Obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

Mrs. J. Lois Fizer, 87 of White Rock Rd., Lincolnton passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Fizer, daughter of the late Morris T. and Sarah Elizabeth Flanders Barwick was born on June 9, 1935 in Emanuel County, Georgia.

She retired from Royal Manufacturing, and was  a homemaker and a member of...

Mar 12, 2023

McDuffie County

Barton John Ficzere, 59, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2023.

Bart was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts on July 29, 1963, grew up in Enfield, New Hampshire, lived most of his adult life in Georgia and moved to Thomson, Georgia 20 years ago.  He served his Country in the Coast...

Mar 11, 2023

McDuffie County

Ethel "Anita" Young, 81, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Anita was born in Dexter, Georgia on August 10, 1941, and grew up in Dexter until she married her husband, Walter.  During her married life, she lived in Panama and many different locations...

Mar 11, 2023

Thomson, GA-Mrs. Helen Chalker Johnson, 93,  formerly of Conyers, GA entered into rest on March 11, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Alternative Care.

Mrs. Johnson born in Gibson, GA to the late Willie Walden Chalker and the late Addie Lee Hammock Chalker. She grew up in Gibson and was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson moved...

Mar 11, 2023

Mr. Marvin Dunn, 83, of Hobbs Road, Dearing, Georgia entered into rest March 11, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Dunn was born in Hancock County, GA to the late Gordon Dunn and the late Annie Cheely Dunn. He grew up in Thomson and played football for the Thomson Bulldogs. Following graduation from Thomson High School in 1958,...

Mar 9, 2023

Mrs. Jane Guillebeau Mattison, 79, of Guillebeau Street, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center.

Jane was a 1962 graduate of Lincolnton High School, longtime resident of Lincolnton and member of Lincolnton Baptist Church.  Her career of several decades as an insurance agent began in 1979 with Drinkard Insurance Agency...

Mar 7, 2023

McDuffie County

Oaklynn Grace Perry, Thomson, Georgia, was born on March 7, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia, and she was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on the same day.

Oaklynn is preceded in death by her great grandmother, Areti Brown.  Her survivors include her mother, Daisy Futo; her father, William Perry; her maternal...

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Thomas Jasper Thornton, 93 entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his home in Lincolnton.

Mr. Thornton, son of the late Tom Colley and Nellie Ruth Gresham Thornton was born on February 14, 1930 in the Metasville Community of Wilkes County where his father ran a country store. At some point during his...

Mar 6, 2023

McDuffie County

Wayne Taylor Smith "Smitty" "Tater", 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 6, 2023.  Wayne was born in Washington, Georgia, but lived in Thomson, Georgia all his life.

He graduated from Thomson High School, earned an Associates of Arts degree from Middle Georgia, graduated from the University of Georgia...

Mar 3, 2023

Columbia County

Debra "Ann" Howard, 63, Appling, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2023, at her home.

Ann was born in Thomson, Georgia on June 13, 1959, and lived most of her adult life in the Columbia County area.  She most recently worked at Plant Vogtle until her retirement.  Ann enjoyed animals of...

Mar 2, 2023

McDuffie County

Cynthia Ann Pate Bryan, 68, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2023.

Cynthia was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 19, 1954, she grew up in Dearing, and lived most of her life in McDuffie County.  After completing high school, she earned a Cosmetology Degree, was a homemaker, loved her...

Feb 27, 2023

Alexander Wideman Sr., 85 passed away peacefully at his home on Monday February 27. Alexander was born on July 19, 1937 to Miss Lelia Wideman and Mr. Willie Perrin in McCormick, South Carolina.

Although Alexander did not attend church on a regular basis, he was a member of Mt. Zion in McCormick. He may not have been...

Feb 25, 2023

Mrs. Delores Griffin Lindsey, 99 of Amity Woodlawn Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Saturday, February 25, 2023 with her loving family at her side. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at 6:30pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lindsey, 2776 Amity Woodlawn Rd. Lincolnton, Ga. The family is receiving friends...

Feb 21, 2023

(COURTESY OBITUARY)

McDuffie County

Ms. Frances Theresa Tull, 86, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 21, 2023,  in Asheville, North Carolina with her family at her bedside.

Frances was born in Staten Island, New York on October 16, 1936, grew up in Staten Island moved to McDuffie County in 1974...

Feb 21, 2023

Robert J Putney, 88, passed away on February 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 6th, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Jessie and Gertrude Putney. He was the oldest of 5 siblings and has one surviving sister, Mary Jo Putney, in Washington state.

Robert, Bob, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather....

Feb 21, 2023

McDuffie County

Kenneth Warren Rumbaugh, 84, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2023.

Kenneth was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 23, 1938, grew up in Winifrede, West Virginia and lived all his life there until he moved to Thomson, Georgia 20 years ago.  He worked with the West Virginia Department...

Feb 21, 2023

Mrs. Mildred Cliatt "Mickey" Norman, 91 of Augusta Hwy., Lincolnton went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at AdventHealth in Apopka, Florida.

Mrs. Norman, daughter of the late Am Hogan and Vinnie Vickery Cliatt was born on July 6, 1931 in Lincoln County, graduated from Lincolnton High School in...

Feb 20, 2023

McDuffie County

Nancy Anne Meeks, 79, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2023.

Nancy was born in Gary, Indiana on February 27, 1943, grew up in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Catholic High School there before later moving to the McDuffie County area where she has lived most of her adult life. ...

Feb 16, 2023

Columbia County

Ralph Donald Matarazzo, 87, Appling, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2023.

Ralph was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 15, 1935, grew up in the Boston area and moved to the Columbia County area approximately 5 years ago.  He was the owner operator of Italo American Pasta Company before recently...

Feb 15, 2023

Warren County

Joseph Martin "Marty" Coxwell, 62, of Norwood, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2023.

Joseph was born in Augusta, Georgia on October 21, 1960, grew up and lived most of his life in the Norwood area.  "Ace" was leadman machine operator for Georgia Pacific before his retirement. Joseph enjoyed music and...