Eckstein the hero; Cardinals take Game 4
Foxhounds will run in Aiken next spring
Foxhounds will run in Aiken next spring
AIKEN - Release the hounds, the Aiken Foxhounds. So came the announcement Friday in Aiken from the South Coast League, which unveiled the nickname and logo of the local baseball team that will begin play in the first-year independent pro league next spring.
St. Louis takes World Series
ST. LOUIS - Favored by few, the St. Louis Cardinals used an unlikely cast of characters to win their first World Series in nearly a quarter century.
Eckstein the hero; Cardinals take Game 4
ST. LOUIS - With some help from a soggy field and two big hits by little David Eckstein, the St. Louis Cardinals took control of the World Series with a wild comeback win.
Nature tops nurture when it comes to focusing
Tech education gets boost
State officials gave financial support Thursday to a partnership between Columbia County schools and manufacturers.
Wider canal to benefit ports
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Although the people of Panama might not have had Georgia on their minds when they overwhelmingly approved a $5.3 billion expansion of their canal Sunday, you can be sure Panama's voters were on the minds of plenty of Georgians, especially those with business interests tied to the state's ports.
Biz bits
The Aiken-based parent of Security Federal Bank on Friday announced an 8 percent increase in second quarter earnings.
Reeves Construction expands presence in Augusta
First Bank's profit falls in 3rd quarter
First Bank's profit falls in 3rd quarter
First Bank of Georgia's parent company on Thursday announced a 28 percent drop in third-quarter profits on declining revenue from its mortgage operation.
Grant to help Graniteville job creation
GRANITEVILLE - Job creation is on the minds of residents of this community, which is trying to recover from this year's shutdown of Avondale Mills.
Biz bits
Augusta-Aiken's jobless rate inched down in September, while Georgia's rate remained unchanged.
Grant to help Graniteville job creation
Reeves Construction expands presence in Augusta
Reeves Construction Co. has acquired APAC Southeast Inc.'s Augusta division, giving the company an even larger presence in the area's highway construction market.
Bowden keeps title dreams
COLUMBIA - Clemson coach Tommy Bowden thinks the Tigers are still a championship-caliber club, despite playing their worst game of the season in a 24-7 loss at Virginia Tech.
Hokies stuff Tigers
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Branden Ore shredded Clemson for 203 yards rushing yards and two touchdowns and Virginia Tech held the No. 10 Tigers to 76 yards in the last three quarters in the Hokies' 24-7 victory Thursday night.
Press Handel for secretary of state
This time, the principal failed
School principals have a legal right to keep students ignorant. They obviously have a moral obligation to the contrary.
Ready or not, here he comes!
Ted Kennedy couldn't even get the man's name right last year, calling him "Osama." Yet, only two years into a U.S. Senate career, he's something of a rock star and nearly a household name. Oprah gushes over him. He's been called the United States' Nelson Mandela and one of the 10 people best situated to change the world.
This time, the principal failed
Climate change
The climate in Augusta is great - and getting better. The warm, natural disaster-resistant climate was the No. 1 reason New Jersey-based global business solutions provider Automatic Data Processing Inc. announced Friday it would be opening a 1,000-job facility here next year.
Press Handel for secretary of state
Secretary of state may not be the most exciting-sounding position out there. But since the 2000 presidential election, Americans realize just how crucial the job is.
Fishermen's friends are sorely missed
Fishing tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
Fishermen's friends are sorely missed
After more than 50 years of fishing on Thurmond Lake, I sometimes daydream about scenarios that are usually taking place at this time of year involving birds. So far this year, the birds are missing. Where are the birds?
Choose mulch based on ease of use, needs
It's the time of year when pine needles really rain down. If you are like me, that makes you think of mulch. I always rake the needles from friends' yards so I will have mulch for my beds.
Choose mulch based on ease of use, needs
Win will all but sew up division for Jackets
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech plays for a championship today. Yes, the calendar reads October.
Georgia Tech notebook
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's Reggie Ball is snap-to-snap, not day-to-day, with his leg injury.
Win will all but sew up division for Jackets
Choi rides near-ace to lead at Chrysler
PALM HARBOR, Fla. - K.J. Choi took double bogey and called it a good experience. He nearly made an ace on what he called a bad shot. It added up to 5-under-par 66 that gave him a one-shot lead after a wild Friday in the Chrysler Championship.
Choi rides near-ace to lead at Chrysler
Gay is focused on his 1st win
PALM HARBOR, Fla. - Brian Gay isn't on any bubble at the Chrysler Championship. He's simply in the lead.
Burst appendix nearly ended Red Devil's dreams
Player of the Week: Eric Hannah
Mustangs' resurgence revives region rivalry
Tigers too much for hurting Eagles
Tigers too much for hurting Eagles
PLAY OF THE GAME: Ahead by only six in the second quarter, Swainsboro quarterback Rashad James picked a perfect time to throw his first pass of the game - on fourth-and-goal from the Josey 5-yard line - for the Tigers' second touchdown of the night. The score pumped up the Tigers defense, which went on to shut out the home team.
Power goes out on Laney
Some Laney players exited the locker room Friday night holding up four fingers. In normal circumstances, that signifies a team claiming rights to the fourth quarter. Not this rainy night.
Week 10 schedule
Aquinas at Georgia Military, 7:30 p.m.
Friday night flashback
Silver Bluff 14, Barnwell 13; Oct. 21, 1983
Hudson carries load for 'Dogs
HARLEM - Big plays were the difference in the Harlem mud on Friday night. Thomson fullback LaBrandon Hudson broke free for touchdown runs of 64, 80 and 11 yards propelling his team to a 25-0 win over Harlem at The Junkyard.
Spotted
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Key matchups
All look at this week's big games
Player of the Week: Eric Hannah
Hannah made two critical plays in the Warriors' 20-13 win against Swainsboro. He blocked a punt that was returned for a touchdown, giving Jefferson County a 12-7 third-quarter lead. He then forced a fumble deep in Tigers territory at the 9.
Friday's high school scores
Scores from area games
Dream 16 update
Catching up with this year's dream 16 selections
Prep capsules
MONETTA - Ridge Spring-Monetta wrapped up the Region 4-A championship Friday night with a 12-6 victory over Calhoun County
A place at the top
Former Josey High School football player Deon Grant stands behind a framed version of his old jersey, which was retired during a ceremony Friday night.
Spartans grind out win
PLAY OF THE GAME: Lined up in the shotgun at the Razorback 7-yard line, Glenn Hills quarterback Michael Evans rolled right and looked to throw. Unable to find an open receiver, Evans tucked the ball and beat a pursuing defender to the corner and dove into the end zone for the game's only score.
Burst appendix nearly ended Red Devil's dreams
Kiece Crite has such a football player's life. His locker is decorated with notes from a girl named Kelli.
Silver Bluff wins region
PETTICOAT JUNCTION - The Silver Bluff Bulldogs are region champions once again. Senior Lawrence Boyd rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns, and Silver Bluff's defense and special teams did the rest as the Bulldogs routed Barnwell 33-2 to claim their first Region 5-AA title since 2003 in a downpour at The Bluff on Friday night.
Mustangs' resurgence revives region rivalry
For the first time in a while, Midland Valley will have something more at stake than pride when it faces Strom Thurmond in their regular season finales tonight.
Week 10 Statistics
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Hornets dump Yellow Jackets
PLAY OF THE GAME: Willie Simpkins hauled in a 26-yard pass, Aiken's only one in the game, from backup quarterback Marcel Harley with two defenders draped over him. On the next play, Cortez Abney scored from the 4 for the Hornets' first touchdown late in the first quarter.
Thrashers' next foe one win from NHL record for best start
Flyers beat Thrashers 3-2 in shootout,
Flyers beat Thrashers 3-2 in shootout,
PHILADELPHIA - John Stevens had to wait a little longer to savor his first NHL win. With perhaps the most tumultuous week in Flyers history behind them, it was certainly worth it.
Thrashers' next foe one win from NHL record for best start
BUFFALO, N.Y. - When the season began, the Buffalo Sabres confidently declared their championship aspirations with a simple motto: "One team, one goal."
