Obituaries
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Jo Ann Henderson
Jun 22, 2024
McDuffie County
Jo Ann Henderson, 83, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2024.
Jo Ann was born in Wilcox County, Georgia on June 30, 1940, grew up in Abbeville, graduated from Wilcox County High School and lived the majority of her life in Dearing, Georgia. She was Christian by faith and a...
Gary Adams
Jun 21, 2024
McDuffie County
Charles "Gary" Adams, 72, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2024.
Gary was born in Dearing, Georgia on September 6, 1951, grew up in McDuffie County and lived his entire life here. He retired from Jefferson Energy after over 25 years of service. Gary was Baptist by faith, enjoyed hunting,...
Evelyn Rabun Richards
Jun 19, 2024
McDuffie County
Evelyn Rabun Richards, 91, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2024.
She was born in Dearing, Georgia on November 5, 1932, grew up and lived all her life in McDuffie County and graduated from Dearing High School. She was Christian by faith, a member of First Baptist Church Thomson and...
Raymond Eugene "Gene" Westbrook, Jr.
Jun 13, 2024
McDuffie County
Raymond Eugene "Gene" Westbrook, Jr., 84, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2024
Gene was born in Chester, South Carolina on January 28, 1940, grew up in Chester and joined the Air Force after graduation. After serving in the Air Force, he settled in Savannah, Georgia and taught in the...
Mary Will Beard
Jun 9, 2024
Mary Will Beard, a cherished educator, and lifelong resident of Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, in Augusta, GA. Born on January 22, 1945, in Athens, GA, to the late Alton Meredith and Mary Will Teat Beard, Mary's warmth and wisdom touched many throughout her remarkable life. Mary's early years were spent in the nurturing environment of...
Annie (Patterson) Hardwick
Jun 5, 2024
Annie Hardwick, a beacon of warmth and love, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, at the age of 88, in Pickens, South Carolina. Born on April 15, 1936, in Augusta, Georgia, Annie was a daughter to the late Adolphus and Gracie Reid Patterson. Her life was a testament to the power of kindness and the strength of the...
Linda Marie (Myers) Thornton
Jun 4, 2024
Mrs. Linda Marie Myers Thornton passed away peacefully at her home in Washington, GA, on June 4, 2024, at the age of 51. Born on February 8, 1973, to Joel Ray Myers and Tommie Dill Myers, Linda's life was a tapestry of close family bonds, cherished friendships, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. Linda's legacy...
Billy "Bill" Crocket Lanier
Jun 3, 2024
Billy Crocket "Bill" Lanier, 86, entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2024, at his residence.
Bill was born in Garfield, Georgia, to the late Marley C. "Pop" Lanier and the late Laura Mae Bell "Ma" Johnson Lanier.  He was an Air Force Veteran who proudly served his country. He worked for International Paper as Power House...
Cindy Lou Trammell Wilson
Jun 1, 2024
Mrs. Cindy Lou Trammell Wilson, 68, of Thomson, Georgia, passed away June 1, 2024. Cindy was born on March 1, 1956, in Houston, Texas, to the late George Glen and Patsy Ruth Wilson Trammell.
After graduating from Friendswood High School, she attended Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. Cindy was a dancer at heart and by trade. While...
Elaine Marie Uldin Bruntz
May 30, 2024
McDuffie County
Elaine Marie Uldin Bruntz, 88, Thomson, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2024.
Elaine was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 30, 1935, and she married her late husband, Richard Bruntz in 1956. Elaine had two sons, Craig Bruntz, born in 1957 and Kent Bruntz, born in 1962. She moved to...
Emily Joyce Callaway Dunn
May 29, 2024
McDuffie County
Emily Joyce Callaway Dunn, of Thomson, Georgia, formerly of Sparta and Clarksville, GA, passed away peacefully on May 29,2024. She was born April 22, 1942, in Greensboro, Georgia to the late Lawrence Felton Callaway and Annette Ogletree Callaway Cason.
Emily graduated from Greensboro High School, Class of 1960. After that, she worked at...
Lisa Ware Grimaud
May 26, 2024
p>Lisa Ware Grimaud, 61 passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, in Athens, Georgia. Born on April 12, 1963, in the serene town of Ketchikan, Alaska, Lisa's early years were spent in the embrace of the Pacific Northwest. Her childhood was rooted in Washington, Georgia, where she attended Wilkes Academy and Washington Wilkes, forming lifelong friendships and memories. Lisa's formative...
Leonard "Curtis" Smith
May 25, 2024
Warren County
Leonard "Curtis" Smith, 90, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2024.
Curtis was born in Trenton, South Carolina on May 11, 1934, went to elementary school in Camak and graduated from Warrenton High School. He lived in Warren County since the age of 4, was a member of the Franklin...
Dorothy "Dot" Templeton Mccombs Columbro
May 25, 2024
Dorothy Ann Templeton McCombs Columbro, affectionately known as Dot to her dear friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024. Born on December 9, 1936, in Augusta, Georgia, Dot's radiant spirit and generous heart touched the lives of all who knew her during her 87 years of life. Dot's professional life was marked by her nurturing nature...
Willene Hinson Josey
May 23, 2024
McDuffie County
Willene Hinson Josey, 90, Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on May 23, 2024.
Willene was born in Sumter, South Carolina on August 17, 1933, grew up in Sumter, S.C. and Appling, GA before moving to Thomson. She was Christian by faith and a member of Marshall Baptist Church. Willene enjoyed painting pottery, traveling...
Mary Lucy Moore
May 22, 2024
Mary Lucy McCall Moore, known affectionately as Mary Lucy by those who knew her best, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on December 10, 1933, in Tignall, Georgia, she remained a lifelong resident of Wilkes County, where she was a devoted homemaker.
Mary Lucy was the daughter of the late...
Neill Echols
May 19, 2024
Neill Echols, a generous and friendly soul whose faith was as steadfast as his dedication to his fellow man, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, at the age of 72 at Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington, Georgia. Born to the late Oliver Henry and Gladys Winslett Echols on May 24, 1951, Neill's life was a testament to hard...
James W. "Jimmy" Poss
May 19, 2024
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James Watson "Jimmy" Poss, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024 in Tignall, Georgia at the age of 79. He was born on April 5, 1945, in Lincolnton, Georgia to the late James Edward and Emma Onelia...
Dorothy "Dot" Mccord
May 19, 2024
Dorothy Ann "Dot" Bridges McCord, 77, of Mesena Road, Thomson, Georgia entered into eternal rest with her Savior on May 19, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family and her faith.
She was born August 22, 1946 in Washington, Georgia to the late Bowden Bridges and Zadie Mae...
Timothy "Tim" Allen Beaufort
May 14, 2024
McDuffie County
Timothy "Tim" Allen Beaufort, 65, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2024.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, grew up in Pennsylvania until he enlisted in the Army to serve his Country for six years, and then worked in the pecan distribution business with Luckey's Pecan for 25 years. He...
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