Faye Saggus
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Oma Faye Jackson Saggus, known lovingly as Faye, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. Daughter of the late Robert O. and Annie Kate Powell Jackson was born on July 11, 1940 in Wilkes County where she grew up and joined Mt. Zion Methodist Church at an early age. After her marriage, she moved to Lincolnton...
Richard Charles Ellison
Jun 1, 2026
Richard Charles Ellison passed away on June 1, 2026, at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia, following a tragic house fire. He was 73 years old. Born on November 6, 1952, in Oklahoma, he lived a life marked by hard work, quiet strength, and a genuine appreciation for the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Richard was the beloved son...
Nick Sheppard
Jun 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tony Nicholas Sheppard, 39, of Thomson, Georgia on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Nick was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a fiercely creative spirit. An artist at heart, he viewed the world through a lens of imagination, color, and possibility. He was unapologetically himself, embracing life on his own terms and encouraging...
Bobbie Ruth Holland
May 31, 2026
Bobbie Ruth gained her Heavenly wings on Sunday, May 31, 2026, and has now won her crown. A Celebration of Her Life will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Snow’s at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Reverend Joe Williams will be officiating. The family will greet friends during visitation from 10:00 AM until...
Clarinda Yakima Jackson
May 23, 2026
Clarinda Yakima Hogan Jackson, lovingly known by her family and friends as a loving, gentle, and friendly woman, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on February 15, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and quiet strength.
Clarinda was raised in Lincolnton, where she learned the values of family, faith,...
Virginia Mae Drennan
May 22, 2026
Virginia Mae Flau Drennan, age 99, of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away on May 22, 2026, after a long and well-lived life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and the simple joys of each day.
She was born on March 29, 1927, in Peru, Nebraska, to Nels Christian and Ida Marie Tobin Flau. Virginia grew up in Nebraska and graduated...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
