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.
Literacy resources
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
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.
Local libraries
Library branches serving the Aiken County area.
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.
School lunch menus
Aiken and Edgefield County school lunch menus.
Meetings
North Augusta Networkers meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at the North Augusta Community Center.
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.
Milestones
T. W. Josey High School is seeking alumni for a reunion in May 2008.
This week
Georgia's Three Tenors will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aiken.
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.
Dancers will raise money for Golden Harvest
Beverlee Nichols has noticed a change in her dancers during the past few years.
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.
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.
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.
Around the block
Arts events and seminars taking place in the Aiken area.
Recreation calendar
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is seeking instructors for classes that include knitting, crocheting, karate, aerobics, pilates, yoga and more.
Across the river
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will appear on Thursday, October 12 at Bell Auditorium.
Recycling briefs
CMC North Augusta, 1119 Atomic Road, North Augusta, (803) 279-0161, takes scrap metal and nonferrous metals.
Health calendar
The Health Calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures.
Events
Events and activities taking place in the Aiken County area.
Applause Cover
Applause cover for October 12, 2006.
Louvre art visiting High in Atlanta
Louvre art visiting High in Atlanta
Standing 12 feet tall and weighing more than 4 tons, Napoleon is, after nearly 200 years in Paris, making his first trip abroad.
For 'Dreamcoat' performer, time on road is part of job
For 'Dreamcoat' performer, time on road is part of job
For Adam Ryan Tackett, donning the Technicolor Dreamcoat every night means accepting the travails of travel.
Casey might be out for rest of ALCS
Friend knew Leyland wanted to make return
PITTSBURGH - Jim Leyland and Chuck Tanner sat together almost every summer night for six seasons watching the Pirates play, two retired World Series-winning managers talking baseball and leisurely enjoying the game while working as scouts.
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.
Lidle follows Thurman Munson's tragic path
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.
Yankees will keep Torre as 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.
Lidle follows Thurman Munson's tragic path
NEW YORK - Cory Lidle put together a successful career as a major league pitcher by living on the edge.
Limping to the finish
NEW YORK - The New York Mets sailed through the season, while the St. Louis Cardinals squeaked into the playoffs.
Casey might be out for rest of ALCS
Detroit Tigers first baseman Sean Casey has a partial tear in a muscle in his left calf and could miss the rest of American League Championship Series against the Oakland Athletics.
Mets must make decision on Floyd
Friend knew Leyland wanted to make return
Rain, rain go away
NEW YORK - The New York Mets might have to face Chris Carpenter sooner than expected.
CEOs of McAfee, CNet step aside
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.
Justice OKs sale of BellSouth
ATLANTA - AT&T's $78.9 billion purchase of BellSouth, approved by the Justice Department on Wednesday, would better position AT&T to increase its share of big business customers by creating more of a one-stop shop for clients with far-flung operations.
Many are unaware of higher late fees
Many are unaware of higher late fees
WASHINGTON - Late fees for credit card payments have jumped, but card issuers have done a poor job of explaining their policies on fees and penalties to consumers, a new study by congressional investigators has found.
CEOs of McAfee, CNet step aside
SAN FRANCISCO - The chief executives of McAfee Inc. and CNet Networks Inc. stepped aside Wednesday to atone for stock-option chicanery that occurred on their watch, expanding the list of business leaders swept up in a messy scandal that is erasing profits and spurring government investigations.
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.
Editorial Cartoon 101106 - The Augusta Chronicle
Editorial Cartoon 101206 - The Augusta Chronicle
Adams' play praised
CLEMSON, S.C. - Gaines Adams had a simple explanation for the biggest play of Clemson's 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
'Classic' games prove lucrative to programs
Savannah State's football team will play in another 'Classic' on Saturday - the CSRA Classic at Lucy C. Laney Memorial Stadium.
Tennessee suspends writer's privileges
Meyer's platoon system is working
Reviewing and previewing college football:
'Classic' games prove lucrative to programs
Savannah State's football team will play in another 'Classic' on Saturday - the CSRA Classic at Lucy C. Laney Memorial Stadium.
Tennessee suspends writer's privileges
The University of Tennessee has banned a newspaper reporter from covering its football team for two weeks for interviewing a player about injuries sustained in the Vols' game against Air Force in September.
A threat to Americans' privacy
Free speech is a rare commodity
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.
