeline Blanchett Staples and his son, Henry E. Staples, III both preceded him in death. He was a member of the American Legion #194. Survivors: wife: Sandra "Sandi" Gay Staples; sons: James W. Staples, Columbia, SC, Raymond Clayton Staples, Lincolnton; stepsons: John Norman, Augusta, Robert Eunice, Simpsonville, SC; step-daughter: Janet Minor, N. Smyrna Beach, Fl; brother: Franklin Staples, Conyers; sisters: Gloria Crickett, Evans, Vivian Strickland, Abbeville; friends: Jim, Judy and Kaitlyn Foster. Beggs Funeral Home at 200 May Avenue, Lincolnton, Georgia (706) 359-4117.
Mary Bates (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mary Clarke Bates, 83, entered into rest Sunday, October 8, 2006, at Pineview Gardens. She was born December 3, 1922 in Jefferson County, Georgia to the late John Bush and Lizzie Williamson Clarke, she had lived in this area all of her life. She worked at Davison's Department Store for 13 years, and was a relief clerk at Gracewood Post Office for 14 years until retirement in 1996. She was a long time member of Hephzibah Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, and was a member of the T.E.L. Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Bates. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Hephzibah Baptist Church, with Rev. John Beck officiating. Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Gardens, Waynesboro. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. She is survived by four children, Jane Montgomery Partridge (William), of Hephzibah, Leck Montgomery III (Carol), of Hephzibah, Ted A. Montgomery (Teresa), of Waynesboro, Ann Bates Brinkman (Charlie), of Augusta; three brothers and three sisters, Louise Anderson, Eben Clarke, Hammond Clarke, Ruby Beck, Graham Clarke, and Helen Kennedy; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Remembrances may be made to Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2527 State Hwy 88, Hephzibah, Ga. 30815 DeLoach - Kennedy Funeral Home, Hephzibah, Ga. (706) 592-5000.
Herman Blanchard (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Funeral service for Mr. Herman Blanchard, Jr., 58, of Thomson, will be held on 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Rev. Ronald G. Toney, as Eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state beginning at 12:00 noon. The cortege will leave the residence at 12:40 pm. The repast will be in the church annex. Survivors: wife, of 35 years, JoAnn Blanchard, Thomson; three children, David (Trevenia) Blanchard, Orangeburg, SC, Lawanda (Yao) Tyus, Washington D.C., and Crystal Blanchard, Thomson; four sisters, Gertrude (David) Trappio, Savannah, Rebbie Collins, Grovetown, Minister Julia Jenkins, Savannah and Lula Blanchard, NY; four brothers, John Willie Blanchard, Elberton, Lemont, Shawn, and Sylvester Blanchard, all of Savannah; four grandchildren; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Thomson Fuenral System, Thomson in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Betty Colleran (BEAUFORT, S.C.)
BEAUFORT, S.C. - Betty Grace Melton Colleran, 76, widow of Thomas J. Colleran, Jr, died Sunday, October 8, 2006, in Savannah, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Copeland Funeral Home Wednesday from 6 until 8 PM. Services will be Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Beaufort National Cemetery. She was born December 6, 1929, in North Augusta, South Carolina, a daughter of Leonard Brisco Melton and Ruby Britt Melton. She was a pharmacy technician at Aimar Pharmacy for 25 years and she was formerly a volunteer at Bay View Nursing home. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. and a former member of the Beaufort Choral Society. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas J. Colleran, III; two sisters, Sylvia Melton Dodson and Peggy Melton Colleran and by four brothers, Leonard Brisco Melton, Jr., Marion Britt Melton, Robert Mitchell Melton and William Riley Melton. Surviving are: four sons, Tony Colleran, Terry Colleran and Christopher Colleran all of Beaufort, and Timothy Colleran of Bluffton; a sister, Evelyn Harriett Stone of Augusta, Georgia; two brothers, Arthur W. Melton of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Clifford Terrell Melton of Augusta, Georgia; fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive, Beaufort, South Carolina 29907. Copeland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James Bazemore (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - James Robert "J.R." Bazemore died Sunday, October 8, 2006. Visitation: Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Farmdale Baptist Church with Dr. John Parker officiating. Interment at Farmdale Baptist Church Cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. 912-564-2331.
Juanita Wood (ANDERSON, S.C.)
