Obituaries

Sep 25, 2024

McDuffie County

Entered into eternal rest James Atticus "Trey" Hutchinson, III, at home, September 25, 2024. Born on December 22, 1969, Trey was a resident of Thomson. After graduating from Briarwood Academy in 1988, Trey attended The University of Georgia to study Journalism and the Liberal Arts. In the tradition of his late grandfather James A. Hutchinson,...

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. Randall Griffith Power, known affectionately as Randy, departed this life on September 24, 2024, at the age of 67. In Clarke County, Georgia, he was born to the late James Aubrey and Willie Ruth Chandler Power on June 21, 1957, but he grew up in Oglethorpe County.

Randy was a graduate of Oglethorpe County High School,...

Sep 23, 2024

McDuffie County

Ted Anthony Sprouse, 84, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2024.

He was born in Grovetown, Georgia, grew up in Augusta, Georgia and lived most of his life traveling for his job.  Ted served his country in the Navy and was a construction superintendent by trade until his retirement.  He...

Sep 22, 2024

James Williford of Lundburg Rd., Washington passed, away peacefully on September 22, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 72. Born on February 4, 1952, in McDuffie County, he grew up in the Bastonville Community in Glascock County in his early years then moved back to McDuffie County, where he graduated from Thomson High School in 1970. He...

Sep 20, 2024

McDuffie County

Andrew Wortham Grimaud, Sr.

Andrew Wortham Grimaud, Sr. of Thomson, Georgia was called home Friday, September 20th, 2024. Andrew was born July 9th, 1940 in Augusta, Georgia and moved to Columbia County in 1943, where he and his family founded Grimaud Dairy. Andrew helped his parents, the late George F. Grimaud, Sr. and...

Sep 19, 2024

McDuffie County

Sonja Marie Gagliani, 26, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2024.

She was born in Augusta, Georgia on October 3, 1997, grew up in McDuffie County, attended Thomson High School, and lived most of her life in Thomson, Georgia.  Sonja loved the outdoors, riding 4-wheelers and side by sides and...

Sep 16, 2024

Melissa Lynn Shelton, 58, of the Metasville Community, passed away in her home on Monday, September 16th, 2024.

Melissa was born in June of 1966 to William and Elaine "Kitten" Fain and grew among her extensive family in the Beulah and Tabor Communities of Tignall. She married her high school sweetheart, John Shelton of Metasville, and together...

Sep 12, 2024

McDuffie County

Bonnie Breit Brown, 77, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 12, 2024.

She was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on August 3, 1947, grew up in Sparta, Georgia, graduated from Sparta High School and lived most of her life in Hancock County.  She was Baptist by faith and a member of Pine...

Sep 11, 2024

McDuffie County

John "David" Holiman, 59, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2024.

He was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 18, 1964, grew up in a military family and lived most of his life in Thomson, Georgia. David worked with Thomson Concrete, was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Grovetown,...

Sep 6, 2024

Richmond County

Charles Gregory Rogers passed away September 6, 2024, at the age of 59 years old.

Known to many as Chuck, to his family, he was known as Greg.  Greg did not choose to live an easy life, but I believe he lived a full life.  It was very colorful to say the least,...

Sep 4, 2024

William Forest Tuttle of Clayhatchee, AL passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home. He was 91.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Washington, GA

Bill worked in aircraft maintenance at Fort Rucker for 40 years before his retirement in 2002.

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Sep 4, 2024

McDuffie County

Carson Lee Thompson, Jr., 82, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2024.

He was born in Screven County, Georgia on May 2, 1942, grew up in Sylvania, Georgia and lived most of his adult life in North Augusta, South Carolina before moving to Thomson, Georgia in his later years. ...

Sep 2, 2024

Wilkes County

Walter Lamar Cheatham, III, 81, Washington, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 2, 2024.

He was born in Columbia, Tennessee, grew up in Dallas, TX, lived and worked in the Atlanta area for many years until he retired and moved to this area.  Walter was a talented self-employed architect who studied his...

Sep 1, 2024

Patrick Steven Griner, 70, of Indian Cove Road, a man of faith and remarkable ingenuity, passed away on September 1, 2024, at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia. Born on March 17, 1954, in New York, Patrick's life was a testament to his intelligence, faithfulness, and handy skills.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September...

Aug 29, 2024

In Memory of Rex Lorraine Bradley (February 18, 1933, to August 29, 2024)

Rex Lorraine Bradley, treasured father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed peacefully at 91. Rex's feisty spirit, quirky humor, smooth dance moves, and youthful looks inspired a rich legacy. Fiercely competitive, Rex was shooting his age in golf well into his 70s and would gladly...

Aug 29, 2024

Walter Moss Holloway, a kind and gentle soul, whose faith-filled life was a testament to his strong character, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at the age of 94, in Lincolnton, Georgia. Born on August 28, 1930, in the close-knit community of Double Branches, Walter was a man whose actions spoke louder than words, touching the lives of...

Aug 28, 2024

McDuffie County

Donald Troy Potts, known mostly as Don, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2024.

Don was born in Lamar County, Georgia, on January 2, 1941. He was the son of the late Troy and Dollie Evans Potts of Barnesville, Georgia. Don graduated from high school and attended Gordon College in his hometown....

Aug 27, 2024

Geraldine Margaret Eggert Doss, affectionately known as Gerry by her loved ones passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. Born on August 24, 1937, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to the late Floyd and Catherine Metz Eggert, Gerry's journey through life was marked by spirited enthusiasm and a boundless capacity to care for others.

Gerry's...

Aug 23, 2024

Columbia County

Charlie Lawrence Reese, 85, Grovetown, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2024.

He was born in Gibson, Georgia on March 24, 1939, lived for many years in Thomson, Georgia before moving to Grovetown, Georgia.  Charlie was a dedicated U. S. National Guard Reservist and was an accomplished tank operator. He worked...

Aug 22, 2024

(COURTESY OBITUARY)

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Harold Whitney Wallace IV passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska, at the young age of 44.

Whitney was born January 7, 1980, in Athens, Georgia to Chip and Nancy...