All Obituaries

Mr. Brian Probert, 73 of Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at McCormick Rehabilitation and Health Center, McCormick, South Carolina. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga.            

Betty Howard Lake Thomson, GA. – Mrs. Betty H. Lake, 69, of Howard Rd., Thomson, Ga entered into rest April 17, 2019. Mrs. Lake, a lifelong resident of Thomson, was the daughter of the late Foster Marshall Howard and the late Lois Milford Howard.  She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Home Economics and Art.  She later attended Augusta College where she earned a Master’s Degree and Teacher Certification.  Mrs. Lake taught first grade at...

Richard I. “Dick” Welling, Sr. Thomson, GA. – Mr. Richard I. Welling, Sr., 83, entered into eternal rest April 13, 2019. The son of the late Karl Welling and the late Winifred (Lorgan) Welling, Mr. Welling grew up in New York and New Jersey. After graduating from Port Jervis High School, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1953. His military service took him and his family to Guam, Florida, Illinois, Panama, Massachusetts, California, and Hawaii. Dick retired after 21 years...

Lottie Mae Muns Thomson, GA. – Mrs. Lottie Mae Muns, 85, entered into rest April 9, 2019. Mrs. Muns was born in Livermore, Kentucky but lived in Thomson, GA most of her life. She was a homemaker and retired from Walmart as a greeter. Mrs. Muns was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, William Muns; parents, William Cook and Alta Crowder Cook and granddaughter, Monica Cilley. Survivors include her daughters, Debra “Debbie” Milner of Maine...

Mr. Raymond Timothy Mays, 62, of Augusta, GA entered into rest April 7, 2019 at VA Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, GA is honored to serve the family of Raymond Timothy Mays.

Melvin Todd Gibson, GA. – Mr. Melvin Todd, 76, of Bastonville Rd., Gibson, GA entered into rest April 6, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Todd grew up in Richmond County, GA but lived in Gibson most of his life. He was the son of the late Felton Todd and the late Sybil Clark Todd. Mr. Todd was retired from Proctor and Gamble as a production operator with 31 years of service. He also served 8.5 years with the Glascock County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Todd was a faithful and devoted member...

Paula Kay Oliphant Warrenton, GA. – Mrs. Paula Kay “P Ma” Oliphant, 63, of Thomson Hwy, Warrenton, GA entered into rest April 5, 2019 at Augusta University. Paula was born in Middletown, Ohio to the late Frederick Paul Brown and the late Wilma Eileen Hanson Brown. She moved to Thomson, GA in 1979 and worked many years as a beautician with Julia’s Beauty Salon and most recently worked at All About Hair. “P Ma” as she was affectionately known loved flower...

George Augustus “Gus” Turpin Washington, GA. – Mr. George Augustus “Gus” Turpin, 84, went to be with the Lord, April 3, 2019 in Wilkes County, Georgia, after an extended illness.  He was born October 10, 1934 to John Claud and Lona Elizabeth (Vinson)Turpin, in Wilkes County, Georgia.  He was born on the Shipp Place, the first home of his father and mother.  His father came to Wilkes county via covered wagon, called the Turpin wagon-train in...

Mr. Francis Milton Partridge, 84, of Central, SC, loving husband of Alicia Norman Partridge for 63 years, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  Born on February 18, 1935 in Richmond County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Lemuel and Eleanor Inglett Partridge.  In addition to his wife, Mr. Partridge is survived by a son, Milton Lawrence "Larry' Partridge and wife, Annette, of Inman, SC, and daughters, Teresa Rene' Partridge Tyner and...

James “Jimbo” Edwin Wiley James Edwin “Jimbo” Wiley. 85, of Warrenton, GA formerly of Chamblee, GA entered into rest March 26, 2019 at Lake Crossing Nursing Health Center. Jimbo was born in Middleton, Tennessee to the late Frank Thomas Wiley, Sr. and the late Ilee Purcell Wiley. He lived most of his life in Chamblee, GA and retired from Frito Lay after many years of service. He was a Baptist by faith and enjoyed collecting things, including coin banks, clocks, and...