ANDERSON, S.C. - Mrs. Juanita A. Wood, wife of the late John H. Wood, entered into rest on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Anderson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday, today, at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Pastor Jerry Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Those surviving her include her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Connie Wood of Anderson, SC; sisters, Mary James of Blythe and Marguerite Moore of Augusta; grandsons, John Wood, Brian Wood and Phillip Wood. Mrs. Wood, the daughter of the late Herbert and Barbara Tucker Ashley was a native of Blythe but had lived in Augusta most of her life. She was a longtime member of Glenn Hills Baptist Church and the owner of Nita's Place Florist. If desired memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 3006 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA 30906. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Louise Gardner (BIRMINGHAM, AL)
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Mrs.. Louise B. Gardner, 83, passed away Friday, October 06, 2006 at her home in Birmingham, Alabama . She is survived by her daughter Lee Ann Gardner and son David Gardner, both of Birmingham, Alabama. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens in Thomson, Georgia with Dr. Ron Sumners officiating. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, Ga. 706-595-4100
Stephanie Boardman (MIAMI, FL)
MIAMI, FL - Stephanie Paige Boardman, 25, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at her home in North Miami, Florida. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Summerville Cemetery. Paige attended schools in Florida, including Miami Country Day School. She is survived by her mother, Stephanie Boardman of South Beach, FL; her grandmother, Marilyn Kipple of Miami Shores, FL; and her uncle, Harold M. Boardman, Jr, and his wife, Carol, of Augusta. She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Dunbar Boardman. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Anthony Gilmore (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Mr. Anthony Gilmore entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in Augusta, Georgia. Funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at Hudson Mortuary Chapel in Wadley, Georgia. Burial will be in the Old Bethel Cemetery in Bartow, Georgia. Pallbearers are Lawrence Gilmore, Terrence Oliver, Randy Gilmore, Randy Green and Eulas Swint. His survivors are his mother, Luarina Anderson Gilmore, Wadley, Ga.; five sisters, Almarene Walker, Louisville, Ga., Nancy Gardner, Bartow, Ga., Shannon Gilmore, Sandersville, Ga. and Gail Spiller and Barbara Gilmore, Wadley, Ga.; three brothers, Johnny Gilmore, Wadley, Ga., Ed Gilmore, Jr., Louisville, Ga. and Jamie Gilmore, Lyons, Ga.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Hudson Mortuary, 144 Butts Street, Wadley, Ga. in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Betty Boettjer (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday, afternoon, October 9, 2006 at her home Mrs. Betty Louise Cain Boettjer, 74, of Beech Island, SC. Born in Golf, GA, she was a daughter of the late Seaby Paul and Ruby Gladys Jones Cain. She had been a resident of Beech Island, SC, since 1972. Betty was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and was the owner of Betty's RV Park. She is survived by daughters, Rachel Smalley, (Donald) Prosperity, SC and Florence Jones, (Hank) Pelion, SC; sons, Herman F. Boettjer, Jr (Louella) Beech Island, SC, George D. Boettjer, (Mona Lisa) Hamilton, OH, and Byron Boettjer, (Wanda) Beech Island, SC; brother, Acie Cain, North Augusta, SC; sisters, Carol Montgomery, Prosperity, SC and Harold Cain, (Joyce) Clearwater, SC; and her companion of forty-two years, James Pope, Beech Island, SC. Funeral services will be held Thursday, afternoon, October 12, 2006 at 2 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC, with Pastor Dan Hill and Pastor Herb Sons officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bath, SC. Friends may call at the home of Byron Boettjer, 142 Boettjer Rd., Beech Island, SC or Wednesday, evening, October 11, 2006 from 6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Johnny Smith (GRESHAMVILLE COMMUNITY, Ga.)
GRESHAMVILLE COMMUNITY, Ga. - Johnny B. Smith, Jr., age 53, died Sunday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Fork Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Murphy and Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, Ga. (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.
Robert Hayden (APPLING, GA.)
APPLING, GA. - Robert Lee 'Bob' Hayden, 68, husband of Harriett Faye Hayden, entered into rest Sunday October 8, 2006, at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel. Entombment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Masonic Rites. Mr. Hayden, a native of Augusta, was a resident of Columbia County for more than 40 years. He had served in the Army National Guard. His career in law enforcement included the Augusta Police Department, Grovetown Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff's Department, and retiring as Sergeant from the Harlem Police Department. He was a member of Webb Lodge #16 F&AM, and a former member of Green Meadows Golf Club and Three Oaks Golf Club. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Alberta S. and Lee S. Hayden, and a brother George Wayne Hayden. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Harriett Faye Hayden; two daughters, Robin Hayden Byrd and son-in-law Steve Byrd, Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Susan Hayden Thigpen and son-in-law Jerry Thigpen, Martinez; four grandchildren, Brandy Faye Powell, Augusta, Amanda Laray Powell, Hendersonville, North Carolina, Jacob Hayden Thigpen and Rebekah Kaitlynn Thigpen, Martinez; and several cousins Honorary Pallbearers will be Harlem Police Department. If so desired, memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Hospice Care, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30904, or The American Cancer Society 2263 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, or Warren Baptist Church, 3202 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 PM at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com. Sign the guestbook atAugustaChronicle.com
Catherine Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Final Blessings for Ms. Catherine S. Sherlock will be said at 10:00 a.m. this morning at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cherian Thalakulam officiating. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ira Carter (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Ira Carter, of Aiken, S.C., will be 2:00 p.m. today at New Zion Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Bryant officiating. The remains will lie in state in the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Patricia (Maurice) Brightharp, 923 Robinhood Trail at 1:15 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken. (803) 648-0134.
