Robert H. 'Bob' Smith

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Hamilton "Bob" Smith, 81, of Sedgewood Court, North Augusta, who entered into rest Aug. 22, 2010, were conducted Tuesday morning at 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of North Augusta with Dr. Gary C. Redding and the Rev. Richard W. Smith officiating. A private family interment was held in Pineview Memorial Park.

Mr. Smith was born in Kelly, N.C., on Dec. 14, 1928, and was the son of the late Ada and Lee Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1946 until 1949. Upon receiving his discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at Wake Forest University, where he graduated with honors, completing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

He was employed by the DuPont Company for 36 years and retired from the Savannah River Plant in 1989. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, where he taught Sunday School and served through the deacon ministry. Mr. Smith also touched the community through Scouts, Meals-on-Wheels, Habitat for Humanity and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters and one grandson.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Doris Walden Smith; two sons, Robert Hamilton Smith Jr. (Sheila) of North Augusta and Richard Walden Smith (Lisa) of Spartanburg; a sister, Betty Warren of Wilmington, N.C.; two grandchildren, Jamie Trey Robinson and Anna Ryan Smith.

The family received friends at the funeral home Monday evening.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Augusta Children's Learning Center, 625 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC 29841.

Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta was in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com.

Robert G. 'Bobby' Howard

Memorial services for Mr. Robert G. "Bobby" Howard, 70, of Cannon Mill Drive, North Augusta, who entered into rest Aug. 17, 2010, were conducted Saturday at the Posey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Small Jr. officiating. Interment will be private.

Mr. Howard was a native of Fort Mill, having made the North Augusta-Belvedere area his home for the past 42 years. He retired after 42 years of service with International Paper. He was of the Methodist faith, a member of S.C.R.A.M. Radio Control Club and the Lexington Radio Control Club. Mr. Howard served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Patricia S. Howard; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Brian and Erica Howard of Oceanside, Calif.; a daughter, Katrea D. Howard of Trenton; a sister, Emma Jean Howard of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two grandsons, Jackson David Howard and Noah Robert Howard.

The family received friends at the funeral home Friday evening.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd., Augusta, GA 30909.

Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta was in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com.

Richard Van Zahner Jr.

Funeral services for Richard Van Zahner Jr., 15-month-old son of Ricky and Andrea Zahner of Frances Street, North Augusta, who entered into rest Aug. 16, 2010, were conducted Thursday at the Posey Funeral Chapel with Preacher Allen Bodiford and Dr. Paul Noe officiating. Interment was in Town Creek Cemetery.

Little Ricky was born May 1, 2009, in Aiken and was a lifelong resident of North Augusta. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers Fay Hatcher and Nellie Simmons. Little Ricky will always be remembered by his smiling face and big blue eyes. He touched many lives and was an inspiration to everyone he came in contact with.

Survivors include his two sisters, Desiree' Zahner and Ariel Zahner, both of North Augusta; grandparents, Richard and Veronica Zahner of North Augusta and Owen and Roxanne Corley of Augusta; great-grandparents, Libby Zahner, Charles and Betty Jo Ivy, all of North Augusta, Milledge Turner, Harvey and Vivian Sprouse, all of Edgefield, J. C. Hatcher of Aiken.

Pallbearers were Richard Zahner, Robert Zahner, Treavor Hatcher and Scott Charnock.

The family received friends at the funeral home Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Memorials may be made to the Richard Van Zahner Jr. Memorial Fund, in c/o Wachovia Bank, 402 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC, 29841.

Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta was in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com.