Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

John Martin Pavlich, affectionately known as Johnny, died on January 21, 2025, at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia, just shy of his 81st birthday. Born on January 26, 1944, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of the late Martin Pavlich and Mildred Bradler Pavlich. He is survived by his wife, Kitten (Carol Ann); his daughter, Kris Shea,...

Jan 19, 2025

Gregory Nelson Montgomery, Sr.

Martinez, Georgia

With hearts broken and eyes filled with tears, we share the passing of Gregory Nelson Montgomery, Sr., 66, of Martinez, Georgia, on January 19, 2025. Born on February 17, 1958, in Kenton County, Kentucky. Gregory's life was a remarkable testament to strength, love and unwavering devotion to those who...

Jan 17, 2025

Larry Collins passed away on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Larry was born in McCormick, South Carolina in 1946 and grew up in Cotter, Arkansas, but he called Lincolnton, Georgia, his home for more than four decades.  Larry married Emmye Ward in 1977 at Lincolnton Presbyterian Church, and they shared more than forty-seven years of marriage and...

Jan 16, 2025

McDuffie County

Lewis "Byrd" Rogers, 79, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2025.

He was born in Washington, Georgia on September 4, 1945, grew up in Boneville and Wrens, Georgia, graduated from Wrens High School, furthered his education with some college and has lived most of his life in McDuffie County.  Byrd...

Jan 16, 2025

McDuffie County

Jeffery "Tater" Wayne Marsh, Sr., 57, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2025.

Tater was born in Washington, Georgia on June 12, 1967, grew up in Thomson, Georgia.  He has lived in McDuffie County all his life and worked in maintenance at Kingsley Mill for many years. Tater was Baptist...

Jan 15, 2025

McDuffie County

Larry Carlton Murray, 81, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2025.

He was born in Washington, Georgia on April 18, 1943, grew up in Dearing, Georgia,  and lived most of his life in Dearing.  Upon graduating from Thomson High School, he enlisted in the Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War...

Jan 15, 2025

McDuffie County

Kenneth Vernon Faglier, 74, Dearing, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2025.

He was born in Glascock County on October 29, 1950, and lived most of his life in McDuffie County. He was a carpenter with Carpenter Millwright Local Union 283.  Kenneth was Baptist by faith and a member of Mt....

Jan 14, 2025

Daniel Bunch Dawkins Sr., affectionately known as "Danny Boy" to those that grew up with him and adoringly referred to as "Pap" by his grandchildren and their friends, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 72. Though he took his last breath in Augusta, his last memory will be his nap in...

Jan 13, 2025

McDuffie County

Inez Denham Nichols, 92, of Thomson, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Lake Crossing Health Center in Appling after a long battle with dementia. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Nichols.

Mrs. Nichols was a native of Lincoln County but moved to Thomson in 1944. A...

Jan 10, 2025

McDuffie County

Elizabeth "Tootie" Cranford Cushman, 64, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 05, 2025.

She was born in Augusta, Georgia on January 24, 1960, grew up in Thomson, Georgia. Tootie graduated from Thomson High School and visited Prospect United Methodist Church when she was able.  Full of love and laughter, she...

Jan 8, 2025

John Gilbert Ludwig, Sr., known as "Big John," to family and friends alike, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025 in the same house in Lincolnton, Georgia, where he first entered the world on February 16, 1942, the beloved son of the late John and Lydia Gassaway Simmons. It was here, amidst the familiar surroundings of his birthplace, that...

Jan 5, 2025

McDuffie County

Betty Gilbert Rodgers, 92, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2025 at her home.

Betty was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 15, 1932, grew up in Alabama, lived most of her life in Camak, GA and relocated to Thomson, Georgia approximately 20 years ago.  She was Baptist by faith...

Jan 4, 2025

McDuffie County

Thomson, GA – Ms. Susan Frances Driver, 61, entered into rest January 4, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta.

Forever the baby of four girls, Susan grew up in Thomson and was the daughter of the late Gaines and Frances Driver. She had her father's sense of humor, her mother's...

Dec 30, 2024

Warren County

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Cason, entered into rest on December 30, 2024, at the age of 66. He was a native of Warren County Georgia.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen Cason. He is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Swain (Ryan); his sons, Chris Cason (Lynn) and Charles Cason...

Dec 29, 2024

Larry Dean Cooper of Lincolnton passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the age of 73 in Augusta, Georgia.

Son of the late Joel Robert and Orena Talbert Cooper, he was born on August 26, 1951, in McCormick, South Carolina

Dean's early years in Lincolnton were shaped by the hum of engines and the...

Dec 28, 2024

Richmond County

Rolland Edward Grisco, 85, Augusta, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2024.

Rolland was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 18, 1939, and moved to Warren County, Georgia to the Mesena Road area.  He retired from Tri County in Chicago as an Insurance Adjuster. He served in the U.S. Army during...

Dec 28, 2024

McDuffie County

Kathleen Rose Holler 78, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2024.

She was born and raised in Rochester, New York, and lived most of her life in Hamlin, New York before retiring and moving to Thomson, Georgia.  Kathy enjoyed reading, playing computer games/cards, reading her bible, praying for others...

Dec 26, 2024

Adalyn Marie Hobbs, age 2, entered into rest on Thursday, December 26th, 2024 following a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Adalyn lived in Thomson where she attended preschool at the Thomson First Methodist Church. Adalyn's favorite spot at daycare was in Mrs. Kendyl Key's office where she spent most of...

Dec 16, 2024

James Oliver Rowland, a cherished pillar of Lincoln County, Georgia, and a beacon of unwavering dedication and love to his family entered into rest on Monday, December 16, 2024 at his residence.

Born on October 30, 1927, to Claude Oliver and Mary Jane "Janie" Hall Rowland, James was the 8th of 14 children who learned life's lessons...

Dec 12, 2024

McDuffie County

Kenneth Harley "Kenny"  Parris, 79, of Fish Dam Rd., Thomson, GA passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024.

Kenny was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and the son of the late Marvin Parris, Sr. and the late Hazel Godowns Parris. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during the...