All Obituaries

It pleased God Almighty to call from labor to reward our loved one, Willie “Tank” Moore, on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Willie was born to the late James Moore and the late Margie Moore in McCormick, South Carolina on August 31, 1956. Willie was a member of the McCormick High School Class of 1976. Willie served his country in the National Guard for several years. He was employed by Norris W. Gunby, Sr. Funeral Home, Wrights and...

Lou Ann “Elam” Murray was born in Lincolnton, Georgia on April 26, 1956, to the late Mr. Thomas Q. Elam and Mrs. Ruth B. Leverett Elam. Lou Ann graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1974 and furthered her education at Georgia Southern University in Savannah, Georgia. She held several jobs in her work career. She recently retired from Kroger. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at a young age while attending her current church, Mulberry CME. She was...

A Time to Die: The windows of heaven opened on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the home in Lincolnton, Georgia and welcomed a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, an aunt, and a friend home. She was greeted by her grandparents, parents, sisters, brother, and four children: Mary Lee, Richard, Elaine, and Nathaniel. A Time to be Born: Mrs. Maudell Leverett was born in Wilkes County, Georgia on April 19, 1925, to the late Susie Mickens & Tallie Smith. A Time to Plant: Maudell...

Mr. Larry B. Elam, Sr. entered into rest on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Augusta University Medical Center. Survivors include his loving wife, Shawanda M. Elam of the home; sons, Joshua Elam, Demondre Mahoney, Kadrian Mahoney; two daughters, Desiree' (Markice) Johnson, Jonnie Mahoney; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell Elam; brothers, Leroy (Rita) Blackwell, Michael (Bernice) Blackwell, David (Alfreda) Elam, Moss (Sammei) Elam; two sisters, Marion Bennett, Francine Beale; eleven...

Cora Sue (Elam) Smith, 77 of Valdosta, Ga, transitioned on Friday, July 15,2022, at Rehab of South Georgia. She was born Monday, June 4, 1945, in Lincolnton, Ga, daughter of the late John A and Annie Kate (Tutt) Elam. Sue accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and joined Mulberry C.M.E. Church. Annie Kate raised all her children with strong Christian values.  Forgiveness and to love one another was the mandatory key.  Growing up in a house with an extra-large...

Mr. Alexzander Mickens was born on March 3, 1959, to the late Willie Neal and Ethelene Mickens in Lincolnton, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday May 3, 2022, at his residence in Lincolnton, Georgia. Alexzander leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Gwendolyn G. Mickens of Lincolnton, Georgia; three children, Alex Anthony Mickens, Tamika Lynnette (Jonathan) Hampton, Althony Alexzander Mickens all of Lincolnton, Georgia; three grandchildren, Aspen Leilani Mickens, Jay Anthony...

Lester Lewis Elam passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was born to the late J.D. and Beulah Mae Elam on December 14, 1953. He worked as a Conductor for CSX Railroad Transportation and retired after 35 years of employment. He was preceded in death by his loving parents; J.D. and Beulah Mae Elam; three brothers, Thomas Rufus Elam, Henry Mitchell Elam, and Arthur Elam; and sister, Mattie Mae Bussey. He leaves to cherish his precious...

LaKasha Laketa (Woo) Mariney was born May 9, 1986, to Susie Mariney and Bobby Bradley. She was called to rest on April 30, 2022, at her home. At an early age she joined the Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memories: her fiancé, Navadrick Stokes and his children, Nazelous Hogan and Nikobie Hogan; her mother, Susie Mariney of Lincolnton, Georgia; her father, Bobby Bradley of Tignall, Georgia; a twin sister, Latasha N. Mariney (Steven Bennings ); three...

Mr. Walter “Hank” Benning son of the late Willie Mae Benning and Henry Benning Sr. was born April 6,1953. He entered eternal life on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Augusta University in Augusta, GA. Hank was united in holy matrimony to the late Mrs. Pauline Dunn-Benning on September 28, 2013. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon Board, male choir, gospel choir, and taught children’s church. Hank was preceded in death by his...

Keith Gunby was born December 10, 1964.  He served his country in the United States Navy as an E-4. He was the owner of Gunby Mechanical which specialized in home and outdoor repairs. He is the son of the late Georgia E. Gunby.  He is survived by his sons: Kameron Gunby and Phillip Gonzalez; ex wife, Ava Price; two brothers, Kenneth (Ramona) Gunby and Sean Gunby, Sr.; two uncles, Jerry (Mattie) Gunby and James (Anne) Gunby; two aunts, Katie Gunby and Theresa Norman; several...