Obituaries

Dec 12, 2017

Lorena Marie Barrow

Harlem, GA - Mrs. Lorena Marie Barrow, 77, of Whitaker Road entered into rest December 12, 2017 at Augusta University (MCG).

She was born in Cuba, NY, grew up in Buffalo, NY, and lived in Florida, Maine, and Augusta, GA, eventually settling in McDuffie County for over 20 years. Mrs. Barrow enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2017

Ann Smith

Camak, Georgia- Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Smith, 75, entered into rest December 11, 2017.

Mrs. Smith was born in Glascock County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Hobbs and the late Pearl Davis Hobbs.  She lived most of her life in Warren County, GA, was a bus driver for the Warren County...

Dec 10, 2017

Mr. William Herbert Reed, Sr., 88, fondly known as "Pic and Piccolo" passed away at his home on Reed Rd., Lincolnton on Sunday, December 10, 2017.

Mr. Reed, son of the late John Henry  and Elsie Spires Reed, was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County.  After over 41 years of service, he retired from Milliken McCormick Mill,...

Dec 8, 2017

Thomson, GA-Mrs. Rosa Lee Rabun Edwards, 83, entered into rest December 8, 2017.

Mrs. Edwards was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and the daughter of the late Otis Rabun and the late Willie Esther Street Rabun. In the past she worked with her sister, Catherine Neal, at Neal's BBQ in Harlem, but most of all...

Dec 7, 2017

Mrs. Pearl Dickerhoff Voiers, 81 of Norman Rd., Crawfordville, Ga entered into rest on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Voiers, daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Rebecca League Dickerhoff was a native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She had lived in Florida for many years and worked as an RN and...

Dec 6, 2017

Ms. Shirley Ann McFerrin, 70 of Elam Heights, Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her daughter, Dana's residence in Macon.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11 a.m. at First Assembly of God, Lincolnton. Interment will follow at Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery.

Beggs...

Dec 1, 2017

Thomson, GA- Mrs. Shirley May, 81, of May Rd. entered into rest December 1, 2017.

Mrs. May was born in Jefferson County, GA and was the daughter of the late Lonnie Gay and the late Lommie McTier Gay. She was a retired secretary from Fort Gordon with over 30 years of service. Mrs. May was a member...

Dec 1, 2017

Jimmy Josey

Thomson, Georgia- Mr. Jimmy Ellis Josey, 60, of Oakwood Road entered into rest December 1, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Josey was born in Aiken, SC and graduated from Westside High School in 1978.

He worked with Easter Seals for many years and retired from Good Vocations after 20 years of...

Nov 30, 2017

Linda Paulette Dillashaw Scott, 74, of Greenwood, South Carolina, passed away at her home on November 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Claude Michael Dillashaw and the late Frances Rogers Dillashaw, both of McCormick, South Carolina.  For the past 25 years, Linda was the co-operator of Winn's Grocery in Edgefield, South Carolina.  She was of the...

Nov 28, 2017

Keith V. Newsome

Jewell, Georgia- Mr. Keith V. Newsome, 62, entered into rest November 28, 2017.

Mr. Newsome was a native of Hancock County, GA and the son of the late Vernon James Newsome and the late Phyelis Anderson Newsome. He graduated from Glascock County High School in 1973 and was a retired heavy equipment...

Nov 21, 2017

Tignall, Ga

Mrs. Edna Dickson Lamar, 97 of  Hulin Ave. entered into rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Southern Manor Senior Living, Washington, Ga.

Mrs. Lamar, daughter of the late Joseph G. and Ethel Johnson Dickson, was a native of Hancock County, Ga. She graduated from Bessie Tift College and first taught high school...

Nov 20, 2017

Benjamin Bruce Blasingame

Thomson, Georgia - Mr. Benjamin Bruce Blasingame of Beechwood Drive entered into rest November 20, 2017.

Mr. Blasingame was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia. He graduated from Thomson High School in 1974,  received a Bachelors degree in Banking and Finance from UGA, and later received a Bachelors Degree in Accounting...

Nov 19, 2017

Bobbie Jean Rabun Gearns

Plainfield, Indiana - Mrs. Bobbie Gearns, 80, passed away November 19, 2017 at her residence in Plainfield, Indiana.

She spent most of her life in her hometown, Thomson, GA. She was born in Dearing, GA on July 13, 1937 to the late Chesley and Bessie Mae Rabun. Bobbie was a member...

Nov 15, 2017

Mr. Edwin L. Bentley, 76 of Amity Woodlawn Rd. entered into rest Wednesday, November 15, 2017 near his childhood home in the Woodlawn community of Lincoln County.

Mr. Bentley son of the  late Harold L. and Dorothy Bentley was born in Washington on October 31, 1941.  At an early age, his parents taught him among other things,...

Nov 10, 2017

Lilburn, Georgia-Mr. Earl Wallace Marshall, 100, entered into rest November 10, 2017.

Mr. Marshall was born in Thomson, GA to the late Tom Marshall and the late Dollie Whitlock Marshall. During World War II, Mr. Marshall worked as a welder in the shipyards of Charleston, SC. His passion for baseball led him to being offered baseball contracts...

Nov 4, 2017

William Marcus Staples, Jr. 84 formerly of Savannah Lakes Village entered into rest Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont, Greenwood, S.C.

Mr Staples, son of the late William M. Staples and Leota Opp Staples, was a native of Tarkio, MO. Bill served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict and retired as...

Nov 4, 2017

Mrs. Mabel Kennedy Woods of Stagecoach Road entered into rest November 4, 2017.

Mrs. Woods was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Johnny Alvin Kennedy and the late Emma Byce Kennedy. She was a homemaker and she retired from Moore's in Thomson as a sales associate. Mrs. Woods was...

Nov 2, 2017

Robert L. Hall

Thomson, Georgia- Mr. Robert L. Hall, 76, entered into rest November 2, 2017.

Mr. Hall was born in Augusta, Wisconsin and had recently moved to Thomson, Georgia from Walworth County, Wisconsin, where he was a long time resident. He was the son of the late Clarence F. Hall and the late Edith...

Nov 2, 2017

Mr. Thomas Emory Powell, 51 of Elm St. entered into rest on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his residence.

Mr Powell,  a native of Cartersville, Ga, grew up in metro Atlanta. He had lived in Lincolnton for over 10 years and was an OTR commercial truck driver.

Survivors include his children, Leigh Anne Powell and...

Oct 31, 2017

Mr. Marvin R. McAvoy, 84 of Greensboro Hwy., Washington, Ga entered into rest Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Clark's Station Baptist Church with Rev. Preston Sanders officiating. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service.

Charles Chafin,...