Graniteville workers get vital help
We have all heard about government programs that waste taxpayers' money. So it's heartening when a government aid program accomplishes something constructive. This seems to be the case with the $100,000 grant provided by the South Carolina Education Department to help more than 800 Graniteville-area workers who lost their jobs when Avondale Mills went out of business in July.
Venezuela libre!
It wasn't sulfur in the air when tens of thousands marched against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez last weekend.
The hand is outstretched
The man slated to be Richmond County's interim school superintendent has a golden opportunity before him.
Graniteville workers get vital help
A threat to Americans' privacy
To most Americans, the charges against former Hewlett-Packard chairwoman Patricia Dunn amount to just another hard-to-understand corporate scandal. Who cares?
A political football, made in North Korea
Of all the nerve.
A political football, made in North Korea
Applause calendar
Send your event schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send by fax to (706) 722-7403.
It's a chick thing
Athough still seen as something of a novelty, the girl with a guitar or the woman who wails has long been an important part of rock music.
Spotted in Augusta
Kelly McGurk (from left), Jamie Bridges, Brooks Rode, Mary Dudley Stulb and Brooke Hixon were on the Prize Balloon Committee for the Perfectly Aged: Antiques and Wine Benefit Auction at the Enterprise Mill Events Center.
Club calendar
Send your club's entertainment information to randa.alattar@augustachronicle.com or fax it to (706) 722-7403. Listings must be received by 6 p.m. Mondays.
Stuff to do
Broadway in Augusta presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at 7 p.m. Thursday at Bell Auditorium.
Concert calendar
Aaron Tippin will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Aiken Fairgrounds.
'Dragon Quest' will please all players
Role-playing games aren't for everyone, but I love 'em. There's almost nothing I enjoy more than cracking open a fresh RPG, knowing I have a good 40 to 80 hours of swordplay, spell-casting and dragon-slaying ahead. On an hour-per-dollar basis, it's the best bargain in entertainment.
'Motel' guest helps boy learn about love, connection
Subtly sentimental without ever becoming saccharine, and jarringly jaded without ever asking its audience to embrace its entropy, The Motel manages to breath new life into a tired coming-of-age tale.
Video game reviews
Test Drive Unlimited takes a more leisurely approach to racing; after all, you reside on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and spend your time (either offline or online) collecting money, clothing, houses and, most importantly, new cars.
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
A year after Wie's debut, the expectations remain
PALM DESERT, Calif. - Michelle Wie celebrated her 17th birthday Wednesday. Next up is an anniversary.
Greatest courses to be represented at Sage Valley
Time is running short for Woods
Tiger Woods has until 5 p.m. Friday to decide whether he wants to win the Vardon Trophy.
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.
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.
A year after Wie's debut, the expectations remain
Late-season victory salvages Love's year
Time is running short for Woods
After fast start, coach enjoys peace in valley
Prep Polls 101106 - The Augusta Chronicle
After fast start, coach enjoys peace in valley
Maybe after this season Midland Valley coach Rick Knight won't have to worry about any petitions for his ouster.
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.
Thrashers extend streak
ATLANTA - Kari Lehtonen set a team record for shutout minutes before finally giving up a goal, and the Atlanta Thrashers won their third in a row by defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Wednesday 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
Voters of Augusta, unite: Choose Few
Delinquent-tax views are exaggerated
Don't leave school security to teachers
There is nothing more important than preserving the safety of our children while they are at school. However, some lawmakers, such as Wisconsin state Rep. Frank Lasee, are toying with the idea that teachers should become armed and trained as a deterrent to violence and possibly a reactionary force when violence occurs. This is a wrong approach in securing safety in our schools.Michael S. Maloney, Grovetown
Don't leave school security to teachers
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
David Roper is ideal for open judgeship
Elect Fleming to Aiken school board
David Roper is ideal for open judgeship
Many fine individuals have thrown their hats in the ring in the race for Superior Court judge in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. I've been reading a lot about each candidate, but one individual clearly stands out to me. I'm going to be supporting David Roper.Frank Spears, Evans
Elect Fleming to Aiken school board
On Nov. 7, I would like to recommend that your readers vote for Ray Fleming to represent District 5 on the Aiken County school board.Tracy Rudisill, North Augusta, S.C.
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 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.
Judge to rule on Few candidacy by Friday
The city's best known former fire chief, who wants to be Augusta's next mayor, could learn whether he's still a contender by the end of the week.
Report disputes jobless figures
COLUMBIA - South Carolina's high unemployment rate, long the one asterisk to Gov. Mark Sanford's insistence that the state's economy is doing well, has to be wrong, a Wachovia senior economist said Wednesday.
