Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 23, 2023

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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...