Reunions
The North Augusta High School Class of 1991 is seeking classmates for a 15-year reunion on Friday, Nov. 24.
Aiken County school lunches
School lunch menus for Aiken County schools.
Gardening ideas take root at show
Friday the 13th brought the color of rose buds and fall mums to those lucky enough to attend the Aiken Flower and Garden Show at the Rye Patch.
Around the block
The Aiken Jaycees Western Carolina State Fair will be held Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Aiken Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 1 North.
Recreation calendar
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is seeking instructors for classes that include knitting, crocheting, karate, aerobics, pilates, yoga and more.
Events
Camping reservations for coastal state parks should be made by telephone, mail or in person at least 14 days before occupancy dates for a minimum of four nights during the week or three nights on weekends.
Photo: Ready to take off
State Sen. Tommy Moore, D-Clearwater, gives the thumbs up to supporters Oct. 11 at the Aiken Munincipal Airport as he prepares to board a single-engine plane during a media blitz in his campaign for the South Carolina governor's office.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fax to (706) 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com.
Pet of the week
Finnegan, a 2-year-old male mixed breed, 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.
Health calendar
The Health Calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send information by fax to (706) 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augustachronicle.com.
Milestones
Andrew T. Gunter, of Midland Valley High School, has been named a commended student in the 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Meetings
The Georgia-Carolina Toastmasters meet at noon on Wednesdays at Bj's.
Carnival again brings hundreds of revelers to elementary school
Not everyone has a chance to make it to Columbia for the South Carolina State Fair, but Gloverville Elementary School produces an alternative that draws hundreds of visitors each year.
Ministry counts on steak fundraiser to help finance programs for needy
A few tickets are still available for the steak dinner fundraiser for Community Ministries of North Augusta.
Vacant lot to become garden
Aiken City Council approved a landscaping plan for a vacant lot at the corner of Richland Avenue and York Street during an Oct. 9 work session.
In their spare time, librarians like to read
Even though they work around books all day, many librarians from the Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield Regional Library System said they enjoy reading a good page-turner in their spare time.
This week
The Silver Bluff High School band wll be selling fruit to raise money for activities through November 3.
Redcliffe will conduct program in cemetery
During the 1800s, cemeteries were often gathering places for the living. "In some communities they were tourist attractions," said Trampas Alderman, Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site's park interpreter.
Photo: Keeping it clean
Tim Coakley, the assistant director for the city of Aiken's Department of Public Works, removes litter along Chukker Creek Road as part of the city's effort to keep roadways clean.
Tigers watch, wait for their Series opponent
DETROIT -The Detroit Tigers are starting to feel like a football team.
Uribe remains suspect in shooting
Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe was questioned and released in San Cristobal on Tuesday but remains a suspect in the shooting of two men in the Dominican Republic.
Uribe remains suspect in shooting
Tigers watch, wait for their Series opponent
Game 5 of NLCS postponed
ST. LOUIS - So much for all the scrutiny about pitching on short rest.
Cards star plays hurt
ST. LOUIS - Albert Pujols is trying to protect his injured right hamstring by playing conservatively during the National League Championship Series.
Piniella to manage Cubs
Lou Piniella was expected to be introduced Tuesday as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs, a baseball source told The Associated Press on Monday.
Service honors Lidle, family
COVINA, Calif. - Three small planes flew over mourners at a memorial Tuesday for Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle, a comforting reminder to his family, friends and teammates that he died doing something he loved.
Familiar faces emerge at son's school
Sitel agrees to be acquired by ClientLogic
The company that operates the largest call center in Augusta has agreed to be acquired by a Tennessee company that runs back-office facilities in 13 countries.
Legal drugs send many to hospitals
Plant Vogtle's expansion is moving ahead, manager says
The possible expansion of Plant Vogtle appears to be inching forward.
Sitel agrees to be acquired by ClientLogic
Business briefs
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Plant Vogtle's expansion is moving ahead, manager says
Legal drugs send many to hospitals
CHICAGO - Harmful reactions to some of the most widely used medicines - from insulin to a common antibiotic - sent more than 700,000 Americans to emergency rooms each year, landmark government research shows.
Market share rises to No. 2
An Augusta-based bank has become the market's second-largest financial institution.
Sales prices might be inflated by incentives
Sales prices might be inflated by incentives
NEW YORK - Buyers latched onto mortgages with all kinds of exotic teaser rates to be able to afford the soaring home prices that sellers were demanding during the boom years.
Editorial Cartoon 101806 - The Augusta Chronicle
ESPN's GameDay comes to Clemson
Tigers draw ESPN show
CLEMSON, S.C. - It took nearly eight seasons, but Clemson coach Tommy Bowden is finally glad he has brought excitement - along with ESPN's College GameDay - to Death Valley.
ESPN's GameDay comes to Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. - ESPN's GameDay will be at Clemson on Saturday.
Russell, Groves, Pegues claim SEC weekly honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves and Mississippi State return man Derek Pegues were named Southeastern Conference players of the week on Monday.
Miami extends 1 suspension, FIU dismisses 2 in wake of melee
MIAMI - Of all the disturbing images from the sideline-clearing brawl between Miami and Florida International, three stood out more than others.
Miami adopts 'zero tolerance' policy for fighting
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Shaking her fist for emphasis, Miami president Donna Shalala said Tuesday that sanctions levied against 13 players for their role in a sideline-clearing brawl were fair, justified and strong enough to satisfy the university.
Analyst fired, comments during telecast of brawl to be edited
MIAMI - Former Miami player Lamar Thomas lost his TV analyst job Monday over comments he made during a sideline-clearing brawl involving the Hurricanes and Florida International.
Miami adopts 'zero tolerance' policy for fighting
Vanderbilt eyes bowl game
Reviewing and previewing college football:
Miami extends 1 suspension, FIU dismisses 2 in wake of melee
Analyst fired, comments during telecast of brawl to be edited
Russell, Groves, Pegues claim SEC weekly honors
Don't abstain from cooperating
The Georgia Supreme Court may help a bit.
UGA is rescuing young minds
A university's highest mission is to impart knowledge and know-how to its students so they can take advantage of opportunities that enable them to lead a full, enriching life after they graduate.
Don't abstain from cooperating
Good horse sense
The equine industry has played a critical role in the growth and development of Aiken County, training ground for many champion horses. The county's own Triple Crown series kicks off the racing season each spring, and polo has been part of the culture since the late 19th century.
More ball, less brawl
Muhammad Ali, the father of modern trash-talking, evinced such boyish charm that it just didn't smell like trash.
Tighten the noose
Following up its resolutions with action has never been the United Nations' strong suit - especially if it's been left to communist members to do the follow-up.
What price, disloyalty?
Left-wing radical lawyer Lynne Stewart got only 28 months in prison Monday for helping one of America's most bitter enemies communicate with his followers from prison.
Low-fat fettuccine retains full taste, creamy texture
Bananas Foster has saving grace of fruit
Bananas Foster has saving grace of fruit
Bananas have long been one of America's favorite fruits. Low in calories, they pack plenty of Vitamin C, potassium and fiber and contain virtually no fat, cholesterol or sodium. Nutrition experts urge adding fruit to desserts because Americans rarely get enough in their daily diet.
Low-fat fettuccine retains full taste, creamy texture
A fast and low-fat fettuccine alfredo that uses full-fat milk and cheese?
Now's the time for Johnson's breakout
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson can be considered a fringe Heisman Trophy candidate.
Now's the time for Johnson's breakout
Team's games to be on radio
The Augusta GreenJackets will have a home on the radio next season, and Bo Fulginiti will be the man behind the microphone.
Schedule hampers Sorenstam's title bid
Schedule hampers Sorenstam's title bid
PALM DESERT, Calif. - Even if Annika Sorenstam wanted to add an LPGA Tour event to her schedule to try to make up ground in her bid for a sixth LPGA Player of the Year title in a row, her schedule won't allow it.
Trojans play stingy defense
WHO'S HOT: Ridge Spring-Monetta. The Trojans (6-2) have been terrific on defense. The boys in powder blue have given up just 20 points in the past six games. They are 5-1 along that stretch with four shutouts. The loss was a 6-0 setback against Pelion.
Power Poll
The area's top 10 prep football teams after the ninth week of the season as voted on by members of The Augusta Chronicle and WJBF NewsChannel 6 sports departments, plus selected other media around the area. A first-place vote is worth 10 points; A 10th place vote is worth one point. First-place votes for each team are in parentheses.
Pens center draws stout comparison
PITTSBURGH - Mark Recchi dares to mention Evgeni Malkin in the same sentence as the one player in Pittsburgh Penguins history to whom almost no one is ever compared.
