All Obituaries

Bobby Jones, a lifetime resident of McDuffie County, died on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Bobby was born in Thomson, Georgia, on May 29, 1930 to Jim Waller Jones and Kathleen (Tinky) Williams Jones.  Bobby, age 91, was a graduate of the 1947 Class of Thomson High School, and a member of Thomson First Baptist Church.  He was a proud Charter Member of Raysville Boat Club and enjoyed his home on the lake.  He was also a Charter Member of the Bojangle's Men's Breakfast...

Thomson- Mr. Edwin Wayne Whitaker, 67, Beloved Husband of Mrs. Lynn Whitaker, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in the University/ Augusta Hospital.  No services are planned at this time. Mr. Whitaker was a native of McDuffie County. He was a retired Truck Driver and a Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lynn Whitaker; his daughter, Ashley Whitaker; his son, B.J. Whitaker; his three sisters, Vandella Inglett, Velma Sager, and Dillie Hollimon; and three grandchildren.  

Appling - Mrs. Jean Beggs, 85, widow of Mr. Donald Beggs, entered into rest Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Lake Crossing Health Center, Appling. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Clifton Brown officiating. Mrs. Beggs was a native of Columbia County, but had lived in McDuffie County for many years. She was a Homemaker and a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. Mrs. Beggs was preceded in death by her...

Thomson - Mr. William C. “Bill” Mabry, 81, widower of Mrs. Lunnette Mabry, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the Thomson Health & Rehab Center. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2021, in the Westview Cemetery, with Dr. Steve Dodson officiating.  Full Masonic Rites will be observed.  Mr. Mabry was a native of Birmingham Ala., but had made Thomson his home for many years. He was retired from Jefferson EMC as an Assistant Manager. He was a member...

Mr. Edward Watson “Buck” Clary, Sr., 75 of Easley, SC, formerly of St. Marys, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the Richard Campbell Veterans Home in Belton, SC. Mr. Clary was born October 6, 1945, in Atlanta, GA, the only child of the late Capt. Forrest Thurston Clary and Marian Seals Rogers Howell. He was raised in Thomson, GA by his mother and stepfather, paternal great-grandmother and extended family. His father, Capt. Forrest Thurston Clary, was declared missing...

Appling- Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Carn, 56, Beloved wife of Mr. George Carn, died Sunday, July 4, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in the Shiloh United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Taylor and Rev. Shirley Suarez officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Carn was a native of Clarke County, but had lived in Columbia County most of her life. She was graduate of Briarwood Academy. She earned a Certificate for...

Augusta - Mr. Joseph "Joe” Ronald Lentz, 80, beloved husband of Mrs. Donna N. Lentz, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Lentz was born in Newport News, Va., but had made Augusta his home for many years. He was retired from the Construction Industry. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Donna Newman Lentz, of Augusta; his two sons, Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Lentz Jr (Diane), Brian Lentz (Edna); his daughter,...

Thomson- Mr. John F. Legander Jr., was born on December 8, 1958 in Camden N.J. He passed away June 24, 2021 in the University / Augusta Hospital. Per Mr. Legander’s request, there will be no services or visitation  John was a former U.S. Marine. He also worked for many years with Mrs. Paul’s and Campbell Soup. He was an active member of the AMA. John had a Love for model airplanes, as did his father. He was the son of John F. Legander Sr. and Patricia Legander.  He...

Thomson- Mr. Harold McNeal, 74, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the University / McDuffie Hospital. Per Harold’s request, there will be no services or visitation. Mr. McNeal was a native of Glascock County, but had lived in Thomson for many years. He was retired from National Homes, where he was a Carpenter. Survivors include his sister, Patricia (David) Johnson, Dearing; his brother, Wayne McNeal, Thomson; and several nieces and nephews  

Thomson: Mr. Charles Coleman, 60, died Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Coleman was a native of Hudson, New York, but had lived in Thomson for several years. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Elease Rosser, Marietta; his son, Lance Coleman, East Atlanta; and his parents, Willie and Mary Coleman.