Obituaries

Aug 19, 2018

Mrs. Polly Lewis Williamson Copsey, died peacefully in her sleep after a 16 year battle with Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body dementia.  She was an honorable wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Polly was the daughter of James Roy "Pop" Lewis and Pauline Holloway Lewis and was a native of Lincoln County, GA.  Polly was loved by countless millions...

Aug 18, 2018

Steve Cooper

Camak, GA – Mr. Stephen C. "Steve" Cooper, 67, entered into rest on August 18, 2018 at his residence. Steve was a lifelong resident of Warren County, Ga. He graduated from Warren County High School in 1969. He served his country as a member of the U.S. National Guard for 20 years. He began his...

Aug 18, 2018

Luke Ashley

Warrenton, GA – Austin Luke Ashley, 22, of Austin Rd., Warrenton, GA entered into rest August 18, 2018.

Luke grew up in Dearing, Georgia and graduated from Thomson High School in 2014. He worked in the shipping department for Holland Grill Company in Warrenton. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Luke...

Aug 17, 2018

Mr. Grady Frank Ridlehoover, 81 entered into rest on Friday, August 17, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Ridlehoover, son of the late James Frank and Lois Johnson Ridlehoover, was born in Hephzibah GA and grew up in Richmond County.  After almost 40 years of service with the Ft. Gordon central heating and cooling plant, he was able...

Aug 9, 2018

Ruth Poole

Martinez, GA - Mrs. Ruth Poole, 89, formerly of Sparta entered into rest August 9, 2018.

Mrs. Poole was born in Wrightsville, GA to the late James Oscar Rawls, Sr. and the late Ruth Simpson Rawls. She lived in the Culverton Community of Hancock County for many years and taught Sunday School at...

Aug 9, 2018

Mr. William P. Bentley, 88, beloved husband of Mrs. Lee Bentley, entered into rest on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Bentley, son of the late Robert W. and Ruth Smalley Bentley, was a lifelong resident of Lincolnton, Ga. He retired after 44 years of service from Milliken McCormick Mill and was a member of...

Aug 8, 2018

Mr. Charles Ronald "Ronnie" Danner, 63 of Tignall, Ga. entered into rest on August 8, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Danner, son of the late Benjamin Walter and Louise Weber Danner, was a lifelong resident of the Danburg Community of  Wilkes County. He had been employed in the textile industry and was automobile enthusiast. He was preceded...

Aug 5, 2018

James McNair

"And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

James McNair of Warrenton Georgia transitioned to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018 at Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation in Milledgeville Georgia. He was born...

Aug 1, 2018

Mable Reese

Warrenton, GA - Mrs. Mable Johnson Reese, 100, of Highway 80, Warrenton, GA entered into rest August 1, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Reese was the beloved wife of the late Wyman Pilcher Reese and the daughter of the late Florine Chalker Johnson and the late Robert Johnson. Although she grew up in...

Jul 31, 2018

Robert Earl "Bob" May

Thomson, GA – Mr. Robert Earl "Bob" May, 68, of Gardner Drive entered into rest at his residence on July 31, 2018.

Mr. May was a native of Florida, the son of the late Norman May and the late Margaret Garvey May. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard...

Jul 29, 2018

Gene Poythress

Thomson, GA – Mr. Meyers Eugene " Gene" Poythress, 70, entered into rest at his residence on Sunday, July 29, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Poythress was born and raised in Savannah, GA, but had lived in Thomson for the past 4 years. He was the son of the late Dallas Poythress...

Jul 28, 2018

Mrs. Frances Cox Driver, 87, entered into rest at her residence on Saturday, July 28, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Driver grew up in Elberton, GA, and was the daughter of the late Paul Cox and the late Jewel Dye Cox. She and her late husband, Gaines, moved to Thomson in 1963. Mrs. Driver was retired from...

Jul 27, 2018

Junior Johnson

Martinez, GA – Mr. William S. "Junior" Johnson, Jr., 85, entered into rest July 27, 2018.

Mr. Johnson grew up in Norwood, GA and was the son of the late William Stanford Johnson, Sr. and the late Eula Mae Berry Johnson. He lived in Richmond and Columbia County most of his life and...

Jul 25, 2018

Mrs. Rachels, daughter of the late Wyman and Ethel Cartledge Perry, was a native of Augusta. She was a homemaker who especially enjoyed cooking for her loved ones as well as canning the fruits and vegetables grown by her husband at their Lincoln County home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Rachels, Jr. She is...

Jul 24, 2018

Charlotte Rhodes Easler

Mrs. Charlotte Easler went to her heavenly home July 24, 2018.  There she was reunited with Joe, her husband and best friend of 61 years. Together, they served the Lord faithfully. Through good times and bad, Mrs. Easler remained a steadfast helpmate and nurturing mother. She was fiercely loyal and supportive of her family. ...

Jul 23, 2018

Bobby Widener

Harlem, GA – Mr. William Robert "Bobby" Widener, Jr., 67, entered into rest July 23, 2018.

Mr. Widener was the son of the late William "Billy" Robert Widener, Sr. and the late Sara Rabun Widener. He grew up in Thomson, Georgia and was employed as a plumber for Georgia Regional Hospital for over...

Jul 22, 2018

Mark Wayne Peavy, 56, of Leathersville Road, Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at his residence.  Mr. Peavy was  a native of Augusta, but had lived in the Lincolnton area for the last 18 years.  He was of the Baptist faith and the owner of Peavy Construction Company.  His survivors are his mother, Therissa B. Peavy, Lincolnton, his...

Jul 20, 2018

Larry Dale Kent, Sr.

Thomson, GA - Mr. Larry Dale Kent, Sr., 72, of Cedar Street entered into rest July 20, 2018.

Mr. Kent grew up in Glascock County, GA and was the son of the late Kermit Kent and the late Johnnie Wilkerson. He lived in Thomson most of his life and was a...

Jul 18, 2018

Mr. Arthur Don Watkins

Thomson, GA- Mr. Arthur Don Watkins, 88, entered into rest July 18, 2018.

Mr. Watkins was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late Arthur Beachum Watkins and the late Wanda May Saville Watkins. He served in the U. S. Marines for 15 years and retired as Southeastern Manager for...

Jul 16, 2018

Ronald "Rab" Scaletta passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018, at home after a prolonged struggle with cancer and lung disease. He was 79 years old. Ron was born on December 25, 1938 in Cumberland, Maryland to Anthony "Bud" and Helen (Sachs) Scaletta. Ron was married to Ruth (Logsdon) Scaletta, his wife of nearly 59 years. Ron was a...