Andrea Barbara Thompson
Apr 8, 2024
McDuffie County
Andrea Barbara Thompson, 82, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2024.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 10, 1941 and grew up in New York. After high school, Andrea earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and joined the Army Nurse Corp. After marrying Mr. Thompson, she was...
Ruth Ann Husfelt
Apr 6, 2024
McDuffie County
Ruth Ann Husfelt, 80, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on April 6, 2024.
She was born in Chestertown, Maryland, grew up in Maryland, has lived in Georgia for 21 years, and moved to the Thomson area two years ago. Ruth enjoyed meeting new people, riding her golf cart around the neighborhood, painting...
John "Johnny" Arthur Gilstrap
Apr 1, 2024
Columbia County
Mr. John Arthur Gilstrap, known affectionately as Johnny to his friends and family, entered into rest on April 1, 2024. Born on August 9, 1978, in Dahlonega, GA. Johnny's journey began as the cherished son of Gerald Gilstrap and the late Cathy Chandler Gilstrap. His life was a testament to love, marked by his devoted...
Craig Usry
Mar 31, 2024
Glascock County
Craig Usry, 63, Gibson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest while at his home on March 31, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife and children.
Craig was born in Augusta, Georgia on October 10, 1960. He grew up, went to school, lived, and loved his life in Glascock County. He was a lifelong...
Harry Thomas "Tommy/Dr. Tommy" Bradford, Jr.
Mar 29, 2024
McDuffie County
Harry Thomas "Tommy/Dr. Tommy" Bradford, Jr., 80, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2024.
Tommy was born in Elberton, Georgia on October 4, 1943, grew up in Tignall, Georgia, lived most of his life in Wilkes County and moved to McDuffie County three years ago. He served his Country in...
Vonnie P. Poston
Mar 29, 2024
Mrs. Vonnie P. Poston, 95, of Thomson, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior
on March 29, 2024.
Vonnie was born to the late Cully Evans Poston and the late Capitola Jane Hanna Poston. She grew up in the Hanna Community of Florence County, South Carolina. Vonnie married the late Willard Clifford "Buster"...
Geneva (Buff) Maxwell
Mar 29, 2024
Ms. Geneva Buff Maxwell, 77, of Pine Ridge Road, Monroe, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Piedmont Walton Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1946, to Robert Henry and Cora Lee Cassell Buff in Wilkes County. She spent most of her life in the Winder and Monroe areas. She loved to cook and was known...
Claude Cullen Powell
Mar 28, 2024
McDuffie County
Claude Cullen Powell, 74, better known as Coach Powell, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024, after a two-year struggle with ALS. He was the son of Inez and Charlie Powell of Montrose, Georgia.
Mr. Powell was a native of Montrose, Georgia, in Laurens County, and attended Montrose Elementary School and...
Sandra Smith Brooks
Mar 25, 2024
McDuffie County
Sandra Smith Brooks, 68, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2024.
Sandra was born in Thomson, Georgia on December 4, 1955, grew up in Thomson, Georgia, graduated from Thomson High School and lived all of her life in McDuffie County. She was Baptist by faith and a member of Sweetwater...
Beatrice Shepherd Howie
Mar 22, 2024
Thomson, Georgia
Phena Beatrice Shepherd Howie, 97, entered into rest at her home with family by her side on March 22, 2024. Born April 19, 1926, in Reems Creek, North Carolina to the late Floyd Denver Shepherd and Pansy Maney Shepherd, she was the oldest of ten children and raised on the family's tobacco farm in Weaverville,...
Lois Strother Thornton
Mar 22, 2024
McDuffie County
Mrs. Lois Strother Thornton, 99, Thomson, Georgia entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2024.
Mrs. Lois was born in Lincolnton, Georgia, on April 23, 1924, grew up in Lincolnton and Thomson, graduated from Thomson High School, lived most of her life in Thomson, Georgia. She was Baptist by faith and a member...
Harold Caldwell Proctor
Mar 21, 2024
McDuffie County
Mr. Harold Caldwell Proctor, 73, of Boneville, Georgia, left his earthly home to join his Savior in Heaven on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
He was born in Washington, Georgia on November 25, 1950, but more importantly, he was BORN AGAIN in 1974 when he trusted CHRIST as his own personal Savior. He faithfully...
James Robert Duke
Mar 20, 2024
McDuffie County
Mr. James Robert Duke, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, in Augusta, GA. Born on June 8, 1941, in Elberton, GA, James was a man whose life was characterized by his loving nature, his handy skills, and his adventurous spirit. James was predeceased by his beloved partner of over 40 years, Aiko Goss, with...
Marvin Leroy Bowman
Mar 20, 2024
Marvin Leroy Bowman, 82, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2024.
He was born in Elm Springs, South Dakota on June 23, 1941, grew up in Elm Springs, after graduation in 1960 joined the U.S. Army and retired after more than 20 years of service and having the opportunity to travel to many different...
Jennifer Marie Fox
Mar 14, 2024
McDuffie County
Jennifer Marie Fox, 46, Dearing, Georgia, entered into rest on March 14, 2024.
Jennifer was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 4, 1977, lived most of her life in Warrenton and Dearing, graduated from Thomson High School and Augusta Tech earning her certification as a CMA. She was determined in accomplishing her goals,...
John David Field, Jr.
Mar 12, 2024
John David Field, Jr., passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, in Lincolnton, Georgia, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 14, 1959, in South Hampton, New York, John was the son of the late John David Field, Sr. and Joan Stefani. Most of his childhood years were spent in San Jose, California.
John proudly...
Michael Alan Russell
Mar 11, 2024
Michael Alan Russell entered into rest on March 11, 2024, in Lincolnton, GA. An avid musician, Michael enjoyed playing guitar, plucking the bass, dabbling on the drums, and just generally creating music. He especially loved jamming and rocking out with his son, Caden. Michael had a natural talent for the arts and occasionally delved into painting, with many of...
Sadie Ashmore Williams
Mar 8, 2024
Sadie Clara Ashmore Williams passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Savannah, GA after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Richard and Mattie LeRoy Ashmore. Sadie was a woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, embodying the essence of kindness and dedication throughout her...
Gladys Thelma Harmotta
Mar 7, 2024
Warrenton, GA
Gladys Thelma Harmotta, 86, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 7, 2024.
She was born in Burton, Ohio on April 28, 1937. Gladys retired as a tool assembler from MilBar after working for the company many years. Gladys loved spending time with family and friends.
Gladys was preceded in...
Lewis Jeff Young
Mar 5, 2024
Thomson, GA
Lewis Jeff Young, 89, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 5, 2024.
He was born in Thomson, Georgia on December 4, 1934, to B. O. Young and Lillie Cox Young. Lewis retired from Kingsley Mill after 40 years of service. He is Baptist by faith and a member of Washington Heights...
