Detroit evens series
DETROIT - Now you see it. Now you don't.

Phillies, Moyer agree to deal

La Russa believes smudge isn't dirt
ST. LOUIS - Tony La Russa kept talking about Kenny Rogers, his words from the interview room booming all around Busch Stadium, courtesy of the PA system. One by one, the Detroit Tigers stopped their workout to listen.

Fans scout for clear views of the World Series in Detroit

Phillies, Moyer agree to deal
PHILADELPHIA - Veteran pitcher Jamie Moyer signed a $10.5 million, two-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.

Maligned World Series catches people's attention

Maligned World Series catches people's attention
ST. LOUIS - Pitching to Albert Pujols, chasing Christy Mathewson, and Smudgegate.

Detroit evens series

Fans scout for clear views of the World Series in Detroit
DETROIT - For one fan, the choice was easy: Why plunk down a big chunk of change for a World Series ticket when you can stand on 4-foot stilts and watch through the steel gates?

La Russa believes smudge isn't dirt

Time to catch up on reader mail: Travels, dogs and dogs

Ford loss largest in 14 years
DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co.'s blue oval continued to bleed red ink in the third quarter, with the company posting a $5.8 billion loss Monday because of sagging North American sales and huge costs associated with a massive restructuring plan.

Ford loss largest in 14 years

Men plead guilty in plot to steal Coke secrets
ATLANTA - The two men accused of plotting with a secretary at Coca-Cola Co. to steal trade secrets from the world's biggest soft-drink maker and trying to sell them to archrival PepsiCo Inc. pleaded guilty Monday to one count each of conspiracy.

Wal-Mart reins in growth
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will slow the pace of store openings next year in what analysts called a nod to Wall Street urgings for greater focus on rekindling faltering sales and earnings growth at its 6,700 stores worldwide.

Wal-Mart reins in growth

Men plead guilty in plot to steal Coke secrets

Clemson showed strength, but still needs help to win ACC
CLEMSON, S.C. - James Davis, C.J. Spiller and Clemson's defense made a strong case about who's best in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Senior guard out for season

Senior guard out for season
CLEMSON, S.C. - Senior offensive lineman Roman Fry has played his last game at Clemson after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's win against Georgia Tech.

Clemson showed strength, but still needs help to win ACC

Ohio State's run at No. 1 reached 9 weeks
Ohio State's run at No. 1 is now one week short of the Buckeyes' longest to start a season.

GameDay crew remains in state for Gamecocks

GameDay crew remains in state for Gamecocks
COLUMBIA - ESPN's College GameDay will be in South Carolina again this Saturday when the Gamecocks host No. 8 Tennessee.

Ohio State's run at No. 1 reached 9 weeks

No second chance here

No second chance here
Most teenagers who commit dumb, dangerous, criminal acts should be given a second chance. This is why, when they do go over the line, they are tried as juveniles, not adults.

Embrace the past and the future
Too often people look so intently toward the future that, to their detriment, the past is ignored. So you would think that, in a city founded in 1736, a lot of residents would want to cling to parts of their community that reflect its interesting history.

Embrace the past and the future

Whither the revolution?
Republican leaders in Washington are getting it from all sides these days.

Whither the revolution?

Ripken open to idea of building stadium
Cal Ripken Jr. said on Monday his GreenJackets ownership group is committed to Augusta "for the long haul."

Pour another cup, I'm not addicted yet

Funk wins AT&T Championship

Trump wins golf event with Watson

Durant ends 5-year drought with Disney win
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Joe Durant didn't forget how to win on the PGA Tour.

Fasth wins Mallorca Classic

Hee-Won wins sixth career title
CHONBURI, Thailand - South Korea's Hee-Won Han won her sixth career title Sunday after shooting a 5-under 67 at the LPGA Thailand.

Fasth wins Mallorca Classic
SON SERVERA, Mallorca - Niclas Fasth shot a 2-under 68 Sunday for a three-stroke win over Sergio Garcia at the Mallorca Classic.

Hee-Won wins sixth career title

Funk wins AT&T Championship
SAN ANTONIO - Fred Funk won for the first time in three Champions Tour starts, birdieing three of the last four holes for a 2-under 69 and a one-stroke victory Sunday in the AT&T Championship.

Final round suspended because of dark

Final round suspended because of dark
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Michael Sim and Ken Duke will have to wait until Monday to decide who wins the Nationwide Tour's PalmettoPride Classic.

Durant ends 5-year drought with Disney win

Trump wins golf event with Watson
NEW YORK - Donald Trump knows the importance of a good partner.

Ripken open to idea of building stadium

Warriors are the team to beat

Power Poll

Warriors are the team to beat
>WHO'S HOT: Jefferson County. The Warriors got their fourth win in a row when sophomore lineman Chris Crenshaw sacked Swainsboro's Rashad James and ended a thrilling comeback try at the Jefferson County 16 on the final play of a 20-13 game.

Power Poll
The area's top 10 prep football teams after the 10th 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.

Kovalchuk leads Atlanta to victory
SUNRISE, Fla. - Ilya Kovalchuk scored three power-play goals Monday night to help the Atlanta Thrashers continue the best start in franchise history with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers.

Kovalchuk leads Atlanta to victory

Time to catch up on reader mail: Travels, dogs and dogs
I believe in opening mail once a month, whether it needs it or not.