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
Richmond County sheriff's deputies arrested a man accused of threatening to kill children and injure adults Tuesday, and a report says he bashed a hole into a sheriff's office wall after being arrested.
Natural gas bills likely to go down
Cyclists also are on road
Mark Shrewsbury needed a way to fit some physical activity into his daily routine, so he decided to push a pedal rather than an accelerator.
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.
Plans in motion for Kroc Center
Daycare owner faces DUI charge for fourth time
Official pleads guilty in theft
Across South Carolina
WALTERBORO - Colleton County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Scott used a Taser twice Monday on a cow threatening to cause an accident by wandering along a road, according to an incident report.
Ecology lab's budget in peril
AIKEN - The research arm that monitors the environment around Savannah River Site will likely have its already diminished budget slashed again - to less than a quarter of what it received last year.
Offer might rescue event
Despite all that's happened, First Friday could go on without missing a beat.
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.
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.
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.
21 residents displaced by fire
Panel members clash over festival's future
Report disputes jobless figures
Panel members clash over festival's future
First Friday might be rescued, but on Wednesday it was caught in a crossfire of dueling personalities when the Downtown Advisory Panel met to talk about its future.
Aiken talks trash over litter problem
AIKEN - Some city and county residents need to clean up their acts, and local officials are searching for incentives to encourage them.
Daycare owner faces DUI charge for fourth time
ATLANTA - A Carrollton, Ga., daycare center owner was charged with driving drunk while at the wheel of a van with about a dozen children aboard, authorities said.
Impact fee raises concerns in Aiken
Stabilized waste leaves SRS
AIKEN - The Department of Energy has successfully stabilized thousands of gallons of radioactive liquid at Savannah River Site, "achieving a major safety milestone," officials announced Wednesday.
County's libraries expand offerings
Kid of the Day
Stuart McCall, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
Kid of the Day
Joshua Darnell Walton, of Hephzibah, is today's kid of the day.
Teen killer to go to adult facility
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.
Parties agree to swap voter lists in primaries
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.
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.
Red Cross helping families after fire
Investment in security
Jim Marshall, of Kirby Fahrion construction, descends a ladder Wednesday during the renovation of the former Augusta Federal Savings bank building on Broad Street. Augusta-based Emergency Services integrators, a company known as ESi that designs emergency centers and crisis management software, is investing more than $1 million to convert the 1920s-era building alongside Augusta Common into its headquarters.
Moore promotes new plan for South Carolina
AIKEN -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tommy Moore unveiled a refined campaign message Wednesday morning called "One South Carolina."
Judge rules in favor of Few in eligibility dispute
Judge William M. Fleming Jr. has ruled in favor of Ronnie Few in a dispute over his eligibility to run for the Augusta mayor's office.
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.
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.
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.
Parents concerned about school closure
I-20 wreck injures one, backs up traffic
Arrest made in middle school bomb threats
Mother, child die in wreck
A young Waynesboro mother and her 3-year-old daughter were killed in a Wednesday afternoon tractor-trailer wreck on Mike Padgett Highway, authorities said.
Bloodhounds track suspect in robbery
Impact fee raises concerns in Aiken
AIKEN - Should the city adopt a traffic impact fee ordinance to finance an estimated $35 million-plus shortfall for transportation projects in the next 10 years? If so, should the impact fee cover 100 percent of the project costs? Or should the city find another way to pay for road improvements?
Moore stresses need for change
AIKEN - As Democrat Tommy Moore squeezed into a single-engine Cessna airplane Wednesday, what the image said about his gubernatorial campaign was clear to those who watched.
Clay-pit ponds to become wetlands
They were dug decades ago to provide clay for brick and pottery - and then abandoned.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - The principal of an elementary school in Atlanta has resigned in a controversy over her credentials.
Clay-pit ponds to become wetlands
Plans in motion for Kroc Center
The Salvation Army of Augusta has landed the building that will be the headquarters of the effort to build Augusta's Kroc Center.
Across the area
An Augusta man remained in jail late Wednesday after being accused of threatening a Georgia State Patrol trooper and his family.
County's libraries expand offerings
Sarah Woyak made sure to visit the Columbia County Library this week to pick out some best sellers to quench her reading thirst.
Across the Southeast
RALEIGH, N.C. - Former Lottery Commissioner Kevin Geddings is a "very crafty individual" who chose to deliberately withhold information about his work for a lottery company, a prosecutor said Wednesday during closing arguments in Mr. Geddings' federal fraud trial.
