Obituaries

Oct 11, 2016

William Randolph "Ranny" Prescott

Thomson, GA – William Randolph "Ranny" Prescott, 84, entered into rest October 11, 2016.

Mr. Prescott was born in Louisville, Georgia to the late Elbert Nathan Prescott and the late Ola Stewart Prescott. He lived most of his life in Thomson, Georgia and was a faithful and devoted member of Sweetwater...

Oct 10, 2016

Mr. Bernard Joseph McAuley, 79 of St Helena Island, SC entered into rest on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Hickory Knob State Park, McCormick, SC. No services are planned.

Oct 10, 2016

Ms. Elizabeth Lowery, 64, of Cartledge Rd. entered into rest on Monday, October 10, 2016.  Her body has been cremated and no services are planned.

Oct 8, 2016

Daniel Lee "Boo" Whitaker

Dearing, GA – Daniel Lee "Boo" Whitaker, 33, entered into rest October 8, 2016.

Daniel was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and a graduate of Thomson High School. He was a Baptist by faith.

Survivors include his father, Herbert "Danny" Whitaker; mother, Cathy Broome Whitaker; brother, Ronnie...

Oct 1, 2016

Edith Young Poe

Evans, GA – Mrs. Edith Young Poe, 95, of Knob Hill Circle went to her heavenly home on October 1, 2016 surrounded by family. She resided and was cared for by her daughter, Musa and grandson, Chris Anderson.

Edith was a native of Thomson, Georgia and the daughter of the late Claude...

Sep 30, 2016

Mr. Grady Marion Thomas, 78, of Watson Street, Thomson, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Born in Marion County, Georgia, he was the son of the late John Marion Thomas and the late Ruby Hudson Thomas. Mr. Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy and retired from Overnight Transportation. He was...

Sep 25, 2016

Jerry Lee Stanphill, Sr.

Chief of Public Safety

Thomson, GA – Chief Jerry Lee Stanphill, Sr., 51, entered into rest September 25, 2016 at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta.

Born January 13, 1965 to J. L. Stanphill and Lucile Dunn Stanphill in Red Bay, Alabama, Jerry moved to Thomson in 1979. After graduating from Thomson...

Sep 23, 2016

Mr. Barney C. Zellars, 79, of Hephzibah Church Rd., entered into rest on Friday, September 23 rd at his residence.

Mr. Zellars, son of the late Henry and Cannie Mae Sims Zellars, was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County. He had worked in masonry, and carpentry in his earlier years; he was later a policeman and dispatcher...

Sep 23, 2016

Susie Chandler Padgett

Dearing, Georgia- Mrs. Susie Chandler Padgett, 73, of Adair Rd. entered into rest September 23, 2016.

Mrs. Padgett was born in Columbus, Georgia and was the daughter of the late William Leon Chandler and the late Bessie Elizabeth Roberts. She was a homemaker and member of Dearing Full Gospel Church. In addition...

Sep 20, 2016

Ralph Edward Rogers

Thomson, Georgia - Mr. Ralph Edward Rogers, 76, entered into rest September 20, 2016.

Mr. Rogers was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Joseph B. Rogers and the late Alma Landrum Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a retired Sales Representative for Hoover Treated Wood Products,...

Sep 17, 2016

Mr. James S. "Steve" Scruggs, 69 of Gills Point Rd. entered into rest on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 10 am at Beulah Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Scruggs, son of the late Clinton J....

Sep 16, 2016

Patricia Ann Haile

Warrenton, GA- Mrs. Patricia Ann Haile, 69, entered into rest September 16, 2016.

Mrs. Haile was born in Mena, Arkansas but lived in Warren County for many years. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Haile was a Baptist by faith.

Survivors include her beloved husband,...

Sep 14, 2016

Mr. Nathaniel S. Taylor, 37 entered into rest on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17th at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God with Revs. Lanis Lewis and Terry Bonds officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 pm until the hour of...

Sep 13, 2016

Robert Augustus Cruikshank

Evans, GA - Mr. Robert A. Cruikshank, 91, entered into rest September 13, 2016.

Mr. Cruikshank was born in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Leo Merritt Cruikshank and the late Adaline Marguerite Brown Cruikshank. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II receiving the Purple Heart medal for...

Sep 10, 2016

Mrs. Martha Sims Crite, 82, of Metasville Rd. entered into rest on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16 th at 1 pm at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Harmony Baptist Church cemetery.

Mrs. Crite, a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, was a retired seamstress and later...

Sep 9, 2016

Alice M. Aldred

Thomson, GA - Mrs. Alice M. Aldred, 89, entered into rest September 9, 2016.

Mrs. Aldred was a native of McDuffie County, GA and the daughter of the late Charles Meadows and the late Nomie Lee Young Meadows. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. Survivors include her daughters, Mary...

Sep 7, 2016

Mrs. Audrey Partridge Fleming, 94 entered into rest on Wednesday, September 7th at Lake Crossing Health Care, Appling.

Mrs. Fleming, a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, was the daughter of the late W. Sidney and Mary Emma Freeland Partridge. She retired from the Lincoln County Dept. of Family and Children Services after 23 years of employment and...

Sep 5, 2016

Clarence "Buddy" Wesley Pilgrim, III

Aiken, SC - Mr. Clarence "Buddy" Wesley Pilgrim, III, 64, entered into rest September 5, 2016 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Mr. Pilgrim was born in Louisville, KY but grew up in Thomson, GA and has lived in Aiken since 1987.  He was the son of the late Clarence Wesley...

Sep 5, 2016

Roy James Yelton, Col. USAFA Ret.

Roy James Yelton, Col. USAFA Ret., 84, of Whiteoak Road, Thomson, GA, entered into rest on Monday, September 5, 2016 at the University Hospital – Thomson.  Mr. Yelton was the beloved husband of Charlotte Yelton.

Born January 5, 1932 in Columbia County to Samuel and Bessie Yelton, Mr. Yelton...

Sep 3, 2016

Arthur Thomas Gunn

Thomson, Georgia- Mr. Arthur Thomas Gunn, 60, of Star Hinson Rd., entered into rest September 3, 2016.

Mr. Gunn was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and was the son of the late William Frank Gunn and the late Grace Shoemaker Gunn. He was a farmer and a member of Lighthouse...