Obituaries

Aug 4, 2010

Barbara "Barbie" Marie Anhalt Barbara Marie Anhalt, 44 of Bowdoin Drive entered into rest August 04, 2010. Miss Anhalt was born in Wurzburg, Germany and was the daughter of James G. Anhalt and Hiltrud Werner Anhalt. She was a homemaker and lived in Augusta, Georgia. Additional survivors include her children; Ashley Anhalt, Micheal Seibel, Amber Seibel; brother, Kenny Anhalt;...

Aug 4, 2010

Biography Mrs. Henderson, a native of the Beulah Community and daughter of the late Albert S. and Lunelle Beard Rhodes , had lived in Beech Island, S.C. for over 35 years before moving back to her home a few years ago. She was retired from Haverty's Furniture Company as credit manager. Her memberships include, Washington- Wilkes Garden Club, Tignall Homemaker's...

Aug 2, 2010

Mr. Martin , a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, was a retired heavy equipment operator having worked in many areas of the United States building highways, airports and clearing land. He was a member of Wooodmen of the World and Greenwood Baptist Church where he had served as Deacon and cemetery chairman. Survivors: Wife: Willie Maude Smallwood Martin Son:...

Jul 30, 2010

John Edward Rucker Retiree Dearing, Ga. - Mr. John Edward Rucker of Hwy. 221 entered into rest July 30, 2010 at Doctors Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen Rucker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Rucker was a native of Memphis , Tennessee and lived...

Jul 30, 2010

Mr. Blackmon, born in Washington, grew up in Lincolnton, and served in the U.S. Army during the early 1960's. Later he moved to the Atlanta area and lived there most of his life. . While in Duluth, Ga., he operated a landscaping service which he devoted over 35 years to. A few years ago, in 2007, he came home...

Jul 24, 2010

Biography Sharon Elaine Wachter Warrenton, Ga. - Mrs. Sharon Elaine Wachter, 69 of Mayfield Rd. entered into rest July 24, 2010 at Emory University Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Young Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Sue Meehan officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 30, 2010 at Swan Lake...

Jul 21, 2010

Biography Nina Walden Rayfield Thomson, Ga. - Mrs. Nina Brooks Walden Rayfield, 90 of Ware Street entered into rest July 21, 2010 at Thomson Health and Rehabilitation. She was the beloved wife of Cleo Q. Rayfield and the late Robert H. Walden. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel...

Jul 19, 2010

Biography Luwertha Connor Perdue Uniroyal Thomson, Ga. - Mrs. Luwertha Connor Perdue, 84 of Forrest Clary Drive entered into rest July 19, 2010 at Thomson Health and Rehabilitation. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger Perdue. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jim Ramsey officiating....

Jul 19, 2010

Lamar Shelton Southeastern Stages Augusta, Ga. - Mr. Lamar Shelton, 84 of Wilkinson Circle entered into rest July 19, 2010 at Trinity Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Yearwood Shelton. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Bland officiating. Interment will follow...

Jul 18, 2010

Mrs. Wilkes, daughter of the late Edward and Gladys Garner Archer, was a native of Sparta but had lived in Lincolnton most of her life. She enjoyed gardening, and loved her children. Also, she was a member of Goshen Baptist Church. Her pet, Snoopy, preceded her in death. Survivors: Husband: Robert F. "Chigger" Wilkes Daughters: Krystal Brantley Everett, Martinez...

Jul 17, 2010

Survivors include in addition to his wife, Mary R. Scroggins; include a son, Daniel Bussey, and his wife, Traci; daughters, Terrie Turner; Kellie Wilson, and her husband, Bobby, North Augusta, SC; Lonna Brady and her husband, Jeff, Baltimore, Maryland; and Cindy Scroggins, Asheville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Danny Turner, Jason Turner, Matthew Bussey, Brandy Wilson, Christopher Turner, Ashleigh Bussey, Meagan...

Jul 13, 2010

Mrs. Morton, a native of Wilkes County, had lived in California and in Lincoln County until returning to Wilkes County 14 years ago to live with her daughter. She was a retired seamstress and member of Rock United Methodist Church. Her husband, Walt Morton and parents, Clarence Stamey and Ruth Psalmond Hopkins, preceded her in death. Survivors: Two daughters:...

Jul 13, 2010

Jean Griswell Social Worker Dearing, Ga. - Mrs. Jean Griswell, 69 of Old Augusta Rd. entered into rest July 13, 2010 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Gerald Griswell. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Ferrell officiating. Mrs. Griswell was a lifelong resident...

Jul 12, 2010

Max "Bodie" Dixon Retired D.O.T. Stapleton, Ga. - Mr. Max Dixon, 75 of Purvis School Rd. entered into rest July 12, 2010 at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating. Interment will follow at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers...

Jul 12, 2010

Biography Mary Frances Hyman Retired Warren County Clerk of Superior Court Norwood, Ga. - Mrs. Mary Frances Davis Hyman, 74 of Cadley Road entered into rest July 12, 2010 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Byron Wesley Hyman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Beggs Funeral Home...

Jul 11, 2010

Mr. Bryan was born in South Carolina but had lived in Lincolnton most of his life having graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1989. He was a truck driver, owner/ operator who loved NASCAR, writing music and playing the guitar. His paternal grandfather, Sellars Bryan and maternal grandparents, James R. and Grace Wall, preceded him in death. Survivors:...

Jul 10, 2010

Ken Morris Retired Electrician Appling, Ga. - Mr. Kenneth Curry "Ken" Morris, 50 of Whiteoak Rd. entered into rest July 10, 2010 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 12, 2010 at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Morris was born in McDuffie County, Georgia and lived in Columbia County, Georgia most of his...

Jul 5, 2010

Jul 2, 2010

Jeff M. Wade, Sr. Painter Thomson, Ga. - Jeff Mitchell Wade, Sr. 45 of Wrens Hwy. entered into rest July 2, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R. B. Gaskins officiating. Mr. Wade, son of the late Willie Wade and the late Louise Bell Wade,...

Jun 28, 2010

Mr. Harold L. Phipps, 70, of Cameron died Monday, June 28, 2010 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Sandlick, West Virginia to the late George Phipps and Mamie Miller Phipps. Mr. Phipps was a landscape designer for many years and currently worked for Republic Waste Services on Brooks-Mangum Road in Cameron. In...