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Mrs. Josephine Oliver

Mrs. Josephine Oliver of Japonica Ave. entered into rest Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Ned Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Barnwell, S.C. with Rev. Curtis Govan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Edward H. Blount

Edward Hosea Blount, 89, of Thomson, Georgia died Sunday February 26, 2006. He was the son of Edward H. and Nina T. Blount. He was a graduate of Waynesboro High School and the University of Georgia. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Savannah, past president of the Georgia Unit of Wally Bryan Caravan Club and traveled extensively with that group and was a Mason.

Dogan R. Aktunc, M.D.

Entered into rest on Saturday, February 25, 2006, Dr. Dogan R. Aktunc, husband of Mrs. Maura P. Aktunc of Martinez, GA. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Mr. Thomas Owens, Jr.

Thomas Calvin (T.C.) Owens, Jr. passed on February 24, 2006 at the Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Anderson, SC. Funeral Services will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at the Willow Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Anthony Gordon, presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home beginning at 6 pm.

Mrs. Lillie Mae Brown

Graveside services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Horton Brown, 87, will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Rockspring Cemetery, Grays, S.C. She departed this life Monday, February 20, 2006 at the Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich.

Mrs. Essie Mae Jones

Entered into rest Sunday, February 26, 2006 at Augusta Hills, Mrs. Essie Mae Jones of Augusta. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mr. Minnie Ruth Doby

Funeral services for Mr. Minnie Ruth Doby will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Kinsey & Walton Chapel, with Reverend James C. Kendrick, Sr. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Gardens. Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790- 8858

Mr. Leonard M. Tuggle, Jr. Attorney

Mr. Leonard M. Tuggle, Jr., (Len), beloved husband of thirty-six years to Prudence B. Tuggle, entered into rest on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Platt's Crawford Ave. Chapel with The Rev. Dr. Jacob O. Malone officiating. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park with military honors.

Mrs. Brenda V. Bradley

Mrs. Brenda Varn Bradley, beloved wife of the late James D. Bradley, entered into rest Sunday, February 26, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Bradley was a Customer Service Manager for Home Quarters Warehouse. She was formerly employed by Georgia Theatre Company and Bi-Lo. Funeral services will be held at New Horizon Church of God, Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Eddie Fowler officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ricky McCaslin, Clyde McCa...

Mr. Lloyd Smith Givens, Jr. Restaurant Manager

Mr. Lloyd Smith Givens, Jr., 91, of Clearwater, entered into rest Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Mr. Givens, son of the late Rosa and Lloyd Givens, Sr. was born in Augusta, Ga., but had made his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. for the past 34 years. Before that, he was a restaurant manager in Washington, D.C. He moved to Clearwater approximately one year ago. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Lutheran.

Mr. Levey J. Phillips, Jr.

Mr. Levey J. Phillips, Jr. died on Friday, February 17, 2006 in Vidalia, Georgia. Funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Wadley, GA with Rev. Herman Baker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Terry Mae Randall

Terry Mae Davis Randall received God's eternal gift on Saturday, February 25, 2006. Mrs. Randall was born on September 3, 1955 in Aiken to Merle E. Davis and the late Thelma Owensby Davis Callahan.

Mr. Lessie P. Lambert

Mr. Lessie P. Lambert of Bruce Street entered into rest Thursday, February 23, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Gregory Adams, Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Southview Cemetery.

G. Pat Williams, M.D.

Dr. G. Pat Williams (George Patterson) died at home on Saturday, February 25, 2006, after a long-fought battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 2, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2230 Walton Way, with The Very Reverend Robert D. Fain officiating, assisted by The Reverend Stephen C. Britt, The Reverend Dr. J. Andrew Menger, The Reverend Dr. G. Daniel McCall, and The Reverend L. Curtis Johnson. Burial will follow in the chu...

Mr. Thomas F. Stiefel

Answered God's call Monday, February 27, 2006, Mr. Thomas F. Stiefel of Aiken, beloved husband of Mrs. Ann Bledsoe Stiefel for the past 45 years and son of the late Harry F. Stiefel and the late Carrie Bell Williams Stiefel. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lisa Busbee and her husband, Charles Busbee of Warrenville and Beverly Hamrick and her husband, Steve Hamrick of Aiken; grandsons, Chase Busbee and Jack Thomas Hamrick.

Mrs. Juanita G. Washington

Mr. Robert L. Sanders

Robert L. "Col" Bob Sanders, 75, of Powderhouse Rd., beloved husband of Louise Reiser Sanders, went to be with The Lord, Sunday, February 26, 2006 in Longwood, FL. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Mr. Odelle Hadden

Mr. Odelle Hadden, beloved husband of Madie Hadden entered into rest Saturday, February 25, 2006 at University Hospital. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 in Westover Memorial Park with Rev. Donald Berry and Rev. Steve Cheek officiating.

Mr. Donald R. Higdon, Sr.

Entered into rest February 25, 2006 at the University Hospital, Augusta, GA., Mr. Donald Ray Higdon, 72, husband of the late Gladys Renfroe Higdon. Graveside services will be held at 2PM Tuesday, February 28, 2006 in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Fearneyhough officiating.

Mr. Paul Agganis

Mr. Paul Agganis age, 85, entered into rest on Friday February 24, 2006 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Vasile Bitere officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park.