Grand juries need eyes and ears of court reporters

River ecology lab monitoring SRS must be spared

Unfortunately, negative ads work

River ecology lab monitoring SRS must be spared
Considering the government's budget woes, it is easy to understand why the U.S. Department of Energy is searching for ways to reduce costs, but when they drastically cut funds for the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, I can't help but wonder if those budget-cutters are aware of the value of the program they are eliminating.Mal McKibben, Aiken, S.C.

Grand juries need eyes and ears of court reporters
Several months ago, I was afforded the honor and privilege to serve on the Richmond County grand jury. It was an interesting and meaningful experience for me because I learned a lot about the judicial system.E. Maner, Augusta

AT&T-BellSouth merger is a good thing; here's why
Guest columnist Mark Cooper ("The attempted resurrection of ol' Ma Bell," Oct. 12) is stuck in the past with his criticism of the AT&T-BellSouth merger.Kelly McCutchen, Atlanta

AT&T-BellSouth merger is a good thing; here's why

Unfortunately, negative ads work
If TV ads for candidates were limited to positive statements from candidates, political action committees and political parties, we all would be a lot better off. Most intelligent voters are turned off by mudslinging and deceptive statements made in these ads about opposing candidates. I know I'm sick of hearing about what the other candidate did not do.Ken Manfredi, Evans

Vote Ballenger for change in Congress
A majority of Americans now believe that our leaders have taken us way off track. We can heap a lot of the blame on the Bush-Cheney administration, but the Republican-controlled House must accept its share.Victor Reilly, Aiken, S.C.

Vote Ballenger for change in Congress

Big brewers roll out seasonal flavor

Fixing loose screws will 'pre-pay' your dues

Real women declare fall's look is full of winners

Study: College kids pile on pounds well beyond freshman year

Real women declare fall's look is full of winners
The fashion gods declared there would be radically new fall trends - skinny pants, dresses, round-toe shoes, chunky sweaters and big belts - and then pushed their point by putting those looks all over magazines and catalogs, and on the bodies of celebrities.

Big brewers roll out seasonal flavor
MILWAUKEE - From chocolate to pumpkin, the nation's top brewers are venturing where craft brewers have experimented for years - flavored brews - even if it's only for a few months at a time.

Study: College kids pile on pounds well beyond freshman year
BOSTON - The "Freshman 15" is more like 5 to 7, but it is followed by the "Sophomore 2 or 3," say researchers who led two of the largest and longest studies ever done of weight gain among college students.

Fixing loose screws will 'pre-pay' your dues
You're ready to take a shower. You reach for the valve that turns cold to hot, and the lever you use every single day wobbles. It doesn't feel like it's going to fall off, but it isn't right. You can't pay much attention now, though, because the water's heating up and you have to get on with your busy day.

Lynx have little time back home
On Friday, the Augusta Lynx will embark on a brutal four-week stretch, the likes of which most of them haven't experienced.

Lynx have little time back home

Across the area
A North Augusta man was shot while trying to stop two men from taking his friend's purse Monday, according to Richmond County sheriff's Sgt. Calvin Chew.

No more dumping

Fitting in fall break

Correction
A photo caption in Monday's editions should have said that admission to the Chamber of Horrors Haunted House is $10.

Which way will you go?

Buford junior will appear on 'Made'
BUFORD, Ga. - Last spring, Chris Fronzak had big glasses, long sideburns and a wardrobe of basketball shorts and T-shirts.

Across South Carolina

Living history
People left behind the comforts of the 21st century this weekend for hard wooden seats, handmade toys, dipped candles and the craft of carpentry.

Across the area

Panel studies custody issues
ATLANTA - Changes to state laws governing the custody of children of divorced parents could be coming next year, depending on the decisions of a legislative study committee looking at the issue.

Georgia gas tax to drop

Ex-coach is still proud of Laney
David Dupree recently had a knee replaced, and three days a week he receives kidney dialysis treatments.

Many voters are uninformed about state Supreme Court

Landfill's slopes fall short of standards
Columbia County's Baker Place Road Landfill closed in July, but it will be January before work begins to cap the site.

Many voters are uninformed about state Supreme Court
ATLANTA - Electing state Supreme Court justices creates curious situations.

The week ahead
AIKEN JAYCEES WESTERN CAROLINA STATE FAIR: Continues through Saturday; Aiken Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 1 North; gates open at 5 p.m. weekdays and at noon weekends; admission is $6 daily; www.westerncarolinastatefair.com.

Landfill's slopes fall short of standards

Across the area
A cold front will bring much cooler temperatures today and throughout the week, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Leonard Vaughan.

Men bring out big ideas

Across Georgia
ATHENS - Little girls don't grow up dreaming of life as a football coach's wife. And most women never imagine having breast cancer. Barbara Dooley has tackled both.

Council backs loan to get land

Across South Carolina
IRMO - Palmetto Health has scaled back its proposal for a new hospital in Irmo in the hopes state regulators will approve a smaller facility.

Across Georgia

Man shares story at drug talk
Columbia County Chief Magistrate Judge Wade Padgett addressed a full room Monday night, but his talk about teen problems with alcohol, drugs and sex hit home with at least one adult.

