Obituaries
Dorothy Ashworth Tate Klatt
March 20, 2025
Dorothy “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 son,...
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...
Rev. Al Butler
March 17, 2025
Rev. Albert “Al” Butler, age 70, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Lumber City Nursing Home with his family by his side.
He was born on February 7, 1955, in Rutherford NC., and was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce Albert Butler and Eugenia Lavender Butler. After his education, he was employed by...
Allen Wayne Kidd
March 15, 2025
Mr. Allen Wayne Kidd, 61, of Kidd Dr. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kidd was born January 2, 1964 in Elberton, GA to Roy Kidd and Jeanette Hendrix Kidd. He was a janitorial technician at Bubba Burgers.
He is survived by his two sisters: Carol Lunceford, Joan Gunter and a brother: William Kidd.
Memorial...
Steven Kyle Whitlow
March 12, 2025
Mr. Steven 'Kyle' Whitlow, 35, of Colbert, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence.
Kyle was born in Elberton on September 14, 1989, the middle of three children born to Steven Kermit Whitlow and Natalie Lynn Maxwell Whitlow. He was christened at a young age at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Rehoboth Baptist Church.
A jack-of-all-trades, Kyle...
Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller
March 11, 2025
Mr. Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller, 34, of Country Club Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his parents, grandparents and family.
Alex was born July 14, 1990 in Elberton, GA. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and worked in the granite industry. Alex had a passion for music...
James Marion Banks
March 10, 2025
Mr. James ‘Marion’ Banks, age 82, of Elberton, husband of Linda Jane Webb Banks, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with his family at his side.
Mr. Banks was born in Stephens County on October 12, 1942, son of the late Alexander Stephens Banks and Mary Lou Verner Banks. He was a graduate of...
Tequila Cecile Drinkard Mize
March 9, 2025
Mrs. Tequila Cecile Drinkard Mize, 42, wife of Pierce Mize, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Mize was born December 17, 1982 in Elberton, GA. She was of the Christian Faith and was baptized at Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She was previously employed at Bojangles of Elberton before retiring due to her health from Nancy...
Ralph Guinn "Rusty" Woodall, Jr.
March 8, 2025
Ralph Guinn Woodall, Jr., affectionately known as Rusty, passed away peacefully in Elberton, Georgia on March 8, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born in Royston, Georgia on March 13, 1956, Rusty grew up in Bowman. He was a proud 1974 graduate of Elbert County High School and furthered his education by attending North Georgia Technical College. Rusty was a talented...
Dayton Sayre Ely, Jr.
March 6, 2025
Mr. Dayton Sayre Ely, Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Ely was born on August 12,1944, in Morristown, New Jersey to Dayton Sayre Ely,Sr. and Minnie Olive Mack Ely. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War as a missile technician on nuclear submarines. After being honorably discharged from military...
Lucky Joe Dean
March 1, 2025
Mr. Lucky Joe Dean, 64 of Washington Highway, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence.
Lucky was born in Elberton on May 2, 1960. He was a supervisor having worked at Keystone Granite Memorials. He loved music and was a workaholic. He is preceded in death by his wives: Lori Adams Dean and Donna Biering Dean.
Survivors include...
George Wayne Yeargin
March 1, 2025
Mr. George Wayne Yeargin, 82, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his daughter’s home.
Mr. Yeargin was born in Elberton on September 23, 1942, son of the late George Albert Yeargin and Julia Vidalia Brown Yeargin. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy and was a retired meat cutter having worked at Bells and...
Clyde Ray Bond
March 1, 2025
Mr. Clyde Ray Bond, 84, of Bond Drive, Elberton, husband of 62 years to the late Susie Elizabeth “Jo” Fountain Bond, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Family was at his side as he passed away peacefully following a sudden illness.
Clyde was born in Elbert County on September 28, 1940, the youngest of five...
Frances Schroeder
February 28, 2025
Miss Frances Schroeder, 92, of Washington, Georgia, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, in Tignall, Georgia. Born on October 12, 1932, in Tignall, Georgia, Frances spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and a community she deeply cherished.
Frances was a person of unwavering kindness and joy. Her laughter was infectious, and her...
Richard Frederich Nash
February 25, 2025
Mr. Richard Frederich Nash, better known as "Dick", passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his residence in Bowman, GA. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Nash was born in Bath, NY on July 2, 1937, son of the late Kenneth Fredrich Nash and Reva Ann Snyder Nash. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army from...
Ronald Jay Crawford
February 24, 2025
Ronald Jay Crawford, 75, of Bogart passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Luther Johnson Crawford and Roxie Reid Crawford.
Jay enlisted in the United States Air Force after his graduation from Elbert County High School. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Thailand where he worked in aircraft maintenance. While enlisted in the...
Betty Smith Scarborough
February 24, 2025
Ms. Betty Smith Scarborough, 85, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley.
Ms. Scarborough was born in Anderson, SC on January 10, 1939, daughter of the late Horace Holden Smith and Mary Evelyn Marett Smith. She was retired from Seaboard Farms Poultry.
Surviving are three daughters: Martha Hughes of Comer, Sharon Ashworth of Elberton, and...
Carol Moore Johnson
February 23, 2025
Carol Moore Johnson, 91, of Anderson, S.C., wife of the late Rev. H. Lawrence Johnson, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her daughter's home in Fayetteville, N.C.
Born in Elberton, Georgia, on June 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late John Hillard Moore and the late Sara Elizabeth “Lizzie” Owens Moore. Carol graduated as the Salutatorian...
Joyce Mabel Campbell Morrison
February 21, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Mabel Campbell Morrison, 78, of Doe Run Road, Tignall, GA, wife of the late Edward Morrison, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Morrison was born in Camden, NJ on August 30, 1946, daughter of the late Robert Hall Campbell, Sr. and Mabel Thelma Phillips Campbell. She was a retired certified nursing assistant.
Surviving are her...
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