All Obituaries

Thomson - Mr. Frank Knox Story, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully Monday, September 25, 2023, at his new home, the At Home Senior Living of Thomson facility. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the Westview cemetery, with Chaplain Tom Kalliokoski officiating. Mr. Story was born in Clarke County, but was raised in Thomson, Georgia. He was a graduate of Thomson High School and the University of Georgia, where he earned a B.A. degree in English. He was an...

Appling - Mrs. Bessie Standridge, 84, widow of Mr. William Standridge, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in the Lake Crossing Nursing Facility. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the Harlem City Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating. Mrs. Standridge was born in Johnson County, but had made McDuffie County home for many years. She was a graduate of Kite High School. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

Thomson- Mrs. Cecille “Ceil” Martin Walden, 61, Beloved wife of Mr. Rickie Walden, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 in the Piedmont McDuffie Hospital. The family plans to have a private ceremony at a later date. Mrs. Walden was born in Germany and had lived in Thomson for many years. She was a retired Master Cosmetologist. She was a member of Fort Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Rickie Walden, Thomson; two daughters, Bayli Walden, Thomson and Brittany...

Thomson- Mr. Lawrence Lee Harris Sr., 84, died Tuesday, August 29,2023, at his residence. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Mr. Harris was a native of Elkhorn, West Virginia and had recently moved to Thomson. He was a retired Supervisor in the Steel manufacturing Business. He was a Marine Veteran. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Lawrence Lee Harris III. Survivors include his two sons, Lawrence Lee Harris Jr. and John Noel Harris; his two daughters, Janet Mayenschein and...

Dearing - Mr. Rodney Lee Hendrick, 50, died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his residence. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the Full Gospel Lighthouse in Stapleton, with Rev. Mike Cato officiating. Mr. Hendrick was a born in Richmond County, but had lived in McDuffie County for years. He was a Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Hendrick and his brother, Butch. He is survived by his mother, Deleita (Wayne) Ivey, Dearing; two sons,...

Martha Elizabeth "Libby" Burnley Thigpen, 76, of Thomson, Georgia, passed away on August 19, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family members. She was born on June 6, 1947, in Washington, GA to the late Edgar Truman Burnley and Nada Elizabeth Burnley. Libby attended Thomson High School, graduating in 1966. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Thomson. Libby was married to her loving husband Wilbur William Thigpen for fifty-six wonderful years.   During...

Thomson - Mrs. Wilma Duckworth, 96, widow of Mr. G.B. Duckworth, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in the Harrington Place, in Augusta. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 27, 2023, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Phil Pilgrim officiating. Mrs. Duckworth was born in Franklin, Ga., but had made her home in Thomson for many years. She was a Homemaker and a member of Union Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Mr. G.B. Duckworth and her daughter...

Dearing - Mr. Talmadge McGahee, 90, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his daughter’s residence. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, in the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Sutphin officiating. Burial will be in Adams Chapel Cemetery. Mr. McGahee was a native and lifelong resident of McDuffie County. He was a retired Brick Mason. He was a member of the Fort Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Sharon (Calaway) Workman, Dearing; his...

Joseph Claude “Joe” McCommons, Sr., 78, of Thomson, passed away on July 28, 2023, following an extended pulmonary illness. He was born on August 30, 1944, to the late William Benjamin McCommons and Louise Lunsford McCommons. Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Frances Brooks McCommons, and their three children: Joseph “Joey” McCommons, Jr., Ashlie McCommons Williams (Chuck), and Brooks McCommons (Christine). Additionally, he leaves behind five loving grandchildren:...

Thomson - Mrs. Elizabeth Cox Dozier, 60, beloved wife of Mr. David Dozier, Jr., died Friday, July 21, 2023, in the Piedmont / McDuffie Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2023, in the Shiloh United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sharon Bowman officiating. Mrs. Dozier was  born in Atlanta, Georgia, and had lived in Cobbham for many years. She graduated from Kennesaw State with a B.S. in Finance. She was a Payroll Professional and a Licensed Real Estate...