Incumbent, rival claim they can lower bills

Eatery owned by candidate burns
BOWEN ISLAND, S.C. - Robert Barber took Saturday night off from cooking at Bowen's Island restaurant to rest up before a week of heavy campaigning and debating that now fill the Democrat lieutenant governor candidate's schedule, but he got a 5 a.m. wake-up call that flames were shooting out of the place his grandparents opened in 1946.

Across Georgia

Hopefuls attempt to answer concerns
AIKEN - Eight school board candidates tackled questions of overcrowding and funding at a public forum Monday.

Gangs' impact alarms leader
Augusta State University's athletic director says the community needs to wake up and realize it has a gang problem.

Council backs loan to get land
AIKEN - Aiken City Council unanimously passed a motion Monday to loan $250,000 to Aiken County or to Aiken County Open Land Trust to help buy a 210-acre recreational facility off Boyd Pond Road.

Rants and raves
TO THE PERSON WHO thinks religion should stay out of schools: I agree, and let me tell you that you are not alone. There are a lot of non-Christians and it does not matter if others think we will go to hell. Remember we are non-Christians so that does not worry me. Leave the religion in your homes, your church and your life. Don't bring it into my child's. That is my decision.

Ripken: No plans yet for new stadium
Augusta GreenJackets owner Cal Ripken Jr. was happy to accept some recognition from Augusta officials for his contributions to the city on Monday, but he said talk of a new downtown stadium for the city's minor league baseball team may be premature.

Perry to push new law

Man shot by robbers
A North Augusta man was shot while trying to stop two men from taking his friend's purse early Monday, according to Richmond County sheriff's Sgt. Calvin Chew.

News you can use

Judge sets payment priorities

Living history

Correction

Gangs' impact alarms leader

Eatery owned by candidate burns

Movie magic

Hopefuls attempt to answer concerns

'Family' talk surrounds amendment

Candidates meet again in District 3

Taylor urges Perdue not to cut schools

Getting ready for the show
Bettie Brame leads a choir during practice at the Sand Hills Community Center in Augusta. The group will perform Wednesday at the Senior Oktoberfest, to be held at the Lock and Dam.

Amendments don't raise fuss

Across the Southeast
Police officer killed, second is wounded

Ex-coach is still proud of Laney

'Family' talk surrounds amendment
COLUMBIA - Michelle Berrios says she should be focusing on cancer and motherhood.

Contenders say public must have more access

Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:

Getting ready for the show

Which way will you go?
AIKEN - Marolyn Baril doesn't plan on dying any time soon.

Three vying for office

Kid of the Day
Shawn Weatherford Jr., of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.

Kid of the Day

Georgia gas tax to drop
ATLANTA - The state's gasoline tax will dip by 2.7 cents a gallon beginning in December, the state Department of Revenue reported Monday.

Candidates meet again in District 3
It was only a couple months ago when they faced each other in a special election, and now Lauretta D. Gordon and Alex Howard are again running against each other for the same seat on the Richmond County Board of Education.

Taylor urges Perdue not to cut schools
ATLANTA - With the race for governor entering its final two weeks, Democratic Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor on Monday urged his Republican opponent, Gov. Sonny Perdue, to stop cuts to the state's schools.

Amendments don't raise fuss
ATLANTA - Rights of property owners and hunters will be in question when voters cast their ballots Nov. 7.

Nichols' attorneys ask that trial not be on TV
ATLANTA - Citing the "growing media frenzy" surrounding his case, attorneys representing a man accused of shooting to death a judge, his clerk, a sheriff's deputy and a federal law enforcement officer are arguing against television cameras in the courtroom during his murder trial.

Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Aiden Johnson, 8 months, of Augusta.

Movie magic
AIKEN - The strapless, summery dresses some extras were told to wear Monday might look good on film but made life uncomfortable for locals getting a taste of moviemaking.

Judge sets payment priorities
The companies covering the losses of the mental health center looted by former state Rep. Robin Williams and his associates will begin seeing some restitution.

Across the area

Three vying for office
ATLANTA - Even before the GOP romp that put Republicans in charge of the Governor's Mansion and both chambers of the General Assembly, the party had found success in the race for state schools superintendent.

The week ahead

Incumbent, rival claim they can lower bills
ATLANTA - The two men vying to run the state's insurance regulatory office both know how best to reach Georgia voters: through their monthly bills.

Kid of the Day

Men bring out big ideas
The dominant issues in the race for Georgia's 10th Congressional District are far more predictable than the candidates.

Community needs are reviewed

No more dumping
Brian Hobbins' law enforcement career has included checking everything from fishing licenses to fire extinguishers.

Panel studies custody issues

Fitting in fall break
Stephanie Loyal volunteered to watch her working neighbor's children during Columbia County schools' fall break.

Across the Southeast

Contenders say public must have more access
In his one year in office, A.K. Hasan has shaken up the establishment and created waves on the school board. Now three political challengers are seeking to unseat him.

Nichols' attorneys ask that trial not be on TV

Community needs are reviewed
Ozie Jones doesn't mind moving his car wash if it means his friends and neighbors have a place to play basketball, get quality health care and maybe work out.

Buford junior will appear on 'Made'

News you can use
Flu shots will be given out from noon to 4 p.m. at Grovetown City Hall, the Columbia County Health Department said. The cost is $20 per dose.

Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:

Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer has $336,000 to make a final push in the last two weeks before the Nov. 7 election, according to campaign finance reports that were due Monday.