Nature tops nurture when it comes to focusing
It's why a routine 20-minute homework assignment can involve two hours of snack breaks, telephone interruptions, TV channel curiosity and frequent announcements that seventh-grade expectations are impossibly unreasonable.
We all must keep our city beautiful
Darfur deserves more media attention
I believe there is an issue which deserves at least some coverage in The Augusta Chronicle. I am a subscriber to the newspaper, and I never see information about the Darfur region of Sudan. I'm sure, as editors, you know the story I speak of. We are facing genocide.Claire Hollins, Evans
Politicians are stealing the truth
This is truly the season of liars, cheats and thieves. Politicians at all levels are hard at work again lying to us and cheating us out of the truth. I'm tired of politicians treating us like idiots and playing with some Americans' ignorance. I'm tired of outright lies and half-truths from all politicians.A. Dale Boyd, Evans
We all must keep our city beautiful
The Concerned Citizens Beautification Group is deeply concerned about the appearance of our streets and highways near the areas we work and live in Augusta. As we travel along the streets and highways in south Augusta, we are concerned with the tall grass in the medians, grass growing over the curbs, and trash along the streets. Because of budget cuts and other city priorities, the CCBG wants to be proactive and take immediate action to beautify our streets and highways.Mary Stewart, Augusta
Politicians are stealing the truth
Vote for competency in this election
Thanks to a deceiving and devious strategy based on lies, fear-mongering and corruption, the Bush administration has taken our country to an abyss with almost no hope for a full recovery.Joaquin Godoy, Aiken, S.C.
Darfur deserves more media attention
Will 'they' attack here? When Iraqis fly
I've been hearing people saying that if our troops pull out of Iraq we'll be fighting "them" in the streets of the United States and of lovely Augusta.Nathan Kirby, Augusta
Will 'they' attack here? When Iraqis fly
Vote for competency in this election
Local woman goes against mob in '1 vs. 100'
Day of service will give local residents many opportunities to help those in need
Living briefs
Maybe tonight will be the night when the Great Pumpkin finally shows up and Linus' sincerity gets rewarded. Then again, probably not. Still, the classic Peanuts' Halloween special, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, remains a fun treat - even in its 40th year. The show airs at 8 on ABC (WJBF, Channel 6).
Day of service will give local residents many opportunities to help those in need
By the time the sun comes up Saturday, millions of Americans will be out and about in their neighborhoods working to change lives and make their mark as part of National Make a Difference Day.
Local woman goes against mob in '1 vs. 100'
Camille Bennett wants you to know that she's not just another pretty face.
Johnson joins Lynx for extended road trip
After missing last weekend's season-opening games because of immigration delays, forward Jamie Johnson will finally return to the ice in an Augusta Lynx jersey tonight at the Columbia Inferno.
Johnson joins Lynx for extended road trip
Candidates make cases for booming, failing economy
Noise complaints prompt talks, tests
Republican group pans Sanford before election
COLUMBIA - About a dozen Republicans spent time Thursday talking about why they would rather have a Democrat in the Governor's Mansion than re-elect Gov. Mark Sanford.
Ravenel fined for funding troubles
COLUMBIA - State treasurer candidate Thomas Ravenel has paid a $19,500 fine after the Federal Election Commission found he didn't file reports properly for his failed 2004 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate.
Correction
- An item on 1B of Friday's Metro section in The Augusta Chronicle listed the incorrect price for the unlimited-rides tickets for Friday night at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair. The tickets cost $20 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. They cost $15 Monday through Thursday nights.
Holley aide says he is owed funds
Fort Gordon to gain two facilities
Steady rain usually means that turning over dirt on a new construction site is postponed.
Candidates make cases for booming, failing economy
HAPEVILLE, Ga. - The candidates for governor painted competing portraits of Georgia's economy on Friday.
Elections preparation under way
Democrat leaving nothing to chance
DECATUR, Ga. - Despite beating U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney in the Democratic primary runoff election for her seat, Hank Johnson hasn't stopped campaigning - not even on his birthday.
Noise complaints prompt talks, tests
Noise recently has caught the ears of Columbia County commissioners, spurring late-night sound tests and leading county officials to readdress a nuisance ordinance.
Republicans focusing on state for House seat gains
Republicans focusing on state for House seat gains
MACON, Ga. - Republicans urgently working to counter expected losses in this year's elections are turning to friendly territory in the Deep South.
Families turn out for food, fun at fair
Educator says she wants pupils to keep on learning
Her lifelong pursuit to become a teacher is now a pursuit to produce lifelong learners. And on Thursday night, Mary Frances Howard, 45, was announced as Richmond County's 2006 Teacher of the Year. Unable to control her tears, she threw her hands up and leapt in the air after hearing her name called during the school system's annual banquet.
New Ellenton may decide to be a city
Maybe image is everything. New Ellenton residents will have a chance to decide how they want to be viewed by others - and by themselves - with a Nov. 7 general election ballot question.
Correction
- Calendar listings in Thursday's Applause section of The Augusta Chronicle contained incorrect information. An item on the Ridge Spring Harvest Festival in Ridge Spring, S.C., should have said the concert at 9 tonight by the O'Kaysions will be held at the civic center. An item on the Georgia-Carolina State Fair should have said that the fair started Thursday.
Moore, Sanford disagree on restructuring efforts
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Hannah McKinnon
Rants and raves
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Mud slung in court race
ATLANTA - Georgia's Supreme Court race just got dirtier. After a group opposing Justice Carol Hunstein's re-election claimed in a TV ad she "has made a habit of ignoring laws she doesn't like," her campaign fired back.
Company will bring 1,000 jobs
Thanks to months-long negotiations, a New Jersey company is expected to create 1,000 jobs and invest millions in a "business solutions center" in Augusta by next year.
Republican group pans Sanford before election
Program teaches pupils about sun
Through a NASA-based instructional program taught at Riverside Elementary School on Thursday, fourth-grader Austin Kelley learned something new about the sun.
$4 generic drugs come to Georgia
Augusta resident Deborah Burns walked into the Evans Wal-Mart on Thursday on a pair of arthritic knees.
Air-conditioning unit catches fire at school
When 12-year-old Katice Williams heard the alarm, she assumed her teachers were testing her disaster preparedness.
Blood vessel inhibitor identified in study
Iraq is main issue at District 2 debate
Congressman Joe Wilson said he remains optimistic about Iraq even as his Democratic challenger, Michael Ray Ellisor, calls the war there "the most horrendous political decision made by a politician."
Educator says she wants pupils to keep on learning
Families turn out for food, fun at fair
Some youngsters might enjoy the dizzying rotations of the "Fire Ball" but for David Whitfield's three grandchildren, the kiddie rides and the slides contain an irresistible charm.
Marines running in honor of fallen
Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher McClenan rounded the final curve of Fort Gordon's Barton Field track Thursday, passing a burgundy satchel to a fellow runner.
Remembrance is cancer lesson
Even in death, the veteran educator continues to teach her children. With tears still welling up Thursday, members of the Hephzibah High School "family," both teachers and students, recalled the life of Melinda Williams, who died of breast cancer a year ago. The lessons she taught aren't forgotten and Hephzibah High wants to spread those lessons to the community.
Fort Gordon to gain two facilities
Across South Carolina
HILTON HEAD ISLAND - A security guard at a Lowcountry golf course likely owes his life to two quick-thinking employees and a 3-iron.
Air-conditioning unit catches fire at school
Across Georgia
ATHENS - Local school administrators are studying whether to create a dual-language school that could have pupils speaking English half the day and Spanish half the day.
New Jersey company bringing 1,000 jobs to Augusta
Program teaches pupils about sun
Across the southeast
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. - Authorities investigating the slaying of a family of four along a Florida highway said Friday that the father was probably involved in drug trafficking and that the person they suspect in the slaying was in custody.
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Across South Carolina
RICHMOND, Va. - A federal appeals court ruled Friday that a descendent of a Confederate officer, not the state of South Carolina, owns more than 440 original Civil War letters valued at $2.4 million.
