Mrs. Kathryn "Kay" Prater Robinson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Braselton, Georgia. A cherished member of her community, Kay's life was marked by grace, warmth, and a spirited Southern charm.
Born on August 9, 1940 to the late Fred and Frances Cullars Prater, Kay embodied the values and charm of her...
Julia "Judy" Lee McManus Abbott, 84 passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, in her hometown of Greenwood, South Carolina. Born on November 15, 1940, in the same close-knit community, Judy's life was a testament to her unwavering love for her family and her enduring spirit. The daughter of the late Thomas Otto and Ruby Carter McManus, she graduated...
Donnie Anthony "Tony" Smith, known affectionately as Tony to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, in Lincolnton, Georgia. Born on July 28, 1973, in Augusta, Georgia, Tony's life was marked by his loving nature, selflessness, and a remarkable ability to find joy in life's simple pleasures. Tony's formative years in Augusta instilled in him...
George Anthony "Tony" Deale, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Born on May 17, 1958, in McCormick, South Carolina, Tony's kind and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Tony grew up in the warm embrace of McCormick, where he graduated...
Lillian Day Reese longtime resident of Double Branches Road passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home in Lincolnton, Georgia, just one day after celebrating her 94th birthday. Born on April 1, 1931, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a picturesque hamlet nestled in a valley along the Kentucky River near the Virginia border. Lillian was a woman whose...
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On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Mrs. Mattie 'Rebecca' Wilder Vickery, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Deep Creek Road in Dewy Rose, GA. Her final days were spent surrounded by her devoted family in the home that she and her husband of 65 years, James Herbert "Jimmy" Vickery, built and raised their...
Darlene Faith Reese Dimitrovski, age 67 passed away peacefully at her home in McCormick, SC on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Born on October 8, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, Darlene's journey was one marked by devotion, intelligence, and an unshakable belief in the power of the Holy Spirit. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret Cohol...
Sylvia Elizabeth Willis Chafin, 83 passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The daughter of the late Aaron Willis, Sr. and Hazel Arnett Willis Kirkland, Sylvia was born in Lincoln County on May 18, 1941.
She joined Loco Baptist Church at an early age and had attended Lincolnton Baptist Church for many years of her adult...
Nancy Irene Pilat, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on March 27th, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born in Orlando, Fl on October 14th 1939. She was a lifelong resident of Apopka, Florida.
Nancy Graduated Apopka High school, Class of 1957. She was a member of the drum majorettes, Beta club...
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Patricia Ann Thrush
May 8, 1941 — March 24, 2025
Leesville
Patricia A. "Pat" Thrush, 83, of Leesville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2025. Born in Washington, GA, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Juanita Johnson Marshall. Pat enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, cheering on...
Mrs. Mary Edna Willis Edmunds, affectionately known as Mary Edna, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at the age of 92, in McCormick, SC, where she was also born on August 27, 1932.
Her funeral is planned for Sunday, March 30, 2025 at McCormick First Baptist Church at 3:00 PM with the visitation from 2:00 PM...
Mr. Paul Herman Johnson, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, on his 77th birthday, in Augusta, Georgia. Born to the late Roy and Leola Stamey Johnson on March 20, 1948, in Oglethorpe, Georgia, Paul's journey through life was marked by his kindness, his love for his family, and his passion for...
Rebecca Anthony Tucker, affectionately known as Becky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at her family home in Washington, Ga., surrounded by the love of her family.
Daughter of the late Edward and Edith Williamson Anthony, she was born on June 3, 1948 in Washington. Becky was the embodiment of the word "homegrown," having spent...
Ricardo Elias Herrera passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Appling, Georgia, at the age of 62. Born on January 18, 1963, in Orlando, Florida, Ricardo was a man whose life was characterized by his kindness, selfless nature, and the remarkable ability to fix and create with his hands. Ricardo grew up in Apopka, Florida, the son of...
James Roger Edmond passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Augusta, GA. Born on December 22, 1965, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Homer and Nancy Edmond, James was a man of great humor, boundless love, and remarkable courage. His life was a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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McDuffie County
Marion "Everette" Mobley, Jr., 60, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on March 10, 2025.
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 1, 1964, grew up in Thomson, Georgia, served 20 years in the military and moved back to the Thomson, Georgia in 2020. Everette graduated from Thomson High School and later...
Carl James Turnbull, 70, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia on March 6, 2025, after a long battle with cancer with his devoted wife Jeanie by his side caring for him.
Carl was born to the late Mary Kathleen Burck Turnbull and Jackie William Turnbull, on February 2, 1955,...
McDuffie County
Jay D. Hodgin, 90, Thomson, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025.
He was born in Horry County, South Carolina on January 23, 1935. Jay moved to McDuffie County in 1952. He was a faithful and devoted member of Thomson Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon...
McDuffie County
Billy Barksdale, 79, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2025.
He was born in Macon, Georgia on October 25, 1945, grew up and lived most of his life in Manning, South Carolina and moved to McDuffie County in 1965. Billy served his Country in the U. S. Air Force for...
Columbia County
Felton Daniel Welch, 26, Harlem, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. Beggs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Felton Daniel Welch.