Timothy Adam Farrar
November 8th, 1975 - October 13th, 2010
North Augusta, SC - Mr. Timothy Adam Farrar, 34, of Womrath Road, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at University Hospital. A memorial service will be held today at 11:00 AM at Rowland Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth E. Humbers and Rev. Rogar Bishop officiating. Interment will be private. Formerly of Fayette, AL, Mr. Farrar made North Augusta is home since 1999. He was a wonderful family man who will be truly missed. Survivors include his mother, Reba Farrar; his fiancé, Nikki Hammond; two stepsons, C.J. and Caleb Hammond, all of North Augusta, SC; two brothers, William Farrar of Jackson, SC and Scott Farrar of North Augusta, SC; a sister, Angie Jones of North Augusta, SC; several nieces and nephews, Briana Farrar, Jasmine Farrar, Isabelle Jones, Mantle Jones, Ansley A. Farrar, and Ben Sullivan; and Jennifer, Chase and Samantha Mims. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Harris Farrar.
cemetery: Private
Helen Maureen Culpepper
January 18th, 1932 - March 12th, 2010
North Augusta, SC - Mrs. Helen M. Culpepper, 78, of Merriwether Community in Edgefield County, SC, entered into rest in the presence of loved ones and family on March 12, 2010 at Trinity Hospital. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in the Rowland Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Tommy Stacks, minister of the Central Church of Christ, Bastrop, LA officiating. Entombment will be private. Mrs. Culpepper was a native of Macon, GA, a faithful founding member of Belvedere Church of Christ, and a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mrs. Culpepper is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Leslie Culpepper; a daughter Laura Bowden Griffin (Gary) of North Augusta; two brothers, Bob R. Barnette (Annette) and R. Earle Barnette (Evelyn) both of Macon, GA; a sister, Edna G. Barnette of Harrisburg, IL; four grandchildren, Clay Culpepper (Amber) of Statesboro, GA, Jennifer Culpepper of Augusta; Brandon Bowden and Amanda Bowden both of New Ellenton; two great grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Reese and Caleb Herndon and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. E.H. Barnette, a brother L.H. Barnette and a son J.L. (Jamie) Culpepper.
Memorials: American Lung Association 2050 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904 or to the Jesse C. Lynch American Legion Post #71 Building Fund PO Box 6036 North Augusta, SC 29861
cemetery: Private
Callison Anne Murdock
On Wednesday, March 10th, Callison Anne Murdock was born already in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “In Christ presence is the fullness of joy, and pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11) In her 16 weeks of life, “God shaped and formed her in her mother’s womb. Her body and soul were marvelously made. God knew her inside and out, and He watched her grow from conception to birth, and all the stages of her life were spread out before Him. He prepared the days of her life before she even lived one day. His thoughts of her were more than the sands of the sea, and on that morning she rose to live with Him forever.” (Psalm 139:13 the Message) Callie Anne is missed and loved by her parents John & Joy Murdock; her sister, Amelia Ruth; her three brothers: Carey, Jarrod Cicero, and Clancy; her Granny, Betty Allgood Murdock; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will have a private service to honor her.
Memorials: Laces of Love at First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC 29841 or to the Augusta Care Pregnancy Center, 1298 ½ Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901.
Eddie Sue Clardy Bailey
At her request, no formal services will be held. She will be interred at Aiken Memorial Gardens on Thursday, Mache 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Frank Bailey of Spartanburg; two sisters, Velma Shockley and Alverna Hawkins; several nieces and nephews and four grandchildren. If so desired, the family may be contacted at the home of Bob and Peggy Clardy, 3711 Clark Crossing, Martinez, GA 30907.
Gary J. Marcu
April 5th, 1951 - October 22nd, 2010
North Augusta, SC - Mr. Gary John Marcu, 59, of Robin Rd., entered into rest on October 22, 2010 at his residence. His graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Republican Baptist Church cemetery with Pastor Lance Thomas officiating. A native of New Jersey, Mr. Marcu had recently made North Augusta his home. He was a devoted father; a loving son and brother who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a registered nurse and was always on the cutting edge of new developments in his field. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University, a Nursing degree from MCG and a Master of Science in Sports Medicine from the University of Indiana. He loved the Lord and was very faithful to Him. During his time in North Augusta, he attended Republican Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lori O. Marcu; a daughter, Madison F. Marcu; his mother, Florence M. Marcu; two brothers, Theodore “Teddy” Marcu and Warren “Woody” Marcu; a sister Alaine M. Bethune and her husband, Russell “Rusty” Bethune, Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore “Ted” Marcu and his sister, Cathi Marcu Ziokas.
