Obituaries
Beryl Coggins Kennedy
April 11, 2025
Beryl “Bebe” Coggins Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at her home in Homerville, Georgia, after an extended illness. Bebe was born on October 14, 1948, in Elberton, Georgia, to Thomas and Beryl Coggins.
Bebe graduated high school from Fairfax Hall in Virginia before attending the University of Georgia, where she met...
Colleen Hammond Haralson
April 10, 2025
Mrs. George ‘Colleen’ Hammond Haralson, 96, of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of 66 years to the late Kelsey Smith Haralson, passed away peacefully, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center.
Mrs. Haralson was born in Elberton on August 25, 1928, daughter of the late Jeptha Brown "Jake" Hammond and Willie...
Donald Lee Gilbert
April 9, 2025
Mr. Donald Lee "Don" Gilbert, 79, of Elm St. Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home.
Mr. Gilbert was born October 2, 1945 in Elberton, GA to Tom Henry Gilbert, Sr. and Frances Wansley Gilbert. He was an U.S. Army veteran and was a rural mail carrier from the Hartwell, GA Post Office from 1990 to 2004...
Jerry Kenneth Adams
April 9, 2025
Mr. Jerry Kenneth Adams, 89, of Elberton, husband of 70 years to the late Sarah Christine McElhannon Adams, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Jerry, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born in Decatur on August 25, 1935, son of the late Alton Parker Adams, Sr. and Ada Lou Willis Adams.
While living in Decatur, Jerry and Christine were very active...
Kathleen "Kathy" Spivey Maxwell
April 8, 2025
Mrs. Kathleen “Kathy” Stanford Spivey Maxwell, 69, of Melody Lane, Elberton GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Celebration Village in Acworth, GA.
Kathy was born August 12, 1955, in Savannah, GA to Leo and Kathleen Spivey. She was a graduate of Savannah Country Day School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Georgia Southern...
Donna Ruth King Smart
April 8, 2025
Ms. Donna Ruth King Smart, 80, of Elberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Ms. Smart was most recently a resident of Magnolia Estates and a former resident of Petersburg Village.
Born in Elberton on September 21, 1944, she completed the family of James Claude King and Frances Priscilla Cooper King, joining older sister Joan....
Mary Frances Teasley Harris
April 7, 2025
Mrs. Mary Frances Teasley Harris, 77, of Elberton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Heardmont Nursing Home with her daughter at her side.
Mrs. Harris was born in Hartwell on October 15, 1947, daughter of the late Harold Brown Teasley and Susan Frances Harper Teasley. She worked a beautician as well as at Brown Transport. Mary was a...
James Young Arnold, Jr.
April 6, 2025
James Young Arnold, Jr., a long-time resident of Palm Beach, Florida died peacefully at home on April 6, 2025. He was 100 years old and had been married to Roberta Blum Arnold, who predeceased him in 2014, for 68 years.
Mr. Arnold is survived by their children: James Y. Arnold, III (Terry), Paige Arnold Benjamin, F. Brooks Arnold (Kim), and Laurie...
Patricia Anne "Patsy" Merritt Simmons
April 5, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Anne “Patsy” Merritt Simmons, 73, of Colbert, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her residence.
Patsy was born in Atlanta on March 10, 1952, daughter of the late Jesse Louis Merritt and Edna Mae Grimes Merritt. She was a graduate of Campbell High School in Smyrna and furthered her education at West Georgia College. She worked in...
John Mell Pitts
April 4, 2025
Mr. John Mell Pitts, 95, of Elberton, GA, husband nearly 70 years to Claudia Bennett Vinson Pitts, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence.
The youngest of five, Mr. Pitts was born in the Palmetto Community of Oglethorpe County, GA on November 19, 1929. He grew up in Tignall, GA shining shoes in his daddy’s barber shop. He...
Jerry Anthony Blackburn
April 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry Anthony Blackburn, 72, of Highway 72 East, Carlton, GA, husband of 53 years to Sheila Jean Autry Blackburn, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Blackburn was born in Demorest, GA on September 12, 1952, son of Pearl Goss Blackburn and the late Raymond Vance Blackburn. Jerry was a member of New Hope Worship Center...
Mattie Rebecca Wilder Vickery
April 1, 2025
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Mrs. Mattie ‘Rebecca’ Wilder Vickery, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Deep Creek Road in Dewy Rose, GA. Her final days were spent surrounded by her devoted family in the home that she and her husband of 65 years, James Herbert “Jimmy” Vickery, built and raised their devoted family in.
One of ten...
Thomas John "Hooker" Smith
March 30, 2025
Mr. Thomas John “Hooker” Smith, 83, of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
Thomas was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 15, 1941, son of the late Matthew John Smith and Jessie Vaughn Wallace Yeagley. He was the proud owner/operator of Hilltop VW Repair for over 50 years. Thomas served...
Emily Jane Hinely Sewell
March 27, 2025
Emily Jane Hinely Sewell, 71, of Colbert, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence.
Emily was born in Augusta on July 5, 1953, daughter of the late Lewis Joshua Hinely, Sr. and Marianne Armstrong Hinely. Following graduation from high school, she furthered her education at the University of Georgia. Emily’s pride and joy were her...
Maxine Jacquelyn "Jackie" Goss Harris
March 27, 2025
Mrs. Maxine Jacquelyn Goss Harris, better known as "Jackie" or "Mama Jac", passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, just five months shy of her 100th birthday. Although unexpected, Mama Jac passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home in Bowman, GA.
Jackie is survived by her daughters: Beverly (Henry) Drennan, Charlene Brown, and Pat (Gary) Jarvis; grandchildren: Tammy...
Hazel Marie Hammons Bowden
March 26, 2025
Mrs. Hazel Marie Hammons Bowden, 83, of River Road, Elberton, wife of the late William Bryant “Bill” Bowden, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Mrs. Bowden was born in Arcadia, FL on July 19, 1941, daughter of the late Charles F. “Charlie” Hammons and Anna Lois Stokes Hammons. While attending high school, she...
Margaret Anne Eavenson Brady
March 25, 2025
Mrs. Margaret ‘Anne’ Eavenson Brady, 81, of Harmony Road, Elberton, wife of 60 years to the late Randall Grant Brady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family. Although in declining health for several years, Anne never allowed her illnesses to steal her smile.
Anne was born in Elberton on...
Dorothy Frances Ashworth Tate Klatt
March 20, 2025
Dorothy Frances “Dot” Ashworth Tate Klatt, 87, formerly of Elberton, GA and Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Hartwell, GA.
Ms. Klatt was born in Anderson, SC on April 14, 1937, daughter of the late Joseph Brown Ashworth and Florence Robinson Ashworth. She worked at Centerville Dress Shop for many years.
Surviving are her...
Dorothy Laverne Worley Payton
March 18, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy 'Laverne' Worley Payton, 69, of Elberton, wife of the late Bobby Ray Payton, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Laverne was born in Elberton on January 10, 1956, daughter of the late William Lafayette Worley and Rachel Viola Johnson Worley.
Laverne was a devoted mother and grandma, blessed with seven granddaughters and two grandsons. Her love for her family...
Kathleen Scarborough Smith McFarlin
March 18, 2025
Mrs. Kathleen Smith McFarlin, 90, of Ruckersville Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Magnolia Estates.
Affectionately known as “Tea” to her family, she was born in Elberton on December 29, 1934, daughter of the late Milford Filmore “Lily” Scarborough, Sr. and Leila Mae Barnes Scarborough. She dedicated 42 years of her life as a skilled hairdresser...
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