Augusta, GA – Jack L. “Daddy Jack” Womack, 83, husband of 57 years to the late Mary Sisk Womack, of Richmond Hill Rd, entered into rest Monday, January 30, 2012, at University Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 2, at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Keith Cox and Reverend Jimmy Harris officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Mr. Womack, son of the late John T. and Adele Ivey Womack, was a native of Augusta. He retired after forty-three years as supervisor with Georgia Natural Gas. He was a member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church and was an avid hunter and bird dog trainer.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe H. Womack.
He is survived by his sons, Jay and Kimberly, and Bill and Gindy; his grandchildren, John and Kristen, Jimmie and, Heather, Emma, Jack, and Tecie; his brother, John W. Womack, of Evans; and his special niece, Cheryl Ann Mobley, of Martinez.
Active pallbearers will be Roy Stampley, Darrel Vaughn, Steve Krome, Reverend Jimmy Harris, Ricky McCleod, Keith McCleod, and Scott Gay.
Honorary pallbearers will be the retired employees of Georgia Natural Gas.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, 2372 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, GA 30906.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 1, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill RD, Augusta, GA 30906.

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Augusta, GA – Alvin M. (Mickey) Murphey, 71, husband of the late Shirley Chavis Murphey, entered into rest Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his residence.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 31, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Murphey, son of Dorothy Murphey Erickson and the late Roy Lenard Murphey, was a native of Richmond County. He retired as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 1579 for forty-nine years.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his sons, Michael L. Murphey and wife, Heather, of Aiken, James H. Murphey, of Augusta, and Eric W. Murphey, of Evans; his daughter, LeeAnne Murphey, of Evans; his sisters, Vivian Irwin, Lenora Bailiff, and Deborah Campbell, and her husband, Brian, all of Augusta; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the National Wild Turkey Federation, 770 Augusta Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824-0530, or to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA 30906.

Augusta, GA – Saralyn Mixon Barrentine, 66, wife of the late William J. Barrentine, of Kissingbower Rd, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 24, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, with Elder Max Hicks officiating.
Interment will follow in Powells Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Kite, GA, at 3:00 PM on Saturday.
Mrs. Barrentine, daughter of the late Charles and Sara Mae Smith Mixon, was a native of Johnson County, Georgia. She was a member of First Primitive Baptist Church, the Adult Bible Study and the choir.
She is survived by her son, Troy R. Barrentine and his wife Jennifer, of Charleston, SC; her grandchildren, Emma Marie Barrentine and Willa Atley Barrentine, also of Charleston; her stepson, Curt J. Barrentine, of Boston, MA; her stepdaughter, Cheryl Barrentine, of Jackson, NJ; and her brother, Willie T. Mixon and his wife, Annette, of Wrightsville, GA.
Pallbearers will be Bill Waters, Bill Elliott, Herman Kitchens, Mark Dengate, Ed Groover, Ray Grubbs and Barry Mixon.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to First Primitive Baptist Church, PO Box 3123, Augusta, GA 30914.
The family will receive friends Friday, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Direct
ors, 2502 Richmond Hill RD, Augusta, GA 30906.

