Obituaries

Dec 23, 2009

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Sam was born November 2, 1949 in Piedmont, SC . He was the oldest child of the late Charlie and Willie Mae Reeves. He was employed at Washington Ford and a beloved member of the community. For all who knew him, he will always be remembered as an avid fisherman with a funny story...

Dec 22, 2009

Mr. Roland Ray Corbett, Jr. of Remsen Rd. died Tues., Dec. 22, 2009 at University Hospital, Augusta. Mr. Corbett a native of Hackensack, NJ had lived in Long Island, NY most of his life. After retirement as a bread salesman, he and his wife moved to Lincoln County. Afterwards, his wife, Ida Marie, a former Rockette, passed away. He...

Dec 22, 2009

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Mr. Joshua Ferqueron died Dec. 22, 2009 at his residence in Florida. A native of Florida, he had just graduated as a message therapist. Survivors include his parents, Forrest Ferqueron of Georgia and Jo Massaro of St Petersburg; a half brother, Asa; a half sister Zoey, both of Georgia and maternal grandparents, Prudy and Sam Massaro of Indian...

Dec 21, 2009

Carolyn W. Brewer Georgia Pacific Thomson, Ga. - Mrs. Carolyn Whitaker Brewer, 59 of Fluker St. entered into rest December 21, 2009. She was the wife of the late Roy Carroll Brewer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel in Thomson with Rev. Charles Broome officiating. Interment will...

Dec 21, 2009

John W. Whitman Thomson, Ga. - Mr. John Wayne Whitman, 70 of Idas Drive entered into rest December 21, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Stokes, Rev. Rodney Bishop and Tara Bishop officiating. Mr. Whitman was born in Greene County but lived in Thomson most...

Dec 19, 2009

Mrs. Spratlin was the daughter of the late Samuel Wesley and Reesie Burton Drinkard and a lifelong resident of Lincoln County. Beginning in 1976, she served as the secretary of the vocational department for the Lincoln County Board of Education and retired in 1989. Following her retirement she became the director of the Lincolnton Housing Authority. Mrs. Spratlin was...

Dec 14, 2009

Biography Lois Slaydon Perkins Augusta, Ga. -Mrs. Lois Slaydon Perkins, 98, of Kentwood Nursing Facility entered into rest December 14, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence W. Perkins. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John F. Barnes officiating. Graveside services will be...

Dec 13, 2009

John E. Stier Uniroyal Controller Thomson, Ga. - Mr. John E. Stier, 89, of Chestnut Drive entered into rest December 13, 2009. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Stier. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Edward O'Connor as celebrant. Interment will follow...

Dec 13, 2009

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Mrs. Irene Carney Schmeelk, 88, entered into rest on Dec. 13, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Sat., Dec. 19 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Washington, Ga. Mrs. Schmeelk, daughter of the late John and Millie Ward Carney, was a native of Lebanon, Ct. A resident of Thompson, Ct....

Dec 10, 2009

Biography Virginia J. Neal Mitchell, Ga. -Mrs. Virginia Johnson Neal, 79 of Hwy 102 West entered into rest December 10, 2009 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Bryant Neal. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James M. Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow...

Dec 10, 2009

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Mr. Lamar Goolsby, 92, Double Branches Rd, died Thurs., Dec. 10, 2009 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Lincoln County, he was an active member of Double Branches Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and was also a member of the Men's Sunday School Class. Mr. Goolsby was a retired carpenter and son of the...

Dec 2, 2009

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Mr. Neal Jones, 54, of Thomson Highway, Lincolnton, Ga died Wed., Dec. 2, in Elbert County. Mr. Jones was a lifelong resident of Lincolnton and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He had worked for C. E. Minerals, Martin's Fireproofing and was currently employed by Wilson Industrial in Elberton, GA. Survivors include his wife, Robin; two sons,...

Dec 2, 2009

Mr. Holloway, a lifelong resident of McCormick was the son of the late Frank and Carrie Seigler Holloway. He served in the Korean Conflict and was employed for 38 years by Milliken Mills. Later, he worked for Wal-Mart in Greenwood for 14 years. He was an active member of Republican United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer, and...

Nov 20, 2009

Inez Humphries Inez Humphries , 81 , passed away Friday November 20 , 2009 in M.C.G. Medical Center , Augusta , Georgia following a short illness . The O'Brien , Florida resident was born October 5 , 1928 in Suwannee County,Florida , she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Branford and a member of the "young at...

Nov 14, 2009

Biography Virginia Durham Smith Retired Bellsouth Thomson, Ga. -Mrs. Virginia Durham Smith, 83 of Michael St. entered into rest November 14, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Thomas A. "Billy" Smith. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM , Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Reese officiating. Interment will follow at...

Nov 13, 2009

Biography Iris Shurley Stanley Retired Garland/Health Tex Appling, Ga. -Mrs. Iris Shurley Cartledge Stanley, 88 entered into rest November 13, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Stanley and the late Merrell Cartledge. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM , Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ron Hankal and...

Nov 13, 2009

Mr. Harold D. Bieber, Sr. Lincolnton, GA. Mr. Harold Bieber, 62, of West Hill Rd. died Fri., Nov. 13 at Doctors Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov 17th at 3pm Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson with the Rev. Chris Platt officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Thomson. Pallbearers will be: Steve Swift, Ricky Whitaker, Alan Young,...

Nov 13, 2009

Mrs. Lorena Burke Goolsby, 88, of Maxim Rd., died Fri. Nov. 13th at Lake Crossing Health Care in Appling. Funeral services will be held Sun., Nov. 15th at 3PM at Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. James James and Donald Brady officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Goolsby, daughter of the late Ace and...

Nov 13, 2009

Mrs. Danner was a native of Lincoln County and a member of Loco Baptist Church. Survivors include a son: Rev. Allen Danner and wife, Sharon; two grandsons: Dant Danner and wife Katie of Marietta, and Tadd Danner and wife Tiffany of Dallas,; a granddaughter, Danielle Danner of Lincolnton and a Great - Grandson, Gabe Danner of Marietta Friends may...

Nov 12, 2009

Biography Dorothy L. " Dot" Dunaway Assistant Director Thomson, Ga. - Mrs. Dorothy L. Dunaway, 63 of Lincolnton Hwy entered into rest November 12, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Joe Dunaway. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Revs. Lori Blocker, David Jenkins and Sonny Peevy...