Rants and raves
THIS IS IN RESPONSE to the writer who said, "Why do we have to do a nationwide search for a new superintendent?" Because Georgia is ranked 50th in the United States. We need to go to a state system in the top 10 and see what it's doing differently and what's working. Also, we don't need someone who owes somebody something because they play golf or they go to church with them. Retire the good old boy system.
Rants and raves
THIS IS IN RESPONSE to the writer who said, "Why do we have to do a nationwide search for a new superintendent?" Because Georgia is ranked 50th in the United States. We need to go to a state system in the top 10 and see what it's doing differently and what's working. Also, we don't need someone who owes somebody something because they play golf or they go to church with them. Retire the good old boy system.
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!
21 residents displaced by fire
Walking through the mushy, burned-out remains of her apartment home Wednesday afternoon, Tijuana Bates showed the only things she could salvage from an early-morning fire: a framed poster of people in prayer and a crimpled family portrait.
Students should be prepared, panel says
News you can use
Don't let yourself get hungry! It takes fewer calories to prevent hunger than it does to deal with it if you let it occur. Consume 3 meals a day, with snacks between, as necessary, to keep hunger at bay.
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 oppose merging schools
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.
School officials list challenges
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.
List of needed classrooms is approved
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.
Agreement reached on new deal in lawsuit
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.
Bush goes to Macon to raise money for Collins' campaign
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.
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.
Aiken talks trash over litter problem
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.
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.
Awaiting a decision
Mayoral candidate Ronnie Few listens to arguments made by his attorneys during an appeal hearing. Woody Merry (right), who challenged Mr. Few's candidacy, also was present for the hearing. A decision on whether Mr. Few will be allowed to remain in the Augusta mayor's race is expected by Friday.
Moore stresses need for change
Man sought in Aiken robbery
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating a strong-arm robbery at Four Seasons, 3108 Whiskey Road in Aiken, late Wednesday night.
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.
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!
Parents oppose merging schools
A business decision is being made without regard to its effect on education, National Hills Elementary School PTA President Tracy Symms said.
Perdue wants 15 more agents on Meth Force
Judge to rule on Few candidacy by Friday
'Man of the Year' a political satire in need of a sharper wit
We've seen plenty of "Jon Stewart for president" bumper stickers, and it would be fun to see a straight-talking, scathingly satiric guy like him on the campaign trail against the usual suspects.
'Man of the Year' a political satire in need of a sharper wit
Mini reviews
All listings are subject to change. Call the theaters for times. For an online movie guide, go to augustachronicle.com/movies.
Sting trades rock for Renaissance
Song put Heartland on charts, hearts
Sonic Spotlight: Jim Perkins
Jim Perkins says his first show was at PJ's Coffee and Tea Cafe in Augusta in 2000.
Song put Heartland on charts, hearts
The band Heartland from Huntsville, Ala., will perform its hit single, I Loved Her First, in concert tonight at Coyotes nightclub, 2512 Peach Orchard Road.
Sting trades rock for Renaissance
It's official, the last vestiges of Sting's rock star past have been eliminated.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Brian Vickers
Brian Vickers caused a stir last Sunday when he bumped Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson into Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the final lap of the UAW-Ford 500. The bump sent the two leaders into the outside wall and Vickers to Victory Lane for the first time in his Nextel Cup Series career.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Brian Vickers
NASCAR's Hollywood
MOORESVILLE, N.C. - The floors were swept and polished, the carpets cleaned. The racks in the gift shop were stuffed with shirts and jackets, the shelves stocked with souvenirs.
Chase will be copied by tour
HAMPTON, Ga. - The fact the PGA Tour has created a postseason that mirrors NASCAR's Chase for the Championship was hard to ignore Tuesday when Davis Love III was at Atlanta Motor Speedway promoting the tour's FedEx Cup.
Jackson is charged in confrontation
Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson was charged with criminal recklessness Wednesday after last week's confrontation outside a strip club.
Jackson is charged in confrontation
Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson was charged with criminal recklessness Wednesday after last week's confrontation outside a strip club.
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.
Pacers' Jackson regrets incident
Unscheduled stop is needed for ailing Ivy
Kacyvenski didn't wait for Monday
Manning misses Colts practice to attend grandmother's funeral
Injured end set to return to field
Cornelius Jeffcoat (FAIRVIEW, S.C.)
