Obituaries
Thomas Stuart Rochon
Nov 15, 2024
Mr. Thomas Stuart Rochon, 90, of Chester, SC, died Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home.
Mr. Rochon was born April 29, 1934, in Lansing, MI and was the son of the late William G. Rochon and Alice Mason Shellito. He attended the schools of Lansing, MI and was a graduate of Southern Bible College in Birmingham, AL. He was a...
Mary Krey Rochon
Dec 19, 2024
Mary K. Rochon of Chester, SC, passed away on December 19, 2024, after a brief illness.
As a devoted mother and housewife, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crafting with friends. Mary was actively involved in her church community, most recently at Liberty Baptist Church in Chester.
She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Thomas Rochon, who passed away in November...
Wanda Fay Miller Forrester
Jan 8, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Fay Miller Forrester, 87, formerly of Elberton, GA, wife of the late Rev. Gary Tylon “Bud” Forrester, Jr., passed away peacefully with her family around on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence in Auburn, GA.
Wanda was born in Louisville, KY on September 2, 1937, daughter of the late Ercy McCoy Miller, Sr. and Marie Decker Miller, and...
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...
Tommy Allgood, Sr.
Jan 12, 2025
Mr. Tommy Allgood, Sr., age 73, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on January 12, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 9, 1951 in Elberton, Georgia and his parents were the late James Elbert Allgood and the late Cathryn Marie Cleveland Allgood. Mr. Allgood lived most of the latter portion of his life in Cook County. He was...
Charles Robert Shirley
Jan 11, 2025
Mr. Charles Robert Shirley, 84, of Ben Shirley Lane, Lavonia, GA passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Mr. Shirley was born March 30, 1940 in Hartwell, GA to John Ben Shirley and Lorene Tucker Shirley. He was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Springs Cotton Mill.
He is survived by his wife Margie Whiten Shirley, son: Tony...
Tommy Renee Salyers
Jan 9, 2025
Mr. Tommy Renee Salyers, 55, of Cloverleaf Drive, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his residence.
Tommy was born in Elberton on October 2, 1969, son of the late Frank Edward Salyers and Edith Virginia Sweeney Salyers. He was a granite polisher having worked at Keystone Granite Memorials.
Surviving are his wife, Tammy Fleming Salyers; companion, Esther McAnespy; two...
Eduardo Arsiga Martinez
Jan 8, 2025
Mr. Eduardo Arsiga Martínez, 65, of Dewy Rose, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
A native of Michoacan, Mexico, he worked as a construction contractor. He is preceded in death by his mother, María Martínez; and father, Lino Arsiga
Surviving are his wife, Evelia Franco; children: Eduardo Martínez, Emanuel Martínez, Edwin Martínez, Daniel Martínez, Edgar Martínez, Enrique Martínez, and Melissa Martinez...
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