Ruby Sammons (BARNESVILLE, Ga.)
BARNESVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Ruby Mills Sammons of Barnesville passed away October 8, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. John Quincy "Jake" Sammons, Jr. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Billie and Al Barefield of Waynesboro, Ga. and Janet P. Sammons of Lilburn, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Mr. John Q. "Red" and Pauline Sammons of Barnesville, Ga.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and sister, Mrs. Lovette Melzer of Kentucky. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mills Sammons will be conducted Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Barnesville Presbyterian Church. Interment to follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. Guests may sign the online guestbook at www.williamsfh.net . Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lamar Williams (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Mr. Lamar Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 6, 2006 in Wadley, GA. The funeral will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Hudson Mortuary Chapel in Wadley, GA with the Rev. Herman Baker officiating. Burial will be in the Kingdom Life Cemetery, Wadley. Pallbearers are Johnny Collins, Walter Lee Jackson, Freddie Knight and Bobby Green. His survivors are his wife, Maggie Jackson Williams, Wadley, GA; a daughter (son-in-law), LaTasha W. (James) Morgan, Wadley, GA; two step daughters, Angie Jackson, Wadley, GA and LaTonya Jackson, Augusta, GA; a stepson, Lee Edward Jackson, Wadley, GA; four sisters (brothers-in-law), Minister Marie Brown and Marion (Rev. Tommie) Johnson, Wadley, GA, Katherine Swint, Louisville, GA and Lorraine Williams, Lakeland, FL; a brother (sister-in-law), Edward (Angerine) Williams, Lakeland, FL; an additional brother-in-law, three additional sisters-in-law and a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Hudson Mortuary, 144 Butts Street, Wadley, GA in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary H. Cox (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Michael Hoctor Cox, 94, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2006 in the chapel of Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Burden officiating. Private burial will be held at Westover Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home, this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1899 Central Ave. Augusta, GA 30904. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Campbell (PHILADELPHIA, Pa.)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Entered into rest Saturday, October 7, 2006. Mrs. Barbara Ingram Campbell formerly of Augusta, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Triumph Baptist Church, 1536 Wingohocking Street, Philadelphia, PA (Viewing two hours prior to service) Interment will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery. Barbara Ingram Campbell was a graduate of Lucy C. Laney Class of 1964. Survivors are her daughter, Michele Campbell, Philadelphia, PA; mother, Mr. Luvenia Bush Ingram, Augusta, GA; one brother, Henry Ingram, Jr., Augusta, GA; three sisters, Stella Stewart, Hephzibah, GA, Henrietta Mason, Augusta, GA and Denise Hood, San Antonio, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call Pennick Funeral Home (215) 763-8919 or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA (706) 722-6401. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Henry Staples (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - LCDR Henry E. Staples, Jr. U.S. Navy Retired of Cartledge Rd died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at his residence. He was 79. Visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm Wednesday with a memorial service following at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton. A graveside service with military honors will be held Thurs. Oct 12 at 3p.m. at Long Cane Cemetery, Abbeville, SC. Mr. Staples was a native of Abbeville, S.C was a Lieutenant Commander retired U.S. Navy SEAL, serving in the U.S. Navy for over thirty years. He served in WWII, during which he was wounded on the USS Bessemer at Iowa Jima during its attack. Also, he served in the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. He received the Bronze Star with Valor, and Purple Heart and numerous other decorations. He had lived in Lincoln County since 1980 and was a fishing guide for over twenty years. His first wife, Madeline Blanchett Staples and his son, Henry E. Staples, III both preceded him in death. He was a member of the American Legion #194. Survivors include his wife, Sandra "Sandi" Gay Staples; sons, James W. Staples, Columbia, SC and Raymond Clayton Staples, Lincolnton; stepsons, John Norman, Augusta and Robert Eunice, Simpsonville, SC; step-daughter, Janet Minor, N. Smyrna Beach, Fl; brother, Franklin Staples, Conyers; sisters, Gloria Crickett, Evans, Vivian Strickland, Abbeville; and friends, Jim, Judy and Kaitlyn Foster. Beggs Funeral Home at 200 May Avenue, Lincolnton, Georgia (706) 359-4117. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Daniel Stuckart (SAN ANTONIO, TX)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Daniel B. Stuckart, age 56, passed away on October 10, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on October 25, 1949 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Joan Stuckart. He is survived by his wife, Diane M. Stuckart; children, Emerson M. Stuckart, Kurt M. Stuckart, Megan L. Stuckart, and Eric B. Stuckart; brothers, P. Michael Stuckart, R. Patrick Stuckart, and Timothy Stuckart; sisters, Andrea Welb and Monica Zorn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com . Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212 - 210-227-8221. Sign theguestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lois Dickson (STAPLETON, Ga.)
