Obituaries

Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Osborne Dobyne, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Osborne Dobyne, Jr.

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...

Billy "Pete" Hudson, Jr.

Billy "Pete" Hudson, Jr.

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...

Robert W. Reese

Robert W. Reese

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...

Frank Lloyd Jones

Frank Lloyd Jones

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...

Ronald J. Crump

Ronald J. Crump

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...

Dawn "Nicole" Evans

Dawn "Nicole" Evans

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...

Frances Marie Weathers

Frances Marie Weathers

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...

Billy Eugene Shurling

Billy Eugene Shurling

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...

Katica Mergl "Kat" West

Katica Mergl "Kat" West

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...

Evelyn Vanfossen Wyatt

Evelyn Vanfossen Wyatt

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...

William "Bill" Richard Hawkins

William "Bill" Richard Hawkins

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...

Joe Wayne Lokey

Joe Wayne Lokey

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...

Elizabeth M. Whitaker

Elizabeth M. Whitaker

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,...

Linda Faye (Adams)  Murray

Linda Faye (Adams) Murray

May 20, 2023

McDuffie County

Linda Faye Adams Murray, 78, of Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2023.

Linda was born to the late Guy S. Adams and the late Doris Swint Adams. She was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia. Linda worked at Temple Inland for 30 years and retired as a Lab...

Robert Gunter, Sr.

Robert Gunter, Sr.

May 19, 2023

McDuffie County

Robert Gunter, Sr., 90, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 19, 2023.

Robert was born in Watkinsville, Georgia on December 15, 1932, grew up in the Farmington area and moved to Thomson, Georgia in 1964.  He was Baptist by faith and a member of Washington Heights Baptist Church.  He worked as...

Ray C. Cheak

Ray C. Cheak

May 19, 2023

McDuffie County

SFC (US Army, Ret.) Ray C. Cheak, 87, of Dearing, GA passed away May 19, 2023.

Mr. Cheak was born in Rose Hill, Virginia, married Barbara Cheak in 1961 and moved to Dearing, Georgia in 1975. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and continued his service in...

David Bryant Beasley, Jr.

David Bryant Beasley, Jr.

May 18, 2023

Evans, GA

David Bryant Beasley, Jr., 46, of Calloway Drive, Evans, GA entered into rest May 18, 2023, at Doctor's Hospital.

David was born on May 17, 1977, in the Philippines.  He grew up in McDuffie County and attended Thomson High School. After high school, David's drive to be an entrepreneur led him to establish...

Martha Ann Phillips Thomas

Martha Ann Phillips Thomas

May 14, 2023

McDuffie County

Martha Ann Phillips Thomas, 68, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 14, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Alvin Dean Thomas.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Robert Phillips and Betty Brooks Campbell.

Mrs. Martha was born in Thomson, Georgia on April 15, 1955,...

Belinda Barksdale- Anderson

Belinda Barksdale- Anderson

May 14, 2023

Belinda Barksdale-Anderson, a loving, friendly, and creative woman, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on October 13, 1964, in Lincolnton, Georgia, Belinda touched the lives of many with her kind-hearted spirit and artistic talents.

Belinda was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and O'Deaner Barksdale; sister, Florann Jones; brothers, Johnny Frank...

Lewis Matthews Bentley

Lewis Matthews Bentley

May 14, 2023

Lewis Matthews Bentley, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, in his hometown of Lincolnton, Georgia.

Lewis, son of the late Harold L. and Dorothy Bentley was born on May 2, 1948 and grew up in the Woodlawn Community near all of his grandparents and cousins. He went on to...

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