Across the area
C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School will hold a rededication of its renovated school next week.
Across Georgia
TOCCOA - A 14-year-old boy who disappeared after he was last seen on horseback around Currahee Mountain in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area in northeast Georgia has been found safe.
Boat travels 160 miles after being severely damaged
News you can use
Activities and events scheduled for today include:
Officials announce ADP arrival
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Michael T.C. "Mike-Mike" Elam of Augusta.
Governor says new company bringing jobs to Georgia
Standing before nearly 100 people Friday morning, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced that New Jersey-based Automatic Data Processing Inc. will arrive in Augusta with several hundred jobs by early next year.
Iraq is main issue at District 2 debate
Fair ride cleared by state
A ride at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair from which a 13-year-old girl was thrown Thursday night can resume operation, state inspectors said Friday.
New Aiken pro baseball team to be called Foxhounds
Perdue's campaign manager is arrested for DUI
Stand Down event gives leg up
Jessie Milton has a hat that proudly proclaims him a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, with a Purple Heart in the center symbolizing the medal he won.
Across the area
A convicted rapist caught with pornographic images of children on his computer is on his way back to prison.
State hopes ballot system will help avoid confusion
News you can use
Activities scheduled for today include:
Revenue to top $1 billion
University Hospital is poised to become a billion-dollar business next year even as it prepares to get little extra help with Medicaid.
Boat travels 160 miles after being severely damaged
Somewhere on a serpentine stretch of the Savannah River, deep into its wilderness, David Kinsey heard his boat, the Avocet, scuffle with something from the river floor and lose.
State hopes ballot system will help avoid confusion
ATLANTA - A new system that allows poll workers to tell whether and where a voter is registered to cast a ballot, even if the voter shows up at the wrong precinct, should reduce confusion on Election Day, the Secretary of State's office says.
$4 generic drugs come to Georgia
Blood vessel inhibitor identified in study
The substance that keeps the cornea in the eye clear of blood vessels also might provide the key to preventing blindness or choking off cancerous tumors, according to research based at the Augusta VA.
Marines running in honor of fallen
Officials announce ADP arrival
Standing before nearly 100 local business leaders and officials Friday morning, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced that New Jersey-based Automatic Data Processing Inc. will arrive in Augusta with several hundred jobs by early next year.
Heard at the fair
Watch the video to get a close-up look at cows, part of the livestock exhibition at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair in Augusta.
Perdue's campaign manager is arrested for DUI
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue's campaign manager was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol Wednesday night, according to police and the Perdue camp.
Ravenel fined for funding troubles
New Ellenton may decide to be a city
Rain forces local fairs to close
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Judge weighs on candidate's home
Moore, Sanford disagree on restructuring efforts
ANDERSON, S.C. - Gov. Mark Sanford touted his proposals to structure a more efficient state government at Thursday's debate, while his Democratic challenger Tommy Moore criticized those efforts as one of the Republican's many failures in the past four years.
Judge weighs on candidate's home
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Democrat Mell Traylor has a driver's license and voter registration card saying he lives in Savannah, yet the only house for which he pays rent and utilities is on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Masterpiece coming to Atlanta
ATLANTA - A few days after opening the first exhibit in a three-year partnership with the Louvre in Paris, the High Museum in Atlanta announced that it will be the first of three stops in the United States for an iconic masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance that has never left Florence.
Officials find fair ride safe
A ride at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair from which a 13-year-old girl was thrown Thursday night can resume operation, state inspectors said Friday.
Halloween happenings
Find out what Halloween events are happening in your area. Then watch the video of the Chamber of Horrors Haunted House.
Democrat leaving nothing to chance
Poll says Barrow, Burns in tight bid
Elections preparation under way
Long before the first voter casts a ballot Nov. 7, Elections Director Lynn Bailey has a to-do list that is not for the faint of heart.
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Poll says Barrow, Burns in tight bid
ATLANTA - With just over a week left before Election Day, the matchup between U.S. Rep. John Barrow, D-Savannah, and former Congressman Max Burns remains extremely tight, according to a poll released Friday.
Holley aide says he is owed funds
Democratic congressional candidate Terry Holley's campaign manager resigned two weeks ago, saying Mr. Holley's campaign against U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood is foundering so badly that Mr. Holley couldn't afford to pay his salary.
Cohen is not just another number
Back home at the University of Miami, Audra Cohen ranks No. 1 among unpaid collegiate women's tennis players. In the USTA Pro Circuit Challenger event this week at The Club at Raes Creek, she ranks No. 703 in the world.
NASCAR notebook
HAMPTON, Ga. - Getting to the lead in the Chase for the Championship has been easier than staying there.
Chase still too close to call
HAMPTON, Ga. -- Even Mark Martin is feeling optimistic these days. The longtime NASCAR star heads into Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway seventh in the season standings, 96 points behind leader Matt Kenseth with four races left in the Chase for the Championship.
Atlanta suffers setback
ATLANTA - Just as Speedy Claxton was returning, the Atlanta Hawks lost Marvin Williams to the same injury.
Marquee tight ends are starting to come around
Louise Mack Fleming (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Mack Fleming will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville with Rev. Hardy Bennings officiating, Rev. Isaac Culbreth, Rev. Dr. James Ford and Rev. Herman Baker, assisting. Family Tribute by Mrs. Deborah Freeman. Interment will be in the Jones Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Fleming was a native of Jefferson County. She was a devoted member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed. She receive her education in the Jefferson County School System. Memories will be cherished by her son, Anthony Fleming of Louisville; daughters, Patricia Fleming, Cynthia Fleming and Janet Fleming of Louisville, Gail Wilson of Savannah and Deborah (Danny) Freeman of Winston-Salem, N.C.; brother, Rev. King (Eunice) Mack of Louisville; sisters, Pauline Mack and Corine Mack of Louisville; one aunt, Mary Habersham; grandchildren, Tomeka, Marcus and Horace Wilson,Taylor Fleming, Erica, Alex and Christopher Freeman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Joseph M. Still Burn Center Inc., 3651 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA. Visitation hours are from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. Garrer Funeral Home is in charge.
Marion Thomas Wolfe (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Marion Thomas "Billy" Wolfe, age 88, is now rejoicing and laughing with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 26, 2006 at University Hospital. Mr. Wolfe was a native Augustan until moving to Thomson in 2001. Mr. Wolfe is the son of Thomas Wolfe and Bessie Hamilton Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Bobbie Tweed Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe joined the Civil Conservation Corps at an early age. Afterwards, he was a member of the A Battery, 214th Army National Guard which was later converted to 255th Combat Engineers which saw battle during World War II in six major campaigns including those in Africa and Italy. He remained active and loved the quarterly meetings with his friends of this unit. Mr. Wolfe retired as a Captain on the City of Augusta Fire Department after 25 years of distinguished duty. At the time of his death, Mr. Wolfe had the distinction of being the oldest living retired firefighter of the City of Augusta. After retiring from the City, Mr. Wolfe worked at the Fire and Security Office at Gracewood State School and Hospital where he retired after 10 years of service. Billy was a loving, faithful and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke. He loved all animals and they loved him. His loyal buddy, Lily, will miss him greatly. He was a member of Lake Park Baptist Church in Augusta for over 55 years. He felt that one of his greatest achievements was seeing all his current family members accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. His faith in God sustained him through many trials and tribulations, including the deaths of his parents; brother, Jack Wolfe; sisters, Betty Wolfe Barker and Frances Wolfe Newman and two stillborn children, Charles Allen and Marian Suzzanne. The message that he wanted to be his legacy is that Jesus Christ is the only way to Eternal Life. He especially loved young people and took every opportunity to share his faith and have them understand that doing the right and moral action might not be popular here on earth, but it's the only way to live against the evil in today's society. He believed if the Bible said it, there's no question - that is the guidebook to life. He practiced what he preached and lived his life accordingly. Survivors in addition to his wife include his two loving daughters, Betty Wolfe Bicknell, Thomson, Ga. and Rosemary Wolfe Robinson (Troy), Mitchell, Ga. PaPa is survived by five adoring grandchildren, Garry Wendell Randolph, II, (Stephanie), Charleston, S.C.; Bradley Thomas Steven Randolph (Lori), Thomson, Ga.; Billy Jack Clements, North Augusta, S.C.; Joshua David Clements, Mitchell, Ga.; and Miranda Barker, Thomson, Ga. He had three great-grandchildren, Garry Wendell Randolph, III, Grovetown, Ga.; Gracie Jane Randolph, Thomson, Ga.; and Jordan McCoy, Charleston, S.C. He is also survived by his nephew, Tommy Edward Newman (Dale), of Columbus, Ga.; and nieces, Jill Barker Morganson (Michael), North Augusta, S.C.; and Joy Barker Gellately, Savannah, Ga. He has now had the pleasure to meet the great-granddaughter angel due on earthy in early December, Hannah Marian Randolph. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Lambert and Chaplain (Capt.) Tommy Cox officiating. Interment at Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Dennis Atkins and Michael Morganson. Honorary pallbearers will be active and retired member of the Augusta Fire Department and members of a Battery, 214th Army National Guard, 255th Combat Engineers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, October 29, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. Florist: Monday, 8:00 a.m. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 706-863-6747. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Sally W. Sanders (MARTIN, S.C.)
