Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

McDuffie County

William Timothy "Timmy" Usry, 61, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Timmy was born in Thomson, Georgia on December 5, 1961, grew up in Thomson, Georgia and lived there most of his life.  He was a heavy equipment operator with Reeves Construction and Martin Marietta.  Timmy enjoyed fishing,...

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Carl E. Wood Jr., 86, formerly of Crook Road Lincolnton, passed away at Pruitt Health at Grandview in Athens, Georgia on March 27, 2023.

A funeral service is planned for Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Loco Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM...

Mar 24, 2023

Mrs. Theresa "TC" Weber Aaronson, 65, of Evans, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 24, 2023, at her home.

TC was born in Newport News, Virginia, grew up in Augusta, Georgia and moved to Evans in 1992.  She worked in sales in the Cosmetic Industry for many years while employed by J. B. White and...

Mar 21, 2023

McDuffie  County

Sharon Neislar Gibson, 77, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2023, at Piedmont-Augusta.

Sharon was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on September 18, 1945, grew up in Arkansas, spent most of her adult life between Alabama and Georgia and moved to the Thomson area about five years ago.  Her profession...

Mar 21, 2023

McDuffie County

Mrs. Carol Gault Ennis, 76, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2023.

Carol was born in Augusta, Georgia on July 22, 1946, grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from Butler High School.  She has lived most of her life in Thomson, Georgia working beside her devoted husband, Lamar,...

Mar 17, 2023

McDuffie County

Dr. Gene "Kyle" Smith, 74, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 17, 2023.

Kyle was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 23, 1949, grew up in Lafayette, Georgia.  He lived and worked most of his adult life as an OB/GYN throughout the state of Georgia.  He earned his undergraduate degree from...

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...