All Obituaries

Thomson - Mrs. Margaret Smallwood Thompson, 95, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, in the Lake Crossing Health Facility. Due to Covid 19 concerns, a private graveside service for family only will be held in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with Dr. Matt Ward officiating. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Thompson was born in Glascock County to Oscar and Annie Raley Smallwood. She graduated from Glascock County High School and worked various jobs in Gibson and Augusta before marriage to...

Augusta – On November 30, 2020, Trevor David Clarey (45), loving husband to Sara, and devoted dad to Paula, CeCe, Nadine and William, entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father. Trevor went to college and trade school to become a skilled electrician with the IBEW Electricians Union for the past 27 years.  He enjoyed being outdoors, growing a garden, playing the guitar and keeping everyone laughing, with his great sense of humor.  However, his most enjoyable moments in life...

Augusta – Mrs. Betty Duffie-Lunsford, 75, widow of Mr. Dennis L. Lunsford Sr., entered into rest Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her residence. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 3 p.m., in the Little Brier Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Randy Dunaway and Rev. John Jenkins officiating. Mrs. Duffie-Lunsford was a native of Wilkes County, grew up in McDuffie County, but had been living in Augusta for several years. She was a graduate of Augusta...

George Allen Lokey “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. O Lord, truly I am your servant.” Psalm 116:15 It is with much sadness that the family of George Allen Lokey announces his death on November 19, 2020 at University Hospital, Augusta. George was born in Augusta, GA on October 28, 1943. He was the son of the late James Thomas Lokey, Sr. and Vera Allen Lokey, and was a life-long resident of Thomson, GA. George graduated from Thomson High School in...

Thomson- Ms. Evelyn Joyce Reese, 78, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, in the Doctors Hospital. A private graveside service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2020, in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens with Dr. Don Widener and Rev. Chad Widener officiating. Ms. Reese was a native of Warren County, but had lived in Thomson for many years. She was a retired Beautician having worked for over 50 years. She also worked at Wal-Mart for over 20 years. She was a member of Faith Baptist...

Thomson, GA – Jacqueline Plant Fincher-Prudhomme, age 85, formerly of Northside Atlanta and Johns Creek, passed away on October 24, 2020 in Thomson, GA from Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was born January 4, 1935 at home in Tallassee, Alabama to Lucile Totty Plant & Jack Forbes Plant. Jackie grew up in rural Alabama and went on to graduate from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, in 1956, with a B.A. in Music (Voice & Piano).  She was also a 1961 graduate of Emory...

Gibson- Mrs. Virginia Bolster, 98, widow of Mr. James Bolster, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, in the Gibson Health & Rehab Facility. There will be a private zoom memorial by the family at a later date. Mrs. Bolster was a native of New York, but had lived in Gibson for several years. She was a Nurse and a homemaker. She was a Catholic. Survivors include 4 daughters and 2 sons and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

Raleigh, N.C. - Mr. Damon “Brent” Verner, 50, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in the Transitions Lifecare (Hospice), in Raleigh, N.C. after an extended stay at UNC REX Hospital. A graveside service will be at 12 noon, Saturday, October 31, 2020, in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with Dr. David Lambert officiating. Due to Covid-19, there will be no visitation. Mr. Verner was a native of Thomson, Ga., but had resided in Raleigh, N.C. for over 20 years. He...

Martinez – Mr. Henry M. Dye, III, son of Mrs Patricia Koss Dye and the late Henry M. Dye, Jr., died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at his residence in Martinez. A graveside service will be this Saturday, October 24. 2020, at 12 noon, in Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, GA. Mr. Dye was was born in Augusta, Richmond County, and had made Martinez his home for many years.  He was a Master Mechanic and was last employed with All Tune. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church....

  Athens - Mrs. Doris Johnson Banks, 95, widow of Mr. James Banks, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, in the Talmadge Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Athens, Ga. A private family service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in the Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11:30 at the funeral home. Mrs. Banks was a...