FAIRVIEW, S.C. - The funeral service for Mr. Cornelius Leo 'Shorty' Jeffcoat will be Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the Pine Grove Baptist Church. Among the survivors are son Patrick (Mary Ellen) Jeffcoat of Hephzibah, GA, and sister and brother-in-law Betty (Sonny) Mitchell of North Augusta. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blizzard Funeral Home, Wagener, SC (803) 564-5333. An online register is available at www.blizzardfuneralhome.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
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
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
Christine Dailey (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mrs. Christine Frawley Dailey, age 77, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Screven County, a retired bookkeeper for Kaiser Chemicals and a member of the Scarboro Baptist Church. Mrs. Dailey was preceded in death by her husband, Oren Dailey, Sr. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Scarboro Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann (Charles) Oliver; a son and daughter-in-law, Oren (Linda) Dailey, Jr. both of Rocky Ford; two brothers, Alfred Frawley of Millen and Webster Frawley of Rocky Ford, four grandchildren, Jeffery Oren Dailey, Allison Berry, Jason Oliver, and Jennifer Wiggins; two great grandchildren, Amberly and Lawton Wiggins. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home. 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
Annette Owens (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Annette Dyches Owens, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at Mole Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don McCormack, Rev. Leroy Dobson, and Rev. Charles Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Barnwell County Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Mole Funeral Home, 803-259-3166.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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; father, Cleveland Williams, Jr., St. Petersburg, Fla.; 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.
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
Beamon Lyman (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. - Mr. Beamon Lyman, Carver Street, Sandersville, died on Monday, October 9, 2006 at the Washington County Regional Medical Center, Sandersville. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of the M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Sandersville, Ga. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
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
Nora 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 daughters and son-in-law, Joyce Mock of North Augusta, Montine and Harold Huffman of Augusta; one brother, Horace Mincey of Georgetown, S.C.; twelve grandchildren, twenty-one 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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Patricia Lynn Perdue (MEMPHIS, TN)
MEMPHIS, TN - Patricia Lynn Perdue, 40, entered into the arms of Jesus on September 27, 2006 that ended her pain and suffering. She was the daughter of the late Terry L. Perdue. Survivors include longtime companion, Rick Turner; two sons, Nicolas Calhoun and Isaiah Keller; a daughter, Jarraah Keller; two sisters, Pia Perdue Montford and Peggy Ahmet Perdue; two nieces and six nephews.
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
Paige 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 with the Rev. Dr. J. Andrew Menger officiating. 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. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2230 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia, 30904. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue.
Phillips Timmerman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2005, at Doctor's hospital, Mrs. Helen Phillips Timmerman of Augusta. Mrs. Timmerman was a native of Augusta and lived here all of her life. She retired from Fort Gordon as a civil servant in the Photo Lab. She was a member of First Southern Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy "Brooksie" Woods of Augusta; brother, Marcus Phillips, Jr. and his wife Johnnie of Augusta; sisters, Margaret P. Thaxton of Cumming, GA, Mary P. Sapp of Jacksonville, FL and Betty P. Moore and her husband Harry D. of LaPorte, IN; granddaughter, Kayce Land and her husband Dallas and grandson Brandon Woods and four great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, October 13, 2006 , 1:00 PM, in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Bob Matthews officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Woods, Dallas Land, Benny Cheek, Marcus Phillips, III, Rick Thaxton and James E. Thaxton, Jr. Family and friends are requested to assemble at the graveside at 12:45 PM. The family will receive friends this evening, Thursday, from 6 until 8 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. 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. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com.
Betty Boettjer (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Louise Cain Boettjer will be held this afternoon 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. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
Teresa Medina (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Teresa Brown Medina, 58, departed this life on Monday, October 9, 2006. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from the Smyrna Baptist Church, Salley, S.C. Friends may call at the residence or at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Saturday, from 3 to 9 p.m. and at the church Sunday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Aiken, S.C.
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. 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.
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, (today) Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Steve Dobson and Reverend Greg Hatfield officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Jernigan, Riland Hunter, Mike Watts, Don Smith, Chris Strals and Mike Castleberry. 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. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Willie James Walker (BALTIMORE, MD.)
BALTIMORE, MD. - Mr. Willie James "Fat Sam" Walker, 60, of Pentridge Road, Baltimore, departed this life on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Baltimore. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. The family will be receiving friends at the residence of his mother-in-law, Carrie Williams, 147 Jones Circle, Langley, S.C. Cheatham Funeral Homes, Inc., 3187 Augusta Rd. (Hwy. 421), Langley, S.C. (803) 593-0660.
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.
