Obituaries

Obituaries

Tandy Presnell

Tandy Presnell

Aug 28, 2023

William Tandy Presnell, known affectionately as Tandy died on Monday, August 28, 2023 in McCormick, South Carolina. Born on January 31, 1950, Tandy lived a life full of adventure and love, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. Tandy was born in Greeneville, Tennessee, but his family moved to North Augusta, South Carolina...

Neal Hamilton Ray

Neal Hamilton Ray

Aug 26, 2023

Neal Hamilton Ray, of Norwood, Georgia and formerly of Atlanta, died peacefully on August 26, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia of Parkinson's/Lewy Body Dementia complications.  He was born on February 25, 1942 to the late Jack Bowdoin Ray and Jane Hamilton Ray of Norwood.

Following graduation from Warren County High School, Neal did a post-graduate year at the...

Clifford Alvin Chafin

Clifford Alvin Chafin

Aug 25, 2023

COURTESY OBITUARY FOR BERRY FUNERAL HOME

Clifford Alvin Chafin, 92, of Washington, GA passed away peacefully at his home, surronded by his immediate family, on August 25, 2023 .

Alvin was a retired veteran of the United States Army and Navy, and proudly served his country in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was preceded...

Cynthia Eubanks Hobbs

Cynthia Eubanks Hobbs

Aug 25, 2023

McDuffie County

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Cynthia Eubanks Hobbs, 78, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2023.

Mrs. Hobbs was born in Augusta, Georgia to the late Cecil and Dorothy Eubanks.  She was a graduate of Richmond Academy and was formally employed as...

Reba Chalker Allen

Reba Chalker Allen

Aug 23, 2023

McDuffie County

Reba Chalker Allen, 87, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2023.

Reba was born in Warren County on January 18, 1936, grew up in Warren County until she left home, went to work, married and started her family.  She was Baptist by faith, a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and...

John Vincent Davis

John Vincent Davis

Aug 16, 2023

John Vincent Davis, 67, Thomson, Georgia,  devoted and loving husband of Jennifer Nicole Davis, entered into eternal rest on August 16, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Davis was born in Manchester, Jamaica to the late William Evers Newman and Icy Whitby Newman  He was employed by the United States Postal Service as a Tractor- Trailer operator. Mr....

Elisha Vinson Studdard

Elisha Vinson Studdard

Aug 16, 2023

McDuffie County

Elisha Vinson Studdard., 60, entered into eternal rest on August 16,  2023.

Mrs. Studdard was born in Dover, Georgia to the late Louis Vinson and Mary Moore Vinson and she lived most of her life in Thomson.  Elisha had retired from ServPro Fire and Water Restoration of Augusta.  She loved her family and...

James E Bolton Iii

James E Bolton Iii

Aug 14, 2023

James Elliott Bolton III, fondly known as "Jim," entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2023. Born on December 14, 1949, in Tampa, Florida, Jim was a beacon of light and a source of inspiration to his family, friends, and the community of Lincolnton, Georgia, where he spent his final years. Jim was a devoted husband to his beloved...

Patricia Ann Dean

Patricia Ann Dean

Aug 12, 2023

Patricia Ann Dean, 70, entered into rest on August 12, 2023 at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia

Cheryl Adkins

Cheryl Adkins

Aug 11, 2023

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Cheryl Adkins,  age 55 , of Covington, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2023.

Cheryl was born and lived most of her life in Thomson.  She graduated from Thomson High School and Phillips Junior College. For several years,  she drove a school...

Nobie (Wansley)  Keener

Nobie (Wansley) Keener

Aug 8, 2023

Nobie Wansley Keener, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, left us

on August 8, 2023, at home in Monroe, Georgia. She was born to William

(Ike) Wansley and Grace Beard Wansley, on March 11, 1940, in Washington,

Georgia. Nobie was a true southern lady who touched many lives with her

...

Tracy H. Brown

Tracy H. Brown

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. Tracy Haskell Brown

Lincolnton, GA

Tracy Haskell Brown, 83, loving husband of Thelma Brown, entered into rest Thursday, August 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with lung disease. He passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Tracy was born on July 27, 1940 and was one of three sons of Bennie...

Romie Beckum

Romie Beckum

Jul 30, 2023

Romie Hewett Beckum met his Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife, Edith Peeler Beckum on July 30th, 2023 at the age of 90 years old.

Romie was born on June 5, 1933 in Wrens, Ga to his parents Johnny Eugene Beckum and Ethal Stapleton Beckum. He was the brother of five siblings. He was raised...

Polly M. Holloway

Polly M. Holloway

Jul 26, 2023

Polly Mae Holloway, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, in McCormick, South Carolina. Born on June 7, 1934, in Laurens, South Carolina, Polly was a beacon of positivity and joy to all who knew her. Polly was a proud graduate of John de la Howe School and a dedicated member of the...

Judson "Bubba" Richard Lazenby, Sr.

Judson "Bubba" Richard Lazenby, Sr.

Jul 25, 2023

Thomson, Georgia

Judson Richard "Bubba" Lazenby, Sr. , 75, entered into eternal rest on July 25, 2023.

Bubba was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County and the son of the late Beal "JR" Lazenby and the late Irene Duckworth Lazenby. He graduated from Thomson High School and played football for the Thomson Bulldogs. Bubba was...

Jeanette Williford Reese Jenkins

Jeanette Williford Reese Jenkins

Jul 24, 2023

Columbia County

Jeanette Reese Jenkins, 87, of Grovetown, GA, entered into rest on July 24, 2023. She was born in Edgehill, GA on June 9, 1936, the sixth child of eleven to Hartwell and Florie Williford. Jeanette had such a beautiful spirit.

Jeanette, "Net", to those whom she held dear, was a woman with an...

Robert Louis Moomaw, Jr.

Robert Louis Moomaw, Jr.

Jul 23, 2023

Edgefield County

Robert Louis Moomaw, Jr., 60, North Augusta, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on July 23, 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.

COURTESY OBITUARY

Deloris Ann (Faircloth)  Sims

Deloris Ann (Faircloth) Sims

Jul 21, 2023

Mrs. Deloris Ann Faircloth Sims, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on April 21, 1945, in Chatham County, Georgia. Her childhood was marked by travels across the globe, owing to her stepfather's career in the US Army. This exposure to diverse cultures and...

Grady "Buddy" Alfred Kelley, Jr.

Grady "Buddy" Alfred Kelley, Jr.

Jul 20, 2023

McDuffie County

Grady "Buddy" Alfred Kelley, Jr., 80, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

He was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 17, 1943, and has lived most of his life in McDuffie County in the Dearing area.  Buddy retired from Ft. Gordon as the Paint & Body Maintenance Supervisor. ...

Deborah Powers Mctier

Deborah Powers Mctier

Jul 20, 2023

McDuffie County

Mrs. Deborah Powers McTier, 80, of Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

Mrs. Mctier was born in Union Point, Georgia at home, but lived most of her life in McDuffie County.  She was the daughter of Foster Powers and Ralphine Lunceford Powers.  Deborah retired...

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