Augusta Chronicle, The

Mr. Conrad W. Mcgahee

Memorial service for Conrad William McGahee, who died July 13, 2007 in Brunswick, Ga., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday August 11, 2007 in the North Augusta Southern Methodist Church in North Augusta, S.C. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services.

Eleanor Butler Shepherd Home Maker

Entered into rest on Monday, July 30, 2007 at her residence, Mrs. Eleanor "Bootsie" Butler Shepherd, wife of the late Dr. Mason H. Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd was a native and lifelong resident of Augusta. She was a graduate of Tubman High, Brenau College with a degree in chemistry and physical education. In her early years she worked for the Richmond County Recreation Dept. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of the Junior League for years, she was an equestrian and taught many young people how to ride h...

Mr. Vernon E. Waters, Jr.

Vernon Edward Waters, Jr., 64, of Augusta, entered into rest on Friday, July 27, 2007 at Heartland Hospice following an extended illness. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, he served as a company commander at Fort Gordon during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he was Assistant Principal, coach, and teacher at Tutt Middle School and Westside High School for 21 years where he touched the lives of countless young people. He had a rare gift and passion for teaching and loved his s...

Mrs. Myrtle S. Love Homemaker

Mrs. Myrtle S. Love, 71, wife of the late Mr. Charlie Evans Love, entered into rest Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at the residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Mrs. Julia Evans

Julia Lynn Higginbotham Evans, entered into rest July 30, 2007 at Medical Center of Central Georgia. Julia was born July 17, 1948 in South Charleston, West Virginia, and was the daughter of Belva Rae Cunningham and Richard Hargrove Higginbotham. She graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, FL in 1966, Western Carolina University in 1971 and received her Masters in Education from Georgia Southern University in 1976 and her Educational Specialist Degree from Georgia Southern Univ...

Mrs. Betty Ruth Means

Mrs. Betty Ruth Means, entered into rest Tuesday July 31, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Walden United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Mary Caulder Ladd

Mrs. Mary Caulder Ladd, 51, beloved wife of Aaron Ladd, entered into rest Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Eisenhower Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2007 from the Chapel of Deloach Kennedy Funeral Home in Hephzibah with Reverend Beverly Wilson officiating. Interment services will follow at Hephzibah Vance Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are Wade Whittle, Shane French, Kevin Rivers, Jason Rivers, Jamie Whittle, and John Williams. Honorary Pallbearers are Dic...

Mrs. Mary Dee Butler Lynch

Mary Dee Butler Lynch died at home on July 28, 2007. Dee was born in 1917 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Her parents were Col. Braxton DeGreve Butler and his wife, Clotilda Eliza Butler. She is survived by her husband, Brig. General James H. Lynch of Little Rock; her brother, Braxton DeGreve Butler, II, and his wife Emily of Huntsville, Alabama; son, James Patrick Lynch and his wife, Jolynn, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter, Sherry and her husband, George Worthen, of Little Rock; and gra...

Mr. Michael R. Washington

Mr. Michael Reed Washington of Jackson Road entered into rest Friday, July 27, 2007 at the University Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the True Church of God In Christ with Elder Marvin Jones, Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Walker Memorial Park.

Mr. Remer T. Moore, Jr.

Funeral Arrangements for Mr. Remer T. Moore, Jr., 84, of Hillside Drive, Belvedere, S.C., who entered into rest July 31, 2007, will be announced. Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181).

Mrs. Irene W. Paul

Mrs. Irene Paul entered into rest on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Clifford M. Bales, Jr.

Clifford Malcolm Bales, Jr., husband of Marie Johnson Bales, died on June 31, 2007 after an extended illness in Augusta, Georgia. He was 67 years old. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 2 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Homes, West Chapel, 3686 Wheeler Road, 706.860.0009.

Mrs. Lougenia Stevens Homemaker

Entered into rest on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Brandon Wilde Nursing Home, Mrs. Lougenia Stevens, beloved wife of William P. Stevens, Jr. Mrs. Stevens was a native of Dothan, Alabama and had lived in the Augusta area most of her life. She was the daughter of Joe Martin Stallings and Mary Howell.

Mr. Charles Childers, Sr.

Charles Childers, Sr., 72, beloved husband of Carolyn Childers, entered into rest Monday, July 30, 2007 at his home. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Thelma M. Holmes

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Trenton, S.C., with Rev. George L. Brightharp officiating. The remains will lie in state in the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Thomasena (Andrew) Bouknight, 528 Lincoln Ave.

Mr. Forrest Turner, Sr.

Mr. Forrest Turner, Sr. died July 29, 2007. Graveside services will be Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Fishing Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Floyd H. Ivey, Jr. Retired, U.S.A.F.

Mr. Floyd H. Ivey, Jr., age 83, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Edna Shelton Ivey, passed into eternal life July 30, 2007. Graveside funeral services with full Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2007 at the Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Alvin B. Eller Retired Auto Mechanic

Mr. Alvin B. Eller, 89, beloved husband of Mrs. Audrey Eller, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at his residence. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 2, in the Westview Cemetery with Dr. Jim Ramsey officiating.

Mr. William A. Stone

William A. "Bill" Stone, 91, loving husband for 67 years to the late Edna E. Stone, entered into rest on Sunday July 29, 2007 at Westwood Nursing Facility. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday August 1, 2007 at Platt's Funeral Home Belair Rd. Chapel with the Rev. Ken Wilson officiating.