OBITUARIES

Local Lincolnton, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lincoln County, GA and Surrounding Areas.

George William Bryant

George William Bryant

Nov 5, 2025

Mr. George William "Billy" Bryant, 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in Lexington, GA.

The graveside service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Elliott Smith officiating.

Mr. Bryant was the son of James Patrick Bryant, Sr. and Marzie Ingram Bryant. He was...

Manuel Pierce Bailey

Manuel Pierce Bailey

Oct 15, 2025

Mr. Manuel Pierce Bailey, affectionately known by many as Cowboy, 56, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA.

The celebration of life service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church with Dr. Phil Pilgrim officiating.

The family will receive friends...

Judy Smalley Webb

Judy Smalley Webb

Sep 29, 2025

Ms. Judy Smalley Webb, 67, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

The celebration of life service will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday,  October 2, 2025 at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Reviere officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until...

Judy R. Schuetz

Judy R. Schuetz

Sep 25, 2025

Mrs. Judy Robinson Schuetz, 85, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at her residence on Lake Circle.

Judy was the daughter of the late Marion Clifton Robinson and Nettie Jones Robinson of Bamberg, South Carolina. She was a faithful member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church and was a shining example of Christian love...

Daniel Williford

Daniel Williford

Sep 25, 2025

Daniel Harold Williford, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, entered his heavenly home on September 25, 2025, in Lincolnton, GA, at the age of 93. Born on June 27, 1932, in Union County, SC, Dan dedicated his life to serving his country and community.

Dan's remarkable Army career spanned 23 years, from 1950 to...

Wesley O'Merle Lindley

Wesley O'Merle Lindley

Sep 14, 2025

Mr. Wesley O'Merle Lindley, 59 entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wendell Ct.  in Grovetown, GA on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

The celebration of life service will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at McCormick Methodist Church with William D. "Bo" Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Overbrook Cemetery in McCormick. The...

Sarah Teasley Close

Sarah Teasley Close

Sep 4, 2025

Sarah Teasley Close, affectionately known as "Gammy", passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Carlsbad, California, at the age of 81. All who knew her will deeply miss her warm spirit and gentle wisdom.

Sarah was born to Hoke and Janie Teasley in the small northern Georgia town of Lincolnton, GA, where she was a member...

Vivianne Elizabeth Parton

Vivianne Elizabeth Parton

Sep 2, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the birth and passing of our precious baby girl Vivianne Elizabeth Parton, who was born on September 2, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital, Augusta, GA.

Although we only held her in our arms for a moment, she will remain in our hearts forever. Vivi was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her parents...

William D Scott, Jr.

William D Scott, Jr.

Aug 29, 2025

William Dan Scott Jr., lovingly known as Billy, went home to be with his Heavenly Father at the age of 89, on August 29, 2025.

The celebration of life service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Lincolnton Methodist Church with Pastor Glenn Hendley officiating. Interment will follow in Overbrook Cemetery in McCormick,...

Mary Jane "Janey" Koone

Mary Jane "Janey" Koone

Aug 29, 2025

Mary Jane "Janey" Koone, 87, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Madison Heights in Evans, GA.

Born in Washington, D.C., Janey was the daughter of the late Joseph Woodruff Sowell, Sr. and the late Mary Louise Bryant Sowell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, John Kenneth...

Bonnie Dunaway Brown

Bonnie Dunaway Brown

Aug 8, 2025

Mrs. Bonnie Dunaway Brown, 95, entered into eternal rest at her home on Pecan Grove Rd. on Friday, August 8, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service at 3:00 p.m. on Monday in the Victory Baptist Church sanctuary. The celebration of life service will be at 3:00 p.m. on  Monday,...

Joe Racy Wells

Joe Racy Wells

Aug 5, 2025

Mr. Joe Racy Wells, 82, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at his daughter's home in Evans, GA.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 12:00 noon on Thursday in the New Hope Baptist Church sanctuary. The celebration of life service will be at 12 noon on...

J.B. Collins

J.B. Collins

Aug 1, 2025

Mr. J.B Collins, 80, of Lincolnton, GA passed away peacefully at Piedmont Augusta Hospital on Friday, August 1, 2025.

J.B. was born on June 12, 1945 and the son of John Thomas Collins and Lillie Mae Nation Collins of Habersham County, GA . He retired after 50 years of running his own business, Collins Drywall. J.B. was...

Rafael Maldonado

Rafael Maldonado

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Rafael Maldonado, 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Charlie Norwood V.A. Medical Center in Augusta, GA.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

You may sign the family's online guestbook at: www.reesfuneralhome.net .

Rees Funeral Home, 195 N Peachtree St., Lincolnton,...

Michael Leon Frazier

Michael Leon Frazier

Jun 2, 2025

Michael Leon Frazier 78, entered into rest on June 2, 2025. Known for his kindness, humility, and deep devotion to his family and community, Mike was born on October 18, 1946, and raised in Lincolnton, Georgia. He was a longtime resident of Thomson, Georgia.

As a graduate of the Lincoln County High School Class of 1965, Mike...

William Cothran Duncan

William Cothran Duncan

May 18, 2025

Mr. William "Bubba" Cothran Duncan, 75, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the residence on Double Branches Rd.

Mr. Duncan was born on January 1, 1950 and was the son of the late William Gordon Duncan and the late Margaret Gregory Duncan of Laurens, South Carolina. Bubba lived...

Cecile C. Quarles

Cecile C. Quarles

May 18, 2025

Cecile Crozier Quarles was born on May 8, 1936, to Silas and Allie Mae Mobley Crozier in Lincoln County, Georgia and departed this life on May 18, 2025, at Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC.

Cecile came of age in the 1940s and '50s - a time when rock and roll was just beginning to take...

Steven Park Laughmiller

Steven Park Laughmiller

May 9, 2025

Mr. Steven Park Laughmiller, 72, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA.

The celebration of life service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Pine Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Bart Grey officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of...

Mike Tillman Dawson

Mike Tillman Dawson

Apr 20, 2025

Mr. Michael Tillman "Mike" Dawson, 60, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his residence on Hwy 220.

Mr. Dawson or Mike as he was better known to his family and friends was born October 24, 1964 and the son of Wayne and Sherry Myers Dawson of Washington, GA. Mike had spent the majority...

Richard Maxwell

Richard Maxwell

Apr 15, 2025

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:8

Richard...