Obituaries

Obituaries

Katherine Martin

Katherine Martin

Jan 18, 2024

Columbia County

Mrs. Katherine Marie Ann Martin, 74, Grovetown, Georgia, went to her eternal rest on January 18, 2024.

Katherine was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the daughter of the late John Meagher and Joan Gallus Meagher. She was a master gardener and insurance clerk for many years until her retirement. She loved...

Mary Neil Dill

Mary Neil Dill

Jan 16, 2024

Mary Neil Thompson Dill, known affectionately as "Ma", left this world on January 16, 2024, at the age of 93, surrounded by the love of her family in Augusta, Ga.

Born along with a twin sister, Monteal on July 29, 1930, in Loganville, Ga, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Trummie Still Thompson.

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Clarence Vernon Bouknight

Clarence Vernon Bouknight

Jan 15, 2024

MSGT Clarence Vernon Bouknight US Air Force Ret. passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, in Lincolnton, Georgia. He was 77 years old.

Born on March 16, 1946, in West Columbia, South Carolina to the late George W. and Maris Buff Bouknight, Clarence was a graduate of Brookland Cayce High School. His commitment to service was evident...

John "Wayne" Chalker

John "Wayne" Chalker

Jan 14, 2024

McDuffie County

John "Wayne" Chalker, 86, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2024.

Wayne was born in Warren County on November 23, 1937, and he lived most of his life in McDuffie County.  He was the owner/operator of Happy Valley Store and Chalker Construction until his retirement.  Wayne was Baptist by faith...

Juanita (Holliman)  Johnson

Juanita (Holliman) Johnson

Jan 14, 2024

Thomson, Georgia

Mrs. Juanita Holliman Johnson, 90, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2024.

Juanita was born in Dearing, GA to the late Albert Wilbur Holliman, Sr. and the late Carolyn Russell Holliman. She retired from Jefferson Energy as a customer service representative after many years of service.  Juanita was a past...

Gertie Powell

Gertie Powell

Jan 12, 2024

Thomson, GA

Gertie Nanette Powell, 94, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was the wife of the late Bobby Wilson Powell. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Harry James and Bertie Rhoden James and her son, Bob Murphy.

Mrs. Powell was born in Augusta, Georgia, grew...

Lisa Stevenson

Lisa Stevenson

Jan 12, 2024

Thomson, Georgia

Lisa Greenway Stevenson, 62, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2024.

Lisa was born on October 14, 1961, to the late Edward Greenway and the late Lucretia Murphy Greenway. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Georgia Carolina Siding. Lisa's priority was teaching her family and the...

Georgia Beatie (Thigpen)  Reese

Georgia Beatie (Thigpen) Reese

Jan 12, 2024

Mrs. Georgia B. Reese, 92, of Railroad Street, Camak, GA went to be with her loving Savior January 12, 2024.

Georgia B. was born in Glascock County and was the daughter of the late George Thigpen and the late Mary Lou Hobbs Thigpen. She was a homemaker and worked at Rachel's Café and Court Square for many...

Kathie Louise (Street)  Reid

Kathie Louise (Street) Reid

Jan 12, 2024

Mrs. Kathie Street Reid, 71, of Thomson, Georgia entered into rest January 12, 2024.

She was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Robert Street and Jolene Golf. Kathie was preceded in death by her brother Perry Street and her beloved husband, Conny "Mack" Reid.

Kathie worked for many years as a civilian for the...

Roy Eugene "Gene" Palmer

Roy Eugene "Gene" Palmer

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Roy Eugene "Gene" Palmer, 87, of Thomson, GA entered into rest January 11, 2024.

Mr. Palmer was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and the son of the late Edward Palmer and the late Marie Cox Palmer. Gene was the youngest of 13 children. He served in the United States Marines. Mr. Palmer was retired...

Martin Hawse Burgess

Martin Hawse Burgess

Jan 11, 2024

Martin Hawse Burgess passed away in the presence of his loving wife on January 11, 2024 at his home in Washington, Georgia. Martin was a lifelong resident of Wilkes County as he was born in his home on December 13, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents J.C. and Mary Burgess, his brother John Burgess, and his...

Lorene Williamson Mayo

Lorene Williamson Mayo

Jan 10, 2024

Warren County

Lorene Mayo, age 79, joined her heavenly father on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  Lorene also known to many as meme, was a remarkable woman known for her kindness and dedication to her family.  Meme was a sweet, precious soul whose absence will be deeply felt by those who knew and loved her.

Lorene...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Bales

Robert "Bobby" Lee Bales

Jan 10, 2024

McDuffie County

Robert "Bobby" Lee Bales, 81, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2024.

Bobby was born in Washington, Georgia on August 6, 1942, and grew up and was a lifelong resident of Thomson, Georgia.  He was a retired truck driver and welder and owner/operator of Bales Trucking.  Bobby enjoyed fishing, being...

John Raymond Allen

John Raymond Allen

Jan 8, 2024

Taliaferro County

John R. Allen, 93, Crawfordville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2024.

John was born in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Wisconsin Dells and lived most of his life in the Atlanta and Crawfordville area.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a Forester and...

Dorothy Ruth Moss

Dorothy Ruth Moss

Jan 8, 2024

McDuffie County

Thomson, GA – Dorothy Ruth Moss, 82, entered into rest on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Ms. Moss was born in Sunfield, Illinois to the late William and Ruth Draege.  She was an employee of Western Hill Country Club and made many friends during her career.  She enjoyed a good game of bowling and...

Allen Wayne Powell

Allen Wayne Powell

Jan 8, 2024

Columbia County

Grovetown, GA - Allen Wayne Powell, 77, loving husband of 53 years of Karon Powell, entered into rest on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Mr. Powell was the son of the late Allen Powell and Lucille Sutherland Powell.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, the river, listening to music, anything outdoors,  and eating...

Gerald A Marlette

Gerald A Marlette

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. Gerald Amber Marlette, known affectionately to friends and family as Jerry, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at his residence in Lincolnton, Georgia. Born on Christmas Day in 1936, to Wayne and Augusta Panozzo Marlette in Detroit, Michigan, Jerry lived a life marked by kindness, courage, and a spirit of adventure. Mr. Marlette was raised in Sesser,...

Stanley Gregory Hall

Stanley Gregory Hall

Jan 7, 2024

McDuffie County

Thomson, GA – Stanley Gregory Hall, Sr., 68, loving husband of 28 years of Theresa K. Cullars Hall, entered into rest on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Mr. Hall was the son of the late Albert Hall, Sr. and Eula A. Harris Hall.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family....

Jeanette (Lyons)  Cullinan

Jeanette (Lyons) Cullinan

Jan 6, 2024

McDuffie County

Jeanette Lyons Cullinan, 85, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 06, 2024.

Mrs. Jeanette was born in Mitchell, Georgia to the late Willie Dewitt Lyons and Louise Story Lyons.  She worked for Sophie's Resturant, owned Sophie's Returant for a period of time and worked at Chalker's Chevron and Deli and shared...

Debra Lynne Provost

Debra Lynne Provost

Jan 3, 2024

Debra Lynne Turner Provost, a cherished mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Washington, Ga., on January 3, 2024, at the age of 65.

Debra, was born on July 19, 1958, in Jackson, MS, to the late James and Betty Jo Young Turner. She grew up in Brandon, MS and pursued her education...

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