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Mrs. Alice T. Killebrew

Mrs. Alice T. Killebrew of Overlook Drive entered into rest on Friday, January 26, 2007 at Rockdale Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Mrs. Nellie Ryans Mckie

Mrs. Nellie Ryans McKie, wife of Deacon Quincy McKie, of Hazel Street, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2007 at Heartland Hospice. Her eldest son, Curtis McKie, Sr., preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mrs. Theresa Clark Former Proprietor/Modern Beauty Shop

Mrs. Theresa Robinson Clark of Truxton Road entered into rest on Monday, January 29, 2007 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mr. Johnnie R. Wells

Mr. Johnnie Rufus Wells, 93, entered into rest January, 29th, 2007 at Azalea Woods in Aiken. He was the son of the late Ammon and Octavia Wells and predeceased by his first wife Mary Louise Francis Reynolds Wells Davis, second wife Alice Scott Wells, son Jimmy Lee Wells, and sisters Ruby Nicolos and Cora Haywood.

Mrs. Lydia Shults Harris Beloved Wife and Mother

Mrs. Lydia Shults Harris, 59, entered God's heavenly gates on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. Mrs. Harris was a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico and a life long resident of Augusta, GA. As a devoted Christian, she lived gratefully for every day the Lord gave her. She enjoyed life and wanted only happiness for those she loved. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Mrs. Mary Sue Beam

Mary Sue Beam, 84, died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Carriage Hills Plantation. A native of Shelby, NC, Mrs. Beam was a daughter of the late Torrance and Elsie Viola Blanton Morehead. She had lived in Aiken County since 1951 and was retired from E. I. DuPont after 25 years service. Mrs. Beam was one of the first 4 employees of the SRP Credit Union.

Mrs. Katherine 'Kat' Brown

Mrs. Joyce Brown

Joyce Brown, age 73, of Augusta, entered into rest, Monday, January 29, 2007 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Poteet Funeral Homes West Chapel, 3686 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Ga. 30909. (706) 860- 0009.

Mr. William Arthur Wilson

Funeral services for Mr. William Arthur Wilson, age 69, who passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Bethsaida Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Teresa Higdon

Mrs. Teresa Faye Robinson Higdon, age 47, of 300 East Church Street in Tennille, died Sunday, January 28 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31 in the Chapel of May and Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville.

Mrs. Mary Mays Hoskins

Mrs. Mary Mays Hoskins of East Watkins Street entered into rest Sunday, January 28, 2007. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Walker Memorial Park.

Rev. Joseph W. O'brien

Reverend Joseph W. O'Brien entered into rest on Saturday January 27, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 31, 2007 at Church of The Good Shepherd with the Rt. Reverend Henry I. Louttit officiating. The Very Reverend Robert D. Fain and Reverend Dr. J. Andrew Menger will assist in the services.

Mrs. Virginia 'Top' Schofield

Mrs. Virginia Marie Barnett Schofield, beloved wife of the late Mr. Harold Shelton Schofield, entered into rest Monday, January 29, 2007, at University Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 29, 2007 in Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Gerald Varner officiating.

Mr. Charles A. Devaney Former Mayor of Augusta

Entered into rest Sunday, January 28, 2007 in Jasper County, SC, Mr. Charles A. DeVaney, son of Mrs. Hazel Lucero. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Augusta.

Mr. Roy 'Ox' Chester, Sr.

Peebles-Curry- Durden Mortuary announces the death of Roy "Ox" Chester, Sr., age 55, of Twin City, GA Sunday, January 28, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services are Tuesday, January 30th, at 11 AM in Emanuel Christian Ministries with Rev. Bunny Hudson officiating.

Mr. Kenneth G. Wren, Sr.

Mr. Kenneth Gerald Wren, Sr., of Grovetown, 69 entered into rest on Sunday January 28, 2007 at Doctor's Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday January, 31, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at Elliott Sons Columbia Road Chapel with the Reverend Ron Hankel officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Frank Styles

Entered into rest Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Doctors Hospital, Mr. Frank Styles. He was a native of Richmond County, and a member of Clarks Grove Baptist of which Rev. Fred Lawson is pastor, and a retired construction worker.

Mrs. Virginia Barnard

Mrs. Virginia "Ginger" Anne Barnard, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in Westover Memorial Park.

Mrs. Brigitte M. Morales Homemaker

Entered into rest January 27, 2007 at her residence, Mrs. Brigitte M. Morales, 71, wife of the late Mr. Gilbert Morales. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Thomas L. King Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Geneva Still Wheeler

Funeral services for Geneva Still Wheeler will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ashleigh Baptist Church, Blackville, S.C. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mole Funeral Home, Barnwell, S.C. Mrs. Wheeler died Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Anna Maria Nursing Center.