All Obituaries

  Mr. Kevin Ellis Scott 55 of Hwy 220 East, Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Augusta University Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 6pm until 8pm at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton. Mr. Scott was born on December 22, 1965 and grew up in Lincoln County where he has lived all of his life. He had owned a courier business for many years and had recently worked in bridge building until he became disabled. His interests...

Mrs. Nellie Lou McGee, 78 of Partridge Town Rd., Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Friday, April 30, 2021. Mrs. McGee, daughter of the late Benjamin T. Goldman and Mary Jo Edmunds Goldman Hamilton, was born in Lincoln County on January 24, 1943. She grew up in Lincoln County, and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1961. Almost 50 years ago, she went to work in the real estate profession and later opened her own business, Broad River Realty which she ran for many years. She...

Lincolnton, Ga Mrs. Carolyn Bryan Bannister, 67 of Mercier Rd., Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Friday, April 23, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Bannister, daughter of the late Sellers and Frances Norman Bryan was born in Lincoln County on October 11, 1953. She graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1971 and worked in banking for many years beginning with First Savings which was later Regions as a loan officer assistant. Later, she was employed by F&M Bank for over 16 years...

Mrs. Susan Ilene Chrisman Wilkes, 91, of Lincolnton, Georgia., entered into rest on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Lake Crossing Health Center in Appling, Georgia.  A native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Sue, as she was known by many in the area, had been a resident of Lincoln County for over fifty years.  Sue was a self-employed hairdresser and a retired employee of Waffle House in Thomson, Georgia.  She was an active member of Lincolnton Baptist Church until her failing...

~COURTESY OBITUARY~ Arthur Dan Pitts passed away peacefully on April 20, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Lincoln County, Ga., the oldest child and only son of Isabelle Cartledge Pitts and Arthur Andrew Pitts. He graduated from Lincolnton High School where he enjoyed playing football and baseball for the Red Devils.  During his senior year, he was named All State Quarterback. His athletic ability helped him earn a football scholarship to South Georgia College. He...

Mr. Tony W. Raiford, Jr., 29, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Tony, son of Tony Sr. and Mary Quick Raiford was born June 21, 1991 in Augusta. He grew up in Lincolnton and was a graduate of the  Lincoln County High School Class of 2009, Afterwards, he attended Lander University in Greenwood, SC and became a landscape professional. Tony enjoyed music, gaming, smiling and most of all spending time with his friends, family, and his ever-present dog and buddy, Brody. ...

Mr. Ronald Dooling, 80, of Thomson, Georgia, entered into rest on April 17, 2021. Mr. Dooling was born in Hartford, Alabama on November 21, 1940, and grew up there, was the son of the late Ervin Dooling and Flora Katchum Dooling and was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Rahm Dooling and his sister, Rose Marie Reynolds (Travis).  He was an avid golfer, loved the game of golf, was at the course most days and enjoyed watching golf on television also.  Mr. Dooling served in...

Ms. Wanda Elaine Henderson, 67 of Washington Rd., Appling, Ga. entered into rest on Friday, April 16, 2021. Ms. Henderson, daughter of the late Curtis M. and Addie Lee Harper Henderson was born in Franklin ,KY. on October 17, 1953. She had retired from Pair of Jacks as a clerk. Her interest included working crossword puzzles and talking with her customers that frequented the store. She is survived by her son, Brian Strain of Russellville, KY; brothers, Lee Henderson of Bowling Green, KY...

McDuffie County Mrs. Teresa Lynn Whitaker, 56, of McDuffie County – Entered into rest on April 16, 2021 at her residence.   Mrs. Whitaker, the daughter of the late Robert “Bobby” Bedenbaugh and Elga Johnson Sturkie, was born in Augusta, Georgia.  She was a homemaker and lived most of her married life in McDuffie County.  She loved her family and friends and enjoyed flower gardening, being outdoors and being at the lake.  Mrs. Whitaker was Baptist by...

Ms. Darlene Evans Burdette passed away in Anderson, SC on April 12, 2021, at the age of 56. Darlene was born in Washington, Georgia on February 23, 1965.  She is survived by her mother, Brenda Gail McNair of Iva, S.C., father, Larry Douglas Evans of Lincolnton, GA, two children: Faith Burdette and Harley Burdette of Iva, S.C. a grandson: Asa Burdette, three siblings: Larry Evans, Timmy McNair, and Ray McNair. Darlene will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. Graveside...