OBITUARIES

Local Lincolnton, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lincoln County, GA and Surrounding Areas.

Liba Dawkins Cunningham

Liba Dawkins Cunningham

Jan 6, 2018

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mrs. Liba Dawkins Cunningham, 76, of Cherokee Dr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the residence with her family by her bedside . The funeral service to celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Cunningham will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Goshen Baptist Church with Rev. Robert D. Adams...

Marilyn Louise Lakeman

Marilyn Louise Lakeman

Jan 1, 2018

GREENSBORO, GA. - Mrs. Marilyn Swan Lakeman, 57, a resident of Greensboro, Ga.  entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 1, 2018.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Rees Funeral Home with Rev. John Belangia officiating

Mrs. Lakeman was  the daughter of the late Arthur...

Miggie Lewis

Miggie Lewis

Dec 26, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Ms. Nannie Omega "Miggie" Lewis, 91, of The Lewis Family entered into rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, after a recent illness. One of the original members of the family lovingly referred to as the First Family of Bluegrass Gospel Music, The Lewis Family, Miggie spent 58 years traveling and singing with her parents, siblings, nieces and...

Lyle Kelly

Lyle Kelly

Nov 30, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mr. Lyle E. Kelly, 73, entered into eternal rest while he slept at his Morning Star Farm home on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Mr. Kelly was a native of Santa Ana, California and the son of the late Hiram and Dorothy Kelly. He was a life long lover of music, animals and adventure which he shared with...

Bobby Blakey

Bobby Blakey

Nov 20, 2017

TIGNALL, GA. - Mr. Bobby Blakey, 84, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, GA. Mr. Blakey was the son of the late Roy Lester Blakey, Sr. and the late Ida Adams Blakey. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and made his living farming the land. Mr. Blakey was a...

Russell Tordoff

Russell Tordoff

Nov 2, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mr. Herbert Russell "Rusty" Tordoff, 53, entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his residence on Amity-Woodlawn Road.

The funeral service will be at...

Gill Harris

Gill Harris

Oct 8, 2017

McCORMICK, S.C. - Mr. Gill Harris, 82, of Savannah Lakes Village entered into rest on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, S.C. The Celebration of Life service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017 at The Lutheran Church by the Lake with Pastor Jim Kinsler officiating. Mr. Harris was the son of the late...

Doris Klein

Doris Klein

Sep 25, 2017

DUNNELLON, FL. - Mrs. Doris Chamberlain Klein, 94, formerly of McCormick, S.C. entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Legacy House in Ocala, FL. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Republican United Methodist Church with Rev. Justin Ritter officiating. Interment will follow in the McCormick City Cemetery. Serving as...

Dorla Dean Adams

Dorla Dean Adams

Sep 23, 2017

WASHINGTON, GA. - Mrs. Dorla Dean Adams, 85, entered into eternal rest with her family by her side on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her residence on Lexington Road. The graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Sardis Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Chris Townsend officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be...

John David Crawford, Sr.

John David Crawford, Sr.

Aug 24, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mr. John David Crawford, Sr., 81, entered into rest on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his residence on Goshen Street. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Goshen Baptist Church with Rev. Paul C. Reviere officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers...

Marzie "Sister" Bryant

Marzie "Sister" Bryant

Jul 16, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Miss Marzie Irene "Sister" Bryant, 75, of C E Norman Rd. entered into rest on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at University Hospital in Augusta, GA. Miss Bryant or "Sister" as everyone knew her was the daughter of the late James Patrick "Jim" Bryant, Sr. and the late Marzie Lee Ingram Bryant. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening and...

Marie Scott

Marie Scott

Jul 13, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mrs. Marie Tuttle Scott, 93, widow of Gilbert N. "Scottie" Scott, entered into rest on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born in Honey Grove, Texas, she lived in Augusta for many years prior to moving to Lincolnton, GA. four years ago. She is survived by her children  Douglas Scott and wife, Debbie of Atlanta, Gary Scott of Atlanta...

Alexander Mitchell Mcgee

Alexander Mitchell Mcgee

Jun 19, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mr. Alexander Mitchell "Lex" McGee, 47, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his residence on Clay Hill Rd. Mr. McGee was born November 17, 1969 and the son of George Alexander "Alex" McGee, Jr. and the late Mickie Flint McGee. He had received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Augusta State University. Mr....

Lelia Wright Kelley

Lelia Wright Kelley

Jun 15, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mrs. Leila Wright Kelley, 88, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at The Cooper House.

The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at Lincolnton Baptist Church with Rev. Tripp Goodwin, Dr. Tony Hopkins and...

Herbert Dittmer

Herbert Dittmer

May 26, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mr. Herbert C. Dittmer, 93, entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Friday, May 26, 2017 at his residence on Dixie Lane. Mr. Dittmer was the son of the late Fred Dittmer and the late Eliza Salzbrenner of Amana, Iowa. He had served his country with honor during World War II and later...

Wallace Bell Clary

Wallace Bell Clary

Apr 28, 2017

Mr. Wallace Bell Clary, age 92, of Dahlonega passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Lanier Lodge in Gainesville, GA. Born September 21, 1924 in Metasville,(Wilkes County, Georgia) to parents William Marvin and Lessie Maude Wolfe Clary, he graduated high school in Washington, Georgia in 1942 before enlisting in the U.S. Army signal corps where he served...

Jackie Willingham

Jackie Willingham

Apr 28, 2017

L INCOLNTON, GA. - Mrs. Jackie Poss Willingham, 83, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 28, 2017. A celebration of life memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Lewis Family Pavilion in the Historical Park. Mrs. Willingham was the daughter of the late Lester Gilbert Poss and Alice Bunch Poss.  Jackie...

Mozelle Smalley

Mozelle Smalley

Apr 26, 2017

Lincolnton, GA. - Mrs. Mozelle Rowland Smalley, 99, beloved wife of the late Thomas Fortson Smalley, Jr., entered her Heavenly home on April 26, 2017. The Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, April 30, at 2:00 pm at Jones Chapel, 2322 Thomson Hwy., Lincolnton with the Reverends Tom Smalley and Jonathan Brantley officiating. Interment will be in the...

Robert Douglas Johnson

Robert Douglas Johnson

Apr 9, 2017

LINCOLNTON, GA. - Mr. Robert Douglas "P-Nut" Johnson, 44, of Goldman Johnson Rd. entered into rest on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center.

There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of "P-Nut" at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Rees Funeral Home with Rev....

Kelly Wayne Goff

Kelly Wayne Goff

Apr 1, 2017

McCormick, S.C. - Mr. Kelly Wayne Goff, 73, entered into rest on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at McCormick Rehab and Healthcare. Mr. Goff was a lifelong resident of McCormick County and the son of the late Maurice Belton Goff and the late Olivia White Goff. He was retired owner and operator of Kelly's Saw Shop and a lifelong member of...