STAPLETON, Ga. - Mrs. Lois Dickson, 88, loving wife to the late Abner "Josh" Dickson, daughter of the late Robert McNair and Beatrice Peebles McNair, mother of two sons, Smith Dickson and Thomas Dickson and grandmother of three grandchildren, Winston Dickson, John David Dickson, Jenny Dickson, entered into rest October 8, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at James Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Adrain Burrell and Mary Ann Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Stapleton Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. this evening, Tuesday October 10, 2006, at the funeral home. Mrs. Dickson was a retired Teacher, and was a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Frank Parrish, Tony Kelly Lanuard Newsome, Derek Newsome, Brad Hadden, Jim Pate. James Funeral Home-Wrens, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Larry Taylor (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday night, October 9, 2006 at his home, Mr. Larry Arnold Taylor, 49, of Bath, SC, beloved husband of Mrs. Sonja Barringer Taylor. Born in Aiken, SC and a life long resident of Bath, SC, Larry was son of the late Larry Arlie Taylor and Jane Beasley Taylor, Bath, SC. He was a welder at Solvay Advanced Polymers and attended Southside Baptist Church. Larry loved Harley's and was in the process of restoring his 1968 Electra Glide. In addition to his wife Sonja Barringer Taylor, Langley, SC and his mother, Jane Beasley Taylor, Bath, SC, Larry is survived by a son, Thomas Zachary Taylor, Sibley, LA; daughters, Harley Taylor Kaney, Ride Spring, SC, Hailey Nicole Taylor and Saradah Paige Taylor, both of Langley, SC; step-daughter, Kasey Barringer, Langley, SC; granddaughter, M'Kayla Jade Pritchett, and his father-in-law, Homer "PaPa" Adams, Langley, SC. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Patricia "Granny Pat" Adams. Funeral services will be held Saturday, afternoon, October 14, 2006 at 2 o'clock at Southside Baptist Church, Gloverville, SC, with Pastors Jack Scott and Mike Massaro. At his request Larry will be cremated following the funeral service. Friends may call at the home of Sonja Taylor, 359 Piney Heights Rd., Langley, SC or at the home of Jane Beasley Taylor, 265 Railroad Ave., Bath, SC The family will receive friends Friday, evening, October 13, 2006 from 6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
George Duggan (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Mr. George W. "Bill" Duggan, of Jacksonville, FL, died Friday, October 6, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the May and Smith Funeral Directors Chapel with burial in Zeta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at May and Smith Funeral Directors, Sandersville.
Sterling Thompson (HARRISON, Ga.)
HARRISON, Ga. - Miss Sterling Thompson, 17, died Monday night. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the May & Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sandersville. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Sterling Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Washington County High School, P.O. Box 1057, Sandersville, GA 31082. The family will be at the Thompson residence, 2046 Wrightsville-Riddleville Road, Harrison.
Janie Haynie (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Janie Mae Haynie went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2006. She was the wife of the John R. Haynie, Sr. of Augusta, Ga. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. She lived most of her life in this area. She was retired from the Marks Mfg. Co. and Homestead Drapery Co. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Gregory and husband Wiley, Mrs. Shirley Bethune and her late husband, Oscar Lee, and Mrs. Patricia Gay and her husband Robert, all of Augusta, Ga.; one son, Mr. Carroll Haynie and wife Wanda, of Augusta, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Crook and Mrs. Beatrice Skinner, both of Augusta, Ga.; one brother, K. D. Sullivan, of New Jersey; also grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren (five generations), all of Augusta, Ga.; and numerous loving nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. John R. Haynie, Sr. and three sons, Mr. Marvin N. Haynie, Sr., John Russell Haynie, Jr., and Cecil D. Haynie. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 12:00 noon in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bobby Coleman officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Bible Class. Florist: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 706-863-6747. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Angela Vining-Reyes (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Angela Vining-Reyes entered into rest Tuesday, October 10, 2006 in University Hospital, the wife of Mr. Armando Reyes. Other family members include one son, Mateo Reyes, Evans; two stepchildren, Erik and Stephanie Reyes; mother, Harriett Vining, Evans; one brother, Shane Vining and his wife, Leah, Grovetown; mother-in-law, Mr. Teresa Reyes, New York; one brother-in-law, Manuel Reyes, Jr.; one sister-in-law, Belen Velez and one nephew, Tyler Vining. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thomson L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Marty Baker officiating. Mrs. Reyes was born in Augusta, a hotel manager and a member of Stevens Creek Community Church. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 706-863-6747. Florist: Friday, 8:00 a.m. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Juanita Wood (ANDERSON, S.C.)
