Obituaries
William Keith Thompson
Feb 7, 2025
Mr. William 'Keith' Thompson, 71, of S. Railroad Avenue, Carlton, husband of Sheila Graham, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral plans are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. William 'Keith'...
Anne Marie Dixon Barker Jaudon
Feb 7, 2025
Anne Marie Dixon Barker Jaudon, left this world for a better one on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of eighty. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by those she loved most.
She was the widow of Henry Scudder Jaudon and daughter of the late William Lamar “Bill” Dixon and Mildred Estelle Nash Dixon. Anne Marie graduated from...
William David "Dave" Thornton
Feb 4, 2025
William David Thornton entered his heavenly home, and the peaceful presence of Christ, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his residence in Elberton, GA.
“Dave”, as everyone knew him, was born on April 13, 1987. He is survived by his parents William McWhorter Thornton Jr. and Deborah Williford Thornton, and his sister Chrissie Thornton.
He was a 2005 Graduate of Elbert County...
Shirley Harrell Tyndell
Feb 1, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Harrell Tyndell, Lexington GA, 84, born July 14,1941 went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1 2025.
She was the daughter of the late William L. Harrell (Roy) and Elva Bowden Harrell.
She was preceded in death by brother William T Harrell (Bill) and wife Peggy. Brother in law J.B.Matthews
Shirley is survived by her husband of...
Joy Ann Gaines
Jan 31, 2025
Ms. Joy Ann Gaines, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at the age of 68 of a sudden illness.
She was born in Elbert County, February 11, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Claude Ralph Gaines, Jr. and the late Mary Ann Hester Gaines.
Joy grew up in Dahlonega, GA and attended Lumpkin County Schools. She was the valedictorian of...
Judith Camilla "Judy" Richardson Bridges
Jan 30, 2025
Mrs. Judith Camilla Richardson Bridges, affectionately known as Judy, 78, of Far-A-Way Road, Elberton, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Judy was born in Anderson, SC, on September 17, 1946, to the late Bonds Blackstone Richardson and Virginia Thornton Richardson. She graduated from Hart County High School and went on to enjoy a fulfilling career,...
Anne Haven Bailey
Jan 29, 2025
Ms. Anne Haven Bailey, a loving mom and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in West Park Drive, Athens, GA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 65.
Ms. Bailey was born on August 11, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to Guy Haven Bailey and Virgie Schrader Bailey. She enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and later pursued...
Janie Wright Giannoni
Jan 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janie Wright Giannoni, age 95, who passed away peacefully at her home in Elberton, Georgia, on January 27, 2025.
Janie was born on May 16, 1929, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to her beloved parents, Bob and Gladys Wright. A bright and determined student, she graduated from the University of Georgia with...
Janice Marie Madden Pressley
Jan 27, 2025
Mrs. Janice Marie Madden Pressley, 75, of Ridgecrest Drive, Elberton, wife of 43 years to Reginald Seaborn Pressley, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Pressley was born in Elberton on July 11, 1949, daughter of the late Hansel Eugene “Buck” Madden and Ida Ruth Grimes Madden. She was a retired livestock farmer and a member of...
Sarah Jean Ray Chandler
Jan 25, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Jean Ray Chandler, 88, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, wife of 56 years to the late Raymond Edgar Chandler, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her residence.
At Mrs. Sarah’s request, a graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 29, at 2:00p.m. in the Middleton Methodist Church cemetery with the Rev. Scott Mize officiating.
Mrs. Chandler was...
Gloria Bader Merchant
Jan 24, 2025
Mrs. Gloria Bader Merchant, of Elberton, wife of the late Francis Merchant, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 100.
Mrs. Merchant was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 1, 1924, daughter of the late Karl F. Bader and Elizabeth Beyer. She devoted her life to the service of others through education. Mrs. Merchant received her PhD...
Betsy Lou McLanahan Snellings
Jan 23, 2025
Mrs. Betsy Lou McLanahan Snellings, 95, of Athens Highway, Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, peacefully at her home with her three children by her side.
Mrs. Snellings was born May 9, 1929, in Elberton, GA to Mack Albert McLanahan and Agnes Noggle McLanahan. She was a member of Doves Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Dupont. Mrs....
Sarah Christine Adams
Jan 23, 2025
Mrs. Sarah ‘Christine’ McElhannon Adams, 90, of Elberton, wife of 70 years to Jerry Kenneth Adams, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Christine, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was born in Atlanta on July 30, 1934, the only child of the late Horace McElhannon and Leadie Belle Hall McElhannon. She was a graduate of Avondale High School in Decatur.
While living...
Rodger Dale Lantz
Jan 21, 2025
Mr. Rodger Dale Lantz, 63, of Tanglewood Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home.
Mr. Lantz was born November 4, 1961 in Ohio to Guy A. Lantz and Della Faye Hawks Rice. He was a retired automotive mechanic.
He is survived by his nieces: Ashley Murphy and Lindsey Ware both of Ohio.
In addition to his parents he...
Sherry Goss Tiller
Jan 20, 2025
Mrs. Sherry Jo Tiller (Goss), age 81, of Gillsville, Georgia, who entered her rest Monday, January 20, 2025. Mrs. Tiller was born in Elberton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Wilbur Goss and Josie Belle Goss of Elberton, Georgia. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Hoke Goss, Jimmy Goss, Norris Goss,...
Shirley Sue Pullian
Jan 18, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Sue West Pullian, 74, of Reed Brawner Rd. Royston, GA passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Pullian was born March 17, 1950 in Winter Garden, FL to Dewey and Leona West. She was a retired supervisor from Boaz Carpet Mill.
She is survived by her husband Leslie Pullian; sons and daughter-in-law: Les and Beverly Pullian, John...
Linda Corene Maxwell Rice
Jan 16, 2025
Mrs. Linda Corene Maxwell Rice, age 80, of W. Ginn Street, Bowman, wife of 60 years to Ben J. Rice, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with her family at her side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
The fifth of seven children, she was born in Elberton on February 20, 1944, to Doyt Broadus Maxwell...
Jerry Lee Hutchison
Jan 14, 2025
Mr. Jerry Lee Hutchison, Sr., 80, of Neese Commerce Road, Hull, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Hutchison was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 2, 1944, son of the late Jerry and June Hutchison. He as a veteran having served as a Chief Petty Office in the Navy.
Surviving are his children: Tammy Hutchison-Massey of...
Philip Markley Bell
Jan 14, 2025
Philip Markley Bell of Florence, Oregon and Longmont, Colorado passed away on January 14, 2025, at the young age of 84, next to his son and granddaughter, Rachel, in Eatonton, Georgia.
He was brilliant - a former IBM Engineer and literal chess master.
He was a major flirt and very much a respectful ladies’ man which apparently got passed on through the...
Eleanor McQueen Shaw
Jan 13, 2025
Mrs. Eleanor McQueen Shaw, 91, of Lake Forest Drive, Elberton, wife of the late Robert Earl Shaw, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley.
Mrs. Shaw was born in Lumberton, NC on October 31, 1933, daughter of the late Ed and Ruth Birge McQueen.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Janie...
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