Obituaries

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...

Feb 14, 2023

Thomson, Georgia

Rev. Albert Morgan Stroup, 95, husband of Hazel Mullis Stroup, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Albert was a loving husband, father and brother.  His greatest joy in life was his Lord and Savior and his family.  He was born in Cochran, Georgia on August 10, 1927,, has served the...

Feb 12, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" Doster, 76, from Lincolnton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2023.

Ken was born in Trenton, North Carolina on November 14, 1946 and grew up  on his family farm in Trenton. Ken loved horses and always called himself the  "Executive" stable hand. He especially loved spending time with his  family and friends.

Feb 11, 2023

McDuffie County

Robert "David" Wall, 72, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2023.

David was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 8, 1950, grew up in Augusta, Georgia and has lived in the Thomson area for two years.  He served his Country in the Marines as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War. ...

Feb 8, 2023

McDuffie County

Wanda Cason Hyman Kitchens, 74, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2023.

Wanda was born in Washington, Georgia, on June 22, 1948, and grew up in Warren County.  She lived in the Cadley Community of Warren County until she moved to Thomson 20 years ago. Wanda was Baptist by faith,...

Feb 5, 2023

COURTESY OBITUARY

Wylie, Texas

Ruby McNeal, 57, of Wylie, Texas passed away in Richardson on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Ruby was born in Thomson, Georgia on January 26, 1966 to her late parents, Gordon E. and Betty Jean (Miles) love.  She had been a homemaker prior to her death.  She was a member of The...

Feb 4, 2023

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Augustus Rhodes Mayo, of Sharon, Georgia was called home, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the age of 81. After battling a rare form of cancer for 15 years, he died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family.

Gus was born to Wade...

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Beth Aloma Stringfield, 76 of Partridge Town Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Monday, January 30, 2023 in her husband's arms and her family at her side. She was reunited in Heaven with her daughter, Angelia Stringfield Clark and husband Clay, grandson, Eli Clark, great grandson Bryce Driver and siblings Nelly Mae Holly and Susan Hutchins.

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Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Ann "Dot" Scott, 81 of Iveytown Rd., Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Southern Manor, Washington, GA. The youngest of eight children born to Joseph "Aut" and Gussie Bare Howell and the last to join them all in their heavenly home. What a wonderful reunion it must have been.

Dot...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. Mack Emmett Heard, 92, of Camry Lane, Grayson, Georgia, passed away at his home on January 29,2023.   A graveside memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 25,2023 at 2 PM at the Tignall Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Heard was born on July 10, 1930, in Tignall to Tom and Grace Dawkins Heard.   After graduating from Tignall...

Jan 27, 2023

Mrs. Traci Denise Garrett , 50 of Lincoln Street, Tignall entered into rest on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Augusta University.

Mrs. Garrett was born in Cobb County and grew up in Douglasville, Georgia. She graduated from Lithia Springs High School. Traci has lived in the Tignall area for the past 15 years. She loved cooking and...

Jan 26, 2023

McDuffie County

Sonny Daniel, 47, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2023.

Sonny was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on June 29, 1975. He grew up in Kentucky, then moved to Georgia and lived here most of his life.  He enjoyed the beach, outdoors, nature, bike riding, any kind of adventure, and most...

Jan 24, 2023

Thomson, Georgia

Mavis Keck Bergeron, 89, Thomson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 24, 2023.

The youngest of twelve children, Mavis was born on August 13, 1933 at her grandmother's home in Washburn, ND and grew up on her family's farm just East of Washburn. She attended a one-room...

Jan 22, 2023

APPLING – March 13, 1965 – January 22, 2023

Denise Marie (Tankersley) Agy

Born in Thomson, Georgia, Denise's early years were spent residing in the community of Winfield, Georgia.  Denise graduated from Harlem High School in 1983.  Later residing in Rock Island, Illinois, Denise was blessed to live and visit different places, meeting and touching...

Jan 22, 2023

McDuffie County

Leon Wyatt, 75, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2023.

Leon Wyatt was born in Wrightsville, Georgia on February 11, 1947, grew up in McDuffie County, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, worked at Pittman Highway Contractors, Sheppard Construction, Knox Rivers, Plant Vogtle and started Wyatt Construction...