Obituaries

Jul 4, 2018

Joseph Dewitt Easler

Mr. Joe Easler, a faithful servant of God, went to his heavenly home July 4, 2018, at the age of 79.  He served as Sunday School teacher and deacon for most of his adult life.  More importantly, he lived daily in a manner that reflected the teachings of Jesus. He shared his faith in...

Jul 3, 2018

Milton Goldman

Thomson, GA - Mr. Ellis Milton Goldman, 88, entered into rest July 3, 2018 at University Hospital McDuffie.

Mr. Goldman was born in Lincoln County, GA to the late Crawford Goldman and the late Myrtle Crook Goldman.  He served an enlistment in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Goldman lived most of his life...

Jul 1, 2018

James A. Meredith

James "Jim" Meredith, 75, husband of Patricia (Patty) Meredith, resident of Savannah Lakes Village, 406 Compass Point, McCormick SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday July 1, 2018  with family at his side.

Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late James and Blodwynne Bastone Meredith.  ...

Jun 30, 2018

Josephine Bentley Corbin,  Mama Jo to most, died Saturday June 30,2018 after a long, exhausting battle with COPD.  Mama was born November 21, 1924 in Woodlawn community to Minnie and Gross Bentley.  After high school, she worked in Augusta and later at Ft. Gordon.  While working at Home Café after WWII, she met Harold Corbin, and they married November...

Jun 28, 2018

William Mercer Wheeler

Thomson, GA – Mr. William M. Wheeler, 79, entered into rest June 28, 2018.

Mr. Wheeler was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, the son of the late Henry Mercer Wheeler and the late Lelia Blizzard Wheeler. He grew up in Mt. Vernon, GA and graduated from Mt. Vernon Ailey High School, attended...

Jun 25, 2018

Reba Whitener Edmonds

Thomson, GA – Mrs. Reba Whitener Edmonds, 88, entered into rest June 25, 2018.

Reba W. Edmonds was born on October 13th, 1929 to the late John Wesley and Nora Freeman Whitener of Tignall, Georgia. She had four brothers and five sisters, who preceded her in death, and Reba married the late...

Jun 22, 2018

Mrs. Traci Wheatley Bussey, 51 of Forest Lake Estates entered into rest on Friday, June 22, 2018.

Mrs. Bussey, daughter of the late James Manuel and Linda Callaway Wheatley, was born in Wilkes County, graduated from WWCHS and received a Bachelor's degree in accounting from Augusta State University. She had lived in Lincoln County most of her...

Jun 19, 2018

John Hatcher Sisson, Sr.

THOMSON, GA – Mr. John Hatcher "Johnny" Sisson, Sr., 72, of Gordon Street, Thomson, GA entered into rest June 19, 2018.  He was the son of the late John Beazley Sisson and Mrs. Bennie Lee Hatcher Sisson.

Born in Washington, GA and living in Crawfordville, GA until age seven, he moved...

Jun 18, 2018

Mrs. Mary Cooper, 80, of Augusta Hwy., Lincolnton entered into rest Monday, June 18th, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 beginning at 9 am at the funeral home with the graveside service following at 11 a.m. at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson. Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA 30817. 706-359-4117....

Jun 13, 2018

Barbara Jean Ansley

Warrenton, GA – Mrs. Barbara Jean Ansley, 77, of Ansley Rd. went to be with her savior on June 13, 2018 at Augusta University.

Mrs. Ansley was born in Covington, GA to the late James Arthur Burgamy and the late Ruth Askew Burgamy. She lived in Warren County most of her life...

May 30, 2018

George M. Padgett, II

George M. "Jeepy" Padgett, II, 53, of Lincolnton Hwy, Thomson, GA entered into rest May 30, 2018.

Mr. Padgett was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and was a 1982 graduate of Thomson High School. He had worked at Culpepper Lumber, Pratt Dudley and delivered for Farmer's Furniture. Mr. Padgett...

May 29, 2018

Matt Parham

N. Augusta, SC- Mr. John Matthew "Matt" Parham, 39, entered into rest May 29, 2018.

Matt grew up in Martinez, GA and was a 1996 graduate of Evans High School. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1996 to 2000 on the USS Abraham Lincoln and was aboard when the United States...

May 28, 2018

James Clifford Echols, Jr.

Washington, GA – Mr. James Clifford Echols, Jr., 85, went home to be with his savior on May 28, 2018.

Mr. Echols was a lifelong resident of Wilkes County, GA, the son of the late James Clifford Echols, Sr. and the late Ruby Collins Echols. He worked for the City of...

May 27, 2018

Carol S. Strozier

Thomasville, GA – Ms. Carol S. Strozier, 69, entered into rest May 27, 2018

Mrs. Strozier was born in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Wayne Rhinehart and Ruth Powell Rhinehart.  She was a Disability Adjudicator for the State of Georgia.  Mrs. Strozier was a dedicated family person who loved to travel and...

May 26, 2018

Mr. Tim Bales

Thomson, GA- Mr. Timothy Wade "Tim" Bales, 52, of South Courtland Drive, Thomson, GA entered into rest May 26, 2018 at his residence.

Tim was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia and a 1985 graduate of Thomson High School. Following high school Tim received a degree in welding from Augusta Technical...

May 23, 2018

Mrs. Texas Mattox Cliatt, 96 wife of the late James Gibson Cliatt, formerly of Augusta Hwy. Lincolnton entered into rest on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

Mrs. Cliatt, the last surviving of 22 children born to her father, the late Nathan Francis Mattox and the last of 11 born to her mother, Lizzie Wells Mattox.  Mrs. Cliatt, the...

May 15, 2018

Alison Mae Inglett

Thomson, GA. – Ms. Alison Mae Inglett, 31, entered into rest May 15, 2018 at her residence.

Ms. Inglett was born in Augusta, GA, the daughter of Matt Inglett and Pamela Jenkins Inglett.  Alison lived most of her life in Thomson, loved to communicate with people through Facebook, and enjoyed visiting with...

May 14, 2018

CHARLES "CHARLY" DITTMAR

Maj. CHARLES ARLINGTON DITTMAR, Jr. (Ret.) Passed away at home on his 72nd birthday, May 14, 2018.

The 7th child of Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Dittmar, he was born in Port Hueneme, CA in 1946. He is preceded in death by his mother, Anne Frasier Dittmar, his father, Charles A., his...

May 12, 2018

Mr. Rufus Eugene "Gene" Bohler, 74 of Tignall Rd. entered into rest on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6pm until 8pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Bohler,...

May 10, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Goldman Chastain, 84, of Chastain Dr. entered into rest on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mrs. Chastain, daughter of the late M.L. and Susie Mae Wellmaker Goldman, was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County and lived in on her beloved Creekside Farm since she was 15 years old. She was a retired...