ANDERSON, S.C. - Mrs. Juanita A. Wood, wife of the late John H. Wood, entered into rest on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Anderson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held this Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with the Reverend Jerry Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Those surviving her include her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Connie Wood of Anderson, SC; sisters, Mary James of Blythe and Marguerite Moore of Augusta; grandsons, John Wood, Brian Wood and Phillip Wood. Mrs. Wood, the daughter of the late Herbert and Barbara Tucker Ashley was a native of Blythe but had lived in Augusta most of her life. She was a longtime member of Glenn Hills Baptist Church and the owner of Nita's Place Florist. The family will receive friends this Tuesday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 at the funeral home. If desired memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 3006 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA 30906. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Louise Lattimore (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mrs. Louise (MaBunch) Lattimore, who entered into rest on Monday October 9, 2006, will be conducted this Thursday October 12, 2006, at 12 Noon at C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Gibson Chapel with Reverend Mark Downes officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Grovetown, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Gertrude Wilds (NEW HAVEN, CT)
NEW HAVEN, CT - Mrs. Gertrude Wilds entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 in New Haven, CT. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Linda (Arthur) Caesar, Augusta; stepdaughters, Roberstina Wilds, Philadelphia, PA, Gwen Wilds, Arizona; stepson, Ivan Wilds, New York; sister, Eloise (Prince) Perry, Augusta; brother, David (Shcell) McCain, Augusta; two grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Lois Dickson (STAPLETON, Ga.)
STAPLETON, Ga. - Mrs. Lois Dickson, 88, entered into rest October 8, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Today at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at James Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Adrain Burrell and Mary Ann Braswell officiating. Burial will follow at Stapleton Baptist Church Cemetery. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
DeeAnn Walters (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - DeeAnn entered into rest Sunday, October 8, 2006 to the home of the Lord and Savior. DeeAnn was a near lifelong resident of Augusta, GA. She was born November 26, 1956 in Heidelberg, Germany and moved to Augusta in 1964 when DeeAnn was 7 years old. She graduated from Butler High School in 1974 and continued to Augusta State University where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. She received her CPA and worked for Baird and Company for 20 years. She has been affiliated in community activities thru the Rotary Club of Martinez-Evans where she was the treasurer. DeeAnn was the beloved wife of Robert Lee (Bob) Walters; mother and father, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Duris Speights, Jr. (MaMa Ruby and Daddy Dee); daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Chris Hutchinson; grandchildren, Hannah and KaylaAnn; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon Speights and Audie Bovier; and nephew, Scott Bovier. Extended family members include Leo and Odessa Bass and family,Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Quick and family and special angel, GeorgeAnn Hadden. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 11, 1006 at 11:00 A.M. in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Hyder officiating. Pallbearers will be Scott Bovier, Derrick Bass, Tommy Leonard, Chris Hutchinson, Mickey Bass and Chad Bass. Honorary pallbearers will be the Martinez-Evans Rotary Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, c/o Duris Speights, Jr., 3565 Pebble Beach Dr., Martinez, GA 30907, for her grandchild, Hannah Quick. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Robert Hayden (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Robert Lee 'Bob' Hayden, 68, husband of Harriett Faye Hayden, entered into rest Sunday October 8, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel with the Chaplain Alan Faulkner and Chaplain Wayne Bruner officiating. Entombment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Masonic Rites. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harlem Police Department. If so desired, memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Hospice Care, 2260 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30904, or The American Cancer Society 2263 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, or Warren Baptist Church, 3202 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 PM at Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
Marie L. Beard (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie L. Beard, 93, of Third Street, Jackson, SC, who died October 7, 2006, will be conducted this Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Dan Hill officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Mark Riser officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the online registry at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Miguel A. Rivera (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Miguel A. Rivera of Augusta entered into rest Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Anna Maria Rehab & Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Helen Mekkelson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Helen Mekkelson of Augusta went home to Jesus on October 7, 2006 at Kentwood Nursing Facility. She was a long time resident of Sun City, Arizona before moving to Augusta in 2003. Mrs. Mekkelson was a member of Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City. Her beloved husband, Les, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Donald Mekkelson of South Bend, Ind.; her daughter, Carol Ann Jarrard and son-in-law, Jason Jarrard of Augusta; and two grandsons, Daniel Sadler and Benjamin Sadler of Stone Mountain, Ga. and Gainesville, Ga., respectively. Her children remember her for her lively interest in music, bowling, her church and her family. A memorial service will be held in Sun City. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Brenda Willis (FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.)
