All Obituaries

On August 25, 1943, Robert Elam, Sr. was born to the late John and Mandy B. Elam in Lincolnton, GA.  He entered into rest on April 16, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. In his early years as a child, Robert Elam Sr. attended the Lincoln County School System. He married Mildred M. Elam on June 22, 1964. The couple relocated to Miami, Florida where Robert Elam, Sr. stepped foot into the lucrative automotive industry. After 7 years, Robert and Mildred moved back to Augusta, GA to where...

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only but unto all of them also that love his appearing."   2 Timothy 4:7-8 After seventy-three years of an active life, Brother Phil Norman Jr., who was a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed from this life into eternal...

  Maya Angelou once said, "All great storms eventually run out of rain.” So, it was for Viola Cullars Freeman on March 10, 2024, from her home in Lincolnton, Georgia, she transitioned peacefully into eternity. The late Marshall, and Ida Flournoy Cullars gave birth to Viola on November 21, 1935, in Washington (Wilkes County), Georgia. Viola was blessed to be surrounded with love from seven (7) brothers and eight (8) sisters. To paraphrase a poem by the late Langston Hughes,...

Ms. Rosie Mickens was born August 21,1957 to the late Ethelene and Willie Neal Mickens in Lincolnton, Georgia. She graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1975.  She accepted the Lord at an early age and joined the Antioch CME Church in Lincolnton, Georgia. In her spare time, she enjoyed writing short stories and doing puzzles. She entered into eternal rest Saturday March 2, 2024, at her residence. Rosie was preceded in death by her loving son Tremaine Mickens.  She...

“Bill,” as he is affectionately known, was born December 21, 1938, to the late William and Lucy Rose Madison. William left Lincolnton and moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Shortly after that, on November 8, 1957, he was blessed with his oldest son.  On December 22, 1959, he was united in marriage to Emma R. Way. To their union, one daughter and three sons were born. William loved his family and worked hard to provide for them. He was a dedicated worker at Graham-Jones Paper...

Brady Mae (neé Leverett) Grant entered into rest on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Brady was the daughter of Jinks Sr. and Emma Lean Leverett, both of whom predeceased her. She was born on May 15th,1940 in Lincoln County, Georgia. She was baptized at an early age and became a member of Pleasant Grove CME Church. She graduated from Lincoln County Training School in 1960. After graduation, she relocated to Passaic, New Jersey where she joined William Chapel AME Church. She was a faithful...

Robena McCord Vance was born April 16, 1923 in Lincolnton, GA, to the late Harvey and Estella McCord. At an early age she joined and was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Baptist Church in Lincolnton, GA. She attended the school house that still stands across from Mt. Zion Baptist Church until the 8th grade. In July 1941, she married the love of her life John Douglas Vance. They moved to Brooklyn, New York and resided there until 1971 and to this union two children were born. During this...

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Exercise faith in God; exercise faith also in me. In the house of my father are many dwelling places. Otherwise, I would have told you, for I am going my way to prepare a place for you. Also, if I go my way and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you home to myself, so that where I am you also may be.  John 14: 1-3 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures Annie Lee Elam was born February 8, 1958, to the late Tillmon and...

The Angels came and took me away, don’t cry for me, smile one day I will unite again with you. Ralph Searles, Jr. was born October 1, 1935, in McCormick, South Carolina to the union of the late Mr. Ralph Searles Sr. and the late Mrs. Tillie Freeman Searles. Ralph entered into eternal rest on Wednesday November 22, 2023, at Lake Crossing Nursing Home in Appling, Georgia. Ralph attended McCormick School System, then after he was farming with his father and later started working at the...

Adreiana Nicole Wilkinson died November 13, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes. She was 15 years old, Adreiana was born on January 7, 2008, to Lilly Zellars and Andre Wilkinson in Augusta, Georgia. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Outreach Ministries. Adreiana also known as “Pooh”, was an all-around amazing person! She lived in Lincolnton, Georgia with her mom. She attended Lincoln County High School as a 9th grader whose favorite subject was math. She loved all shades...