Obituaries

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...

Feb 6, 2024

Ellie Margaree Callaway Jones passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at the age of 94, in Evans, Georgia. Born on February 12, 1929, in Washington, Georgia, Ellie was one of thirteen children to the late Robert and Nellie Carlton Callaway. Her early years were spent on the family's dairy farm in Wilkes County, where she developed a lifelong...

Jan 30, 2024

Edna Gail McCamish, known affectionately as Gail to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, in Tignall, GA. Born on November 4, 1953, in Kansas City, KS, Gail was the cherished daughter of the late Clarence and Stella Brown Haislip.

Gail spent the first 40 years of her life in Kansas City, Kansas....

Jan 30, 2024

McDuffie County

Bennie Whitfield Jones, Jr., 81, entered into eternal rest on January 30, 2024, in his home "At Home Senior Living", Thomson, Georgia.

He was born in Newnan, Georgia on November 20, 1942, grew up in the Newnan area until he graduated and attended college where he earned his Bachelor's Degree with honors in...

Jan 30, 2024

Lucy Jane Richards, a cherished centenarian, whose vivacious spirit and unwavering love for her family illuminated the lives of those around her, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, in Appling, Georgia.

Born on July 18, 1925, in Elberton, Georgia to the late Thomas Roy and Carrie Dixon Allgood. She grew up in Elberton and made her...

Jan 27, 2024

In Memory of Margaret Ann (Hatfield) Bradley

Margaret Ann (Hatfield) Bradley, deeply loved wife, mother, and grandmother, fought a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease until the age of 85. Maggie's bright eyes, feisty spirit, creativity, humor, and fierce devotion to her family and friends have inspired a rich legacy.

A resident of Greensboro,...

Jan 24, 2024

McDuffie County

Anne Elenor Hutt Norris, 92, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2024, at the home of her daughter-in-law, Debbie Norris.

Anne was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 23, 1931, lived a long fruitful life and loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was predeceased by...

Jan 24, 2024

McDuffie County

Alline Fair Newman, 98, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2024.

Alline was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, grew up in Marble, North Carolina and lived there for many years and has lived in McDuffie County for about 15 years.  She was Baptist by faith and a member of Washington Heights...

Jan 21, 2024

Thomson, Georgia

Jason Brandon Timmerman, 54, Thomson, Georgia, went to his eternal rest on January 21, 2024.

Jason was born in Asheville, North Carolina, lived most of his life in Thomson, Georgia and is the son of John Preston Timmerman and Ann Campbell Timmerman. He was a 1987 graduate of Thomson High School and played...

Jan 19, 2024

Lincoln County

Mrs. Eleanor Elizabeth Heaton, 73, Lincolnton, Georgia, entered into rest on January 19, 2024, with family at her side.

Eleanor was born in Augusta, Georgia and was the daughter of Lawrence Chavous (L.D.) and Beannie Chavous. She was a mill worker until her retirement who enjoyed crafts, the outdoors, cooking, her dogs, and...

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...

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.

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...

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...