Obituaries

Obituaries

George Edward Brown, Sr.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Bonnie Breit Brown

Bonnie Breit Brown

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...

John "David" Holiman

John "David" Holiman

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,...

Charles Gregory Rogers

Charles Gregory Rogers

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,...

William Forest Tuttle

William Forest Tuttle

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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Carson Lee Thompson, Jr.

Carson Lee Thompson, Jr.

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. ...

Walter Lamar Cheatham, Iii

Walter Lamar Cheatham, Iii

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...

Patrick Steven Griner

Patrick Steven Griner

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...

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