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Henry Ed McCord

Henry Ed McCord

Oct 26, 2024

Mr. Henry Ed McCord age 80, of Washington, GA passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Pruitt Health Washington in Washington, GA. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Family members and friends may call at the funeral home. WRIGHT AND JONES FUNERAL HOME, Lincolnton, GA is in charge.

Mother Mozelle Davis Holloway

Mother Mozelle Davis Holloway

Oct 25, 2024

"I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast. I came to Jesus as I was, weary, worn, and sad. I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad."

Mozelle Davis Holloway, 74 of Lincolnton, Georgia was born on July 17, 1950,...

James Lee Gartrell, Sr.

James Lee Gartrell, Sr.

Oct 21, 2024

James Lee Gartrell, Sr. was born on April 15, 1957, in Lincolnton, GA, and peacefully departed this world on October 21, 2024, at his residence in Lincolnton. He was the oldest child of Mr. William and Lou Ella Murray Gartrell, Sr., who welcomed him into their family with love and hopes for a bright future.

A proud graduate of Lincoln County...

Lester Thomas

Lester Thomas

Oct 19, 2024

Lester Thomas, born on October 27, 1950, in Lincolnton, Georgia, to the parentage of Lloyd and Mamie Thomas, passed away on October 19, 2024, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. A dedicated family man and cherished friend, Lester leaves behind a legacy of love that will be profoundly felt by all who knew him.

Lester’s educational journey took...

Paul Beard

Paul Beard

Oct 14, 2024

Paul Beard, a dedicated family man and beloved member of the Lincolnton community, passed away peacefully at his residence in Thomson, GA on October 14, 2024. Born on February 28, 1951, in Lincolnton, he was the sixth child of twelve to the late Roy Beard Sr. and Duries McCord Beard. Paul was a twin who entered the world moments before...

LePolia Murray

LePolia Murray

Oct 13, 2024

LePolia Murray, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of her family, joyfully graced the world from November 10, 1935, until her peaceful departure on October 13, 2024, at Anthony's Personal Care Home in Augusta, GA. Born in Lincolnton, GA, she was the youngest of seven children to Thomas and Mary Frances Zellars Murray.

LePolia was a woman of profound faith and...

Walter James Keen, Sr.

Walter James Keen, Sr.

Oct 2, 2024

MR. WALTER JAMES KEEN, Sr., age 64, of Lincolnton, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Piedmont-Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Family members and friends may call at the funeral home. WRIGHT AND JONES FUNERAL HOME, Lincolnton, GA is in charge of services.

Edward Lee Brown, Jr.

Edward Lee Brown, Jr.

Sep 28, 2024

Life is not a destination, but merely a stop along the way.

On September 28th, 2024, the angel of silence came into the room of Edward Lee Brown, Jr. and, with chilly fingers, sealed the lips of a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. His soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow, and pain to...

Carl Henderson

Carl Henderson

Sep 24, 2024

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain”

Revelation 21:4

 

God preordained that on the morning of September 24, 2024, that the battle had been fought and the victory was won for His good and faithful servant, Carl Henderson, so now he...

Deacon Edwin Jim Rhodes

Deacon Edwin Jim Rhodes

Aug 23, 2024

Edwin Jim Rhodes was born in Crawfordville, Georgia on Wednesday, November 5, 1930,

 to the late Luther and Murt L. Rhodes.

He received his education in the Crawfordville school system.

Jim Rhodes accepted Christ at a young age, he joined the Greater Level Hill Baptist Church and sang in the choir as well as served on the Deacon Board.

In 1951 in Chattanooga, TN...

Mitchell Elam

Mitchell Elam

Aug 21, 2024

"The angels came and took me away, don’t cry for me, smile, one day I will unite again with you”

 

On November 15, 1964, in Lincoln County, GA, a bouncing baby boy was born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee (Essie Starks) Elam, Jr., named Mitchell Elam. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Piedmont-Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA,...

Willie James Beck

Willie James Beck

Aug 21, 2024

On July 9, 1953 in Wilkes County, GA, Willie James Beck was born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Claude (Sue Anne Watts) Beck. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Pruitt Health-Swainsboro in Swainsboro, GA , Willie James Beck answered his call to eternity. 

 

Willie James  was educated in the Wilkes County School Systems. He was employed in the...

John Henry Jones

John Henry Jones

Aug 17, 2024

John Henry Jones, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on August 17, 2024, at WellStar, formerly MCG in Augusta, GA. He was born on December 9, 1950, in Lincoln County, GA, to the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Ruth Ware Jones.

 

John dedicated over 30 years of his life to Georgia-Pacific Corporation, where he worked tirelessly until...

Beth Darlene Terrell-Edwards

Beth Darlene Terrell-Edwards

Aug 14, 2024

Beth Darlene Terrell Edwards entered the world on August 18, 1966, in Newark, NJ to Mrs. Johnnie Mae Lewis and the late Mr. Bobby Joe Hairston. She was the baby girl of her siblings.

Beth accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Greater Level Hill Baptist Church. On the eve of August 14, 2024, Miss Dee greeted her angel...

Larry Norman

Larry Norman

Jul 9, 2024

In loving memory of Larry Norman, a cherished soul who brought light and laughter into those around him. Larry, born September 2, 1956, in Lincolnton GA, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2024, at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta, GA.

 

Larry led a fulfilling life filled with love, humor, and compassion. He dedicated his days to his career as a machine operator...

Lucille Zellars Norman

Lucille Zellars Norman

Jul 4, 2024

On July 4, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Lucille Zellars Norman passed away at Doctors Hospital of Augusta. She was born on January 14, 1949, in her beloved hometown of Lincolnton, GA, to her loving parents Beulah Lewis Zellars and Tom Harris.

Lucille accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and dedicated herself to serving...

Deacon Rasie “Ray” Cunningham

Deacon Rasie “Ray” Cunningham

Jun 25, 2024

In loving memory of Rasie “Ray” Cunningham, a cherished soul who graced this world with his presence on September 21, 1937, to the union of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. (Lizzie Maude Norman) Cunningham. He departed to his heavenly home on June 25, 2024, at Hulin Personal Care Home in Washington, GA surrounded by his loving family. He...

Mrs. Patsy Zellars Tanksley

Mrs. Patsy Zellars Tanksley

Jun 16, 2024

“The angels came and took me away, don’t cry for me, smile, one day I will unite again with you”

 On April 30, 1949 in Lincoln County, GA, a bouncing baby girl was born to the union of Roy Lee Zellars and Lessie Maude Freeman named Patsy Lee Zellars. On June 16, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, GA, Patsy Lee...

Ms. Exie Elam

Ms. Exie Elam

Jun 10, 2024

“Our Crown is Stored”

 “…I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, Which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - And not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” -...

Deborah Elaine Stokes-Freeman

Deborah Elaine Stokes-Freeman

Jun 3, 2024

On the very cold morning of March 6, 1962, as the wind howled between the trees, the Stokes family prepared for a major event: the birth of a baby. The late Geneva Hawes told the story many times about how the temperature was so cold that if you had spit, it would have frozen before it hit the ground. However,...

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