Obituaries

Oct 24, 2020

Kim Bailey Helmly

Thomson, GA – Ms. Kim Bailey Helmly, 56, of Moose Club Rd. entered into rest on October 24, 2020 at her residence.

Kim lived in Thomson, GA most of her life and was a 1982 graduate of Thomson High School She worked at Family Dollar in Thomson and Harlem for many years....

Oct 22, 2020

Susan Crawley, 75, passed away on October 22, 2020.  She was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on January 14, 1945 and lived in Hillsville, Virginia until 1963. When she relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina until September 2018 when she moved to Thomson, Georgia to live near family.

Susan was diagnosed in 1991, Susan was a breast cancer survivor. ...

Oct 22, 2020

Robert Clyve Pruet, Sr.

Aiken, South Carolina - Mr. Robert Clyve Pruet, Sr., 90, of Aiken, SC entered into rest on October 22, 2020.

Mr. Pruet was a God fearing man who was a faithful husband and loving father and who served his country proudly in the military.

Mr. Pruet grew up in...

Oct 22, 2020

Thomson,  GA. – Mrs. Mildred Alberta Hobbs, age 90, entered into rest October 22, 2020.

Mrs. Hobbs was born in Lexington, South Carolina to the late Clarence and Ethel Shumpert.   She lived in Thomson, GA most of her life. Mrs. Hobbs enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, and especially loved her family and being surrounded by them. She was...

Oct 22, 2020

Mr. Sylvester "Bull" Wright, 69 of Firetower Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his residence.  He was born to the late Leroy and Amelia Jones Wright of Washington, Georgia.  At an early age, Sylvester accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.  Bull enjoyed watching wrestling and he loved to fish.  He was employed by...

Oct 17, 2020

Wayne Allan Butts

Boneville, GA – Mr. Wayne Allan Butts, 70, of Boneville Circle Dearing, Georgia, entered into rest October 17, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Butts was born in Great Bend, Kansas, but has lived in various places before making Boneville his home in 2007.  Wayne was retired as the owner/operator of D and...

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Emma Hipolita Paschal, 87, formerly of Appling, GA entered into rest October 15, 2020.

Emma grew up in Puerto Rico and was the daughter of the late Cristino Soto Hernandez and the late Maria Cordero Hernandez. She married the late Ray Vernon Paschal while he was serving his country. She traveled the world with him as...

Oct 13, 2020

Venessa McCorkle

Thomson, GA – Mrs. Venessa McCorkle, 74, of Central Rd. Thomson, GA entered into rest October 13, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. McCorkle was born in Harlem, Georgia, but had lived in Thomson all her life.  She was the daughter of the late Heggie Byron Whitaker and Darrene Ellen Bales Whitaker. Venessa worked...

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...