Obituaries

Obituaries

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...

Larry Butler

Larry Butler

Mar 18, 2026

Mr. Larry Butler, 76, entered into rest on March 18, 2026. Born on January 1, 1950, in Wilkes County, Larry was a man whose life was marked by loyalty, dedication, and a deep love for the outdoors.Larry grew up in Wilkes County and attended school in Washington. Larry spent many years as a log truck driver, a testament to his...

Bobby Monroe Penton

Bobby Monroe Penton

Mar 12, 2026

Bobby Monroe Penton, a man whose life was marked by resilience, faith, and a steadfast spirit, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on July 16, 1946, in Meridian, Mississippi, Bobby was the son of the late Houston Monroe and Verlie Page Penton. He spent his childhood years in the Harrisburg community of Augusta,...

Tutt Dunaway

Tutt Dunaway

Mar 11, 2026

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Tutt Dunaway, 63 formerly of Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his residence in Evans, Ga.

The only child of the late John Alexander and Colleen Cox Dunaway, Tutt was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 8, 1962.

Tutt's early years were spent on the sprawling Dunaway Ranch, where his love...

Asher Bennett Fields

Asher Bennett Fields

Mar 10, 2026

Our darling boy, Asher Bennett Fields, was born on April 14th, 2010 and departed this earth and entered into the arms of his living Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of March 10th, 2026. At this very moment, Asher worships in the presence of the Most High. His name was chosen because his first and middle name mean “happiness.” Because...

Franklin Earl Doyle

Franklin Earl Doyle

Mar 10, 2026

Rev. Franklin Earl Doyle, 88 of Lincolnton entered into rest on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Piedmont Augusta.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton.

Brenda Holloway Sanders

Brenda Holloway Sanders

Mar 8, 2026

Mrs. Brenda Holloway Sanders, 78 of Lincolnton entered into rest on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta.

Born on Christmas Eve 1947 in Lincoln County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Boykin and Joyce Freeman Holloway and grew up in the Double Branches Community of Lincoln County, where she spent the majority of her life. She...

Dale Turner

Dale Turner

Mar 3, 2026

Lyle Dale Turner, 71, of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away on March 3, 2026.

Born on May 14, 1954, Dale was the son of the late HJ “Jim” Turner Jr. and June Jensen Turner. He grew up with a deep love for sports and competition and graduated from Butler High School in 1972, where he was a multi-sport athlete. He later attended...

Tonia Pope Sweeney

Tonia Pope Sweeney

Feb 21, 2026

Tonia Pope Sweeney, born March 24, 1973, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to James and Ruby Pope, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and creativity that will not soon be forgotten.

Tonia never met a stranger. Whether you were a lifelong friend or someone she had just met in line at the store, she greeted you with warmth and...

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