Obituaries
Obituaries
Maria Magdalena Thomas
Dec 7, 2023
Maria Magdalena Thomas was born on September 23,1933 in Germany to the late Andreas and Magdalena Bollinger. She entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She is preceded by Paul L. Thomas, her spouse of 50 years and her son Paul Anthony Thomas (Sheri Thomas). She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter Rosita Maria Thomas and her...
Katheren Reese
Dec 7, 2023
McDuffie County
Katheren Johnson Reese, 81, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1942, in Gibson, Georgia, grew up in the Panhandle community and lived most of her life in Thomson, McDuffie County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Johnson and Lillian Rogers...
James Durham Cranford
Dec 6, 2023
James Durham Cranford
(COURTESY OBITUARY)
Easley, SC
James Durham Cranford, 69, husband of Donna Hiles Smith Cranford, of Easley, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Born in Thomson, GA, he was the son of the late Sara James and Newton Cranford, Sr.
Mr. Cranford was a retired carpenter and...
Sally Abigail (Beaver) Silvey
Nov 30, 2023
Sally Abigail Beaver Silvey, 50, passed away at her residence on Lindsey Road, Lincolnton on November 30, 2023. No services are planned at this time.
Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton, is honored to serve the family of Ms. Sally Beaver Silvey.
Teresa Diane (Hall) Allen
Nov 29, 2023
Mrs. Teresa Allen, a beacon of love and devotion, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, at Piedmont in Augusta, GA. Born on July 6, 1947, in Durham, NC, to Allen and Ruby Crawford Hall, Teresa lived a life marked by kindness, creativity, and unwavering support for her family.
Her funeral is planned for Monday, December 4,...
Earl Elam
Nov 29, 2023
Mr. Early "Earl" Elam, a cherished soul whose kindness touched many, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lincolnton, Georgia, on November 29, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on July 18, 1948, in the same town where he would later find eternal rest, Earl's life was one of dedication, love, and the sweetest melodies played on his...
Edward Marvin Shelton
Nov 28, 2023
McDuffie County
Mr. Edward Marvin Shelton, known to friends and family as Marvin, passed away peacefully at his home in Dearing, GA, on November 28, 2023. Born on October 11, 1941, in Wilkes County.
Marvin was a devoted family man, survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara Ann Shelton. He was a proud...
Patrick "Steve" Stephen Godsey Sr.
Nov 27, 2023
Patrick Stephen Godsey Sr., 62, mainly known as Steve, passed away peacefully in Washington, GA, on November 27, 2023. Steve was born in Elberton, GA, on January 15, 1961 to the late Floyd Godsey and Jean Taylor Godsey.
Graveside service will be Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 4:00 PM at the Washington Wilkes Memorial Garden, with a...
Edna (Partridge) Ashmore
Nov 26, 2023
Edna Virginia Partridge Ashmore, 80, known affectionately as Edna, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia, at Piedmont Hospital. Born in Lincolnton, Georgia on April 9, 1943, Edna was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ruby Story Partridge.
A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM at New...
Jacquelin Deloris (Capps) Myers (Courtesy Obituary)
Nov 23, 2023
(Courtesy Obituary)
Jacquelin Capps Myers October 3, 1939 – November 23, 2023
Jackie Myers passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023 at her home in Covington, Ga. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jack and Elizabeth Capps. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Liz Capps, brother, Steve, sister,...
James "Jimmy" Alexander Willingham
Nov 21, 2023
James Alexander "Jimmy" Willingham, 63 passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Journey Community Church with a visitation in the church sanctuary one hour prior to the service. Born on May 23, 1960 to the late Alex...
Gary "David" Broon
Nov 19, 2023
McDuffie County
Gary "David" Broon, 60, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 19, 2023.
David was born in Augusta, Georgia, on September 3, 1963, and grew up in Thomson, Georgia. He enjoyed yardwork, fishing, riding his bicycle, spending time outdoors, and loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was...
Donna Stonecypher Stamey
Nov 9, 2023
Obituary of Donna Stonecypher Stamey
Mrs. Donna Stamey, affectionately known as "Ma' D", passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 at her home with her husband and family at her side after a six-year battle with the peripheral neuropathy known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth. Born in Toccoa, Georgia on June 3, 1948, she was the cherished daughter of the...
Jeanelle "Jennie" Phillips
Nov 7, 2023
Columbia County
Jeanelle "Jennie" Phillips, 41, of Evans, Georgia, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Jennie grew up in Mitchell, graduated Glascock County Consolidated High School, earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia Southern University in Child and Family Development and earned her LPN Degree at Augusta Technical College. She was Baptist...
Samuel Tildon Downs
Nov 6, 2023
McDuffie County
Samuel Tildon Downs, 83, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 6, 2023.
Samuel was born in Gibson, Georgia on August 16, 1940, grew up in Glascock County, moved to Harlem in 1969, lived most of his adult life in Harlem and relocated to the Dearing area just this year. He was...
William "Larry" Luke
Nov 6, 2023
McDuffie County
William "Larry" Luke, 78, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 6, 2023.
Larry was born in Thomson, Georgia on February 21, 1945, grew up in McDuffie County and was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County. He was Baptist by faith and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He served his County...
Joe Michael Wolf
Nov 4, 2023
Warren County
Joe Michael "Micky" Wolf, 71, Norwood, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 4, 2023.
Micky was born in Palm Beach, Florida on December 23, 1951, before relocating to Norwood, Georgia, where he lived most of his adult life. He enjoyed working outside, spending time with his animals and loved spending time with...
Wendell "Stan" Bartles
Nov 2, 2023
Columbia County
Wendell "Stan" Bartles, 70, of Appling, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2023.
Stan was born on March 20, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up in rural Columbia County, was Baptist by faith, and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Stan was a devoted family man who enjoyed farming, raising...
Bernard "Ben" Eugene Miller
Oct 31, 2023
Bernard Eugene "Ben" Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, on October 31, 2023. Born on March 7, 1949, in Cumberland, Maryland, Ben was a cherished member of his community and will be remembered fondly for his selfless, gentle, and kind nature. Ben graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1967 before...
Richard Leonard Dubois
Oct 31, 2023
Taliaferro County
Richard Leonard DuBois, 83, of Crawfordville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2023.
Richard was born on May 12, 1940, in Putnam, Connecticut, and grew up in the embrace of the Catholic Church. He later joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA, where he met...
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