MARTIN, S.C. - Mrs. Sally W. Sanders, 72, wife of James F. Sanders passed away Wednesday at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Ga. Mrs. Sanders was a native of Miami, Fl., a daughter of the late David H. and Elizabeth Smiley Waters. She was a homemaker and lived in Allendale County since 1981. Additional survivors include one son Kyle Caylor of Guyton, Ga.; three daughters, Alissa (Toby) Kneece, Williston, S.C., Eva Wommack, Virginia Beach, VA and Alecia (William) Dixon, Jacksonville, Fl.; daughter-in-law, Frieda Quick, Pooler, Ga.; one brother, Vance Waters, Erie, PA; two sisters, Mary Sapp, Glennville, Ga., Peggy Duncan, Savannah, Ga.; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Lower Three Runs Baptist Church the Rev. Frederick B. Orr officiating. Interment will be in the Lower Three Runs Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday Evening, October 27, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Keith Smith Funeral Service, 128 Water Street, Allendale, S.C. Keith Smith Funeral Service of Allendale in charge of arrangements 128 Water Street. (803) 584-2492 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Leon Peeples (CONYERS, Ga.)
CONYERS, Ga. - Funeral services for Mr. Leon Peeples who passed of October 25th will be held Monday, October 30, 2006 at 12 Noon at the Stone Springfield A.M.E. Church, Stapleton, GA. Mr. Peeples was a member and Usher at Stone Springfield AME and a retired Sears Co. employee. Survivors include his wife, Martha B. Peeples of Conyers; children, Angela Peeples of Lithonia, Ernest (Jacqueline) Peeples of Missouri City, TX; two grand, Emmanuel and Laura-Marie; siblings, Eddie (Cora) Peeples of Wrens, William Peeples of Atlanta, Virginia Logan of CA, Freddie Peeples of PA, Gloria Stewart, Betty, Billy, Samuel and Alveta Peeples of FL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family maybe contacted at Rock Temple AME in Conyers on Sunday, the residence in Conyers or at Cora Peeples in Stapleton. Davis Funeral Home, Louisville Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
William H. Gentry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. William H. Gentry, 90, husband of 66 years to Mrs. Mary E. Gentry of Pawley Court, Evans, Ga. entered into rest Saturday, October 21, 2006 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. from the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Gibbs Road, Evans, with Mr. Mark Thompson officiating. Mr. Gentry was a native of Harrelson County Georgia, a dairy farmer and a veteran of WW II. He will be missed by all because of his loving attitude and his devotion to his family. Additional survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, H. Leon and Gerda Gentry of Augusta; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Wayne Budd and Diane and Bruce Beck all of Evans; five grandchildren, Melanie Allen, Jennifer Faulkner, Michael Gentry, Diana Gentry and Daniel Gentry; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Allen, Sarah Allen and Hunter Smith. Friends may call at the residence 855 Pawley Court, Evans, Ga. 30809. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Cornelia Ray (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Cornelia Ray of Dublin Court entered into rest on Friday, October 27, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two sons, Valentino Ray, LeKelvin Ray, Augusta; father, Roy Thomas, Atlanta; sisters, Tawayne Ray, Augusta; four nieces and two nephews and other relatives. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Eddie Lee Moore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Dea. Eddie Lee Moore, 59, died October 21, 2006. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 in New Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in All Cemetery. The final viewing will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
Rhunette Goodspeed (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
TWIN CITY, Ga. - Rhunette Goodspeed, 66, died Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Tomlinson Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Farmer officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the chapel. Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
William H. Gentry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. William H. Gentry, 90, husband of 66 years to Mrs. Mary E. Gentry of Pawley Court, Evans, Ga. entered into rest Saturday, October 21, 2006 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. from the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Gibbs Road, Evans, with Mr. Mark Thompson officiating. Friends may call at the residence 855 Pawley Court, Evans, Ga. 30809. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
Annie Flanigan ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, October 26, 2006, Mrs. Annie Mae Hughes Flanigan, 82, wife of the late Jewel E. Flanigan. Mrs. Flanigan was a native of South Carolina and his resided in Augusta for the past 65 years. She worked for the Graniteville Co., Enterprise Division for a number of years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Family members include her sons: James W. (Sandra L.) Hughes of Martinez, Darrel (Carmen) Flanigan; daughter: Patricia Hughes Hardy of Augusta: brother: Junior Gladdin of Chester, SC; sisters: Lelia Johnson of Chester, SC, Ophelia Bennett of Chester, SC; grandchildren: Harold E. Hardy, Karen H. Bugg, Pamela H. Doss, Michael F. Hardy, Charlotte D. Hardy, Mark H. Hardy, Amanda L. Hardy, Carolyn D. Knight, James Russell Hughes, Christopher Paul Hughes and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. with Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Augusta Music Ministry, 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta, GA 30909 or The Martinez Bible Chapel, Columbia Rd., Martinez, GA 30907. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Warren (Ray) Raymond (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Warren "Ray" Raymond, died October 23, 2006. Born March 31, 1925 in Queens, NY, Ray moved to Augusta in the early 1950s where he subsequently established two apparel stores in the downtown area: The Oxford Shop, a men's clothier, and Frank Goldberg's, a specialty store for women. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Penelope "Penny" Longley Raymond; daughters, Deborah Raymond Greaves and husband, Creig, of San Diego, CA; Victoria Raymond Dale, and husband, Jim; and Robin Ashley Raymond, both of Augusta. Surviving grandchildren include: Ivey Dunaway Hedspeth, and husband, Ryan, of Raleigh, NC; Thomas Whitfield Dunaway IV of Anderson, SC; and Victoria Ashley Greaves, San Diego, CA. Brothers, Robert, William, and Thomas Raymond, and a sister, Ruth Raymond Horne and husband, Karl; He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Beryl Weeks Raymond and siblings, Richard and Edward Raymond and Virginia Raymond Dodge. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, today, Friday, October 27 at St. Paul Episcopal Church. The Reverend Dr. Richard E. Sanders and the Reverend Mary-Kathleen Blanchard officiating and burial to follow in Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Frank Christian, Carl Darby, Herman Brittingham, Carl Surrett, Mac Nickels, and Herbert Elliott. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Augusta Golf Association. Memorials may be made to the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care in Augusta, 1901 Central Ave., Augusta, GA. 30904.
Charles Bridges (GREENWOOD, S.C.)
GREENWOOD, S.C. - Charles David Bridges, 55, resident of 2302 Highway 221 South, husband of Elaine Ridlehoover Bridges died October 25, 2006. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 PM at Plum Branch Cemetery. The family is at the home and will receive friends following the service at the graveside. Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Bridges family.
