Hephzibah, GA – Mr. Lanelle Carl Anderson, Sr., 73, husband of Martha Ann Anderson, entered into rest on Friday morning, October 30, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 2, 2009, at 11:00 am from the chapel of Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, with the Reverend Marion Jay officiating.  He will be laid to rest in the family section of Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Anderson, son of the late Lafayette and Myrtle Cox Anderson, was born in Augusta.  In 1954 he met Martha Ann Kirkland of Augusta.  In 1956 they were married.  From the middle 1950’s until 1994 they lived and raised their family on Louisville Road in South Augusta.  In 1994, they built their retirement home, slowed down and moved to Hephzibah.

Mr. Anderson was a certified Master Plumber and had been the owner and operator of Anderson Plumbing Company of Augusta since 1968.  Throughout his career he was instrumental in the construction and completion of many of the housing developments in South Augusta and Hephzibah.  He had been a partner in the Foremans Crossing development.  Mr. Anderson not only specialized in new construction, but is recalled by his family as leaving at all hours of the night to fix someone’s leaking emergency.

He enjoyed coon hunting with his sons, always had a multitude of beagle hounds and looked forward to attending the annual field trials in Orangeburg, SC.  He was always ready for a fishing trip and a family fish fry or attending a local gospel singing event or just sitting in the quietness of the Tennessee mountains.

In 2002, he and his wife adopted a new pet dog, Susie, who became his constant companion; oftentimes seen riding in his lap around Hephzibah, or accompanying him to the plumbing supply house.

He was a charter member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, he is survived by their children, Lanelle Carl Anderson Jr, Hephzibah, Cynthia Ann Hallford (Joey), Hephzibah, Lynn A. Byrd (Phillip), Fernandina Beach, FL, Anthony Wayne Anderson (Tina), Augusta, Ann A. Smith (Glen), Orlando, FL; a brother, L.F. Anderson, Jr., Augusta; three sisters, Geraldine Hughes, Matthews, GA, Shirley Padgett, Hephzibah, and Barbara Bruce, Hartwell, GA; three grandchildren, Melanie Rebecca “Medy” Anderson, Amanda Denise “Tootie” Anderson, Olivia Paige “Doodlebug” Anderson; two step grandchildren, Kristin Lynn Gunn (Jamie), Brittany Anne Smith (Jose), two step great grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Jackson Gunn; several nieces and nephews, and his little dog, Susie.

Pallbearers will be Edwin L. Bromley, Josh Evans, Joey Hallford, Kenneth McCumbers, Glen Smith, and Phillip Byrd.

The family will receive friends this Sunday, November 1, 2009, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Augusta, Ga. – Mr. Carroll Hoyt Sasser, 76,  husband of Inge Schmidt Sasser entered rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the VA Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 1:00 P.M., in Sherwood Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Johnson and Reverend Marion Jay officiating.  Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be: Robert Page, Alexander Joseph Page, James Emmanuel and Charlie Emmanuel.

Others survivors include his daughter, Janet Smith; step- sons, Robert Page  and Alexander Joseph Page; brother, Jake Sasser; sister, Betty Council ; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Sasser was born in Sardis, GA to the late Joseph L. and Pauline Bolton Sasser.  He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church a US Navy veteran and had retired from E.I. Dupont after 37 years.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., at the funeral home.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Augusta, GA – Dewey Larry Andrews, 61, entered into rest October 24, 2009, at University Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 2:00 P.M., from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Andrews was a native of Richmond County and was a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Edward and Avis Reeves Andrews, his brothers, Terry Andrews and Harris Andrews, and his granddaughter, Hannah Gail Abernathy.

He is survived by his daughters, Tamera Lee Abernathy of Madison, Tina Monette Burrell of Aiken, Kimberly Marie Cosnahan of Augusta, and Crystal Ann Andrews of Hephzibah; brother, Jack Andrews of Evans; and sister, Bobby June Workman of Pigeon Forge, TN.

The family will receive friends this Wednesday from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Thomaston, GA – Ralph E. Old, Jr., entered into rest Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Upson Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 11:00 am, in Westover Memorial Park.

Survivors include his daughter, Renee Goodman, Thomaston, GA; sons, Chris Old, Thomaston, GA, Erath Old, Atlanta, GA, and Sean Old, of California.

