Rogers, Tigers on verge of World Series
DETROIT - From the very first day of spring training, Jim Leyland demanded that his Detroit Tigers walk with the swagger of World Series champions.
Rogers, Tigers on verge of World Series
Game 3 start is pushed up
DETROIT - Nick Swisher trotted out to right field and, with freak October flurries swirling at Comerica Park, plopped onto his back and began making mock snow angels.
Carpenter bumped to Game 2
NEW YORK - Chris Carpenter left rainy Shea Stadium on Wednesday night figuring there was a good chance St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa would bump him up to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
Everything revolves around college football
Atlanta loses Ray to Kansas City
Atlanta loses Ray to Kansas City
The Atlanta Braves left reliever Ken Ray unprotected and the Kansas City Royals claimed the 31-year-old journeyman who unexpectedly surfaced prior to the 2006 season.
Strengthening workplace relationships can alleviate some anxiety
We've all had one. Or, we know someone who has. The bad boss. They can range from simply incompetent to downright nasty - and cause employees stress and kill productivity.
AT&T waits for FCC vote
WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission is putting off for a day its consideration of AT&T Inc.'s proposed takeover of BellSouth Corp., a mega-deal that some government officials want to examine more closely.
Lots on Tupelo receive no bids on eBay
A chance to watch the Masters Tournament from your backyard? Who wouldn't jump at the chance? So far, it seems, no one did.
Lots on Tupelo receive no bids on eBay
Exhibition center gains support
Strengthening workplace relationships can alleviate some anxiety
Biz bits
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Grocer Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is still losing money as it prepares to emerge from bankruptcy, but its sales are higher, overhead is lower and liquidity and vendor credit are better, witnesses testified Friday.
Human remains posted on eBay investigated
Exhibition center gains support
Members of the Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a motion on Thursday to support building a $25 million exhibition center in the downtown area.
Human remains posted on eBay investigated
PORT HURON, Mich. - Officials are trying to track down the origins of a mummified human skeleton that a Michigan woman tried to sell on eBay.
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Tigers devour Owls
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - James Davis ran for 138 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries - all in the first half - to help No. 12 Clemson rout Temple 63-9 on Thursday night.
Tigers devour Owls
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - James Davis ran for 138 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries - all in the first half - to help No. 12 Clemson rout Temple 63-9 on Thursday night.
Michigan coaches are threatened
University of Michigan police have arrested a 23-year-old man they say stalked and sent threatening e-mails to football coach Lloyd Carr.
Savannah State's 'tired' of talking about losses
Savannah State's 'tired' of talking about losses
To become acquainted with the CSRA Classic, first-year Savannah State football coach Theo Lemon watched a videotape of the Tigers' performance against Bethune-Cookman last season.
Michigan coaches are threatened
Jackets, Dogs hope recruits make splash
Turner makes fool of himself - again
The world is cleaning our clock
The world is cleaning our clock
Will the Bagel Factory someday represent the last of America's manufacturing base?
Terrorists winning in Europe
A recent incident in Berlin explains why some in the West believe radical Islam has already conquered Europe. At the request of German security officers, a prominent Berlin opera house shut down a three-year-old production of Mozart's (King) Idomeneo.
Darfur is United Nations' failure
The primary reason the civilized world brought the United Nations into existence in 1945 was to prevent, or at least punish, horrendous crimes against humanity, especially Nazi-style genocide. If the global body could carry out that fundamental mission, even if it could do nothing else, it would be worth preserving.
Turner makes fool of himself - again
Whenever you think Ted Turner can't get any more ridiculous, he does.
Ecology lab needs rescue again
The Savannah River Ecology Lab's annual Perils of Pauline scare story is under way. But unlike the old fictionalized movie serial, the lab's struggle-to-survive drama is all too real. And you can't be sure it'll escape a deadly, last-minute fate.
Darfur is United Nations' failure
Ecology lab needs rescue again
British actor is not afraid to step into Capote role
Toby Jones has one of the toughest acts to follow in cinema history. The British actor stars as Truman Capote in Infamous, the story of the author's dark journey to create the true-crime novel In Cold Blood, an experience so traumatic it left him an emotional wreck for the rest of his life.
Fishing Tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
Thurmond full of anglers
Catching largemouth bass on Thurmond Lake this week isn't a secret. Just go to any main river point or hump during the early morning, midmorning and even late afternoon, cast a top-water lure and hang on.
Continent is scattered with Osage orange trees
Continent is scattered with Osage orange trees
A couple of weeks ago, a woman brought an unusual fruit to a master gardener function to ask me for its identification.
Ask before you buy compost
Are you ready for spring planting? You might as well get the ground ready wherever you've already cleared away vegetables or annual flowers. And one of the best things you can do to get the ground ready is to apply compost.
Palmer's tournament days are over
SPRING, Texas - Arnold Palmer tearfully said it was time to stop playing competitive golf after withdrawing from a Champions Tour event early in the first round.
Palmer's tournament days are over
Pair share Vegas lead
LAS VEGAS - Bob Tway and Steve Flesch had 8-under par rounds Thursday to share the first-round lead in the Frys.com Open.
Fans support Laney in first game at long-awaited new stadium
Defense plays offense for Devils
Screaming Devils add to Aquinas' misery
No. 1 vs. No. 2 has small towns abuzz
First-half onslaught lifts Thomson
Josey's Daggett scores four touchdowns in rout
Irmo hands Aiken its 1st loss, again
Special teams put end to Hawks' run
Power Polls
The area's top 10 prep football teams after the eighth week of the season as voted on by members of The Augusta Chronicle and WJBF NewsChannel 6 sports departments, plus selected other media around the area. A first-place vote is worth 10 points; a 10th-place is worth one point. First-place votes for each team are in parentheses.
Irmo hands Aiken its 1st loss, again
COLUMBIA - The costly turnovers. The inopportune penalties. The Swiss cheese defense.
Mustangs blow out Swansea
On the game's first play from scrimmage, Midland Valley quarterback Brett Godwin rolled out left and hit tight end Nick Cates for a 74-yard touchdown.
First-half onslaught lifts Thomson
Thomson didn't punt the ball against Butler last night. It didn't need to.
Friday Night flashback
An upstart Irish squad entered the contest with a 6-1 record, seeking their fourth win over the Screaming Devils in 22 meetings.
Defense plays offense for Devils
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - Lincoln County's offense had all the preseason hype, but it's the Red Devils' defense that keeps the No. 2 team in the state rolling toward the Class A title defense.
Key Matchups
LAST WEEK: Screven County and Laney each had a bye.
Link doesn't miss mark
In a game measured in yards, Harlem coach Jimmie Lewis was amazed at the difference a foot made in the Bulldogs' 22-14 win over Glenn Hills.
A Dream-Come-True Debut
There were close to 10,000 fans on hand for the debut game at Lucy C. Laney Memorial Stadium.
Screaming Devils add to Aquinas' misery
Warren County quarterback Tommy Seals broke an option play for a 45-yard touchdown run with 1:30 left in the second quarter to give the Screaming Devils a 23-0 lead at halftime.
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Josey's Daggett scores four touchdowns in rout
Josey senior quarterback Danny Daggett ran right, then scrambled back to his left and threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to receiver Carl Simms with 5:13 remaining in the second quarter.
