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Mr. John David Conner

John David Conner, 65, died Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at his home in Barnwell. Mr. Conner was born in Barnwell on March 26, 1941. He was the son of the late Laurence Neuman Conner, Sr. and Alice Carswell Conner. He was a 1963 graduate of Clemson University. He had served on the Boards of the Federal Home Administration, The Gold Kist Corp. SC Farm Bureau, and the Barnwell County Vocational School. He was chosen as SC Young Farmer of the Year for 1976. He was a member of the Reedy Branch Bapt...

Mr. Calvin Warthen

Mr. Calvin Warthen entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 28, 2006 in Louisville, GA. Funeral will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Jones Grove Baptist Church in Louisville, Georgia with the Rev. Jerry Dudley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are David Warthen, Eddie Gilmore, Ricardo Crawford, Clarence Gamble and Willie Gilmore.

Mrs. Bernice W. Jones

Funeral services for Bernice W. Jones will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. W. Oliphant Pastor and the Eulogist Pastor Roger Edwards. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Garden. Survivors include her husband, Roosevelt Jones, Sr. of the home; three sons, Ronnie (Deondra) Jones, Batesburg, SC, Roosevelt (Keysha) Jones, Trenton, SC, and Tony (Tina) Jones, Aiken, SC; five daughters, Patricia (Richard) Knight, Graniteville, SC, Jacque...

Ms. Barbara A. Thurmond Author and Founder of the Organization, Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc.

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, August 25, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Ms. Barbara A. Thurmond of Cornell Drive. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Sheffie Rouse, officiating. Interment will be in Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery, Tignall, GA.

Mrs. Rupearl Reese Gibson

Mrs. Rupearl Reese Gibson of Milledgeville Ct. entered into rest Thursday, August 31, 2006 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mr. Murphy Dunbar ; Retired Heavy Machine Operator

The funeral service for Mr. Murphy Dunbar, 65, will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday at Murphy Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Echols Miller officiating. Viewing at the church will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The repast will be in the the fellowship hall. Wake tonight from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home (706) 554-5500.

Mrs. Christine Pinckney

Entered into rest Sunday, August 27, 2006 at the University Hospital, Mrs. Christine Pinckney of Truxton Rd. Survivors include her children, Harold Pinckney (Judy), TAjuana Harris, Jeffery Pinckney (Helen), Veatrice Martin (James), Otella Love, Rodney Pinckney (Ann); mother, Mrs. Elnora Blount; sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Rucker, Ms. Betty Bennings, Mrs. Elaman Tutt; brother, Mr. William Appling, aunt, Mrs. Edith Hyram; 27 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and M...

Ms. Martha Johnson ; Retired Home Care Provider

The funeral service for Ms. Martha Johnson will be 3:30 p.m., Saturday at Bottsford Spring Baptist Church with Rev. Byron C. Williams officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Walter Mack, Jr.

Mr. Walter "Spudge" Mack, Jr., 58, of Abbeville Ave., entered into rest August 30, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Ret. Sgt. James Elmore

Ret. Sgt. James "Poo" Elmore, age 78, of Allendale, S.C., entered into rest on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Virgin Mary Baptist Church. Burial in Grave Hill Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Mr. Warren S. Mczorn

Mr. Warren Stevie McZorn, 35, entered into rest on Monday, August 28, 2006 at Macon Medical Center. Warren was a 1988 honor graduate of T.W. Josey High School.

Mrs. Bobbie E. Shaffer

Bobbie E. Shaffer, 73, entered into rest Thursday, August 31, 2006 at Heartland Hospice. Mrs. Shaffer was a native of Edgefield, SC. She had lived in Augusta for the past fifty two years and was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Mrs. Shaffer was a graduate of Barrett School of Nursing and was a retired Registered Nurse with Georgia Regional Hospital.

Mr. Frank Elam

Mr. Frank Elam, 86, of Silverbell Way entered into rest August 28, 2006 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. James R. Martin officiating. Interment will be in China Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Sally P. Claeys

Mrs. Sally P. Claeys, beloved wife of Emil Achiel Claeys, entered into rest Monday, August 28, 2006 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Ft. Gordon. Mrs. Claeys retired from teaching at Southgate Baptist Church and School. She was a member of Southgate Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at Elliott Sons Lumpkin Road Chapel, Friday, September 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Joel Hawkins and Reverend Edward F. Watke officiating. Pallbearers are Terry Ford, Michael Thurman, Christoph...

Ms. Vera L. Thomas

Funeral services for Ms. Vera L. Thomas, Thomson, Ga., will be held Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Thankful Baptist Church, Glascock County, Rev. Timothy C. Priest, presiding, Rev. Leroy Hudson, Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are husband, Henry Scott; three daughters, Sheila (Tildon) Walker, Linda Butler, Deborah Thomas, all of Thomson; one son, Joe Anthony (Anjanette), Augusta; four sisters, Ruthie Wallace, Erma Gilmore, Priscilla Winfrey (Eddie) all of Thom...

Mrs. Christine R. Wixson

Christine R. Wixson, 87, of 261 Hinman Court in Martinez, was promoted to glory on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. The funeral will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the Salvation Army Chapel, 2020 Gardner Street in Augusta, with Commissioner Fred Ruth officiating. Interment will be at a later date at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. A time of fellowship and reflection for family and friends will follow immediately after the service.

Jordan D. Walker

Master Jordan D. Walker entered into rest Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Eisenhower Medical Center. The family has request a Private Graveside service.

Mrs. Lillie Mae Blake

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Blake of Wrens, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Ways Grove Baptist Church, Stellaville, Ga. with Rev. Jimmy McCullough, III officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors are: two sons, Dennis Blake, Wrens, Calvin Blake, Americus, Ga.; one sister, Rosa Lee Williams, Augusta; one daughter- in-law, Patricia Blake, Wrens; three grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Bill R. Buhl

Billy Rex Buhl, 68, beloved husband of Margaret Buhl entered into rest Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at Heartland Hospice. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday September 3, 2006, Kiokee Cemetery, Shucraft Road, Appling, Ga., with Pastor Steve Hartman officiating.

Mrs. Alma Crook

Tenn WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Mrs. Alma Crook passed away August 30, 2006.