Perfect Sabres throttle Flyers
Perfect Sabres throttle Flyers
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Maxim Afinogenov had a goal and four assists, helping the Buffalo Sabres maintain their perfect record in a 9-1 rout of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Pens center draws stout comparison
'Spooky' dishes can be made from pantry
Every October, It's Spooky to Be Hungry volunteers conduct a huge canned-food drive throughout the area, and on Saturday, Oct. 28, residents in almost 200 neighborhoods will have the opportunity to donate canned goods and contribute money to the Golden Harvest Food Bank.
'Spooky' dishes can be made from pantry
Familiar faces emerge at son's school
Last week was Invite Your Parent to Lunch Day at my son's middle school, and the young rascal surprised me by asking that I attend.
Bush's machinations are deadly
You apologists out there for the president - who just can't seem to grasp the volumes of proof flooding the history books about the exaggerations, omissions and outright lies about the causes of our involvement in Iraq - should feel good that the British have now been infected with George W. Bush's truth fever.Harry Luden, Martinez
Bush's machinations are deadly
Teen advice column was 'garbage'
Your weekly teen section of The Augusta Chronicle - Xtreme, for teens, by teens, about teens - is out of control, and a disgrace to your newspaper.Emmye Collins, Lincolnton
Democrats have a devious agenda
Accidental E. coli contamination of spinach injures and kills the body, but the intentional effluent of fecal fallacies flowing from hate-filled letters to the editor from lying liberals insults the intelligence of readers and attacks their very souls.Paul W. Rosenthal, Martinez
Teen advice column was 'garbage'
Augusta air passengers want savings
Augusta air passengers want savings
Regarding the letters about supporting Augusta Regional Airport: I would support the airport if prices were within reason.Ed Kophazy, Grovetown
Are strings pulled to ease arrests?
Democrats have a devious agenda
Are strings pulled to ease arrests?
In response to the story about the lawyer and his DUI ("Lawyer accused of DUI in wreck," Oct. 14): Is there anyone - The Augusta Chronicle, the sheriff's department - raising a red flag about this?Charles Stephens, Augusta
Texting a powerful tool for good or ill
Pregnancy boosts stress of heart defects
Pregnancy boosts stress of heart defects
WASHINGTON - They were born with once-lethal heart defects but lived fairly normal lives - until they wanted babies of their own. Now these survivors need special care again, sometimes even heart surgery, to become mothers.
Texting a powerful tool for good or ill
You can send a text message to cast your vote for an American Idol. You can send one to get registration forms to vote for president. Many teens and young adults "text" as a way to flirt or chat through a boring lecture.
Nava Atlas Minestrone Soup
Never mind that hearty vegetable soups are great for warming up during this increasingly chilly time of year. Or that they can pack tons of healthy produce and beans into a lean, savory package.
Lynx continue to trim roster
Augusta Lynx coach Bob Ferguson thought he had his 20-man roster finalized Tuesday, but the team's new affiliation threw another wrinkle into his plans.
Lynx cut down roster further
The Augusta Lynx continued to whittle the roster Monday, releasing forward Jeff Genovy and defenseman Matt McNeely in preparations for Friday's season opener.
News you can use
Georgia Association of Community Service Boards: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Augusta Marriott, Lamar Ballroom AB. Call (678) 222-4222.
Voters will get letters on IDs
ATLANTA - More than 300,000 Georgians who may have been confused by letters explaining the voter ID law will get another notice before Election Day.
Thurmond's youngest child makes bid for county post
Saying goodbye, again
Staff Sgt. Carmella Rivera hugged her 4-month-old godson tightly at Fort Gordon on Tuesday.
First Friday in Russell's hands
County commissioners voted Tuesday to give the city administrator the authority to decide who will hold First Friday.
Across the region
ATLANTA - The testimony of an inmate who says Brian Nichols, who is accused of a courthouse shooting, plotted an escape from jail with him after the shooting rampage is so unreliable that, if allowed, it could cause any conviction against Mr. Nichols to be thrown out, a defense lawyer argued Tuesday.
Peace not vital to leaving Iraq, Chambliss says
Fired leader may be rehired
The Coliseum Authority has regrouped in its search for the next general manager of the James Brown Arena after two of its candidates dropped out for other jobs, according to search committee Chairman Bernard Harper.
Credit cards raise questions
Questions about credit card purchases at Sam's Club dominated the Augusta Commission's recreation subcommittee meeting Monday.
Board delays school opening
The opening of a new high school in Columbia County was delayed for a year by school board members in a Tuesday meeting.
Bauer, Barber lay out agenda
COLUMBIA - Neither of the candidates seeking South Carolina's lieutenant governor title has a Lite Gov. role in mind.
Barrow, Burns spar and agree
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Although they often agreed on issues, U.S. Rep. John Barrow and former Republican congressman Max Burns found room to spar Tuesday over global warming, tax reform and whether voters should have to show ID at the polls.
News you can use
Learn to be sandwich savvy! Make a few changes to your sandwich design to help boost your health!
Barrow leads in money
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Despite a recent surge by GOP challenger Max Burns, Democratic incumbent John Barrow had more money going into the final five weeks of the campaign.
Custodian in sex-tape case is fired
The Richmond County Board of Education has fired a school custodian who is accused of making a sexually explicit video of an underage girl.
300 million & counting
Close but no cigar.
Columbia County Commission
WHAT WAS DISCUSSED: A proposed field house for athletic purposes at Augusta Christian Schools and access to Augusta Christian through a back gate off Lake Shore Loop that has angered some residents.
Culture center contract signed
Fair fan's fanfare
Damien Linden, of South Africa, puts up flags on the Ring of Fire ride as the Aiken Jaycees Western Carolina State Fair gets ready for it's opening on Oct. 19 and will run through Oct. 28 in Aiken Tuesday Oct. 17, 2006.
Research looks at night driving
Across the area
Lincoln County Sheriff Gerald Lawson said Tuesday that an ongoing internal investigation has found that a federal inmate who escaped from the jail Sunday had no inside help.
Culture center contract signed
AIKEN - A vision came closer to reality Monday with a signing ceremony at the Center for African American History, Art & Culture.
Moore attacks Sanford's base
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Tommy Moore headed deep into Gov. Mark Sanford's home turf Tuesday as the Democrat tried to pick up momentum in his bid to unseat the Republican governor.
High court hears voting issue
ATLANTA - The Augusta Commission should be required to behave like other political bodies around the country and count abstentions as "no" votes, an attorney for a community activist argued Monday.
Kid of the Day
Jordan I. Garnett, of Augusta, is today's kid of day.
Research looks at night driving
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Drivers see more poorly at night, and pedestrians overestimate how visible they are to motorists, according to a Clemson University researcher who has been studying night driving for 20 years.
Rants and raves
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Campaign to protest crime fulfills co-founder's dream
Barbara A. Thurmond's last wish was to have a 40-day campaign to protest crime in Augusta through prayer and fasting.
Lawyers give to judge's campaign
ATLANTA - A justice on the state's highest court took contributions to her re-election campaign from lawyers appearing before her, and on Tuesday she refused calls to give the money back.
Inmate's escape unnoticed until capture
Crew of Hunley studied
CHARLESTON, S.C. - When Arnold Becker was buried more than two years ago, little was known about him except that he was the smallest and youngest crewman aboard the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley.
Peace not vital to leaving Iraq, Chambliss says
ATLANTA - Sen. Saxby Chambliss said Tuesday that America's withdrawal of troops can't be dependent on a complete absence of violence in Iraq, but that an immediate pullout if Democrats win control of Congress would be a mistake.
Rants and Raves
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Byrd Elementary rebirth has begun
GRANITEVILLE - In about a year, more than 500 Graniteville-area pupils will walk the halls of a new Byrd Elementary after Aiken County school administrators officially broke ground at the site Tuesday afternoon.
Panel makes funding plan
ATLANTA - For more than two years, the Education Finance Task Force has labored largely out of the limelight, trying to come up with a new way of funding schools in Georgia.
Voters will get letters on IDs
Candidate to defend residency
ATLANTA - State Senate candidate Mell Traylor will have to defend his Georgia residency at a hearing next week, according to a notice released Tuesday.
Official reports he will retire
Official reports he will retire
North Augusta Mayor Lark Jones announced at Monday's city council meeting that Charles Martin, the longtime city administrator, will retire from his post of almost 27 years on Feb. 28.
Patient's story goes national
A portrait of 14-year-old Daniel Moretz sits serenely off to the side of the desk of his mother, Julie, in her office at the Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center.
Lawyers ask judge for new voter ID letters
James Brown lights up sky
James Brown used to run along the tracks beside what became the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, chasing trains and hustling candies to the troops.
