All Obituaries

Thomson - Mr. Floyd Adkins Montgomery, Jr., 85, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Jo Poss Montgomery, entered into rest Friday, August 23, 2019, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Floyd A. Montgomery and Beck Farrow Montgomery.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 in the First Baptist Church of Thomson with the Rev. David Lambert officiating.  Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery was a lifelong resident of McDuffie...

Thomson- Eugene Cooper Gunby, 86, of Thomson Ga.,  died Sunday, August 18, 2019, at University Augusta Hospital. Eugene was born Dec. 7, 1932 in Thomson, to the late Hugh F. Gunby and Ruby Leona Cooper Gunby. He was a 1950 Graduate of Thomson High School. He was preceded in death by wives, Betty Jean Poss Gunby and Elizabeth (Bunny) Woodruff Gunby, one son, Jeffrey Hugh Gunby, sisters, Hulinda Gunby Baggett, Bonnie Ruth Harden, and a brother, Rial L. Harden. He is survived by son,...

Mr. William “Bo” Sylvester Turner Thomson- Mr. William “Bo” Sylvester Turner, 70, entered into rest on Thursday, July 25, 2019.  He was the son of the late Aubrey Turner and Frances Stephens Turner. Mr. Turner was a native of Charleston S.C, but had lived in Thomson for several years. He was a retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. Survivors include his son, Timothy Turner (Carrie), Thomson; three grandchildren, Nancy Turner, Timothy Turner,...

Thomson- Mrs. Lois Blanchard, 96, widow of Mr. John E. Blanchard, Sr., entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Lake Crossing Health Care Center, Appling, Georgia.  Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Lambert officiating.  Interment will follow in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Blanchard was a native of Meriden, Conn., but lived in Thomson since 1951. She was a homemaker...

Mr. Marvin Hubert Land Carpenter Thomson- Mr. Marvin Hubert Land, 53, entered into rest Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Augusta University Medical Center.  He was the son of the Late Mr. William Albert Land and Mrs. Mary Frances Phillips Land. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2019, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Charles Land and Johnny Rogers officiating.    Mr. Land was born in Augusta, Georgia, but had lived in...

Thomson - Mrs. Margaret H. Stevens, 97, widow of Judge Robert L. Stevens, Sr., died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sandra Lightner and Dr. James Lemley officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Mrs. Stevens was born at Hobbs Mill and was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County. She was a member of Thomson First United Methodist Church, but had been attending the...

Thomson - Mr. Grady Gay, 73, beloved husband of Mrs. Wanda H. Gay, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in the Azalea Health & Rehab Facility in Augusta. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, in the Iron Hill Advent  Christian Church Cemetery, with Brother M. L. Barber officiating. Mr. Gay was a native of Jefferson County, but had lived in Dearing for many years. He was retired from the construction business. He was a Marine veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was a...

Anne Poss, beloved wife of George William (Sonny) Poss entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2019 at her home. Born to Parks Winfield and Emma Thomson Pratt in Bonaire, GA,  Anne was reared in Covington, GA.  She attended Stetson University in Deland, FL and received both her Bachelor and Master of Science from the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She taught at Paul Knox Junior High School in North Augusta, S.C. for two years prior to...

Warrenton - Mrs. Polly Hobbs Burkey, 69, beloved wife of Mr. Russell Burkey, entered into rest Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Olin Hobbs and Martha Stewart Hobbs. Mrs. Burkey was born in Jefferson County, Georgia, but had lived in Warrenton for many years.  She was a homemaker and a member of Second Chance Independent Church of Thomson.  Her biggest joys was going to church and spending time with church family and friends. ...

Thomson - Mr. Charles Leon McDonald, 92, entered into rest Monday, June 24, 2019, at University Hospital / Augusta.  He was the son of the late Forrest McDonald and the late Katrina Langham McDonald. Graveside  services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, in the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles Reese officiating. Mr. McDonald was born in Wilkes County, Georgia, but lived in Thomson for many years.  He was retired from the Thomson Company and...