Obituaries

Obituaries

Joseph Gerald Prendamano

Joseph Gerald Prendamano

Nov 28, 2024

Columbia County

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Gerard Prendamano, who peacefully passed away on November 28, 2024.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 8, 1942, he was a dedicated father and grandfather known for his kindness and sense of humor. Joseph is survived by his sons, Joseph, James, and Michael,...

Roger M. Timmerman

Roger M. Timmerman

Nov 27, 2024

Columbia County

Roger Miles Timmerman, 63, Harlem, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2024.

Roger was born in Augusta, Georgia on March 9, 1961, grew up in the Augusta area and has lived most of his life in Harlem, Georgia.  He worked as a mechanic technician with Rocky Williams' Garage, enjoyed fishing and...

Jeanette Beasley Coleman

Jeanette Beasley Coleman

Nov 27, 2024

McDuffie County

Jeanette Beasley Coleman, 96 of Stagecoach Rd., Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2024.

Jeanette was a native of Laurens County, GA and the daughter of the late Hillary Smith and the late Robbie Hall Smith. She lived in Hephzibah for many years and retired from University Hospital as an...

Emory Kent Richards

Emory Kent Richards

Nov 25, 2024

McDuffie County

Emory Kent Richards, 93, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2024.

Emory was born in Warrenton, Georgia on August 21, 1931, grew up in McDuffie County and has lived in McDuffie County for most of his life.  He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after working with the railroad for over...

William Clay Lancaster, Jr.

William Clay Lancaster, Jr.

Nov 15, 2024

Mr. William Clay Lancaster Jr., known affectionately as Clay, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, in Tignall, Georgia, at the age of 71. Born on May 28, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late William C. "Bill" Lancaster Sr. and Susie Bailey Lancaster, Clay was a man of integrity, warmth, and a contagious zest for life that left...

Sally Cooper Johnson

Sally Cooper Johnson

Nov 14, 2024

Warren County

Sally Cooper Johnson, 88, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2024.

Sally was born and raised in Warrenton, Georgia. She loved spending time with her family and friends and working on her plastic canvas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Johnson, Sr.; her parents, Willie...

Robert A. "Bobby" Harris

Robert A. "Bobby" Harris

Nov 13, 2024

Robert Allen "Bobby" Harris, a man of remarkable spirit and dedication to his community, passed away on November 13, 2024 at his home in Lincoln County, Georgia. Born on February 17, 1941, in McDuffie County, Georgia, Bobby was the cherished son of the late Ernest and Myra Hawkins Harris. Raised in the Panhandle of Warren County, he grew up...

Sara Linda (Carithers)  Whitaker

Sara Linda (Carithers) Whitaker

Nov 8, 2024

McDuffie County

Sara Linda Whitaker, 82, Dearing, Georgia, entered into rest November 8th, 2024. She was born in Dearing, Georgia on December 13th, 1941, and grew up in McDuffie County. She lived her life traveling the country as a military wife and raised their family in Altamonte Springs, FL. Soon after her husband's retirement they settled back...

Jean Bufford

Jean Bufford

Nov 7, 2024

Dorothy Jean Turmon Bufford, affectionately known as Jean to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on November 7, 2024, in her lifelong hometown of Washington, Georgia. Born on January 13, 1940, to the late Paul and Datez Noggle Turmon, Jean was a lifelong resident of Washington.

Jean was a graduate of...

Mary Kay (Sharpe)  Hunter

Mary Kay (Sharpe) Hunter

Nov 5, 2024

Mary Kay Sharpe Hunter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on July 24, 1955, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Mary Kay lived a life defined by resilience, intelligence, and warmth.

Mary Kay is survived by her husband, Michael Hunter, Sr.; her daughter, Kelly Vizzari, and her husband,...

Robert "Bobby" Lewis Biles, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Lewis Biles, Jr.

Nov 5, 2024

Robert Lewis "Bobby" Biles, a man whose mechanical genius left an indelible mark on both his industry and his loved ones, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Lincoln County, Georgia.

Born on January 3, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Nell Moore Biles. His life was a testament...

Monty Chris Fant

Monty Chris Fant

Nov 4, 2024

Monty Chris Fant, known affectionately as Chris to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Washington, GA. Born on August 18, 1963, in Meridian, MS, Chris's journey through life was marked by his warm spirit, his dedication to his family, and his passion for his work and hobbies. Chris grew up in Meridian, where...

William Robert Husfelt

William Robert Husfelt

Nov 3, 2024

McDuffie County

William Robert Husfelt, 86, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1938, grew up in Earleville, Maryland, lived in Evans and moved to McDuffie County in 2021.  William served his country in the Army and worked as a...

Benjamin "Ben" Scott

Benjamin "Ben" Scott

Nov 1, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Scott passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at the age of 86 at his home in the Iveytown community of Lincoln County, Georgia near where he was born and raised.

Son of the late John Robert and Thelma Ivey Scott, he was born on October 12, 1938. He attended Bethany School until 7th grade...

Arthur Page Kitchens

Arthur Page Kitchens

Oct 29, 2024

Glascock County

Arthur Page Kitchens, 39, Mitchell, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2024.  The family has not planned a service at this time.  Beggs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Arthur Page Kitchens.

Betty M. Adams Farr

Betty M. Adams Farr

Oct 28, 2024

McDuffie County

May 11, 1930 – October 28, 2024

Mrs. Betty Adams Farr, 94 years old and a beloved lifelong resident of Thomson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on October 28, 2024. Born on May 11, 1930, in Warrenton, Georgia, Betty graduated from Thomson High School and lived almost her entire life in...

Virginia (Martin)  Turner

Virginia (Martin) Turner

Oct 28, 2024

Virginia Martin Turner, known affectionately as Jenny by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence in Lincolnton, Georgia.

Jenny grew up in Lincolnton where she graduated from Lincolnton High School in 1951. A year later and just two weeks after her 18th birthday, she married her sweetheart, Edward S. "Ed"...

Mary Paradise Martin Goldman

Mary Paradise Martin Goldman

Oct 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Paradise (Martin) Goldman went home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 27, 2024 at her residence in Lincolnton surrounded by her family. Mary was born on August 26, 1955 in Lincolnton, GA. Mary's early years were spent on the family farm, where she learned the value of hard work and the joy of simple pleasures....

Tommy Mcgraw

Tommy Mcgraw

Oct 25, 2024

Mr. Tommy McGraw, a cherished soul whose life was a testament to his faith, love for music, and boundless generosity, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia. Born on November 2, 1951, in the same vibrant city, Tommy's life was a beautiful journey that touched the hearts of everyone he met. He walked...

Joanne Jolann Boyette Kicklighter

Joanne Jolann Boyette Kicklighter

Oct 25, 2024

McDuffie County

Joanne Jolann Boyette Kicklighter, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2024.

She was born in Patterson, Georgia on March 24, 1938.  Joanne was a member of Screven First Baptist Church, loved Jesus and believed that Jesus Christ died for her sins, was resurrected after three days and her soul and...

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