Inmate's escape unnoticed until capture
A federal inmate who fled the Lincoln County jail Sunday was free more than half a day before officials got a call telling them he was in custody in Columbia County.
Equine alliance signs deal with USC Aiken
Thurmond's youngest child makes bid for county post
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It's not the usual first stop for the child of a political powerhouse, but Paul Thurmond, the youngest child of late U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, is running for the Charleston County Council.
Across the region
ATLANTA - A woman who was ticketed over an anti-President Bush bumper sticker filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday against DeKalb County and its officials.
First Friday in Russell's hands
Across the area
A busy burglar led police on a tour of Augusta's credit and loan businesses Sunday night and early Monday morning as he broke in and attempted to steal money from five locations, according to Richmond County sheriff's Lt. Jimmy Young.
Equine alliance signs deal with USC Aiken
AIKEN - Students interested in careers within the equine industry will have new educational opportunities at the University of South Carolina Aiken.
Quality of groundwater concerns owner of well
April Pierce says her well water is bad - so bad that her dog won't even venture a drink and that it recently scared her daughter during bath time.
Rants and Raves
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Leader reports on terminal plan
What was discussed: Commissioner Locke McKnight discussed his ad hoc committee's progress in planning a site for a new terminal at Daniel Field.
Sex tape of custodian, girl sent to police
A Diamond Lakes Elementary School custodian has been charged with sex crimes after a radio station passed along to police an explicit video featuring the custodian with an underage girl.
NAACP branch honored
The Augusta Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People received nine awards at the organization's 64th annual Georgia State Conference in Jekyll Island this past weekend.
Byrd Elementary rebirth has begun
Speaker criticizes work of Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood does many things, but promoting parenthood is not high on its agenda, said Dr. Walt Larimore on Tuesday.
Quality of groundwater concerns owner of well
Higher taxes in budget plan
City Administrator Fred Russell presented a balanced 2007 general-fund budget Tuesday that calls for layoffs, cuts in transit and recreation, and a tax increase.
Police searching for robber in incident
Incident said to have happened several years ago
A Diamond Lakes Elementary School custodian has been charged with sex crimes after a radio station passed along to police an explicit video featuring the custodian with an underage youth.
Police searching for robber in incident
Leader reports on terminal plan
Budget plan includes small tax increase, layoffs
Rants and raves
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Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Avyonne Smyre, 3, of Augusta.
Lawyers give to judge's campaign
Speaker criticizes work of Planned Parenthood
Lawyers ask judge for new voter ID letters
ATLANTA - Attorneys opposing Georgia's photo ID law asked a judge Monday to hold the state in contempt for misinforming more than 200,000 voters in a mass mailing that was sent after a court order blocked the law's enforcement for the November general election.
Sex tape of custodian, girl sent to police
Campaign to protest crime fulfills co-founder's dream
Grown-up Gordon reunites with Ford
Grown-up Gordon reunites with Ford
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Robby Gordon readily admits his first stint with the Ford Motor Co. didn't end well, when he embarrassed the manufacturer by kicking at its blue oval logo on national television after one of its engines failed in his car.
Businessmen get rare glimpse
DURHAM, N.C. - Duke's basketball practices are typically closed. Photographers are never allowed.
Falcons' weakness exposed by Giants
Panthers surging with Smith back at top form
Falcons try to avoid panic after demoralizing loss
Billick fires Fassel from Ravens' staff
Anna M. Moss (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Ms. Anna M. Moss will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2006 at G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Lena Williams officiating. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
James C. Rainey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, October 14, 2006, at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Mr. James C. Rainey, 79, husband of Hideko Rainey. Mr. Rainey was a native of Miami, FL and has lived in Augusta since 1963. He was a retired Master Sergerent from the US Army with 27 years of service and retired from the Civil Service at Fort Gordon with 19 years of service where he worked with the Protocol Section at Alexander Hall. He was a member of the Square & Compass Lodge # 3 of Japan, the Scottish Rite of Augusta Alee Shriners, the Augusta Shrine Club and the Martinez Chapter # 464 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Ikebana International Chapter # 81. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Helen Rainey, son and daughter-in-law: Tsuyoshi and Hiroko Toya of New York; sisters: Etna Bohanmon of Louisville, KY, Alma Faulk of Hubert, NC; brothers: Vernon Rainey of St. Lucie, FL and Linad Whaley of Roseboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his father and mother: James D. Rainey and Rossie Smith Rainey. Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. in the Thomas Poteet Chapel, conducted by the Martinez Chapter # 464 Order of the Eastern Star, Montine Mize, Past Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Georgia, Order of the Eastern Star. And Masonic Rites will be rendered by the Martinez Lodge # 710 F & AM. Military honors will also be accorded. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening beginning at 5 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund, P.O. Box 187, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Lillie Mae Cobb (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Lillie Mae Cobb, of 512 Downing Street, entered into rest on October 11, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital of Augusta. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church in Appling, Ga. She was a native of Columbia County and a faithful member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church until her health failed. She was the wife of the late Tom Cobb, Sr., to this union seven children (three preceded in death). She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Maggie Jennings of Augusta, Ga. and Effie McGruder of Los Angeles, CA; two sons Tom (Pete) Cobb of Appling, Ga. and Eugene Cobb of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Tutt and Amelia Cobb, both of Augusta, Ga. Friends may call at the residence of Maggie Jennings, 512 Downing Street, Augusta, Ga. The Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment serving the CSRA since the 1800s. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
J. L. McIver (JACKSON, S.C.)
JACKSON, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Jewel L. "Mack" McIver, 82, of Atomic Road, Jackson, SC, who died October 16, 2006, will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the First Baptist Church of Jackson. Dr. Kenneth Klingler officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery with Veteran's Honors. Mr. McIver was a native of Swansea, South Carolina, having made Jackson his home for the past 41 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson where he served as a Deacon, a former boys Sunday School Teacher, an Usher and Greeter and a member of the Baracca II Sunday School Class. Mr. McIver was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, a Cold War Veteran, having worked on the Manhattan Project at Oakridge, TN, and a retired Pipe fitter with the B.F. Shaw Company at the Savannah River Plant with 31 years of service. He was a Master Mason with the Hopewell Masonic Lodge # 127 AFM and father of the late Maxine Lee, Cathy Williams and Barbara Ann McIver. Survivors include his wife Elaine Reynolds McIver; five sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Nadine McIver, Atlanta, Ronny and Rose McIver, Evans, Donny and Kay McIver, Jackson, Randy McIver Cunningham, Tampa, FL and Darren and Sherry McIver, Jackson; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jennie and James Watts, Aiken and Elizabeth Ann Peterson, Atlanta; a brother, Grady McIver Swansea; a sister Linnie Moseley, Columbia; fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Baracca II Sunday School Class. Active Pallbearers will be Hyman Creamer, Don Ratcliff, Tom McElmurray, John Reeder, Norman Barnett and Kevin Ratcliff. The family will receive friends at the church this Wednesday evening from 6 to 8. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jackson Front Fund, P.O. Box 130, Jackson, SC 29831 Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Grover C. Kendall (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Grover C. Kendall, Jr., 80, husband of the late Anna Hofer Kendall, entered into rest Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Anne Maria Rehab and Nursing. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with a military chaplain officiating. Pallbearers will be the members of the military honor guard. Survivors include his son, Donald E. Kendall and family; step-son, Oskar Hofer; brother, Donald Kendall; sisters, Wilma Kendall, Lois Berez amd Betty Coca; as well a cousin, Bill Fernoff. Mr. Kendall the son of the late Grover C. and Gertrude Allen Kendall, Sr., was a native of Pekin, IL. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and World War II. He retired following twenty years of service with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a life member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Post No. 649 in Augusta. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:00 P.M.until the hour of the graveside service. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Weona Eslinger (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
CLEARWATER, S.C. - Entered into rest Monday, night, October 16, 2006 at National Healthcare, North Augusta, SC, Mrs. Weona "Skeet" Eslinger, 84, of Clearwater, SC, wife of the late Mr. Ralph O. Eslinger. Born in and a lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie Jennings Palmer. She retired from Seminole Mills. Skeet, as she was affectionately known, was a member of Clearwater First Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by a brother, Clarence Edward Palmer, Clearwater, SC; nieces, Mable Palmer Fulmer, North Augusta, SC and Letitia Palmer Wheatley, (David) Appling, GA; nephews, Chris Palmer, (Kay) Graniteville, SC and Chip Palmer, (Pat) North Augusta, SC and several great-nieces and nephews. The family has asked that memorials be made to the Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene, Children's Department, P.O. Box 645, Clearwater, SC 29822. Funeral services will be held Thursday, afternoon,October 19, 2006 at 4 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC with Pastor John Faircloth and Pastor Pennye Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Granitevile, SC. Pallbearers will be David Wheatley, Jr, Robert Beard, II, Brian Ray, Jason Palmer, Lyn Palmer, and Howard Antram. Friends may call at the residence of Mable Fulmer, 306 Birch St., North Augusta, SC or Wednesday, evening, October 18, 2006 from 7 until 9 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Octavia Thompkins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Octavia Thompkins of Hollis Road entered into rest on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Beverly Manor Convalescent Center. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Ross Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. She was a native of Richmond County, Ga., a member of Ross Grove Baptist Church, a graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School and was employed by the V.A. Medical Center until her retirement. Survivors are three sons, Kirk (Jacqueline) Thompkins, Reginald Thompkins, Augusta, and Bennie Thompkins, Denver, Colorado; two sisters, Dorothy Bing, Delores Leverett, Augusta; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Anna Timmerman ( DEARING, Ga.)