Rants and raves
TO THE PERSON WHO thinks religion should stay out of schools: I agree, and let me tell you that you are not alone. There are a lot of non-Christians and it does not matter if others think we will go to hell. Remember we are non-Christians so that does not worry me. Leave the religion in your homes, your church and your life. Don't bring it into my child's. That is my decision.

Across Georgia
ATLANTA - The state has revoked the license of a Carrollton day-care center where the owner was charged with drunken driving while transporting children from the center.

Man shares story at drug talk

Across South Carolina

Perry to push new law
COLUMBIA - Taxpayers shouldn't be left holding the bill for a tax increment financing district their local government approved but cannot afford, according to state Rep. Skipper Perry, R-Aiken.

Pour another cup, I'm not addicted yet
A few days ago I was listening to the radio news while I was driving to work. CBS had a report that said caffeine abuse was a growing problem.

Close Chase pleases, regardless of the racing

Lady luck smiling at Johnson
MARTINSVILLE, Va. - All of a sudden, nothing is falling off Jimmie Johnson's Chevrolet during the final 50 miles.

Close Chase pleases, regardless of the racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Matt Kenseth threw the caution flag when the rest of the competition appeared ready to hand the Nextel Cup title to Jeff Burton.

Alonso retains F1 title in Schumacher's finale

Lady luck smiling at Johnson

Bourdais wins series Champ Car title

Bourdais wins series Champ Car title
SURFERS PARADISE, Australia - Sebastien Bourdais thought he could start celebrating.

Alonso retains F1 title in Schumacher's finale
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Fernando Alonso won his second straight Formula One championship Sunday by finishing runner-up to Felipe Massa in the Brazilian Grand Prix, a race that marked the end of Michael Schumacher's mighty career.

Cowboys' 3rd-down back is a good fit

NFL roundup

Flying high again

Playing dumb

Bengals edge Panthers

Seattle's Hasselbeck to miss 3 weeks

Falcons have momentum going into tough stretch

Savannah Pollard   (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mrs. Savannnah Mary Pollard, 44, of Newberry Street entered into rest October 20, 2006 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Pollard, a native of Louisville, KY, was a member of Bell Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Willie Pollard, a daughter, Lillie Porter, a son, Kevin Porter, Jr., all of Aiken; two sisters, Marion Miller, Queens, N.Y. and Debra Pearson, Aiken; six brothers, George Pearson, Louisville, John Tillman, Jesse Pearson, Aiken, Henry Pearson, Robert Pearson, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Maurice Pearson, Jamaica, N.Y.; one aunt, Patience Terrell, Aiken; four grandchildren, Tyrese Jones, Ladea Blocker, Dorethea Blocker, and Julius Blocker, Jr.; and a host of uncles, other relatives, and friends. Friends may call at the residence of Lillie Porter, Jehossee Drive. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort Street, Aiken, S.C.

Dorothy Wynn   (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy Wynn, 65, of Hwy. 16, Sparta, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 in an Augusta hospital. Survivors included son, Jimmy Blount of Hephzibah; two daughters, Shirley Moore of Sparta and Sybil Wynn of Augusta; two sisters, Susie Roach of Sparta and Mamie Odum of Rancho, Calif.; three brothers, Riley Blount, Jr. of Sparta, Emanuel Blount of Philadelphia, Pa. and Julian Blount of Oakland, Calif. Services will be held at Hunt's Chapel AME Church on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

