Obituaries

Jun 24, 2023

JOHNNY PILCHER REEVES ("RINGO")

Augusta - The Good Lord called Johnny Pilcher Reeves, 77, Home on June 24, 2023, at 4 am, the exact time he eagerly arose many mornings to walk the dogs and get a jump on the day, the go-getter that he was.

Left to carry on his memory and legacy, his...

Jun 16, 2023

Evans, GA - Mr. Randall Douglas Hardaway, 88, entered into rest on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pat McGee Hardaway, former Probate Judge of Columbia County.  While we are saddened by his passing, we take comfort in knowing that he &...

Jun 15, 2023

Ms. Betty Jean Partridge Brown, 82, of Georgia Highway 220 West, passed away on June 15, 2023, surrounded by her children at her residence.

A graveside service is planned for Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2:30 PM at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends following the service.

Betty, the daughter of...

Jun 13, 2023

McDuffie County

Edward "Raymond" Adams, 77, of Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2023.

Raymond was born in Augusta, Georgia on May 23, 1946, was a lifelong resident of Dearing, Georgia, a 1964 graduate of Thomson High School and earned an Associate's Degree from Abraham Baldwin College.  He worked for Culpepper Lumber...

Jun 12, 2023

McDuffie County

Charles Lee Highfill, III, 47, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2023.

Lee was born in Thomson, Georgia on October 31, 1975, has lived in Thomson all his life and was the manager of South Eastern Building Supply.  He enjoyed ATV and motorcycle  riding, boating, hunting and fishing.  Lee...

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Jane Young Alley, 69, of Thomson, GA, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James Foster Young, III and Faye Hitt Young. Mary Jane grew up in Thomson and attended Thomson High School. She lived most of her life in the McDuffie and Richmond County area. As a Master...

Jun 12, 2023

Mr. Dwain Irvin Moss, Sr. passed into eternity on Monday, June 12, 2023, at his

residence. He was born on April 10, 1949, to the late Guy Irvin Moss and Sara Mann

Moss. He lived his entire life in Lincolnton surrounded by family and friends, immersed

in the history of the town and...

Jun 11, 2023

Robert "Bob" Osborne Dobyne, Jr., 92 of Keene St., Martinez, Ga. entered into rest on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at The Cooper House Personal Care Home, Lincolnton, Ga.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11 am at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with entombment following in the mausoleum.

Mr. Dobyne, son of...

Jun 11, 2023

McDuffie County

Billy "Pete" Hudson, Jr., 65, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2023, as his residence.

Pete was born on May 20, 1958, in Thomson, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County.  Pete was Baptist by faith and a member of Dearing Baptist Church.  Pete loved driving semi-trucks, running...

Jun 6, 2023

Robert Wyman Reese, 79, Norwood, Georgia, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  He was born on November 25, 1943, to the late Wyman Pilcher Reese and Mable Johnson Reese.

Mr. Reese, grew up in Warren County, Georgia, served his country in the National Guard from March 1964 – November 1969, after 40 years he retired...

Jun 4, 2023

WARRENTON, GA

Frank Lloyd Jones, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Frank was born to Mary Belle Densmore and William Carl Jones in Clarkesville, GA, on October 26, 1954, and married the former Judy Beck on August 17, 1979.  He attended Thomson High School, was...

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. Ronald J. "Ronnie" Crump, 84 of Forest Lake Dr., Lincolnton entered into rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Crump, son of the late James Arthur and Irene Clark Crump was born on June 20, 1938 in Stockholm, NY, a beautiful rural hamlet that he also grew up in near the St. Lawrence...

May 29, 2023

McDuffie County

Dawn "Nicole" Evans, 41, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Nicole grew up in Thomson, Georgia and lived in McDuffie County most of her life.  She graduated from Thomson High School, earned a Surgical Tech Degree from Augusta Tech and an Associate's Degree from GMC in Office...

May 29, 2023

Lincoln County

Frances Marie Weathers, 42, of Lincolnton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Frances lived most of her life in McDuffie County, was Baptist by Faith, a member of Thomson Second Baptist and attended "In Motion" in Thomson, Georgia.  She was an LPN by occupation and worked in the healthcare...

May 28, 2023

McDuffie County

Billy Eugene Shurling, 89, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 28, 2023.

Billy was born in Harrison, Washington County, Georgia on January 26, 1934, grew up in Washington, County, joined the Army after graduation and served his Country until 1957, when he came home and worked for J. M. Huber for...

May 26, 2023

Katica Mergl West, or Kat as she liked to be called, entered into rest in the comfort of her home and surrounded with the love of her family on May 26, 2023.

She was a fiery and kindred spirit with a zest for life you find only once in a lifetime. Her laughter was contagious and her...

May 23, 2023

McDuffie County

Evelyn VanFossen Wyatt, 76, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Leon Wyatt, as well as her parents, Frank Lawrence VanFossen and Bettie Marjorie Ray VanFossen.

Born in Molane, Washington on September 6, 1946, Evelyn traveled...

May 23, 2023

William Richard Hawkins, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 at his home in Lincolnton, GA. after an extended illness. Bill lived a life full of love, laughter, and achievements. He was an intelligent and funny man who touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed. Son of the late...

May 22, 2023

Columbia County

Joe Wayne Lokey, 72, Harlem, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2023.

Joe was born in Thomson, Georgia on February 15, 1951, lived most of his life in Thomson, graduated from Thomson High School, played football for Thomson High and graduated in Electronics from Augusta Technical School. And moved to Columbia...

May 21, 2023

McDuffie County

Mrs. Elizabeth Mauldin Whitaker, 78, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was the wife of the late James Frank Whitaker, Jr.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Macon Ralph Mauldin, Sr. and Marie Story Mauldin.

Mrs. Whitaker was a lifelong resident of Thomson,...