Obituaries

Obituaries

Grace Thornton Hunter

Grace Thornton Hunter

Feb 2, 2021

Mrs. Grace Thornton Hunter, 95 of Sandy Cross Rd., Crawfordville, Ga. entered into rest on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Tignall House, Tignall, Ga.

Mrs. Hunter, daughter of the late Manuel Clarke and Ruby Jordan Thornton, was born in Wilkes County on March 27, 1925. She spent most of her adult life in the Sandy Cross Community...

Bobby Ware Johnson

Bobby Ware Johnson

Feb 1, 2021

Warren County

Mr. Bobby W. Johnson was born in Warren County, Georgia on January 12, 1930 and went to his final resting place on February 1, 2021 at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Mashburn and Josie Dye Johnson; brothers, Roy Johnson, Gerald Johnson, Howard Johnson, Everett Johnson;...

Benjamin Cary Cranford, Sr.

Benjamin Cary Cranford, Sr.

Feb 1, 2021

McDuffie County

Mr. Benjamin Cary Cranford, Sr. was born in Summerville, South Carolina on August 20, 1953 and went to his final resting place on February 1, 2021.  He was the son of the late Ellis Buffington Cranford, Sr. and Leila Hutto Cantrell.

Mr. Cranford was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Ellis...

Dianne Arrington

Dianne Arrington

Jan 28, 2021

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Dianne Arrington, of Thomson, GA, 70, entered into rest on January 28, 2021 at Augusta University Hospital.

Dianne Arrington was born in Washington, GA to Earl Arrington and Maudie Morgan Arrington.  She loved being outside, music and playing the piano, and especially loved spending time with...

Danny Vandyke

Danny Vandyke

Jan 27, 2021

Warren County

Mr. Danny VanDyke was born in Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County on October 12, 1949 and went to his final resting place at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on January 27, 2021.  He was the son of the late Andrew Louis VanDyke and Pauline "Polly" Smith VanDyke.

Danny was preceded in death by...

J H Ingram

J H Ingram

Jan 26, 2021

J. H. Ingram, Jr., Entered into rest at the V A Hospital, Augusta, Georgia on 1/26/2021.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced as soon as available

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson is honored to serve the family of J. H. Ingram, Jr.

Jennifer Leigh (Renew)  Watkins

Jennifer Leigh (Renew) Watkins

Jan 25, 2021

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Jennifer Leigh Renew Watkins, 45, of Appling, GA entered into rest January 25, 2021 at Augusta University Hospital Summerville.

Mrs. Watkins was born in Augusta, GA to Steve Renew and Connie Kirkendohl Renew. She was an Instructional Specialist Teacher in Early Childhood Development (SPED) and has...

Pamela Rae (Kelley)  Collins

Pamela Rae (Kelley) Collins

Jan 25, 2021

Pamela Rae Collins went home to Jesus on January 25, 2021 at age 62, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Pam was born to William and Arlene Kelley on July 23, 1958 in Pontiac, Michigan.  Throughout her life, she loved to be with family, being outside, listening to music, being with friends and nurturing others.

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Fred Dallas Hanks

Fred Dallas Hanks

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. Fred Dallas Hanks, five days from being 81, entered into eternal bliss, with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan 23rd, 2021.

Mr. Hanks, son of the late James Franklin Hanks and Mary E. Cherry-Hanks was born on January 28th, 1940, in Cairo, GA.  He learned early on that he had a knack for...

Joe Wallace Dye (Courtesy Obit)

Joe Wallace Dye (Courtesy Obit)

Jan 23, 2021

Joe Wallace Dye, 78, of Elberton passed away at Elberton Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 22, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Joe was married to Paula Craft Dye for almost 43 years. He had two sons: Jared and Josh Dye. Joe was an avid hunter, Georgia Bulldog fan, and Atlanta Braves fan.  During his life, Joe was a dairy...

Mary Bessie (Hardin)  Sheppard

Mary Bessie (Hardin) Sheppard

Jan 22, 2021

Mary Bessie Sheppard, 76, of Greensboro, GA entered into rest January 22, 2021.

Mrs. Sheppard was born in Gibson, Glascock County,  GA, to the late Walter Thomas "Dub" Hardin, Sr. and Mary Magaline "Mag" Lamb.  Mary lived in the Thomson area until 1992 when she moved to Greensboro, Georgia.  She worked at Thomson Company for many years. ...

Kaitlynn Lay

Kaitlynn Lay

Jan 21, 2021

Kaitlynn Leighanna Matthews Lay, 26, of Thomson, GA entered into rest January 21, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Lay was born in Richmond County, GA to Veronica Rogers and Scotty Miller.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed watching television, coloring and listening to music and especially loved her family.  Mrs. Lay was preceded in death by her...

George C. Norris

George C. Norris

Jan 20, 2021

Mr. George Clifford Norris, Jr. was born in Warren County, Camak, Georgia on February 16, 1934 and went to his final resting place on January 20, 2021. He was the son of the late George C. Norris and Annie Louise Ansley Norris.

George was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Vera Eve. He is survived...

Timothy Earl Hux

Timothy Earl Hux

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. Timothy Earl Hux, son of the late Vernon and Waltraut Lieblang Hux entered into rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence in Lincoln County.

Funeral arrangments are pending.

Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga. (706)359-4117

Kittye Alice Dortch Way

Kittye Alice Dortch Way

Jan 19, 2021

Kittye Alice Dortch Way, 86, of Lakeside Drive, Appling, GA entered into rest January 19, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Way was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Samuel Bliss Dortch and the late Nellie Reeves Dortch Gray. She received her education from Houston County High School (Erin, TN); Austin Peay State University, B.S. Education...

Jean (Moore)  Grant

Jean (Moore) Grant

Jan 18, 2021

Jean Moore Grant, 88, of Thomson, GA entered into rest January 18, 2021, at Augusta University Medical Center.

Mrs. Grant was born in Wilkes County, GA to the late Mark Moore and the late Essie West Moore. She was retired and had worked at Kingsley Plant as an office manager for 30 years. Jean was an avid...

William Lloyd Hawkins

William Lloyd Hawkins

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. William Lloyd Hawkins was born in Glascock County, Georgia on April 13, 1938 and went to his final resting place on January 14, 2021. He was the son of the late German Jack Hawkins and Emma Smith Hawkins. William was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Hubert Hawkins, Charles Hawkins, and Bennie Hawkins. He is survived...

Benny Ray Haywood

Benny Ray Haywood

Jan 12, 2021

Mr. Benny Ray Haywood,  58, of Wrens, GA entered into rest January 12, 2021.

Benny was born in Augusta, GA to the late Benny D. Haywood and the late Sybil Jones Haywood. He grew up in Clearwater, SC and graduated from Langley-Bath-Clearwater High School.  Benny worked in outdoor recreation with Fort Gordon MWR for many years.  He...

Tommy Jerome Neal

Tommy Jerome Neal

Jan 7, 2021

Tommy Jerome Neal, 76, of Evans, GA entered into rest January 7, 2021.

Mr. Neal was born in Augusta, GA to the late B.B. Neal and the late Magdaline Miller Neal.

He graduated from Butler High School in Richmond County. Mr. Neal worked as a manager and supervisor with Food Lion, Bigstar and retired from...

Billy Eugene Elmore

Billy Eugene Elmore

Jan 7, 2021

Billy Eugene Elmore, 68, of Moose Club Rd., Thomson, GA entered into rest January 7, 2021.

Billy retired from AT&T in 2012 after almost 35 years of faithful service beginning with Southern Bell in 1978.  He was a dedicated youth baseball and football coach for many years.  He touched the life of many young men in the...

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