Obituaries

Oct 12, 2020

Mr. Gary Michael Thompson, 62, of Little Brier Creek Church Rd., Warrenton, Georgia entered into rest October 12, 2020 at University Hospital.

Gary was a lifelong resident of Warren County, Georgia and the son of the late J. H. Thompson and the late Rebecca Kennedy Thompson. He was a 1976 graduate of Briarwood Academy. Gary worked on...

Oct 10, 2020

Mrs. Charlotte James Bullard, 70, of Appling, Georgia entered into rest October 10, 2020 at Doctor's Hospital.

Charlotte grew up in Wilkes County, Georgia and was the daughter of Frances Dell McAvoy James and the late Howard Lee James. She was a 1968 graduate of Washington- Wilkes High School and received an Associate's Degree from Middle Georgia...

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. Lanny Claxton Bryant, 71 of Wallace Wells Circle, Lincolnton entered into rest on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2 pm at Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service.

Mr. Bryant, son of the late...

Oct 9, 2020

Thomson, GA – Mrs. Jonette Bea Bell, 78, beloved wife of William "Billy" Bell for 58 yrs. of Manassas Drive Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest October 9, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Bell was born to the late Thomas "T.A" Wiggins and Dorothy "Dot" Hodges Wiggins of Sandersville, GA.  She was owner and operator of the Brier...

Oct 4, 2020

Mr. Warren Flowers, 86 of Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC entered into rest on Sunday, October 4, 2020. There will be a private ceremony at the Columbarium at the Lutheran Church By The Lake, McCormick. Mr. Flowers, son of the late Jesse and Mary Irene O'Nan Flowers, was a native of Paducah, Ky. He graduated from Owensboro Senior High...

Oct 3, 2020

Ms. Wilma Womack Wells, 92, of Arnall Street, Thomson, GA entered into rest October 3, 2020 at her residence.

Ms. Wells was born in Millen, GA to the late Claude Womack and the late Susie Lanier Womack. She became a registered nurse after attending the University Hospital Barrett School of Nursing. Ms. Wells, known for her strength...

Sep 29, 2020

Mr. Carl "Randy" Morris, age 66, of Warrenton, GA, beloved husband of Joy Morris for 47 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on September 29, at his residence in Warrenton, GA.

Randy was born in Augusta, GA, on March 29, 1954 to biological parents, Sybil Garnto (dec) and Andrew Kilpatrick (dec). Carl W....

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. Millard Pete Gilmer, age 89, of Dearing, Ga., passed away September 27, at Lake Crossing Health Center in Appling, Ga.

Millard was born in Warrenton, Ga, on June 16, 1931 to Billy Bruce Gilmer and Mary Smith Gilmer. He worked as a construction worker for Knox Rivers for many years. Mr. Gilmer was a simple man,...

Sep 25, 2020

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Inglett, 88, of Thomson, GA entered into rest September 25, 2020 at Doctor's Hospital.

Mrs. Inglett grew up in Lincoln County, GA and was the daughter of the late Maynard B. Martin and the late Thelma Goldman Martin. She moved to McDuffie County in 1966, worked at Thomson Company for many years and retired...

Sep 23, 2020

Jewel Allene McCord

Camak, Georgia – Mrs. Jewel Allene McCord, 89, of Camak, GA entered into rest September 23, 2020 at Lake Crossing Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. McCord was born to the late John D. Norris and the late Alma Berry Norris. She grew up in Warren County, GA and after marrying Johnnie McCord,...

Sep 22, 2020

Colen Floyd Mattison, 24, of Lincolnton, Georgia died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in a plane crash. Affectionately known as "Cole Baby" to his community, Cole graduated as an honor graduate from Lincoln County High School in 2014. While in high school he was a member of the golf and the baseball teams. His...

Sep 21, 2020

Mr. Robert F. "Bob" Berry, 67 of Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick entered into rest on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont, Greenwood.

Bob Berry was born in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.  He retired after 35 years with United Parcel Service, starting as a part-time employee while in college loading trucks and...

Sep 21, 2020

Mr. Michael Joseph Ilhardt, 72 of Lincolnton entered into rest on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Mr. Ilhardt, son of the late Bernice and Alice Tolle Ilhardt, was born in New Richmond, Ohio and excelled at many things including Eagle Scout. After high school, he received a Master's degree in Education from Morehead State University and taught history...

Sep 17, 2020

Angela Denise McGahee

Dearing, Georgia – Mrs. Angela "Grangy" Denise McGahee, 54, entered into rest at 3:01 p.m. on September 17, 2020 at University Hospital.

Angela was born on May 7, 1966 to Threesa Hood and the late Gerald McGahee. She worked with the board of education as a financial clerk. Angela was the sweetest...

Sep 16, 2020

George A. Richards, age 76, of Crawfordville, Ga., passed away September 16, at Greene Point Health and Rehabilitation in Union Point, Ga.

George was born in Washington, Ga, on April 10, 1944 to Harold F. Richards and Lois Arrington Richards. He and his wife, Sarah Kendall R. Richards (Kenny) were married for 45 years. He graduated from...

Sep 13, 2020

Near the midnight hour, on a calm Fall  Sunday night September 13, 2020 Almighty  God in his divine wisdom  reached down in Augusta, Georgia and called home the soul of our father, grandfather, cousin and friend Mr. Bobby Hogan affectionately known as "Poppy-Yo" and "Red Fox".

The son of the late Ace Hogan and Maude Ferguson Hogan...

Sep 9, 2020

Ms. Peggy Pauline "Polly" Dent, 85, of Snellville, GA entered her heavenly home Wednesday, September 9th, 2020.

Polly was born in McDuffie County, GA, the 5th of 10 children, to the late Edwin Erwin Dent and Sarah Odessa Corbin Dent.  She lived in Lilburn, GA for 30 years before moving in with her niece, Melody Armstrong, Snellville,...

Sep 9, 2020

Terry Reese

Mr. Joel Terrell "Terry" Reese, 77, of Hwy 80, Norwood, GA entered into rest September 9, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Vivian McCorkle Reese.

Terry was a lifelong resident of Warren County and the son of the late Harvey J. Reese and the late Edith Hall Reese. He was a longtime...

Sep 7, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Wilson Bennett

Mrs. Shirley Jane Bennett, 71, laid to rest on September 7, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Bennett was a home maker. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend.

Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her father, Tally Jack Wilson; her mother, Winnie Mae Yearwood Wilson both...

Sep 5, 2020

Buck Parris

Marvin William "Buck" Parris, Jr., 77 of VFW Road, Thomson, entered into rest September 5, 2020 at Augusta University.  He was the beloved husband of Shari Hobbs Parris.

Buck grew up in Thomson and was the son of the late Marvin W. Parris and the late Hazel Godowns Parris.  Following graduation from Thomson...