Obituaries

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...

Aug 22, 2024

(Courtesy Obit)

McDuffie County

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 ...

Aug 20, 2024

Claunette Wheatley Morgan passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, in her hometown of Washington, Georgia, where she was also born on April 23, 1948. A beacon of love and selflessness, Claunette's life was a testament to the enduring power of kindness and the strength of family bonds. Raised on the Wheatley family farm on Wheatley Road in the...

Aug 20, 2024

McDuffie County

Harlan "Sonny" George Ewest, Jr., 64, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on August 20, 2024.

He was born at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas City, Kansas, traveled with his family all over while his father was serving his Country, grew up in Thomson, Georgia, and has lived most of his adult...

Aug 20, 2024

Warren County

Mary Agnes Thigpen Garner, 98, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into rest on August 20, 2024.

She was born in Glascock County, Georgia on January 11, 1926, grew up in the Purvis Community and lived most of her life there.  Mary was Baptist by faith and a member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church.  She loved...

Aug 18, 2024

McDuffie County

Doris Jane Buffington Ready, 92, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2024.

She was born in Appling, Georgia on October 7, 1931, grew up in Appling, Georgia and lived most of her adult life in Thomson, Georgia. Doris is Baptist by faith and loved spending time with her Lord, her...

Aug 17, 2024

Ikuko Motohashi Bouknight, a beacon of kindness and creativity, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at the age of 96, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on January 11, 1928, in Tokyo, Japan, to the late Komasabro and Shizue Motohashi Chujo, Ikuko's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and artistry. Ikuko's journey brought her from the bustling streets of...

Aug 16, 2024

McDuffie County

Rose Arlene Shenk Hobbs, 94, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on August 16, 2024.

She was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on July 23, 1930, grew up in Carlisle, and has lived in Thomson, Georgia for the past 40 years.  Rose was Baptist and a member of Carlisle Church of God.  She enjoyed...