Obituaries

Feb 20, 2026

Mrs. Tinnie Reba Wellmaker Dove,69 of Tignall passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Washington, Georgia. Daughter of the late Robert Ishmael and Edna Crook Wellmaker, she was born on January 7, 1957 in the Mountain community of Lincoln County where she attended Hephzibah Baptist Church while in her youth. She graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1975....

Feb 18, 2026

Leland Williams Carruth, Sr., born on December 4, 1941, in Gulf Port, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late J.P. and Ruth Marie Williams. Leland's life journey led him back to Gulf Port, where he devoted himself to caring for his elderly parents until their passing. In the latter years...

Feb 11, 2026

Ruby Lee Martin Pope, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on May 9, 1950, in the Leathersville Community of Lincoln County, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Cuthbert and Myrtle Partridge Martin. Ruby's early life was marked by her deep commitment to her...

Feb 8, 2026

Mrs. Joan Stella Granger Smith, 81, of McCormick, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Born in Vidalia, Georgia on November 10, 1944, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late D.D. and Charlie Mae Beasley Granger. She grew up in Augusta, where she graduated from the Academy of Richmond County.

Joan's husband’s career led them...

Feb 6, 2026

James Russell Parks, affectionately known to many as “Podgy,” passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina. He was born on April 25, 1941, in McCormick, South Carolina, to the late Jim and Blanche Wilkie Parks. Growing up in Plum Branch, he was a proud graduate of McCormick High School, where he not...

Feb 3, 2026

Mrs. L.G. Holloway Goolsby passed away peacefully at her residence of over 70 years on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 97. 

Born on March 20, 1928, in Lincoln County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Joe M. and Lillian Burgess Holloway. She was a valued member of her community, known for her friendly demeanor and her deep commitment...

Jan 19, 2026

It pleased God Almighty to call from labor to reward our loved one, Willie Rogers Smith, on Monday, January19, 2026. Willie was born to the parentage of the late Mr. Charlie Jr. and Geneva Blackmon Smith on December 3, 1963. He was the fourth child of this union.

Willie grew up in the Goshen community where he had lived his entire...

Jan 18, 2026

Angela Martinelli, born on February 7, 1960, in Dillon, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at Doctors Hospital on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John Calvin and Patricia Ann Mason Stringfield. Angela lived a life full of love and compassion, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

For over 35 years, she called Forest Lake...

Jan 16, 2026

Deborah Tawzer, affectionately known as Debbie, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Washington, Georgia. Born on May 16, 1967, in Tifton, Georgia, Debbie was a vibrant and spirited individual whose life touched many. She graduated from Lincoln County High School as a member of the Class of 1986 and furthered her studies at Augusta Technical College, ultimately carving out...

Jan 15, 2026

William Henry Harris Jr., affectionately known as Henry as well as "Brother" by his family, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his residence in Washington, Georgia. He was born on May 8, 1953, in Washington, where he would spend his life nurturing relationships and creating lasting memories for all those fortunate enough to know him.

Henry was a...

Jan 10, 2026

COURTESY OBITUARY 

Gary Dorn McFerrin, 86, of Hartfield, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Gary was born on November 20, 1939, in Lincolnton, Georgia, the son of the late Marion N. and Sallie Mae Myers McFerrin. Gary spent his professional life as a dedicated home and apartment builder, a career that spanned most of his years in the...

Jan 6, 2026

Yoshiko Omori “Miko” Elvington passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 at her residence in Lincolnton, Georgia, at the age of 89. Born on November 17, 1936, in Osaka, Japan,

Miko’s formative years were shaped by the tumultuous landscape of World War II as she grew up in Osaka and Tokyo. She witnessed first hand the destruction of WWII, an experience...

Dec 29, 2025

Theodore Elwood “Ted” Finley, 66, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence. Born on July 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, Ted grew up in the Double Branches Community of Lincoln County and attended Martin’s Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church and Faith Temple when he was younger. 

He enjoyed watching football and especially supporting the Red Devils each football season....

Dec 23, 2025

Johnnie Shelton Rowe, 71, of Clay Hill Rd., Lincolnton, entered rest on December 23, 2025, at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1954, in Nashville, Georgia, to the late the late Eston Rowe and Emolois Hendley Rowe. Johnnie touched the lives of many with his kind spirit and unwavering affection.

Johnnie graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, a testament...

Dec 18, 2025

COURTESY OBITUARY

Carol White Smith passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Carol was born August 23, 1944 in Augusta, GA to Buford and Ruby Brown White of Lincolnton, GA.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Sandra (Sandi) Gaines, brothers Jack White and Harry White of Grovetown, GA, and by her husband Ronnie Morrison...

Dec 17, 2025

Robert Eugene "Bobby" Norman, Sr., age 89, of Greenwood, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born on June 7, 1936, in Lincoln County, Georgia, Bobby lived most of his life in Greenwood but always carried a deep affection for Lincoln County and the homeplace that he grew up on. .

Bobby was a dedicated and hardworking man who...

Dec 7, 2025

Andrew James Foshee, known for his kindness and love, completed his earthly journey on December 7, 2025, in Lincolnton, GA. Born on February 8, 2003, in Augusta, GA, Andrew's life was a testament to the power of positivity and the strength of a selfless spirit. He was a cherished son to James M. II and Tina Easler Foshee, and a...

Dec 6, 2025

Thomas Charles Boyle entered into eternal rest on December 6, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on January 11, 1938, to Charles "Bucky" and Catherine Boyle. His father worked as a supervisor at the Bethlehem Steel plant.

Tom grew up in Allentown and later graduated from Fountain Hill High School. During...

Nov 30, 2025

Mr. Kevin Charles Cox, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC, the same hospital where he first entered the world on May 16, 1974. His life was a testament to kindness, selflessness, and a passion for music and sports that brought joy to...

Nov 28, 2025

Glenda Gail Newsome, affectionately known as Gail to her friends and family, passed away at her home in Thomson, Georgia, on the 28th of November, 2025, following a battle with cancer. Born on October 1, 1952, Gail's resilience and nurturing spirit were evident from her earliest years. At just four years old, she assumed the role of caregiver to...