No place like home
They were the team without a home.
Big hit seals victory
Nursing a slim three-point advantage with two minutes remaining, South Aiken linebacker Corey Beard came around the right side and blindsided Lexington quarterback Sean Devereaux at the 2-yard line, knocking the ball away. Beard's teammate, Chuck Woody, recovered the fumble in the end zone for an improbable touchdown, clinching the victory for the home squad.
Player of the Week
LAST WEEK: Bradley ran the ball 15 times for 91 yards in a 27-21 overtime victory at Chapin. Bradley scored on runs of 1, 1 and 5 yards. All of those touchdowns came at key moments. He scored the lone first-half touchdown for the Mustangs, who trailed by 14 points late in the third quarter. After Midland Valley pulled within seven, Bradley helped tie the contest with five minutes remaining. In overtime, he gave the Mustangs the win with his 5-yard scamper - the team's second win in two weeks on the final play of the game. His three touchdowns pushed his season total to 11.
Prep football scores
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Rashad James hit Neal David on a 14-yard touchdown pass in overtime to lift unbeaten Swainsboro to a 21-14 victory over Westside on Friday night in a Region 3-AA game.
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Fans support Laney in first game at long-awaited new stadium
Eighth-grader Alexis Ross isn't a Laney Wildcat yet, but she was so excited to see Laney High School play in their new stadium Friday night. "It's like a new beginning and I'm getting a chance to see it," she said. "Next year, I'll be starting my freshman year (at Laney) with a new stadium. We'll be starting a new school year together."
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Special teams put end to Hawks' run
BAMBERG, S.C. - The good times enjoyed in the regular season the past four years by Blackville-Hilda ended abruptly on Friday the 13th at a frenzied Leon Maxwell Stadium.
Week 7 Statistics
Weekly statistics for From the Huddle are due by noon each Wednesday. Fax them to (706) 823-3408 or send them via e-mail to Jeff Sentell at jeff.sentell@augustachronicle.com.
No. 1 vs. No. 2 has small towns abuzz
You've probably seen the movies or heard the stories about communities so enthralled with their high school football team that everything in town shuts down on Friday night.
Week 7 Statistics
Weekly statistics for From the Huddle are due by noon each Wednesday. Fax them to (706) 823-3408 or send them via e-mail to Jeff Sentell at jeff.sentell@augustachronicle.com.
Everything revolves around college football
Long-range planning works best in the short term.
Roper deserves superior court post
Democrats' disinformation is working
Would you agree the term "right-wing Christian" is right out of the Democratic National Committee's playbook, a pejorative slogan created to define Republicans/political opponents in the eyes of the uncommitted?Diego Sevi, Augusta
There's a lot at stake in this election
Roper deserves superior court post
It has probably been close to 15 years since I have seen or talked to David Roper. I was his neighbor for about six or seven years.Bill Quattlebaum, Evans
Youth could benefit from military draft
There's a lot at stake in this election
The coming midterm elections will be a battle of wills among continuing low taxes; less government; removal of the death tax; and vigorously prosecuting child predators on the Internet and on the streets of America.Floyd Brown, Grovetown
The truth about delinquent taxes
Bush administration is incompetent
Regarding your Oct. 9 editorial "In a glass House - and Senate" and an Oct. 11 column by Cal Thomas ("Continue the GOP majority"): While there are rogues among Democrats and Republicans, it looks worse when Republicans slip.
Democrats' disinformation is working
Bush administration is incompetent
The truth about delinquent taxes
As a matter of introduction, I work in the delinquent department of the Richmond County Tax Commissioner's Office. I am not a politician. My purpose in writing this column is to clear up some misconceptions about our office and to give the facts to the public about delinquent accounts.
Youth could benefit from military draft
Your Oct. 1 editorial "Ganging up on the gang problem" quoted Augusta State University Athletic Director Clint Bryant, saying, "the end of the military draft is one of the contributors to the problem" of gang activities in the area. That is true.
Volkswagen GTI is hot hatchback
Now at a mall near you: Massage
Now at a mall near you: Massage
Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Relax. Now ponder the meaning of massage.
Volkswagen GTI is hot hatchback
The moment I sat in the 2007 Volkswagen GTI, I had flashbacks of exhilaration - going through the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, driving Highway 1 in northern California.
Lynx cut two players, pick up defenseman
The Augusta Lynx on Friday added defenseman Nathan Saunders, who was assigned by the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, and released forward Jay Latulippe and defenseman Jeff Mason.
Lynx cut two players, pick up defenseman
Ferguson makes first of 'difficult' decisions
Ferguson makes first of 'difficult' decisions
Bob Ferguson knows what 25-year-old rookie Jarrett Robertson felt Thursday afternoon, sitting in the Augusta Lynx coach's office on the first day of roster cuts.
News you can use
Events scheduled for this week include:
Across the region
SAVANNAH, GA. - A major audit of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is near completion, and details could be released next month
Teenager gets 20-year sentence for robberies
Rodriques Dukes began a prison sentence Friday that is longer than his time on Earth so far.
Bananas in the Peach State?
Emma Lovett's neighbors call it a tiny miracle.
Funeral for Louisville mayor to be held today
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services are planned today for the mayor of Louisville, who died earlier this week.
Lynx reacquire top scorer
The Augusta Lynx have signed center Jamie Johnson, the ECHL team's leading scorer two seasons ago, and he might join the team for Sunday's afternoon scrimmage, coach Bob Ferguson said Saturday.
Lawyer accused of DUI in wreck
Richmond County sheriff's deputies have arrested an Augusta lawyer who is charged with trying to flee from a minor wreck while drunk early Friday morning, police said.
National Hills will stay open, get funds
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
City to contract collections
Delinquent taxpayers in Richmond County can expect to hear from tax officials about their overdue accounts in coming months.
Ex-UGA coach dies in fire after crash
ATHENS, Ga. - The man who perished in a barn fire in Oconee County on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as former University of Georgia football player and longtime assistant football coach Sam Mrvos.
Perdue-Taylor debate gets loud
Casino boat runs out of luck
DARIEN, Ga. - Less than two weeks after it sank on the Darien waterfront, the former casino boat Atlantic Star is headed for an upland burial.
Photo: Here's one she might like ...
Cheryl Johnson, a co-owner of Private Collections of Myrtle Beach, S.C., shows a hat to the Rev. Larry McCutcheon, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, S.C.
Columbia County hopefuls take stage
Eleven candidates vying for four elected positions touted their qualifications at a Thursday forum in Evans.
Relay to benefit military families
A frightfully long run on Friday the 13th will help military families whose loved ones are far from home this holiday season.
Authority says First Friday to continue
NAACP boycott to stand
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford asked the NAACP to end its economic boycott of the state Thursday, saying he doesn't think it is a productive way to protest the Confederate flag on statehouse grounds.
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
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Kid of the Day
J' nai Coach, of North Augusta, is today's kid of the day.
450th Ordnance Co. to hold deactivation ceremony today
Few clear to run for mayor
Former fire chief Ronnie Few cleared a final hurdle Thursday in securing his place in the race to become the next mayor of Augusta.
Photo: Here's one she might like ...
Two men charged in invasion
Two south Augusta men were arrested Thursday morning after police said they invaded a home on Lumpkin Road.
