Obituaries

Mar 2, 2022

McDuffie County

Paul Dean Holman, 74, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2022.

Paul was born on January 12, 1948, in Mishawaka, Indiana, where he spent his childhood and graduated from high school.  Following high school, he attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and Ray-Vogue School of Photography. Paul employed his...

Mar 2, 2022

Obituary for Michael A. Benson  1962-2022

Beloved husband and father, Michael Anthony Benson (Mike) entered into God's Kingdom on March 2, 2022 after a long battle with cancer at the young age of 59.  Mike was surrounded by many loving family members and friends when he passed.

Mike was born to Dorothy and William Benson...

Mar 1, 2022

Mrs. Josephine Wilson Commissiong, 84, of New Petersburg Road, Lincolnton, Georgia, passsed into eternal life on March 1, 2022, at her residence.  No service is planned at this time.

Mrs. Commissiong was born in Hancock County, Georgia on October 29, 1937, to the late Jesse and Lucille Clayton Wilson.  Her career was in education and she was...

Feb 28, 2022

Mr. Peter Bearden Turnell, II, 52 of Thomson Highway, Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away at his residence on Monday, February 28, 2022.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Feb 27, 2022

McDuffie County

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Roy Barney Parkerson, Jr., 76, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2022.

Roy was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 14, 1945, grew up in Thomson, Georgia and lived most of his life in Thomson, Georgia.  He...

Feb 26, 2022

McDuffie County

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Mrs. Denise Anette Smithson, 62, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2022.

Denise Anette Smithson was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on July 27, 1959 and grew up in West Virginia. She was a Christian by faith and...

Feb 26, 2022

McDuffie County

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Charles Douglas Joyner, Sr., 78, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2022.

Charles was born in Ohoopee, Georgia on January 23, 1944, grew up in Vidalia, Georgia and lived most of his adult life in Thomson, Georgia. ...

Feb 26, 2022

Mr. Randolph Lewis Eller, 81, formerly of Lilly Way in Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, in Milledgeville at the Georgia War Veterans Home.

Mr. Eller was born on April 9, 1940 to the late Arvil and Vassie Lee Stroud Eller in Habersham County Georgia.  He honorably served his country for 21 years in the...

Feb 26, 2022

Elizabeth (Steynor) Warner, 73, of McCormick passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022. Liz was predeceased by her parents Allan and Marjory, husband Floyd, and her dearest Ray and Terri. She is survived by her sons Scott (Allison) and Robert (Kelly), seven wonderful grandchildren, her baby - Hope and her siblings Charles (Helen), Jennifer (Ian) and Robert (Nancy). Liz...

Feb 25, 2022

McDuffie County

George "Sonny" Marshall, 78, of Buffington Rd., Thomson, Georgia entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2022.

Sonny was born in Marietta, Georgia on April 21, 1943, to the late George Ernest Marshall, Sr. and Sarah Louise Pritchett Grishkat. He grew up in the Atlanta area, was a U. S. Marine during the...

Feb 24, 2022

Richmond County

Joseph Estil Tomes, 54, Hephzibah, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2022.

Joseph was born in Danville, Kentucky, on January 29, 1968, and moved to Augusta, Georgia when he was young and lived and worked in the Augusta area for most of his life.  He was a diesel mechanic who worked...

Feb 24, 2022

Mr. Lanier Augustus "Lanny" Hightower, Jr. 66 of Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Thursday, February 24, 2022, doing what he loved, being outdoors.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Reviere officiating along with Rev. Billy Pittman. Interment will follow in...

Feb 24, 2022

Johnnie Calhoun Scott, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 24, 2022, just one day after his 70th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, JoAnn Scott.

He was born in Abbeville, SC, the son of the late Walter and Minnie Kirby Scott and the youngest of eight children. JC, as he was called by family and...

Feb 24, 2022

Mr. Kenneth "Cotton" White, 76 of Hoschton, Ga. entered into rest on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 3pm at Plum Branch Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30pm until the hour of the service...

Feb 23, 2022

McDuffie County

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James Benjamin Johnson, 86, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2022.

James was born in Warren County, Georgia on June 23, 1935, where he grew up but lived most of his life in McDuffie County.  Mr. Johnson was...

Feb 21, 2022

McDuffie County

Albert "Randy" Huff (beloved husband of Charlene Huff), 56, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2022.

Randy was born in Thomson, Georgia on August 15, 1965, grew up in Thomson, Georgia, attended Thomson High School and lived all of his life in Thomson.  He was Baptist by faith.  Randy enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2022

McDuffie County

George Marvin Hobbs, 94, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2022, at his home.

Marvin was born in the Panhandle of Warren County, Georgia on June 19, 1927.  He graduated from Warrenton High School where he played on the football team, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was...

Feb 18, 2022

McDuffie County

Betty Lou Quinn Hall, 82, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2022.

Betty was born in Walker County, Alabama, on May 8, 1939, grew up in Walker County, Alabama, attended Redmill High School, and lived most of her adult life in Wisconsin.  Betty was Christian by faith and raised her...

Feb 10, 2022

McDuffie County

Mr. William "Bill" Lee Phelps, 73, Thomson, Georgia – Entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2022 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.

Bill was born in Bellflower, California on September 17, 1948.  He enjoyed hunting and especially loved spending time with his dogs "His Babies" (Ada and DJ).

Bill was preceded...

Feb 9, 2022

Jimmy Leon Tanner, 79, of Washington, Georgia passed away February 9, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Cleo and Lucy Bufford Tanner of Tignall, Georgia. Jimmy was preceded in death by his soulmate and wife of 36 years, Peggy P. Tanner, and daughter, Brooke Bentley Pearson. Jimmy is survived by sons Phillip L. Tanner,...