Obituaries

Obituaries

Mary Edna Edmunds

Mary Edna Edmunds

Mar 24, 2025

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...

Paul Herman Johnson

Paul Herman Johnson

Mar 20, 2025

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

Rebecca (Anthony) Tucker

Mar 18, 2025

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

Ricardo Elias Herrera

Mar 15, 2025

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 Edmond

James Edmond

Mar 14, 2025

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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Marion "Everette" Mobley, Jr.

Marion "Everette" Mobley, Jr.

Mar 10, 2025

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

Carl James Turnbull

Mar 6, 2025

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,...

Jay D. Hodgin

Jay D. Hodgin

Mar 5, 2025

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...

Billy Barksdale

Billy Barksdale

Feb 25, 2025

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...

Felton Daniel Welch

Felton Daniel Welch

Feb 21, 2025

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.

Sindy Lou (Schnelker)  Goble

Sindy Lou (Schnelker) Goble

Feb 21, 2025

Sindy Lou Schnelker Goble, 68 passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Lincolnton, Georgia.

She was born on March 16, 1956 in Savannah to the late Robert Schnelker and Barbara Springfield Washburn. She cherished her memories of coastal Georgia but found her true home in Lincolnton, where she lived for 30 years after moving from Augusta....

Betty Ann Booth Mobley

Betty Ann Booth Mobley

Feb 19, 2025

McDuffie County

Betty Ann Booth Mobley, 86, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 19, 2025.

She was born in Canon, Georgia on December 31, 1938, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and has lived in Thomson, Georgia most of her life.  Betty graduated from Augusta Tech School of Cosmetology as a Master Cosmetologist. She...

Billy Wayne Mccoy

Billy Wayne Mccoy

Feb 17, 2025

Richmond County

Billy Wayne McCoy, 61, Hephzibah, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2025.

He was born in Augusta, Georgia, grew up in Warren County and resided in McDuffie County since the age of 16.  Billy was a self-employed mechanic by trade. He was Baptist by faith and loved spending time with his...

Floyd Lee Cook

Floyd Lee Cook

Feb 16, 2025

McDuffie County

Floyd Lee Cook, 84, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2025.

He was born in Ellisnore, Missouri on December 19, 1940, grew up in Ellisnore, Missouri and moved to the McDuffie County area in 1972, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1960, served in Germany during the Vietnam War.  Floyd...

Geraldine Evelyn Amerson

Geraldine Evelyn Amerson

Feb 14, 2025

Warren County

Geraldine Evelyn Amerson, 82, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2025.

She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on April 2, 1942, grew up in Keego Harbor, Michigan and moved to the Warren County area in 1991.  She was Baptist by faith, and she lived a life revolving around her family,...

Daniel "Danny" Clark Johnson, Jr.

Daniel "Danny" Clark Johnson, Jr.

Feb 13, 2025

Warren County

Daniel Clark "Danny" Johnson entered into rest on February 13, 2025 at his residence.

Known by all his friends as "D.J." for nearly all his life, he was Methodist by faith. He was an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm, earned God and Country Award and Order of the Arrow and was a member...

Donald Gene Ginder

Donald Gene Ginder

Feb 11, 2025

McDuffie County

Donald Gene Ginder, 89, of Thomson, Georgia formally of Fountaintown, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2025.

He was born in Ingalls, Indiana on August 25, 1935, and moved to the McDuffie County area in 2005.  Donald proudly served his county in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War and...

Susan Renee (Bufford)  Whitfield

Susan Renee (Bufford) Whitfield

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Susan Renee Bufford Whitfield, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother,

sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, in Tignall,

GA, at the age of 52. Born on November 13, 1972, in Washington, GA, Susan

was a beacon of love and joy to all who knew her.

Susan grew...

Monte Gene Ashcraft, Jr.

Monte Gene Ashcraft, Jr.

Feb 10, 2025

McDuffie County

Monte Gene Ashcraft, Jr., 53, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2025.

He was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 29, 1971, and has lived in Thomson, Georgia all of this life, graduated from Thomson High School in 1990, attended Union Baptist Church.  He dedicated his life to serving his...

Arthur Berkeley Fergusson Iii

Arthur Berkeley Fergusson Iii

Feb 9, 2025

Mr. Arthur Berkeley Fergusson III, known affectionately as Art to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in Greenwood, SC. Born on May 1, 1945, in Richmond, VA, Art's journey through life was marked by his unwavering kindness, love, and thoughtfulness. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth and generosity that will be cherished by...

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