Ms. Wanda Andrews Macchia, 95, of S. Hulin Ave. In Tignall, entered into rest on Thursday afternoon, February 18, 2021, while surrounded by her family and the loving staff of The Tignall House. Ms. Macchia was born in Koshkonong, Missouri, and had recently moved to Wilkes County. She was the daughter of the late Odie Lee Andrews and Gladys Ann Palmer Andrews, and was the widow of Gerald Guy Macchia. During her working life, she was a secretary in the Real Estate Industry. She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey J. Macchia (Stephanie), of Danburg, and Tyrone T. Macchia, of Encinitas, California; two grandchildren, Candice Macchia Harris (Shaun), and Anthony Macchia, both of Washington;...

Mr. Paul Pullum, 88, of Oak Grove Rd. in the Metasville Community, entered into rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home. Mr. Pullum was born January 6, 1933, in Defuniak Springs, FL, to Allen Thomas Pullum and Stella Dell Turbeville Pullum. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 16 and served as a Medic from 1950-1953. He fought in the Korean Conflict and received a Purple Heart. While serving in the Army, he met his wife, Katherine Anderson. He met her in San Miguel, CA, and was 19 at the time. They were married for 68 years. After being discharged in California, they moved to Florida, then to Georgia, where they lived for 38 years-twenty of those years in Washington, GA. ...

Our hearts are broken at the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Walter Louis "Lou" Harris, who died January 10, 2021, after a short illness. Lou, a native of Tunica, Mississippi, was born on September 7, 1949 to Louis Lynn Harris and Frances Hodges Harris, his mother being formally of Hartwell. He was named after his grandfather, Walter L. Hodges, Superior Court Judge of Hart County and bore a striking resemblance to him. Lou attended high school at Darlington School in Rome, Ga., and graduated in 1967. He went on to receive a BS degree in Marketing & Management from the University of West Georgia. After graduation, he served his country in the Army National...

Our hearts are broken at the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Walter Louis "Lou" Harris, who died January 10, 2021, after a short illness. Lou, a native of Tunica, Mississippi, was born on September 7, 1949 to Louis Lynn Harris and Frances Hodges Harris, his mother being formally of Hartwell. He was named after his grandfather, Walter L. Hodges, Superior Court Judge of Hart County and bore a striking resemblance to him. Lou attended high school at Darlington School in Rome, Ga., and graduated in 1967. He went on to receive a BS degree in Marketing & Management from the University of West Georgia. After graduation, he served his country in the Army National...

Mr. Lincoln Houghton Bounds, 67, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Bounds was born in Athens but had lived in Washington all of his life. He was the son of the late Osborne M. Bounds, Jr. and Barbara Dean Bounds, and was the widower of Cindy Russell Bounds, who passed away in 2018. He graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School in 1970, and graduated with honors from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Animal Science. He was a farmer, having specialized in both beef cattle and forestry and was a member of Young Farmers and of the Wilkes County Cattleman's Association. He is survived by one daughter,...

Ms. Mary Ruth Herring Taylor Flynt, 95, of Rayle, passed away Wednesday morning, July 22, 2020, at the Echols Personal Care Home in Rayle. Ms. Flynt was a native of Hartwell, Ga. She lived her first 21 years in Hart County, and the next 74 in Oglethorpe and Wilkes Counties. She was the daughter of Berry and Lula Crump Herring. She was married and widowed twice. She was first widowed by Mr. Franklin Taylor, and then by Mr. Claude Flynt. She worked at the Royal manufacturing Company for a number of years, and was a member of the County Line Baptist Church, where she was its oldest member. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lois H. Lewis, and three brothers, Parker Herring, Thomas...