Diabetes research unit lands $15 million grant
Rants and raves
DON'T YOU THINK it's time we started the draft again?
Fire safety campaign launched
AIKEN - There's a right way to burn yard debris.
Relay to benefit military families
Decision without vote irks authority
Downtown Development Authority members were clearly unhappy Thursday with a leader's decision to cut ties with the popular First Friday event without taking a vote.
Group to continue festival
In an It's a Wonderful Life turn, the downtown group that dropped First Friday has had a change of heart.
Standoff leads to charges
A Burke County man was arrested early Thursday after a lengthy standoff and hostage situation, police said.
Kids get a kick out of after-school classes
Born with a heart condition that has already required two surgeries, 9-year-old Chase Borders took up karate to improve his health.
University to try alcohol program
Grad students tuition affected students
ATLANTA - When officials with the University System of Georgia announced the "Fixed for Four" tuition program earlier this year, among those who were excluded from the policy were graduate students.
Lovely day for dog-walking
Matt Pernell, of Augusta, walks his dogs Choco (far right) and Chino along the lower portion of Riverwalk Augusta in downtown Thursday.
450th Ordnance Co. to hold deactivation ceremony today
AIKEN - After more than 50 years in Aiken, the Army's 450th Ordnance Co. has officially been downsized and is now a detachment of a larger reserve unit in Georgia.
Donations pouring in for candidates
Science center hits landmark
AIKEN - A string trio sent classical favorites through the air Thursday night to usher in the 20th anniversary of the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
Rants and raves
DON'T YOU THINK it's time we started the draft again?
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Michelle Furmage of North Augusta.
Few still on ballot
It's official: Ronnie Few will be on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Not quite 'the big one'
Robert Burnett laughs at the tiny fish he caught at one of the ponds at Diamond Lakes Park in Augusta.
Attack leads to woman's death
A woman who was attacked in January and was left unable to care for herself died early Friday morning, officials said.
Visit to ER may cost you
A flood of patients with minor complaints into the Emergency Department has prompted Doctors Hospital to start charging some of them an upfront fee to be seen.
Across the area
Augusta State University President William A. Bloodworth Jr. announced during a meeting of his cabinet Thursday morning that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Donations pouring in for candidates
The campaign race to replace the retiring Superior Court chief judge in the Augusta Judicial Circuit is proving to be expensive.
Kids get a kick out of after-school classes
Around town
Events scheduled for today include.
University to try alcohol program
ATHENS, Ga. - Students who violate the University of Georgia's alcohol and drug policies more than once soon could be randomly tested for alcohol under a drug court-modeled program UGA soon will adopt.
Columbia County hopefuls take stage
Ex-UGA coach dies in fire after crash
Grant allows collaboration on DNA study
Funeral for Louisville mayor to be held today
Georgian admits he aided Hamas
Woman attacked in January dies
A woman who was attacked in January and was left unable to care for herself died early this morning, officials said.
Governor's plea
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was the state's lone gubernatorial candidate to participate in Thursday's roundtable discussion at the NAACP's state convention in Augusta, where the organization has convened for the second time since boycotting the Palmetto State in 2000. Mr. Sanford asked the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to end its economic boycott, saying "I think we can engage our energies in a more effective (way)."
Lawyer accused of DUI in wreck
Grant allows collaboration on DNA study
The Medical College of Georgia will partner with the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University to study repairing DNA through a multimillion-dollar federal grant, university officials are planning to announce today.
Diabetes research unit lands $15 million grant
One of the more powerful weapons in the fight against the damage from diabetes is a bank of computer servers inside a room at Medical College of Georgia. And they have also pulled in the school's largest grant so far.
Small helicopter crashes at Aiken airport
No one was injured when a small experimental helicopter crashed after takeoff Saturday at the Aiken Municipal Airport, a county official said.
Grad students tuition affected students
Across the region
PERRY, GA. - Gov. Sonny Perdue and Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor came out swinging in their first debate in the race for governor Thursday night before a raucous crowd at the Georgia State Fairgrounds.
Teenager gets 20-year sentence for robberies
Georgian admits he aided Hamas
ROME, Ga. - By all appearances, the worshippers of the makeshift mosque down Rome's Hughes Street were doing the best they could to blend in.
Across the area
A 14-year-old Jackson Middle School pupil pleaded guilty to one count of disturbing schools and one count of a bomb threat Thursday, according to Assistant Solicitor Serena McDaniel, who prosecutes family court cases for the 2nd Judicial Circuit.
Decision without vote irks authority
National Hills will stay open, get funds
National Hills Elementary School parents came prepared to plead for the survival of their small neighborhood school.
Perdue-Taylor debate gets loud
PERRY, Ga. - Before a raucous crowd at the Georgia State Fairgrounds, Gov. Sonny Perdue and Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor came out swinging in their first debate in the race for governor.
Fallen friend won't be forgotten
For three Burke County graduates, the 14th CSRA Classic isn't about the "Clash of the Tigers," the battle of the bands or the Foxie Posse tailgate party.
The torment goes worldwide, but 'The Grudge 2' isn't as scary
The torment goes worldwide, but 'The Grudge 2' isn't as scary
The tormented souls from "The Grudge" are still tormented, but they're taking their pain on a world tour in "The Grudge 2."
NASCAR notebook
CONCORD, N.C. -- Benny Parsons no longer is a cancer patient. He's a cancer survivor.
Earnhardt focuses on future
CONCORD, N.C. - At worst, Dale Earnhardt Jr. thought he'd be 50 points out of first place in the Chase for the Championship heading into tonight's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Now he's 106 points back.
Blaney takes wild victory
CONCORD, N.C. -- Dave Blaney wound up the winner Friday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway in a NASCAR Busch Series finish that included red flag stoppages for a scoring glitch and a crash by Carl Edwards and Casey Mears while battling for the win.
Riggs races to another pole position at Lowe's
CONCORD, N.C. - Scott Riggs remained perfect in qualifying at Lowe's Motor Speedway by winning the pole Thursday night for the third time this season.
Riggs races to another pole position at Lowe's
CONCORD, N.C. - Scott Riggs remained perfect in qualifying at Lowe's Motor Speedway by winning the pole Thursday night for the third time this season.
Atlanta's Wright and Memphis' Ffriend each suspended a game
NEW YORK - Atlanta Hawks forward Lorenzen Wright and Memphis Grizzlies forward Kimani Ffriend were each suspended Friday for a game after both players threw a punch during a shoving match earlier this week.
Atlanta's Wright and Memphis' Ffriend each suspended a game
Jackets, Dogs hope recruits make splash
ATLANTA - Georgia and Georgia Tech will be anxious for a fresh start after poor finishes last season as basketball practice opens this week.
Bills' Vincent waits for request to be honored
Culpepper heads the list of duds
John Whitehead (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. John W. Whitehead, Sr. of Wallace Street entered into rest Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are three daughters, Linda Whitehead, Lithonia, Ga., Senora Whitehead Hampton, Ga. Lenore Whitehead (Sam) Whaley, Augusta; one son, John Whitehead, Jr., Augusta; one sister, Laura Wilson, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; two brothers, Edward Whitehead, Atlantic Beach, Fla. and Freddie Whitehead, St. Petersburg, Fla.; mother-in-law, Mary Wakefield, Arlington, Ga.; seven grandchildren; dear friend, Lillie Anthony, Augusta; a host of other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Martha Gill Kennedy (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mrs. Martha Gill Kennedy, 102, died Saturday, October 7, 2006. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Ervington Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors are one daughter, one son, one sister, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Cave Funeral Service, Inc.
