Obituaries

Obituaries

Sadie (Connally)  Strother

Sadie (Connally) Strother

Dec 16, 2023

Warren County

Sadie Strother "Gramma", age 93, passed away in her home, Saturday, December 15, 2023, in Warrenton, Georgia with her family by her side.

Sadie was born and raised in Ruskin, FL.  She would come to Thomson, Georgia, to visit family, but as a teenager, she met Albert and in 1949 he went off...

Faye (Lazenby)  Dye

Faye (Lazenby) Dye

Dec 15, 2023

Mrs. Faye Lazenby Dye, 74, of Wrightsboro Rd., Thomson, GA went to be with Our Lord and Savior on December 15, 2023.

Faye was born on February 20, 1949 to the late Beal Lazenby, Jr.  and the late Irene Duckworth Lazenby. She lived most of her life in McDuffie County. Faye was a hairdresser and owned and...

Sara Barnett

Sara Barnett

Dec 14, 2023

Cherokee County

Sara Warr Langford Barnett, 93, of Woodstock, Georgia

Sara Barnett was a woman of deep faith throughout her life.  She loved Jesus and she went to be with him on December 14, 2023.  She took her last breaths as her daughters sang "Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling" and "I'll Fly Away".  She...

Joe Ogletree

Joe Ogletree

Dec 14, 2023

McDuffie County

Mr. William Joseph Ogletree, known to friends and family as "Joe" aka The Rhymin' Clown, passed away peacefully at his home in Thomson, Georgia, on December 14, 2023.

He was born on March 5, 1956, in Richmond County.  Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Verne Eden Ogletree and Marjorie Holzendorf Ogletree;...

Alice Yvonne Arrington Kitchens

Alice Yvonne Arrington Kitchens

Dec 13, 2023

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McDuffie County

Alice Yvonne Arrington Kitchens, 79, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Harry L. Kitchens, Sr.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Paul Royce Arrington and Bessie...

Beulah Treadway Fain

Beulah Treadway Fain

Dec 12, 2023

Mrs. Beulah Treadway Fain passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, at the age of 96 in Elberton, Georgia. She was born in Henderson County, North Carolina, on November 8, 1927,

The daughter of the late Pearline Wright Treadway, Beulah grew up surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Appalachian mountains. Her early years were spent in...

Thomas Gordon Mcbrayer

Thomas Gordon Mcbrayer

Dec 11, 2023

McDuffie County

Thomas Gordon McBrayer passed away on December 11, 2023.  Tommy graduated from Thomson High School and the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.

He made his home in Savannah, Georgia for many years before retiring in Thomson.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Brenda Smith McBrayer; sons,...

Levi Schmidt

Levi Schmidt

Dec 11, 2023

Wilbur Levi Schmidt, known affectionately as Levi by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023, at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia. Born on March 19, 1946, in Farmville, Virginia, Levi's journey through life was marked by dedication, warmth, and an unquenchable zest for life. Levi grew up on a dairy farm in the beautiful foothills...

Ronald Glenn Henson

Ronald Glenn Henson

Dec 10, 2023

McDuffie County

Ronald Glenn Henson, aged 77 years, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 10, 2023.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 22, 1946 and later moved to Evansville, Indiana where he graduated from Harrison High in 1964. Ron  then attended Indiana State University, where he was a member of...

Maria Magdalena Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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...

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