Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, Mrs. Linda Jean Orander, 67, wife of the late Bernard H. Orander of Hephzibah.
The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at 9:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Father Matthew Ericksen as celebrant. Interment be will follow in Blythe Baptist Church Cemetery and Reverend Oscar McGee will officiate.
Mrs. Orander, a native of Warrenville, SC, was the daughter of the late Wiley Eugene and Martha Kaney Buck. She had worked as a nursing assistant for Jennings Health Care. Her family said she was very giving and ready to help anyone in need. She enjoyed the Chatter Box Senior Citizen’s Group at Our Lady of the Valley and researching geneaology of her family. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Orander was preceded in death by her siblings, Clyde Edward Buck and Sylvia Marie Buck.
She is survived by her children, Debra Jean Widener, Jeffery Todd (Tabitha) Orander; Loticia Lynn (Allen) McManus; brother, Donald Eugene (Alvah) Buck; sister Myrna Joyce (Danny) Carroll; grandchildren, Geoffrey Tyler Orander, Lena Marie McManus and Deanna Lynn McManus; as well as a dear friend, Anna Ruth Tharpe.
Pallbearers will be Timothy Odom, Charles Odom, Don Tharpe, Michael Tharpe and Michael Tharpe, Jr.
If desired memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950 or to the Daughters of Christy of St. Vincent DePaul, P.O. Box 358, Gloverville, SC 29828.
The family will receive friends this Friday from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Augusta, Ga.- David Owen Fort, 94, of Mura Drive, husband of the late Carolyn Miller Fort, entered into rest Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at University Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Billy Atkins officiating.

Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Fort, son of the late David O. and Josie Tanner Fort, was born in Laurens County Georgia. He was a member of Fleming Baptist Church and long time member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Fort was retired civil service and had served in the United States Army during World War II.

Mr. Fort was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mitzie Faye Fort.

Survivors include his son and daughter in law, David O. “Owen” and Carol Fort, of Evans; his daughters and sons in law, Carol Anne and Denny Works, of Evans, GA, and Margaret and Bob Wehn, of Augusta; grandchildren, Kevin and Lara Fort, Micah and Laurie Fort, Derek and Michele Fort, Charity and Jason Carrington, Heather and Joe Weaver, Faith and Chris Suell, Elizabeth Wehn, and Robert Wehn; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be his Grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Encouragers Sunday School Class of Fleming Baptist Church.

If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Fleming Baptist Church, 3027 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, GA 30906 .

The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00 noon until the hour of the service at the funeral home.

