All Obituaries

Thomson - Mr. Wayne E. Osborne, Jr., 77, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence. There will be no funeral services. Mr. Osborne was born in Sandersville, GA, but had lived in Thomson for many years.  He had attended Sweet Water Baptist Church.  He was a retired auto mechanic and a retired truck driver. Survivors include his daughters, Alicia Martin, Thomson and Tina Michelle Hazel of Warrenville, SC; his son, Timothy Wayne Osborne, Thomson; four sisters, Charlene Brown and...

Thomson- Mrs. Bonnie Howard, 89, widow of Mr. Walter Howard, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, in the Warrenton Health & Rehab in Warrenton Ga. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the Whiteoak United Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Johnny Biggs and Rev. Matt Betosky officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2023, in the Georgia War Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Ga. Mrs. Howard was a native of Huntington County, Ind., but had...

Mesena- Miss Penny Hall, 56, beloved daughter of William Joel and Carolyn Thomas Hall, died Monday, May 15, 2023, in the Piedmont / Augusta Hospital. No services are planned at this time. Miss Hall was born in McDuffie County, but lived in the Mesena area for many years. She was a member of the Mesena United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents William Joel Hall and Carolyn Thomas Hall; and her two sisters, Kathy H. Smith and Gwen H. Adkins. Survivors include her...

Dearing- Mr. George Wallace Davis, 84, widower of Mrs. Carrie Brannon Davis, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Dearing Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Frank Thigpen and Rev. Kim Hancock  officiating. Mr. Davis was a native and lifelong resident of McDuffie County. He was a business owner, having run the family farm for many years. He was a member of the Dearing United Methodist Church. He was preceded in...

Atlanta - Mr. Alan Dale Dowell, 48, beloved son of Roger and Dorothy Dowell, died Monday, May 8, 2023 in Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Martin and Rev. Gary Caudill officiating. Mr. Dowell was a native of Galax, VA, but lived in Thomson for many years. After graduation he lived in Atlanta where he worked for C.D.C. in the Research Department. Survivors include his parents,...

Stapleton - Mr. James Elton Hillman, 90, beloved husband of Mrs. Shirley Hillman, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Gibson Health and Rehab facility. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Stacy Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hillman was a native of Warren County and had lived in the Stapleton area all his life. He was retired from Kingsley Mills and was a Baptist by...

Dearing- Mrs. Joann S. Cooler, 81, widow of Mr. James H. Cooler Jr., died Friday, April 28, 2023, at her residence. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the Dearing Memorial Cemetery, with Mr. Jack McCorkle officiating. Mrs. Cooler was a native of Williamsport, Pa., but had lived in Dearing for many years. She was a retired School Bus Driver with the Richmond County Board of Education. She then became a caregiver for her son and husband. She was preceded in death...

Washington- Mr. Jack Cartledge, 90, widow of Mrs. Jean Waller Cartledge, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his residence. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023, in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating.  Mr. Cartledge was a native of Warren County and had lived in Wilkes County for many years. He was retired from the Textile Industry as a mechanic. Survivors include his two granddaughters, Jennifer McCarty and Jaime Cartledge,...

Thomson - Mrs. Alice I. Gingery, 57, beloved wife of Randy S. Gingery, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in the Piedmont Augusta Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Lee Miller officiating. Mrs. Gingery was a native of Milwaukee, WI, but had lived in Thomson for many years. She worked at Shaw Industries for over 20 years and was a wonderful homemaker. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was...

Thomson; Mrs. Deborah Maxwell Hunt, 71, entered into rest on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence after a long illness. Debbie was born to the late Thomas Allan and Constance Maxwell in Augusta Ga. She graduated from The Academy of Richmond County. Following graduation, she attended Columbia College and later graduated from Augusta College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She used her love of Art to creatively sew and knit for many years. She loved knitting for the Prayer Shaw Ministry...