Obituaries

May 5, 2025

Vera Myers Harper, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Piedmont Augusta. Born on August 30, 1946, in Lincolnton, Georgia, Vera was the daughter of the late Tillman and Virginia Holcomb Myers. Vera grew up in Lincolnton where she graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1964. Afterwards, she attended nursing school. After graduating, she dedicated a few...

May 3, 2025

Lee Ellenberg Bentley, 93, wife of the late William P. Bentley, entered into rest on May 3,2025 after a long and beautiful life. Lee was born in Greenwood County, SC on January 10, 1932. She married William Bentley on June 28, 1952 and moved to Lincolnton, GA, where she and William raised their three daughters.

Lee grew...

Apr 30, 2025

James Terrell Holloway, known affectionately to friends and family as Terrell, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in McCormick, South Carolina, at the age of 64. Born on June 7, 1960, in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Walter Frank and Louise Bentley Holloway. Terrell's early years were spent in McCormick, where he attended...

Apr 21, 2025

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...

Apr 20, 2025

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...

Apr 17, 2025

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...

Apr 2, 2025

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...

Apr 2, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

Courtesy Obituary

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...

Mar 30, 2025

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...

Mar 30, 2025

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...

Mar 27, 2025

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...

Mar 24, 2025

COURTESY OBITUARY

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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,...