Obituaries

Obituaries

Sally Prickett Ogletree

Sally Prickett Ogletree

May 21, 2022

McDuffie County

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Sally Prickett Ogletree, 70, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2022, at her residence.

Sally was born in Jefferson County, Georgia on August 7, 1951, attended grade school in Matthews, Georgia and was a homemaker for her family. ...

Walker Smith

Walker Smith

May 21, 2022

Mr. Walker Smith, 30 of Beech Island, SC entered into rest on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 2pm at Hephzibah Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Double Branches Baptist Cemetery.The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6pm until 9pm at the funeral home....

Wilma Katherine Bunch

Wilma Katherine Bunch

May 18, 2022

Mrs. Wilma Katherine Bunch, 95 of Thomson Hwy., Washington, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Pruitt Health Care, Washington. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11 am at Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery. She and her twin brother, William were the youngest of twelve children born to the late Charles...

Larry Dye

Larry Dye

May 17, 2022

McDuffie County

Larry Dye, 68, Thomson, Georgia – Entered into eternal rest on May 17, 2022 at Doctor's Hospital Augusta.

Larry was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and the son of the late Sterling Dye and the late Margaret Guy Dye. He worked at Thomson Company for many years and retired from the...

Jeffrey Patrick Cook

Jeffrey Patrick Cook

May 17, 2022

Thomson, GA, McDuffie County

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Mr.  Jeffrey Patrick Cook, beloved husband of Beth Usry Cook, went home to meet his Father on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.  Jeff was 59 years old. Jeff was born to Jackson Bailey Cook and Carolyn Guillebeau Cook on July 4,...

Richard Eugene Bruntz

Richard Eugene Bruntz

May 15, 2022

McDuffie County

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Richard Eugene Bruntz, 89, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest at VA Hospital, Augusta on May 15, 2022.

Richard was born in Greeley, Colorado on July 9, 1932.  He grew up in South Bend, Indiana, graduated from Acme School of...

Lynn S. Purvis

Lynn S. Purvis

May 15, 2022

Warren County

Lynn S. Purvis, 63, Stapleton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest at Doctor's Hospital on May 15, 2022.

Lynn was born in Thomson, Georgia on August 8, 1958, grew up in Warren County, graduated from Glascock County High School and lived most of her life in Warren County, Georgia.  She worked with the Warren...

William Perry Butler, Sr.

William Perry Butler, Sr.

May 14, 2022

McDuffie County

William "Perry" Butler, Sr., 71, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest  at his residence on May 14, 2022.

Perry was born in Chamblee, Georgia on April 25, 1951, grew up in Tucker, Georgia, graduated from Tucker High School, moved to McBean, worked at Augusta Newsprint, and retired after 43 years.  He was Baptist...

Caroline Joanna Gresham

Caroline Joanna Gresham

May 13, 2022

Columbia County

Sweet baby, Caroline Joanna Gresham, was born sleeping to her parents Marie and Justin Gresham on Friday May 13, 2022 at 5:45 am.  Though she was tiny at only 9oz and 10.75in, she was perfectly formed and beautiful.

Caroline was loved, wanted, and cherished for the time her mommy carried her, and will...

Jackie Elizabeth Sammons Mowery

Jackie Elizabeth Sammons Mowery

May 13, 2022

Jefferson County

Jackie Elizabeth Sammons Mowery, 67, Wrens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2022.

Jackie was born in Louisville, Georgia on May 12, 1955, grew up in Gibson before moving to Wrens.  She was Baptist by faith, enjoyed fishing, had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening, enjoyed music, playing lottery, and especially...

Herman Gyle Brady

Herman Gyle Brady

May 11, 2022

McDuffie County

Herman Gyle Brady, 66, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2022.

Herman was born in Thomson, Georgia on August 6, 1955, grew up in Thomson, Georgia, attended Thomson High School and lived most of his life in Thomson, Georgia.  His career choice was construction and in particular roofing, and he enjoyed...

Richard Edwin Yoder

Richard Edwin Yoder

May 10, 2022

MSG Richard Edwin Yoder, US Army Retired, 86 of Old Crook Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Yoder, son of the late William H. and Elinor Yoder was born on September 17, 1935 in Craig, Missouri. He did several tours in Vietnam while serving his country in the US...

Charles "Buddy" W. Johnson

Charles "Buddy" W. Johnson

May 8, 2022

Jefferson County

Charles "Buddy" W. Johnson, Jr., 60, Wrens, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2022.

Charles was born in Wrens, Georgia on July 24, 1961, grew up in Stellaville, Georgia, graduated from Wrens High School and lived all of his life in Jefferson, Georgia.  He was Baptist by faith and a member...

Steven Davis Shelton

Steven Davis Shelton

May 7, 2022

McDuffie County

Steven Davis Shelton, 58, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on May 7, 2022.

Steve was born in Thomson, Georgia on March 10, 1964, grew up in Thomson, Georgia, graduated from Thomson High School and lived all his life in Thomson, Georgia.  He was Baptist by faith and a member of Sweetwater Baptist...

Rebecca Orlene Tapley

Rebecca Orlene Tapley

May 6, 2022

Jefferson County, TN

Rebecca Orlene Tapley, 65, Dandridge, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2022.

Rebecca was born in Waynesboro, Georgia on May 17, 1956, and grew up and graduated and lived most of her life in Waynesboro, Georgia.  Her career was in Home Health Care, and she also worked in private care...

James A. "Mac" Mcalister

James A. "Mac" Mcalister

May 2, 2022

Mr. James A. "Mac" McAlister, 72, of Leslie Street, Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest May 2, 2022 at his residence.

James was a born in Santa Clara, California.  He served in the U. S. Army for 13 years, was a truck driver for Advance Auto Parts and McCorkle Nurseries for many years and was a volunteer...

Billy Eugene Parris

Billy Eugene Parris

May 2, 2022

Billy Eugene Parris, 77, of Wagon Wheel Rd., Warrenton, GA entered into rest May 2, 2022 at his residence.

Billy was born to the late Ollie John Parris and the late Elizabeth Palmer Parris. He was a 1963 graduate of Thomson High School and a lifelong resident of McDuffie and Warren County.  He retired from DPS as...

Martha Ann Poole

Martha Ann Poole

Apr 30, 2022

Martha Ann Poole, 82, of Gibson, GA went to be with her loving Savior April 30, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of the late Donald "Don" S. Poole.

She was the only child of the late Florene Chalker Poole and the late Glynn Marvin Poole. Martha was born and...

Linda Ross

Linda Ross

Apr 30, 2022

Mrs .Linda Sue Ross, 79 of Macdonald St., Tignall, Ga. entered into rest on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Lake Crossing Health Care.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 2pm at Beulah Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6pm until...

Kenneth Wayne Law

Kenneth Wayne Law

Apr 24, 2022

McDuffie County

Kenneth Wayne Law, 79, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2022.

Kenneth was born in Piedmont, Alabama on September 6, 1942, grew up in Alabama, graduated from business school in Atlanta and lived most of his life in Georgia.  He was a retired minister with over 30 years of service,...

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