Obituaries

Jeanne Lewter

Apr 22, 2020

Mrs. Jeanne Murphy Lewter, 88 of Salem Church Rd. Lincolnton, Ga entered into rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Tignall House Personal Care in Tignall.

Mrs. Lewter, daughter of the late Johnny Murphy and Dorothy Priest Benscoter,  was born on July 19, 1931 in Portland, ME. She spent her childhood in the Portland area and began...

Ione Joy Cunningham

Apr 22, 2020

Mrs. Ione Feight Cunningham, 89 of Lincoln Ave., Lincolnton entered into rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence.

A graveside service with family only will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Lincolnton City Cemetery with Revs. Randy Kanipe and Paul C. Reviere officiating. Live streaming can be viewed on the...

Donald William Smith

Apr 16, 2020

Mr. Donald William Smith, 80 of McCormick, South Carolina entered into rest on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Hospice Care of The Piedmont, Greenwood.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga.

Janet E. Pruet

Apr 12, 2020

Janet Estelle Pruet

Aiken, South Carolina - Mrs. Janet Estelle Pruet, 85, of 333 Chime Bell Church Road, Aiken, South Carolina entered into rest on April 12, 2020.

Janet was born in Neenah, Wisconsin to the late Floyd Wilms and Elizabeth Jones Wilms.  She lived in Thomson for over 30 years before moving to Aiken...

Gaynor Newsome

Apr 9, 2020

Gaynor Newsome

Warrenton, Georgia - Mr. Jordan Gaynor Newsome, 73, of Hwy 80, Warrenton, GA  entered into rest April 9, 2020 at the VA Medical Center.

Mr. Newsome was born in Savannah, GA and was the son of the late Russell Newsome and the late Eloise Morris Newsome. He grew up in Savannah and following...

Helen F. Raymundo

Apr 7, 2020

Helen F. Raymundo

Thomson, GA – Mrs. Helen F. Raymundo, 78, entered into rest April 7, 2020.

Mrs. Raymundo was born in Charleston, South Carolina, lived in San Diego California, Vallejo California, Bloomfield Indiana, and Milton Florida, before moving to Thomson in 2009.  She was the daughter of the late Carlton Gerard Farrell and Mrs....

James Harold Peebles

Apr 5, 2020

** Service will be broadcasted live on WTHO FM Thursday, April 9th 2020 at 2 p.m. ***

James " Jimmy" Harold Peebles

Stapleton, GA- Mr. James Harold Peebles, 71, of Purvis School House Rd., Stapleton, GA entered into rest April 5, 2020 at the VA Medical Center.

Jimmy was born in Wilkes County,...

Bobby Langford

Apr 5, 2020

Robert  "Bobby" Allen Langford

Warrenton, Georgia - Mr. Robert  "Bobby" Allen Langford, 93, of Warrenton, GA entered into rest April 5, 2020.

Mr. Langford was a lifelong resident of Warren County, Ga and son of the late George Pierce Langford, Sr. and the late Gladys Allen Langford. He served in the U. S. Army during...

Joyce Isaacson

Apr 3, 2020

Joyce Ellen Anderson Isaacson, lovingly known as Joy-cee, Mom, and Grandma, was called home on April 3, 2020 joining the choir of angels for the commencement of Holy Week. Maurice, her husband, best friend, and prince of 48 years was at her side.

To know Joyce was to feel incredible love through all of the kindness and...

Gene Chalker

Apr 1, 2020

Gene Louis Chalker "Puyang"

Warrenton, Georgia - Mr. Gene Louis Chalker "Puyang", 89, entered into rest April 1, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Chalker grew up in Warren County , GA and was the son of the late Joe Lawrence Chalker and the late Nell Johnson Chalker. He retired from the U. S. Air Force...

Dorothy Jane Richardson

Mar 31, 2020

Dorothy Jane Richardson

Beech Island, South Carolina - Mrs. Dorothy Jane Richardson, 55, of Belvedere Road entered into rest March 31, 2020.

Mrs. Richardson was a native of Richmond County, but lived in Beech Island and was the daughter of Mr. Edward Garfield Richardson, Sr. and Mrs. Iona Cooper Fouch.  She was a construction worker...

Julian Willis Stanley, Jr.

Mar 31, 2020

Julian Willis Stanley, Jr.

Warrenton, Georgia - Mr. Julian Willis Stanley, Jr., 68, of S. Gibson Street, Warrenton, GA entered into rest March 31, 2020.

Willis was born in Wilkes County to the late Mr. Julian Willis Stanley, Sr. and Mrs. Pansy Ruth Raley Stanley.  He was retired from Georgia Pacific as a purchasing agent. ...

Betty Sewell-Parish

Mar 30, 2020

Betty Sewell – Parish

Thomson, Georgia - Mrs. Betty Sewell - Parish, 87, of George McDuffie Ext., Thomson, GA went to be with her Lord on March 30, 2020.

Miss Betty was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and was the daughter of the late Royce Alvin Guillebeau and the late Lula Elizabeth Thomas...

Willard Ostell Askew, Sr.

Mar 29, 2020

Willard Ostell Askew, Sr.

Thomson, Georgia - Mr. Willard Ostell Askew, Sr., 80, of Honeysuckle Lane, Thomson, GA went to be with his Lord on March 29, 2020.

Willard was born in Sparta, GA to the late Ostell Askew and the late Gladys Raley Askew. He grew up on a cotton farm in Hancock County...

Sammy Lamar

Mar 28, 2020

Mr. Paul Samuel "Sammy" Lamar, 73 of West Rd., Crawfordville, Ga. entered into rest on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Funeral plans are postponed due to COVID 19.

Mr. Lamar, son of the late Raymond and Helen Stevens Lamar, was a lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was employed by CE...

David Shumake

Mar 17, 2020

Mr. David Shumake, age 68, of Grovetown, Georgia (previously of Gainesville) passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at University Hospital in Augusta.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and safety of everyone the family will have a Celebration of Life Service in Augusta, Georgia at a later date.

Mr. Shumake was born May 15, 1951 to...

William Parker

Mar 16, 2020

Mr. William Parker, 84 of Remsen Rd., Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in North Carolina but moved to Lincoln County around 2001 from Marietta, Georgia.  Mr. Parker graduated from Kennesaw State College and he served his country in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves. He was...

Willie "Lewis" Sherman

Mar 16, 2020

Lincolnton, Ga.

Mr. Willie Lewis Sherman, 67 of Jones Martin Rd., Lincolnton, Ga. passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Thomson Manor, Thomson, Ga.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Lincolnton. Interment will follow at Parks Grove Church Cemetery.

Mr. Sherman,...

Rebecca Brown Dixon

Mar 8, 2020

**COURTESY OBITUARY FOR BERRY FUNERAL HOME, ELBERTON** Mrs. Rebecca Ann "Becky" Brown Dixon, 71, of S. Pope Street, Tignall, wife of 41 years to George Duncan Dixon, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at her mother-in-law's residence in Elberton. Becky was born in Washington on May 2, 1948, daughter of the William Elmer Brown and Dulcie McKinnon Brown....

Barney Columbus Wells Jr.

Mar 8, 2020

Barney C. Wells, Jr.

Warrenton - Mr. Barney C. Wells, Jr. (Lum) was born July 7, 1948, in Augusta, Georgia, to parents Barney C. Wells, Sr. and Amanda Edwards Wells.  He entered into rest in his home in Warrenton, Georgia, on March 8, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was 71 years old.

Lum attended...