Merry Jo Etheredge Epps

Mrs. Merry Jo Epps, 70 of Claire Dr. entered into rest on Monday, June 12 ^th at her residence. Mrs. Epps, daughter of the late Charlie and Julia Cunningham Newman, was born in Long Beach, CA. She had lived in Lincolnton for the past 35 years.

Survivors include her husband, S. Wayne Epps, Sr.; sons, Earl Etheredge and wife, Lee Ann of Rayle, Charlie Etheredge and wife, Melissa of Arizona; daughters, Rachel E. Cox and husband, Eddie of Richmond Hill, Ga., Nadine E. Horne and husband, Kenneth of Summerfield, Fl.; Step-son, S. Wayne Epps, Jr.; Step- daughters, Sheila E. Wilkes, and husband, Billy, and Tara Epps; sisters, Karen Smith and Flora Matthews and husband, Bobby of Martinez; 20 Grandchildren; 12 Great- grandchildren

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Thursday  from 6pm until 8pm at Beggs Funeral Home 200 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA 30817