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Mr. Raymond Johnson

Mr. Raymond Johnson of Williston entered into rest on Sunday, October 30, 2005. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Simmons Funeral Home of Williston, Inc.

Mr. Windell D. Nesmith

The funeral service for Mr. Windell D. NeSmith of North Augusta, husband of Zora Asbell NeSmith will be conducted today, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Hulsey officiating. The interment will follow in the Graniteville Cemetery with Military Honors. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C.

Mrs. Doris M. Skidmore

Entered into rest Sunday October 30, 2005 at the University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia, Mrs. Doris M. Skidmore, 77, wife of the late Fred O. Skidmore, of Dozier Road, Appling, Ga. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday November 2, 2005, in the Kiokee Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hartman and Dr. Ron Drawdy officiating.

Mrs. Betty Watkins Retired Nurse

Entered into rest Monday October 31, 2005, at the Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Betty Lewis Watkins, 71, wife of the late Tennyson Watkins. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday November 2, 2005, in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery, Harlem, Ga.

Mr. Kenneth Stockton

Funeral for beloved granddad, Kenneth Walter Stockton, age 59, of Hartselle, will be Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Anthony Patterson officiating with burial in Hartselle City Cemetery with Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home Directing. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.

Rev. Grady Brown, Sr.

Rev. Grady Brown Sr., 79, husband of the late Mary Eileen Russell Brown, entered into rest on Sunday, October 6, 2005, at the residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. K.B. Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Rev. Brown will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the Church.

Mr. Quoc Ai Nguyen

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Quoc Ai Nguyen, 37, of Serpentine Drive, Belvedere, SC, who died October 30, 2005, will be celebrated this Tuesday at 12 noon from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father C. Alexander McDonald celebrant. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181).

Mr. Leon R. Norsworthy Retired Us Army

Mr. Leon R. Norsworthy, age 75, beloved husband of Juanita Norsworthy, passed away Monday, October 31, 2005, at University Hospital. Mr. Norsworthy was born on August 6, 1930 in Coffee County, Alabama. He retired from W.A. Bragg & Company and the US Army after 35 years of service.

Mr. Irving J. Allred

Mr. Irving J. Allred, 77, entered into rest on Saturday, October 29, 2005, at the M.C.G. Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Platt's Crawford Ave. Chapel with Rev. Rev. Phillip Winsett and Rev. Grover C. Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park with full military honors..

Mr. J.W. Dyson Ret. Electrical Contractor

Mr. John Walter "J.W." Dyson, 81, beloved husband of Mary Powell Dyson of 62 years entered into rest Sunday, October 30, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital under Hospice Care. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Platt's Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Wheeler officiating.

Mr. Willie Williams Veteran

Mr. Willie Williams, 71, entered into rest October 23, 2005 in a New Jersey hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Bro. Usher Rice officiating. Interment will be in Florence National Cemetery, Florence, S.C.

Mrs. Ernestine Chance

Mrs. Ernestine Chance entered into rest on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at University Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Mrs. Lillian Chafin Ivey

Mrs. Lillian Chafin Ivey, age 82, entered into rest on Monday, October 31, 2005 at Athens Heritage House, Athens, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Lincolnton United Methodist Church with the Rev. John W. Pike, Jr. and Rev. John M. Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow at Lincolnton City Cemetery.

Mrs. Belle S. Howell King Mill Retiree

Mrs. Belle S. Howell of Sibley Rd. wife of the late Mr. J.D. Howell. Entered into rest Saturday, October 29, 2005. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Hatcher, Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Pastor James McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mrs. Connie Thornton

Funeral Services for Mrs. Connie Steed Thornton, 71, of Third Avenue, Jackson, SC, who died October 31, 2005, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Matlock Baptist Church. Rev. Mark Riser and Rev. Ed Moyer officiating. Interment in Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Thornton was a lifelong resident of Jackson and was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Hazel E. Steed. She was a member of the Matlock Baptist Church. Mrs. Thornton and her husband Robert were the proprietor...

Mr. Charles R. Sprowls

Charles Robert "Chuck" Sprowls, 66, of Evans died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at the residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Platt's Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Road, Evans, with the Rev. Charles Pennington officiating.

Mr. Melvin Young

Funeral Services for Mr. Melvin Young, 84, of Silver Bluff Road, Aiken, SC, who died October 30, 2005, will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home. Rev. John E. George and Rev. Allen Cantrell officiating. Interment in Sunset Memory Gardens. Mr. Young was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, SC. He was a Baptist and owner of Young's Garage. Mr. Young was the husband of the late Mrs. Annie Lara Young.

Mrs. Anne Findlay Retired Elementary School Teacher

Mrs. Anne Cullinane Findlay of Augusta, 96, wife of the late William Findley, entered into rest Sunday, October 30, 2005 at University Hospital. A Funeral Mass will be held today, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 2:00 PM at St. Mary On The Hill Catholic Church with Rev. Martino Nguyen as celebrant. Burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park.

Mr. Raymond Jalbert Us Army Retired

Mr. Raymond George Jalbert, age 77, entered into rest on October 30, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Jalbert was born on March 10, 1928 to Fred Albert and Lucille McKinnon Jalbert in Hillsboro, ND. Mr. Jalbert retired from the US Army with nearly 24 years service. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Poteet Funeral Home West Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain (Maj.) Jay Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with full military honors.

Mr. Fredrick Whitesell, Iii

Fredrick A. Whitesell, III, age 39, of Duluth, died October 24, 2005. He was loved and will be missed by all.