Obituaries

Obituaries

Grace Fizer Stephens

Grace Fizer Stephens

Aug 12, 2013

Mrs. Stephens, daughter of the late William W. and Goldie Mae Fearin Fizer, was born on a farm in Fleming County, Ky.  When she was seven years old, her family moved to Indiana . She spent most of her life in Rushville, Indiana and after retirement she and her  late husband, Don moved to Georgia to serve as campground...

Melba R. Watson

Melba R. Watson

Aug 12, 2013

Mrs. Melba Jean Gates Watson, 81 of Forest Lake Estates entered into rest on August 12 th at her residence.

Mrs. Watson, a native of Walnut Grove, Arkansas had lived in Lincoln County from 1994 up until 3 ½ years ago when she moved to Missouri. She returned to Lincoln County just recently. She was a member...

Rosa Lee Burgess Ashmore

Rosa Lee Burgess Ashmore

Aug 12, 2013

Mrs. Rosa Lee Burgess Ashmore, 77 of Sunrise Dr. entered into rest on Monday, August 12 th at her residence.

Mrs. Ashmore, daughter of the late Leslie and Lillie  Martin Burgess, was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County,  a self employed seamstress and attended First Assembly of God, Lincolnton.

Survivors:

Husband of 60...

Samuel Marcus  Mcnair, Jr.

Samuel Marcus Mcnair, Jr.

Aug 8, 2013

Samuel Marcus McNair, Jr.

Dearing, GA – Mr. Samuel Marcus "Sam" McNair, Jr., 65, entered into rest Thursday, August 8, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Fort Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Phil Bray and Rev. Eddie Renew officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers...

Marlene Bobo Dennis

Marlene Bobo Dennis

Aug 6, 2013

Mrs. Marlene Bobo Dennis, 64, of Forest Lakes Estates entered into rest August 6, 2013.

The wife of the late Larry Thomas Dennis, she was a native of Wilkes County, Georgia but had been a resident of the area for many years.  Mrs. Dennis was an Administrative Specialist at the former Medical College of Georgia and a...

James (Jimmy) Pope

James (Jimmy) Pope

Jul 29, 2013

Mr. James H. (Jimmy) Pope

Lincolnton , GA

Mr. James Harold (Jimmy) Pope, of Lincoln Ave., died Monday, July 29 th at Trinity Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Pope, the son of the late Albert and Daisy Norton Pope, was a native of Hope Mills, NC and had lived here since 1988.  A member of...

Rose Ann Mcnally

Rose Ann Mcnally

Jul 21, 2013

Rose Ann McNally

Thomson-Mrs. Rose Ann McNally, 65, of Westview Drive entered into rest July 21, 2013.

She was the widow of the late Brian McNally.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m, Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the St. Edward's Catholic Church, North Augusta with Father Cherian Thalakulam as Celebrant....

Grace Caroline Sukel

Grace Caroline Sukel

Jul 19, 2013

Mrs. Grace Thebom Sukel, 90 of Broad River Scenic Drive, died Friday, July 19 th at Heardmont Nursing Home, Elberton, GA.

Mrs. Sukel, a native of Charleroi, PA, had lived here since 2003.  She had retired as a deli worker in the food service industry  and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Washington, GA.  She was...

Belle Tankersley

Belle Tankersley

Jul 19, 2013

Mrs. Hattie Isabelle "Belle" Wall Tankersley, loving mother and devoted wife,  entered into rest on Friday morning, July 19 th at her residence in the Double Branches Community.

Mrs. Tankersley, daughter of the late Herbert Forrest and Erline Bodie Wall, was a native of McCormick, South Carolina, and had lived in Lincoln County most of her life....

Brandon Collins

Brandon Collins

Jul 17, 2013

Brandon Lee Collins Lincolnton, Georgia- Brandon Lee Collins, 21, formerly of Jesup and Thomson took the hands of Jesus and entered into Heaven on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.  He was the beloved son of Lee and Renee Collins.

Despite the numerous challenges Brandon faced, he took the gifts God gave him and enjoyed life, laughing each day...

H. Samuel Atkins

H. Samuel Atkins

Jul 15, 2013

Henry Samuel "Chip" Atkins, Jr.

Thomson, GA- Mr. Henry Samuel "Chip" Atkins, Jr., 68, entered into rest July 15, 2013.

Mr. Atkins was born in Augusta, Ga. on August 1, 1944. He was the son of the late Henry Samuel Atkins, Sr. and the late Virginia Adams Atkins. He was a 1962 graduate of Richmond...

Leslie Holloway

Leslie Holloway

Jul 14, 2013

Mr. Leslie Holloway 89, of Double Branches Rd. entered into rest  Sunday, July 14 th at Lake Crossing Health Care

Mr. Holloway, born in Lincoln county, was one of eight sons and two daughters born to the  late Ellis and Annie Lang Holloway He grew up in the Double Branches community and served in the  U.S. Army...

John  Pereda

John Pereda

Jul 12, 2013

John Pereda

YMCA

Dearing, GA- Mr. John Pereda, 47, of Washington Drive entered into rest July 12, 2013.

The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in the Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Roberto Herrera as Celebrant.

Mr. Pereda was born in Agana, Guam...

Joan Russell Hawkins

Joan Russell Hawkins

Jul 12, 2013

Joan Russell Hawkins

Thomson, GA- Mrs. Joan Russell Hawkins, 71,  entered into rest July 12, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2013 in the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Butch Baston officiating. Interment will follow in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Hawkins was a lifelong resident...

Glenn  Dotson

Glenn Dotson

Jul 11, 2013

Glenn Dotson

Gibson, Georgia – Mr. Glenn Dotson, 67,  entered into rest July 11, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, Saturday, July 13, 2013 in the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Lambert officiating.  Interment will follow in the New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Dotson was born in...

Violet Blanchard Sparks

Violet Blanchard Sparks

Jul 11, 2013

Violet Blanchard Sparks

Martinez, GA-Violet Blanchard Sparks went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2013. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 in the Chapel at Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, Georgia with Rev. Dave Dillard and Rev. Bill Bufton officiating. Burial will follow in Sallie Hill Cemetery,...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Jul 11, 2013

Mary B. Jones

Thomson, Georgia - Mrs. Mary B. Jones  passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013, one day after her 90th birthday surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1923, in Hollywood, GA, as the first child of Mamie (Rumsey) and Frank Densmore of Clarkesville,Georgia.

Mrs. Jones was predeceased by her parents,...

Neal E Clark

Neal E Clark

Jul 9, 2013

Neal Eugene Clark

Thomson, Georgia - Mr. Neal Eugene Clark, 73, of Wrens Hwy. entered into rest July 9, 2013.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2013 at Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens, Hephzibah, GA with Rev. Phil Bray officiating.

Mr. Clark was born in Jersey Shore, PA to...

Faye Rabun

Faye Rabun

Jul 7, 2013

Faye Rabun

Thomson, GA- Ms. Faye Rabun, 74, of Thomson, Georgia entered into rest July 7, 2013.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Reese officiating.

Ms. Rabun was born in Stapleton, Georgia and lived in McDuffie County most...

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