If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 14774, Augusta, GA 30919-4774.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Hephzibah, Ga. – Mr. Lester Solomon Durham, 70,  husband of Margaret Duvall Durham of 49 years  went home to be with the angels  on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at University Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 1:00 P.M., in the Hephzibah United Methodist Church with Reverend T.G. Hall officiating.  Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Buddy Gormley, Billy Maynard, Kenneth Moore, Joe Clemmons, Joe Thompson and Al Abbott.

Others survivors include his daughter Lorie Dekle and her husband Larry; sons, Alan Durham and his wife Cara, Christian Durham and his wife Angela; three grandchildren, Cecil Simmons, Justin Tate and Conner Durham.

Lester was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He was a member of Hephzibah United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique cars. He was a race car driver in the 1960′s and was recently inducted into The Augusta International Speedway’s Hall of Fame and was employed by Clearwater Finishing Plant for 25 years.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Hephzibah United Methodist Church Blg. Fund 4431 Brothersville Road Hephzibah, GA 30815 or to the Salvation Army 1384 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901.

The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Martinez, GA – Mrs. Vera M. McDowell, 80, wife of the late James M. McDowell, entered into rest Thursday, October 22, 2009, at The Place at Martinez.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 11:00 AM, in Westview Cemetery, with the Reverend Marion Jay officiating.

Mrs. McDowell, daughter of the late Bertram Freeman and Bertha Nye Marshall,  was a genealogist and an author.  She was a member of the Augusta Genealogical Society and the Colonial Dames.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Marshall, William Marshall, and Richard Marshall, and by her sister, Janet Marshall.

She is survived by family friends Lisa and Tai Doick and Will and Adam Doick, of Martinez; brother and sister in law, Bertram and Ruth Marshall, of Connecticut; niece Jerri Brown and her husband Andy; great niece, Tricia Izzo; great great niece, Avery Izzo; nephew, Donald Tilton and his wife, Janet; and great niece, Angel Tilton.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Augusta, GA – Blaine D. Paquin, 48, of Yates Drive, husband of Sarah Sullivan Paquin, entered into rest Tuesday, October 21, 2009, at the Medical College of Georgia.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 4:00 P.M., in Westview Cemetery, with the Reverend Billy Turner officiating.

Mr. Paquin worked at Kimberly Clark as a forklift operator.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Julie Elaine Lovett.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by brothers, James Allen Paquin, Augusta, and Mark Andrew Paquin, Douglas, GA; and sisters, Linda Sue Owens, Jacksonville, FL, and Donna Marie Paquin, Douglas, GA

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Augusta, Ga.- Dorothea “Dot” G.Miller, 75, of Central Ave. entered into rest Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Trinity Hospital.                                                                                                                                                                                                              Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 4:30 P.M. from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Ms Miller was born in New Jersey and was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was retired as a sales clerk with White House Cleaners and data processor with the Georgia Railroad Bank and the City of Augusta after many years.                                                                                                                  Survivors include her sons and daughter in law, Mark and Julie Miller , Anthony Miller all of Augusta, her grandchildren, Lisa Avrey Miller, Logan Alyssa Miller and Melissa Ann Pentecost, her granddog, JoJo Miller and two great-grandchildren, her best friends Mary Ann and  Nora  along with Dot  were also known as the three musketeers.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association  2452 Spring Rd. Smyrna, Ga. 30080 and the American Cancer Association 2607 Commons Blvd. Augusta, Ga. 30909.                                                                                          The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.                                                                                                         Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA 30906.

Augusta, GA – Summer Nicole Rockefeller, 10, daughter of Brian and Elizabeth Anderson Rockefeller entered into rest Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Egleston Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA.

Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park.

Summer, a lifelong resident of the Augusta area was a fifth grade student at Euchee Creek Elementary School. She attended Shiloh United Methodist Church. She loved to talk and sing, to listen music and to dance and to get all dressed up.

Other survivors inlude her brother, Aaron Vance Tyson; maternal grandparents, Albert and Cathy Anderson of Augusta; paternal grandparents, Tommy Rockefeller of Grovetown and Mary and William Ward of Fairfax, VA; paternal great grandmothers, Veta Rockefeller of Grovetown and Elizabeth O’Keefe of Portage, WI.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Rockefeller, Tim Rockefeller, Joshua Rockefeller, Ken Rockefeller, James Newman and William Caldwell.

If desired memorials may be made to the Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta (at Egelston) Foundation, 1678 Tullie Cir., NE, Atlanta, GA  30329.

The family will receive friends this Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.