Gloria Craig (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - The funeral service for Ms. Gloria Atkinson Craig will be Friday, October 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Hollow Creek Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C. The family will receive friends at the son's (Darrell L. Craig) residence in Windsor, S.C. or tonight, Thursday, October 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Napier Funeral Home. Ms. Craig will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829.
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
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. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:15 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
America Luke (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. America Luke of Cummings Rd. entered into rest Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Lampkin Grove Baptist Church, Evans, with Rev. Ricky Dent officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Survivors are three grandsons, Alvin McCladdie, Jr., Allerick (Monique) McCladdie, Alvardo McCladdie, Evans; three great-grandchildren, Alera McCladdie, Alana McCladdie, Allerick McCladdie, Jr., Evans; two stepsons, Scott (Annette) Rickerson, Horace (Dorothy) Luke, Evans; four stepdaughters, Eva Mae Marshall, Carrie Garnett, Whilamena (Robert) Freeman, Dorothy (George) McCladdie, all of Appling; two sisters, Margaret (Ollie) Leverett and Gertrude McCladdie, Evans; two brothers, Kasey (Corine) McCladdie, Joe McCladdie, Evans; one aunt, Francis McCladdie, Augusta; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin LutherKing, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Walter Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Walter Williams of Laney Walker Blvd. entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are three daughters, Dorothy (James) Clemons, Cathy Williams, Debra (Michael) Kyler; four sons, Lawrence (Ruth) Williams, Michael (Gweneva) Williams, Ricky Williams; one brother, Arthur (Martha) Williams; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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 (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Angela Vining-Reyes entered into rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at University Hospital, beloved wife of Mr. Armando Reyes. Mrs. Reyes was a native of Augusta. She was a hotel manager and a member of Stevens Creek Community Church. Additional family members include her son, Mateo Reyes of Evans; two stepchildren, Erik and Stephanie Reyes; mother, Harriett Vining of Evans; brother, Shane Vining and his wife Leah and their son Tyler of Grovetown; Mother-in-law, Maria T. Reyes; sister-in-law, Belen Velez and brother-in-law, Manuel Reyes, Jr. Mrs. Reyes was preceded in death by her father, Cecil E. Vining and her grandparents, Gladys and Howard Floyd and Henry and Kate Vining. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, October 13, 2006, 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Dr. Marty Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorials in Angela's name may be made to the Women's Breast Foundation of the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Rd., Suite F-104, Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, 6 to 8 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. 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, 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.
Jack Beasley (STAPLETON, Ga.)
STAPLETON, Ga. - Mr. Jack Beasley, entered into rest October 8, 2006 at Glendale Nursing Home. Funeral services is incomplete will be announce later. James Funeral Home- Wrens, GA.
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
Miguel A. Rivera (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Miguel A. Rivera, husband of the late Mary D. Rivera, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Anne Marie Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Graveside service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. Mr. Rivera was a native of Coamo, Puerto Rico. Survivors are one son, Miguel G. Rivera, Ft. Wayne, IN; daughters, Sonya (Mike) Paschal, Donna Rivera, Carmen Stevens, Augusta, Kimberly Blackshear, St. Petersburg, FL; brothers, Carmelo Rivera, Jr., Angel Rivera, Coamo, Puerto Rico; sisters, Elsa Rivera, Carmin Rivera, Lourdes Rivera, Coamo, Puerto Rico, Nilsa Ruiz, Queens, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; mother-in-law, Fannie Mae Smith, Augusta; and other relatives. Family will receive friends from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday prior to the service. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga. 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.
Jewel P. Rodd (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at the University Hospital, October 10, 2006, Mrs. Jewel P. Rodd of Tate Rd. Survivors include a devoted husband, Mr. Alfred Rodd; daughter, Ms. Alfredia A. Rodd; adopted daughter, Sakenna X. Johnson; three grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Eleanor J. Sheldon, Phenix City, Ala.; brother, Mr. Woodrow Pearson, Sr., Hartford, Conn.; two sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise Middleton, Hampton, S.C., Mrs. Betty Pearson, Hartford; two brothers-in-law, Mr. David Middleton, Charleston, S.C., Mr. Sam Jennings, Hampton and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
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.