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The home going service for Ms. Brenda Scott Willis will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Allen Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Howard, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. A loving and devoted family will cherish her memories. Phinazee & Son Funeral Home. 706-554-5500. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James Walters (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James Walters, Sr., entered into rest on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at V.A. Medical Center, Downtown. He leaves cherished memories to his wife, Mrs. Arcenia Walters; children, James (Shirley) Walton, Jr., Johnny Walters, Fred Walters, Jeffery Keith, Anthony Keith, Betty Walters, Phillip Keith, Gordon Keith, Rose Keith, Karen Keith, Herman Keith, Lisa Keith, Willie James McCullen, David Keith; brother, Joseph Walters; sisters, Lizzie Mims, Cora Keith; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel, with Carl L. Jones offering words of comfort. The family will receive friends at the residence. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Madelyn G. McLeod (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Madelyn G. McLeod, 80 entered into rest Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166.
James D. Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dr. James D. Brown entered into rest Saturday, October 7, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Dr. Brown was born August 31, 1922 to the late Martha Douglass and Lawrence W. Brown in Gloucester, MA. He married Robbie Hughes of Columbia, SC in 1954. He served in World War II and later served in the US Army from 1952 until 1972 retiring as a full Colonel. In 1951, Dr. Brown graduated from Turfs University Dental School. After retiring from the military, Dr. Brown joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia in 1973 and retired in 1987, serving as an Assistant Professor. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 12, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family members include a son, Dean Brown of Louisville, KY; a daughter, Penny Parrish of Augusta; as well as numerous "adopted" kids. In addition to his wife, Dr. Brown is also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Tysver. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Metropolitan Opera Fund, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
L. George (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Miss Johnescia L. George entered into rest on Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia Children's Hospital. She was nine years old and attended John Milledge Elementary School and was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church, Columbia County, Ga., on which Rev. Daniel Ramsey is pastor. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dent's Funeral Home. She is survived by her parents, Mr. Johnny and Keely George; two sisters, Tatiana Luke and Shenelle Ross; two brothers, Kahlil George and Steven Ross; maternal grandmother, Ms. Rozella Beard; maternal grandfather, Mr. Eddie J. Luke; paternal grandparents, Mr. Herman and Carrie Farmer; and a host of aunts, uncles, a niece, a nephew, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence or at the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's.
Clarence Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Clarence Walker Tucker, Sr., 83, beloved husband of Lois E. Tucker, entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at 3:00 PM at Platt's Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Rev. Bill Harrell and the Rev. Barry Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Tucker, an Augusta native, was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Abilene Baptist Church and the Emory Sayer Sunday school class. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. In addition to his wife, Lois, he is survived by a son, Clarence "C.W." Tucker, Jr. and his wife, Teresa; a daughter, Diane Hart and husband Jim O. Hart; three sisters, Dorothy Quinn, Elsie Tudor and husband Pierce, and Betty Cox and husband Mike; three grandchildren, Jennifer Labadie Salvo, Greg Tucker and Phillip Harris; and two great grandchildren, Kayla Labadie and Daniel Labadie. Pallbearers will be Jeff Crosby, Charlie Beale, Butch Quinn, Joel Cox, Mike Bennett, and David Bennett. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, October 10, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Margaret Helmick (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - The Funeral Mass and Prayer Vigil for Ms. Margaret Riley Helmick, 35, will be celebrated Friday, October 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Peter Clarke celebrant. Final Blessings will be said at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the church with interment to follow in Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joyce Phillips (GROVETOWN, GA.)
GROVETOWN, GA. - Mrs. Joyce N. Phillips, 64, wife of Mr. Wyman Phillips, entered into rest Saturday October 7, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Augusta. Mrs. Phillips, a native of Columbia County, was a homemaker. In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Rex (Karen) Newman, Frank Brinson, and John Phillips; three brothers, Gene (Cookie) Newman, Roy (Joy) Newman, Timmie (Laurie) Newman, all of Grovetown; two sisters, Sandra (Jr.) Coleman, North Carolina, and Marie (Mike) Williams, Grovetown; three grandchildren, Derek, Kasey, and Justin; and 12 nieces and nephews. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
Rosie L. Davis (HARLEM, Ga.)