Warren Hills   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Warren Hills, Sr. of Cairo Drive entered into rest Tuesday October 17, 2006 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. C. William Joyner, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Laurene Hummel   ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, October 22, 2006 at her residence, Mrs. Laurene Barnes "Geechee" Hummel, wife of the late Dr. John Emile Hummel. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn L. Hummel of Augusta, Mary Lynn H. Satterwhite of Bristol, TN., Mela H. Evans of Augusta, Margaret E. Hummel of Augusta; her sons, John Emile Hummel Jr., of Augusta and Christopher Lawton Hummel of Hilton Head, SC.; and six grandchildren. Geechee was a native of Estill, SC., but grew up in Savannah. In 1938 she moved to Augusta to attend and graduate from the Barrett School of Nursing in 1942. She retired from the V.A. Hospital after 18 1/2 years as a registered nurse. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She loved all of her grandchildren. The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 12:15 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Timothy Donahue celebrant. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the University Hospital Nurses Alumni Assoc. The Vigil and Rosary will be Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. and the family will receive friends until 8:00 at Thomas Poteet and Son. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Aquinas High School:1920 Highland Ave. Augusta, Ga. 30904 Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors: 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30907 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Carrie Bell Ryan   (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. - Mrs. Carrie Bell McKie Ryan, 88, entered into rest October 20, 2006 at Anne Marie Rehab & Nursing Center. Mrs. Ryan, a native of Edgefield County was a member of Shaws Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Emily Knight, Staten Island, N.Y., Annie (Marvin) Nabriet, Jamaica, N.Y., Jeanette (Wesley) Roundtree, North Augusta, and Pamela (Rev. Norris) Rouse, Hephzibah; four sons, Rev. Benjamin (Lorriane) Ryan, Beech Island, Rev. Martin (Ruth) Ryan and Jim (Beatrice) Ryan, Trenton, and Samuel (Rosa) Ryan, Belvedere; two sisters, Mariah (Virgil) Combs and Sally (Nathaniel) McCants, Augusta; one brother, Harvest Butler, Augusta; sisters-in-law, Everdener Harris, Trenton and Minnie McKie, North Augusta; forty grandchildren, thirty seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence of her daughter, Jeanette (Wesley) Roundtree, 7 Rushton Court, North Augusta. 803-819-9599 Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Shaws Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Benjamin Ryan officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Virginia V. Youmans   (EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Virginia Videtto Youmans, age 89, of Evans, entered into rest on Sunday morning, October 22, 2006 at Brandon Wilde. Born to Pickens Hall and Alice Humphrey Videtto on July 7, 1917, she was a native of Burke County and had been a lifelong resident of Augusta. She and her late husband, Charles Arthur Youmans had resided in the Brandon Wilde community since 1996. Mrs. Youmans had taught public school within the Richmond County School System, at Richmond Academy, Tubman and Langford Middle Schools, from where she retired in the mid 1960's. Following her teaching career, she maintained her membership with the Georgia and Richmond County retired teacher's Associations. Her love of her Southern Heritage enabled her affiliation with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Colonists, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the National Society and Georgia Division of the Magna Charta Dames, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, descendants of John Alden Kindred of America, Inc., the Mayflower Society and the Colonial Dames XVII th Century. Until her health prevented, she remained active with the Richmond County Historical Society, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, the Cranford Flower Club where she had served as corresponding Secretary, the Augusta Country Club and the Augusta Genealogical Society. A charter and lifelong member of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, she had been a member of the Smith Class, the United Methodist Women and had served as the church Historian. In 1996, she authored a much coveted book titled; History of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, 1926 - 1996, "A Church with A Vision". She was preceded in death by: her husband of 62 years, Charles Arthur "Art" Youmans, who passed away in March of 2004. She is survived by: their daughter, Alice Youmans, Atlanta, GA. Funeral serviceswill be at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, from the graveside in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Steve Dodson, of Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, on Tuesday, at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in her memory, to the Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Larry E. Ferrell   (GREENSBORO, N.C.)
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Mr. Larry E. Ferrell, 61, of Greensboro, died October 21, 2006 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was employed with Truck Parks Specialists and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas R. Ferrell. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Pat M. Ferrell of the home; daughter, Kim Krastel and her husband, Eric of Tampa, Fla.; mother Ida Hazel Ferrell and brothers, Thomas R. Ferrell, Jr. and family, David Ferrell and family, all of Martinez and Daniel Ferrell and family of Charlotte, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, N.C. 27405. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Bradley Sherrill, Dr. David Grapey and the nurses and counselors of Hospice of Greensboro for all of their loving support and care given to the family during this time. George Brothers Funeral service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Glenna Maile   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest October 22, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Mrs. Glenna Gallion Maile. 75. Glenna was a native of Newark, NJ had lived most of her life in Augusta. She was retired from Richmond County Air Port Authority where she worked at Bush Field. She was a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Paul Christopher Maile, Charles Alfred Maile, Martinez; one brother, David Connelly, Jacksonville, Fl. Graveside Services will be conducted today at 1:00 PM at Westover Memorial Park. Rev. Marion Jay officiating. Visit the online guest book at www.southernfuneralservice.com Southern Funeral Service, 109 Shaw St., Martinez, GA 30907 706-364-9122 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Franklin E. Costley   (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Franklin E. Costley, age 63, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Jubilee Fellowship Church with interment to follow at Westview Cemetery. Mr. Costley passed away late Saturday evening. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville has charge of funeral arrangements.

Hallie Cawthon   (CASTLE ROCK, CO)
CASTLE ROCK, CO - Mrs. Hallie Beatrice Lundy Cawthon, 90, formerly of Greensboro, passed away Thursday, October 19th, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 25th, 2006 at the Wesley Chapel Wesleyan Church in Greensboro with Pastor Tim Tabler presiding. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 24th, 2006 at the funeral home. Callaway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sallie Mae Bright   (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Mae Jefferson Bright will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Hammond Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby G. Hankerson officiating. Friends may call at the residence, 261 Clearmont Street. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.

Andrew Mercer   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Memorial services for Mr. Andrew "Andy" Jackson Mercer, age 61, will be at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, (TODAY) October 24, 2006 at the Bethlehem Advent Christian Church, 1815 Central Avenue, Augusta with Reverend Nathan Dean, officiating.

Carolyn H. Lord   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Carolyn H. Lord, 61, wife of 43 years to Mr. Carlton A. Lord of Courtney Rd. entered into rest Monday, October 23, 2006 at the University Hospital . Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Zula Wright-Pettway   (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Zula Wright- Pettway died October 21, 2006 at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church located at 1157 Ebenezer Baptist Church Road, Lincolnton, Ga. Relatives and friends are welcome at the McClendon Memorial Funeral Home, located at 215 Mercer Street, Washington, Ga. 706-678-2656.

