Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

Jan 2, 2024

Wilkes County

Mrs. Sarah Nell Myers, 81, Washington, Georgia, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Robert Gene "Bobby" Myers.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, William Fred Eberhardt, Sr. and Laura Escoe  Eberhardt Taylor; her brothers, William Fred Eberhardt, Jr. and George Eberhardt; her sisters,...

Jan 1, 2024

Richard Albert Post, known affectionately as Rick to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, in McCormick, South Carolina. Born on May 19, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, Rick was a man of intelligence, deep faith, and boundless creativity.

Raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan, Rick was the son of Alice and Marion Post. He...

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Milton Hall, 75, of Neals Mill Rd., Dearing, GA entered into rest December 28, 2023.

Kenneth was born in Griffin, Georgia to the late Milton T. Hall and the late Margaret Searcy Hall. He grew up in Harlem, Georgia and was a 1966 graduate of Harlem High School. Following high school, Kenneth attended ABAC...

Dec 26, 2023

Richmond County

James "Jim" Donald Price, 91, Augusta, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2023.

James was born in Wilkes County, Georgia on May 12, 1932. He lived most of his life in Aiken, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia.  James was Postmaster in Aiken before being promoted to Augusta in 1975, where he...