Obituaries

Obituaries

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...

Tinnie Dove

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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