Obituaries

Sep 10, 2008

Mr. Barden, son of the late Lee and Georgia Barden, was born in Columbia County but lived in Lincoln County most of his life. He recently retired after operating W.J. Barden Construction Co. for almost 40 years. Also, he was a member of Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Barden, and brothers,...

Sep 9, 2008

NICK WILEY WELDER Mr. Nicholas Duane (Nick) Wiley 25 of Ridge Rd. Thomson,GA entered into rest September 9, 2008 at MCG. He was the beloved son of Kathy M. Clements and the late Duane T. Wiley. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, September 11, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Pacer Blevins and Rob Sparks officiating....

Sep 9, 2008

RONALD JOHN FOWLER LOGISTICS MANAGER Mr. Ronald John Fowler of Martinez, GA entered into rest September 9, 2008 at the VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM,Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sonny Peevy officiating. Interment will follow at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Fowler was born in Cornersville, Tennessee and...

Sep 9, 2008

Mr. Dorn, son of the late Thomas M. and Mary Louise Deason, was a native of McCormick. A retired automobile salesman, he had served during WWII as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and McCormick United Methodist Church. Survivors: Brother: Leonard W. Dorn, Winterville, NC Sister- in- law:...

Sep 9, 2008

DANNY L. WILSON Mr. Danny L. Wilson of Quail Farm Road, Thomson,GA entered into rest September 9, 2008. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Randy and Mary Byrd officiating. Mr. Wilson was born in Lexington, Tenn. but lived in McDuffie County for the past 7...

Sep 4, 2008

ARTHUR B. TAYLOR, II MECHANIC Mr. Arthur B. Taylor II., 73 of Cherry St. Thomson, GA entered into rest September 04, 2008. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Harwell officiating. Mr. Taylor was born in Warren County and was the son of the late Arthur...

Aug 31, 2008

THOMAS REESE SHAW INDUSTRIES Mr. Earl Thomas Reese of Railroad St., Camak, GA entered into rest August 31, 2008 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Georgia B. Reese. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 02, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bryant Neal officiating. Interment will follow at Savannah Valley...

Aug 28, 2008

Aug 26, 2008

ELIJAH THOMAS (RED) HODGE, JR. RYDER TRUCK LINES Mr. Elijah Thomas (Red) Hodge of Rousseau Creek Road, Thomson, GA entered into rest August 26, 2008 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Mary B. Hodge. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 29, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Bennett officiating....

Aug 24, 2008

Mr. Saggus, son of the late Robert Alvin and Lizzie Lee Wilson Saggus, was a native of Lincoln County. He had lived in the Atlanta area for many years, and retired from Manning Produce. He was a member of the Forest Park Moose Club. Survivors: Wife: Cynthia Saggus Sons: Jeff Saggus, Scott Saggus, Ellis Saggus, Jeff Patton and Paul...

Aug 21, 2008

Mr. Turner, a native of Douglasville, married the former Terrie Scroggins on Nov. 13, 1981. Following retirement from the U.S. Army 16 years ago, he had been a resident of Forest Lake Estates. He had been employed by Garrett Aviation and was a substitute mail carrier. Also, he was a member of Faith Community Church. His mother, Edna Watkins Turner,...

Aug 16, 2008

LAYARD L. DURHAM RETIRED U. S. ARMY MR. LAYARD L. DURHAM 79 of Whiteoak Road, Appling,Georgia entered into rest August 16, 2008 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillie Bell Faulkner Durham. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Brewer officiating. Pallbearers...

Aug 10, 2008

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LORENE FISCHER RETIRED NURSE LORENE FISCHER 85 of Evans, GA entered into rest August 10, 2008 at Doctors Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Susannah Davis officiating. Mrs. Fischer was born in Royston, GA and was the daughter of the late George W....

Aug 1, 2008

Mr. Brangenberg, a native of Atlantic City, NJ, had lived in Lincoln County for the past 25 years. He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church and attended Abundant Life Church of God. His hobbies included wood carving and fishing. He also served our country in WWII as a member of the Naval Air Corps. He was preceded...

Jul 31, 2008

Jul 27, 2008

JOHN M. HARRIS RETIRED AIR FORCE JOHN M. HARRIS 58 of Thomson, GA entered into rest July 27, 2008 at Thomson Manor. He was the beloved husband of Jennie Harris. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Fort Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Phil Bray and Rev. Wayne Bruner officiating. Interment will follow in...

Jul 25, 2008

Dr. Dawkins, son of the late F.H. and Elizabeth Bunch Dawkins, was a native of Richmond County, Ga. He was raised in Lincoln County and was a 1964 graduate of Lincolnton High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. Then, he received a Master's Degree in Reading from Augusta College. Later,...

Jul 19, 2008

LINCOLNTON, GA., Mr. Melvin Edward Partridge, 89, 2631 Partidge Town Road, died Saturday (July 19, 2008) at Lake Crossing Health Care Facility, Leah, Georgia. Mr. Partrige was the beloved husband of Nannie Etheridge Partridge for 66 years, and the son of the late Eddie Miles and Nancy Jane Reynolds Partridge. Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday (July 21,...

Jul 11, 2008

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A native of Corbin, Kentucky, Mr. Hutton was a U.S. Army veteran, a coal miner and a paint and body technician. He had lived in Lincoln County for the past 15 years. Survivors: Wife:Beatrice Hutton Son: James Gregory Hutton, Lincolnton Daughters: Sharon Eiland, and Pamela Ciniello, both of Lincolnton 5 Grandchildren 3 Great- grandchildren

Jul 10, 2008

Biography CHRIS GIBBONS UNITED INSURANCE CHRIS GIBBONS 61 of Central Rd. Ext. Thomson,GA entered into rest July 10, 2008 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Betty Gibbons. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Sweetwater Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Garvin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will...