All Obituaries

McDuffie County Dawn “Nicole” Evans, 41, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023.  Nicole grew up in Thomson, Georgia and lived in McDuffie County most of her life.  She graduated from Thomson High School, earned a Surgical Tech Degree from Augusta Tech and an Associate’s Degree from GMC in Office Management, Science and PreNursing.  Her latest employment was with Watson & Knox with insurance and claims until this past...

Lincoln County Frances Marie Weathers, 42, of Lincolnton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023.  Frances lived most of her life in McDuffie County, was Baptist by Faith, a member of Thomson Second Baptist and attended “In Motion” in Thomson, Georgia.  She was an LPN by occupation and worked in the healthcare for many years and a graduate of Augusta University.  She enjoyed arts, crafts, music, gardening, flowers and loved spending time with...

McDuffie County Billy Eugene Shurling, 89, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 28, 2023. Billy was born in Harrison, Washington County, Georgia on January 26, 1934, grew up in Washington, County, joined the Army after graduation and served his Country until 1957, when he came home and worked for J. M. Huber for 37 years until he retired.  He eventually settled in Thomson, Georgia and has lived here for 57 years.  Billy was Baptist by faith, a member of Thomson...

Katica Mergl West, or Kat as she liked to be called, entered into rest in the comfort of her home and surrounded with the love of her family on May 26, 2023.  She was a fiery and kindred spirit with a zest for life you find only once in a lifetime. Her laughter was contagious and her love was boundless. She was born on April 11, 1962 in Osijek, Croatia then her family relocated to Nurnberg, Germany where she grew up and spent most of her childhood. Kat started her life abroad when she...

William Richard Hawkins, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 at his home in Lincolnton, GA. after an extended illness. Bill lived a life full of love, laughter, and achievements. He was an intelligent and funny man who touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed. Son of the late James Dillard Hawkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Strother Hawkins, he was born on June 21, 1951 in Athens, Ga. He grew up alongside his brother, James Dillard "Jim"...

McDuffie County Evelyn VanFossen Wyatt, 76, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Leon Wyatt, as well as her parents, Frank Lawrence VanFossen and Bettie Marjorie Ray VanFossen.  Born in Molane, Washington on September 6, 1946, Evelyn traveled throughout the United States, Germany, and Paris before making her home in Georgia in 1969.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking meals...

Columbia County Joe Wayne Lokey, 72, Harlem, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2023. Joe was born in Thomson, Georgia on February 15, 1951, lived most of his life in Thomson, graduated from Thomson High School, played football for Thomson High and graduated in Electronics from Augusta Technical School. And moved to Columbia County in 2008.  He was Baptist by faith and a member of Thomson First Baptist Church.  Early in Joe’s life he worked with his father and...

McDuffie County Mrs. Elizabeth Mauldin Whitaker, 78, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was the wife of the late James Frank Whitaker, Jr.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Macon Ralph Mauldin, Sr. and Marie Story Mauldin. Mrs. Whitaker was a lifelong resident of Thomson, Georgia. She was Methodist by faith and a member of Thomson First United Methodist.  Elizabeth attended the Agape Sunday School Class at First Baptist...

McDuffie County Linda Faye Adams Murray, 78, of Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2023. Linda was born to the late Guy S. Adams and the late Doris Swint Adams. She was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia. Linda worked at Temple Inland for 30 years and retired as a Lab Technician. She also worked at Walmart in the pharmacy for 11 years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, baking cakes and shopping. Linda was a member of Fort Creek Baptist...

McDuffie County SFC (US Army, Ret.) Ray C. Cheak, 87, of Dearing, GA passed away May 19, 2023. Mr. Cheak was born in Rose Hill, Virginia, married Barbara Cheak in 1961 and moved to Dearing, Georgia in 1975. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and continued his service in the Army until his retirement after 20 years service.    Ray was a member of the VSP Club in Harlem, enjoyed music and played with C.D. Morris and the Southern Bluegrass Band. ...