Mrs. Vada King Hale, 86, of S. Smyrna Church Rd., passed away Wednesday evening, June 10, 2020, at University Hospital in Augusta. Mrs. Hale was born in Morristown, Tenn., and has lived in Wilkes County for about 64 years. She was the daughter of the late Francis King and Lola Frances McGinnis King. She was the wife of the late George Lafayette Hale. They were married on June 29, 1957 at St.Paul Presbyterian Church in Lowland. She graduated from East Tennessee State College with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She taught two years in the Kingsport city schools, and after moving to Wilkes County, taught in the Lincoln County School System, then at Wilkes Academy starting in 1970, then...

David Middlebrook Olmstead, 85, of Washington, GA , passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 after a brief illness. Dave loved his family and friends. Blessed with intellect, a sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, and a large dose of stubbornness, he was a business owner, a person of faith, and a loving father. He enjoyed sketching, playing golf, being at the beach, watching TV westerns, and a good scotch. Dave was born March 26, 1935, in Rocky Hill, CT, the younger son of Alice and Nathan Olmstead. As a teenager, he lost his beloved older brother, Don Ellsworth, in the Korean War. He graduated from high school in 1954 and Yale University in 1958. Upon graduation, Dave married Mary...

Julia Lynn Hess Smith, daughter of Harold G. Hess, Sr and the late Eluned ("Lynn") Williamson Hess, entered into eternal rest May 11, 2020, at the age of 57. Julia loved being the eldest of her siblings, often reminding them of her status as "the Boss." She was in Girl Scouts and was an accomplished Special Olympic athlete, competing both in Sarpy and Hall Counties in Nebraska. Julia attended C.H.A.P School in Bellevue, through 1982, and graduated from Connell School in Grand Island in 1984. She was vibrant and full of love for her family and friends. She never missed sending a birthday card! She enjoyed annual family vacations "Up ta' Camp" on Summit Lake in upstate New York. She...

Mr. Hugh Kenneth Albea, a WWII Army Vet, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the age of 102. Ken was born in Tignall, Ga., on February 18, 1918. He was the son of the late W. C. Albea and Ruth Butler Albea. Ken retired from the Ford Motor Co. after 30 years of service. Private graveside services will be held at 11:00am Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mike Thigpen officiating. Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Echols was born in Tignall and had lived almost all of her life in Wilkes County. She was the daughter of William Howard Wilkinson, Sr. and Gold House Wilkinson, and was the widow of James F. Echols. She was an excellent student and loved to sing. She was president and Salutatorian of the Tignall High School class of 1942. Her first job was a sales clerk at the Belk-Gallant store in Washington; however, her career was being a loving wife and mother and raising her children by the Golden Rule. Affectionately known as "Ma" or the Southern charming endearment "Miss Genie" by generations of family and friends, she lived her faith through unconditional love for others. It was her nature...

Mazel Lindsey Wolfe, 93, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Anxiously awaiting this homecoming was her loving husband, Johnnie Wolfe; Daddy and Mama, Arch and Lillian Guin Lindsey; beloved daughter, Joyce Wolfe Moore; brother, George Willie Lindsey; big sister, Algia Lindsey Rector; favorite cousin, Lounelle (Sister) Lindsey Austin; and a host of other family members and friends. What a glorious day! Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Mae Dell Huff; grandson and wife, Eddie and Ivy Moore; granddaughter and husband, Lindsey and Troy Land; great-granddaughters, Jennifer Moore and Jessica Moore Combs; great-grandson, Michael Land and...

Ms. Debbie Leigh Pruitt Capley, 61, of Lincolnton Rd. In Washington, Ga., passed away Friday morning, November 22, 2019. Ms. Capley was born in Greenwood, SC, and had lived in Washington about 3 years. She was the daughter of Clyde J. and Jeanette Neal Pruitt. She had previously worked as a pharmacy technician and had worked in retail sales. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one daughter, Christy Marie Fain, and husband James, of Greenwood, SC; two sons, Joshua Capley, of Ninety-Six, SC, and Matthew B. Capley, and wife Angie, of Laurens, SC; one brother, Aaron Pruitt, of Sumter, SC; three sisters, Norma P. Owings, Sumter, SC, Lynn P. Young, of Greenwood, SC, and Reba P....