Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

Mar 7, 2020

Dixie Arlene Bell Jenkins

Milner, GA – Mrs. Dixie Arlene Bell Jenkins, age 77, passed away Saturday March 7, 2020 at Navicent Macon Medical Center with family by her side.

Mrs. Jenkins was born June 9, 1942, at the well-known E. T. Mayes homeplace in Camak, GA, to the late Carlton Eugene Bell and the...

Mar 5, 2020

Celeste Savage Malden

Thomson, GA – Mrs. Jane Celeste Savage Malden, 100, entered into rest March 5, 2020.

Mrs. Malden was born in Augusta, GA, the daughter of the late James W. Savage Sr. and the late Geraldine Wilson Savage.  She retired from The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company as an insurance underwriter and was active...

Mar 4, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Mills Jackson

N Augusta, SC – Mr. Robert "Bobby" Mills Jackson, 83, entered into rest March 4, 2020.

Mr. Jackson was born in Washington, GA, the son of the late Robert Owen Jackson and the late Annie Kate Powell Jackson, grew up in Wilkes County, but lived most of his life in Thomson,...

Mar 2, 2020

Vicki Davis

Thomson, Georgia - Mrs. Vicki McCarty Davis, 68, went to be with her Lord on March 2, 2020.

Vicki was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia and the daughter of the late Roy McCarty and the late Billie McCarty. She was a customer service representative with Southern Bell, Bellsouth and retired from...

Mar 2, 2020

Washington, Ga.

Mr. James C. Johnson, 61 of Oak Grove Rd., Washington, Ga. entered into rest on Monday, March 2, 2020 at University Hospital, Augusta.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Loco Baptist Church. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall beginning at...

Mar 1, 2020

Mrs. Rosa Lee Bentley, 75 of Hwy. 220 W., Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2 pm at Loco Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 7pm until 9pm at the funeral home....

Feb 29, 2020

Mr. Ronald Cook, Sr., 78 of Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, S.C. entered into rest on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at First Assembly of God, Lincolnton, Ga. with military honors. The family will receive friends beginning at 10...

Feb 28, 2020

Ellen B. Hood, RN

Thomson, GA – Mrs. Ellen B. Hood, 74, entered into rest February 28, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Hood was a native of Richmond County, Georgia, before moving to Thomson, Georgia in 1999. The daughter of the late Fred Berry and Jewell Fields Berry.  Ellen was retired as a Registered Nurse...