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Dennis Andrews

Dennis Andrews

Mar 7, 2025

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Dennis Andrews, of Tignall, GA on Friday, March 07, 2025. Final arrangements entrusted to Wright & Jones Funeral Home 111N Washington Street Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-3669

Henry Marion "Mack" Andrews

Henry Marion "Mack" Andrews

Feb 22, 2025

“Those who Walk uprightly enter into peace; They find rest as they lie in death” Isaiah 57:2

 Mr. Henry Marion “Mack” Andrews of Tignall, GA was born in Wilkes County, GA on June 20, 1932

to Charlie and Cora Willis Andrews. Henry went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

Henry was a member...

Jessie Lee Zellars

Jessie Lee Zellars

Jan 22, 2025

Jessie Lee Zellars, affectionately known as "Bruh," embarked on the final journey of his life on January 22, 2025, at Doctors Hospital. Born on September 20, 1957, in Lincolnton, Georgia, Jessie was a cherished son of Roy Lee Zellars and Lessie Maude Freeman Zellars Huff. His legacy, characterized by an ardent love for the outdoors and an admirable talent for...

Marilyn Elizabeth Smith

Marilyn Elizabeth Smith

Jan 18, 2025

 Marilyn Elizabeth Mason Smith’s life was defined by her immense love for her family, her creativity, and her passion for cooking and baking. Marilyn entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 73. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Ms. Hot, as many of us knew her, touched the lives of so...

Alan Kenneth Evans

Alan Kenneth Evans

Jan 11, 2025

MR. ALAN KENNETH EVANS, age 61, of  97 Ridge Road, Norwood, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Wellstar. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Family members and friends may call the funeral home for more information.  WRIGHT & JONES FUNERAL HOME  oversees all arrangements. 

Sonny Smith Elam

Sonny Smith Elam

Jan 4, 2025

Sonny Smith Elam, the son of the late Cora Parks Elam and Dock Elam, the brother of twenty three children twelve girls and twelve boys. Sonny is the last of the liter and he was second to last of the boys born. He was born June 5, 1936, in Lincolnton, GA. 

Sonny never married and has no children. They were largest...

Fred Bolton

Fred Bolton

Dec 14, 2024

Mr. Fred Bolton was born on February 7, 1936, in Rayle, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Mamie Favors) Bolton. He was the youngest of 25 children, a treasured blessing to his parents and siblings. Fred, a beloved member of the community known for his warm spirit, timeless wisdom, and endless stories, peacefully departed this life on Saturday,...

Welcome Emerson Mason

Welcome Emerson Mason

Dec 10, 2024

Obituary

Mr. Welcome Emerson Mason

Mr. Welcome Emerson Mason was born April 27, 1926. He was the third born of five children of Rev. William Thomas Mason, Sr. and Mary Lena Fleming Mason. He was married to the late Rubye Fielder Mason, and they are the parents of six children. 

Mr. Mason attended elementary school in Lincolnton, Georgia. He graduated from the Lincolnton...

John Wesley Cornish

John Wesley Cornish

Dec 3, 2024

Mr. John Wesley Cornish, age 81, of Crawfordville, GA formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pruitt Healthcare 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

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,...

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