Obituaries

Oct 9, 2022

McDuffie County

Christopher "Chris" Edwin Etterle, 51, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2022. Chris was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 26, 1971, grew up in Evans, Georgia and attended Evans High School.  He was self-employed and worked as a craftsman.  Chris was Baptist by faith and a member of Sharon Baptist Church....

Oct 9, 2022

Minister Andrew Jamison, 77 of Sunshine Care Home, Lincolnton entered into rest on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Minister Jamison was the oldest child of the late Henry and Leola Jamison.  He was born in Far Rockaway, New York on July 24, 1945.  Minister Andrew Jamison was known far and wide for his comprehensive knowledge of the Word...

Oct 5, 2022

Mr. Leon Horace Quarles, 70 of Ponderosa Dr. , Thomson, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his residence.

Leon, son of the late Johnie Blanchard Quarles and Maudie Ashmore Quarles was born in Lincoln County on February 13, 1952. He grew up in Lincolnton and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1970....

Oct 4, 2022

Mrs. Carol Jackson Saggus, affectionately known as "Mamaw" entered into rest on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Piedmont Augusta. Mrs. Saggus, (77) daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Anthony Jackson was born on April 8, 1945 in Augusta, Ga. Her family settled in Lincolnton. During her career, she was employed as a supervisor at Oxford Manufacturing and FDB....

Oct 3, 2022

McDuffie County

Mr. Donald Usry, 80, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2022.

Donald was born in Gibson, Georgia on July 10, 1942, grew up in Gibson, Georgia, moved to the Thomson area at the age of 18.  He retired from Knox & Rivers Construction where he worked as an equipment operator...

Sep 27, 2022

Mrs. Betty Adkins, 70 of Washington Hwy., Lincolnton, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.

Ms. Adkins, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Geneva Palmer Bentley was born on June 10, 1952 in Washington, Ga. She grew up in Lincolnton and graduated from LCHS in 1970. She had lived in Lincolnton ...

Sep 24, 2022

McDuffie County

Mrs. Martha "Gayle" Montgomery, 75, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 24, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Montgomery, daughter of Mack and Mary Lazenby, was born on May 24, 1947 in Washington, Georgia. She retired from Thiele Kaolin Company in Wrens, Georgia. Gayle was enthusiastic about decorating her beautiful home, and...

Sep 24, 2022

Mrs. Eleanor "Ellie" Beeler Nicholson, age 82, entered into rest on September 24, 2022, at her residence.

Funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Washington, Georgia, with Father Mark White officiating at the Memorial Mass. Interment will follow at Greenwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Lincoln County at...

Sep 21, 2022

Lincolnton, Georgia

Joshua Brandon Bugg, 35 of Washington Hwy., Lincolnton entered into rest on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Emory Health Care, Atlanta.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2pm at Goshen Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the church sanctuary.

Josh...

Sep 20, 2022

Wilkes County

Betty Cecile Thomas Lanier, 84, Washington, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 20, 2022.

Betty was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 6, 1937, and grew up in Mobile.  Prior to her retirement, she worked with International Company in Mobile, Alabama and continued her education by earning an Associate's Degree in Business. ...

Sep 20, 2022

Columbia County

Roberta Jean Gibbs, 75, Appling, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 20, 2022.

Roberta was born in Lodi, California on February 20, 1947, grew up in Florida, moved to the Georgia – South Carolina area in 1975.  She worked as the Tax Assessor for Columbia County for many years prior to retiring. ...

Sep 20, 2022

Mrs. Gail Elizabeth Pitts Guillebeau, 88 of Brandon Wilde Senior Care, Evans entered into rest on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2pm at Lincolnton City Cemetery with Rev. Tripp Goodwin officiating.

Mrs. Guillebeau, daughter of the late Arthur Andrew and Lady Isabelle Cartledge Pitts was...

Sep 17, 2022

Columbia County

Dr. Mario B. Marrero, 68, Evans, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2022.

Mario was born in Cuba on October 8, 1953, grew up in Cuba, came to the United States at the age of 13, became a naturalized citizen on November 18, 1976, and moved to the Columbia County area...

Sep 17, 2022

McDuffie County

Richard "Buck" Anthony Anderson, 64, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2022.

Buck was born in Washington, Georgia on September 16, 1958.  He was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County and attended Thomson High School.  He worked at Two State for over 20 years and retired as a superintendent.  Buck...

Sep 13, 2022

Lincolnton, Georgia

Mrs. Brenda Davis Holloway, 61, of Double Branches Road, Lincolnton, passed away at her residence on September 13, 2022.

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 15, at 11:00 am at Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm...

Sep 12, 2022

Appling, Georgia

Mr. Jessie Harlan Ritchie, 79 formerly of Toccoa entered into rest on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Lake Crossing Health Care.

Jessie, son of the late Dillard Evie and Lougean Cornn Ritchie was born in Clayton, Ga. on Aril 7, 1943.He graduated from Rabun County High School in 1962 and was later certified...

Sep 10, 2022

Paulette Long George passed away on Saturday morning, September 10, 2022 at Tignall House at the age of 76.

Born August 18, 1946 to Raleigh Meldrum Long and Irene Bohler Long. She grew up on the farm in Lincolnton and graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1964.  She learned at a very young age to play the...

Sep 7, 2022

McDuffie County

Virginia "Sue" Williams Wilson, 75, Thomson, GA, entered into rest at her home on September 7, 2022.

Sue was born in Augusta, Georgia, on March 9, 1947. She moved to Thomson in 1963  and was a graduate of Thomson High school. Sue was self-employed and the owner of Pinehurst Interiors and  The Camellia...

Sep 7, 2022

Warren County

Shirley Ann ("Bootsie") Wilkie, 84, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 7, 2022.

Shirley was born and raised in 1938 in Egan-East Point, Georgia.  She graduated with awards in speed and accuracy in typing and stenography.  She worked as an administrative assistant at Georgia Mental Health Institute, as well as, Crawford...

Sep 5, 2022

Warren County

Elizabeth Ann Johnson, 89, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2022.

Elizabeth was born in Warrenton, Georgia on October 16, 1932 and lived in Warrenton all her life.   She graduated from Warren County High School, worked at Happs Brothers Garment Company, worked for a period of time with Helen Johnson...