All Obituaries

Mrs. Dorothy Ann “Dot” Scott, 81 of Iveytown Rd., Lincolnton, Ga. entered into rest on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Southern Manor, Washington, GA. The youngest of eight children born to Joseph “Aut” and Gussie Bare Howell and the last to join them all in their heavenly home. What a wonderful reunion it must have been. Dot was raised in Ashe County, North Carolina, a hamlet nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains where she graduated from Ashe Central...

Mrs. Beth Aloma Stringfield, 76 of Partridge Town Rd., Lincolnton entered into rest on Monday, January 30, 2023 in her husband’s arms and her family at her side. She was reunited in Heaven with her daughter, Angelia Stringfield Clark and husband Clay, grandson, Eli Clark, great grandson Bryce Driver and siblings Nelly Mae Holly and Susan Hutchins. Mrs. Stringfield, daughter of the late John and Virginia Adams Holly was born on April 28, 1946 in Augusta where she grew up. She went...

  Mr. Mack Emmett Heard, 92, of Camry Lane, Grayson, Georgia, passed away at his home on January 29,2023.   A graveside memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 25,2023 at 2 PM at the Tignall Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Heard was born on July 10, 1930, in Tignall to Tom and Grace Dawkins Heard.   After graduating from Tignall High School, he served his country by joining the U S Navy.  He worked for a transport company in their clerical department...

Mrs. Traci Denise Garrett , 50 of Lincoln Street, Tignall entered into rest on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Augusta University. Mrs. Garrett was born in Cobb County and grew up in Douglasville, Georgia. She graduated from Lithia Springs High School. Traci has lived in the Tignall area for the past 15 years. She loved cooking and preparing home cooked meals to bring her family together. Traci took pride in being a devoted caregiver for her dad and mom. She was a member of Beulah Baptist...

McDuffie County Sonny Daniel, 47, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2023. Sonny was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on June 29, 1975. He grew up in Kentucky, then moved to Georgia and lived here most of his life.  He enjoyed the beach, outdoors, nature, bike riding, any kind of adventure, and most of all he loved being with his family and friends. Sonny never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. Sonny was a welder by trade. Sonny is preceded in...

McDuffie County Leon Wyatt, 75, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2023. Leon Wyatt was born in Wrightsville, Georgia on February 11, 1947, grew up in McDuffie County, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, worked at Pittman Highway Contractors, Sheppard Construction, Knox Rivers, Plant Vogtle and started Wyatt Construction in 1985.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, operating equipment, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...

Kristy Lee Gibbs, 41, of Grovetown, Georgia, entered into rest peacefully on January 21, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family. Kristy was born in Emporia, Kansas on September 29, 1981. She was raised in Columbia County since 1985 when her family relocated from Kansas. After graduating high school, Kristy earned a nursing degree from Augusta State University in 2010 and spent the past 12 years practicing nursing in the Augusta area. Kristy really enjoyed being a nurse and loved...

Mr. Neil O. Reichard, 86 husband of Judith Hackman Reichard died Friday, January 20, 2023 at Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC. Neil was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1936 to the late Clarence A. and Bernetta Parry Reichard where he grew up and graduated from Allentown High School where he participated in track and football. Afterwards, he graduated from Blair Academy where he was a member of the track team and the undefeated New Jersey State Prep champion football team. He...

McDuffie County Elizabeth Irene Gunter, 83, Thomson, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Clarke County on May 15, 1939, grew up in Clarke County, graduated from Oconee County High School and moved to Thomson, Georgia in 1964.  She was Baptist by faith and a member of Washington Heights Baptist Church.  Elizabeth worked as a USPS Rural Carrier and was a faithful and devoted homemaker for her family.  Elizabeth loved spending quality...

Pamela Jean Ernst Tubbs, age 78 formerly of Martinez, GA passed away January 19, 2023.  “Pam” was formerly a resident of Mt. Pleasant, MI.  After a long career working in Banking at Isabella Community Credit Union and the Bank of Alma, she made the decision to move to warmer weather in Georgia.  Pam’s talents were many with her love of stained glass, jewelry making, gardening and DIY projects. A beloved mother, grandmother, she is survived by her sons, Roy...