Augusta, Ga.- Harry La Marr Culbert, 89, husband of the late Frances Culbert entered into rest Thursday, Januray 19, 2012 at the residence.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 2:00 P.M., in the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Billy Culbert officiating.
Survivors include: his daughters, Karen Pruitt of Augusta and Elaine Wondoloski of Lawrenceville, GA ; sons, Barry Culbert of Thomson and Billy Culbert of Goose Creek, SC; grandchildren, Marlene Wilson, Stefanie Freund, Elizabeth Pruitt, Jeff Culbert, Thomas Culbert, Alison Culbert, Lindsey Culbert, Alex Culbert, Eric Wondoloski and Kim Wondoloski; great-grandchildren, Jayson Freund, McKenna Freund, Emma Freund, Evan Bryan Culbert, Olivia Culbert, Devon Wilson, Cameron Wondoloski and Faolon Ferrandino.
Mr. Culbert was born in Pottsville, Pa to the late Henry and Mary Cresswell Culbert. He was a WWII US Marine Corp veteran, retired Baker and member of Druid Park Bible Church.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Augusta, GA – John Charles Baker, 50, son of Erika Jacob, entered into rest Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 22, 2012, at 3:00 PM from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Michael Freed officiating.
Mr. Baker was a graduate of Butler High School and worked for E-Z-GO for twenty-five years.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers Erik Michael Baker, of Bangkok, Thailand, and Robert Allen Baker, of Covington, KY; his niece Heather Marie Baker, of Bay City, Texas; his nephew, Erik Michael Baker II, of Marion Center, PA; and his uncle, August Jacob and family, of Germany.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Augusta, GA – William G. “Buddy” Fitzgerald, 70, husband of fifty-two years to Dianne Fitzgerald, entered into rest Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at University Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Reverend Earl Carter officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Buddy was the office manager for Bell Investment Company. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan for over forty years. He would travel to Athens to watch them play football, only to return home to watch it again as many times as it was shown on TV.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Martha Phillips Fitzgerald; and sisters Marian Johnson, Jane Eve, Kay Pierson, and Beverly McBeath.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Chuck Fitzgerald and his wife, Stacey; his brother Tom Fitzgerald and his wife, Cerelia; his sister, Shirley Greaves; and his grandchildren, Joshua Fitzgerald, Christopher Fitzgerald, Kyle Fitzgerald, and Kasey Fitzgerald.
Pallbearers will be Cary Pierson, Joey Dozier, Cole Pierson, George Greaves, Jimmy Greaves, Ron Carter, Brandon Pierson, and Billy Johnson.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Humane Society, Inc, PO Box 12035, Augusta, GA 30914-2035; or to the charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the Medical Oncology Associates doctors and staff of University Hospital for all of their care and support.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 20, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Augusta, GA – Anne Pearre Smith Ansley, 90, wife of the late Lonnie Smith and Wilmer Ansley, entered into rest Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Doctors Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 16, at 2:00 pm from Burns Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Cox officiating. She will lie in state from 1:00 pm until the hour of the service.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Mrs. Ansley, known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren, was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Margaret Cornelia Rosier Pearre. She was a lifelong resident of Augusta and worked as a Bus Driver for the Richmond County Board of Education. She was a charter member of Burns Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class, the Christine Scott Circle, and the Happy Club; and where she sang in the choir for many years. She was also a member of the Hephzibah Chapter #463 Order of the Eastern Star, and the Fleming Homemakers Club.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Judith Dedman; her son Lonnie Jerome Smith; her grandson Jason Eric Mills; her sisters Adele Griffin, Gloria Reese, Dorothy Gaskill, and Janice Johnikin; and her brother Buddy Pearre.
She is survived by her daughters Joan Mills (John) and Cheryl Sanders (Willis); her grandchildren Pearre Scott Dedman (Tina M), Julie Dedman Miller (Mark), Tommy Lane (Carla), Michael Mills (Tamara), Lonnie Mills, John Herman Mills (Jennifer), Rachel Wiggins (Brian), Robyn Brantley (Mell), Melissa Anne Chesser (David); her great grandchildren Nikki Dedman, Alea Dedman, Logan Miller, Savannah Lane, Noah Mills, Cora Gregory, Kaitlyn Mills, Hayden Mills, Justin Mills, Garrett Wiggins, Hunter Brantley, Davis Brantley, Madison Chesser, and Megan Chesser; her great great grandchild Michael Gregory; her sister Vera Griffin; her sister in law Nell Luke, of Langley, SC; her stepchildren Rick Ansley and Pam Evans, both of Atlanta; and her step grandchildren Ethan Baurs, Avrey Miller, and Thomas Lane.
Pallbearers will be Walter Gaskill, Jr, Jimmy Washington, Reuben Chance, Franklin Davis, Charlie Griffin, Jr. and Jay Womack.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Christine Scott Circle, Jimmy and Effie Newman, Charlie Webster, Larry Sconyers, Fran Munnerlyn, Dot Stewart, Mickey and Lib Crouch, and Gerry Videtto.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Burns Memorial United Methodist Church, 2372 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, GA 30906; or to the Lydia Project, 2501 McDowell St, Augusta, GA 30904.
The family would like to give special thanks to “Mrs. McGoolihan” Fran Munnerlyn, her friend and caregiver.
The family will receive friends Sunday, January 15, from 2:00 until 5:00 pm at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill RD, Augusta, GA 30906.

Augusta, GA – Ruth S. (Bootsie) Hodo, 83, wife of the late Henry L. Hodo, entered into rest Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 3:00 pm from Central Christian Church with Reverend Dr. Emmitt “Tip” Carroll officiating.
Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery.
Mrs. Hodo, daughter of the late Beufort and Jesse Elizabeth Janes Scott, was born in Augusta. She was longtime member of Central Christian Church where she was a member of the Helping Hands and the Golden Agers. She was a homemaker and had been a seamstress for many years.
She is survived by her son Darrell Hodo, of Isle of Palms, SC, and her daughter and son in law, Donna H. and Bobby Markwalter, of Martinez; her grandchildren, Bobby Markwalter, II (Catrina), Sheila Sherwood (Mike), Russ Markwalter (Gena), Ashley Jackson (Russell), Michelle Dunn (Todd), Carolyn Hodo, and Scott Hodo; and seven great grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Helping Hands and the Golden Agers.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the St Joseph Foundation Inc., PO Box 31358, Augusta, GA 30903.
The family will receive friends at the church Saturday from 2:00 pm until the hour of service.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill RD, Augusta, GA 30906.

Augusta, Ga.- Mrs. Bonnie Lois Rose, 69, wife of the late Howard D. Rose entered into rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the residence.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00 P.M., in the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Bishop L. A. Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park .
Pallbearers will be Andrew Keller, Derrick Raycroft, Bo Fanning and Shaun Rose.
Survivors include: her children, Cynthia and Alan Rose; brother, Jefferson Keller, Jr.; grandchildren, Shaun Rose, Brandon Kelley, Linda Rose, Laci Rose, A.J. Rose, Jr. and Lyndsey Rose.
Mrs. Rose was born in Augusta to the late Jefferson W. and Marion Phillips Keller, Sr.. She was a member of Stevens Creek Community Church and a homemaker.
The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice and the many caregivers.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 P.M., until 2:00 P.M., at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road , Augusta , Georgia 30906.

Augusta, GA – Lewis E. Culpepper, Jr., 83, entered into rest on Sunday, January 8, 2012.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors with Mr. Donnell Starrett officiating.
Mr. Culpepper worked for 30 years as a Lab Technician at Savannah River Site. He was born in Bishop, GA and lived in Augusta, GA for 70 years. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and collected autographs for over fifty years. He enjoyed going to auctions and was an avid news junkie.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois E. Culpepper; one son, Michael L. Culpepper of Augusta; two daughters, Myrna E. Culpepper of Augusta, and Renea Soos (Anthony) of Grovetown, GA; one grandson, Jonathan Soos (Leah) and one great granddaughter, Raya Soos, all of Sacramento, CA; one brother, Charles Culpepper, of Evans, GA; one sister, Barbara Boynton of Augusta, GA; several brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis E. Culpepper, Sr and mother Tula Tate, both of Augusta.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill RD, Augusta, GA 30906.