Thurman Yarbrough   (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. Thurman Charles 'Charlie' Yarbrough, 60, of 2535 Golden Bridge Ct., Aiken, SC died Monday, October 23, 2006 at his residence after a long battle with lung cancer. Charlie served his country during the Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Clara; sons Joe Clevenger, New Ellenton, Mike Clevenger, Albany, OH; and one daughter, Debra Townsend, North Augusta, SC. He was the proud 'pawpaw' of Andrea, age 20, Amber, age 16, Ashley, age 12, Nicholas, age 10. He is also survived by his brothers, Vernon Yarbrough, Harry Yarbrough. His parents, Virgil and Glema McCormick Yarbrough, and his brother, Danny Yarbrough, preceded him in death. Charlie was a past master of the Masonic Lodge of New Ellenton and was also a member of the American Legion. He loved to fish, hunt and work in his greenhouse. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the Shellhouse -Rivers Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Mark Hudson will officiate. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC29201-2392. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday evening at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, 715 East pine Log Rd., Aiken, SC Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Matthew Miller   (INGLIS, FL)
INGLIS, FL - Matthew Thomas Miller, age 29, of Inglis, Fla. died Saturday, October 21, 2006 in Crystal River. Matthew was born January 11, 1977 in South Miami, Fla. to Robert and Cheryl Miller. He came to this area 13 years ago from there. Matthew graduated from Dunnellon High School in 1996 and was a carpenter in the construction industry. He was a friend of Bill W. He was an avid reader and enjoyed internet chess. He was a Methodist. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Omer T. Edwards. Survivors include his father, Robert F. Miller, of Truth or Consequences, NM; mother and step-father, Cheryl and Dennis Van Dorn of Inglis, Fla.; 2 brothers, Erich S. Miller (Monique) of Maitland, Fla. and Clayton J. Miller of Inglis, Fla.; 2 step-brothers, Devin Van Dorn (Audrey) of Ocala, Fla. and James Van Dorn (Lori) of Valrico, Fla.; maternal grandmother, Zena E. Edwards of Inglis, Fla.; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. L.F. Miller of Acworth, Ga.; nephew, Deitrick H. Miller; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. A memorial service for Matthew Thomas Miller will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Crystal River with Reverend David Gill, Crystal River United Methodist Church, officiating. A graveside inurnment will be held Saturday, October 28 at 4:00 p.m. at Johnson Methodist Church Cemetery in Warren County, Ga. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who wish may make a memorial contribution to the charity of your choice in memory of Matthew. Private cremation under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River, Fla. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Essie Mae Crawford   (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Essie Mae Crawford, 94, passed Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Beverly/Windemere Health Care Center in Augusta, Georgia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Mullberry Baptist Church in Meatasville, Georgia. McLendon Memorial Funeral Home. 706-678-2656

Lawrenscene Copeland   (KITE, GA.)
KITE, GA. - Mrs. Lawrenscene K. Copeland, age 55, died Sunday evening at Johnson County Nursing Home in Scott, Ga. Graveside services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Piney Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Edward Levi Odoms   (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mr. Edward Levi Odoms "Kojak", 64, died October 17, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2:30 at Happy Home Baptist Church. The burial will be held in the Barton Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, one son, one daughter, two sisters and four grandchildren. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Frank E. Grant   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Frank E. Grant, Jr., entered into rest on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at his residence. He leaves fond loving memories to his family; wife, Mrs. Joann Butler Grant; children, Tina Grant (Earnest) Rhodes, Alexander (Lillian) Grant, Henry Grant; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 25, 2006, in Second Providence Memorial Gardens, North Augusta, SC, with Pastor Clarence Moore, eulogist. Viewing will be from 2 pm until 6 pm at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Howard L. Cook   (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mr. Howard Leroy Cook, age 93, died Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Jenkins County Hospital. He was born in Glarendon county, SC, a retired owner of H. L. Cook Co. and a member of the Millen Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Millen Cemetery with Dr. Maurice Crowder and Rev. Christy Bandy officiating. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Roy (Vicki) Cook of Millen; two grandchildren, Ryan and Carrie Cook; a great grandchild, Rylee Cook; a brother, O'Neal Cook of Chicago, Il; and a sister, Jean Duvall of Clear Lake, CA. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Carrie Thompson Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to the Millen United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Monday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Ruby Haines   (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Ms. Ruby Alexander Haines, age 85, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rev. Tucker Lewis will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Stanley Funeral Home of Wrightsville has charge of funeral arrangements.

