Obituaries
Obituaries
Sara Linda (Carithers) Whitaker
Nov 8, 2024
McDuffie County
Sara Linda Whitaker, 82, Dearing, Georgia, entered into rest November 8th, 2024. She was born in Dearing, Georgia on December 13th, 1941, and grew up in McDuffie County. She lived her life traveling the country as a military wife and raised their family in Altamonte Springs, FL. Soon after her husband's retirement they settled back...
Jean Bufford
Nov 7, 2024
Dorothy Jean Turmon Bufford, affectionately known as Jean to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on November 7, 2024, in her lifelong hometown of Washington, Georgia. Born on January 13, 1940, to the late Paul and Datez Noggle Turmon, Jean was a lifelong resident of Washington.
Jean was a graduate of...
Mary Kay (Sharpe) Hunter
Nov 5, 2024
Mary Kay Sharpe Hunter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on July 24, 1955, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Mary Kay lived a life defined by resilience, intelligence, and warmth.
Mary Kay is survived by her husband, Michael Hunter, Sr.; her daughter, Kelly Vizzari, and her husband,...
Robert "Bobby" Lewis Biles, Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
Robert Lewis "Bobby" Biles, a man whose mechanical genius left an indelible mark on both his industry and his loved ones, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Lincoln County, Georgia.
Born on January 3, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Nell Moore Biles. His life was a testament...
Monty Chris Fant
Nov 4, 2024
Monty Chris Fant, known affectionately as Chris to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Washington, GA. Born on August 18, 1963, in Meridian, MS, Chris's journey through life was marked by his warm spirit, his dedication to his family, and his passion for his work and hobbies. Chris grew up in Meridian, where...
William Robert Husfelt
Nov 3, 2024
McDuffie County
William Robert Husfelt, 86, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1938, grew up in Earleville, Maryland, lived in Evans and moved to McDuffie County in 2021. William served his country in the Army and worked as a...
Benjamin "Ben" Scott
Nov 1, 2024
Benjamin "Ben" Scott passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at the age of 86 at his home in the Iveytown community of Lincoln County, Georgia near where he was born and raised.
Son of the late John Robert and Thelma Ivey Scott, he was born on October 12, 1938. He attended Bethany School until 7th grade...
Arthur Page Kitchens
Oct 29, 2024
Glascock County
Arthur Page Kitchens, 39, Mitchell, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2024. The family has not planned a service at this time. Beggs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Arthur Page Kitchens.
Betty M. Adams Farr
Oct 28, 2024
McDuffie County
May 11, 1930 – October 28, 2024
Mrs. Betty Adams Farr, 94 years old and a beloved lifelong resident of Thomson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on October 28, 2024. Born on May 11, 1930, in Warrenton, Georgia, Betty graduated from Thomson High School and lived almost her entire life in...
Virginia (Martin) Turner
Oct 28, 2024
Virginia Martin Turner, known affectionately as Jenny by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence in Lincolnton, Georgia.
Jenny grew up in Lincolnton where she graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1951. A year later and just two weeks after her 18th birthday, she married her sweetheart, Edward S. "Ed"...
Mary Paradise Martin Goldman
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Mary Paradise (Martin) Goldman went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 27, 2024 at her residence in Lincolnton surrounded by her family. Mary was born on August 26, 1955 in Lincolnton, GA. Mary's early years were spent on the family farm, where she learned the value of hard work and the joy of simple pleasures....
Tommy Mcgraw
Oct 25, 2024
Mr. Tommy McGraw, a cherished soul whose life was a testament to his faith, love for music, and boundless generosity, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia. Born on November 2, 1951, in the same vibrant city, Tommy's life was a beautiful journey that touched the hearts of everyone he met. He walked...
Joanne Jolann Boyette Kicklighter
Oct 25, 2024
McDuffie County
Joanne Jolann Boyette Kicklighter, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2024.
She was born in Patterson, Georgia on March 24, 1938. Joanne was a member of Screven First Baptist Church, loved Jesus and believed that Jesus Christ died for her sins, was resurrected after three days and her soul and...
Donald "Larry" Story
Oct 22, 2024
Warren County
Donald "Larry" Story, 55, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2024.
He was born in Aiken, South Carolina on September 28, 1969, grew up in Warrenton, Georgia and spent most of his life in Warren County. Larry was a mechanic and worked at B & L Cycles, enjoyed being outdoors...
Linda "Meme" Gobble Reese
Oct 22, 2024
McDuffie County
Linda Gobble Reese, lovingly known as Meme, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Born on April 25, 1944 in Washington County, GA, Linda was a lifelong resident of Thomson, GA, where she cherished 60 years of marriage to her beloved husband, Robert "Bobby" Russell Reese.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...
Wanda Garland Mccurley
Oct 19, 2024
McDuffie & Stephens County
Mrs. Wanda Cody McCurley, age 81 of Carnesville, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the home of her son, surrounded by her family.
The daughter of the late Dorsey and Zumaline Garland, she was born January 7, 1943 in Stephens County, Georgia. She retired with many years of service from...
Daniel "Danny" Aaron Price
Oct 18, 2024
Daniel Aaron Price, known affectionately to friends and family as Danny, passed away on October 18, 2024, in his hometown of Ninety Six, South Carolina. Born on July 27, 1947, to the late Charles Marion and Irene Stevens Price, he was a man whose resilience and spirit left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him....
Brenda Lou Murphy Thigpen
Oct 15, 2024
McDuffie County
Brenda Lou Murphy Thigpen, 73, Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on October 15, 2024.
Brenda was born on August 9, 1951, in the same house that her dad, aunts and uncles on the Murphy side as well as most of her siblings were born. She grew up in the country near the small...
Jack Brown Oliphant, Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
McDuffie County
Jack Brown Oliphant, Jr., 75, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2024.
Jack was born in Louisville, Georgia, grew up Stellaville and has lived most of his adult life in Thomson, Georgia. He was an expert carpenter and worked for himself and many contractors in the area prior to his...
William Lenward Williford
Oct 13, 2024
William Lenward Williford Jr., born on June 3, 1952, in Sandersville, GA, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at his home in Lincolnton, GA, at the age of 72. Known by most that knew him as Len but was affectionately known as "Brother" to those closest to him. He was also known for his sharp wit, generosity, and...
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