Obituaries

Mar 11, 2013

Frances Callaway Averitt

Grovetown, Georgia – Mrs. Frances "Fran" Callaway Averitt, 69, entered into rest March 11, 2013.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 in the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Mapp officiating.

Mrs. Averitt was born in McDuffie County and was the daughter of the...

Mar 9, 2013

Frances V. Griffith of Covington, Georgia (formerly of Norwood, GA) passed away peacefully on March 9, 2013. She was born in Dearing, GA April 14, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George Clifford Griffith and son, Benjamin (Benny) McGahee. She is survived by her sisters Betty Dye of Gray, GA, Doris Garner of...

Mar 9, 2013

Mr. Charles Vernon "Chuck" Vaught, 55 of Indian Rd., entered into rest on March 9 th at his residence.

Mr. Vaught's body has been cremated and a private memorial service will be held later this week.

Mr. Vaught, a native of Greenville, S.C. had lived in Augusta before moving to Lincoln County 16 years ago....

Mar 7, 2013

Carol Gene "Geneie" Mitchum

Thomson, GA – Ms. Carol Gene "Geneie" Land Mitchum, 47, of Thomson, Georgia entered into rest March 07, 2013.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 09, 2013 at the Beggs Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Holiman officiating.

Ms. Mitchum was born in Washington, Georgia but...

Mar 4, 2013

Mr. Henry Whitener, 81, of Noble Street formerly of Washington, Georgia entered into rest March 4, 2013.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Resthaven Cemetery in Washington, Georgia with Rev. Grant Cantrell officiating.

Mr. Whitener grew up in the Delhi Community of Wilkes County and was the son...

Mar 4, 2013

Ms.  Kathy Hawkins Gilmer, 41, of Redwood Drive entered into rest March 4, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at  2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 7, 2013 in the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery.

Kathy was a native of McDuffie County, Georgia and lived in Richmond...

Feb 28, 2013

Social Circle, Georgia – Mrs. Vivian Rachels Booth, 81, entered into rest, Thursday, February 28, 2013. She was the wife of the late Arthur Corbett Booth.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P. M., Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Savannah Valley Memorial...

Feb 27, 2013

Bud Farr

Thomson, Georgia – Mr. Luther Edwin "Bud" Farr, 89, entered into rest, February 27, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 02, 2013 from the Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Farr was a lifelong resident...

Feb 22, 2013

Mrs. Walker, a native of Mobile, Al., grew up in the Augusta area. She was a retired produce manager from Food Lion after 21 years of service and was last employed at the Grovetown location. She and Joe, her husband of 26 years, moved from Martinez to Lincoln County 4 years ago. Living near the lake, fishing, boating and...

Feb 20, 2013

Life Legacy

Patsy F. James Thomson, GA - Mrs. Patsy F. James, 77, of Cedar Rock Road entered into rest Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She was the widow of the late D. J. James. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Martin officiating. Interment will...

Feb 20, 2013

Mrs. Lisa Ann Howard Volpitto, 46, daughter of William C. "Bill" Howard and the late Janice Maxine Howard, entered into rest February 20, 2013. Lisa was a native of Augusta and a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County, Augusta College, the Medical College of Georgia, and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She was a Certified...

Feb 19, 2013

Mr. Richard Hansel Phillips, 69 of Thomson Rd. entered into rest on Tuesday, Feb. 19th at his residence Mr. Phillips, native of Soperton, was the son of the late Marion Phillips and Lillie Pearl Hightower Pinkston. He had served in the U.S. Army, and was a retired Ga Forestry District Ranger. In 1984, he moved to Wilkes County from...

Feb 16, 2013

Life Legacy Boneville, GA - Mr. Joseph V. "Papa Joe" Lutwinski, 71, entered into rest February 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Ferrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. Mr. Lutwinski was a native of Harrisburg, Illinois and retired from Ford...

Feb 16, 2013

Life Legacy Mitchell, GA - Mrs. Peggy Toulson Jackson, 70, was formally introduced to her Savior Jesus on February 16, 2013. She was an active member of Long Creek Baptist Church in Warrenton, GA. Second to Peggy's love of Jesus was her love of 52 years, her husband, Wayne Lanier Jackson, son, Bobby L. Jackson (Martha), daughter, Tracey J. Adams...

Feb 14, 2013

Life Legacy Mr. Thomas Woodfin Lane Waynesboro, GA Mr. Thomas W. Lane, 91, of Collins Road Waynesboro, entered into rest on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Lincoln County, but had lived most of his life in Augusta prior to joining his daughter in 2010. The husband of the late Marjorie Timmerman Lane, he...

Feb 9, 2013

Mr. Billy Ray Parham Lincolnton, GA Mr. Billy Ray Parham, III, 63 of Crook Road,Lincolnton, died Sat., February 9, 2013 at University Hospital, Augusta. Funeral services will held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 2:00p.m. from the Loco Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Pinion & Rev. Paul Reviere officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. Mr. Parham was born...

Jan 31, 2013

Life Legacy Mr. Ricky Lee Crook, 55, of Lovelace Road, entered into rest on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. A lifelong resident of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Bennie L. and Blanche F. Crook. Mr. Crook was a member of Loco Baptist Church where he currently served as a deacon and where...

Jan 30, 2013

Life Legacy Beloved father, friend, and patriot, Olen Dean Sheperd passed away in Washington, Georgia on January 30th, 2013 after living a wonderful life. Born in Feb 1920, Olen was a shining example of the "Greatest Generation." After his father died early, Olen helped support his family by working the family farm. Following college, he accepted a high school math...

Jan 29, 2013

Life Legacy John Mack Alley, Sr. J. M. Huber Thomson, GA - Mr. John Mack Alley, Sr., 77, of Reese Street entered into rest January 29, 2013 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013 in the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Lambert officiating. Mr. Alley was born in Tarversville, Georgia...

Jan 20, 2013

Life Legacy Dena Lamble Gerkitz Augusta, GA - Ms. Dena Lamble Gerkitz, 67, formerly of Thomson, GA entered into rest January 20, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2013 in the Chapel of Beggs Funeral Home with Father Bill Williams as celebrant. Ms. Gerkitz was born in Evansville, Indiana and was the daughter of...