DEARING, Ga. - Entered into rest at the residence of her niece in Dearing, GA, Mrs. Anna Belle Timmerman, wife of the late Thomas LaFayett Timmerman. Mrs. Timmerman was a native of Augusta, the daughter of the late William Franklin Sargent and Queenie Hadden Sargent. She lived in Augusta all of her life and was a member of the First Southern Methodist Church. Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Davis of Appling, GA; nieces, Bonnie D. Phillips of Spokan WA, Particia Agner of Dearing, GA, Cora Christopherson of Appling, GA, Kay Alford of Katy, TX, Linda Stephens of Atlanta, GA and Kellie Tice of Evans, GA; nephews, Dr. Benjamin Timmerman of Augusta and Lonnie T. Davis of Nashville, TN. Funeral services will be conducted from Thomas Poteet & Son Chapel on Thursday, October 19, 2006, 3:00 PM, with Rev. Freddie L. McCain and Rev. Bob Matthews officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Watson, Darrell Watson, Chris Buzzell, Larry Agner and Tome Christopheson. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Anna Belle Timmerman, to the Augusta Rescue Mission, 526 Walker St. Augusta, GA 30901. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Miriam Merry Dicks (GREENVILLE, S.C.)
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Mrs. Miriam Merry Dicks, widow of Mr. Thomas T. Dicks, Sr., died on October 16, 2006, at the age of ninety-two, in Greenville, South Carolina. She had lived there in an assisted living facility for six months so her daughter Merry could better care for her. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John United Methodist Church in Augusta, Georgia, with Reverend Gary DeMore, Senior Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Visitation services will take place at Platt's Funeral Home on Crawford Avenue on Friday, October 20, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Dicks was born in Athens, Georgia, the daughter of Milton Howard Merry and Roberta Dobbins Merry. She moved to Augusta in 1936 and worked for several years as a secretary and bookkeeper before starting her family. She was active in St. John United Methodist Church as a teacher, youth worker, president of the Woman's Society of Christian Services, president of the Eakes Bible Class, former member of the Administrative Board, Lay Minister, Commission on Outreach, Nominating Committee, Soup Kitchen Co-Captain, and served for thirteen years as the Associate Chaplain at St. John Towers where she taught a weekly bible class. The City of Augusta honored Mrs. Dicks with the Outstanding Citizenship Award for a lifetime of charitable works. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Theodore Dicks, Sr. Survivors include her two daughters, Anne Gonzalez of Marietta, Georgia, and Merry Kuharsky of Greenville, South Carolina; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her brother, Harold Merry of Eliot, Maine. Pallbearers will be David Dicks, Derek Hart, Edward Allen, Andrew Kuharsky, Justin Kuharsky, and Luis Gonzalez. The family requests that memorials be made to the Memorial Fund at St. John United Methodist Church or to St. John Towers. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta, Ga. 30904 706-733-3636
Ruby Brown (BATH, S.C.)
BATH, S.C. - Mrs. Ruby Lee Bland Brown, 72, of Rice Bottom Road entered into rest October 16, 2006 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Brown, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Old Storm Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Karen Deniece Bland, Bath; Janice Marie Brown (Leroy) Mosley and Loretta Maureen Brown (Walter) Hawes, Graniteville; a son, Fredrick Myron Bland, Clearwater; a sister, Elizabeth Bland Stevens, Beech Island; a brother, Lavern Junior Bland, Bath; two aunts, Maeola Moment, North Augusta and Cornelia Butler Clearwater; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence of her sister, 30 Huckabee Street, Beech Island. G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Barbara Moore (SEDONA, AR.)
SEDONA, AR. - Barbara Maury Bowen Moore entered into rest Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Sedona, Arizona. She is survived by her beloved husband, Henry Clay Moore, Jr., formerly of Atlanta. She was predeceased by her parents Edna and Dudley Hollingsworth Bowen. Mrs. Moore was a native of Augusta, Georgia, born July 8, 1938. She graduated from William Robinson Elementary, Langford Middle School, Academy of Richmond County (Augusta), Sweet Briar College (Virginia) and obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics from Emory University. She taught two years in Cairo Egypt at the American College for girls later named the Ramses College for Girls. While employed by Georgia Educational Television in Atlanta from 1966-1969, she developed the Patterns and Guessing Patterns television series and a related series for teachers of mathematics. Mrs. Moore lived in Atlanta for 30 years, during which time she taught mathematics at the Galloway School. Her lifelong interests included travel, international relations and the collection and creation of art. She studied Art at Georgia State University in Atlanta and loved painting self- portraits. In addition to her husband Clay, Barbara is survived by her brother, Dudley Hollingsworth Bowen, Jr. and his wife Madeline Martin Bowen of Augusta: her nieces, Maury Bowen Rothschild and her children, Eleanor and Graham Rothschild of Savannah, and Laura Madeline Bowen and Laura's husband Kurt Pivko of Kingsport Tennessee; a stepson Steve Moore and his wife Debra of Bellingham, Washington; a nephew Rogers Malone Jr. and his family of Lagrange Illinois, a niece Beth Malone Clark and her Family of Northbrook, Illinois; and, a niece Marjorie Lynn Malone and a brother-in-law Rogers Malone of St. Louis. She is also survived by numerous cousins. The remains will be cremated in Arizona and a memorial service will be scheduled in Augusta at a later time. If desired, friends and family may make memorial gifts to the following organizations or to the charity of their choice: The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art at 506 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia, 30901 or the Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design at Georgia State University.
Grover C. Kendall (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Grover C. Kendall, Jr., 80, husband of the late Anna Hofer Kendall, entered into rest Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Anne Maria Rehab and Nursing. Graveside services were held Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in Hillcrest Memorial Park with a Chaplain Robert Compton officiating. Pallbearers were the members of the U.S. Air Force honor guard. Survivors include his son, Donald E. Kendall and family; step-son, Oskar Hofer; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Kendall; brother, Donald Kendall; sisters, Wilma Kendall, Lois Berez and Betty Coca; granddaughters, Valeri Fees and Vicki Pritchett; as well a cousin, Bill Fernoff. Mr. Kendall the son of the late Grover C. and Gertrude Allen Kendall, Sr., was a native of Pekin, IL. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and World War II. He retired following twenty years of service with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a life member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Post No. 649 in Augusta. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Barbara O. Browning (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mrs. Barbara Owens Willis Browning, age 61, died Sunday October 15, 2006 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Crowe-Fields Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Millen Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home.
Sarah Hill (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Miss Sarah Rachael Hill, entered into rest on Monday October 16, 2006 at Lake Crossing Health Center, in Appling, GA. No visitation or Memorial services are to be scheduled. Miss Hill was a native of Bremen, GA, (Haralson County), had been a resident of Martinez, GA for 24 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Evans, GA. Miss Hill was preceded in death by her parents, Edward D. Hill and Edith Robinson Hill and by her brother in law, C. R. Davis. She is survived by her sister, Juanita H. Davis, of Martinez, GA. It is requested that Memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Evans, 515 N Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Albert H. Hanger (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Colonel Albert H. Hanger, age 82, of Alphretta, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2006. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. after a service held at Mount Pisgah UMC at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount Pisgah UMC. He graduated from The Citadel and was retired from the US Army after 22 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Marks Hanger; sisters, Betty Jane VanChooneveid and Joann Wood; children, Mark David, Gigi, Julia, Katie and his grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Corey, David, Jr., Molly, Abigayle, Jennifer, Clayton, Caroline, Sarah Kate, Thomas and great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Coltan. Flowers will be accepted, however, those who desire may make contributions to Heartland Hospice, 4598 Barclay Dr., Dunwoody, Ga. 30038, c/o Cathy Cox. SouthCare Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 770-427-9292. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Marion G. Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Marion G. Brown, 54, of Hephzibah, entered in to rest Monday, October 16, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. A native of Wiesbaden, Germany, she was a daughter of Helene Engel of Germany and the late Frank Gieseke, and had lived in the Augusta area for the last 12 years. She enjoyed boating and fishing. Surviving, in addition to her mother, is her husband, Willie C. Brown; two children, Markus Hill and his wife, Joslin, of Augusta, and Tanja Handrick and her husband, Rainer, of Wiesbaden, Germany; three grandchildren, Kalani Hill, and Vanessa and Travis Handrick; three step-children, Valerie and Tirece Malone, both of Milwaukee, WI, and LaTonya Vance of Jacksonville, TN; and several brothers and sisters living in Germany. The funeral will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes - South Chapel with Rev. Dr. Michael Davenport officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8:00PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909. Poteet Funeral Homes - South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 - 706-798-8886. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Effie Walton (WADLEY, Ga.)
