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
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 Dr. Pennington’s clinic in Lincolnton December 8, 1962.
Tutt's early years were spent on the sprawling Dunaway Ranch, where...
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
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
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
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
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...
Tinnie Dove
Feb 20, 2026
Mrs. Tinnie Reba Wellmaker Dove,69 of Tignall passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Washington, Georgia. Daughter of the late Robert Ishmael and Edna Crook Wellmaker, she was born on January 7, 1957 in the Mountain community of Lincoln County where she attended Hephzibah Baptist Church while in her youth. She graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1975....
Leland Williams Carruth, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Leland Williams Carruth, Sr., born on December 4, 1941, in Gulf Port, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late J.P. and Ruth Marie Williams. Leland's life journey led him back to Gulf Port, where he devoted himself to caring for his elderly parents until their passing. In the latter years...
Ruby Lee Martin Pope
Feb 11, 2026
Ruby Lee Martin Pope, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on May 9, 1950, in the Leathersville Community of Lincoln County, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Cuthbert and Myrtle Partridge Martin. Ruby's early life was marked by her deep commitment to her...
Joan Stella Granger Smith
Feb 8, 2026
Mrs. Joan Stella Granger Smith, 81, of McCormick, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Born in Vidalia, Georgia on November 10, 1944, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late D.D. and Charlie Mae Beasley Granger. She grew up in Augusta, where she graduated from the Academy of Richmond County.
Joan's husband’s career led them...
James Russell Parks
Feb 6, 2026
James Russell Parks, affectionately known to many as “Podgy,” passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina. He was born on April 25, 1941, in McCormick, South Carolina, to the late Jim and Blanche Wilkie Parks. Growing up in Plum Branch, he was a proud graduate of McCormick High School, where he not...
L.G. Holloway Goolsby
Feb 3, 2026
Mrs. L.G. Holloway Goolsby passed away peacefully at her residence of over 70 years on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 97.
Born on March 20, 1928, in Lincoln County, Georgia, she was the daughter of Joe M. and Lillian Burgess Holloway. She was a valued member of her community, known for her friendly demeanor and her deep commitment...
Willie Smith
Jan 19, 2026
It pleased God Almighty to call from labor to reward our loved one, Willie Rogers Smith, on Monday, January19, 2026. Willie was born to the parentage of the late Mr. Charlie Jr. and Geneva Blackmon Smith on December 3, 1963. He was the fourth child of this union.
Willie grew up in the Goshen community where he had lived his entire...
Angela Martinelli
Jan 18, 2026
Angela Martinelli, born on February 7, 1960, in Dillon, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at Doctors Hospital on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John Calvin and Patricia Ann Mason Stringfield. Angela lived a life full of love and compassion, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
For over 35 years, she called Forest Lake...
Deborah Tawzer
Jan 16, 2026
Deborah Tawzer, affectionately known as Debbie, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Washington, Georgia. Born on May 16, 1967, in Tifton, Georgia, Debbie was a vibrant and spirited individual whose life touched many. She graduated from Lincoln County High School as a member of the Class of 1986 and furthered her studies at Augusta Technical College, ultimately carving out...
Henry Harris
Jan 15, 2026
William Henry Harris Jr., affectionately known as Henry as well as "Brother" by his family, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his residence in Washington, Georgia. He was born on May 8, 1953, in Washington, where he would spend his life nurturing relationships and creating lasting memories for all those fortunate enough to know him.
Henry was a...
Gary Dorn McFerrin
Jan 10, 2026
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Gary Dorn McFerrin, 86, of Hartfield, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Gary was born on November 20, 1939, in Lincolnton, Georgia, the son of the late Marion N. and Sallie Mae Myers McFerrin. Gary spent his professional life as a dedicated home and apartment builder, a career that spanned most of his years in the...
Yoshiko Omori Elvington
Jan 6, 2026
Yoshiko Omori “Miko” Elvington passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 at her residence in Lincolnton, Georgia, at the age of 89. Born on November 17, 1936, in Osaka, Japan,
Miko’s formative years were shaped by the tumultuous landscape of World War II as she grew up in Osaka and Tokyo. She witnessed first hand the destruction of WWII, an experience...
Theodore E. “Ted” Finley
Dec 29, 2025
Theodore Elwood “Ted” Finley, 66, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his residence. Born on July 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, Ted grew up in the Double Branches Community of Lincoln County and attended Martin’s Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church and Faith Temple when he was younger.
He enjoyed watching football and especially supporting the Red Devils each football season....