Madelyn G. Mcleod (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Madelyn G. Mcleod age 80, wife of Charles E. Mcleod entered into rest at Doctor's Hospital on Tuesday October 10, 2006. Graveside services will be held on Friday October 13, 2006 at Westover Memorial Park at 11;00 am with Rev. David Trimmier, and Rev. Charlie Stakley officiating. Additional survivors include, one daughter, Carolyn McLeod Trimmier of Frost Proof, Fla.; two brothers, Billy Goodwin of Evans, and Skip Goodwin of Belvedere, SC; two sisters, Mary Hardin of Evans, and Cheri Lee of Daytona, FL; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Many nieces and nephews. Mrs. McLeod was a member of Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Madelyn retired from Sears & Roebuck after 35 years of service. She was a matron of the Eastern Star Local Chapter, and president of the Women in the Church Central Presbyterian Church of Georgia. Mrs. McLeod worked for the local Credit Bureau for many years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Augusta @ 1899 Central Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home tonight Thursday October 12, 2006 from 6 until 8 p.m. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd. Evans, GA. 30809 706-860-6166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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
Gertrude Wilds (NEW HAVEN, CT)
NEW HAVEN, CT - Mrs. Gertrude Wilds entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 in New Haven, CT. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 13, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel with Rev. J.C. Phinizy officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. 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. 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.
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 this 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. Pallbearers will be Clay Wilder, Ted Flanders, Dennis Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Wendell Amerson and Billy Smith. 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 .
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
Duane Glisson (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest October 10, 2006 at the residence. Mr. Duane Glisson, 49, husband of Teresa Glisson for 26 years. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Evans with Rev. Steven Spencer officiating. Mr. Glisson will lie-in-state one hour prior to service at the church. Interment in the church yard cemetery. Duane was born in Augusta and was a self employed builder. He served with honor in the U.S. Marine Corp for 13 years. He was stationed in the Philippines and Korea. He always remained one of "The Few, The Proud." Duane was a grower and builder. During his work hours he built decks, fences, remodeled rooms, painted, helped to build houses. During the growing season, he grew vegetables in his garden and flowers in his front year. He was one of those always busy people. Duane was a friend to many, a familiar sight at Wal-Mart or Ace Hardware, which is Isaiah's favorite store. He taught his grandson all about tools. If Duane had a tool, Isaiah had to have one too, miniature, of course. Isaiah and his papa were great buddies, and they loved each other dearly. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Glisson, Evans, Ga.; two sons, Richard Glisson, Philadelphia, MS and Joseph (Jeni) Glisson, Evans, Ga.; a daughter, Britanny (Chris) Glisson, Grovetown; a brother, Bruce Glisson, Augusta; a sister, Dr. Susan Glisson; two grandchildren, Isaiah Lopez and Isabelle Severson. Pallbearers will be family members. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the educational fund for Duane's grandchildren. Isaiah Lopez or Isabelle Severson, care of June Glisson, P.O. Box 26, Evans, Ga. 30809. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd, Martinez, Ga. 706-863-6747. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ruth J. Powell (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Nora Mincey Reames (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Willie James Walker (BALTIMORE, MD.)
Grace Harris Pearre (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
James Bazemore (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Christine Dailey (MILLEN, Ga.)
Beamon Lyman (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Georgina Cannon (JACKSON, Ga.)
Stephanie Boardman (MIAMI, FL)
Henry Staples (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Margaret Helmick (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Walter Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Miguel A. Rivera (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Sterling Thompson (HARRISON, Ga.)
Betty Boettjer (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Annette Owens (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Brenda Willis (FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.)
Betty Boettjer (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Cornelius Jeffcoat (FAIRVIEW, S.C.)
Herman Blanchard (THOMSON, Ga.)
Madelyn G. Mcleod (EVANS, Ga.)
Barbara Campbell (PHILADELPHIA, Pa.)
Miguel A. Rivera (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Louise Lattimore (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Angela Vining-Reyes (EVANS, Ga.)
Madelyn G. McLeod (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
DeeAnn Bass Walters (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Del-Nard Foard Derby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Daniel Stuckart (SAN ANTONIO, TX)
Gertrude Wilds (NEW HAVEN, CT)
Angela Vining-Reyes (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Del-Nard Foard Derby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Phillips Timmerman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Betty Colleran (BEAUFORT, S.C.)
Patricia Lynn Perdue (MEMPHIS, TN)
New leaders of 'Pack keep the streak alive
Taekwondo student hones skills for overseas study
Derby winner is making progress
Harlem wraps up sub-region
Alana Dyson isn't exactly a home run hitter.
New leaders of 'Pack keep the streak alive
For the 11th consecutive year, Greenbrier's Lady Wolfpack are the queens of softball in Columbia County.
Taekwondo student hones skills for overseas study
Eloise Hodges has noticed a change in her 10-year-old granddaughter, Deanna, in recent months.
