Obituaries

Oct 22, 2025

Ann Davis Seymour, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and respected paralegal, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. Born on July 22, 1944, in McCormick, South Carolina, Ann's life was a testament to her unwavering strength, love for her family, and dedication to her profession. Ann grew up in the warm embrace of McCormick, where she...

Oct 20, 2025

Mr. Lewis Riley Hall, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 92 in Washington, Georgia. Born on July 3, 1933, in Wilkes County, Georgia, Lewis's life was a testament to his resilience, work ethic, and kindness.

Lewis attended Washington High School and soon answered the...

Oct 19, 2025

Rosemary Flynt Newby, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at her home on Lincolnton Rd. near Washington in which she has lived for over 50 years. Daughter of the late James L. and Lois Blakey Flynt, she was born on January 15, 1941 in Washington. Soon after graduating from Washington High School...

Oct 16, 2025

Colonel Byron S. Baldwin, Sr. (U.S. Army, Retired), a man of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully at his home in Lincolnton, Georgia, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Byron was born on March 1, 1939, in Caddo, KY to Francis and Frances (née Smith) Baldwin. After attending Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA,...

Oct 15, 2025

Sgt. Jerry Hardeman Walker, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in Washington, Georgia. Born on April 14, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, he lived a life marked by dedication to his country, his community, and his family. Jerry grew up in Appling County and graduated from Bass High School in Baxley in...

Oct 13, 2025

Mrs. Marianne Myers Adams, 81, of Prater Road, Lincolnton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 13 th at her residence. Marianne, daughter of the late Milford and Mary Norman Myers, was a 1962 graduate of Lincolnton High School and a longtime resident of Lincoln County and member of Goshen Baptist Church,...

Oct 13, 2025

Linda Kelley Walton, 83 of Lincolnton passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home in Lincoln County, Georgia.

Born on February 3, 1942, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Syble and Henry D. Bentley, Jr., who owned and operated Henry Bentley Cleaners. Linda grew up understanding the value of hard work and...

Oct 11, 2025

Mr. Fredrick "Little Freddie" Deleon Rhodes, Jr., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at his home in Tignall, Georgia. He was born on June 25, 1964, in Washington and was a lifelong resident of Wilkes County.

Little Freddie was a graduate of WWCHS Class of 1982 and furthered his education at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. From...

Oct 10, 2025

David Alexander McAvoy, devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother of Washington, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was 64 years old.

Born on September 9, 1961, to the late Marvin "Hoppy" McAvoy and Oleta Echols McAvoy, David's life was a testament to the value of hard work and dedication to...

Oct 5, 2025

Joanne "JoJo" Penick Hannes, a vibrant soul known for her bold personality and infectious laughter, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at The Claiborne at West Lake her home in Martinez, Georgia. Born on September 26, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to the late Kirby Thomas and Marjorie Cathcart Penick, JoJo's life was marked by her love for people,...

Sep 29, 2025

Robert Howard Lacy, affectionately known as Rob to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, in McCormick, South Carolina. Born on September 14, 1941, in Burnwell, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Howard Ellwood and Cleo Patricia Prichard Lacy. Rob's life was a testament to his faith, hard work, and the...

Sep 18, 2025

Jeremy Glenn Crookham age 38 died on September 18, 2025, in Appling, Georgia from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born on October 10, 1986, in Washington, Georgia, Jeremy lived a life marked by love, service, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community. Jeremy's early life in Lincolnton was filled with the joys of small-town living. He...

Sep 16, 2025

Mrs. Frances Irene Eisenhour Hawk, 96 of Grovetown, Ga. entered into rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at her residence.

Frances, or as most knew her as "Nana," was the pride of her mother, Mollie Boyd and her daddy, Fred Eisenhour. She was also famously known as "The Belle of the Ball."

She was not...

Sep 13, 2025

Mary Lucious Jones, affectionately known as MaeMae or Sugar Girl, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, at the age of 87 in Augusta, Georgia. Born on September 4, 1938, in Lincoln County, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Grover and Vera Turman Jones. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and a commitment...

Sep 3, 2025

Georgia Lee Garrett Fletcher, 95, entered into rest on September 3, 2025, in Toccoa, Georgia. She was born in Wilkes County on June 26, 1930 to the late George Garrett and Alice Edwards Garrett. Georgia grew up in Washington, Georgia and was a graduate of Washington High School and furthered her education at a business college, which led her...

Sep 1, 2025

Johnnie Moralle Quarles McKenzie, 87 known best as "Moralle" passed away peacefully on the 1st of September 2025, in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on March 16, 1938, in Appling, Georgia to the late Johnny Quarles and Maudie Ashmore Quarles.

Moralle's roots were firmly planted in Lincolnton, where she lived her entire life. Her career as a...

Aug 27, 2025

Karen Joan Schnepp Stafford, 73, of Lincolnton, passed away on August 27th, 2025 at her residence.. She was born June 26, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Joan Gertrude Allen Ruth and Joseph Schnepp.

Karen worked in quality control with Progrow McCormick and later part-time at Lake Crossing. She was a strong-willed woman who prided herself on being...

Aug 24, 2025

Helen Annette Lingenfelter Paradise, a cherished soul known for her loving nature and gentle spirit, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Thomson, Georgia.

She was born on August 18, 1960, in Germany and lived in North Georgia until she moved to Lincolnton where she spent the majority of her life after marrying Roger Paradise. She...

Aug 18, 2025

The world lost a spark of color on August 18, 2025, when Carol Bentley Corbin passed away.

Born November 20, 1950, in Lincolnton, Georgia, Carol spent her early years surrounded by family there, and the place always remained close to her heart. A true Georgia Bulldog fan, she carried that love with her even after moving away...

Aug 17, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy J. Price, who departed this life on August 17, 2025 at the age of 74. Son of the late William Jay and Darlene Ruth Ratliff Price, he was born on August 30, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio where he lived until moving to the Augusta area...