George Porter (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - George Blair Porter, Sr. passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006. He will always be loved by his wife, Eloise Herring Porter; son, George Blair Porter, Jr. and wife Diana Porter; his daughters, Janie Porter, Marlene Porter and Frankie Porter Braswell and her husband, Bobby Braswell Jr.; grandchildren, Kate Mills and husband Peter Kakaletris, Emmalyne Braswell and J.B. Braswell, James (Tara) Jones, Jason (Allison) Jones, Laura (Michael) Sigwald, Sarah (Joshua) Morris and Jacob Jones; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Oliver Porter. Mr. Porter served in the U.S. Army in WWII, was a retired sheet metal worker and loved being with his family, going to family reunions and camping with friends. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Mizpah Methodist Church in Clyo, Ga. at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Bobby Braswell Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 13, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mizpah Methodist Church in care of Lisa Sowell, 3889 Springfield Road, Newington, Ga. 30446. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
George Porter (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Blair Porter, Sr. passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006. He will always be loved by his wife, Eloise Herring Porter; son, George Blair Porter, Jr. and wife Diana Porter; his daughters, Janie Porter, Marlene Porter and Frankie Porter Braswell and her husband, Bobby Braswell Jr.; grandchildren, Kate Mills and husband Peter Kakaletris, Emmalyne Braswell and J.B. Braswell, James (Tara) Jones, Jason (Allison) Jones, Laura (Michael) Sigwald, Sarah (Joshua) Morris and Jacob Jones; seven great-grandchildren; brother Oliver Porter. Mr. Porter served in the U.S. Army in WWII, was a retired sheet metal worker and loved being with his family, going to family reunions and camping with friends. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Mizpah Methodist Church in Clyo, Ga. at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Bobby Braswell Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mizpah Methodist church in care of Lisa Sowell, 3889 Springfield Road, Newington, Ga. 30446.
Joe Ann Howard (BARTOW, Ga.)
BARTOW, Ga. - Mrs. Joe Ann Parker Howard entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 in Bartow, GA. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Tarvers Grove Baptist Church in Bartow, GA with Rev. J. C. Green officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Anthony Strowbridge, Hosea Strowbridge, Kevin Grier, Walter Lee Jackson, Eugene Jackson, Ronnie Castleberry and Lester Jackson. Her survivors are her parents, Charleston, Sr. and Mattie Parker of Bartow, Georgia; one daughter, Jasmine Howard, Bartow, Georgia; one son, Johnnie Bractley, Jr., Bartow, GA; two sisters, Jennifer Parker and Phyllis (Alexander) Wilcher, Wadley, GA; two brothers, Stacey (Shannon) Parker, Stockton, CA and Charleston Parker, Jr., Bartow, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Hudson Mortuary, 144 Butts Street, Wadley, GA in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Anna M. Moss (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Anna M. Moss, 77, of Birdie Drive entered into rest October 13, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Ms. Moss, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Martin, Augusta and John Thomas Martin, Brooklyn; two daughters, Frances (Earnest) Burnside, Augusta and Delilah Martin, Central Islip, N.Y.; two brothers, Rev. Eddie (Julia) Moss, North Augusta and Henry Moss, North Carolina; one sister, Evelyn Moss, Brooklyn; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
James Fitts (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mr. James Alfred "Charlie" Fitts of Willow St., who entered into rest on October 7, 2006, will be conducted this Saturday October 14, 2006, at 11AM at Old Time Way Church with Reverend Mark Walden officiating. Interment will be at Walker Memorial Park. Friends may call the home of his sister Michelle Fitts of C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Funeral Home
Padma N. Amin (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mrs. Padma N. Amin, 52, beloved wife of Navnitkumar S. Amin, entered into rest Thursday, October 12, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Amin was born in India and had moved to the Augusta area twelve years ago. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2006 from the Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez. Additional survivors include two sons; Mital Amin of Springfield, IL, and Parin Amin of Martinez and three brothers; Bhupen Patel, Thakore Patel, and Narendra Patel. 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.
Robert Buschardt (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Robert Henry Buschardt, 65, of Wire Rd. Thomson, Ga. entered into rest October 13, 2006 at Thomson Manor . Mr. Buschardt was born in El Paso, Texas and was the son of the late Ernest H. Buschardt and the late Minnie Jane Buschardt. He was a retired SFC from the U. S. Army and had lived in Thomson for the past 14 years coming from Hilton Head , S. C. Mr. Buschardt was also a Catholic and a member of the VFW. Survivors include: wife: Debra Ferron Buschardt, Thomson, Ga.; sons, William Ernest Buschardt- Rio Rancho, N. Mexico, Robert Harry Buschardt, Arizona, Joseph " Tommy " Redd, Hephzibah, Ga.; daughter, Amanda B. Newman- Martinez, Ga.; brother, John Buschardt, Kingman, Arizona and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2006 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ronald Young officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Graveside services will be held at 2;00 p.m. , Monday, October 16, 2006 at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton , Ga. with Military Honors. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, GA. 595-4100 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
L. George (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at the Medical College of Georgia Friday, October 6, 2006, Miss Johnescia L. George. Miss George was a native of Augusta and a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church, Columbia County, Ga., of which Rev. Daniel Ramsey is pastor. 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. and Mrs. Herman (Carrie) Farmer; and a host of uncles, aunts, great-aunts, great-uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, from Beulah Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Ramsey officiating. Interment will be in South View Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence or at the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA since the 1800's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Sherry Rose Murphy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, October 13, 2006, at Augusta Hills Nursing Home, Ms Sherry Rose Murphy of Augusta. Ms. Murphy was a native of Tennessee. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Alleluia Community. Survivors include her brothers and sisters in the Lord at St. Joseph Parrish and the Alleluia Community. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 16, 2006, 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father John Lyons celebrant and Deacon Greg Bernard homilist. Interment will follow at the Alleluia Community Cemetery in Dearing, GA. The Vigil for the Deceased will take place on Sunday, October 15, 2006, 7:00 PM, with a visitation following the service at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Thomas Poteet & Son, 214 Davis Road, Augusta 30907 (706) 364-8484 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Cynthia Miller (LAUDERDALE, FL.)
