Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Aiken County, South Carolina

Jesse James McConnel, 29, Aiken, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2023.

Jesse was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 27, 1993.  His nickname was "Baby Bear", he loved music, was always happy, laughing and smiling.  Jesse is now free from autism and seizures, is no longer suffering...

Jan 13, 2023

Hancock County

Mary Frances Pileggi, 62, Sparta, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2023.

Mary was born and raised in Monroe, North Carolina on September 17, 1960.  She served her Country in the US Army, was manager at Tractor Supply for 13 years and retired from Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Mary enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2023

Mrs. Lucinda "Cindy" Aycock Chastain, 75 of Hephzibah Church Road, Lincolnton, GA, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 13, 2023 at Wills Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service is planned for Monday, January 16th, at 4:00 pm at Greenwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Amity where she was a longtime member and played the piano for many years before...

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Floyd Clemson Bessinger, 86 of Clay Hill Rd. , Lincolnton entered into rest on January12, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Bessinger, son of the late Jerome L. and Girlie Hair Bessinger was born in Bamberg, S.C. on February 23, 1936. He had a knack for repairing anything and learned auto mechanics at an early age. During...

Jan 12, 2023

SSG. Timothy Brian "Tim" Crook, USAR, Ret. of Crook Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his residence. He was 61 years old.

Tim, son of the late Claude and Betty Weber Crook was born on February 2, 1961 in Lincoln County. He grew up in Lincolnton and graduated from LCHS in 1979....

Jan 11, 2023

p>Mr. Frank Milton Freeland, Jr. 81 entered into rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Charles Shelton.

Mr. Freeland, son of the late Frank M. Sr. and Ida Amanda Quarles Freeland was born on June 11, 1941 in the Double Branches Community of Lincoln County. He grew up...

Jan 9, 2023

McDuffie County

Henry "Ed" Edwin Henderson, Sr., 84, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2023.

Ed was born in Rochelle, Georgia on August 22, 1938, grew up in Abbeville, Georgia, but lived most of his life in Dearing, Georgia.  He was the Hatchery Manager at the Department of Natural Resources McDuffie Public...

Jan 8, 2023

McDuffie County

Michael "Mike" Wayne Roland, 63, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2023.

Mike was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 20, 1959, grew up in Augusta, but lived most of his life in Thomson, Georgia.  He was a supervisor in the machine shop with Georgia Iron Works.  Mike loved horses,...

Jan 7, 2023

Mrs. Glenna Roper Willis, 73 of Hwy 220 West, Lincolnton entered into rest on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at piedmont Augusta.

Mrs. Willis, daughter of the late Frank and Myrtice Howard Roper was born in Wilkes county on March 7, 1949, grew up in the Aonia community and graduated from Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School in 1967....

Jan 5, 2023

Mr. John William "Bill" Dawkins, 69 of Metasville Community, Washington entered into rest on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Dawkins, son of the late Johnny and Theressa Smith Danner Dawkins, was born in Wilkes County on July 31, 1953. During his early childhood, he lived in Tignall and grew up in Metasville. When he...

Jan 4, 2023

Johnson County

Jeanette Ruth Dozier, 85, Wrightsville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2023.

She was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 28, 1937, and grew up in Augusta.  Jeanette lived in Mayfield and Warrenton most of her life.  She enjoyed her pets, dogs, flower gardening and was Baptist by faith.  Jeanette loved...

Dec 28, 2022

McDuffie County

"Eugene" Lamar Daniel Street was born in 1931 to the late, Truman and Sally Street; he passed away on December 28, 2022, at home with family by his side. Born in Boneville, GA.  He lived most of his life on the outskirts of Dearing, GA, where a large portion of his family had lived since...

Dec 26, 2022

Thomson, Georgia

Willie Dairon O'Neal, 80, Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2022, at his residence.

Willie Dairon O'Neal was born in Miami, Florida, on November 17, 1942, grew up in Cordele, Georgia, and Miami, Florida, and finally moved to McDuffie County in 2004.  He retired from the Plumber's Local Union 519...

Dec 26, 2022

Thomson, Georgia

Daniel "Danny" Rudolph Pilgrim, 74, Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2022.

Danny was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia and the oldest child of the late Clarence Wesley Pilgrim, Jr. and the late Marcella Nauert Pilgrim.  Danny graduated from Thomson High School 1968, then served two years in...

Dec 25, 2022

Thomson, Georgia

Allen Wayne Skaggs, 72, Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2022, at his residence.

Allen was born in Beckley, West Virginia on November 6, 1950, grew up in Mount Morris, NY, and moved to McDuffie County in 2015.  He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and...

Dec 22, 2022

Herbert Claude Gilliam, affectionately known as Uncle Claude back home, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2022 at Piedmont Augusta. He was 94.

Herb, the youngest of 13 children born to John and Charlottie Head Gilliam was born on December 13, 1928 in Scott County, Virginia. Soon after giving birth to him, his mother...

Dec 19, 2022

Glynn County

Karen Denise Shirley, 66, St. Simons, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2022.

Karen was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 27, 1956, grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, lived in Thomson for many years and moved to St. Simons in 2018.  She loved music, especially 50, 60 and 70's music and...

Dec 17, 2022

Mr. George Edward "Buddy" Johns of Lincolnton entered into rest on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Piedmont McDuffie.

Mr. Johns, son of the late Dessie Albert and Ida Lexsy Kirkland Johns was born on April 29, 1941 in Swainsboro, GA. where he grew up. After living in Alabama for several years, he moved to his parent's fish...

Dec 17, 2022

McDuffie County

Mrs. Connie Lynn Dorris Menees, 73, wife of Mark Menees, entered into rest on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Menees was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Thomson.  She was the daughter of the late Jack and Maude Dorris.  She loved riding her golf cart, enjoyed...

Dec 16, 2022

McDuffie County

James Carroll "Jimmy" Hulsey, age 76, husband of 31 years to Elaine Hunnicutt Hulsey, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022.

Mr. Hulsey was born in Athens, Ga to the late Bennett and Margaret Hulsey.  He was an United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam.  He retired from...