Obituaries

Jul 15, 2016

Richard "Rick" Murphy

Thomson, GA- Mr. Richard Curtis "Rick" Murphy, 69, of Stagecoach Rd. entered into rest July 15, 2016 after a 16 month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mr. Murphy grew up in Augusta, Georgia and was the son of late Nesbit C. Murphy and the late Ruth Murphy. He was a 1965 graduate...

Jul 9, 2016

Alisa Chalker Tobin

Thomson, GA- Alisa Chalker Tobin, 30, of Wrightsboro Rd. entered into rest July 9, 2016 at her residence.

Alisa grew up in Thomson, GA and lived in McDuffie County most of her life. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Alisa was always laughing and enjoyed music and loved children....

Jul 6, 2016

Mary Martin Powell, age 61, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at University Hospital McDuffie.

She was born on November 17, 1954 to David and Martha Comolli Martin.

Mary was a graduate of Elberton High School, attended Emory at Oxford, Emory University, University of Georgia and graduated from Medical College of Georgia as a Medical...

Jun 29, 2016

Mrs. Lanette Martin Drinkard, 83 of Sharon Rd. entered into rest on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mrs. Drinkard, daughter of the late James Thomas and Maggie Banks Martin, was a native of Lincoln County and had lived in Wilkes County most of her life. She was retired from Royal Manufacturing as a seamstress...

Jun 27, 2016

Roberta Elaine Cook

Thomson, GA– Mrs. Roberta Elaine Cook, 72, of Gingerhill Rd. entered into rest Monday, June 26, 2016. at Doctor's Hospital.

Mrs. Cook was born in Dublin, GA and lived in Jackson SC before moving to Thomson. She was the daughter of the late Roe Lewis McLendon and the late Sara Elaine Campbell...

Jun 24, 2016

Mary Powell Rabun

Thomson, GA– Mrs. Mary Mathews Powell Rabun of Kingstown Way entered into rest June 24, 2016.

Mrs. Rabun was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and was the daughter of the late Omar Lewis Mathews and the late Bessie Williams Mathews. She was a homemaker and attended Faith Baptist Church and...

Jun 24, 2016

Mr. William C. "Bill" Howard, Jr., 75 of Plantation Point Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Friday, June 24, 2016.

Mr. Howard, son of the late William C. and Edna Hensler Howard, was born in the Cobbham Community . He grew up on Watkins St. in Augusta, served in the US Navy and served on the USS...

Jun 22, 2016

Amanda Powell Craft

West Columbia, SC – Amanda Powell Craft, 33, formerly of Dearing, GA entered into rest June 22, 2016.

Mrs. Craft was born in Augusta, GA and grew up in McDuffie County.  She was a Sales Manager for Buddy's Home Furnishings.  Mrs. Craft was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Survivors...

Jun 14, 2016

Lynn Vinson

Thomson, GA- Mr. Lynn Vinson, 45, entered into rest June 14, 2016.

Mr. Vinson was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Dearing United Methodist Church. Mr. Vinson was predeceased by his mother, Ferrell Ann Vinson.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Vinson;...

Jun 14, 2016

Reese Langham

Thomson, GA- Mr. Reese Langham, 79, of Ridge Road, entered into rest June 14, 2016.

Mr. Langham was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County, GA and the son of the late Bunyan T. Langham, Sr. and the late Thelma Reese Langham. He served in the National Guard for ten years.  Mr. Langham worked...

Jun 8, 2016

Mr. Bobby Quarles, 71 of Loco Church Rd. entered into rest on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Quarles, son of the late Robert W. and Lizzie Dill Quarles, was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County. He was a retired log truck driver.

In addition to his parents, his brothers, Jack Quarles, Lindsey...

Jun 7, 2016

Mrs. Krystal Everett,53  of Elam Heights entered into rest on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Everett, a native of Sandersville, Ga., lived in Lincoln County and graduated from LCHS in 1980.  Following graduation, she attended Georgia College in Milledgeville where she received a degree in marketing. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority...

Jun 7, 2016

Mr. Hayes moved from Nashville to Augusta in 1974 to work in the garment industry at Trooper until 1981. In 1982 Jack and Sandi moved to the Leah Community and opened The Pair of Jacks Inc. For the past 33 1/2 years he enjoyed building the business and building the extended family with so many wonderful customers. He enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2016

Thomson, GA – Mr. Robert  E. "Bob" Odum, Jr. entered into rest June 6, 2016.

Mr. Odum was born in Australia and lived in Thomson most of his life.  He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Lynne C. Odum; daughters, Jennifer Lynne Henning and Mary Anastasia "Stacey"  Henderson; son,  Robert Leslie Odum;...

Jun 5, 2016

Merv Reese

Thomson, GA- Mr. Mervin "Merv" Reese, 76, of Reese Jones Rd. entered into rest June 5, 2016.

Mr. Reese grew up in Glascock County, GA and was the son of the late Harris Reese and the late Mary Chalker Prescott. He was a 1958 graduate of Glascock County High School. He lived in...

Jun 5, 2016

Cynthia "Cindy" White Roof

Mitchell, GA- Cindy fought the good fight and finally went to her Heavenly home on June 5 th 2016. She is cancer free and singing in the choirs of Heaven.

She had a calling early in life to help children with special needs. She attended Augusta College and received a Bachelor...

Jun 4, 2016

Leon B. Newsome, Sr.

Thomson, GA- Mr. Leon B. Newsome, Sr., 81, of Shields Pond Rd., entered into rest June 4, 2016.

Mr. Newsome grew up in Warren County, GA, but lived in McDuffie County most of his life. He was the son of the late Leroy Newsome and the late Maggie Dye Newsome Dunaway....

Jun 3, 2016

Thomson, GA – Ret. MSG Danny McGowen, 65, of Rousseau Creek, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on June 3, 2016.

Danny (Dr. Doo) McGowen was born in Silverton, TX to the late Richard Lynn McGowen and the late Gerene Bingham McGowen. He was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1970 and...

Jun 2, 2016

Susan Harper Smith

Norwood, GA- Mrs. Susan Harper Smith, 62, of Norwood, GA entered into rest June 2, 2016.

Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of Norwood, GA.  She graduated from Warren County High School in 1971 and was a member of the Norwood United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith was the Owner and Operator of...

Jun 1, 2016

Mary Ardillia Cumbie Watts

Grovetown, GA- Mrs. Mary Ardillia Cumbie Watts, 35, formerly of Thomson, GA entered into rest June 1, 2016.

Mary was born in Milton, FL, but moved to Thomson, GA in 2000.  She was a mother and a homemaker. Mary was predeceased by her father, Henry Lee Cumbie.

Survivors include...