LAUDERDALE, FL. - Cynthia Judy Holly Miller, 50, died Monday, October 9, 2006. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Jordan Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Theodore Miller, her mother, three step-daughters, three step-sons, three sisters and one brother. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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. 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 4410 Roxbury Drive, Evans, Ga., at 10:15 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Barbara Richardson (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Barbara Ann Johnson Richardson departed this life on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia - Augusta. Services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday October 14, 2006 at Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Rev. R.L. Whitehead officiating. Survivors include her daughters, Regina Ednita (Jonathan Lee) Wimberly, Waynesboro, Ga. and Laverna Sharee Richardson, Statesboro, Ga.; mother, Mrs. Bonnie Dean Cook, Millen, Ga.; brothers, James L. Davis, Millen, Ga. and Marvin L. Davis, Augusta, Ga.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Dwight's Funeral Home, Inc, 326 Old Waynesboro Road, Millen, Ga. 478-982-1667. 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 Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 12 noon at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden with Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr. officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday prior to the service. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
D. Byron Burt (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Mr. D. Byron Burt, 60, of 106 Chinaberry Lane, Louisville, Ga., died Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the Jefferson Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Athens, Ga. moved to Louisville, Ga. in 1969, Mr. Burt was a self-employed aerial applicator. He was a member and an elder of the Louisville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. He served on the Louisville City Council from 1991-2001, then in 2002 was elected Mayor of Louisville and was serving until his death. He owned and operated Burt's Aircraft Service for 30 years. He was a mason. Mr. Burt was also a wonderful husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Connie Pritchett Burt of Louisville; one son, Major Joel E. Burt and wife Vicky of Troy, Illinois; one daughter, Bonnie B. Jolley and husband Bobby of Normal, Illinois; three grandchildren, Sarah Ashley and Mason Byron Burt of Troy, Illinois and Burt Jefferson Jolley of Normal, Illinois; his mother, Mildred Saxon Burt of Winterville, Georgia; one brother, Dennis M. Burt of Anderson, S.C.; one sister Crystal Gabriel and husband Dan of Jasper, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews also survived. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the Louisville A.R.P. Church with the Reverend Will Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to service. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening. Pallbearers are Kenneth Bond, Brad Campbell, Phil Prichard, Adam Gabriel, Luke Gabriel, and Buddy Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be City Administrator and City Council, Elders of the Church, and Poponalins. Contributions may also be made to the Louisville Presbyterian Church. Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Louisville is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie James Walker (BALTIMORE, Md.)
BALTIMORE, Md. - Mr. Willie James "Fat Sam" Walker, 60, of Pentridge Road, Baltimore, Md., entered they Master's Joy on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Baltimore. The funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2006, at the Old Storm Branch Baptist Church, North Augusta, with Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Irvin, Pastor/Officiating. The interment will immediately follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Langley, S.C. Mr. Walker was a native of Aiken County and a member of the Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. He had lived in Maryland since 1971. The life and Love of "Fat Sam" will forever be embedded in the hearts and minds of his loving survivors: his wife of 35 years, Geneva Walker, Baltimore; two sons, Kevin and Derrick Walker, both of Baltimore; four grandchildren, Koya Kamia, Kayla and Amaiya Walker, all of Baltimore; his mother, Luella Walker, Clearwater, S.C.; two brothers, John Willie McGruder,Clearwater and Bobby Walker, Baltimore; three sisters, Frances Nixon and Mary Walker, both of Newark, N.J. and Daisy Drayton, Evans; his mother-in-law, Carrie Williams, Langley; five sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, one aunt, two uncles and a host of other very saddened extended relatives and compassionate friends that will remember the life an legacy of this great man. The family will be receiving friends at the residence of his mother-in-law, Carrie Williams, 147 Jones Circle, Langley, S.C. The viewing will be held Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the church. Cheatham Funeral Homes, Inc., 3187 Augusta Rd. (Hwy. 421), Langley, S.C. (803) 593-0660. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dave White (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - The funeral services for Mr. Dave White will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Willie James Jackson, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Thompson Bridge Cemetery. A kind, loving and devoted family will cherish his memories. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, (706) 554-5500.
Dorothy Wright (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Wright of Lee Street entered into rest Sunday, October 8, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at D'Antignac Street Church of Christ with Bro. Roland Cumbee officiating. Burial will be at Southview Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 1:30 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Sally L. Askew (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mrs. Sally L. Askew, who entered into rest on October 10, 2006, will be conducted this Saturday October 14, 2006, at 2:30PM at First Ebenezer Baptist Church with Reverend Moses Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
Gregory Holaway (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - Gregory Darrell Holaway, 42, died at MCG October 11, 2006 Wednesday night. He is survived by a daughter, granddaughter and five brothers. Memorial services were held Friday, October 13, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2597 Atomic Road, Beech Island, S.C. For any questions, call the family at 803-827-1749.
Sanka Mack (BELLE GLADE, FL)
BELLE GLADE, FL - Funeral services for Mr. Sanka Mack, Jr., 62, will be held Sat, Oct. 14, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the Jones Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery. Family maybe contacted at the residence of his sister, Dorothy Mack, 611 Walker St., Louisville. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Charles B. Tomes (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Mr. Charles B. "C.B." Tomes entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel with Rev. Rodney Bishop officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to defray cost at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906.
Robert V. Wilson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Thursday, night, October 12, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Mr. Robert V. "Little Reb" Wilson, of North Augusta, GA. Born in and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, he was a son of the late Jerome and Kathleen Ergle Wilson. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Wilson, affectionately known as "Little Reb", loved to deer hunt and fish and retired from Hickory Knob State Park where he had been a ranger. He was a member of Midvalley Baptist Church where he had formerly served as a deacon and was currently attending Sweetwater Baptist Church. A World War II veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Army and was the recipient of a purple heart. Mr. Wilson is survived by daughters, Sherry Ann McMurtree, (Lonnie) North Augusta, SC and Kathy Wilson Thompson, Warrenville, SC; sons, Danny V. Wilson, (Sherri) North Augusta, SC, Eddie Wilson, (Judy) Langley, SC, and Ken Wilson, (Judy) North Augusta, SC; brothers, Billy Wilson, Langley, SC and Jerry Wilson, (Joyce) Aiken, SC; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Carl Wilson and Ladson Wilson and also a sister, Joyce Hamrick. Funeral services will be held Sunday, afternoon, October 15, 2006 at 2 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC, with Rev. Dr. Paul W. Noe officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be Freddie Leopard, Thomas Cadiere, Scott McGregor, Trey Gattis, Russ Johnson, Clay Frost, Jason Kulp, and Barry Pierce. The family has asked memorials in memory of Mr. Wilson be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. www.Cancer.org Friends may call at the home of Sherry and Lonnie McMurtree, 214 Irene St., North Augusta, SC. (Bel-Clear Heights Subdivision) The family will receive friends (tonight) Saturday, evening, October 14, 2006 from 6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Christine Ivey (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. - Mrs. Christine Ivey died Monday, October 9th at Warrenton Health and Rehab Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Ivey will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Greenwood Baptist Church, Barnett, Ga. with Rev. Coleman Hayes, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Nevater Person, Warrenton and Willie Mae (Gene) Eleby, Knoxville, Tenn.; one brother, Titus (Lenora) Hampton, Atlanta; one devoted niece, Bonnie Moss of Warrenton; other relatives and sorrowing friends. Friends and relatives may call at the residence of Mrs. Bonnie Moss, 108 Amber Run Court, or at the Dawson' Mortuary, 98 Hopgood St., Warrenton, Ga. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Marguerite Balmer (DEARING, Ga.)
DEARING, Ga. - Mrs. Marguerite Balmer, wife of the late Chester Balmer, entered into rest October 13, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday October 17, 2006, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Thomson, Ga., with the Father William Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Alleluia Community Cemetery, Dearing, Ga. Starling Funeral Home, Hwy 78, Harlem, Ga. - Email condolence to the family at starling@familink.com
Tyler Nichols (JACKSONVILLE, FL.)
