All Obituaries

Mrs. Margaret Ferguson Edmunds McDowell, 92, wife of the late Raymond McDowell of the Amity Community of Lincoln County, Ga. entered into rest on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson. Mrs. McDowell, daughter of the late Walter Lee “Judge” and Mary Etta Hammond Ferguson, was a...

Mr. Robert "Bob" Raymond Loppnow, 80 of SLV, McCormick, South Carolina entered into rest on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga 30817 (706)359-4117

Ann Rivers Lane Evans, GA – Mrs. Ann Rivers Lane, 71, entered into rest December 14, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Lane was born in Augusta, GA to the late John F. Rivers and the late Sue Rhodes Rivers. She lived in Thomson for many years and attended Thomson First United Methodist Church. She was a faithful and devoted homemaker and enjoyed gardening and loved animals. Mrs. Lane worked with special needs at Serenity for several years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lane was...

Leon May Thomson, GA – Mr. Bobby Leon May, 84, of May Road, entered into rest December 13, 2018 at his residence. Mr. May was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia and the son of the late Robert Truman May and the late Julia Emma Heath May. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and he was retired from W. S. Badcock Corporation as a Security Guard. Mr. May enjoyed farming and loved his cabin on the pond. He was a member of Bethel Baptist...

Mrs. Lena Dallis Cunningham, centenarian, formerly of Lincolnton entered into rest Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Columbia County, Ga. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. in the Lincolnton City Cemetery. Mrs. Cunningham, daughter of the late Walter and Gussie Martin Dallis, was born in Lincoln County on August 21, 1917. She was a retired seamstress and member of Morningside Baptist Church. Her husband, Earl Cunningham, Sr. preceded her...

Alton Andrews Appling, GA - Mr. Alton Andrews, 86, entered into rest December 11, 2018. Mr. Andrews, long-time resident of Appling, GA, was born in Sparta, North Carolina, the son of the late Paul Franklin Andrews and the late Verna Brown Andrews.  He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and then worked as a Manager for Lowes in Thomson, GA.  Mr. Andrews loved gardening, the outdoors, and was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Andrews...

Nancy C. Thompson MESENA, Ga. – Mrs. Nancy C. Thompson, 72, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta. Mrs. Thompson was a lifelong resident of the Mesena Community and the daughter of the late Aubrey Harris Cheely and the late Velma Simons Cheely. She worked as a loan officer for many years with Knox Mortgage and retired from Regions Mortgage. Mrs. Thompson was a faithful and devoted member of Mesena United Methodist Church. She was also very active at Fountain...

William “Bill” John Zimmermann Jr., 86 of McCormick SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2018.  He was predeceased by his parents – William and Laura Zimmermann Sr, his daughter – Mari Lynn, his brother and wife – Charles and Marilyn Zimmermann, and brother-in-law – Fred Casper.  He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ellen; children William “Billy” Zimmermann III (Bobby Jo), Kristina Harrington (David), and...

Mrs. Catherine J. Gilbert         McCormick, SC Mrs. Catherine J. Gilbert, 88 wife of the late James W. Gilbert M.D. entered into rest on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Southern Manor, Washington, Ga. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 12:30 pm at McCormick First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 am until the hour of the service in the church sanctuary. Mrs. Gilbert, daughter of the late...

Lonice Hobbs THOMSON, Ga. -- Mary Lonice Hobbs, 81, of Forrest Clary Drive, Thomson, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at University Hospital in Augusta. A native of Glascock County, Mrs. Hobbs was born July 8, 1937 to her parents, the late Plez and Maude Thompson Rachels.Mrs. Hobbs worked in the stockroom at Thomson Company for 26 years. After retirement from Thomson Company, she worked for several years as a clerk at Samuels Truck Stop and Bell’s Convenience Store. She was predeceased by...