Joyce Hewett (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Joyce Hewett age, 74 wife of the late Johnny Hewett, entered into rest at The Place at Martinez on Wednesday October 25, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Platt's Funeral Home with Rev. Hal J. Hodgens officiating. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, J. David Hewett and his wife Mary of Augusta, and Thomas Jennings Hewett and his wife Brenda of Augusta; one sister, Faye Waldrop and her husband Ralph of Aiken; and five grandchildren, one step grandchild, and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Hewett had retired from the Richmond County Board of Education after 30 years of service. She was supervisor of the accounting department from 1956 until 1988. She was co-owner of Padgett Business Services with her husband Johnny. Joyce was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Warren Baptist Church. Her hobbies included reading and raising Bull Mastiff Dogs. Donations may be made to the Marks Baptist Church 1405 Marks Church Rd. Augusta,Ga. 30909. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home this evening , Friday October 27, 2006 7 until 9 p.m. Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave. Augusta,GA. 30904
Savannah Pollard (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Savannah Mary Pollard will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Bell Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester Smalls officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the church at 2:45 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort Street, Aiken, S.C.
Ann Marie O'Hara (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Ann Marie O'Hara, 56, of Edgefield Road, entered into rest Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at University Hospital. The Funeral Mass and Prayer Vigil will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. this evening at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Cherian Thalakulam celebrant. Final Blessings will be said at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the church with interment to follow in Pineview Memorial Park. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Sallie Mae Bright (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Mae Jefferson Bright will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Hammond Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby G. Hankerson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the residence, 261 Clearmont Street at 12:15 p.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Sammy Archer (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
TWIN CITY, Ga. - Mr. Sammy Archer, 84, of Twin City died October 25, 2006. Visitation for Mr. Archer will be Friday, October 27, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, October 28 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Fairhaven Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.
Mildred Brewer (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Mildred S. Brewer 72, entered into rest on Wednesday October 25, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday October 28, 2006 in the Platt's Funeral Home Belair Chapel. Interment will follow Hillcrest Memorial Park. Ms. Brewer was a very caring and giving person, who was loved by all that knew her. She was retired from the Medical College of Georgia, presently a Product Demonstrator for Sam's Club and was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul Self, Raymond Self, Bobby Self and Albertus Mahaffey. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon B. Benhart, Augusta, GA; granddaughter, Melissa Anne Benhart, Atlanta, GA; brothers, John Edward Self and wife Janet, of California, Joe Self and wife Helen, Kershaw, SC, Jerry Self and wife Joyce Ann, Columbia, SC, Davis Self and wife Mary, Columbia, SC; sisters, Helen Haynes and husband Tommy, Summerville, SC, Warneda Sims, Columbia, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, October 27, 2006 at Platt's Belair Road. If so desired donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Fury's Lane Suite D, Augusta, GA 30907 or to the charity of your choice. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Ernestine Singleton (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mrs. Ernestine Dopson "Tiny Tim" Singleton, 56, died Monday, October 23, 2006. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2006 at Happy Home Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Zion Branch Cemetery. The final viewing will be held on hour prior to services on Sunday. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
James Radcliffe (STATESBORO, Ga.)
STATESBORO, Ga. - Mr. James Henry "Chick" Radcliffe, Sr., age 70, died Wednesday at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. He was a native of Burke Co., grew up Waynesboro, and moved to Statesboro in 1956 with the Georgia Army National Guard (GaARNG). He was a 1954 graduate of Waynesboro High School where he was recognized as an outstanding and gifted athlete excelling in football and basketball. Mr. Radcliffe earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. He served as a Civilian Technician for 36 years with the GaARNG before ending his military career as Property Book Officer overseeing all property and inventory of the National Guard Training Center at Ft. Stewart for 6 years. Mr. Radcliffe retired with 42 years service to the GaARNG as a Warrant Officer Grade 4, the highest obtainable rank for a non-commissioned officer in the US Military. He served as President of the Statesboro Jaycees as well as Region 10 President of Jaycees, and was instrumental in the construction of the Jaycee Field at the Fair Road Recreation Center in Statesboro. He was a founding member and Past President of Minutemen Investors during which time the club was recognized as one of the Top Ten Investment Clubs in the US. Mr. Radcliffe was a huge fan of Georgia Southern Eagles Football and was a season ticket holder and contributor from its inception until the present. He was a former member of the Statesboro First Baptist Church and a current member of Ways Baptist Church in Wrens, Ga. He was a founding member and former president of the Clarence Brack "Top Five" Club, a National Guard NCO organization. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Joanne Swan Radcliffe of Statesboro; two sons, James Henry Radcliffe, Jr. of Hiram, Ga. and Woodrow Swan Radcliffe and his wife Linda Hoffman Radcliffe of Carlisle, Penn.; one daughter, Sara Joanne Radcliffe Cook and her husband Scott Miller Cook of Atlanta; his sister, Kathryn Radcliffe Hamilton and her husband Joe Hamilton of Martinez, Ga.; four grandchildren, Sara Carson Cook, Alexander James Radcliffe, Elise Joanne Radcliffe, and John Thomas "Jack" Radcliffe; his sister-in-law, Connie S. Beasley and her husband Sam Beasley of Spring Lake, N.C.; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alex T. Swan II and his wife Joanne Swan of Waynesboro, Ga., his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Andrew N. Swan and his wife Linda Swan of Wrens, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M.at Hodges -Moore Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the Statesboro First Baptist Church with Elder Randy Waters, CW4 (Ret.) Billy F. Stewart, and BG (Ret) Fred Shaver officiating. Active pallbearers will be Edwin Akins, Roland Bell, Gene Denmark, Rodney Harville, Jack Henry, and Paul Strange. Honorary pallbearers will be members and spouses of the Clarence Brack "Top Five" Club and active and retired members of the Georgia National Guard and their spouses. A second funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. at the Ways Baptist Church (Stellaville Community) in Wrens, Ga. Burial will follow in the Ways Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 108 North Main St., Statesboro, Ga. 30458, Ways Baptist Church, 314 Quaker Rd., Wrens, Ga. 30833 or to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30459. Hodges-Moore Funeral Home of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Frank Tollison (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Funeral services for Mr. Frank Edward Tollison, Jr., 82, of Edgefield, SC who died October 27, 2006, will be announced. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the online registry at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Annie Flanigan ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, October 26, 2006, Mrs. Annie Mae Hughes Flanigan, 82, wife of the late Jewel E. Flanigan. Mrs. Flanigan was a native of South Carolina and has resided in Augusta for the past 65 years. She worked for the Graniteville Co., Enterprise Division for a number of years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Family members include her sons, James W. (Sandra L.) Hughes of Martinez, Darrel (Carmen) Flanigan; daughter, Patricia Hughes Hardy of Augusta; brother, Junior Gladdin of Chester, SC; sisters, Lelia Johnson of Chester, SC, Ophelia Bennett of Chester, SC; grandchildren, Harold E. Hardy, Karen H. Bugg, Pamela H. Doss, Michael F. Hardy, Charlotte D. Hardy, Mark H. Hardy, Amanda L. Hardy, Carolyn D. Knight, James Russell Hughes, Christopher Paul Hughes; and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. with Dr. Greg DeLoach officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Augusta Music Ministry, 3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta, GA 30909 or The Martinez Bible Chapel, Columbia Rd., Martinez, GA 30907. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Joey Ray Byrd (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN , S.C. - Mr. Joey Ray Byrd, 52, of Augusta, GA, died Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital, Augusta. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 29 in Bethany Cemetery, Aiken. Mr. Byrd was born in Savannah, GA to the late Ray and Frances Morgan Byrd. He had lived in Aiken for the last nine years, and was a salesperson for Milton Ruben Chevrolet. He was a beloved brother. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Byrd, Aiken; his daughter, Robyn Byrd Mealing, North Augusta, SC; stepson, Joey Messick, Aiken; three sisters, Jacquita (James) Williams, Sardis, GA, Pamela (Sam) Morton, Aiken, Teri (Johnny) Dale, Wadley, GA; nieces, Debbie Griffith, Tina Coady, Courtney Harmon, Katie Dale; nephews, Daniel Carter, Sammy Morton, Jay Dale; and a number of great nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Hospice, 654 Main Street, Thomson, GA 30824. Please visit Mr. Byrd's online memorial at http://shellhousefuneralhome.com The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Saturday at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc., 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Harold Dean Rhoad (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Harold Dean Rhoad, 71, of Springwood Drive, Aiken, SC, who died October 25, 2006, will be conducted this Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Davis and Rev. Bob Clyburn officiating. Interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 497, Jackson, SC 29831 or St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com .