WADLEY, Ga. - Mrs. Effie Williams Walton, 91, died October 13, 2006 at Jefferson County Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at the Piney Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Bennie Brinson officiating, assisted by Rev. David Kemp. Burial will be in Brinson Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Jogresan Mortuary of Wadley is serving the family.
Harold H. Norvell (SUMMERVILLE, S.C.)
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. - Harold H. Norvell entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2006 at the Summerville Medical Center Hospital. He was 84 years of age. Graveside Services and interment will be held at Westover Memorial park in Augusta, GA on October 18, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Norvell enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 1940 and was a veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He flew 52 strikes, observations and photographic missions with the Navy Patrol Squadron 3. Among other decorations, he was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight missions. He retired after 22 years of combined active and reserve duties as Lieutenant Colonel. He continued to serve as commanding officer with the 53rd Rifle Company at the Charleston Naval Base. He was an outstanding marksman and avid big game hunter. He worked as a contract photographer for Time-Life Books and Entomological Display Photography in the fly fishing industry. Upon retirement from active duty, Mr. Norvell opened a photographic retail business in Charleston, Norvell's Camera Exchange. Mr. Norvell is survived by a brother, J. Fleming Norvell, a son, Harold H. Norvell, two grandsons, Hamilton Harrelson and Huger Harrelson, three nephews, James F. Norvell, Jr., Frank W. Norvell, Pierce Marks III and two Melinda Marks Murphy, and Jennifer Norvell Farell, and a former wife and loving friend Brigitte Arndt. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, Augusta Chapter, Kimberly Ross-Maison, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, SC in charge of arrangements Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, 30904.
Yolanda J. Johnson (COLUMBIA, S.C.)
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Funeral services for Yolanda Johnson will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at Second Baptist Church. Burial will be at Pine Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the residence of her grandmother, Justine Simmons, 433 Ridge Ave. NW; Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; Smith Hazel Recreation Center, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday for Homegoing Celebration or the church on Thursday, 1 - 2 p.m. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.
Aquilla Robertson (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. today at Old Rosemary Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Curry officiating. The remains will lie in state in the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence, 119 Kellogg Drive at 1:15 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken (803) 648-0134.
Myrtis Ray Howard (WARRENTON, Ga.)
WARRENTON, Ga. - Mrs. Myrtis Ray Howard entered into rest at Thomson Manor Nursing Center, October 14, 2006. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Dawson's Mortuary Chapel at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Alexander Ingram officiating. Graveside services and interment will be Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Chattanooga, Tenn. Survivors include one sister, Mildred Burley, Norwood; six grandchildren, Christopher Burnett, Corey Roundsville, Arthur, Randy, Gregory Ballender, Chattanooga and Melita Mason; several great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dawson's Mortuary, 98 Hopgood St., Warrenton in charge of funeral arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Miriam Merry Dicks (GREENVILLE, S.C.)
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Mrs. Miriam Merry Dicks, widow of Mr. Thomas T. Dicks, Sr., died on October 16, 2006, at the age of ninety-two, in Greenville, South Carolina. She had lived there in an assisted living facility for six months so her daughter Merry could better care for her. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John United Methodist Church in Augusta, Georgia, with Reverend Gary DeMore, Senior Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Visitation services will take place at Platt's Funeral Home on Crawford Avenue on Friday, October 20, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Dicks was born in Athens, Georgia, the daughter of Milton Howard Merry and Roberta Dobbins Merry. She moved to Augusta in 1936 and worked for several years as a secretary and bookkeeper before starting her family. She was active in St. John United Methodist Church as a teacher, youth worker, president of the Woman's Society of Christian Services, president of the Eakes Bible Class, former member of the Administrative Board, Lay Minister, Commission on Outreach, Nominating Committee, Soup Kitchen Co-Captain, and served for thirteen years as the Associate Chaplain at St. John Towers where she taught a weekly bible class. The City of Augusta honored Mrs. Dicks with the Outstanding Citizenship Award for a lifetime of charitable works. Survivors include her two daughters, Anne Gonzalez of Marietta, Georgia, and Merry Kuharsky of Greenville, South Carolina, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and her brother, Harold Merry of Eliot, Maine. Pallbearers will be David Dicks, Derek Hart, Edward Allen, Andrew Kuharsky, Justin Kuharsky, and Luis Gonzalez. The family requests that memorials be made to the Memorial Fund at St. John United Methodist Church or to St. John Towers. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-3636 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Barbara Moore (SEDONA, AR.)
SEDONA, AR. - Barbara Maury Bowen Moore entered into rest Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Sedona, Arizona. She is survived by her beloved husband, Henry Clay Moore, Jr., formerly of Atlanta. She was predeceased by her parents Edna and Dudley Hollingsworth Bowen. Mrs. Moore was a native of Augusta, Georgia, born July 8, 1938. She graduated from William Robinson Elementary, Langford Middle School, Academy of Richmond County (Augusta), Sweet Briar College (Virginia) and obtained a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics from Emory University. She taught two years in Cairo Egypt at the American College for girls later named the Ramses College for Girls. While employed by Georgia Educational Television in Atlanta from 1966-1969, she developed the Patterns and Guessing Patterns television series and a related series for teachers of mathematics. Mrs. Moore lived in Atlanta for 30 years, during which time she taught mathematics at the Galloway School. Her lifelong interests included travel, international relations and the collection and creation of art. She studied Art at Georgia State University in Atlanta and loved painting self- portraits. In addition to her husband Clay, Barbara is survived by her brother, Dudley Hollingsworth Bowen, Jr. and his wife Madeline Martin Bowen of Augusta: her nieces, Maury Bowen Rothschild and her children, Eleanor and Graham Rothschild of Savannah, and Laura Madeline Bowen and Laura's husband Kurt Pivko of Kingsport Tennessee; a stepson Steve Moore and his wife Debra of Bellingham, Washington; a nephew Rogers Malone Jr. and his family of Lagrange Illinois, a niece Beth Malone Clark and her Family of Northbrook, Illinois; and, a niece Marjorie Lynn Malone and a brother-in-law Rogers Malone of St. Louis. She is also survived by numerous cousins. The remains will be cremated in Arizona and a memorial service will be scheduled in Augusta at a later time. If desired, friends and family may make memorial gifts to the following organizations or to the charity of their choice: The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art at 506 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia, 30901 or the Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design at Georgia State University. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Aquilla Robertson (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Aquilla Robertson, of 110 Kellogg Dr., will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Old Rosemary Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Curry officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call his residence or the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken (803) 648-0134.
