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...
George Edward Brown, Sr.
Oct 13, 2024
Hancock County
George E. Brown, Sr., 83, Mitchell, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2024.
He was born in Hancock County, grew up in Sparta, Georgia and graduated from Sparta High School and the University of Georgia. He lived all of his life in Hancock County. He was Baptist by faith and worked...
David Wayne Frantz
Oct 9, 2024
Warren County
David Wayne Frantz, 78, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2024.
David was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1946, grew up in Pleasant Gap, PA and settled in the Warren County area in 2000. David served his Country in the U.S. Airforce during the Vietnam War. He retired...
Tina Dampier Heaberlin
Oct 4, 2024
Richmond County
Tina Lori Dampier Heaberlin, 63, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2024. In accordance with Tina's wishes, she has been cremated.
A Celebration of Life for Tina will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Oasis Church, 2228 GA-88 Hephzibah, GA 30815.
Tina was born in Augusta,...
Donnie Smith, Jr.
Sep 30, 2024
Donnie Smith Jr., 73 of Hephzibah, Ga. passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Born on January 17, 1951, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Donnie's life was a testament to the values of kindness, adventure, and friendship that he held dear. Donnie's early years were spent in Augusta, moving there when he was about 3...
Doris Elizabeth Cummings
Sep 27, 2024
Columbia County
Appling-Winfield - Doris Elizabeth Cummings, 97, passed away on the morning of Friday, September 27, 2024.
Doris was born in the former German city of Gumbinnen, East Prussia, on February 5, 1927.
Doris is survived by: Sons Charles C. Cummings (Beverly) and Jack L. Cummings, Jr (Selwyn); grandchildren Robby Cummings and...
Richard "Rick" Redman
Sep 27, 2024
Richard Allen Redman, Jr., US Army Ret. died on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his residence.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton.
James "Trey" Atticus Hutchinson, Iii
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,...
Randall "Randy" Griffith Power
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,...
Ted Anthony Sprouse
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...
James Williford
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...
Andrew Wortham Grimaud, Sr.
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...
Sonja Marie Gagliani
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...
Melissa Lynn (Fain) Shelton
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...