JACKSONVILLE, FL. - Austin Tyler Nichols, infant son of Andrew and Jennifer Nichols, entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Graveside services will be this Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Reverend John Arnett officiating. Pallbearers will be Tony Nichols, Charles Nichols, Wilfred LaPrade, Jr. and Michael LaPrade. Others surviving Austin include his sister, Brooke Ashleigh Nichols; his maternal grandparents, Marion LaPrade of Augusta and Wilfred LaPrade, Sr. of Thomson, GA; and his paternal grandparents, Charles and Annette Nichols of Waynesboro, GA. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Brunnon C. Normand (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Brunnon C. "Bruno" Normand, age 92, wife of Frances Norman, entered into rest on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the V.A. Hospital in Augusta. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2006 at the residence from 3 to 5 p.m. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in the Sunday morning edition of the Augusta Chronicle. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA. 706-860-6166.
Mildred B. Martin (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mrs. Mildred Brown Martin, age 88, died Thursday October 12, 2006 at Ogeechee Hospice in Statesboro. She was born in Haralson County, a homemaker and a member of the Elam Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Jon Aaron Martin and her daughter, Cecelia M. Ginn. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Elam Baptist Church with Dr. Maurice Crower and Rev. Kevin Farmer officiating. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony (Gloria) Martin of Millen; two grandchildren, Allison Martin of Savannah and Anthony Martin, Jr. of Atlanta; and a son-in-law, Jimmy M. Ginn of Stateboro. Visitation will be Friday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Earnestine Smith (SARDIS, Ga.)
SARDIS, Ga. - The homegoing service for Mrs. Earnestine Smith will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerome Herrington officiating. Interment will be in Beech Branch Cemetery. Her memories will forever be cherished by her loving and devoted family. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, (706) 554-5500.
Larry Arnold Taylor (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Larry Arnold Taylor will be held this afternoon 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. Larry will be placed in the church at 1 o'clock this afternoon. 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 Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
Bobby J. Washington (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Bobby J. Washington, 42 for Dan Street, Augusta will be held Sat. Oct. 14, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at the Shiloh C.M.E. Church and Cemetery. Mr. Washington was a native of Washington County. He was owner of S. and K Trucking. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Washington of Augusta; mother, Mary Washington of Davisboro; children, Shante' Grant of Augusta, Khamarris Washington and Keyanni Gibbons of Sandersville; siblings, Clinton (Deller) Washington, Teresa (Tyrone) Gonder of Dublin and Chalisa (Terry) Sampson of Davisboro; other relatives and friends. Family maybe contacted at the residence of his mother, 146 Breezy Hill Rd., Davisboro. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Thomas Rodney Scott (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Rodney Scott, age 90, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Hospice of Savannah. Visitation: Saturday, October 14, 2006, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2006, at Newington United Methodist Church with Rev. Gordon Goodwill officiating. Interment at Effingham Memorial Gardens. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. 912-564-2331.
Freddie Morgan (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Freddie Lee 'Peanut' Morgan, 46, of 1147 Foley St., Louisville, will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. at the Gordon Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery Family may be contacted at the residence of his sister, Thelma Reese, 1055 Wrens Lane, Louisville. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dolan Brown (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
TWIN CITY, Ga. - Dolan Edward Brown, Jr., 77, died Friday, October 13, 2006. Funeral services are Sunday, October 15, 2:00 p.m. at the Twin City First Baptist in Twin City with Dr. William Perry officiating. Interment will be in Brinson Family Cemetery near Swainsboro, Ga. The family will receive friends at Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary Saturday evening 6 to 8 p.m. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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. Mrs. Wilds was a native of Augusta and had lived in Connecticut for 40 years. Survivors are her husband, Robert Wilds; 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.
James A. Brinson (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - James A. (Jimmy) Brinson, Jr., Col. U. S. M. C., Retired, age 61, of Buford died suddenly Thursday October 12, 2006. Graveside Services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Millen Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour Crowe-Fields Funeral Home.
Thomas J. Williams (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Thomas J. Williams, 79, of Railroad Avenue, entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Thankful Baptist Church, Blythe, Ga. with Rev. George Williams and Rev. Martris Mims officiating. Burial will be at Doyle Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Blythe. Mr. Williams, a native of Richmond County, retired from Babcock Wilcox-Albion Kaolin Mine after 40 years of loyal service. "T.J." sang bass along with his younger brother, Leroy, in the Gospel Moon Quartet. For many years, "T.J." owned and operated Williams Sanitation of Hephzibah. Survivors are one daughter, Gwendolyn (Stanley) Williams, Hephzibah; six sons, Tommie L. Williams, Yardville, N.J., Donald (Audrey) Williams, Jack Williams, Bruce (Juliette) Williams, Hephzibah, Ray (Theresa) Williams, James E. Williams, Augusta; three sisters, Dorothy W. Yerby, Helen Griffin, Augusta, Ruby W. Tennial, Memphis, Tenn; five brothers, Percy (Flora) Williams, Willie (Essie) Williams, Franklin (Charron) Williams, Augusta, Lonnie J. Williams, East Orange, N.J., Bobby Williams, Memphis; sisters-in-law, Angie Bryant, Maybelle Williams, Hephzibah, Clancey (John) Berry, Sarah (Robert Lee) Burton, Cleveland, Ohio; brother-in-law, Henry Simmons, Jacksonville, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, GA. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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. Mrs. Luke was a native of Columbia Co., Ga. and a member of the Lampkin Grove Baptist Church. 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 Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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 Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 12 noon at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden with Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr. officiating. 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 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday prior to the service. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
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 yard. 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 was preceded in death by his father, Gene A. Glisson. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Glisson, Evans, Ga.; his mother, Betty June Glisson, Grovetown, Ga.; two sons, Richard Glisson, Philadelphia, MS and Joseph (Jeni) Glisson, Evans, Ga.; a daughter, Britanny (Chris) Glisson, Grovetown, Ga.; a brother, Bruce Glisson, Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Dr. Susan Glisson; and 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.
Dorothy Wright (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Wright of Lee Street entered into rest Sunday, October 8, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at D'Antignac Street Church of Christ with Bro. Roland Cumbee officiating. Burial will be at Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Wright was a native of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., a member of Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Paine College and Augusta State where she received her Master's Psychology. She was employed at Gracewood Hospital and retired from DFACS Georgia Regional Hospital and was presently employed at Walton Options. Survivors are one daughter, Monique Wright Maverick, Augusta, Ga.; one son, Roosevelt Wright, Augusta, Ga.; two sisters, Annie Mae Wilder, Pennsylvania, and Carolyn F. Jude, Augusta, Ga.; three brothers, Quincy R. Beale, Thomas P. Beale, Augusta, Ga. and Chuck R. Beale, Columbia, S.C.; one granddaughter, Moneica Maverick; two aunts, Jennie (Gary) Collins, WillieAnn Jackson; uncles, Charles Beale, West Palm Beach, Fla., James (Rosa) Dunn; great-aunt, Rev. Bessie McCRAy, Rego Park, N.Y.; special friends, Verdella Butler, Cecelia Thompkins and Frenchie Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Louise Edward Harvey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Louis Edward Harvey of 11th Street entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are four sisters, Gwendolyn Harvey, Philadelphia, Pa., Narrie Garduno, Willa Harvey, Dannette Walker, Augusta; four brothers, Denair Harvey, Atlanta, Hayward Harvey, Augusta, Kefeaurer Harvey, Seattle, Wash., David Harvey, Augusta; uncle, Arnold Moss, Augusta; a host of nieces and nephews. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Caroline Carter (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Caroline Carter entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2006. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel.