John Hudson Skeen (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - John Hudson Skeen, 78 of Elm St. died Sunday, October 15 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at Lincolnton Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Rosser officiating. Masonic Rites will be accorded. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 18 at 2 p.m. at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Greenville, SC. Mr. Skeen a native of Columbus, Ga. But had lived in Headland, Al. before moving to Lincolnton about two years ago. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Daylight F& AM Lodge, Martinez. Survivors: wife, Pat Skeen; son, Stewart Skeen, Marysville, Ca.; daughters: Sonja S. Edwards, Jacksonville, Fl., Susan S. Hopkins, Simpsonville, SC; two brothers, one sister, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Shriners or The American Cancer Society. Beggs Funeral Home at 200 May Avenue, Lincolnton, Georgia (706) 359-4117. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Viola Anthony Harris (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Viola Anthony Harris, 85, formerly of Hazel Street entered into rest Monday, October 16, 2006 at Amara Healthcare and Rehab Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are four nephews, Deacon Charles (Patricia) Anthony, Augusta, John Thomas Anthony, Atlanta, Ga., Herbert Corker, Augusta and Louis Corker, Los Angeles, Calif; niece, Laverne Brannon, Augusta. Friends may call at the residence of her nephew, Deacon Charles Anthony, 2210 Bungalow Road. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Lausie Coleman (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
CLEARWATER, S.C. - Entered into rest on Monday, October 16, 2006, Mrs. Lausie Lee Slater Coleman, 82, wife of the late Mr. Joseph "J.B." Coleman, of Pine Street, Clearwater, SC. Surviving are three sons, Joe M. Coleman, Aiken, SC, Jimmy Coleman and Johnnie B. Coleman, both of North Augusta, SC and a daughter, Jane Walker, of Lewisburg, TN. Funeral services will be on Thursday at 2 o'clock in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. John Bolin and Heyward Horton officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence of her son on Jimmy Coleman, 102 Forrest Drive, North Augusta, SC or on Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 at Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lydia Marvin (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Entered eternal rest with Christ on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, Mrs. Lydia Speights Marvin, 88, wife of Mr. Joseph "Joe" Marvin, Sr., of 1029 Wildwood Road, Aiken, SC. Mrs. Marvin was born at Bennetts Point, SC to the late Isaac and Evie Johnson Speights. She was a homemaker and a member of First Alliance Church and the Alliance Women's Organization. Surviving are three daughters and their husbands, Rebecca and Thomas Plonk - Columbia, SC, Louisa and Rick Benton - Cayce, SC and Sara and Larry Ebaugh - Kent, Washington; two sons and their wives, Joseph "Dave" and Bobbie Marvin, Jr. - Aiken, SC and Ed S. and Amanita Marvin - Finland; one brother, Ikey Speights - Mt. Pleasant, SC; twenty-one grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be on Friday at 4 o'clock in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Thomas officiating. The interment will be on Sunday at 4 o'clock p.m. in the Stokes Cemetery, Hendersonville, SC. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Detachment # 939 Aiken Marine Corps League. The family prefers that memorials may be made to: First Alliance Church-For Missions, 2801 Ingleside Drive, Augusta, GA 30909. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 at Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy.No. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
David Lee Ritter (MIAMI, FL.)
MIAMI, FL. - Mr. David Lee Ritter, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Miller Swamp Baptist Church, Sycamore, S.C. He is survived by three sons, eight sisters and seven grandchildren. Cave Funeral Services, Inc., Allendale, S.C.
John Washington (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. John Washington, 54, will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. from the Bethel United Methodist Church, St. Stephens, S.C. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 668, Aiken, S.C. 29802. The family will receive friends at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home
James C. Rainey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, October 14, 2006, at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Mr. James C. Rainey, 79, husband of Hideko Rainey. Mr. Rainey was a native of Miami, FL and has lived in Augusta since 1963. He was a retired Master Sergerent from the US Army with 27 years of service and retired from the Civil Service at Fort Gordon with 19 years of service where he worked with the Protocol Section at Alexander Hall. He was a member of the Square & Compass Lodge # 3 of Japan, the Scottish Rite of Augusta Alee Shriners, the Augusta Shrine Club and the Martinez Chapter # 464 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Ikebana International Chapter # 81. Family members in addition to his wife include his daughter: Helen Rainey, son and daughter-in-law: Tsuyoshi and Hiroko Toya of New York; sisters: Etna Bohanmon of Louisville, KY, Alma Faulk of Hubert, NC; brothers: Vernon Rainey of St. Lucie, FL and Linad Whaley of Roseboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his father and mother: James D. Rainey and Rossie Smith Rainey. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at 6:00 P.M. in the Thomas Poteet Chapel, conducted by the Martinez Chapter # 464 Order of the Eastern Star, Montine Mize, Past Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Georgia, Order of the Eastern Star. And Masonic Rites will be rendered by the Martinez Lodge # 710 F & AM. Military honors will also be accorded. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening beginning at 5 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the Eastern Star Benevolence Fund, P.O. Box 187, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Margaret Watkins (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. - Mrs. Margaret Watkins of Williston Road entered into rest on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Beech Island with Rev. Christopher Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was a native of Aiken County, S.C., a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where she organized the Senior Choir in 1953 and served as President for 37 years. She was a former employee of the Georgia Regional Hospital. Survivors are one son, Lewis Watkins, Augusta; one sister, Elizabeth Stallings, Beech Island, S.C.; two grandchildren, Tesha Lelean (Derrick) Clayton, Jacksonville, Fla. and Christopher Randolph Watkins, Louisville, Ga.; four great-grandchildren of Jacksonville; devoted nieces, Nazelene Cato and Alma Sanders, Beech Island; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765Martin Luther King Blvd. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ira H. Ferguson (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - Entered into rest Saturday, night, October 14, 2006 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA, Mr. Ira Herbert "Herb" Ferguson, Jr., 77, of Graniteville SC, loving husband of seventeen happy years to Mrs. Alline Hammet Wilson Ferguson. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late Ira Herbert Ferguson Sr and the late Lillie Roberta Calhoun Ferguson. Herb came to Aiken County, SC in 1951 and went to work for E.I. DuPont as a Project Assistant and retired after forty years of service. He loved fishing at his lake home, gardening, his Koi pond, and the game of baseball and was very active in Dixie Youth Sports. A World War II veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Herb was a pleasant, quick whitted gentleman who reached out to others of all ages to encourage them. He enjoyed his family, friends and neighbors. In addition to his wife of seventeen years, he is survived by a daughter, Betty Ann Ferguson Paradise, Aiken, SC; sons, Ira Herbert Ferguson, (Gail) New Ellenton, SC, Robert Stelling Ferguson, (Eirene) Aiken, SC, and William Joseph Ferguson, (Patsy) Aiken, SC; step-sons, Spencer Phillips Allen, (Janice) Blythewood, SC and Leonard J. Wilson, Jr. (Lisa) North Augusta, SC; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, afternoon, October 18, 2006 at 1 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC, with Dr. Jimmy Adams & Dr. John Younginer officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be Tyler Anderson, Herbie Ferguson, Brad Montgomery, Phil Paradise, Tommy Paradise, Chuck Pemble, Adam Price, & Len Wilson. The family has asked memorials in memory of Mr. Ferguson be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC.
Clyde W. Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Clyde W. Jones age 82, husband of Mrs. Frances Marian Freeland Jones entered into rest on Monday October 16, 2006 at University Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Thursday October 19, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Kevin Steele officiating. Survivors include: one son, Ferrell Lee Jones and his wife Diane of Tabor City, NC, two daughters, Tonya Jones Ligon and husband Fred of Martinez, and Tamblyn Jones Lariscey and husband Billy of Hephzibah. Grandchildren, Ferrell Lee Jones Jr. and wife Angie and Brendan H. Jones and wife Angela of Tabor City,NC, Stephen Turner Holton of Evans and Alicia Holton Howland and husband Brad of James Island, SC and Dalton Cole Lariscey of Hephzibah. Great grandchildren, Ferrell Lee Jones III, Savannah Grace Jones and Raegan Jones all of Tabor City ,NC., and Mary Cason Holton of Evans. Mr. Jones was a Methodist and the owner of Ready Motors on Broad St. in Augusta until his retirement. He will be missed by his family and friends. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home this evening from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the National Hills Baptist Church Building Fund at 2725 Washington Rd. Augusta,GA 30909 or to the American Heart Association at 1105-D Furys Ln. Martinez,GA 30907. Platts Funeral Home 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta,Ga. 30904 706-733-3636. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Louis Edward Harvey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Louis Edward Harvey of 11th Ave. 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, Kefauver 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.
Ira Ferguson (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Ira Herbert "Herb" Ferguson, 77, who died Saturday, evening, will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Langley, SC. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC.
Oscar K. Hardy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Oscar K. Hardy, 86, beloved husband of Martha Haddlesay Hardy entered into rest Saturday, October 14, 2006 at University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Joseph Wilburn and Mattie Lou Hardy and brother Reuben O. Hardy, Mr. Hardy was born and raised in Columbia County and attended First Baptist Church, Augusta. A WWII Army veteran of 94th Division, 301st FA, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of Social Lodge #1, member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 150, he served on the Board of Directors of Augusta Boating Club. Formerly employed by E.J. McMahon Co., The Menk Company, he retired from Gold Mech, Inc. Survivors include Albert P. Hardy (Jackie), Martha H. Odom (Ernest), Joseph K. Hardy (Camille); seven grandchildren: Steven Hardy (Lisa) of Snellville, Angela Welch (Earl) of Sanford, FL, Ashley Odom (Shawn), Rachel Morris (Dean), John Hardy (Rhonda), Knox Hardy (Katie), Laura Hardy of Seattle, WA and 15 great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Ollie Washington of Austin, TX, John B. Hardy, Sr. and Merle Childs of Barnesville, GA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 18 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Gregory DeLoach and Dr. Rodger Murchison officiating. Pallbearers will be John Hardy, Knox Hardy, Ashley Odom, Dean Morris, Steven Hardy and Earl Welch. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Dozier, John B. Hardy, Jim Hardy, Lindy Kitchens, Bob Martin, Peter Menk, Olin Netherland, Holiday Rambler Camping Club and Employees of Gold Mech, Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chapel Fund, First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta, GA 30909. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Lee Williamson (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
WARRENVILLE, S.C. - Funeral services for Master Devin Lee Williamson, who died Sunday, morning will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC. Interment will follow in Warrenville Cemetery, Warrenville, SC. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC.
