Obituaries

Sep 29, 2017

Carolyn Barbee Keene

Thomson, Georgia-Mrs. Carolyn Barbee Keene, 75, of Scuffle Rd. entered into rest September 29, 2017.

Mrs. Keene was born in Cordele, GA to the late George Elzie Barbee and the late Dorothy Wright Barbee. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Arabi. Mrs. Keene lived in Thomson, GA for...

Sep 29, 2017

Mrs. Walton was born on August 6, 1923 to Lonnie & Ella Mae Norman. On January 28, 1939, she married Albert Sims Walton and they made their home in the Lovelace Community on the Metasville Road where they raised their four children; Derwood, Marie, Larry & Lena.

Mrs. Walton retired with 30 plus years of service at...

Sep 27, 2017

David Leo Pitstick

Thomson, Georgia-Mr. David Leo Pitstick, 82, entered into rest September 27, 2017.

Mr. Pitstick was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of the late Leo Charles Pitstick and the late Amanda Scott Pitstick, but was a long-time resident of Thomson, GA.  He graduated from Jefferson High School and retired after...

Sep 20, 2017

James Everett Barnett

Lincolnton, Georgia- Mr. James Everett Barnett, 65, entered into rest September 20, 2017.

Coach Jimmy Barnett was born in Washington, Georgia, the son of the late Joe Barnett, Sr. and the late Mildred Daracott Barnett. After graduation from Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School in 1970, he was awarded a football scholarship to Presbyterian...

Sep 20, 2017

Loretta Cofield Alley

Thomson, Georgia – Mrs. Loretta Cofield Alley, 78, entered into rest September 20, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Alley grew up in Tarversville, GA and was the daughter of the late Lonnie Cofield and the late Hazel Hobbs Cofield. She was a seamstress who made a legion of friends among her customers...

Sep 19, 2017

James Morgan Sigler

Thomson, Georgia – Mr. James Morgan Sigler, 85, entered into rest September 19, 2017.

Mr. Sigler was born and raised in Tulsa, OK to the late Cecil Sigler and the late Laura Young Sigler. He attended Oklahoma State University and headed his own architectural firm for nine years prior to joining Knox...

Sep 13, 2017

James Oscar Meeks

Thomson, Georgia- Mr. James Oscar Meeks, 67, entered into rest September 13, 2017.

Mr. Meeks was born in Augusta, Georgia, but grew up in Warrenton, GA, the son of the late Eugene Meeks and Emmabel Cason Meeks.  He loved his country and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.  Mr....

Sep 2, 2017

Eugene Hagan

Dearing, GA-Mr. Eugene Omer Hagan, 88, of Greene Rd. entered into rest September 2, 2017.

Mr. Hagan grew up in Illmo, Missouri and was the son of the late Omer Lindsay Hagan and the late Edna Margaret Held Hagan. Moving to McDuffie County, GA in 1955, Mr. Hagan made his home in Dearing....

Sep 1, 2017

James Edward " Eddie" Parham

Appling, Georgia – Mr. James Edward "Eddie" Parham, 73, entered into rest September 1, 2017.

Mr. Parham grew up in Athens, GA and moved to Augusta when he was 17 years old. Early in the 70's he moved to Atlanta, GA and worked for Radio Cab for many years. Mr....

Aug 31, 2017

Leonard Phillips

Dearing, Georgia – Mr. Herman Leonard Phillips, 74, of Ellington Airline Rd. entered into rest August 31, 2017.

Mr. Phillips was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and the son of the late James Wade Phillips and the late Clovie Holloway Phillips. He served in the U. S. Army during Korea and...

Aug 30, 2017

Mary Ruth Hyman

Norwood, Georgia – Mrs. Mary Ruth Hyman, 83, entered into rest August 30, 2017. Mrs. Hyman, long-time resident of Norwood, Georgia, was born in Gibson, Georgia to the late W.G. May and the late Thelma McNeal May Gaultney.  She worked at Stapleton Garment Manufacturing for many years and later Food Lion in Thomson, Georgia. ...

Aug 25, 2017

Robert Norman Wilson, Jr. entered into rest on August 25, 2017 at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Bob was a proud eighth generation resident of McDuffie County and still lived on the family farm. He was a great blessing to his family and the community. A 1969 graduate of Thomson High School, Bob attended the University of Georgia and...

Aug 23, 2017

Gerald Allen Bryant

Thomson, Georgia - Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Allen Bryant, 77, of Whiteoak Estates entered into rest August 23, 2017 at the Georgia War Veterans Home.

Mr. Bryant was born in Spokane, Washington to the late Farris William Bryant and the late Irene Culver Bryant. He lived in McDuffie County, GA most of his...

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Charles Jackson "Charlie" Smalley, 57 of Ocmulgee St., entered into rest on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 1 p.m. at St Paul United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of...

Aug 17, 2017

Mrs. Dollie Holton Story, 81, of Fort Creek Rd. entered into rest August 17, 2017 at University Hospital.

Mrs. Story was born in Louisville, GA to the late Charlie Lanier Holton and the late Mary Ethel Amerson Holton. She grew up in Davisboro, GA, but lived in McDuffie County most of her life. She was a devoted...

Aug 17, 2017

James "Jimmy" Higdon

Thomson, Georgia - Mr. James "Jimmy" Higdon, 59, of Starr Hinson Rd. entered into rest August 17, 2017.

Jimmy was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and was retired as a carpenter. He attended Men's Outreach Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church. Jimmy enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved the outdoors,...

Aug 14, 2017

David Wayne Broome

Thomson, Georgia - Mr. David Wayne Broome, 63, entered into rest on August 14, 2017.

Mr. Broome lived most of his life in McDuffie County, Georgia, having been born in Great Falls, South Carolina to the late Henry Brown Broome and the late Janie Kelly Broome.  He was a crane operator for...

Aug 6, 2017

Billy Wilkinson

Thomson, Georgia- Mr. Willie "Billy" Wilkinson, 83, of North Avenue, entered into rest at Thomson Health and Rehabilitation, August 6, 2017.

Mr. Wilkinson was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA. He was the son of the late George Washington Wilkinson and the late Jessie Smith Wilkinson. He worked as a maintenance inspector...

Aug 5, 2017

Clara Powers Gurley, 73, gained her heavenly wings on August 5, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family and devoted husband, who never left her side.

Clara was born April 10, 1944, and grew up in North Augusta, S.C., where she attended North Augusta High School and met the love of her life, Ronald Gurley. She...

Aug 4, 2017

John Collier "Jackie" Bazal passed away on Friday August 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 19, 1951 in Racine, Wisconsin to Margaret Scott Wilde and John A. Bazal. He grew up in Norwood with his Aunt Josephine Scott and his maternal grandparents. He was a 1969 graduate of Warren County High School. After...