All Obituaries

Mr. William P. Bentley, 88, beloved husband of Mrs. Lee Bentley, entered into rest on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Bentley, son of the late Robert W. and Ruth Smalley Bentley, was a lifelong resident of Lincolnton, Ga. He retired after 44 years of service from Milliken McCormick Mill and was a member of Salem Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. William was an avid fan of the Lincoln County Red Devils. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018...

Ruth Poole Martinez, GA - Mrs. Ruth Poole, 89, formerly of Sparta entered into rest August 9, 2018. Mrs. Poole was born in Wrightsville, GA to the late James Oscar Rawls, Sr. and the late Ruth Simpson Rawls. She lived in the Culverton Community of Hancock County for many years and taught Sunday School at Culverton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Poole enjoyed furniture refinishing and cooking Sunday lunch for her family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Poole was predeceased by her son,...

James McNair “And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 James McNair of Warrenton Georgia transitioned to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018 at Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation in Milledgeville Georgia. He was born August 10, 1957 to the late Lucille McNair Beasley and Leroy Kitchens. He was united in holy matrimony to Janet Fowler Harris. He attended Glascock County Public...

  Mable Reese Warrenton, GA - Mrs. Mable Johnson Reese, 100, of Highway 80, Warrenton, GA entered into rest August 1, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Reese was the beloved wife of the late Wyman Pilcher Reese and the daughter of the late Florine Chalker Johnson and the late Robert Johnson. Although she grew up in McDuffie County, Mrs. Reese lived most of her life in Warren County. She was the retired owner and operator of Countryside Flower Shop and had served several years on the...

Robert Earl “Bob” May Thomson, GA – Mr. Robert Earl “Bob” May, 68, of Gardner Drive entered into rest at his residence on July 31, 2018. Mr. May was a native of Florida, the son of the late Norman May and the late Margaret Garvey May. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War, a retired electrician, and enjoyed gardening. Mr. May was a Mormon by faith and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to his...

Gene Poythress Thomson, GA – Mr. Meyers Eugene “ Gene” Poythress, 70, entered into rest at his residence on Sunday, July 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. Mr. Poythress was born and raised in Savannah, GA, but had lived in Thomson for the past 4 years. He was the son of the late Dallas Poythress and the late Allene Stone Poythress. After high school graduation, he served as an air medic in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and then continued his career...

Mrs. Frances Cox Driver, 87, entered into rest at her residence on Saturday, July 28, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Driver grew up in Elberton, GA, and was the daughter of the late Paul Cox and the late Jewel Dye Cox. She and her late husband, Gaines, moved to Thomson in 1963. Mrs. Driver was retired from Thomson Company as a quality control inspector. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Thomson, and the Agape Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Driver was...

Junior Johnson Martinez, GA – Mr. William S. “Junior” Johnson, Jr., 85, entered into rest July 27, 2018. Mr. Johnson grew up in Norwood, GA and was the son of the late William Stanford Johnson, Sr. and the late Eula Mae Berry Johnson. He lived in Richmond and Columbia County most of his life and was retired from the City of Augusta Public Works with 30 years of service. Mr. Johnson was a member of Norwood United Methodist Church and was a volunteer with the American...

Mrs. Rachels, daughter of the late Wyman and Ethel Cartledge Perry, was a native of Augusta. She was a homemaker who especially enjoyed cooking for her loved ones as well as canning the fruits and vegetables grown by her husband at their Lincoln County home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Rachels, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Rachels and Linda Rachels Albinger; grandchildren, Traci Bruno (Travis) and Scott Whitmire (Brianna); great- grandchildren, Tyler Bruno...

Charlotte Rhodes Easler             Mrs. Charlotte Easler went to her heavenly home July 24, 2018.  There she was reunited with Joe, her husband and best friend of 61 years. Together, they served the Lord faithfully. Through good times and bad, Mrs. Easler remained a steadfast helpmate and nurturing mother. She was fiercely loyal and supportive of her family.  She will be remembered fondly for her gentle spirit and easy...