Edith Stephens (WARTHEN, Ga.)
WARTHEN, Ga. - Mrs. Edith Reynolds Stephens of Warthen passed away Thursday, October 26, 2006. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the May & Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the May & Smith Funeral Home. May & Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Janet Cummins ( EVANS, Ga.)
EVANS, Ga. - Mrs. Janet Miller Cummins, 64, went home to be with our Lord, Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at National Healthcare. Mrs. Cummins was a native of Owensboro, KY and had resided in the Augusta area for six years. Mrs. Cummins was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she was an usher and greeter and volunteered for the Augusta Soup Kitchen. Family members include her daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia and Vernon Keszler of Evans, Lisa Barr of Loveland, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Shannon Cowguill of Martinez; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Jana Miller of Shepardsville, KY; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Rev. John Kenney officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Cowguill, Bradley Crowe, Mark Quarles, Jim Showman, Mark Taylor and Bob Rowland. Entombment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3185 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909 or the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer Care, 1901 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home and at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
Arthur R. Shelman (TRENTON, S.C.)
TRENTON, S.C. - Mr. Arthur Robert Shelman, 78, of Girl Scout Camp Rd., died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Ebenezer Cemetery in Trenton. Mr. Shelman was born in Pennsylvania and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a Retired Custodian of Several School Systems. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Zinck Shelman; one daughter, Carolyn Byrd, Trenton; one brother, Roger Shelman, Arizona; 4 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. The family is at the home and will receive friends after the service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church fellowship hall. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James E. Carmon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James E. Carmon entered into rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at V.A. Medical Center Downtown. He leaves cherished memories to his family: step-son, Joseph (Mary) Blaylock, Sr.; sister, Ethel Carmon; brother, Raymond (Ada) Carmon; grandchildren, Felicia L. Blaylock, Joseph Blaylock, Jr., Melissa L. Blaylock; aunt, Adell Sanders; a devoted niece SFC (Ret.) Gloria (Kennedy) Tyson; grand-niece, Tiffany Tyson; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, October 30, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel, with Reverend James Carmon, officiating and Brother Carl L. Jones, presiding. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the residence. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Patrick Hammac (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Patrick Hammac, 27, of Thomson, Ga. entered into rest October 24, 2006 . Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens with Rev. Larron Pilgrim officiating. Mr. Hammac was born in Fayetteville, N.C. and was the son of Dianne Carter Hammac and the late Walter Hammac, Sr. . He had worked for the City of Harlem and at Ryans in Thomson. Mr. Hammac was also a 1999 Graduate of Thomson High School and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors include: wife: Erica Hammac, Warrenton, Ga.; mother: Dianne C. Hammac, Pelion, S.C.; brothers: Walter Hammac, Jr. (Tina), Augusta, Ga., James Hammac, Sr. (Melissa), Augusta, Ga., Deon Hammac (Ginny), Dearing, Ga., Christopher Hammac (Ashley), Thomson, Ga.; sister: Frankie Rose Tudor (Jeff), Dearing, Ga. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family of Patrick Hammac. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9pm Friday at the funeral home. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, GA. 595-4100 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Crawford Bellmon (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Mr. Crawford Harvey Bellmon, 66, died Friday, October 20, 2006. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Beautiful Gate Baptist Church. Burial will be follow in the church cemetery will Military Honors. He is survived by his wife, three sons, one sister, two brothers and five grandchildren. Cave Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Synenberg (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Evan Michael Synenberg, 6 month old infant son, of Robert M. and Alisha Coffey Synenberg, entered into rest, on Monday, October 23, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 PM, on Friday, October 27, 2006, in the Platt's Funeral Home Belair Chapel, with Rev. Chuck Moon, pastor of Marvin United Methodist Church, officiating. In addition to his parents, survivors include maternal grandparents, Richard and Mary Anne Coffey, Martinez, GA; paternal grandmother, Helen Howell and husband Ronald,Troy, AL; sister, Alexis Coffey, Martinez, GA; great grandmother, Jacqueline Schanck, Martinez, GA; loving aunts and uncles, Jocelyn, Tina, Misty, Jason and Rick; and numerous other relatives. Evan was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Synenberg. The family will receive friends, at the visitation, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday October 27, 2006, at Platt's Funeral Home, Belair Road. If so desired, donations may be made, to Marvin United Methodist Church, 4400 Wheeler Road, Martinez, GA 30907. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, Ga. 30809, 706-860-6166.
Ronald P. Gowen (BRUNSWICK, Ga.)
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Ronald P. 'Ron' Gowen, Sr., 65, of Brunswick, Georgia died Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at his residence. He was a native of Chehalis, Washington, reared in Kingsland, Georgia and had been a resident of Brunswick 18 years, coming from Atlanta. He earned his B. A. Degree from Limestone College in Gaffney, S. C. and retired from Georgia Pacific in 2003 after 35 years service. He was a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He was a member of Emanuel United Methodist Church where he a member of the Finance Committee. He is survived by a daughter, Angel Gowen-Brown of North Augusta, S.C.; two sons, Phil Gowen of Woodbine and Andrew W. Gowen of Pooler; a brother, Gary Gowen of Las Vagas, NV ; a sister, Jackie Gowen of Big Lake, Alaska, three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 in the Chapel of Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home of Brunswick. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Isles Lions Club, C/o Millicant Eye Center, 1626 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522 or Emanuel United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 2478, Brunswick, Georgia 31521. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Daniel Gill (AVERA, Ga.)
AVERA, Ga. - Daniel "Rambo" Gill Sr., 57, entered into rest Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday evening, October 27, 2006 at Praising Hymn Ministries Church in Louisville, Ga. with the Rev. Richard Stavely officiating. James Funeral Home - Wrens, GA.
Ottie Mire Trawick (ATLANTA, Ga.)
ATLANTA, Ga. - Mr. Ottie Mire Trawick, Atlanta, Ga., died on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. from Gum Hill Baptist Church, Milledgeville, Ga. with Reverend D.L. Knight officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. M.C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
Eugene Jackson (GIRARD, Ga.)
GIRARD, Ga. - The funeral service for Mr. Eugene Jackson will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Willie Givens officiating. Interment will be in Pollard Cemetery, Girard. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, (706) 554-5500.
Sallie Mae Bright (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
BELVEDERE, S.C. - Mrs. Sallie Mae Jefferson Bright, 66, of Clearmont Street entered into rest October 20, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Hammond Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby G. Hankerson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bright, a native of Aiken County was a member of Hammond Grove Baptist and owner of Sunlight Personal Care Home, Augusta. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa (Johnathan) Stubblefield and Emma Jean (Chirag) Patel; three sons, David Bright, Jr., Michael (Sheila) Bright, Sr. and Herbert (Carolyn) Bright; a sister, Mattie Mae (Ernest) Walker; two brothers, Robert Lee Jefferson, Jr. and Alfred Miles, Sr.; two granddaughters and a grandson she raised, Melissa Butler Kaijuka, Termia Mason and Ciderrius Bright; two aunts, Mary Johnson and Eunice Rivers; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may call at the residence or after 1:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Harold Dean Rhoad (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN , S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Harold Dean Rhoad, 71, of Springwood Drive, Aiken, SC, who died October 25, 2006, will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Davis and Rev. Bob Clyburn officiating. Interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Mr. Rhoad was a native of Bamberg County, SC, having made Aiken his home for the past 43 years. He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, the Upper Room Sunday School Class and served as an usher. Mr. Rhoad was retired from the Army National Guard and a member of the Hope Masonic Lodge #122 AFM. He was a retired Lab Technician with the E.I. DuPont Company and Westinghouse at the Savannah River Site and was the owner of Rhoad's Used Cars. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Kitchings Rhoad; two sons, Ronnie Dean Rhoad, Lodge, SC and David Rhoad, New Ellenton, SC; two daughters, Wanda Pinkard and Sherri Jean Bonner, both of Aiken; six grandchildrenand one great grandchild; a special pet, Grandaddy's Lump Lump, Mitzi. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Upper Room Sunday School Class. Active Pallbearers will be Jackie Thomas, John Rivers, Bob Romine, Bill Dennis, Chris Goodman and Barry Martin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Friday evening from 6 to 8. Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 497, Jackson, SC 29831 or St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Savannah Pollard (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Savannah Mary Pollard will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Bell Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester Smalls officiating., Friends may call at the residence of Lillie Porter, Jehossee Drive, or after 1:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort Street, Aiken, S.C.
