All Obituaries

William Howard Hensley, Sr. Evans, GA – Mr. William “Bill” Howard Hensley Sr., 84, entered into rest June 9, 2019. Mr. Hensley, a longtime resident of Columbia County, was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Walter Verlon Hensley and the late Elizabeth Harrison Hensley.  He was the owner/operator of Hensley Construction.  Mr. Hensley loved guns, horses, studying The Bible, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  Survivors include his beloved wife...

Wayne Lanier “Toot” Jackson Mitchell, GA – Mr. Wayne Lanier Jackson, 78, entered into rest June 2, 2019. Mr. Jackson was a lifelong resident of Hancock and Warren County, making his home in Mitchell, GA.  He was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Jackson was predeceased by his wife, Peggy Ruth Toulson Jackson; and brothers, Wade and Jessie Jackson. Survivors include his son, Bobby L. Jackson (Martha); daughters, Tracey J....

Mary Frances McDaniel Warrenton, GA – Ms. Mary Frances McDaniel, 78, entered into rest May 28, 2019. Ms. McDaniel, a long-time resident of Warrenton, was born in Miami, FL, the daughter of the late Roy McDaniel and the late Minnie Lee Stewart McDaniel.  Prior to moving to Warrenton, she had resided for many years in Thomson and Lincolnton.  Ms. McDaniel had worked for Glover Accounting as a tax preparer.  She was a Baptist by faith.  In addition to her parents,...

Billie G. McCarty Thomson, Georgia - Mrs. Billie G. McCarty, 89, went to be with her Lord on May 26, 2019. Mrs. McCarty was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Charles Remer Godowns and the late Freddie Mae McBride Godowns. She worked at Bellsouth for many years and retired from Thomson Company as a receptionist after 32 years of service. Mrs. McCarty was a member of First United Methodist Church in Thomson and the Joy Sunday School Class. In addition...

Mrs. Judith Gail Landers, 72 of Mayson Drive, McCormick, South Carolina entered into rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence. A service arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga 30817.

Mrs. Joan Boyd Polker, 88 of Court Ground Rd.,, Washington, Ga. entered into rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Mrs. Polker, daughter of the late Harwood and Helena Unsoeld Boyd, was born in Detroit, Michigan. She lived in Battle Creek for many years and retired from the Battle Creek Public School System in 1982. After retirement, she lived in Jenson Beach, Fl. before moving to Aiken, South Carolina. Following the death of her husband in 2003, Robert John Polker, she moved to Washington in...

Robert Harold “Bob” Murphy, II, 57, of Longleaf Drive, Thomson, GA entered into rest May 24, 2019. Bob grew up in McDuffie County, Georgia and was a 1979 graduate of Thomson High School. He operated Raysville Bait and Tackle for many years and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar and Indian Artifacts. He was a Baptist by faith. Bob was predeceased by his father, Robert Harold Murphy and step father, Bobby Powell. Survivors include his mother, Nanette Powell; daughter, Tabitha Holbrook...

Pamela Diane “Pam” Holloway of Dallas, TX (formerly of McCormick) died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Texas. Pam was the daughter of Lewis D. “Don” and the  late Bernice Leaphart Holloway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Lovas. She was born in Greenwood County, SC and was a graduate of Clemson University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. During most of her life, she had lived in Dallas and along with her husband, Mike co-founded AboutPeople, a...

Chrissy Phillips Zimmerman Boneville, GA – Mrs. Christine “Chrissy” Phillips Zimmerman, 54, entered into rest May 18,  2019 at her residence. Chrissy, a native of Thomson, was the daughter of the late William D. Phillips and the late Shirley Watson Phillips. She had attended Little Brier Creek Baptist Church and was a member of the Gibson First Baptist Church. Chrissy worked at White Columns for many years, enjoyed going to the lake, camping, and above all loved...

James Harold Bramlett Thomson, GA – Mr. James Harold Bramlett, 68, entered into rest at his residence on May 13, 2019. Mr. Bramlett was a native of Greenville, SC, but had lived in Thomson for many years.  He was the son of the late Boyce Bramlett and the late Lola Mae Hayden Bramlett.  Mr. Bramlett was a graduate of Clemson University and retired as a Senior Production Manager with Milliken.  He was also a Master Gardener. Survivors include his beloved wife, Faye...