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Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady

Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady

Nov 3, 2024

On Sunday evening, November 3, 2024, Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady went to be with the Lord she so faithfully served. Trisha’s final days were spent in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 76 years old, and courageously fought pancreatic cancer for four weeks.

The only child of L.G. and Alvanell Coker...

Cadgene Burton

Cadgene Burton

Nov 2, 2024

Mr. Cadgene Burton, 74, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

The family is at the home of Kasey Burton, 572 Almond Street, Elberton, and will receive friends on Friday, November 8, from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. 

Funeral services celebrating Cad’s life will be conducted on Saturday, November 9, at 2:00p.m at the Memorial...

William Sean Crawford

William Sean Crawford

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. William ‘Sean’ Crawford, 54, of Thirteen Forks Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his residence.

Sean was born in Honolulu, HI on January 13, 1970, son of the late William Harold Crawford and Vivian Geraldine “Gerry” Lane Rowland. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. 

Surviving are two sons: Dillon Crawford and Ryan Crawford;...

Ethan Parker Carnes

Ethan Parker Carnes

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. Ethan Parker Carnes, 27, of Montevideo Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

Parker was born in Elberton on April 29, 1997, son of James Donald “Jamie” Carnes and Kristie Scoggins Callaway. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and attended Rock Branch Baptist Church. Parker...

Rachel Gertrude O'Neal Dobson

Rachel Gertrude O'Neal Dobson

Oct 28, 2024

Mrs. Rachel Gertrude O’Neal Dobson, 91, of Marietta, GA, wife of 61 years to the late Glenn Julian Dobson, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA. 

Mrs. Dobson was born in Dallas, GA on March 28, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph Edward O’Neal and Ida Bell Haney O’Neal. She was a Master Cosmetologist...

Martha Marie Hyde Dixon

Martha Marie Hyde Dixon

Oct 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Martha Marie Dixon (Marie/Ree/Nana) announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 89. Marie was a wife to Doug Dixon and mother of four children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She and Doug were married in their hometown of Elberton, Georgia in 1955 and then embarked...

Angela Marie Carey Pullian

Angela Marie Carey Pullian

Oct 27, 2024

Mrs. Angela Marie Carey Pullian, 51, of Highway 172 West, Bowman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta with her husband, John, at her side.

Born in Royston on October 6, 1973, Angie was the only child of the late William Theodore Carey and Nancy Darlena Moon Carey. She was a 1992 graduate...

James Richard Benafield

James Richard Benafield

Oct 25, 2024

Mr. James Richard Benafield, 72, of Fork Creek Rd. Bowman, GA passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Benafield was born January 16, 1952 in Jacksonville, NC to Charles Henry Benafield, Sr. and Narcy Palmetto Crews Benafield. He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran serving from July 6, 1970 to May 28, 1975. 

He is...

Jamie Dell "Blue" Black

Jamie Dell "Blue" Black

Oct 23, 2024

Mr. Blue Black, age 88, joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, ascending to heaven with his 101st Airborne Division wings, from St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA. His home was in the oak "hollers" of Ruckersville, GA, his favorite place on earth.

Born Jamie Dell Black in Elberton, GA on June 25, 1936, he was nicknamed “Blue”...

Debra Maria Cain Pursley

Debra Maria Cain Pursley

Oct 21, 2024

Ms. Debra Maria “Debbie” Cain Pursley, 69, of McDonough Street, Elberton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. 

Ms. Pursley was born in Atlanta on November 15, 1954, daughter of the late Horace Cain and Virginia Singleton Cain. She was a cashier having retired from Circle K. 

Surviving are her boyfriend, Edward Saxon of Elberton; sister,...

Jo Ann Ray Cobo

Jo Ann Ray Cobo

Oct 21, 2024

Mrs. Jo Ann R. Cobo, age 91, of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late Max J. Cobo, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. She passed away after suffering a heart attack on the previous Tuesday. 

Born in Elberton on October 1, 1933, Betty Jo Ann Ray was a daughter of the late Claude Elbert Ray,...

James Charles "Jimmy" Chastain

James Charles "Jimmy" Chastain

Oct 19, 2024

James Charles Chastain, better known as “Jimmy” and “Dooley”, age 86, of Carlton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, Georgia.

Jimmy was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 2, 1938, to James Carl Chastain and Sara Fannie Brooks Chastain. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two children:...

Brandi Nichole Hutto

Brandi Nichole Hutto

Oct 18, 2024

Brandi Nichole Hutto, 48, of Lavonia, died Friday, October 18, 2024, in Elberton. 

She was a cashier having worked for Dollar General. 

Memorial services will be held privately by the family. 

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com. 

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Brandi Nichole Hutto.

Larry Richard Heide

Larry Richard Heide

Oct 18, 2024

Mr. Larry Richard Heide, 77, of Colbert, husband of 58 years to Beverly Sue Pierce Heide, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Carlton.

Larry was born in Kendall, FL on December 15, 1946, son of the late Richard Earl Heide and Sally Freida “Sis” Colquitt Heide. After high school graduation, he joined the United...

William Randolph "Bud" Dudley, Jr.

William Randolph "Bud" Dudley, Jr.

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. William Randolph Dudley, Jr., better known as “Bud”, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence in Elberton, GA. 

Mr. Dudley was born in Richmond, VA on May 8, 1953, son of the late William Randolph Dudley, Sr. and Mary Laura Ammons Dudley. Bud studied art and design at Ball State University and served as...

Jennifer Denise Adams Jordan

Jennifer Denise Adams Jordan

Oct 15, 2024

Mrs. Jennifer ‘Denise’ Adams Jordan, 60, of Plantation Road, Elberton, wife of 41 years to Timothy Franklin Jordan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Born in Royston on January 17, 1964, she was the oldest child of George Elvin Adams and Linda Mae Thornton Adams. Denise was a graduate of Elbert County High School. She worked as a Case...

Jamie Suzanne Jackson Henderson

Jamie Suzanne Jackson Henderson

Oct 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Suzanne Henderson, age 75, of Bethlehem, GA, who left us on October 12, 2024. Born on May 25, 1949, Jamie dedicated her life to education and family, leaving a legacy of love and kindness.   

Jamie taught high school home economics in Thomasville, GA, and later found her passion...

Ellis G. Hubbard, Jr.

Ellis G. Hubbard, Jr.

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Ellis G. Hubbard, Jr., 73, of Leverette Lane, Starr, SC passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Hubbard was born November 10, 1950 in Greensboro, GA to Ellis G. Hubbard, Sr. and Louise Smith Hubbard. He was an U.S. Navy veteran and was an retired truck loader from Everlasting Granite Company.

He is survived by a son: Nathan...

Harold Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Harold Ray Reynolds, Sr.

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Harold Ray Reynolds, Sr., 78, of Elberton, GA entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was the son of the late John Norman Reynolds and the late Sally Eavenson Reynolds. Harold was also preceded in death by his son William Jason Reynolds, brothers Verlyn...

Judd Curtis Fleming

Judd Curtis Fleming

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Judd Curtis Fleming, 50, formerly of Elberton, GA passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Hill Haven in Commerce, GA.

Mr. Fleming was born February 12, 1974 in Elberton, GA to Ralph Fleming and Barbara Harbert Fleming. He was a tow truck driver.

He is survived by siblings: Justin Fleming of Elberton, GA, Barbara Fleming of Hartwell, GA and Kathy Fleming...

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