cemetery: Republican Baptist Church cemetery Clarks Hill, SC
Cubie M. Oglesbee
October 31st, 1941 - March 27th, 2010
North Augusta, SC - Mrs. Cubie M. Oglesbee, 68, our blessed mother and faithful prayer warrior entered into the joy and presence of Our Lord on March 27, 2010. Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Sweetwater Church of God with Rev. Phillip Napier and Rev. Ray Boggs officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include her father Ralph Miller of North Augusta; a son Randy Crawford of Edgefield; three daughters, Sherry Crawford McGraw of Augusta, Ginger Custer of Evans and Marsha Schatz of Marietta, GA; two brothers, Daniel Miller and Ted Miller; a sister, Shirley Doolittle; eleven grandchildren, Keris Armstrong, Blake McGraw, Logan Crawford, Chase McGraw, Kip Custer, Katarina Schatz, Erik Schatz, Hailey Crawford, Destinee Crawford, Faith Crawford and William Crawford and a large extended family. Pallbearers will be Brice Doolittle, Mitch Sutton, Phil Garrison, Herb Sizemore, Charlie Dickey and Joel Van Hamme. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
cemetery: Hillcrest Memorial Park
2700 Deans Bridge Road
Augusta, GA 30906
Edward W. Strzelecki
October 13th, 1936 - October 30th, 2010
Martinez, GA - Mr. Edward W. Strzelecki, 74, husband of Winifred Strzelecki, entered into rest on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at University Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated today, Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Rev. Gaspar Hegedus celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Strzelecki served in the Apollo Space Mission Program during the 1960’s while working for the Grumman Corp. He retired as an engineer after 36 years with Bechtel Corp. Additional survivors include five daughters, Catherine (Mark) Rivers of Sterling, VA, Kelly (Bruce) Collins of Howell, NJ, Maureen Ann (Ed) Maag of Blythewood, SC, Stacy Evans of Grovetown, GA, and Kerry Jo (Ben) Groves of Grovetown, GA; one brother, Robert Strzelecki of Washington; one sister, Patricia Horohoe of Holmdell, NJ; and ten grandchildren, Amanda, Emily, Mikela, Ashar, Joshua, Hannah, Zachary, Madison, Grace and Andrew.
Memorials: Ed Strzelecki Memorial Fund, c/o SRP Federal Credit Union, PO Box 6730, North Augusta, SC 29861
cemetery: Westover Memorial Park
2601 Wheeler Rd.
Augusta, GA 30909
Velma Hatcher Greer
August 11th, 1928 - November 2nd, 2010
Belvedere, SC - Mrs. Velma Hatcher Greer, 82, wife of the late Charles E. Greer, Sr. of Audubon Circle, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at University Hospital. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 5, 2010 in the Rowland Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Engle officiating. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Park. Mrs. Greer was a resident of Belvedere as well as the Plum Branch Yacht Club. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a friend to all who knew her. Survivors include two sons, George “Butch” Taylor (Marlowe) of Windsor, SC and Charles Greer, Jr. (Robin) of Byron, GA; a daughter, Sharon Taylor Rice (Edward) of Lincolnton, GA; two brothers, Robert Hatcher of Augusta and Julian Hatcher of Windsor; four grandchildren, Wesley Taylor (Jenny), Tina Marie Rice (Tripp), Nicole Tharpe (Phillip) and Charlee Greer and four great grandchildren, Samantha Taylor, Sophia Rice, Shea Rice and Jacob Taylor.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312
cemetery: Pineview Memorial Park
450 Five Notch Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
James Gaston Dover
June 10th, 1912 - March 19th, 2010
James Gaston Dover, 97, of Audubon Circle, Belvedere, SC entered into rest on Friday, March 19, 2010. He was born in Gaston County, NC to John Henry & Nanny Dover. He was raised in Belmont, NC, but lived the majority of his life after marriage in South Carolina. He was predeceased by his wife of 75 years, Ruth Gaddy Dover. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 23rd at 2:00pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ann Everett officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Jimmy Ussery, John Ussery, Troy Dover, Heath Moore, and Ryan Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Belvedere Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, and the Scottish Rite and York Rite of Aiken. Mr. Dover was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed camping and his service to the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He devoted his lifetime to his family and decades of service to Belvedere Methodist church, the Belvedere Masonic Lodge, 45 years to the Boy Scouts of America and in 1979, he received its highest scouting honor, the Silver Beaver Award. Mr. Dover was retired from DuPont and was a Mason for 69 years, serving in the Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shriners and Eastern Star. He served as District Deputy Grand Master in the 6th District of South Carolina and was a 33rd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite. Survivors include two sons: James Dale (Barbara) Dover of Beech Island and David Dover of Washington State; three daughters: Dorris Ussery of Belvedere, Susan (Sheldon) Lytton of Los Angeles, and Laura (George) Moore of Lincolnton, GA; eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one nephew.
