John-Paul (J.P.) West
Jan 3, 2022
Glascock County
John-Paul West, 45, passed unexpectedly on January 3, 2022, at Rome Health Hospital. Â He was born on October 11, 1976, in Augusta, GA. The son of John A. West (preceded in death) and Kathy Harris West Snyder and stepfather, Duke Snyder. Â Growing up in a military family, he moved throughout the United States. When he...
Aiko Shibuya Goss
Jan 1, 2022
McDuffie County
Aiko S. Goss, 82, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 1, 2022.
Aiko was born in Japan on February 14, 1939 and was one of 7 children. She grew up in Kawasaki, Japan before moving to the United States in 1963. She moved to Warren County, Georgia in 1996. She was...
John "Ed" Edward Cox
Jan 1, 2022
Mr. John Edward "Ed" Cox, 77 of Greenwood, SC entered into rest on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his residence shortly after watching his favorite football team, The Georgia Bulldogs defeat Michigan and move on to the National Championship. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 2 pm at Salem Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Ga. Interment ...
Martha Brown (Chrisman) Feinstein
Dec 30, 2021
Martha C. Feinstein ('Mimi' to her grandchildren), devoted wife and mother, departed this world peacefully after lengthy illnesses on December 30 2021 at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Clarks Hill, SC. She was born in Nashville, TN to parents, Eddean and Ben Chrisman, where she lived until 2011 when she relocated with her husband to Augusta, GA. Martha...
Perry Pelham Norman, Sr.
Dec 26, 2021
Mr. Perry Pelham Norman, Sr. 86 of Metasville Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mr. Norman, son of the late Frank Norman and Lenoy Willis Bentley was born on February 24, 1935 in Lincoln County. He retired from McCormick Mill after 56 years of service. He enjoyed gardening,...
Edward Corey
Dec 22, 2021
Mr. Edward Corey, 45 of Lincolnton, Ga. died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton.
Scott Stephens
Dec 22, 2021
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Elliott Scott Stephens, 43 of Evans, Ga. He entered into rest on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Lincoln County.
Scott was born on January 26, 1978 in Augusta, GA. He grew up in Thomson, GA and attended Thomson High School. He has resided in Evans, GA...
Kermit Edward House
Dec 19, 2021
Warren County
Mr. Kermit Edward House, 87, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2021.
Kermit was born in Akron, Ohio on July 19, 1934, grew up in Akron, graduated from Springfield High School and lived in Akron until age forty-two when he relocated to Warrenton, Georgia with his work. He was Christian...
Nadine Bertha Hoeller
Dec 18, 2021
Nadine Hoeller, 80, of Appling, Ga., formerly of LaVale, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Nadine went peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones and the amazing care givers from Heartland Hospice Care. She fought Alzheimer's for several years and because of her husband's wonderful loving care day in and day...
Wendy Sue Tapley
Dec 15, 2021
McDuffie County
Mrs. Wendy Sue Tapley, 60, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2021.
Wendy was born in Greenville, South Carolina on September 30, 1961, grew up in Thomson, Georgia, graduated from Thomson High School and lived most of her life in Thomson, Georgia. She was Christian by faith, was outgoing, enjoyed...
John Ellis Hodges
Dec 14, 2021
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of John Ellis Hodges. John passed in his home in Tignall, Georgia, December 14, 2021 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Stribling Hodges of Lincolnton, Georgia and his parents.
John was born in Sylvania, Georgia on February 28, 1950...
Leonard Curtis Glass, Jr.
Dec 13, 2021
Columbia County
Leonard Curtis Glass, Jr., 72, Appling, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 13, 2021.
Leonard was born in Augusta, Georgia on November 30, 1949, grew up in Augusta, Georgia, and lived most of his life in Appling, Georgia. He was known as the scrap man of Appling, was a member of Augusta...
Samuel "Bubber" Marion Walker
Dec 12, 2021
Mr. Samuel Marion "Bubber" Walker, 88 of Cedar Hill Rd., McCormick, SC entered into rest on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 2pm at Parksville Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Overbrook Cemetery, McCormick. The family will receive friends from 1pm until the time of the funeral...
Patsy Onita (Barnett) Forehand
Dec 10, 2021
Patsy Onita Barnett Forehand, 71, of Raytown, Georgia passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Pruitt Healthcare in Washington, Georgia.
Mrs. Forehand is survived by her two daughters, Melanie Forehand of Raytown and Dina Forehand of Atlanta, her very special grandson, Tyson Durell Forehand, her sister, Patricia McNair (Boyd) of Siloam, brother-in-law J.C Rhodes, Sr, of Crawfordville...
Annie Ruth (Bryan) Hand (Courtesy Obituary)
Dec 8, 2021
Annie Ruth Bryan Hand, 74, of Rayle, formerly of Tifton, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her residence in Philomath. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Hand at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Omega Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Roger McDonald and the Rev. Mark Woods will officiate. The...
William "Billy" Marion Bell
Dec 4, 2021
McDuffie County
Mr. William Marion Bell "Mr. Billy", 86, Thomson, Georgia entered into eternal rest at his home on December 4, 2021.
Mr. Bell was born on November 18, 1935, in Tennille, Georgia. Mr. Billy was co-owner of the Brier Patch in Thomson, Georgia for 22 years.  He was a craftsman, loved woodwork and loved...
Ralph Newton Reville
Nov 30, 2021
Thomson, Georgia Ralph Newton Reville, 86, Mynatt Rd. Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest on December 24, 2022.
Ralph was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia and the son of the late Alex Newton Reville and the late Dorothy Langham Reville. Ralph was a graduate of Thomson High School and played football for the Thomson Bulldogs....
Beverly Walton Riffe
Nov 30, 2021
Ms. Beverly Walton Riffe, 59 of Harlem, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the residence of her daughter in Graniteville following a four year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 1pm at Rehoboth Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will...
Jean Ivey Rabun
Nov 26, 2021
McDuffie County
Jean Ivey Rabun entered into rest at her home on November 26, 2021.  Born in Opelika, Alabama on May 9, 1936, she moved to Thomson with her family during her sophomore year in high school where she met her future husband of almost 60 years, Robert Leon "Bob" Rabun, Jr. She graduated from Decatur High...
Frances Cornelia (Mcavoy) Vandiver
Nov 24, 2021
Thomson, Georgia
Frances Cornelia McAvoy Vandiver, 98, of Boneville Rd., Thomson, Georgia entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2021.
Frances was born in Washington, Georgia to the late Claude Michael McAvoy and the late Kate Smith McAvoy. She lived in the Sandy Cross Community of Taliaferro County most of her life and moved to...
