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Ms. Thelma Dillon Rhoden

Entered into rest Thursday, December 16, 2004, Ms. Thelma Dillon Rhoden, age 92, of Burnettown, S.C., wife of the late Clyde C. Rhoden and daughter of the late George R. Dillon and the late Rachel Bowen Dillon. She is survived by three nephews, James C. Rhoden and his wife, Kay Rhoden of Burnettown, S.C., Mack Rutland and his wife, Pam Rutland of Warrenville, S.C. and Robert Rutland and his wife, Linda Rutland of Gloverville, S.C. and several other nieces and nephews. She was born in and was ...

Mrs. Agnes Sheppard

Mrs. Agnes Sheppard, 91, died Friday, December 17, 2004, in the Thomson Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 18, in the Wrens City Cemetery, with Rev. Roy White officiating.

Mrs. Rose Marie Turner

Funeral Services for Mrs. Rose Marie Turner, 64, of Robin Road, North Augusta, SC, who died December 15, 2004, will be conducted this Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the Fairview Presbyterian Church. Rev. Robert F. Fuller and Dr. G. Daniel McCall officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Fairview Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1101 Carolina Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841.

Mr. Joseph 'Jack' Jones, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph "Jack" Jones, Jr. will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Second Providence Baptist Church with Dr. Albert M. James officiating. Interment will be in Second Providence Memorial Gardens. The remains will lie in state in the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at 115 Windsor Drive, Clearwater at 9:15 a.m. G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.

Mrs. Willie Mae Baker

Entered into rest Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the University Hospital, Mrs. Willie Mae Baker of Sullivan Road. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Mr. Brantley Cofer

Funeral services for Mr. Brantley "PaPa" Cofer will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 2004 at G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Alex Pope, Jr., officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.

Mr. Dennis A. Schwartz

Dennis A. Schwartz, age 29, of Pine Needle Road, died December 10, 2004. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2004 in the chapel of May & Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville.

Ms. Cecilia Matlock

Ms. Cecilia Kay Vintson Matlock, 58, of Evans, entered into rest Friday, December 17, 2004 at University Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Mr. Frank Marion Braddy, Jr.

Frank "Knottie" Marion Braddy, Jr., 72 of Hephzibah died Friday, December 17 at University Hospital. He was a native of Emanuel County before moving to Hephzibah nearly 10 years ago. Mr. Braddy was a true "southern gentleman" who was loved by all who knew him. He loved the Lord and his family dearly. He was a member of Miracle Baptist Church on Hephzibah - McBean Road where he was a member of the Forever Young Sunday School Class and a church usher. Mr. Braddy retired from Rayonier Paper Comp...

Mr. Stephen Charles Csukas

Stephen Charles Csukas, 75, died December 16, 2004 in Ft. Pierce, FL. Mr. Csukas was born in San Jose, California and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1994 coming from Augusta, Georgia.

Mr. Carl Young

Mr. Joel Thomas Mcdonald, Jr.

Entered into rest on Friday, December 17, 2004 at the residence, Mr. Joel Thomas McDonald, Gibson, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Ms. Lula 'Money' Hardaway

Mr. James B. Adkinson, Sr.

District Elder Floyd Lindsey Pastor and District Elder

District Elder Floyd Lindsey entered into rest Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at University Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 11 a.m. at New Zion Apostolic Church with Bishop Nealon Guthrie officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Garden. Elder Lindsey will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Mrs. Betty Jean 'Bj' Noblett Retired Interior Decorator

Mrs. Betty " BJ" Newman Noblett , age 70, wife of the late Dr. Carlos Reubin Noblett went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday December 15, 2004 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held today, Saturday December 18, 2004 at The Hill Baptist Church 2165 Kings Way at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Michael Ruffin officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park.

Mrs. Martha Lee Flanders

Mrs. Rosa Crawford Nurses Aide Jennings Health Care

Entered into rest on Thursday, December 16, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital, Mrs. Rosa M. Crawford, wife of Mr. Ervin Crawford of Hephzibah. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Mrs. Ethel S. Rabitsch

Mrs. Ethel Sommers Rabitsch, age 82, died Thursday, December 16, 2004. She was born in Screven County, a homemaker and charter member of West Millen Baptist Church where she was a member of the Ladies I Sunday School Class.

Mr. Tommie Mealing

Funeral services fro Mr. Tommie "Did" Mealing will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2004 at Young Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen Transou officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Ethel (Arthur) Johnson; six sisters, Lona Bell Freeman, Janie Mae Quarles, Hattie Lee Mealing, Fannie Mae Knight, Lillie Mae Abram and Susie Nealous; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.