Guy E. Jennings ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Guy E. Jennings, Jr. entered into rest on October 26, 2006. Mr. Jennings was born in Camp Hill, Alabama, but lived in Georgia since 1959. He and his wife moved to Augusta, Georgia in 1962 where he became a State Farm Insurance Agent. Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife, the Reverend Dr. Gloria Johnson Jennings; his son, Guy E. Jennings, III and daughter-in-law, Mary Helen Aquire Jennings; of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; his son, David E. Jennings and daughter-in-law, Lisa Graf Jennings of Athens, Georgia; three grandchildren, William A. Jennings, Davis F. Jennings and Kathryn G. Jennings. Other survivors include a brother, Mr. Joe Bobby Jennings; sister-in-law, Marilyn Langley Jennings of LaFayette, Alabama; his nephews, Mark Johnson, Michael Jennings; and nieces, Karen L. Moneyhan, Becky L. Terrell, Jayne L. Jenkins, Judy L. Cowan, Sandra L. Sweat, Nancy L. Baker and Cammie Davis, and a sister-in-law, Edith Ivey Johnson. Mr. Jennings graduated from Jacksonville State University. After graduation he entered the U.S. Army where he served in the accounting office at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He retired in December, 2004, after 44 years as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Augusta. As an agent he received a number of awards in excellence from State Farm Insurance Company including those that took him to national and international locations. In addition to his family, of central importance in his life was his service in and through the Church of Jesus Christ. As a member and deacon of First Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Moderator of the Church, Stewardship Chairman, choir member, and was active on numerous church committees including participation in the work of Habitat for Humanity. In 2005, Mr. Jennings was elected a Deacon Emeritus of First Baptist. As a Committed Christian, Mr. Jennings also actively supported his wife in her service as a Presbyterian minister. He was a former member of the Augusta Toast Masters Club; a member and former president of the Uptown Kiwanis Club where he participated in a number of charitable activities. He also served as a former member of the Mental Health Board in Augusta. A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way in Augusta on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. Rodger Murchison officiating. The honorary pallbearers will be members of the Evans-McKay Sunday School Class. Private graveside services will be held at Westover Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Missions Fund of the Baptist Cooperative Fellowship through First Baptist Church of Augusta, GA. The family will receive friends Friday, October, 27, 2006 from 7 until 9 PM at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 (706)364-8484 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Bernice Lemons (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Bernice Lemons, 531 North Hospital Road, Sandersville, Ga., died Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. from Mount Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Tanner officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. M.C. Smith Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Joy Boatwright (RAYLE, Ga.)
RAYLE, Ga. - Mrs. Joy Phillips Boatwright, 61, of Rayle, died October 24, 2006. She was the daughter of Mildred Inez Story and the late Williams Mundy Phillips. She lived in Wilkes County all but the first 18 years of her life, which she lived in McDuffie County. A homemaker and devoted mother, Joy worked tirelessly for the Civitan Club and Special Olympics and was the founder of Extra Special People in Athens. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Sardis Baptist Church with Dr. John Mark Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alex Boatwright; son, Alexander Boatwright, III of Rayle and his fianc, Jennifer; daughter, Mildred Amy Boatwright, Rayle; mother, Mildred Inez Phillips, Appling; sister, Gloria Phillips Colet and husband, Larry B., Hephzibah and Sherene Phillips Nicholson and husband, Gerald W., Saluda, S.C.; brothers, William E. (Billy) Phillips, Thomson and Tommy Phillips and wife, Sue, Thomson; mother-in-law, Wilda S. Boatwright, Rayle; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Hopkins Funeral Home in charge.
Estee Johnson (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Funeral services for Mrs. Estee Cullum Johnson, who died Thursday, October 26, 2006, will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2006 at the Holy House of Prayer. Burial will be in Brooklyn. Grace Funeral Home in Brooklyn is in charge of the arrangements and Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Friends may call at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Dorothy Lowe, 630 Aldrich St., Apt. 7-B, Aiken. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Aiken.
Willie James Hall (GOUGH, Ga.)
GOUGH, Ga. - Mr. Willie James Hall, son of Virginia Walker and Willie Leo Brown, entered into rest on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Burke Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Clair Baptist Church. Pastor, Tommie Walker, and Rev. Bobby Williams, Jr. will officiate. Lovingly cherishing his memories are his parents; three sons, Bobby Bernard Jones Gough, Ga., Rolando Hall, Augusta and Cornelius Jones, Waynesboro, Ga.; a special friend, Mary Alice Jackson, Gough, Ga. and eight grandchildren. Carter's Morturary, 885 Waters St., Waynesboro, Ga. (706) 554-7842. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James T. Greaves (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. James T. "Jim" Greaves, age 66, of Hillbrook Drive, Martinez GA entered into rest Friday, October 27, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Greaves. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later Lowe Funeral Home, 77 W Gibson St. Warrenton GA 30828 (706) 465-3333, Email: Lowe113@cs.com
Jane Stroud (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga. - Jane Stoddard Stroud, 70, of Swainsboro, died October 23, 2006. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on October 27 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Swainsboro. The funeral will be at 11:00 on October 28 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Interment will follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
L. Beale (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Lofton James Beale, 5, entered into rest on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are his parents, TaKeshan Starr-Beale and Lofton Beale, Augusta; sister, Logan Beale, Augusta; grandparents, Frieda and Gary McFall, Detroit, Mich., Carolyn Jude, James and Robin Johnson, Augusta; aunts, uncles and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 2945 Old Tobacco Road, Hephzibah, Ga.
Eddie Grant (SPARTA, Ga.)
SPARTA, Ga. - Mr. Eddie Grant, Jr., 59, of Twin Plum Tree Rd., Sparta, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 in Sparta. Survivors include wife, Evelyn Goodman Grant of Sparta; one son, Mr. Calvin Grant, Sr. of Atlanta; two daughters, Trudy Grant of Atlanta and Sheree Grant of Sparta; three sisters, Mary F. Giles, Rosie M. Grier and Lois Huff, all of Sparta. Services will be held Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at New Beulah Baptist Church in Sparta, Ga. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
James E. Carmon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. James E. Carmon entered into rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at V.A. Medical Center Downtown. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, October 28, 2006, at Kinsey & Walton Chapel , with Reverend James Carmon, officiating and Brother Carl L. Jones, presiding. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the residence. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858
Ozzie Parrish (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
TWIN CITY, Ga. - Mr. Ozzie Parrish, Sr., 83, died Tuesday morning after an extended illness. Funeral services for Mr. Parrish will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Rountree Chapel Baptist Church in Twin City. Interment will follow services in the church cemetery. Reno Tapley Mortuary in charge of arrangements of services for Mr. Ozzie Parrish, Sr. of Twin City.
Mildred S. Brewer (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Mildred S. Brewer 72, entered into rest on Wednesday October 25, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday October 28, 2006 in the Platt's Funeral Home Belair Chapel. Interment will follow Hillcrest Memorial Park. Ms. Brewer was a very caring and giving person, who was loved by all that knew her. She was retired from the Medical College of Georgia, presently a Product Demonstrator for Sam's Club and was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul Self, Raymond Self, Bobby Self and Albertus Mahaffey. Survivors include, her daughter, Sharon B. Benhart, Augusta, GA; granddaughter, Melissa Anne Benhart, Atlanta, GA; brothers, John Edward Self and wife, Janet, of California, Joe Self and wife, Helen, Kershaw, SC, Jerry Self and wife, Joyce Ann, Columbia, SC, Davis Self and wife, Mary, Columbia, SC; sisters, Helen Haynes and husband, Tommy, Summerville, SC, Warneda Sims, Columbia, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, October 27, 2006 at Platt's Belair Road. If so desired donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1105 Fury's Lane Suite D, Augusta, GA 30907 or to the charity of your choice. Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809, 706-860-6166.
