Obituaries

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...

Feb 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of Estelle Lee Ruleman

Estelle Lee Ruleman, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 21, 1937 to Dorothy N. Poe (Bauer) and Edgar Allen Poe in Laurel, Maryland.  She was a beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, and cherished friend.

Estelle's...

Feb 15, 2024

McDuffie County

Rhonda Tankersley Byrd, 53, Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on February 15, 2024.

Rhonda was born at Fort Sill, in Lawton, Oklahoma on July 30, 1970, and has most recently lived in Thomson, Georgia.  She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Rhonda's survivors include her husband, Victor Byrd; her...

Feb 15, 2024

McDuffie County

John Thomas Hermes, 69, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2024.

John was born in Frankfurt, Germany on September 16, 1954, grew up in a military family, lived most of his life in Gering, Nebraska until he made his home in Thomson, Georgia in 2016.  He was Catholic by faith...

Feb 10, 2024

Mr. Mitchell Fain, 74 of Fain Rd., Tignall entered into rest on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Nancy Hart Nursing Home, Elberton.

Mr. Fain, son of the late Friskco and Nelda Scott Fain was born in Wilkes County on October 23, 1949. He resided in the Delhi- Beulah Communities of Wilkes County all of his life. When...

Feb 9, 2024

James Lamar McKinney, known affectionately to friends and family as Lamar, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia, just shy of his 92nd birthday. Born on February 11, 1932, in Lincoln County, Georgia, Lamar was the son of the late James L. McKinney and Pauline Linnenkohl McKinney. He grew up in Wilkes County and graduated from...

Feb 7, 2024

Harold Leroy Aaron, a man of remarkable skill and boundless dedication, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, in Greenwood, SC. Born on June 12, 1938, in Panama City, Florida, he was the son of the late Leroy and Jessie Dowdy Aaron.

After high school, Harold answered the call of duty and joined the United States Navy...

Feb 6, 2024

Madison County, Illinois

Mrs. Gladys Anne Kane, 91, entered into rest on February 6, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Granite City, Illinois.

Mrs. Kane was born August 17, 1932, to the late William Henry Jackson and the late Mary Magdalene Minke.  She was married to Allen D "Brudge" Kane for 54 years before his passing...