All Obituaries

Mrs. Mary D. Ophelia Searles entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2023 at Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.  Mary was born in Edgefield, South Carolina on August 3, 1942.  She lived in Lincolnton, Georgia for many years. Survivors are her husband, Ralph Searles, Jr.; one son, Ralph Searles III; three daughters, Helen Jackson, Susie M. Andrews, and Mary L. Searles; and a host of relatives and friends.

Baby Yalani Brielle Martin entered into eternal life on December 20, 2022 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her two great-grandmothers, Peggy Martin who lived in Abbeville, South Carolina and Shirley Wade who lived in Lincolnton, Georgia. She is survived by her mother, Yoshira Martin of Anderson, SC; her grandmother, Jessica Reid of Lincolnton, Georgia and her grandfather, Michael Martin of Abbeville, South Carolina; her...

My daughter memorable moments. Janice Marie Coppin was born on January 23, 1981. Her parents are Ms. Kelly Jones and Mr. Steven Coppin. She was born and raised in Lincolnton, Georgia. She was single and had no children. She graduated from Lincoln County High School on May 18, 2001. Her occupation was in Retail/Clerk Management. She attended Faith Community Church. She leaves behind: one sister, Alisha Nicole Stanley; one niece, Taylor Alana Stanley; three brothers, Timothy O’Lander...

Miss Annie Lee Hawes was born on October 28, 1920, and entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 7, 2022. After graduation, she attended Mayfield Academy for one summer. This was a school for prospective teachers or teachers who needed some guidance in the teaching profession. After attending Mayfield, Miss Annie passed a test given at the University of Georgia and then accepted a position teaching grades 1-7 at Newberry Grammar School, a one room schoolhouse in Lincoln County. (College...

Mr. Roy David Sullivan Sr. of Evans, Georgia was born May 5, 1930, in Edgefield County, South Carolina to the late Charlie and Katherine Stokes Sullivan. He transitioned peacefully from earth to his eternal home on October 5, 2022, at Jefferson County Hospital, Louisville, Georgia. He was converted and baptized at Oakey Grove Baptist Church in Evans, Georgia at an early age.  After being baptized at Oakey Grove Baptist Church he served as a Trustee, maintained the grounds of the...

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...