Marion G. Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Marion G. Brown, 54, of Hephzibah, entered in to rest Monday, October 16, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. Arrangements will be announced by Poteet Funeral Homes - South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 - 706-798-8886.
Margaret Hall (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Margaret Lybrand Hall, 81, of Aiken, died Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday night at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc., 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC
Lewis K. Owens (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest Sunday, October 15, 2006, Mr. Lewis K. Owens of North Augusta, beloved husband of Faye Etheridge Owens. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home. The interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Langley, S.C. The family will receive friends tonight, Tuesday, October 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street, Graniteville, S.C. 29829.
Barney Richardson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, Mr. Barney DeWayne Richardson, 68, husband of the late Mrs. Linda Lott Richardson, of 200 Cherokee Drive, North Augusta, SC. He was preceded in death by his brother, John "J.W." Richardson and a sister, Wynelle Maddolin. Mr. Richardson, was born in Statesboro, GA. to the late Walter F. and Ola Ellis Richardson. He retired from Kimberly-Clark as a commercial truck driver and he attended Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving is a son and his wife, DeWayne and Tina Richardson, Aiken, SC; a daughter and her husband, Melinda and John Claeys, Evans, GA; a sister, Catherine Mendelson, Cranbury, NJ and four grandchildren, Catie Claeys, John Paul Claeys, Hannah Richardson and Keifer Richardson. Funeral services will be on Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be James Cosnahan, Fred Thomason, Harvey Day, Charles Pierce, Bobby Chauncey and Dewey Myers. Bobby Brantley will be an honorary pallbearer. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 5 until 7 at Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Patricia Williams (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Pat Williams, 58, who died Sunday, morning, beloved wife of Mr. Alan E. Williams, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service. At her request, Pat will be cremated following the service. Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley, SC
Jimmy Collins (OLAR, S.C.)
OLAR, S.C. - Jimmy Riley Collins, Sr., 75, died Monday. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Green Branch Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in South End Cemetery, Bamberg. The family will receive friends from six to eight p.m. Wednesday at Folk Funeral Home, Williston. Mr. Collins was born in Barnwell County, a son of the late Willie and Rosa Long Collins. He was a farmer and also worked for Westinghouse in Hampton, SC. He was a member of Bell's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a deacon, on the church board, and was a former Sunday School Superintendent. Survivors include his wife Rose Bell Collins; a daughter Linda Collins; sons Jimmy R. Collins, Jr., Terry L. Collins, Dennis D. Collins, Sr., Mark A. Collins, and Dennis D. Collins, Jr.; sisters Willie Lou Adair, Phoebe Widener, Vivian Etterle, Melba Ann Pugh, and Ima Ayer; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Randall Gene Collins, sisters, Odie Fail, Nellie Ruth Croft, and Mary Holiday and an adopted brother Johnny Holiday. The family has requested that memorials be sent to Bell's Chapel Building Fund, P.O. Box 651, Allendale, SC 29810. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Arthur Fanwell (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Retired SFC Arthur Clayton Fanwell, Jr., 78, beloved husband of Mrs. Marilyn (Kitty) Fanwell, entered into rest on Saturday October 14, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel with Rev. Wayne Dixon & Rev. Clayton Gallaway officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Full military honors will be accorded by the Ceremonial Detachment of Fort Gordon. Mr. Fanwell was a member of Botsford Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 178 and a life member of V.F.W. Post 649. He was also a retired employee of Columbia Nitrogen. Enlisting in the Army in 1944, he served three tours in Germany and one tour in Korea. He received the WWII Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Medal. Survivors include his wife Marilyn (Kitty) Fanwell; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dennis Thompson, Locust Fork, AL; son, Arthur Stephen Fanwell, Augusta; granddaughter, Dayna Thompson; step-children, Martha (Terry) Ewing, Brownfield, TX., Kenneth Carter, Tacoma, WA., Nancy (Polo) Doria, LaQunita, CA and Christi (Donnie) Tiner, Fresno, CA; step grandchildren, Sarah, Jeffery, Amy, Sierra, Tanner, Lorie and Bryan. For those wishing to make memorials in lieu of flowers, the family suggests - The American Lung Association, 2050 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 or the United Hospice of Augusta, 1226 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta, Ga. 30909.
James Marvin Lokey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James Marvin "Bo" Lokey age 77, beloved husband of Mrs. Myrtle Lokey, of Augusta, formerly of Thomson, died Monday October 16, 2006 in The Beverly Manor convalescent center of Augusta. Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday October 19, 2006 in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens with Rev. Brent Turner officiating. Mr. Lokey was a native of Washington, GA a son of the late James Frederick and Ila Farr Lokey, He was a retired Postmaster with more than 34 years of service with the U.S. Postal service retiring in 1990. Mr. Lokey was a member of Thomson Presbyterian Church for 45 years where he served as a Deacon. He was a former member of the Thomson country club, and the Thomson Jaycees and was a Mason. He loved playing golf and fishing at the farm with his son-in-law Tracy, and grandsons Tray and Zach. Mr. Lokey was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Mary Fannie L. Rautenberg, Blanche L. Young, Florence L. Candler and Christine L. Wall and is survived by wife of 55 years Mrs. Myrtle Dixon Lokey of Augusta; daughter, Susan L Middlebrooks, of Augusta; son-in-law, Tracy W. Middlebrooks, Jr. M.D., of Augusta; two grandsons and wives, Tracy (Tray) W. and Cathy Middlebrooks, III of Alpharetta, GA, James Zachary (Zach) and Melissa Middlebrooks of Alpharetta, GA; granddaughter, Mary Amanda Middlebrooks of Augusta; sister, Louise L. Williams of Washington; one very special niece, Candace L. Williams of Augusta; three nephews, Charlie Candler, of Thomson, Randy Young, of Washington, and Fred Young, of Tennessee; great-granddaughter, Charlotte Paige Middlebrooks, and great-grandson, James Austin Middebrooks both of Alpharetta, GA. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Parkinson Association, American Heart Association or to the charity of one's choice. The Lokey family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday October 18, 2006 at the funeral home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.curtisfuneralhome.com Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lee Williamson (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
WARRENVILLE, S.C. - Entered into rest Sunday, morning, October 15, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Devin Lee Williamson, one month old son of Cavin Lee and Diana Renee Crane Williamson. Devin was bon in Augusta, GA, on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, afternoon, October 18, 2006 at 3 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC, with Pastor Chris Williams and Pastor Floyd Hutto officiating. The family has asked memorials in memory of Devin be made to the Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 until 8 this evening at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy., 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Dwaine Pinkston (WARTHEN, Ga.)
WARTHEN, Ga. - Mr. Dwaine Pinkston, Highway 15 North, Warthen, died on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006 from St. Paul C.M.E. Church of Sparta, Ga. with Rev. G.R. Dean officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
Harold Norvell (SUMMERVILLE, S.C.)
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. - Mr. Harold Norvell entered into rest on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Summerville Medical Center in Summerville, SC. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm at Westover Memorial Park with The Very Reverend Robert Fain officiating. Mr. Norvell was a Catholic and a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include one son, Harold Norvell, Jr. of Washington, DC; one brother, Fleming Norvell of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren; one nephew, Frank Norvell of Charleston, SC; former wife and loving friend, Brigitte C. Arndt of Summerville, SC. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, SC, in charge of services. Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30904 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mary Durham (MACON, Ga.)
MACON, Ga. - Mary Louise Durham, 84, died Monday October 16, 2006. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Callaway Funeral Home on 208 N. Rhodes Street in Union Point. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2006 from the First Presbyterian Church in Union Point. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Callaway Funeral Home of Union Point is in charge of arrangements.