Catherine Cosby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Catherine Rivers Cosby entered into rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Heartland Hospice in Augusta. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sandy Grove AME Church, Warrenton with Rev. Robert L. Smith officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include six daughters, Janet Jackson, Fay Cosby, Carol Cosby, Christine Cosby, Warrenton, Marilyn Bly, Harlem, Alice Cosby, Jonesboro; seven sons, Willie Gilliam, Carl Cosby, Curtis Cosby, Calvin Cosby, Warrenton, Mack Cosby, Fort Valley, Donald Cosby, Bend, Ore., Marvin Cosby, Long Beach, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Dawson's Mortuary, 98 Hopgood Street, Warrenton, Ga. in charge of funeral arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Walter Cummings (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Funeral service for Mr. Walter 'Dick' Cummings of Thomson, Ga. will be held on Saturday October 28, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Greater St. James A.M.E. Church, Rev. Luther Rogers Eulogist. Interment in the Whiteoak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors are three sons, Charles (Lillie) Cummings, Tracy (Vickie) Pinkston and Gregory (Vessie) Jones; one daughter, Annette Pinkston (Chris Tucker); two sisters Mary Ruth Cummings and Dorothy (Leon) Hill; three brothers, Robert (Irene) Cummings, John Thomas Cummings and Curtis (Lenora) Cummings; 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren other relatives and friends. Please make memorial contributions to the Heartland Hospice, 1365 Interstate Pkwy., Augusta, Ga. 30909 in Mr.Walter Cumming's Memory. Thomson Funeral System, Thomson.
Heyward Holt (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. Heyward Holt, loving husband of the late Beatrice Holt, passed away October 25th. He leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Greg Brown and two grandchildren, Kristina and Greg, Jr. Mr. Holt was an employee of DuPont for 33 years. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. Memorial services will be held Sunday, October 29th at 3:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church in New Ellenton, S.C. Visitors are welcome to come by the family's home.
Crawford Bellmon (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Ronald P. Gowen (BRUNSWICK, Ga.)
Sally W. Sanders (MARTIN, S.C.)
Eddie Lee Moore (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Warren (Ray) Raymond (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ryan C. Broehm (GREENVILLE, WI.)
Savannah Pollard (AIKEN, S.C.)
James E. Carmon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ernestine Singleton (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Frank Tollison (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
James Radcliffe (STATESBORO, Ga.)
Harold Dean Rhoad (AIKEN, S.C.)
Louise Mack Fleming (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Sallie Mae Bright (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
Mildred S. Brewer (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
James T. Greaves (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Catherine Cosby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Estee Johnson (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)
Marion Thomas Wolfe (THOMSON, Ga.)
Arthur R. Shelman (TRENTON, S.C.)
Charles Bridges (GREENWOOD, S.C.)
William H. Gentry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Michael Synenberg (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Sallie Mae Bright (BELVEDERE, S.C.)
Annie Flanigan ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ozzie Parrish (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Savannah Pollard (AIKEN, S.C.)
Annie Flanigan ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Walter Cummings (THOMSON, Ga.)
Guy E. Jennings ( AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rhunette Goodspeed (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Willie James Hall (GOUGH, Ga.)
Harold Dean Rhoad (AIKEN, S.C.)
Ann Marie O'Hara (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Ottie Mire Trawick (ATLANTA, Ga.)
Bernice Lemons (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
William H. Gentry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
James E. Carmon (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Wildcats advance to final round
Augusta Prep is in state spotlight
Steeplechase events get under way with Fall Frolic
Steeplechase events get under way with Fall Frolic
AIKEN - There aren't many surprises in the Aiken Fall Steeplechase, but organizers are promising lots of family fun - as long as the weather cooperates.
Asada thrills crowd
HARTFORD, Conn. - It couldn't be earlier in the figure skating season, yet Japan's Mao Asada already is miles ahead of the American competition.
Overtime
In Stellenbosch, South Africa, USC Aiken sophomore Roberto Diaz shot 1-over-par 73 on Thursday, and his Mexico team is tied for fourth with the United States after the first round of the World Amateur Team Championships at De Zalze Golf Club.
Overtime
In Greenwood, S.C., two late first-half goals carried USC Aiken to a 2-1 victory over Clayton State on Friday in the Peach Belt Conference semifinals.
Wildcats advance to final round
MACON, Ga. - Westminster soccer coach Mike Freace didn't tell his team about Stratford's goalkeeping situation.
Augusta Prep is in state spotlight
For the past four years the Augusta Prep volleyball team has traveled to the GISA Class AAA state tournament. This year, the state tournament will come to Augusta Prep.
Marquee tight ends are starting to come around
Last week saw a resurgence in one area of fantasy stats. Yes, that's right, the tight ends have brought production back.
Faith digest
Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 2005 Windsor Spring Road, will hold a spaghetti supper at 5 p.m. today, followed by an auction at 6:30. Tickets cost $6 and $3 for children 12 and younger. The event is sponsored by the United Methodist Men.
Churches see need to reach young adults
Each fall, the Rev. Jerry Ragan lets college students from his St. Mary on the Hill Catholic parish know when he is coming to visit their campus and take them to dinner.
Ministry's horses spread word by participating in competitions
This Jesus is a female, but it's the name that stops people. "Horse people always ask the same question: 'They let you register that?'" said Angie Moorehead, of Beech Island, who barrel races on a horse named Jesus Died for You.
Faith calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday. Send to churchnews@augustachronicle.com. Send a fax to (706) 722-7403 or mail to Faith Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
Cohen is not just another number
Studio's flailing 'Flags' might cost studio a lot
Gators try to answer QB issues
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida has tougher quarterback decisions to make than Georgia these days.
Georgia adds inside presence
ATHENS, Ga. - Now that Mike Mercer can pass the ball to more inside players, he might not be passing the ball so often for Georgia this season.
Georgia's Jones tries not to let injury slow him
ATHENS, Ga. - Nick Jones got by on guts, determination and sheer will power last week. He played the entire game for Georgia on a tender knee, the same one that left him doubtful to even be ready to go.
Three starters should return for Bulldogs
Bulldogs on one side, Gators on the other at Alltel
Three starters should return for Bulldogs
Three injured Georgia starters should return for Saturday's game against Florida, according to coach Mark Richt.
Gators try to answer QB issues
Rivalry game has just one home
ATHENS, Ga. - Imagine the Atlanta Braves never playing their National League East rival New York Mets in Shea Stadium.
Rivalry game has just one home
Georgia's Jones tries not to let injury slow him
Bulldogs on one side, Gators on the other at Alltel
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Mike Sullivan has been to 22 Georgia-Florida games, but he still feels goosebumps every time he's on the field during pregame events.
Studio's flailing 'Flags' might cost studio a lot
How long can Paramount expect black clouds to hover over its famous gates? Last month, the studio severed relations with its controversial cash cow, Tom Cruise, leaving it without a big, bankable star, and Smilin' Tom without a home for his production company.
Win, not revenge, on Fulmer's mind
COLUMBIA - If any college coach should be sick of hearing about Steve Spurrier, you'd bet it would be Tennessee's Phillip Fulmer.
Win, not revenge, on Fulmer's mind
Spurrier adjusts to Newton
COLUMBIA - Who says you can't teach an old ball coach new tricks? Steve Spurrier won a Heisman Trophy as a classic passer at Florida in 1966. In 12 seasons as the Gators coach, Spurrier relied on pocket passers like Danny Weurffel and Rex Grossman.
Churches see need to reach young adults
Ministry's horses spread word by participating in competitions
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