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

Hephzibah, GA – Nina Lee Mason, 74, entered into rest Monday, December 28, 2009, at University Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at 1100 A.M., from the graveside in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family and friends should assemble at the graveside.
Ms. Mason, a native of Rock Hill, SC, was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Willie Igrahm. She had lived in Augusta most of her life and was a member of Morningside Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents Ms. Mason was preceded in death by her brother, Reverend Thomas E. Mason.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack T. and Carolyn Mason, Sr., and Robert E. and Sharon Anne Mason all of Hephzibah, GA; a sister-in-law, Thelma Mason of Belvedere, SC; nieces and nephews, Kim Threet, Jack Mason, Jr., Travis Mason, Kelly Elizabeth Briel, Robert E. L. Mason, Ricky John Mason and Kristy Ruth Smith; as well as a host of great nieces and nephews.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Augusta, GA – Sarah Perdue McCormack, 77, of Bennock Mill Rd, wife of the late Billy Joe McCormack, entered into rest, Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Doctors Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at 11:00 AM, from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, with the Reverend Keith Cox and Brian Clements officiating.
Intombment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mrs. McCormack, daughter of the late Louis Clarence and Birdie Agnes Glass Eubanks, was a native of Jackson, Tennessee. She was a member of the Burns Memorial United Methodist Church where she was active with the Fellowship Sunday School Class, the Happy Club and the Food Pantry of the Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Frank Charles McCormack; sisters, Irene Goodier and Betty Jo Hill; and brother, Bill Eubanks.
She is survived by daughters and son in law, Jackie and Harry Elsey, and Angie Hatfield; sons, Neely K. McCormack and Billy Gene McCormack; brother and sister in law, Bob and Catherine Eubanks; sister, Helen Clements; grandchildren, Brian Clements and his wife, Holly, Michelle Hatfield, Adam Hatfield, Allison Elsey Jester and her husband, Adam, and Elliott Elsey; and great grandchildren, Maddison Hatfield and Maxton Clements; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Robert Legg, Dan Gordon, Wallace Thomas, Mark Godfrey, Heath Shelton, and Patrick Murray.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 29, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the home of her daughter, Jackie Elsey, 1237 Roy Road, Augusta, GA 30909.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made the the Burns Memorial United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 2372 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, GA 30906.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Hephzibah, GA – Hyang “June” Haight, 75, wife of Paul A. Haight, entered into rest Thursday, December 24, 2009, at her residence.
Memorial services will be held, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at 5:00 PM, in the chapel of the funeral home.
Mrs. Haight was a good wife who always had a good word for people. She was a Buddhist.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by son and daughter in law, Paul Jesse and Jamie Haight, of Woodbridge, VA, and grandchildren, Erin Webber and Cassidy Haight.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Augusta, GA – Geneva Young Perry, 90, of Balfour St, wife of the late James M. Perry, entered into rest Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at University Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at 11:00 AM, from the chapel of Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, with Dr. Michael Davenport officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Mrs. Perry, daughter of the late Charlie and Katie Lee Whitaker Young, was a native of Augusta. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and was an avid gardener and a wonderful Southern cook.
She was preceded in death by her sons, J. Marion Perry and Ronald E. Perry, one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by daughters and sons in law Glenda and Chris Fairey, of Titusville, FL, and Karen and Dewey Michelin, of Spartanburg, SC; brother, Hamilton Young, of Lexington, SC; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Craig Fairey, Chad Fairey, Ron Perry, David Perry, Dale Perry, Angie Wills, and Rhonda Mankin.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 29, from 10:00 am until the hour of the service.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 2510 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA 30906; or to the Alzheimers Association, 1899 Central Ave, Augusta, GA 30904.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Augusta.- Dawn Elaine Huffman, 28, entered into rest at 7:50 P.M., on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at her residence.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 9:00 AM, from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Chaplain Pam Thomas officiating. Interment will be private at a later date.
She was preceeded in death by her mother, Susan Spires Huffman and a brother David Huffman.
Survivors include her life partner Jackie Spencer and her parents, Joe and Scharon Spencer of Augusta; Father, Gary Huffman of Augusta, brother, Donald Huffman and his wife Melissa of Grovetown; nephews, Matthew and Dylan Huffman; Aunts & Uncles, Brian and Jenny Howard, Donald and Lesile Evans, Jeffrey Spires, Johnny Spires, Thomas and Mary Spires, Frank and Debbie Poole, and Jonathan and Shelia Ellis; cousins, Brandi Spires, Samantha and Savanna Howard, JJ Spires, Cody Spires, Stephanie Spires and Ashely Spires, Brandon Poole, Michael Poole, Katelyn Poole, Gabrielle Orander, Debaney Orander, Melody Spires and Justin Poole; family friend Connie Wylds.
Dawn was born in Augusta. She was a manager for Circle K and a member of Southgate Baptist Church.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Lukemia Research Foundation 3520 Lake Ave., Ste. 202
Wilmette, IL 60091-1064
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Augusta, Ga.- Dave Shields, 66, of Lonsdale Dr, entered into rest, Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Doctors Hospital.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, December 19, from 2:00 until 4:00 PM, at the residence, 3022 Lonsdale Dr, Augusta, GA 30906.
Mr. Shields, a native of Philadelphia, PA, was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Schutt Culbert.
He is survived by his father, Harry Culbert, of Augusta; brothers, Barry Culbert, of Thomson, and Billy and his wife, Pam Culbert, of Goose Creek, SC; sisters, Karen Pruitt, of Augusta, and Elaine Wondoloski, of Lawrenceville, GA; nieces and nephews, Stefanie and her husband, Robert, Freund, Beth Pruitt, Marlene Wilson, Kim Wondoloski, Eric Wondoloski, Allison Culbert, Tommy Culbert, Jeff Culbert, Lindsey Culbert, and Alex Culbert.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Hephzibah, Ga.- Julie Marie Pinson, 56, wife of Richard Tyrone “Butch” Pinson of Keron Way, entered into rest Monday, December 14, 2009 at University Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 17th at 11:00 AM, from Friendship United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Taylor officiating. Mrs. Pinson will lie in state from 10:00 until the hour of service, at the church.
Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Pinson, daughter of the late Chris and Ruth Crawford Christmas, was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Troy and his wife, Tina, Pinson of Augusta, Raymond Pinson, and Jason Pinson, both of Hephzibah; grandchildren, Kevin M. Pinson, Jessica Pinson, Alison M. Pinson, Savannah M. Pinson, Jason J. Pinson, Kaylea G. Pinson, and Kaitleen E. Pinson.; and sisters Mary and husband, Jerry, Peel, of Lincolnton, and Joann and husband Wayne, Whisnant, of Evans.
Pallbearers will be William Ian Coffee, Jonathon Depue, John Whisnant, Mike Whisnant, Robbie Whisnant, and Raymond Weatherford.
The Adult Sunday School Class of Friendship United Methodist Church will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday, December 16, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church, 3027 Tobacco Rd, Hephzibah, GA 30815.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road Augusta, Georgia 30906.
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Augusta, GA – Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Sheppard Wheeler, 76, wife of Dudley Wheeler, entered into rest in the early afternoon on Monday, December 14, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 2:00 P.M., from the chapel of Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors, with the Reverend Burton Dixon officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Randall Gordon Wheeler, II, Chad Dalton, Patrick Dalton, Derek Dalton, Brian E. Lindsey and Steven Sheppard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Mixed Sundowners, University Hospital and the Ladies Ten Pin Bowling Leagues.
Mrs. Wheeler was preceeded in death by her son Daniel Lawrence Wheeler.
Other survivors include her sons, Ronnie Wheeler and his wife Wanda and Randall Gordon Wheeler; grandchildren, Tracy Wheeler, Randall Gordon Wheeler, II and Candice Elizabeth Wheeler; great-grandchildren, Shawn Michael and Macie Jordon Ford; Brothers, Milton R. Sheppard, Gordon S. Sheppard and Lamar T. Sheppard; long-time friends, Joann Brassell, Mary Mutispaugh and Stella McManus.
Mrs. Wheeler was born in Kite, GA to the late Elzie Silas and Aubrey Tharpe Sheppard. She was a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church and had retired from Wicks Lumber Company. She was the Director of the Augusta Women’s Bowling Association and a member of the WIBC and USBC.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.