James Tarver (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Heartland Hospice, Mr. James Paul "Pete" Tarver, Jr. 62, native and lifelong resident of Augusta. Mr. Tarver served in the United States Honor Guard in Washington, DC under the Presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson. Mr. Tarver was a truck driver with Bowman Transportation. He volunteered at the Uptown division of the Veterans Administrative Hospital and was of the Baptist faith. Family members include "The Love of His Life" - Laura H. Tarver; his father: James Paul Tarver, Sr.; brother: T. Earnell Fowler and sisters: Gloris T. Gordon, Braselton, GA, Paula T. Miller, Fay T. Ratcliff, Rhonda T. Jones and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother: Margaret Fowler Tarver. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Clarence Brown officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Gordon, Charles Miller, Roger Ratcliff, Donald Pearson, Ryan Ratcliff and Bernard Johnson. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132. Fairfax, VA 22038-1132. The family will receive friends Tuesday, evening from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
John Whitehead (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ret. SSG John W. Whitehead, Sr. of Wallace Street entered into rest Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 12:30 pm at the Bicentennial Chapel, Ft. Gordon with Rev. J. R. Hatney officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 11:30 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Lausie Coleman (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
CLEARWATER, S.C. - Entered into rest on Monday, October 16, 2006, Mrs. Lausie Lee Slater Coleman, 92, wife of the late Mr. Joseph "J.B." Coleman, of Pine Street, Clearwater, SC. Mrs. Coleman was born in Emanuel County, GA to the late John Lawson and Jane Morris Slater. She was a homemaker and a member of Clearwater First Baptist Church and the Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class. Surviving are three sons, Joe M. Coleman (Joann), Aiken, SC, Jimmy Coleman (Alda) and Johnnie B. Coleman (Debbie), all of North Augusta, SC and a daughter, Jane Walker (Steve), of Lewisburg, TN; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be on Thursday at 2 o'clock in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. John Bolin and Heyward Horton officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Coleman, Mark Eubanks, Ricky Eubanks, David Dyar, John Wood and Jeff Johnson. Friends may call at the residence of her son Jimmy Coleman, 102 Forrest Drive, North Augusta, SC or on Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 at Hatcher Funeral Home, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.
James Marvin Lokey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dwaine Pinkston (WARTHEN, Ga.)
Albert H. Hanger (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)
Octavia Thompkins (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Arthur Fanwell (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Weona Eslinger (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
Barbara O. Browning (MILLEN, Ga.)
Marion G. Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Barney Richardson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Yolanda J. Johnson (COLUMBIA, S.C.)
Lee Williamson (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Miriam Merry Dicks (GREENVILLE, S.C.)
Harold H. Norvell (SUMMERVILLE, S.C.)
Marion G. Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Myrtis Ray Howard (WARRENTON, Ga.)
James C. Rainey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Aquilla Robertson (AIKEN, S.C.)
James C. Rainey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lee Williamson (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
John Hudson Skeen (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Margaret Watkins (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Harold Norvell (SUMMERVILLE, S.C.)
Ira Ferguson (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Louis Edward Harvey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Patricia Williams (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Grover C. Kendall (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Ira H. Ferguson (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Grover C. Kendall (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Miriam Merry Dicks (GREENVILLE, S.C.)
Aquilla Robertson (AIKEN, S.C.)
Anna Timmerman ( DEARING, Ga.)
Viola Anthony Harris (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lewis K. Owens (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Lausie Coleman (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
Lillie Mae Cobb (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Lausie Coleman (CLEARWATER, S.C.)
Rally catapults China to world championship
Women past, present will be museum's focus
Title shot still eludes Williams
Pacers enjoy ranking, still have work to do
Women past, present will be museum's focus
NEW YORK - Wimbledon trophies, Olympic figure skates and NASCAR helmets will be on display at the first hall of fame museum dedicated to women's sports.
Overtime
In Aiken, Melissa Sage birdied two of the final three holes to shoot 1-over-par 73 and take the first-round lead in the Women's Eastern Senior Championship at Houndslake Country Club.
Pacers enjoy ranking, still have work to do
It's not every day the USC Aiken men's soccer team cracks the national poll. OK, it has never happened before.
Evans brings banner home
A final showdown between Evans and Greenbrier in the Area 2-AAAA Championship match on Tuesday wasn't like any ordinary volleyball match.
Title shot still eludes Williams
Still waiting to get a shot for a world title, Aiken's Paul "The Punisher" Williams will warm up the crowd for the biggest welterweight championship fight of the year.
Overtime
Weekly statistics for From The Huddle are needed from the area's high school coaches. Coaches are asked to either fax their information to (706) 823-3408 or e-mail them to jeff.sentell@augustachronicle.com.
Rally catapults China to world championship
AARHUS, Denmark - Message delivered. Message received.
A Bear for the dramatic
CHICAGO - Charles Tillman stood with both arms raised, while Devin Hester collapsed and pointed toward the sky. Over on the sideline, players and coaches bounced as if they were on trampolines, fists pumping and wide smiles crossing their faces as the opposing kicker missed a potential winning field goal.
Falcons' weakness exposed by Giants
ATLANTA - The tape is being logged and cataloged by 30 NFL teams this week, and Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking knows it.
Billick fires Fassel from Ravens' staff
Jim Fassel was fired as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, a move designed by coach Brian Billick to get more firepower from the league's 28th-ranked attack.
Falcons try to avoid panic after demoralizing loss
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Amid new concerns about Atlanta's run defense and renewed worries about its passing offense, Falcons coach Jim Mora gave his team some simple advice Monday:
Panthers surging with Smith back at top form
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Steve Smith has reached top speed, and so have the Carolina Panthers.
Bears edge Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Even on a very bad night, the Chicago Bears found a way to stay unbeaten.
Only 4 teams remain in new organization
The World Indoor Football League, which the Augusta Spartans joined in July, has lost two of its six teams, but Spartans owner Jimmy Young said Monday that it won't affect the team's 2007 season.
Only 4 teams remain in new organization
Richt names Stafford starting quarterback
ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia, looking to break its first two-game home losing streak since 1995, will start freshman Matthew Stafford at quarterback in Saturday's home game against Mississippi State, coach Mark Richt announced Monday.
Effort is there, but not the hits
ATHENS, Ga. - Since 2001, millions of Americans have turned on their televisions to watch such stress-out, gross-out antics as sitting in a tank of baby alligators and bobbing for rats.
Effort is there, but not the hits
Richt names Stafford starting quarterback
ESPN to televise SEC matchup
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Sports network ESPN will televise the Oct. 28 game between No. 7 Tennessee and South Carolina in Columbia.
Spurrier tips his visor to the fans
COLUMBIA - South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier had another message for Gamecock fans Tuesday - but this time it was simply: "Thanks."
Spurrier tips his visor to the fans
Even aces come in threes
It's never easy to make a hole-in-one, but apparently it helps to be in Jack Leone's group.
Girl shouldn't use sex to get back at parents
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: There are times when my mother really gets me mad and makes me want to do the unthinkable (like losing my virginity). Well, regardless of whether we argue, I feel I am ready to have sex. I am dating, and I would like to take our relationship to a higher level. Am I doing the wrong thing?
Event will be difficult to continue
On First Friday, I usually could be seen in downtown Augusta, along with many other teens enjoying the monthly event.
Teen Speak
What's your favorite part of the fair?
Marching unit's members travel, set sights on college
The whistle. The drums. The beat. ou can hear the South Augusta Marching Unit before you can see it, but seeing is the best part.
Send us your Teen Rants & Raves
Studies show pupils in U.S. fall behind in geography knowledge
Akilah McElvy, 17, has a way with maps. Taking road trips with her mom, she'd sometimes be in charge of finding roads and reading directions.
Studies show pupils in U.S. fall behind in geography knowledge
The essentials
Want some tips on how to study for a test? Need advice on how to balance a checkbook?
Event will be difficult to continue
Send us your Teen Rants & Raves
Upset about a new teen law? Tired of the injustice, misrepresentation or some other facet of Augusta-area life? Ready to say something about it? Xtreme is launching Teen Rants & Raves, an occasional feature that will let you sound off about what issues you take to heart.
Girl shouldn't use sex to get back at parents
Marching unit's members travel, set sights on college
Up 2 speed
Too involved in school to know what was going on in the real world this past week? Here's an update:
Quick hits
M. Night Shyamalan's latest film was a lesson in not judging a book by its cover. Both the movie's previews and characters proved to be much more than they seemed. The movie is more of a suspenseful bedtime story than horror movie, and it kept me guessing, but I was able to put many of the pieces in place before the characters did.
The Spotlight
Ira Stillwell, 16, a junior at John S. Davidson Fine Arts School
In their spare time, librarians like to read
Ministry counts on steak fundraiser to help finance programs for needy
Carnival again brings hundreds of revelers to elementary school
Redcliffe will conduct program in cemetery
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