All Obituaries

Mrs. Traci Wheatley Bussey, 51 of Forest Lake Estates entered into rest on Friday, June 22, 2018. Mrs. Bussey, daughter of the late James Manuel and Linda Callaway Wheatley, was born in Wilkes County, graduated from WWCHS and received a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Augusta State University. She had lived in Lincoln County most of her life and had served as the Lincoln County Finance Director for the...

John Hatcher Sisson, Sr.   THOMSON, GA – Mr. John Hatcher “Johnny” Sisson, Sr., 72, of Gordon Street, Thomson, GA entered into rest June 19, 2018.  He was the son of the late John Beazley Sisson and Mrs. Bennie Lee Hatcher Sisson. Born in Washington, GA and living in Crawfordville, GA until age seven, he moved to Thomson...

Mrs. Mary Cooper, 80, of Augusta Hwy., Lincolnton entered into rest Monday, June 18th, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 beginning at 9 am at the funeral home with the graveside service following at 11 a.m. at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson. Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA 30817. 706-359-4117.

Barbara Jean Ansley Warrenton, GA – Mrs. Barbara Jean Ansley, 77, of Ansley Rd. went to be with her savior on June 13, 2018 at Augusta University. Mrs. Ansley was born in Covington, GA to the late James Arthur Burgamy and the late Ruth Askew Burgamy. She lived in Warren County most of her life and was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time in the North...

George M. Padgett, II George M. “Jeepy” Padgett, II, 53, of Lincolnton Hwy, Thomson, GA entered into rest May 30, 2018. Mr. Padgett was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and was a 1982 graduate of Thomson High School. He had worked at Culpepper Lumber, Pratt Dudley and delivered for Farmer’s Furniture. Mr. Padgett enjoyed drawing and wood working. Survivors include his mother, Audrey Padgett; son, George M. Padgett, III; daughter, Audrey...

Matt Parham N. Augusta, SC- Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Parham, 39, entered into rest May 29, 2018. Matt grew up in Martinez, GA and was a 1996 graduate of Evans High School. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1996 to 2000 on the USS Abraham Lincoln and was aboard when the United States bombed Afghanistan and Sudan. Matt was a plant operator for PCS Nitrogen in Augusta and was a...

James Clifford Echols, Jr. Washington, GA – Mr. James Clifford Echols, Jr., 85, went home to be with his savior on May 28, 2018. Mr. Echols was a lifelong resident of Wilkes County, GA, the son of the late James Clifford Echols, Sr. and the late Ruby Collins Echols. He worked for the City of Washington for over 32 years as the Director of Civil Defense, Historical Preservation,...

Carol S. Strozier Thomasville, GA – Ms. Carol S. Strozier, 69, entered into rest May 27, 2018 Mrs. Strozier was born in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Wayne Rhinehart and Ruth Powell Rhinehart.  She was a Disability Adjudicator for the State of Georgia.  Mrs. Strozier was a dedicated family person who loved to travel and an avid golf spectator. Survivors include her beloved husband of 32 years, John I. Strozier, and sisters, Jaye Martz,...

Mr. Tim Bales Thomson, GA- Mr. Timothy Wade “Tim” Bales, 52, of South Courtland Drive, Thomson, GA entered into rest May 26, 2018 at his residence. Tim was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia and a 1985 graduate of Thomson High School. Following high school Tim received a degree in welding from Augusta Technical College. He worked as a machinist and was a support...

Mrs. Texas Mattox Cliatt, 96 wife of the late James Gibson Cliatt, formerly of Augusta Hwy. Lincolnton entered into rest on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Mrs. Cliatt, the last surviving of 22 children born to her father, the late Nathan Francis Mattox and the last of 11 born to her mother, Lizzie Wells Mattox.  Mrs. Cliatt, the oldest member of New Hope Baptist Church, was a woman of very strong faith which...