HARLEM, Ga. - Graveside service for, Mrs. Rosie L. Davis of Harlem will be held Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 1:00p.m., at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. A. Maurice Booker, officiating. Survivors: one daughter, Rosa Lee Davis, Atlanta; four sons, Isam (Mabel) Davis, Jr. and Billy D. (Pauline) Davis, all of Augusta; Andrew Lee Davis, Atlanta and Don Davis, Harlem; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The cortege will leave the residence, 432 Brad Mary Lake Rd., Harlem, at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Heart Association in her memory. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson in charge. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lillian Chastagner (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Wrightsville Nursing Home, Ms. Lillian S. Chastagner. Ms. Chastagner was a native of Richmond, VA and was the daughter of the late Earl M. and Inez A. Stokes. Ms. Chastagner was a photographer for part of the Manhattan Project and a retired Real Estate Agent. She was a member of Trinity On-The-Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Alix Allen of Augusta; and sons, Philippe J.P. Chastagner of Denver, CO and Earl Stokes Chastagner of Eatonton. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity On-the-Hill United Methodist Church Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, October 14, 2006, at 11:00 A.M. in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond VA. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904, the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132 or to the American Lung Association of GA, 2050 Walton Way, Suite 208, Augusta, GA 30904. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Thomas Williams (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Thomas J. Williams of Railroad Avenue entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Gwendolyn (Stanley) Williams, Hephzibah; six sons, Tommie L. Williams, Yardville, N.J., Donald (Audrey) Williams, Jack Williams, Bruce (Juliette) Williams, Hephzibah, Ga., Ray (Theresa) Williams, James E. Williams, Augusta; three sisters, Dorothy W. Yerb, Helen Griffin, Augusta, Ruby W. Tennial, Memphis, TN; five brothers, Percy (Flora) Williams, Willie (Essie) Williams, Franklin (Charron) Williams, Augusta, Lonnie J. Williams, East Orange, N.J., Bobby G. Williams, Sr., Folkston, Ga.; sisters-in-law, Angie Bryant, Maybelle Williams, Hephzibah, Clancey (John) Berry, Sarah (Robert Lee) Burton, Cleveland, OH; brother-in-law, Henry Simmons, Jacksonville, FL; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
James D. Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dr. James D. Brown entered into rest Saturday, October 7, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. Dr. Brown was born August 31, 1922 to the late Martha Douglass and Lawrence W. Brown in Gloucester, MA. He married Robbie Hughes of Columbia, SC in 1954. He served in World War II and later served in the US Army from 1952 until 1972 retiring as a full Colonel. In 1951, Dr. Brown graduated from Turfs University Dental School. After retiring from the military, Dr. Brown joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia in 1973 and retired in 1987, serving as an Assistant Professor. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 12, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family members include a son, Dean Brown of Louisville, KY; a daughter, Penny Parrish of Augusta; as well as numerous "adopted" kids. In addition to his wife, Dr. Brown is also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Tysver. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Metropolitan Opera Fund, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Angela Vining-Reyes (EVANS, Ga.)
Ruby Sammons (BARNESVILLE, Ga.)
Miguel A. Rivera (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
James Bazemore (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Del-Nard Foard Derby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Georgina Cannon (JACKSON, Ga.)
Clarence Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Stephanie Boardman (MIAMI, FL)
Henry Staples (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Joyce Phillips (GROVETOWN, GA.)
Brenda Willis (FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.)
Betty Colleran (BEAUFORT, S.C.)
Herman Blanchard (THOMSON, Ga.)
Grace Harris Pearre (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Helen Mekkelson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lillian Chastagner (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ruth J. Powell (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Daniel Stuckart (SAN ANTONIO, TX)
Catherine Sherlock (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Henry Staples (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
DeeAnn Bass Walters (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Louise Lattimore (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Madelyn G. McLeod (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Nora Mincey Reames (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Sterling Thompson (HARRISON, Ga.)
Betty Boettjer (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Marie L. Beard (JACKSON, S.C.)
Margaret Helmick (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Gertrude Wilds (NEW HAVEN, CT)
Barbara Campbell (PHILADELPHIA, Pa.)
George Duggan (JACKSONVILLE, FL)
Johnny Smith (GRESHAMVILLE COMMUNITY, Ga.)
Thomas Williams (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Louise Gardner (BIRMINGHAM, AL)
Oerter's discs now end up in galleries
Derby winner is making progress
Overtime
Augusta's Jeff Knox is on the Georgia team that will play in the Southeastern Challenge Match Friday and Saturday at Hawks Ridge Golf Club in Ball Ground, Ga.
