Obituaries

Feb 9, 2025

McDuffie County

Christina Lynn Adams McGahee, 52, Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on February 9, 2025.

She was born in Augusta, Georgia on October 24, 1972, grew up in Thomson, Georgia.  She graduated from Thomson High School, Class of 1991 and lived most of her life in Thomson.  Christina's career was in Finance Management and...

Feb 9, 2025

McDuffie County

Annie Ruth Clark, 86, Dearing, Georgia, entered into rest on February 9, 2025.

She was born in Lincoln County, Georgia on March 10, 1938, grew up in McDuffie County and lived most of her life in McDuffie County.  She was Baptist by faith and a member of Dearing Baptist Church, was a sales...

Feb 9, 2025

Mr. Joseph Marion Hogan, Sr., affectionately known as Joe by family and friends passed away peacefully at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 68. Son of the late Thomas Beck Hogan Jr. and Dorothy Estes Hogan, Joe was born on October 3, 1956 in Augusta, GA.   A lifelong resident of Lincolnton,...

Feb 9, 2025

Judy Dianne Young Callaway, a cherished homemaker and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in her hometown of Washington, Georgia. Born on December 8, 1948, to Leslie and Helen Howard Young, Judy's life was a testament to the simple joys of nurturing family, tending to her garden, and caring for animals. Judy's early years...

Feb 8, 2025

Patricia Kelley Young, a beacon of kindness and faith, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Lincolnton, GA. Born on May 15, 1942, in Augusta, GA, Patricia's life was a testament to the love and dedication she had for her family, her work, and her community. Patricia is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, John Young,...

Feb 6, 2025

Nathan Olin Cliatt, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, in Augusta, GA, at the age of 78. Born on January 16, 1947, in Lincoln County, Georgia, Nathan's life was one marked by dedication, creativity, and a love for the natural world. Nathan was a proud 1965 graduate of Lincolnton High School, where...

Feb 6, 2025

McDuffie County

Frank Thomas Tankersley, Sr., 78, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2025.

He was born in Thomson, Georgia on August 29, 1946, grew up in Thomson and has lived his life in Thomson.  Frank was Baptist by faith and a member of Grace Baptist Church of Warrenton.  He was a...

Feb 5, 2025

McDuffie County

James Charles "J.C." Newsome, 90, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on February 5, 2025.

He was born in Thomson, Georgia on March 28, 1934, grew up in McDuffie and Warren Counties until graduation when J.C. joined the Navy.  J.C. retired form serving his Country in the Navy where he served in both...

Feb 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Mark Alan Finuf, age 65, of Thomson, Georgia, on February 1, 2025.

He was born on June 23, 1959, in Emporia, Kansas and settled in Thomson in 1979 where he helped open, cultivate and eventually became 2nd generation owner of Finuf Sign Company....

Jan 30, 2025

Mrs. JoAnne Parris Hanson, 75, entered into rest January 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. JoAnne was born in Washington, GA to the late Marvin William Parris, Sr., and the late Hazel Godowns Parris. She was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County and attended Thomson High School. After high school, she worked for many years at Hoover Treated...

Jan 29, 2025

Mrs. Marcene Olivia Poss Powell, 77, left this world on January 29, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on April 10, 1947, in Washington, Georgia, Marcene's life was a testament to her intelligence, creativity, and passionate spirit.

Marcene's childhood in Lincoln County were marked by her vibrant leadership and academic achievements. As a 1964 Lincoln County Homecoming Queen...

Jan 26, 2025

Joseph Michael "Mike" Guin, 71 passed away at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington on January 26, 2025.

Born in Wilkes County, Georgia, on July 26, 1953, to the late J.W. and Betty Jean Cato Guin, Mike was a lifelong resident of the Floral Hill Community, a place he deeply loved and where he established his roots. Mike began...

Jan 26, 2025

Earl William "Billy" Challender passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 68. Born in the picturesque city of Naples, Italy, on December 24, 1956, to the late Earl W. Challender, Sr. and Virginia Ann Watson Challender, Billy's life was a tapestry of experiences woven through the many places his family called home,...

Jan 23, 2025

McDuffie County

Rodney Steven "Steve" Reed, 74, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2025.

He was born in Augusta, Georgia at Eisenhower Medical Center on January 13, 1951, grew up in the Augusta area and graduated from Glenn Hills High School in 1970.

Steve served as a Master Mason and ...

Jan 21, 2025

John Martin Pavlich, affectionately known as Johnny, died on January 21, 2025, at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia, just shy of his 81st birthday. Born on January 26, 1944, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of the late Martin Pavlich and Mildred Bradler Pavlich. He is survived by his wife, Kitten (Carol Ann); his daughter, Kris Shea,...

Jan 19, 2025

Gregory Nelson Montgomery, Sr.

Martinez, Georgia

With hearts broken and eyes filled with tears, we share the passing of Gregory Nelson Montgomery, Sr., 66, of Martinez, Georgia, on January 19, 2025. Born on February 17, 1958, in Kenton County, Kentucky. Gregory's life was a remarkable testament to strength, love and unwavering devotion to those who...

Jan 17, 2025

Larry Collins passed away on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Larry was born in McCormick, South Carolina in 1946 and grew up in Cotter, Arkansas, but he called Lincolnton, Georgia, his home for more than four decades.  Larry married Emmye Ward in 1977 at Lincolnton Presbyterian Church, and they shared more than forty-seven years of marriage and...

Jan 16, 2025

McDuffie County

Lewis "Byrd" Rogers, 79, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2025.

He was born in Washington, Georgia on September 4, 1945, grew up in Boneville and Wrens, Georgia, graduated from Wrens High School, furthered his education with some college and has lived most of his life in McDuffie County.  Byrd...

Jan 16, 2025

McDuffie County

Jeffery "Tater" Wayne Marsh, Sr., 57, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2025.

Tater was born in Washington, Georgia on June 12, 1967, grew up in Thomson, Georgia.  He has lived in McDuffie County all his life and worked in maintenance at Kingsley Mill for many years. Tater was Baptist...

Jan 15, 2025

McDuffie County

Larry Carlton Murray, 81, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2025.

He was born in Washington, Georgia on April 18, 1943, grew up in Dearing, Georgia,  and lived most of his life in Dearing.  Upon graduating from Thomson High School, he enlisted in the Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War...