Obituaries

Obituaries

James Randolph Griswell

James Randolph Griswell

Oct 31, 2023

McDuffie County

James Randolph "Randy" Griswell, 78, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2023.

Randy was born on the Old Beckworth Place in Glascock County, Georgia on March 7, 1945, and has lived in McDuffie County most of his life.  He retired as a Supervisor for the Water Department at the City...

Linda Nell (Land)  Norman

Linda Nell (Land) Norman

Oct 30, 2023

Linda Nell Land Norman passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, in Athens, Georgia. She was born on December 14, 1948, in Lithia Springs, Georgia, to Harry Prentiss Land Sr. and Loyce Bright Land.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Pope's Chapel followed by the burial in the church...

Penny Jo Davis

Penny Jo Davis

Oct 29, 2023

McDuffie County

Penny Jo Davis, 61, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 29, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James Pyles and Daisy Teague Pyles-Evans; her sisters, Tina Pyles, Deborah Pyles, Rita Hightower and her stepfather, Frank Evans, Sr.

She lived most of her life in McDuffie County and...

Mrs. Mary Frances Page Clements

Mrs. Mary Frances Page Clements

Oct 28, 2023

Mary P. Clements

Obituary

Thomson, GA - Mrs. Mary Frances Page Clements of Unionville, NY, entered into rest on October 28, 2023, at the Belle Reve Senior Living in Milford, PA. She was the beloved wife of John S. Clements, Jr. for 43 years, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include daughter Mary...

David Franklin Merkerison, Jr.

David Franklin Merkerison, Jr.

Oct 23, 2023

McDuffie County

David Franklin Merkerison, Jr., 56, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2023.

David was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 7, 1967, grew up in Grovetown, Georgia and moved to Dearing, Georgia shortly before his marriage to Tina.  He was a carpenter by profession and a jack of most trades. ...

David Robert Crawley, Sr.

David Robert Crawley, Sr.

Oct 21, 2023

McDuffie County

David Robert Crawley, Sr. 80, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2023.  The family is not planning any arrangements at this time.  Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook.  Beggs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of David Robert Crawley, Sr.

Julia Schoolfield Kahn

Julia Schoolfield Kahn

Oct 21, 2023

Mrs. Julia Schoolfield Kahn, 67 entered into rest on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her residence.

Friends and family are invited to gather and share memories of Julia at a visitation on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 1:30 pm at Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton

Averie Jewel Miles

Averie Jewel Miles

Oct 20, 2023

McDuffie County

Averie Jewel Miles, 5, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest with her heavenly father on Friday, October 20, 2023.

She grew up in Dearing, Georgia, enjoyed camping, spending time at the lake, tubing, razor dirt bike riding and just full of fun.  She also enjoyed her baby dolls, loved spending time with her...

Celeste Holmes Walden

Celeste Holmes Walden

Oct 20, 2023

Celeste Renee Holmes Walden, 64 of Mt Zion Church Rd. Lincolnton passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at her residence.

Celeste was born in Augusta, Ga on February 10, 1959. She attended Laney High School and graduated in 1978 and had lived in Lincoln County for the past 45 years. She was baptized and attended Faith...

Christopher Todd Hayes

Christopher Todd Hayes

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Christopher Todd Hayes, 59 of Goldman Johnson Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his residence.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA 706-359-4117 is honored to serve the family of Mr. Christopher Todd Hayes.

Joanne Holloway Winn

Joanne Holloway Winn

Oct 19, 2023

Joanne Holloway Winn, affectionately known as Joanne, passed away peacefully in Augusta, Georgia, on October 19, 2023, at the age of 87. Born on February 16, 1936, in the Double Branches Community of Lincolnton, Georgia, Joanne was a beacon of kindness and warmth to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was raised in the Double Branches...

Charlene Ann Fournier

Charlene Ann Fournier

Oct 16, 2023

McDuffie County (Courtesy)

Charlene Ann Fournier, 61, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 16, 2023.  The arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.  Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook.  Beggs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Charlene...

Thomas "Tom" James Corbett

Thomas "Tom" James Corbett

Oct 15, 2023

Thomas "Tom" James Corbett born June 8th, 1963 in Jamaica Queens New York, has entered into rest at his home in Lincolnton Ga, at the age of 60. After moving from New York to Georgia in 1995, Tom worked in retail and delivery for 32 years before retiring as a district manager for Frito Lay. In his spare time,...

Julia Ann (Williams)  Turner

Julia Ann (Williams) Turner

Oct 13, 2023

Julia Ann Williams Turner, 63, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2023.

Mrs. Turner was born in Washington, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Thomson.  She had worked for Lake Crossing Health Center and in retail.  She enjoyed outdoors working in her yard, gardening, flowers, hummingbirds, and loved dancing.  Out of all the...

Walter "Jimmy" James Fullbright

Walter "Jimmy" James Fullbright

Oct 13, 2023

Walter James "Jimmy" Fullbright, 77, passed away on October 12, 2023 from what medical professionals term "heart failure." Jimmy's heart, however, succeeded in all the ways that matter most.

Jimmy was born on January 3, 1946 to Hazel and Dudley Fulbright and named after his uncle, W.J., who died in the Battle of the Bulge two years...

Kathy Jopling

Kathy Jopling

Oct 12, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Carr Jopling 73, loving wife of 49 years to Dr. William "Bill" Jopling, entered into rest on Thursday October 12, 2023.  She was born in Sandersville, Georgia to the late Thomas and Margaret Carr.

She graduated from Washington County High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Georgia Southern University.

Education...

Janet Bunch

Janet Bunch

Oct 12, 2023

Janet Bunch passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2023. Born on December 17, 1964, in Washington, Georgia, Janet was the daughter of George Allen and Wilma Henderson Bunch. Janet was a member of the First Methodist Church in Washington, and in recent years, she attended Hephzibah Baptist Church. Over the years, Janet amassed a remarkable collection...

Pat Thomas

Pat Thomas

Oct 7, 2023

Mr. Pat Thomas, affectionately known as PaPaw, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at Piedmont McDuffie in Thomson, Georgia. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 11, 1958, he was the cherished son of the late Jessie William Thomas and Ruby Rose Thomas.

A funeral service is planned for Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM at...

Charles Henry Gable

Charles Henry Gable

Oct 7, 2023

Charles Henry Gable, a man of faith and selfless devotion, passed away on October 7, 2023, in his hometown of McCormick, SC. Born on March 4, 1929, to the late Joseph Cott "J.C." and Sallie Mae Willis Gable, Charles was the embodiment of a true Christian gentleman and a shining example of the greatest generation that ever lived. Growing...

Harry Dean Noble

Harry Dean Noble

Oct 2, 2023

McDuffie County

To watch the service live, please click on the following link, https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY5NjYyMDI1MDI3NTE0NiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Harry Dean Noble, 63, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2023.

He was born on May 31, 1960 in Warren, Ohio. He was raised in Cortland, Ohio where he graduated from Maplewood High School in 1978....

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