Derby winner is making progress
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's right hind leg has a new cast, a new shoe and is healing well, while his left rear hoof is "gradually" improving from laminitis.
Oerter's discs now end up in galleries
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. - Sitting in the living room of his 14th-floor condominium overlooking scenic Estero Bay, Al Oerter talks about the virtues of hard work, perseverance and commitment.
Overtime
Weekly statistics for From The Huddle are needed from the area's high school coaches. Coaches are asked to either fax their information to (706) 823-3408 or e-mail them to jeff.sentell@ augustachronicle.com.
Harlem wraps up sub-region
Alana Dyson isn't exactly a home run hitter.
Struggles stun Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers might have reached the defining moment of their season, their losing streak at three games and their quarterback rusty and ineffective after an injury layoff.
Broncos outkick Ravens
DENVER - A cold rain and two stingy defenses turned the Baltimore-Denver showdown into a kicking competition, and Jason Elam bested Matt Stover in the Broncos' 13-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.
Unscheduled stop is needed for ailing Ivy
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens' team plane made an unscheduled landing early Tuesday in Pittsburgh so cornerback Corey Ivy could go to a hospital to treat a kidney injury.
Kacyvenski didn't wait for Monday
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Isaiah Kacyvenski, a premed graduate from Harvard, is nobody's fool. So he wasn't counting on Seattle's promise to bring him back to the team days after he was released.
Falcons' Hartwell waiting in wings
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Through four games, the Atlanta Falcons have listed Ed Hartwell as the team's starting middle linebacker.
Ravens coach blasts team
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Brian Billick didn't need a second glance to determine why the Baltimore Ravens were no longer undefeated.
McNabb faring better in split with T.O.
In the frenzy over the guy with the initials, the other guy got lost.
Gaffney is one happy Patriot
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Terin Gaffney's favorite NFL quarterback is Tom Brady. Her husband is also part of the fan club now.
Parcells blames mistakes on line
IRVING, Texas - Like it or not, Terrell Owens will still be catching passes from Drew Bledsoe this week.
It's time to ride it out with Stafford at QB
It's time to ride it out with Stafford at QB
ATHENS, Ga. - Mark Richt doesn't seem sold himself.
Spurrier still ranting over close victory
Changing South Carolina's losing culture grows more frustrating for Steve Spurrier with every game.
Spurrier still ranting over close victory
The essentials
Want some tips on how to study for a test? Need advice on how to balance a checkbook?
Makeover slideshow: Abby Wahlert
Watch an audio slideshow of Abby's makeover at Augusta Mall.
Makeover slideshow: Abby Wahlert
Eating right, exercising helped teen lose weight
Atkins. South Beach. Weight Watchers.
Eating right, exercising helped teen lose weight
Quick hits
Take the lead: Although this movie is full of dancing and music, the plot is more complex than a simple two-step.
Up 2 speed
Too involved in school to know what was going on in the real world this past week? Here's an update:
Giving boys oral sex at party is irresponsible, dangerous
A new look
Change is good.
Makeover slideshow: Dequinton Cofield
Watch an audio slideshow of Dequinton's makeover at Augusta Mall.
Stuff 2 do
FRIDAY THE 13TH: Don't get so freaked out that you can't catch football action as Butler plays host to Thomson. Glenn Hills travels to Harlem and Laney takes on Screven County at home. In South Carolina, Fox Creek travels to Wagener-Salley and Midland Valley takes on Swansea at home. All games begin at 7:30 p.m.
Makeover slideshow: Dequinton Cofield
The Spotlight
Evan Phillips, 13, is a nationally ranked fencer and a seventh-grader at Riverside Middle School.
Patience is important in career as a model
Giving boys oral sex at party is irresponsible, dangerous
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: Several girls in my school are having oral sex with boys. They say this isn't really sex, that you won't get any sexually transmitted diseases, and you won't lose your virginity if you do it. They are trying to get me to go to an oral sex party where the girls perform oral sex on the boys. The girls decide which boy to do it with by drawing cards, spinning the bottle ... Do I lose my virginity by having oral sex with a boy? Can you get any diseases from doing this? Will people think I am trash if I do this? It seems like the boys selfishly use the girls at these parties, because I haven't heard about any boys performing oral sex on any girls.
Patience is important in career as a model
Smiling and posing are far from all it takes to be a professional model.
Teen Speak
Are relationships really important?
Dancers will raise money for Golden Harvest
Women begin Lady of Peace outreach program
Planetarium visitors will get a feel for some 'wild' weather
Pastel on Richland will be art gallery, coffee shop
Area marching bands will participate in fundraiser competition
Silver Bluff High School marching band will perform at Disney park
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