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.
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.
Overtime
In St. Simons Island, Ga., defending champion Diane Lang will take on Anna Schultz in today's 18-hole final of the USGA Senior Women's Amateur at Sea Island Golf Club.
Manning misses Colts practice to attend grandmother's funeral
COLTS: Two-time MVP Peyton Manning missed the first regular-season practice of his nine-year career Wednesday so he could attend his grandmother's funeral in Mississippi.
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.
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.
Injured end set to return to field
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - John Abraham pulled up his No. 55 jersey to about armpit level, as if he was trying to slip back into practice for the Atlanta Falcons without being noticed.
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.
Candlewyck a hit at Aiken bluegrass festival
Candlewyck a hit at Aiken bluegrass festival
You don't have to tell Chris Emerson that his bluegrass band, Candlewyck, needs to burn its candle at both ends.
Recycling
Augusta Steel and Metal, 1468 Gordon Highway, (706) 733-2099; takes nonferrous metals (copper, brass, lead, stainless steel and radiators).
Opera students do more than singing for university's Oktoberfest
Kira King is a little bit nervous about Augusta State University's upcoming Opera Oktoberfest, but not because she is performing.
Photo: Sign of remembrance
The Augusta Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held a wreath-laying ceremony Sept. 15 for the 219th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. In attendance were Will Few (from left), Emma Kate Few and Sam Few. Will is a seventh-generation nephew of William Few Jr., one of the Georgia signers of the Constitution.
Fort Gordon's Oktoberfest is well-received by public
Showing moral support for his family and friends who are members of the German Friendship Club was one of the main reasons Manuel Terronez said he spent the weekend at Fort Gordon's Oktoberfest.
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Correction
Information with a photo in the Oct. 5 edition of the Richmond County Neighbors should have said that Lady Bug the clown can be reached at www.ladybugtheclown.net. The Chronicle regrets the error.
Pastel draws up plans for expansion in Aiken
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.
Dancers to raise money for food bank
Beverlee Nichols has noticed a change in her dancers during the past few years.
BMX racer gets early start to fast life of track
At an age when most children are trying out their first bicycles with training wheels, Hayden McPeake wanted to ride a two-wheeler on his own.
School menus
Richmond County school lunch menus.
For the record
Indictments, paroles, DUI sentencings, juvenile sentencings and marriage license applications.
Photo: Golden Harvest announces officers
Golden Harvest Food Bank recently announced its officers for fiscal year 2007. The officers include Kirk Stiles (from left), outgoing chairman; JoAnn J. Herbert, corporate secretary; Gary L. Snyder, vice chairman; William R. Thompson, chairman; and David C. Crews, treasurer. Not pictured are board members Phil Gaffney, Helen Sapp Godbee, Honor Hartzog and the Rev. K.B. Martin.
Recreation activities
Aerobics and Steps classes are offered from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bernie Ward Community Center.
Calendar
The Broadway in Augusta Series presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat today at Bell Auditorium.
Upcoming
Historic Augusta Inc. will hold a reception and lecture at 6 p.m. today at the Boyhood Home of Supreme Court Justice Joseph R. Lamar, 415 Seventh St.
Reunions
Westside High School class of 1996 is seeking classmates for a 10-year reunion October 20-21.
Across the river
A cancer seminar will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Science Building.
Milestones
Dr. Lynn M. Tucker, a surgeon who practices at University Hospital, has received a three-year appointment as Cancer Liaison Physician for the University Hospital Cancer Program to the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons in Chicago.
Fort Gordon's Oktoberfest is well-received by public
Dancers to raise money for food bank
BMX racer gets early start to fast life of track
Photo: Golden Harvest announces officers
Pastel draws up plans for expansion in Aiken
Opera students do more than singing for university's Oktoberfest
Tattoos leave colorful mark on Hollywood's body of work
'Dragon Quest' will please all players
'Motel' guest helps boy learn about love, connection
Dogs' defense on hot seat
ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia's defense will take the same 13-step program into Saturday's home game against Vanderbilt that it used last week against Tennessee.
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.
Tattoos leave colorful mark on Hollywood's body of work
Once an enthusiasm deemed suitable for only sailors and hard-time convicts, the tattoo has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years.
Spurrier still ranting over close victory
Spurrier still ranting over close victory
Changing South Carolina's losing culture grows more frustrating for Steve Spurrier with every game.
Area marching bands will participate in fundraiser competition
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
Silver Bluff High School marching band will perform at Disney park
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