Obituaries

Obituaries

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...

Donald "Larry" Story

Donald "Larry" Story

Oct 22, 2024

Warren County

Donald "Larry" Story, 55, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2024.

He was born in Aiken, South Carolina on September 28, 1969, grew up in Warrenton, Georgia and spent most of his life in Warren County. Larry was a mechanic and worked at B & L Cycles, enjoyed being outdoors...

Linda "Meme" Gobble Reese

Linda "Meme" Gobble Reese

Oct 22, 2024

McDuffie County

Linda Gobble Reese, lovingly known as Meme, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Born on April 25, 1944 in Washington County, GA, Linda was a lifelong resident of Thomson, GA, where she cherished 60 years of marriage to her beloved husband, Robert "Bobby" Russell Reese.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...

Wanda Garland Mccurley

Wanda Garland Mccurley

Oct 19, 2024

McDuffie & Stephens County

Mrs. Wanda Cody McCurley, age 81 of Carnesville, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the home of her son, surrounded by her family.

The daughter of the late Dorsey and Zumaline Garland, she was born January 7, 1943 in Stephens County, Georgia. She retired with many years of service from...

Daniel  "Danny" Aaron Price

Daniel "Danny" Aaron Price

Oct 18, 2024

Daniel Aaron Price, known affectionately to friends and family as Danny, passed away on October 18, 2024, in his hometown of Ninety Six, South Carolina. Born on July 27, 1947, to the late Charles Marion and Irene Stevens Price, he was a man whose resilience and spirit left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him....

Brenda Lou Murphy Thigpen

Brenda Lou Murphy Thigpen

Oct 15, 2024

McDuffie County

Brenda Lou Murphy Thigpen, 73, Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on October 15, 2024.

Brenda was born on August 9, 1951, in the same house that her dad, aunts and uncles on the Murphy side as well as most of her siblings were born.  She grew up in the country near the small...

Jack Brown Oliphant, Jr.

Jack Brown Oliphant, Jr.

Oct 14, 2024

McDuffie County

Jack Brown Oliphant, Jr., 75, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2024.

Jack was born in Louisville, Georgia, grew up Stellaville and has lived most of his adult life in Thomson, Georgia.  He was an expert carpenter and worked for himself and many contractors in the area prior to his...

William Lenward Williford

William Lenward Williford

Oct 13, 2024

William Lenward Williford Jr., born on June 3, 1952, in Sandersville, GA, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at his home in Lincolnton, GA, at the age of 72. Known by most that knew him as Len but was affectionately known as "Brother" to those closest to him. He was also known for his sharp wit, generosity, and...

George Edward Brown, Sr.

George Edward Brown, Sr.

Oct 13, 2024

Hancock County

George E. Brown, Sr., 83, Mitchell, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2024.

He was born in Hancock County, grew up in Sparta, Georgia and graduated from Sparta High School and the University of Georgia.  He lived all of his life in Hancock County.  He was Baptist by faith and worked...

David Wayne Frantz

David Wayne Frantz

Oct 9, 2024

Warren County

David Wayne Frantz, 78, Warrenton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2024.

David was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1946, grew up in Pleasant Gap, PA and settled in the Warren County area in 2000.  David served his Country in the U.S. Airforce during the Vietnam War.  He retired...

Tina Dampier Heaberlin

Tina Dampier Heaberlin

Oct 4, 2024

Richmond County

Tina Lori Dampier Heaberlin, 63, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2024. In accordance with Tina's wishes, she has been cremated.

A Celebration of Life for Tina will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Oasis Church, 2228 GA-88 Hephzibah, GA 30815.

Tina was born in Augusta,...

Donnie Smith, Jr.

Donnie Smith, Jr.

Sep 30, 2024

Donnie Smith Jr., 73 of Hephzibah, Ga. passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Born on January 17, 1951, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Donnie's life was a testament to the values of kindness, adventure, and friendship that he held dear. Donnie's early years were spent in Augusta, moving there when he was about 3...

Doris Elizabeth Cummings

Doris Elizabeth Cummings

Sep 27, 2024

Columbia County

Appling-Winfield - Doris Elizabeth Cummings, 97, passed away on the morning of Friday, September 27, 2024.

Doris was born in the former German city of Gumbinnen, East Prussia, on February 5, 1927.

Doris is survived by: Sons Charles C. Cummings (Beverly) and Jack L. Cummings, Jr (Selwyn); grandchildren Robby Cummings and...

Richard "Rick" Redman

Richard "Rick" Redman

Sep 27, 2024

Richard Allen Redman, Jr., US Army Ret. died on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton.

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