Obituaries

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 5, 2024

THOMSON, GA

Mrs. Faye Radford Greene, 88, Thomson, Georgia entered into rest peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Mrs. Greene was born in McDuffie County where she lived her entire life.  She graduated from Dearing High School, was a homemaker while her children were young and retired from SunTrust Bank after many...

Mar 1, 2024

Doyle Edward Capps passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born in the quaint town of Walhalla on March 26, 1958, to the late Roy Edward and Eva Waldrop Capps.

Growing up amidst the rolling hills of South Carolina, Doyle was a graduate of Walhalla High School. His love for the natural world...

Feb 28, 2024

Deborah Faye "Debbie" Gayton, 65, of Newtown Road, Washington, passed away on February 28, 2024, in Augusta after an extended illness.

A memorial service is planned for Monday, March 4, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton.

She was born in Wilkes County where she grew up helping her father in his upholstery...

Feb 18, 2024

Mrs. Inez McGill McWhorter, 97 longtime resident of the Double Branches Community of Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her residence.

The youngest daughter of the late Adolphus Cecil and Lillian Norman McGill, she was born on August 5, 1926 in Lincoln County. Inez grew up in Lincolnton and graduated from Lincolnton...