All Obituaries

  James Judson Gunn Warrenton, GA – Mr. James Judson “J.J.” Gunn, 65, of Goldens Creek Circle, entered peacefully into rest October 19, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Gunn was born and raised in Warren County and the son of the late James Lowe “Jamie” Gunn and the late Mildred Phelps Gunn. Although he attended Warren County public schools until his senior year, he graduated from Briarwood Academy as part of the first graduating class.  Mr. Gunn was a...

Thomson, GA- Marie Hall Smith entered into rest October 18, 2018.    Mrs. Smith was born and raised in Augusta Georgia. She attended  The Academy of Richmond County where she earned her degree in cosmetology. She was a dedicated and loving mother. She was very involved with the school her children attended and volunteered for every event. Every student in the school and especially the cafeteria knew and adored her.  Mrs. Smith  loved to fish. She loved spending...

Michelle Dunn Williams Dearing, GA – Ms. Michelle Dunn Williams, 48, entered into rest October 18, 2018. Michelle was born in Augusta, Georgia, but was a lifelong resident of Dearing, GA.  She was the daughter of Marvin  Dunn and the late Faye Hobbs Dunn.  Michelle was employed as a Dental Assistant with Dr. Robert Berry.  In addition to her father, survivors include her daughter, Emily Greene; step-mother, Robbie Dunn; brother, Tony Dunn (Beth); sister, Angie...

Mr. Manuel Clarke Thornton, 89, affectionately known as “Pop” of Lincolnton Rd. entered into rest on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the hour of the service in the church sanctuary. Mr. Thornton, son of the late Manuel Clarke and Ruby Jordan Thornton was born in Wilkes...

  Crawfordville, GA – Eulalia “Lallie” Pate Durham went to her forever home on October 16, 2018.  She was born on October 5, 1928 to Rubye Alethia Scott Pate and Boyce Felts Pate.  Being the baby of the family she is the last of her siblings.  Lallie is the widow of Rastus Durham, died October 8, 1980.  Rastus and Lallie Durham had a son, Wesley Scott who died shortly after birth.  He died December 3, 1947.  She is survived by her...

Dr. Jennifer Waynette Landrum Gibson, GA – Dr. Jennifer Waynette Landrum, 45, entered into rest October 13, 2018. Dr. Landrum was a lifelong resident of Gibson, Georgia. After graduating from Glascock County High School, she attended Georgia College and State University and Valdosta State University earning a BSED Degree, Augusta State University earning a MA Degree in Administration/Supervision, and the University of Georgia earning a Doctorate Degree in Administration/Leadership....

Mrs. Peggy Ann McAvoy Vandiver, 78, entered into rest October 13, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Vandiver was a lifelong resident of Washington, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Thomas McAvoy and the late Florence Tucker McAvoy. She retired as a Billing Clerk from Rayle EMC with 40 years of service. Mrs. Vandiver had taught Sunday School at Sandy Cross Baptist Church in years past and she was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church.  She enjoyed traveling cooking, and...

John Alvin Downs Mitchell, GA – Mr. John Alvin Downs, 59, of Mitchell- Warrenton Rd. entered into rest October 11, 2018. John was a lifelong resident of Warren County, Georgia. He was retired as a truck driver and enjoyed farming, playing the piano and repairing anything broken. During his truck driving career, John had visited 50 states. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and the Men’s Outreach Sunday School Class. John was predeceased by his father, Alvin T. Downs...

Mrs. Patricia M. Woodruff, 82 of Forest Lake Dr., Lincolnton entered into rest on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga. 

Elmer Lee “Pete” Miller, 83, entered into Heavenly rest on October 4, 2018 at his home in Thomson with his wife and children by his side.  The son of Claude and Trula Mae Miller, he was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 2, 1935.  Mr. Miller is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Betty Lou Miller, daughter Tammy Kay  Brunson and husband, Charles of Thomson, son Kris Miller and wife, Melanie of Columbus, Ohio, grandsons Billy Brunson of Atlanta and Bob...