All Obituaries

Mr. James Delmar “Jimmy” Dunn, Jr., 85, formerly of Clarkesville and Sparta, GA entered into rest February 21, 2019. Mr. Dunn was a native of Hancock County, Georgia, the son of the late James Delmar Dunn, Sr. and the late Virginia Foster Dunn. He lived most of his life in Hancock County, resided in Clarkesville for a time, and moved to Thomson approximately four years ago. He was retired as the owner/operator of Dunn Sausage and had served in the National Guard of Georgia....

Mrs. Willene Davis Norman, 70 of Broad Rd., Tignall, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at University Hospital, Augusta. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Popes Chapel Cemetery, Tignall, Ga. Mrs. Norman, daughter of the late William C. and Doris Maynard Davis, was born on August 28, 1948 in Lincoln County, and graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1967. When she was young, she had served as pianist at Martins Crossroads...

  Daniel Thomas Farr, Sr. Thomson, GA- Mr. Daniel Thomas “Dan” Farr, Sr. 91, passed away February 20, 2019 at University Hospital. Mr. Farr was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and the son of the late Milton West Farr and the late Georgia Cason Farr. He was the retired owner and operator of Dan Farr Furniture, later worked at Haverty’s, Lowe’s and also as a courier for Region’s Bank and Moye Pharmacy. Mr. Farr was a faithful and devoted member...

Tommy Jesse Langley Dearing, GA. – Mr. Tommy Jesse Langley, 82, of S. Main Street, Dearing, GA passed away February 19, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Langley was born in Perdido, Alabama to the late Jesse Langley and the late Effie Mae McKinley Langley. He was retired from civil service at Fort Gordon with 39 years of service. Mr. Langley moved to Dearing in 1970 and was a member of Dearing Baptist Church where he had served as past Deacon. He enjoyed repairing small engines and he...

Steve Ferguson Steven Randall Ferguson, Sr., 67, of Augusta passed away February 18, 2019 surrounded with love. Steve was born in Huntington, WV to Alethia Ferguson and the late Leo Ferguson. After graduating ASI High School in 1969 and attending Piedmont College, Steve moved to the CSRA. He married Terry (Partridge) 28 years ago and settled in Thomson, GA. He is survived by his mother, wife, daughters Jennifer (Adam) Hart, Joy ( Charlie) Bowles and sons Justin Ferguson (Nicole) and...

Vicki Odessa Adams Batrous Thomson, GA – Mrs. Vicki Odessa Adams Batrous, 60, entered into rest February 18, 2019. Mrs. Batrous was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Vernon Adams and the late Emmie Jackie Banks Adams, but grew up in Washington, Ga and later moved to Thomson, GA.  She was a 1976 graduate of Wilkes Academy where she played basketball & softball.  She worked at Wilkes Telephone for 41 years.  Mrs. Batrous was a member of Abilene Baptist...

Louise W. Mencken Thomson, GA. – Mrs. Louise W. Mencken, 94, passed away February 17, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Mencken was a native of Newberry, SC and the daughter of the late Henry Burton Wells and Mary Carter Wells. Growing up she was a ballerina in the Columbia Ballet and she and her family were very active in the Newberry Opera House. She graduated from Newberry College and taught school at Wheeless Road Elementary School in Augusta for many years. Around the time that her...

Connie Giddens Rabun  Thomson, GA – Mrs. Connie Giddens Rabun, 63, entered into rest February 17, 2019.  Mrs. Rabun was a native of Eastman, Georgia, the daughter of the late John Giddens and the late Earnestine Rozar Giddens. She was a long-time resident of Warren and McDuffie Counties. Mrs. Rabun obtained a bachelor’s degree in Education from Georgia College and a Media Specialist master’s degree from the University of Georgia.  She taught in both the...

Martha Lanier Gunn Dearing, GA- Mrs. Martha Lanier Gunn, 63, entered into rest February 15, 2019. Martha grew up in Grovetown, GA and was the daughter of the late Hoyt James Lanier and the late Doris Key Blackwell. She was retired from Augusta Child Enrichment. Martha was a member of the First Primitive Baptist Church, Augusta. She was a devoted wife, mother and her greatest love was her grandchildren. Martha enjoyed spending time with her family going to the beach and camping at the...

Randy Jones Camak, GA- James “Randy” Randolph Jones, Jr., 75, entered into rest February 15, 2019. Mr. Jones was a lifelong resident of Camak, GA and the son of the late James R. Jones, Sr. , Mary Church Jones Norris and the late Nelson Norris. He was a member of Camak Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was an agriculture equipment mechanic and was employed by John Deere in Warrenton many years ago. Among other things he enjoyed fishing, squirrel hunting and spending time with his dog...