Alta Ruth Pinckney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Alta Ruth Pinckney of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. entered into rest Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Jamie Lacy, Augusta; four grandchildren, Lori Smith, Virginia Beach, Va., William Minyear, Richmond, Va., Kimberly Lacy, Augusta and Joyvette Lacy, Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Dorothy (Fred) Cummings and Ruby Green, Augusta; caretaker, Carrie Bell Washington; two godchildren, Allegra Simmons, Gerod Johnson, Augusta; four great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Valerie Gregory (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Valerie Byrd Gregory of Strother Drive entered into rest Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Tammie Byrd, Augusta; mother, Mary Byrd, Cheraw, S.C.; two sisters, Stephanie (David) Davis, Waynesboro, Ga. and Stacy Robinson, Ruby, S.C.; three brothers, Bruce Byrd, Augusta, Warren Byrd, Cheraw, S.C. and Robert Maldonado; one grandchild; and other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Alta Ruth Pinckney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Alta Ruth Pinckney of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd entered into rest Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Chiquita R. Lynn (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mrs. Chiquita R. Lynn, 30, of Boland Street, Sparta, died Monday, October 9, 2006 in an auto accident in Sparta. Survivors include husband, Fairlie Lynn; children, Dominique Hogan, Akita and Kaliyah Lynn; mother, Barbara Hill; grandparents, Bessie M. Rocker, Lillie M. Daniel; sisters, Carmeka Rogers, Cursheena Devereaux and Johnesia Giles, all of Sparta; brother, Carlos Rocker of Athens, Ga., Jaime Birdsong of Sparta and Curtis Scott of Delaware. Services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at New Beulah Baptist Church. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Salomey Oglesby (PHILADELPHIA, Pa.)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Mrs. Salomey Oglesby, 86, died Sunday, October 8, 2006. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Oglesby and her brother, John Oglesby. Mosley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mark Barrington Cave (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Mr. Mark Barrington Cave, 33, died Sunday, October 8, 2006. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 15, 2006 at St. John Baptist Church, 1600 St. John Road, Barnwell, S.C. Burial will follow in Hope Memorial Park Inc. Wake services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Cave Funeral Services, Inc. Cave Funeral Services, Inc., Allendale, S.C.
Charles B. Tomes (APPLING, Ga.)
APPLING, Ga. - Mr. Charles B. "C.B." Tomes entered into rest Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Mr. Tomes worked as a truck and auto mechanic. He was of the Nazarene faith. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel with Reverend Rodney Bishop officiating. Burial will be held at Middleburg Cemetery, Middleburg, Kentucky. He is survived by his children, Bruce Tomes, Shelia Gaddy, Joey Tomes and Brad Tomes, all of Augusta; two sisters, Sue Reeves, Augusta and Betty Tomes, Lincolnton, Ga.; four grandchildren, Jose' Lee Tomes, Barry Hagger, Joni Moody and Joseph Tomes, all of Augusta. The family will receive friends Friday evening at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, from 7-9 p.m. at the Lumpkin Road Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to defray cost at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906. Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524Lumpkin Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
David Harper (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mr. David Harper, 51, of Hancock Heights, Sparta, died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at his Sparta residence. Survivors include spouse, Annie L. Scott of Sparta; six sisters, Elnora Harper, Daisy Mosley, Lucy Warren, all of Chester, Pa., Buerina Lancpley of Elneford, N.Y., Mary Harper of Milledgeville, Ga., Mae J. Lundy of Sparta; six brothers, Lovett, Joseph, Roosevelt and Frank Harper, all of Sparta, Willie Harper of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. and Jesse Harper of Milledgeville. Services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Hunts Chapel AME Church.
Lillie Mae Cobb (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on October 11, 2006 at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Mr. Lillie Mae Cobb of Downing Street. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Columbia County, Ga. Funeral details will be announced by Dent's Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maggie L. Jennings, Augusta and Mrs. Effie McGruder, Los Angeles; two sons, Tom Cobb, Appling and Mr. Eugene Cobb, Los Angeles; grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's.
Johnnie Williams (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Johnnie Hazel Williams, 90, died Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Colemans Chapel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening between the hours of 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Smith Funeral Home of Wadley in charge of arrangements.
Phillips Timmerman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 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 today, 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. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484.
D. Russell Gibson (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - D. Russell Gibson, 40 of Elam Heights, entered into rest Friday, October 13, 2006 at his home surrounded by his closest family members. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 15 at Lincolnton Baptist Church with Revs. Dan Rosser and T.G. Hall officiating. Russell will be laid to rest at Bethany United Methodist Cemetery. Born in Richmond County, Russell grew up in Lincolnton and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1984 where he was an accomplished athlete lettering in multiple sports. Later, Russell gained a degree in Printing & Graphics from Augusta Technical College in 1995. A tireless entrepreneur and businessman, Russell founded multiple businesses , most notably Classic Printing which he operated for eleven years. A devoted Red Devil fan, Russell supported the team each season and attended almost every game for over two decades. An inspiration to all he came in contact with, his presence will be missed but his spirit will endure and inspire all who knew him. Survivors: parents, Wayne and Ophelia Wright Gibson, Lincolnton; brother, Jody Gibson, Lincolnton; sisters, Carole Shirley, Lincolnton and Rhonda Mize, Cleveland, Ga; nieces and nephews, Tiffany Shirley, Neely and Carlin Gibson, Shea and Savannah Mize, Brandon Shirley, Cash Gibson, and Cody Poteete. Pallbearers: John Ludwig, Jr., Hamilton Dawkins, Larry Campbell, Mike McCombs, Tony Rowland, Kevin Partridge, Michael Cunningham, Billy Wilkes Visitation 6pm-8pm Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home at 200 May Avenue, Lincolnton, Georgia (706) 359-4117. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
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 today, Friday October 13, 2006 at Westover Memorial Park at 11;00 a.m. 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 and many nieces & nephews. Mrs. McLeod was preceded in death by one son, Charles E. McLeod Jr. 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 was a member of 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 Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd, Evans, Ga. 30809. 706-860-6166
Thomas J. Williams (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Thomas J. Williams, 79, of Railroad Avenue, entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006 2:00 p.m. at Thankful Baptist Church, Blythe, Ga. with Rev. George Williams and Rev. Martris Mims officiating. Burial will be at Doyle Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Blythe. Mr. Williams, a native of Richmond County, retired from Babcock Wilcox-Albion Kaolin Mine after 44 years of loyal service. "T.J." sang bass along with his younger brother, Leroy, in the Gospel Moon Quartet. For many years, "T.J." owned and operated Williams Sanitation of Hephzibah. Survivors are one daughter, Gwendolyn (Stanley) Williams, Hephzibah; six sons, Tommie L. Williams, Yardville, N.J., Donald (Audrey) Williams, Jack Williams, Bruce (Juliette) Williams, Hephzibah, Ray (Theresa) Williams, James E. Williams, Augusta; three sisters, Dorothy W. Yerby, Helen Griffin, Augusta, Ruby W. Tennial, Memphis, Tenn; five brothers, Percy (Flora) Williams, Willie (Essie) Williams, Franklin (Charron) Williams, Augusta, Lonnie J. Williams, East Orange, N.J., Bobby Williams, Memphis; sisters-in-law, Angie Bryant, Maybelle Williams, Hephzibah, Clancey (John) Berry, Sarah (Robert Lee) Burton, Cleveland, Ohio; brother-in-law, Henry Simmons, Jacksonville, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The remains will lie in state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, GA.
