Obituaries

Obituaries

Virginia Mae Drennan

Virginia Mae Drennan

May 22, 2026

Mrs. Virginia Mae Flau Drennan, 99, passed away peacefully at Lake Crossing Health Center on May 22, 2026.

Her arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home.

Thomas Edward Quarles

Thomas Edward Quarles

May 20, 2026

Thomas Edward Quarles, known to many simply as Thomas, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Lincolnton, Georgia, at the age of 64. Born on July 15, 1961, in Lincoln County, Georgia, he lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures that brought him joy. He was a beloved father,...

Sebastian Runza

Sebastian Runza

May 19, 2026

Sebastian Paul Runza, known to many simply as Sebastian, passed away on May 19, 2026, in McCormick, South Carolina, at the age of 67. Born on July 28, 1958, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, Sebastian grew up with a strong sense of drive, curiosity, and determination that would guide him throughout his life. He carried the energy of his New...

Gary Edward Blevins

Gary Edward Blevins

May 16, 2026

Gary Edward Blevins, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Washington, Georgia. Born on June 28, 1953, in Bridgeport, Alabama, Gary was the son of the late James "Tab" and Willie Huckabee Blevins. His early years unfolded in Chattanooga before his family relocated to South Pittsburg, Tennessee during his teenage years, where...

Joanne Pollock

Joanne Pollock

May 16, 2026

Mrs. Joanne Pollock, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. Born on April 13, 1935, in North Augusta, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Desmond and Florence Markert Beattie.

Joanne grew up in Augusta and graduated from Richmond Academy in 1953 and attended Augusta College. She...

John Greiger

John Greiger

May 15, 2026

John Greiger, a devoted family man, skilled handyman, and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at his home in McCormick, South Carolina. Born on October 14, 1944, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, John lived a life marked by humor, kindness, and a deep appreciation for nature.

John graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School in Pennsburg, Pa. in 1964....

Lizzie Mims Mercier

Lizzie Mims Mercier

May 14, 2026

Mrs. Lizzie L. Mercier, 87 longtime resident of Mercier Rd., Lincolnton passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

She was born on February 16, 1939 in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late Celonia Jones Mims and Sam Mims. Lizzie attended the Lincoln County School System. She was raised by Bill Sapp and Aleene Freeman after her mother died when Lizzie was...

Gene Davis

Gene Davis

Apr 30, 2026

Earl Eugene “Gene” Davis, Jr., age 69, of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Born on June 11, 1956, in Augusta, Georgia, Gene lived a life marked by hard work, steady kindness, and a genuine love for people, family, and the simple joys of everyday life.

Gene grew up in downtown Augusta, Georgia, and attended Curtis Baptist School...

Baby Boy Martin Oneal Black

Baby Boy Martin Oneal Black

Apr 26, 2026

Martin Oneal Black, infant son of Emily Martin Norman and Austin Oneal Black was born in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Wellstar MCG Health System, Augusta, Georgia.

Other than his parents, Martin is survived by his siblings, John Walker Norman and Cameron Elayne Black; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Winnie Martin of Lincolnton, Georgia; paternal grandparents, Fran...

Judie Michelle Whitener

Judie Michelle Whitener

Apr 23, 2026

Judie Michelle Whitener, 44, of Crook Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on May 27, 1981 in Augusta, she grew up in Wilkes County and was a 2001 graduate of Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School. Throughout her life, she remained true to herself—often speaking her mind with honesty and courage, endearing her...

Kenneth "Kenny" Trammell

Kenneth "Kenny" Trammell

Apr 22, 2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Trammell, age 67, of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the same community where he was born on November 12, 1958. He was known by all who loved him simply as Kenny, and his life was marked by steady devotion, hard work, and a selfless spirit that touched his family, his church, his coworkers,...

Ricky L. Crookham

Ricky L. Crookham

Apr 15, 2026

Ricky Lynn Crookham 65, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on November 13, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, Ricky was the son of the late Gene and Billie Rae Farmer Crookham.

A graduate of Lincoln County High School Class of 1980, Ricky lettered in football and was a guard on the Red Devil Football team...

Eddie Myers

Eddie Myers

Apr 14, 2026

Jack Edmond “Eddie” Myers, 61 died early Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Lincoln County, Georgia. Son of the late Ray and Linda Myers, he was born on July 8, 1964, in Washington, Georgia.

He grew up in Lincoln County and was a proud graduate of LCHS class of 1982. Eddie possessed an exceptional talent...

Herschel Theodore "Ted" Smith

Herschel Theodore "Ted" Smith

Apr 8, 2026

Herschel Theodore Smith, known to family and friends as Ted, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 61.

Ted was born on October 1, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Herbert Lee Smith and Laverne Irvin Smith. He was a graduate of Towers High School in Decatur, Georgia, and carried with him a strong work ethic...

Tony William McKittrick

Tony William McKittrick

Apr 6, 2026

Tony William McKittrick, age 77, of Gills Point Rd, Georgia, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was born on March 20, 1949, in Anderson, South Carolina. He grew up on a dirt road in North Lincoln County. And he stayed there. He liked it. It was always home. He lived a simple life. He was a kind and gentle...

Andy Norman

Andy Norman

Apr 5, 2026

Andy Norman, M.D. passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, at the age of 74. Andy was a physician, missionary, husband, and father who spent his life caring for others through medicine and sharing his Christian faith. He often said he felt called to both from the age of nine.

Andy was born on October 17, 1951, in Lincoln...

Linda Garrett Deal

Linda Garrett Deal

Apr 2, 2026

COURTESY OBITUARY

Mrs. Linda Garrett Keown Deal

McCormick, SC -- Linda Garrett Keown Deal, age 79, of McCormick, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 2nd after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.Linda was born in Augusta, Georgia, on March 16, 1947, to the late Julian Garrett and the late Mary Elizabeth Garrett. She was raised in Milledgeville, Georgia, and was...

Rachel Booth Dallis

Rachel Booth Dallis

Mar 28, 2026

Mrs. Rachel Booth Dallis 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Washington, Georgia. Daughter of the late John Craig and Alice Kirkland Booth, she was born on January 4, 1928, in the Loco Community of Lincoln County, Georgia.

Rachel devoted many years of her life working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where her care and compassion touched...

Patricia "Patty" Garrett Henderson

Patricia "Patty" Garrett Henderson

Mar 28, 2026

COURTESY OBITUARY

Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Garrett Henderson

McCormick, SC -- Patricia “Patty” Garrett Henderson, age 83, of McCormick, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest in the presence of her loved ones on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Patty was born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1942, but grew up in Milledgeville, Georgia, where she attended Georgia College...

Kristi Anderson Darracott

Kristi Anderson Darracott

Mar 19, 2026

COURTESY OBITUARY

Mrs. Kristi Anderson Darracott, 51, of Washington and formerly of Elberton, wife of Jason Darracott, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta.

A celebration of Kristi's life will be conducted on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, with the Revs. Paul Wright and Brian George officiating. The family...

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