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Mrs. Beatrice L. Ballard Retired Nurse

Entered into rest at Forrest Lake Health Care, on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, Mrs. Beatrice L. Ballard, wife of the late George Ballard. Mrs. Ballard was born in Thomson, GA and lived in Augusta since 1989. She was a member of Belle Terrace Presbyterian Church and a retired nurse.

Mr. Johnny Ray 'Buddy' Brinson

Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Ray "Buddy" Brinson, who died Thursday, will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2005, at Hines Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Brinson; sons, Johnny Ray Brinson, Jr., Rufus Jason Brinson; daughters, Melinda Annie Brinson, Latasha Ann Brinson, Mandy Gain Carter, Bobbie Sherrod, Sherry Perry and Missy Lewis.

Mrs. Joyce Jean Freeman ; Augusta Chronicle Newspaper Carrier

Mrs. Joyce Jean Freeman, age 63, beloved wife of Raymond Freeman of 47 years, entered into rest, Thursday, March 17, 2005 at her residence. Other family members include four sons, Ricky Freeman, Grovetown, Ga, Daniel Freeman and his wife Sharon of Augusta, Ga, Timothy Freeman and his wife Dawn of Grovetown,Ga. and Steven Freeman of Grovetown, Ga.; daughter, Wanda Freeman Watkins and husband Larry of Hephzibah, Ga.; brother, Tom Johnville of Tacoma WA; niece, Linda and children of Tacoma WA; n...

Mr. Louie Perry

Mr. Charles Wayne Waller ; Retired Clearwater Finishing Plant

Entered into rest Saturday March 12, 2005, Mr. Charles Wayne Waller, 76, of Clearwater, South Carolina. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM Friday, March 18, 2005, at the Harlem United Methodist with the Reverend Roger Vest officiating.

Mr. Glaser 'Ted' Burkhardt, Jr. ; Staff Sgt. U.S. Marine Corp Retired

Entered into rest on March 17, 2005, at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Glaser F. "Ted" Burkhardt, Jr. beloved husband of Dorothy E. "Dot" Burkhardt. Mr. Burkhardt was born in Connellsville, PA and had lived in Martinez for the past eight years. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Staff Sgt. until his retirement. He was a member of Barton Chapel Methodist Church.

Mrs. Burlese M. Beck

Mrs. Burlese M. Beck of Dan Bowles Rd., entered into rest March 14, 2005 at the St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Moses Baptist Church with Rev. Willie Green officiating. Burial will be at Walker Memorial Park.

Mrs. Judith Ray Beckworth

Judith Ray Beckworth entered into rest Tuesday , March 15, 2005 at Blair House Nursing and Rehab. Center . Mrs. Beckworth was a life long resident of Augusta . Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel with Rev. Al Garvin officiating.

Mrs. Lillie Mathis

The Homegoing service for Mrs. Lillie Mathis will be 12:00 noon Saturday at Watkinsville Baptist Church with Rev. James Dixon officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her memories will be cherished with love and devotion.

Mrs. Nell G. Davis

Entered into rest March 16, 2005 at Westwood Nursing Facility, Mrs. Nell G. Davis, 96, wife of the late Mr. Oscar Davis. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Highland Memory Gardens Godbey Heights, W.VA. with Rev. Andy Davis officiating.

Mrs. Rosemary Harris

Mrs. Rosemary Hill Harris, 74, of Thomson Rd., died Wednesday at her home. Mrs. Harris was born in Augusta, and lived in Wilkes County all her life. She was the widow of Troupe Mercer Harris, Jr., and the daughter of the late Baron Hill and Mildred Irvin Hill. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Washington Women's Club.

Mrs. Annie Champion

Annie Belle Tanner Champion wife of the late Richard Ludlow Champion entered into rest Wednesday March 16, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Champion, was a resident of Augusta since 1977, a home maker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Thomson, GA.

Mrs. Mary Virginia Davis

Mary Virginia Davis, 76, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 2 :00 P.M. at Believers Fellowship Church with The Reverend Bobby Renew officiating. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Miss Dorothy Ann Harper

Miss Dorothy Ann Harper, 45, died March 14, 2005. She is survived by her parents, Lovich and Darthy Harper of Sparta; three sons, Andre' Harper of Atlanta, Markello Merriweather of Macon, GA, Jontrell Lee of Sparta; one daughter, Shantavia Merriweather of Sparta; three brothers, Lovett Harper, Jr. of Sparta, Ernest Harper of Tennille, Ga, Ezell Harper of Macon and three grandchildren.

Mr. Felton Buxton

Entered into rest on Saturday, March 12 at University Hospital. He was 59 years old. His funeral will be held Saturday, March 19th at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church at 12:00 Noon.

Mrs. Mary Ann Cain

Mrs. Mary Ann Cain entered into rest Friday, March 11, 2005 at the Gibson Health & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park.

Mr. Groyt Warren Sammons

Mr. Groyt Warren Sammons, 77, passed away March 16, 2005. Mr. Sammons was born on March 2, 1928 in Soperton, Ga. Son of the late George Washington Sammons and Georgia Kate Sammons.

Mrs. Katherine Anderson Homemaker

Entered into rest at Doctor's Hospital on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 Mrs. Katherine Watson Anderson ,78, wife of the late Ervin Gordon Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was born in Augusta and lived here all of her life. She was a member of Glenn Hills Baptist Church where she was very active and she was also a co-owner of Anderson Floor Sanding Co.

Mr. James Walker

Mr. James Benjamin "Big Foot" Walker, 50, died March 10, 2005. Services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Miller Swamp Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Ted Parks

Mr. Ted Parks, 36, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on The Lord's Day, March 13, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Parksville Baptist Church, Parksville, SC with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service