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Mr. Coley Koon

Entered into rest Sunday, February 29, 2004, Mr. Coley L. Koon of Aiken, S.C., husband of the late Elma Grice Koon and son of the late Joseph Koon and the late Maggie Gleaton Koon. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara K. Fulmer of Graniteville, S.C.; two grandchildren, Jason Fulmer of Graniteville, S.C. and Amy F. Scoggin of North Augusta, S.C.; two brothers, Eddie Koon of Bath, S.C. and Ray Koon of Clearwater, S.C.; a sister, Lillie Mae Bodie of Aiken, S.C. and a number of nieces and neph...

Mr. Olin Bryan Brown Iii ; Retired State Farm Ins. Agent

Mr. Olin Bryan Brown, III, 74, of 1447 Paradise Road, entered into rest March 3, 2004, at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 5, 2004 at 11 a.m., at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Dr. Gordon Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Ways Baptist Church Cemetery, Stellaville, Georgia. The family will receive friends tonight, Thursday, March 4, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mr. Robert Jones

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Robert W. Jones, 67, of Faircrest Avenue, Augusta, who died March 3, 2004, will be announced. Mr. Jones was the husband of Mrs. Kathleen Jones. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements; 803-278-1181.

Mrs. Evelyn Austin ; Human Resource Manager at Loomis Fargo

Mrs. Evelyn Austin, 70, beloved wife of Walter R. Austin, entered into rest March 1, 2004, at University Hospital. Other family members include her daughter, Susan H. Watson of Tampa, Fla. and three grandchildren, Melissa Smith of North Augusta, Rebecca Smith-Watson and Harris O'Keith Watson, both of Tampa, Fla.

Mrs. Idell Creech

Idell Croft Creech, 91, widow of Ernell Creech died Tuesday in the Barnwell County Hospital. Born in Barnwell County, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Mattie Croft. She was first married to the late Herman Zissette. She was a homemaker and a member of the Barnwell First Baptist Church.

Dea. Marion Drayton, Sr.

Deacon Marion Drayton, Sr., died Saturday, February 28, 2004 at the John E. Harter Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 at St. Mark Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. David Payton, Jr. Commercial Truck Driver

Mrs. Shirley Murphey

Entered into rest Monday, March 2, 2004, at Doctors Hospital, Mrs. Shirley Anne Chavis Murphey, age 56, wife of Mr. Alvin "Mickey" Murphey. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2004, at Platt's Funeral Home Chapel, 721 Crawford Avenue, with the Rev. Henry Carnley officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Franklin Clark, Sr. Retired V.A. Hospital

Franklin Hinton Clark, Sr., 60, after a brief period with cancer was called home to Heaven. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Bayvale Baptist Church with the Rev. James Bland and the Reverend Dr. Ken Carvalho officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Michael Barkeloo ; Civil Service/ Retired Military

Entered into rest at Doctors Hospital on March 2, 2004, Mr. Michael W. Barkeloo, husband of Mrs. Judy Miles Barkeloo, Martinez. Mr. Barkeloo was retired from the United States Army and worked at Fort Gordon under civil service. He had lived in the area for 17 years. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Dorsey and his father, Mr. Charles Barkeloo.

Mr. Robert Mayo Sr.

Mr. Robert W. Mayo Sr., 69, he is gone to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Ruth S. Mayo, of 50 years, died Monday, March 1, 2004, in Doctors Hospital. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2004, in Westview Cemetery with the Revs. Dan White and Mark Taylor officiating.

Mr. Joseph Lahrman

Mr. Leroy Moore

Mr. Leroy Benjamin (Fishman) Moore, son of the late Letha Mae Moody, of Henry Street entered into rest Monday, March 1, 2004 at the University Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 4 p.m. at Hale Street Baptist Church with Rev. James Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park.

Mr. Henry Addison, Jr. ; Korean War Veteran/Ret. Public Safety Officer

Mr. Henry Addison, Jr., beloved husband of Juanita N. Addison, transitioned from death to eternal life on Monday, March 1, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services will be Friday, March 5, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Thomas Walker, officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park.

Mrs. Bonnie Pirkle Augusta Players

Entered into rest Tuesday, March 2, 2004, Mrs. Bonnie Hensley " Bon Bon" Pirkle,, 87. Mrs. Pirkle is survived by her children, James J. Pirkle and wife Jeanne of Greensboro, Ga., Arthur K. Pirkle and wife Patty of Yuma, Ariz., Lynn Pirkle Holley of Beech Island, S.C. and Jo Albritton and husband Andy of North Augusta, S.C.; grandchildren, James Holley, Shawn Holley, Chris Holley, Jennifer Etkind, Jimmy Pirkle, Lynn Pirkle, Alicia Spencer and Kate Walpert, , eight great- grandchildren and a si...

Miss Dorothy Bryant Beautician

Entered into rest Thursday, February 26, 2004, at University Hospital, Miss Dorothy Bryant of River Ridge Road. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 6, 2004 at 2 p.m., at Bark Camp Baptist Church, Midville, with Rev. Chavas Boyd officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her kind, loving and devoted family will cherish her memories.

Mrs. Louise Fulwiler

Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Fulwiler, 65, of Palmetto Avenue, Belvedere, who died March 2, 2004, will be conducted Friday morning at 11 a.m., from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home Rev. Robert H. Ledbetter officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Tyler Walls, Jason Smith, Steven Salley, Bobby Burnett, Danny Fuller adn David Carmichael.

Mrs. Rosie Bugg

Rosie Lee Bugg, 88, Butler Street, Ridge Spring, died February 28, 2004, at the residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Rev. John Ira Gibson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Rev. Ray Fowler Pastor

Mr. Thomas "Ray" Fowler, 86, loving husband of Hazel Dunaway Fowler entered into rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at University Hospital. Others surviving include his son, Michael Fowler of Atlanta; daughter, Beth Sammons of Hephzibah; brother, James Fowler of Greer, S.C.; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Fowler, Pamela Yelverton and Allen Sammons and four great- grandchildren, Joshua and Amanda Yelverton and Kelsey and Katlyn Sammons.

Mr. James Smith

Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary announces the death of James Randolph Smith, age 79, of Swainsboro, Ga. on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at the Emanuel Medical Center after an extended illness. Memorial services will be Friday, March 5 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary with Rev. Wayne DeFore and Rev. Benjie Varnell.