Obituaries
Obituaries
Alton Ray Gheesling
Nov 3, 2018
Alton Gheesling
Thomson, GA – Mr. Alton Ray Gheesling, 82, of Neal Street, entered into rest November 03, 2018.
Mr. Gheesling grew up in Warren County and was the son of the late Frank Gheesling and the late Ruth Thompson Gheesling. He lived most of his life in Thomson, Georgia and retired as a supervisor...
Henry Frank Elam
Nov 3, 2018
Henry "Frank" Elam entered into rest on Saturday, November 3, at 990 Fire Tower Road, Lincolnton. He was born July 23, 1956 to the late Mrs. Eula Mae Clark and the late Mr. Roy Turman in Lincolnton, Georgia.
Frank was educated in the Lincoln County Public School system, graduating in the Class of 1975 from Lincoln County...
Stacey Michele England
Nov 2, 2018
Stacey Michele England
Atmore, AL – Ms. Stacey Michele England, 40, entered into rest on Friday November 2, 2018 at her residence.
Ms. England was born in Bleckley, WV, but lived most of her life in Jefferson and McDuffie counties. She was a 1995 graduate of Thomson High School. In addition to being a talented...
Judy Banks Harris
Oct 30, 2018
Mrs. Judy Banks Bradley Harris,69 of Washington Hwy., Lincolnton entered into rest on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center.
Mrs. Harris, daughter of the late Peyton and Mary Goldman Banks, was born in Lincoln County on July 25, 1949. When she was six months old, her mother passed away and her aunt and uncle...
Reggie Hinton
Oct 26, 2018
Reggie Hinton
Warrenton, GA – Mr. Reginald Mulkey "Reggie" Hinton, 74, of Academy Street, entered peacefully into rest October 26, 2018 at his residence. Reggie was a lifelong resident of Warren County, Georgia and the son of the late James Louie Hinton and the late Alma Fair Hinton. He was a 1961 graduate of Warren County High...
Jane (Johnson) Hunt
Oct 25, 2018
Mary Jane Johnson Hunt
Thomson, GA – Mary Jane J. Hunt, 85, the wife of the late Fay Harris Hunt, entered into rest October 25, 2018 at home with family. She was born in Warren County to the late John Alvin Johnson and the late Beaulah Rabun Johnson. She worked at Thomson Company, Uniroyal, Stapleton Company, and...
J.J. Gunn
Oct 19, 2018
James Judson Gunn
Warrenton, GA – Mr. James Judson "J.J." Gunn, 65, of Goldens Creek Circle, entered peacefully into rest October 19, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Gunn was born and raised in Warren County and the son of the late James Lowe "Jamie" Gunn and the late Mildred Phelps Gunn. Although he attended Warren...
Michelle Dunn Williams
Oct 18, 2018
Michelle Dunn Williams
Dearing, GA – Ms. Michelle Dunn Williams, 48, entered into rest October 18, 2018.
Michelle was born in Augusta, Georgia, but was a lifelong resident of Dearing, GA. She was the daughter of Marvin  Dunn and the late Faye Hobbs Dunn. Michelle was employed as a Dental Assistant with Dr. Robert Berry....
Marie Hall Smith
Oct 18, 2018
Thomson, GA- Marie Hall Smith entered into rest October 18, 2018.
Mrs. Smith was born and raised in Augusta Georgia. She attended The Academy of Richmond County where she earned her degree in cosmetology.
She was a dedicated and loving mother. She was very involved with the school her children attended and volunteered for every...
Lallie (Pate) Durham
Oct 16, 2018
Crawfordville, GA – Eulalia "Lallie" Pate Durham went to her forever home on October 16, 2018. She was born on October 5, 1928 to Rubye Alethia Scott Pate and Boyce Felts Pate. Being the baby of the family she is the last of her siblings. Lallie is the widow of Rastus Durham, died October 8, 1980. Rastus and Lallie...
Manuel Clarke Thornton
Oct 16, 2018
Mr. Manuel Clarke Thornton, 89, affectionately known as "Pop" of Lincolnton Rd. entered into rest on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the...
Jennifer Landrum
Oct 13, 2018
Dr. Jennifer Waynette Landrum
Gibson, GA – Dr. Jennifer Waynette Landrum, 45, entered into rest October 13, 2018.
Dr. Landrum was a lifelong resident of Gibson, Georgia. After graduating from Glascock County High School, she attended Georgia College and State University and Valdosta State University earning a BSED Degree, Augusta State University earning a MA...
Peggy Ann (Mcavoy) Vandiver
Oct 13, 2018
Mrs. Peggy Ann McAvoy Vandiver, 78, entered into rest October 13, 2018 at her residence.
Mrs. Vandiver was a lifelong resident of Washington, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Thomas McAvoy and the late Florence Tucker McAvoy. She retired as a Billing Clerk from Rayle EMC with 40 years of service. Mrs. Vandiver had taught Sunday...
John Alvin Downs
Oct 11, 2018
John Alvin Downs
Mitchell, GA – Mr. John Alvin Downs, 59, of Mitchell- Warrenton Rd. entered into rest October 11, 2018.
John was a lifelong resident of Warren County, Georgia. He was retired as a truck driver and enjoyed farming, playing the piano and repairing anything broken. During his truck driving career, John had visited...
Patricia M. Woodruff
Oct 10, 2018
Mrs. Patricia M. Woodruff, 82 of Forest Lake Dr., Lincolnton entered into rest on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga.
Elmer Lee "Pete' Miller
Oct 4, 2018
Elmer Lee "Pete" Miller, 83, entered into Heavenly rest on October 4, 2018 at his home in Thomson with his wife and children by his side.
The son of Claude and Trula Mae Miller, he was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 2, 1935.
Mr. Miller is survived by his loving wife of 60 years...
Shawn Dingus
Oct 3, 2018
Shawn Dingus
Thomson GA – Mr. Joseph Shawn Dingus, 43, entered into rest October 3, 2018.
Mr. Dingus was born in Falls Church, Virginia, but grew up in Thomson, GA. He played football while in school and was a 1992 graduate of Thomson High School. Shawn attended Augusta University where he studied voice and theatre. ...
Thomas A. Hammond
Sep 30, 2018
Mr. Thomas A. Hammond, 70 of Po Folks Lane, Lincolnton entered into rest on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his residence.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11 am at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Members of Riverplace Hunting Club will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends on...
Bill Mobley
Sep 28, 2018
Mr. Bill Mobley, 74 of Oak Grove Rd., Washington, Ga. entered into rest on Friday, September 28, 2018 at University Hospital McDuffie.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Danner officiating. No visitation is planned.
Mr. Mobley, son of the late Paul...
James Edward Broxton
Sep 26, 2018
James Edward Broxton
Dearing, GA – Mr. James Edward Broxton, 78, entered into rest September 26, 2018.
Mr. Broxton lived in Richmond County for many years and moved to McDuffie County 20 years ago. He was the son of the late Walter Anthony Broxton and the late Ora Belle Hardin Broxton. He served his country...
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