Gussella Stewart (NEWARK, N.J.)
NEWARK, N.J. - Mrs. Gussella Stewart died Friday, October 6, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Culbert Branch Baptist Church. Burial will be at Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church cemetery, Barnwell. The body will lie in state at the church, 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends may call the residence of Mr. Washington Ray, Sr., her brother, 124 Rays Rd., Williston, S.C. or Simmons Funeral Home of Williston, 803-266-7808.
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 services will be held Monday, October 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Cumming Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Joseph Williams, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. Survivors are three daughters, Dorothy (James) Clemons, Cathy Williams, Debra (Michael) Kyler; four sons, Lawrence (Ruth) Williams, Michael (Gweneva) Williams, Ricky Williams and Rev. Joseph (Carmen) Williams; three sisters, Mamie Mavin, Hattie Williams and Alice Germany; one brother, Arthur (Martha) Williams; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Marisol Alvarez (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Marisol Alvarez, 49 of Augusta, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2006 at Whole Life Ministries with the Dr. Sandra G. Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Survivors include her mother, Consuelo Montano of Augusta; one brother, Angel Cardona and wife Carmen of Evans; three nieces, Amaris Phillips of Houston, TX, Vimarie Rudge of Katy, TX and Angie Civalero also of Katy, TX; one nephew, Ricardo Cardona of Overpelt, Belgium; one great niece, Kylie Civalero of Katy, TX; one great nephew, Ryan Rudge of Katy, TX; and four dear cousins, Libertad Fraguada of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Antonia Vazquez and Carmen Lopez both of Bayamon, Puerto Rico; and Gilberto Fraguada of Carolina, Puerto Rico. Ms. Alvarez was a devout Christian, loving daughter, sister and aunt who was committed to her family, church andfriends. She was an active member of Whole Life Ministries where she was involved in the youth ministry, the choir and also served as a lead usher. Ms. Alvarez was employed by Chart One at the Medical College of Georgia where she was the site supervisor for release of information. Pallbearers will be Ricardo Cardona, Danny Starling, John Knott, Herb Pemberton, Marvin Head and Gary Alexander. If so desired, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Rd., F-104 Augusta, Ga. 30904. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, Georgia, 30904. 706-733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dorothy Warthen (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Miss Dorothy Ann Warthen, 41, died Monday, October 9, 2006. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Swainsboro City Auditorium. Interment will be in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, two sisters and one brother. Mosley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Delores Geiger (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest at the University Hospital, October 4, 2006, Ms. Delores (Plunk) Geiger of Walker St. Ms. Geiger was a native of Augusta and a member of Greater Young Zion Missionary Baptist Church of which Rev. W. Blount is pastor. Survivors include three aunts, Mrs. Rebecca Washington, Philadelphia, Mrs. Christine Massey, Ms. Janie Gibson, Ms. Debra Hazel; two special cousins, Kayla Gibson, Mrs. Gloria J. Caruthern; special friend, Mr. Willie Evans and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Greater Young Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Williams Blount and pastor, Rev. Al Robertson officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. The viewing will begin at 1:00 p.m. today. Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment Serving the CSRA Since the 1800's. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Louise Edward Harvey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mildred B. Martin (MILLEN, Ga.)
Thomas J. Williams (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Gregory Holaway (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
James A. Brinson (MILLEN, Ga.)
Miguel A. Rivera (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Barbara Richardson (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Bobby J. Washington (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Tyler Nichols (JACKSONVILLE, FL.)
Brunnon C. Normand (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Gussella Stewart (NEWARK, N.J.)
Valerie Gregory (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Charles B. Tomes (APPLING, Ga.)
Walter Williams (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Salomey Oglesby (PHILADELPHIA, Pa.)
D. Byron Burt (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Marguerite Balmer (DEARING, Ga.)
Sherry Rose Murphy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mark Barrington Cave (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Thomas J. Williams (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Cynthia Miller (LAUDERDALE, FL.)
Gertrude Wilds (NEW HAVEN, CT)
Willie James Walker (BALTIMORE, Md.)
Charles B. Tomes (APPLING, Ga.)
Johnnie Williams (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Larry Arnold Taylor (BATH, S.C.)
Martha Gill Kennedy (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Lillie Mae Cobb (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Madelyn G. McLeod (EVANS, Ga.)
D. Russell Gibson (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Robert V. Wilson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Christine Ivey (WARRENTON, Ga.)
Robert Buschardt (THOMSON, Ga.)
Miguel A. Rivera (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Chiquita R. Lynn (SPARTA, Ga.)
Alta Ruth Pinckney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Marisol Alvarez (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Phillips Timmerman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dorothy Warthen (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Freddie Morgan (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Alta Ruth Pinckney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Earnestine Smith (SARDIS, Ga.)
Caroline Carter (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Thomas Rodney Scott (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Coming up short
Newberry Academy's J.T. Actman (5) tries to get to the ball as Aiken Prep's Weston Peterson holds onto him in the South Carolina Independent School Association's Class A championship game Friday in Aiken. Newberry won, 4-1.
Overtime
In Aiken, No. 10 Florida Gulf Coast halted USC Aiken's six-game winning streak, stopping the Pacers 3-1 on Thursday night in a tight non-conference match.
Overtime
The Pacers are no longer Division II's No. 1 team, after 125 consecutive weeks atop the GCAA/Bridgestone Top 25 Coaches Poll.
Falcons polish special teams
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Even though Atlanta's kickoff coverage unit leads the NFL and its kickoff and punt return teams are in the top 10, Ike Reese says the Falcons have yet to reach their goals on special teams.
Bills' Vincent waits for request to be honored
Troy Vincent expects the Buffalo Bills to grant his wish to be released by the end of this week.
Culpepper heads the list of duds
Everybody should be aware of the dangers of Friday the 13th.
Ultrasound taught doctor that fetuses are people
Dr. Walt Larimore, a best-selling author and broadcast medical journalist, has a special appreciation for another doctor/writer, Dr. Ted Geisel, the beloved Dr. Seuss.
Faith calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday. Send information to churchnews@augustachronicle.com.
Spiritual gifts
For Beverly Dasher, a chance meeting with a young, single, low-income mother about four years ago opened a new area in her life.
Faith digest
A seminar on foreign adoptions will be held at 10 a.m. today at Millbrook Baptist Church, 176 E. Pine Log Road in Aiken. Topics include countries, available children, parental requirements, costs and travel.
Fallen friend won't be forgotten
Early end appears cowardly to public
British actor is not afraid to step into Capote role
Richt says Vandy is not a pushover
Richt says Vandy is not a pushover
ATHENS, Ga. - Poor ol' Vanderbilt. The Commodores sure have a lot to live up to each week.
Early end appears cowardly to public
Perhaps it's just me, but I believe quitting while you're ahead is for suckers.
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