Zelma Patterson   (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Mrs. Zelma Hamilton Patterson, 68, died Wednesday, October 18, 2006. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. at Rosemary Baptist Church, Barnwell, S.C. Survivors include her husband, one son, one daughter, one brother, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Rose F. Berry   (COLUMBIA, S.C.)
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Graveside service for Rose F. Berry, 98, will be held Tuesday at 12 noon in Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery. Rabbi David Siff will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Mrs. Berry, wife of the late Nathan Berry, died Monday, October 23, 2006. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she was the youngest of six children of the late Philip and Katie Fierman, who were fortunate to escape eastern Europe shortly after the turn of the century. From the age of two, she was raised in Macon, Ga. She was a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue and for many years the Columbia Country Club. Mrs. Berry enjoyed her family and friends to the fullest. She was a joy to be around and her laugh could always be heard. Her sweetness was felt by all. Her passion was golf and she played until the age of eighty-five. She claimed that was what kept her so young. She also played bridge until that age. Her cakes and mandle bread were known far and wideÉ.and they were the best. Left to cherish Mrs. Berry's memory are her daughter, Annette Berry Barton of Augusta, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Cyd Glasser Berry of Columbia; grandchildren, Neil Berry and Kathy Berry, both of Augusta, Scott Berry and wife, Gina, and Kirk Berry, all of Columbia; niece, Booty Bedinger and her husband, Henry of Columbia; and dear friend, Carla Davis. She was predeceased by son, Marvin "Bookie" Berry. The family expresses their sincere gratitude to all of Mrs. Berry's caretakers; Louise Neuman, May Bell Golson, Barbara Cooper, Mary Hogg, Thelma Thompson and Alfreda Brewer. They were kind, compassionate and professional. www.dunbarfunerals.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Julia Mae Jackson   (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Funeral Services for Mrs. Julia Mae Jackson, 82 of 303 Edwards Rd., Hephzibah who died Thursday, October 19, 2006 will be conducted Wednesday October 25, 2006 at Thompson Springhill A.M.E. Church, Matthews, Ga. At 2:00 pm with Rev Robert Edwards, pastor, Presiding and Prophetess Audrey Jefferson Eulogist. Interment in the Doyle Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Repast at the family's residence. Survivors are five sons, George A. Jackson Jr., Bellingham, Wa, Robert Lee (Gwendolyn) Jackson, Midville Ga, Benjamin Jackson Augusta, Ga., Anthony Wayne Jackson and Keith Jackson, both of Hephzibah, Ga.; four daughters, Georgene Allen and Joy Lanell (Johnny) Roland Hephzibah, Ga, Torra (Dennis) Thomas, Keysville, Ga., and Audrey Jefferson of Houston, Tx.; one brother, (Pee Wee) Brown, New York; one sister, Sherry Brown Curry of Harrisburg Pa; two brother-in-laws, two sisters-in-law, thirteen adopted children, and host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Freeman Funeral Home, Wrens Ga. in charge.

Adell Peel   (MILLEN, Ga.)
MILLEN, Ga. - Mrs. Adell Dickey Peel, age 88, died Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Heartland Hospice in Conyers. She was born in Jenkins County, retired from Jockey International and is a member of the Green Fork Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a. m. Wednesday at the Green Fork Baptist Cemetery. Survivors include her two daughters and son-in-law, Linda P. Sherrill of Snellville and Sara P. (Bentley) Fallis of Marietta; a sister, Mildred Wiggins of Millen; a brother, Herbert Girard of Reidsville; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7:00 p. m. until 9:00 p. m. at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Richard Allen Powers   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Richard Allen Powers, 62, of Augusta entered into rest Thursday, October 19, 2006. Mr. Powers was born in Griffin, GA, a son of Mattie Mae Butler Powers of Augusta and the late Earnest Clifton Powers, he had lived in Augusta for the past 20 years. He was a member of the First church of the Nazarene of Augusta. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is a son, Spencer C. Powers of Savannah; two daughters, Linda Martin and Debbie Fail, both of Barnwell, SC; a brother, Doug Powers of Augusta, GA; four sisters, Hazel Ansley of Waynesboro, GA, Amelia Powers of Rincon, GA, Shirley Corder, of Augusta, and Faye Day of Rincon; five grandchildren, George Nathan Powers, Ramey Gibbs, Josh and Summer Padget, and Chasity O'Grady; five great-grandchildren; five nieces, 10 nephews, 11 great-nieces and 14 great-nephews. A funeral was held at 2:00PM Monday, October 23, 2006 at Poteet Funeral Homes - South Chapel. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family received friends 7-9:00PM Sunday at the funeral home. Poteet Funeral Homes - South Chapel, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 - 706-798-8886.

Jerry B. White   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Jerry B. White, Sr., age 74, of Augusta, will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, today, October 23, 2006, from the graveside in Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2040 Liberty Church Road, Hephzibah, GA, with Reverend James D. Hyder, officiating. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the Fort Gordon Ceremonial Detachment.

Warren Hills   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Warren Hills, Sr. of Cairo Drive entered into rest Tuesday October 17, 2006 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. C. William Joyner, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 1:15 p.m. Remains will lie in state at the church 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Virginia Youmans   (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Ms. Virginia Videtto Youmans, entered into rest on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at her residence in Brandon Wilde. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced from Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez.