Memorials: Belvedere United Methodist Church, 202 Rhomboid Place, Belvedere, SC 29841
cemetery: Sunset Memory Gardens
2648 Jefferson Davis Highway
Graniteville, SC 29829
Sammie Berry Durden
January 15th, 1914 - November 7th, 2010
Belvedere, SC - Mr. Sammie Berry Durden, 96, husband of Ina Mae Durden, of Hawthorne St., entered into rest on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at his residence. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Rowland Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Susan Galasso and Rev. Earl Welch officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden . Mr. Durden was a resident of Belvedere for the past 64 years and attended Bel-Ridge Baptist Church. He retired as a plant mail clerk from Columbia Nitrogen. He was a member of the US Navy during World War II and then served in the US Marine Corp Reserve. Additional survivors include two sons, Sammie Berry Durden, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Aiken, SC, and James Walter Durden of Belvedere, SC; one daughter, Joan Gail Durden Gay and her husband Melvin of Belvedere, SC; four step-daughters, Sadie Raines of Belvedere, SC, M. Jane Lakeman of North Augusta, SC, Shirley Smith and her husband Larry of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Peggy Story of North Augusta, SC; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Fannie Griffin Durden.
Memorials: Bel-Ridge Baptist Church, 108 Monterey Avenue, Belvedere, Sc 29841 or First Christian Church of Belvedere, 208 Verdery Avenue, Belvedere, Sc 29841
cemetery: Sunset Memory Gardens
2648 Jefferson Davis Highway
Graniteville, SC 29829 (map/driving directions)
Juan E. Salas
January 1st, 1932 - April 2nd, 2010
- Mr. Juan E. Salas, 78, husband of Maria Salas of Rapids Court, entered into rest Friday, April 2, 2010 at UniHealth Post Acute Care. A private family memorial service was held Saturday at Rowland Funeral Home with Father Michael Lubinski presiding. Mr. Salas was a native of Quito, Ecuador and was a loving father and a good provider for all the family. His family includes: a son: Victor E. (Evelyn) Salas, Bridgeport, CT; two daughters: Conzuelo Salas, Bridgeport, CT, and Dolores Salas, North Augusta, SC; two brothers: Jamie Salas and Augusto Salas, both of Ecuador, two sisters: Isabel Salas and Graciela Salas, both of Ecuador; three grandchildren: Evelyn Salas, Emily Salas, and Genevieve Salas Cronin.
Jean Andrews
November 21st, 1932 - November 7th, 2010
North Augusta, SC - Mrs. Jean Andrews, of Jackson Ave., entered into rest on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at University Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the Rowland Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Dexter Lambert officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Dantzler Harp and her husband Michael of North Augusta, SC and Robin Reeves and her husband Randy of Grovetown, GA; two nieces, Mary Jane King, and Rebecca Ann Stevens and her husband John and daughter Rebecca; three grandchildren, Jason Reeves, Lauren Jimenez, and Brad Dantzler; and one great grandchild, MaLique Jiminez. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Homer Andrews.
cemetery: Private
Angelo Anthony Ruvo
June 21st, 1922 - March 30th, 2010
Memorials: Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Building Fund, 854 Old Edgefield Road, North Augusta, SC 29841
cemetery: Pineview Memorial Park
450 Five Notch Road
North Augusta, SC 29841
Ms. Robbie Martin
April 4th, 2010
Ms. Robbie Martin entered into rest April 4, 2010 at National Health Care in North Augsuta, SC. She has been conveyed to Anderson, SC to Sullivan King Mortuary, for funeral and interment services.
David R. Mohler
February 11th, 1946 - August 28th, 2010
Beech Island, SC - Mr. David Robert Mohler, 64, husband of Barbara Mohler, of Andy Ln. entered into rest on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at University Hospital. His memorial service will be held Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Clearwater First Baptist Church with Pastor John Bolin officiating. Interment will be private. Additional survivors include four sons, Thaddeaus Mohler (Tasha), Christopher Mohler (Cheryl Nichols), Theo Mohler and Joshua Mohler (Brandy); a daughter, Brandy Tock (Chris) and three grandchildren, Trevor Nichols, Jebediah Tock and Kimber Madison Mohler.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association 2711 Middlebury Dr. Ste. 205 Columbia, SC 29204
cemetery: Private
