Augusta Chronicle, The

Mr. James U. Milton

Funeral services for Mr. James U. Milton, age 70, husband of Annette Lawrence Milton, of 117 Lawrence St., who passed away Monday, August 29, 2005 will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Runs Missionary Baptist Church, Beech Island, with Rev. Raiford Roundtree officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson. Mr. Milton will be placed in the church Saturday at 12 Noon for viewing.

Mrs. Juanita Widner Retired Board of Education

Mrs. Lizzie Juanita Winder died at home Wednesday August 31, 2005. She was born in Screven County on February 9, 1929 to the late Manuel and Lizzie Maebell Howard Williams. She retired from the Burke County Board of Education where she worked as a bus driver and lunch room administrator. She was a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church and the Sardis UMC Senior Group.

Mr. William J. Miller, Jr.

Graveside Services for Mr. William J. "Bill" Miller, Jr., 73, of Clay Court, North Augusta, SC, who died August 30, 2005, will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the Hillcrest Memorial Park. Father C. Alexander McDonald officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Friday evening from 6 to 8.

Mr. Robert L. Ruff

Mr. Robert Lewis Ruff entered into rest Saturday, August 27, 2005 at University Hospital in Augusta. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church in Mayfield, Rev. Johnny L. Hampton officiating. Interment in the Union Star Cemetery.

Mrs. Effie Vinson

Effie Helen James Vinson, 77, of 2627 Old Whiteoak Rd. Dearing, Ga. entered into rest September 01, 2005 at University Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Bill Vinson . Mrs. Vinson was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County and was the daughter of the late Marion James and the late Effie Johnson James . She was a homemaker and a member of Dearing United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Geraldine Rich

Mrs. Geraldine Rich, age 50, wife of W.L. Rich, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be Friday at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Tomlinson Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery. Also surviving are her children, Sonia Burns, Kevin and D.J. Rich; sisters, Cherry Wilkerson and Terrie Averett; five grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Mr. Samuel L. Hardy Realtor

Entered into rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Mr. Samuel L. Hardy, 73, husband of Mrs. Reba Holeman Hardy. Mr. Hardy was a native of Atlanta, GA, a graduate of the University of Georgia and Augusta College. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Sam was a well-known and respected realtor with Matheny Company for 30 years. He was also known for his tireless devotion to National Hills Baptist Church where he has been a member since 1961. There...

Dea. Monroe Sims, Sr. J.M. Huber Corp. Retiree

Deacon Monroe Sims, Sr., 76, of Solomon Place, entered into rest Saturday, August 27, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Historic Silver Bluff Baptist Church, Beech Island, S.C. with Rev. Bennie Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Walker Memorial Park.

Mr. Derrick L. Martin Cook

Mr. Derrick Martin, 29, of Hudson Road, entered into rest August 28, 2005. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2005 at New and Living Way Apostolic Church, Eureka, SC with Elder William Cue officiating. Interment will be in Aiken Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Frank Cheeks

Mr. Frank Cheeks 61, entered into rest Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be held today at 11:00 A.M. Friday September 2, 2005 at James Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Chance officiating. Burial will follow at the Wrens Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Karen Walden, P.O. Box 5, Matthews, Ga. 30818.

Mrs. Katherine B. Lee

Mrs. Katherine B. Lee, wife of the late Edward Lee, Sr., formerly of 4-H Club Road, entered into rest Monday, August 29, 2005 at the University Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth B. Martin officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mrs. Madellar Jordan

Mrs. Madellar Abrams Jordan entered into rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2005. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Rock Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. David Kemp, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Grady Jackson, Jr.

Mr. Grady Jackson, Jr. died on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 in Wadley, Georgia. Funeral will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Blounts Chapel A.M.E. Church in Bartow, GA. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Percy Jackson

Entered into rest on Monday, August 29, 2005 at her residence, Mrs. Percy Lee Jackson. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3, at Millen Cemetery on White Oak Rd., with Rev. Allen Webb officiating.

Mr. Grady Blakey

Mr. Grady Blakey, 79, died August 29, 2005. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Reeves Chapel Baptist Church, Tignall, GA, with Rev. M.W. Gresham, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in City West Cemetery.

Mr. Joseph C. Gay

Joseph Calvin Gay, 72, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Mr. Gay was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and played football for the Air Force. He worked as an Engineer with the Dupont Nuclear Plant. He was a member of the Baymeadows Racket Club, Southside Business Men's Club, and team Captain of the Chili's Club.

Mrs. Doris Lyle

A Memorial celebration for Mrs. Doris Elaine Martin Lyle, age 47 of Orlando, formerly of Thomson, GA, will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Thomson with Rev. Diane Askew officiating. Survivors are husband, Mr. Britt Lyle of the home; two sons, Jai Lyle and Britt Lyle, both of Florida; mother, Christine Martin of Thomson; two sisters, Rev. Diane Askew of Augusta and Ms. Angela Martin of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Sanders Marti...

Madison Faith Fountain

Memorial services for Madison Faith Fountain will be held this evening at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Rowland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until service time. Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Stuart Reichard

Stuart Reichard, son of Dr. Sherwood Reichard and Janet Reichard of Augusta, Ga., died Monday August 15, 2005 in Rosebud, S.D. He was 45. Stuart was born on April 14, 1960 in Baltimore, Md. He grew up and graduated school in Augusta, Ga. He then traveled extensively to various places being an adventurer, sportsman, mountain climber, and master scuba diver. He spent most of his adult life in the west, and worked closely with native Americans. He was recognized and honored by many tribes and ha...

Mrs. Cynthia Mutcherson

Mrs. Cynthia Carter Mutcherson entered into rest on Monday, August 29, 2005 at Doctors Hospital. Her memories will be cherished by a loving and devoted husband, Charlie L. Mutcherson; sons, Reginald Carter, Jermell Mutcherson; father, Willie C. (Daisy) Carter; mother, Lola Mae (Willie) Pugh; sisters, Bernice Carter, Patricia Pugh, Willie Ann Lyons; brothers, Antonio D. Carter, Sr., Anthony L. Carter, Willie M. Pugh, Jr., Lonzo Rosier; four grandchildren; grandmother, Ms. Bertha Spry; mother-i...