OBITUARIES

Local Lincolnton, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Lincoln County, GA and Surrounding Areas.

Alton Jay Clark

Alton Jay Clark

Feb 14, 2025

Alton J. Clark, affectionately known to all as Jay-Bird, was born on June 5, 1972, in Augusta, Georgia, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on February 14, 2025. He was 52 years old.

The celebration of life service will be held from the graveside at Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Sunday,...

Carolyn B. Cole

Carolyn B. Cole

Feb 2, 2025

Avis Carolyn "Carol" Bearse Cole, age 79, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at the daughter's home in Appling.

Carol was born on August 8, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Avis Carolyn Bearse and Asa Taylor Bearse Jr. An Atlanta native, she was a graduate of Briarcliffe...

George Kenneth Willis

George Kenneth Willis

Feb 1, 2025

Mr. George Kenneth Willis, Jr., 87, of Mulberry Lane entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at his residence in Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

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

Grace Deason Wright

Grace Deason Wright

Feb 1, 2025

Mrs. Grace Louise Deason Wright, 89, of McCormick, met her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 1st, where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Grace was born on June 4, 1935, in McCormick, S.C. Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willie Wallace, on December 29, 2024, and her parents, J.B. "Burt" and Pearl Weeks...

Helen S. Parks

Helen S. Parks

Jan 26, 2025

Mrs. Helen Smalley Parks, 94, the beloved wife of the late Bobby C. Parks, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by family.

The Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, January 30, at 11:00 am at the Lincolnton City Cemetery with the Reverend Tripp Goodwin and Reverend Tom...

Forrest D Spence

Forrest D Spence

Jan 18, 2025

Mr. Forrest Dale Spence, 75, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by the family.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Hephzibah Baptist Church with Rev. Elliott Smith and Rev. Allen Danner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The...

Jesse Robert Inglett

Jesse Robert Inglett

Dec 30, 2024

LINCOLNTON, GA -  Mr. Jesse Robert Inglett, 89, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his residence on Pine top Rd.   Mr. Inglett was the son of the late Joe Inglett and Madge Bohler Inglett of Thomson, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country with honor in the Korean...

Wallace Wright

Wallace Wright

Dec 29, 2024

Willie Wallace Wright entered his eternal home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29th at his residence in McCormick, SC, where he was surrounded by his family. Wallace was born on October 15, 1932 in Lincolnton, GA.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Rees Funeral...

Jack E. Teasley

Jack E. Teasley

Dec 9, 2024

Jack E. Teasley, 86, of Andersonville, GA, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Perfect Care in Americus, GA surrounded by family.

Jack was born in Lincolnton, GA on September 13, 1938, to Hoke S. and Janie G. Teasley. Jack graduated from Lincoln County High School where he played football. He studied math and business management...

Esther Bentley Daniels

Esther Bentley Daniels

Oct 4, 2024

Mrs. Esther Bentley Daniels, 97, a beloved resident of Augusta, Georgia entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 4, 2024.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Salem Baptist Church, 2562 Salem Church Rd., Lincolnton, GA. with Rev. John Allen Arnett officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family...

Fred A. Drinkwater

Fred A. Drinkwater

Sep 26, 2024

Mr. Fred A. "Al" Drinkwater, 67, beloved husband of Brenda Smalley Drinkwater entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at his residence in Moore, SC.

The memorial service with military honors and masonic rites will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Lewis Family Pavilion in the Lincoln County Historical Park with...

Elsie Bradford Politano

Elsie Bradford Politano

Sep 24, 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

SERVICE WILL BE AT 1 P.M. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 AT PINE GROVE UMC

LINCOLNTON, GA - Mrs. Elsie Bradford Politano, 96, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at her residence on the Augusta Hwy.

Mrs. Politano was the wife of the late Alfred T. Politano. They made...

Linda Jean Goff

Linda Jean Goff

Sep 14, 2024

Linda Jean Sellers Goff, 77, of McCormick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 23, 1947, to the late Billy Sellers and Thelma Dorothy Finley Sellers. She was the wife of the late Kelly Wayne Goff Sr. They were married for 52 years.

Linda...

Brenda H. Blackmon

Brenda H. Blackmon

Aug 22, 2024

Ms. Brenda H. Blackmon entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Brown Health and Rehab in Royston, GA.

Ms. Blackmon was the daughter of the late Jesse Floyd Hilley, Sr. and the late Clara Howard Hilley of Lincolnton, GA. She had retired as a hairdresser.

Survivors include a daughter, Tarsha Lee Blackmon...

Connie H. Grey

Connie H. Grey

Aug 11, 2024

Mrs. Constance "Connie" H. Grey, 86, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Riverside Health Care Center in Covington, GA.

Mrs. Grey was the daughter of the late William Albert Hickman and the late Willie Opell Hickman of Langley, SC. She had retired as a certified surgical technician with...

Charles Emory Ware, Sr.

Charles Emory Ware, Sr.

Jul 22, 2024

LINCOLNTON, GA - Mr. Charles Emory Ware, Sr., 94, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 22, 2024 at his residence on Metasville Rd.

Born May 1, 1930 in the Lovelace community, he spent his entire life – with the exception of his military assignments - in Lincoln County, Georgia.

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Christopher Whitener

Christopher Whitener

Jun 22, 2024

LINCOLNTON, GA - Mr. Christopher Wendell Whitener, 68, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Mr. Whitener was born November 22, 1955 and the son of the late Dewey James Whitener and the late Ernestine Mitchell Whitener of Douglasville, GA. Christopher was formerly employed with Elbert County Department of Public Works as a truck driver....

Roger Ingram

Roger Ingram

Jun 12, 2024

LINCOLNTON, GA - Mr. Roger Dean Ingram, 69, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Augusta University Medical Center.

Mr. Ingram was born September 10, 1954 in Wilkes County, GA. and was the son of the late Racy Hawkins Ingram and Ruth Elizabeth Rider Ingram. Roger was a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church and...

Dorothy E. Botelho

Dorothy E. Botelho

May 23, 2024

LINCOLNTON, GA. – Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Botelho, 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Dorothy was born on May 7, 1951 in Augusta, GA where she lived for most of her childhood. She briefly attended Butler High School in Augusta before her family relocated to Portsmouth, RI.  She was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth...

Michael Wayne Brantley

Michael Wayne Brantley

May 15, 2024

Michael Wayne Brantley May 10, 1948 - May 15, 2024

Michael Brantley, 76, entered into Heaven peacefully after a sudden and brief battle with cancer. Michael was born in Newberry, SC to the late Mary Ella Powell. Mike was an avid trombone player, having played in high school, college, the Army reserves, Columbia County orchestra, and his...