Beatrice Marion   (NEW HAVEN, CT)
NEW HAVEN, CT - Overseer Beatrice D. Marion, 66, of New Haven, CT departed this life on October 17, 2006. She was the beloved wife of Philip M. Marion, Sr. Born in Augusta, GA on February 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Addison and Ida Bell Knox Bennings. She had been employed as a supervisor by Connecticut Laminating and served as Founder and Overseer of Temple of Miracles and Deliverance Center. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Phyllis Marion Zakari, Veronica Marion and Leatrice Amegnihe (Phillip); a son, Christopher Marion; 10 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a son, Philip Marion, Jr.; a daughter, Althea Marion; and a sister, Evangelist Miriam Bennings. A funeral service celebrating Mrs. Marion's life and legacy will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 11 AM at Varick AME Zion Church, 246 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT. Friends may call at the church from 9-11 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, CT is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Rosemary Phelps   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Rosemary Phelps, age 65, of Augusta, entered into rest on Sunday morning, October 22, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. A native of Shirley, MA, she had resided in the Augusta area since her husband's military transfer from Germany in 1977. Mrs. Phelps had worked as the Manager of Added Dimensions in Augusta Mall and Catherine's Ladies Wear in Richmond Plaza, on Wrightsboro Road for 15 years. She had attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by: her husband of 41 years, Lindsey "Pete" Phelps; three daughters, Julie Newman, Atlanta, GA, Candy Myers and her husband John, Augusta, GA, Lori Phelps Dudley, Augusta, GA; five granddaughters, Lindsey Newman, Casey and Sydney Myers, Samantha and Hannah Dudley. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 noon, on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2607 Lumpkin Road with Reverend Father Raphael Estrada, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm, on Wednesday, at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Ladson Couch   (LANGLEY, S.C.)
LANGLEY, S.C. - Entered into rest Sunday, night, October 22, 2006, at University Hospital, Augusta, GA, Mr. Ladson Daniel "Ace" Couch, 82, of Langley, SC, beloved husband of sixty-three years to Mrs. Etrulie Baughman "Jackie" Couch. Born in and a lifelong resident of Langley, SC, he was a son of the late Romie Lee and Nellie Thompson Couch. Ace, as he was affectionately known, was a retried paint contractor and was a member of Langley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Ace was an accomplished guitar player and loved spending time with his family and playing music. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Jerry Lee Couch, Sr. (Shirley) Warrenville, SC; daughter, Lydia Gail Hutto, (Tommie) Warrensburg, MO; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A daughter, Carolyn Faye Hearn, (John) preceded him in death. The family has asked that memorials in memory of Ace be made to the American Heart Association, 520 Gervais St, Ste300, Columbia, SC 29201( www.americanheart.org) Funeral services will be held Wednesday, afternoon, October 25, 2006 at 2 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Langley, SC, with Pastor Gene Brown and Pastor Alvin Lunsford officiating. Interment will follow in Langley Cemetery, Langley, SC. Friends may call at the residence 191 Pelzer St., Langley, SC The family will receive friends Tuesday, evening, October 24, 2006 from 6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

Andrew Mercer   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Andrew "Andy" Jackson Mercer, age 61, entered into rest on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center. A native of McDowell County, Welch, West Virginia, he had resided in the Augusta area since the early 1960's. Mr. Mercer had retired from International Paper in 2004 after 28 years as a Machine Tender. During his School age years, Andy was an accomplished Football and Baseball player. He had attended Richmond Academy in Augusta. A follower of the Advent Christian Church, he was a member at East War Advent Christian in War, WV and he had attended Bethlehem Advent Christian in Augusta. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by: a daughter, Miranda Lynn Shuman, Augusta, GA; a son, Christopher Lee Shuman, Augusta, GA; two sisters, Sandra K. Mercer, Augusta, GA, Garnett Durkee, Grovetown, GA; an uncle and aunt, Donald E. and Mary Tunnell, Augusta, GA; cousins, Mrs. Iris Lloyd, Martinez, GA, Donnette Gustafson, Columbia, TN; a niece, Renee Silverman, Long Beach, NY; two nephews, Brian Sloan, NASC, Kevin Sloan, Augusta, GA.; two great nephews, Aaron Sloan and Blake Sloan. Memorial services will be at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the Bethlehem Advent Christian Church, 1815 Central Avenue, Augusta. The family will receive friends following the service, at the church.

Rosemary Phelps   (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Rosemary Phelps, age 65, of Augusta, entered into rest on Sunday morning, October 22, 2006 at Doctor's Hospital. A native of Shirley, MA, she had resided in the Augusta area since her husband's military transfer from Germany in 1977. Mrs. Phelps had worked as the Manager of Added Dimensions in Augusta Mall and Catherine's Ladies Wear in Richmond Plaza, on Wrightsboro Road for 15 years. She had attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Lindsey "Pete" Phelps; 3 daughters, Julie Newman, Atlanta, GA, Candy Myers and her husband John, Augusta, GA; Lori Phelps Dudley, Augusta, GA; 5 grand daughters, Lindsey Newman, Casey and Sydney Myers, Samantha and Hannah Dudley. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 noon, on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2607 Lumpkin Road with Reverend Father Raphael Estrada, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm, on Wednesday, at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta.

Glenna Maile (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Zelma Patterson (BARNWELL, S.C.)

Thurman Yarbrough (AIKEN, S.C.)

Savannah Pollard (AIKEN, S.C.)

Andrew Mercer (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Carolyn H. Lord (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Rosemary Phelps (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Hallie Cawthon (CASTLE ROCK, CO)

Beatrice Marion (NEW HAVEN, CT)

Andrew Mercer (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Warren Hills (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Dorothy Wynn (SPARTA, Ga.)

Adell Peel (MILLEN, Ga.)

Carrie Bell Ryan (TRENTON, S.C.)

Rose F. Berry (COLUMBIA, S.C.)

Edward Levi Odoms (ALLENDALE, S.C.)

Virginia V. Youmans (EVANS, Ga.)

Frank E. Grant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Julia Mae Jackson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Matthew Miller (INGLIS, FL)

Richard Allen Powers (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Franklin E. Costley (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)

Larry E. Ferrell (GREENSBORO, N.C.)

Rosemary Phelps (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Sallie Mae Bright (BELVEDERE, S.C.)

Essie Mae Crawford (WASHINGTON, Ga.)

Laurene Hummel ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Jerry B. White (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Ladson Couch (LANGLEY, S.C.)

Virginia Youmans (MARTINEZ, Ga.)

Zula Wright-Pettway (WASHINGTON, Ga.)

Lawrenscene Copeland (KITE, GA.)

Warren Hills (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Ruby Haines (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)

Howard L. Cook (MILLEN, Ga.)

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