Obituaries

Jan 21, 2023

Kristy Lee Gibbs, 41, of Grovetown, Georgia, entered into rest peacefully on January 21, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family. Kristy was born in Emporia, Kansas on September 29, 1981. She was raised in Columbia County since 1985 when her family relocated from Kansas. After graduating high school, Kristy earned a nursing degree from Augusta State University in...

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Neil O. Reichard, 86 husband of Judith Hackman Reichard died Friday, January 20, 2023 at Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC.

Neil was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1936 to the late Clarence A. and Bernetta Parry Reichard where he grew up and graduated from Allentown High School where he participated in track and football....

Jan 19, 2023

Pamela Jean Ernst Tubbs, age 78 formerly of Martinez, GA passed away January 19, 2023.

"Pam" was formerly a resident of Mt. Pleasant, MI.  After a long career working in Banking at Isabella Community Credit Union and the Bank of Alma, she made the decision to move to warmer weather in Georgia.  Pam's talents were many with...

Jan 19, 2023

McDuffie County

Elizabeth Irene Gunter, 83, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2023.

Elizabeth was born in Clarke County on May 15, 1939, grew up in Clarke County, graduated from Oconee County High School and moved to Thomson, Georgia in 1964.  She was Baptist by faith and a member of Washington Heights...

Jan 18, 2023

Mrs. Susan Higginbotham Echols, 63 of Oak Grove Rd., Washington entered into rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Piedmont Augusta.

Mrs. Echols, daughter of the late John William and Lillie Holloway Higginbotham was born on January 28, 1959 in Wilkes County, Ga. She grew up on her family's dairy farm, and attended Wilkes Academy. After graduating...

Jan 18, 2023

McDuffie County

Bernice Thigpen Richards, 86, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2023.

She was born in Glenwood, Georgia on February 13, 1936.  Bernice moved to Savannah  with her parents in 1941 during the War, and her parents worked at the shipyard building ships.  She grew up mostly in Montgomery County, enjoyed...

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...