Obituaries

Rhonda Scarborough McCannon

Rhonda Scarborough McCannon

June 4, 2019

Mrs. Rhonda Scarborough McCannon, 53, of Elberton passed away Tuesday morning, June 4, 2019. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. McCannon was the daughter of Kenneth J and Phyllis L. Tate Scarborough.She was preceded in death by her grandparents.Rhonda was a member of Forest Hills Assembly of God, where she found great joy in serving God.She enjoyed singing and painting.She...

Dr. Carol Edith Coogler

Dr. Carol Edith Coogler

June 3, 2019

Dr. Carol Edith Coogler, age 78, died peacefully on June 3 after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Carol was born and raised in Elberton, Georgia and was in the Elberton High School Graduation Class of 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton “Bo” and Minnie Coogler and her older sister, Beverly. She is survived by her...

Sheila Smith

Sheila Smith

June 2, 2019

Mrs. Sheila Smith, 50, of Cary Lane, Washington, GA passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Augusta University Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Gwinnett County, GA. She is survived by daughters: Nikki Moore and Mandy Smith; brothers: David Smith, Daryl McCollum and granddaughter: Trinity Vai. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Bruce...

Norman Thompson Holloman

Norman Thompson Holloman

June 1, 2019

Dr. Norman Thompson Holloman, 79, of Elberton, Georgia, husband of 57 years to Carolyn Bradberry Holloman, graduated to Heaven Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.His final days were spent surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. Dr. Holloman was born in the Vesta community of Oglethorpe County and was baptized into the Vesta Baptist...

Lois Petrea Webb

Lois Petrea Webb

May 31, 2019

Mrs. Lois Rebecca Petrea Webb, 89, resident of Magnolia Estates, formerly of Lake Forest, Elberton, wife of 63 years to the late Hansel Ayers “Billy” Webb, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Webb was born in Rowan County, Kannapolis, North Carolina on November 12, 1929, daughter of the...

Tiffany Grimes

Tiffany Grimes

May 30, 2019

Ms. Tiffany Michelle Grimes, 40, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Tiffany was the daughter of Joe and Debbie Grimes of Elberton.She was a 1997 graduate of ECCHS, and worked in her young adult years at Torrington Manufacturing Company. In addition to her parents, Joe and Debbie, Tiffany is survived by her son,...

Harriett Eyler  Hanson

Harriett Eyler Hanson

May 30, 2019

Mrs. Harriett Elizabeth Eyler Hanson, 68, of Piedmont, SC passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Heardmont Nursing Home in Elberton, GA. Mrs. Hanson was born November 20, 1950 in Baltimore, MD to Harry Scott Eyler and Mary Elsie Trott Eyler. She was a retired seamstress from the textile industry. She is survived by a daughter: Kimberly Munn, son: Edward...

Nelson Higginbotham (Courtesy)

Nelson Higginbotham (Courtesy)

May 29, 2019

Mr. Nelson Higginbotham, 76, of Canton passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in an accident on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born August 25, 1942 in Elberton, Georgia he was a son of the late Sara Moon. Nelson was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Higginbotham on June 25, 2011; daughter, Ellen Schlabach; son, Bret Gaff; brother, Marvin Higginbotham;...

Michele Desart Arganbright

Michele Desart Arganbright

May 29, 2019

Mrs. Michele Teresa DeSart Arganbright, 66, of Pleasant Grove Road, Bowman, wife of 45 years to Lester Lee Arganbright, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at The Oaks in Athens. Mrs. Arganbright was born in Lake City, Iowa on October 27, 1952, daughter of Helen DeSart of Lake City and the late Pete DeSart. She was of the Catholic...

Eric Frazier Goodwin

Eric Frazier Goodwin

May 28, 2019

Mr. Eric Frazier Goodwin, 57, of Dewy Rose, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at his residence. Eric was born on December 15, 1961, son of Doris Frazier Goodwin and the late Kellett Goodwin. He was a U.S. Marines and Army National Guard Veteran and a waste water treatment plant operator. In addition to his mother, he is survived...

June Moore Garner

June Moore Garner

May 20, 2019

Mrs. Betty June Moore Garner, 60, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, wife of 25 years to Juan Bernal, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. June was born in Elberton on September 15, 1958, daughter of the late William Dalton Moore and Shirley Irene Carroll Suttles. She was a retired CNA and of the Holiness faith....

Sherry Marsh Boynton

Sherry Marsh Boynton

May 20, 2019

Sherry Marsh Boynton, 63, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019, surrounded by family at Southwest Christian Care in Union City, Ga. The daughter of Juanita D. Marsh and George E. Marsh, Sr., Sherry was born on October 4, 1955, in College Park, Georgia. Sherry grew up in Newton Estates in College Park. She spent her days keeping the peace...

Jo Ann Mcdonald Tompkins

Jo Ann Mcdonald Tompkins

May 18, 2019

Ms. Jo Ann McDonald Tompkins, 56, of Sunset Drive, Danielsville, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her residence. Jo Ann was born in Greenville, SC on July 31, 1962, daughter of the late Claude Talmadge McDonald and Margie Lee Neighbors McDonald. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters: Heather Jacoby of Greene County and Vivian Jacoby of...

John Stanley Ayers

John Stanley Ayers

May 17, 2019

Mr. John Stanley Ayers, 76, a native of Elberton, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.Stan was the husband of Sharon Eavenson Ayers, having celebrated over 53 years of marriage together.Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Louise Hopkins Ayers, and a brother, Wendell Ayers. Stan grew up in Elberton, graduating from...

Allen Wilson Washington

Allen Wilson Washington

May 17, 2019

Mr. Allen Wilson Washington, 76, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Allen was born November 23, 1942, in Augusta, Georgia. He was married to Jane Anglin Washington and they resided in Lexington, Georgia. In retirement, they worked on genealogy and weather information. His parents were Eulie Washington and May McKettrick Washington. Allen lived in Lexington attending...

Alice Marlene Fleming

Alice Marlene Fleming

May 17, 2019

PAID Mrs. Alice Marlene Tudor Fleming, 65, of Tanglewood Drive, Elberton, GA, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at Spring Valley Nursing Home. Mrs. Fleming was born April 30, 1954, in Augusta, GA to Martin Tudor and Matoka Tudor. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Grady Ray Fleming; daughters and son-in-law: Tasha and Greg Turman of Elberton,...

Ellen Newton Bowman

Ellen Newton Bowman

May 15, 2019

Mrs. Ellen Bowman, of Elberton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.A native of Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late R.L. and Sue Garner Newton.Mrs. Bowman was also preceded in death by her husband, Orin E. Bowman; a son, Mickey Bowman; a granddaughter, Martha Christina “Christy” Bowman; sisters, Bobby Sue Newton and Jessie...

William Gaines  Jones

William Gaines Jones

May 14, 2019

Mr. William Gaines Jones, 90, of Tucker, GA passed away on May 14, 2019. He was born in Elberton, GA on December 22, 1928 to William Carroll Jones and Ina Gaines Jones. William served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Atlanta Gas Light Company after 46 years of service. William loved fishing and tending to his garden,...

Danny Wyman Roth

Danny Wyman Roth

May 13, 2019

Mr. Danny Wyman Roth, 58, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.Danny was born in Elberton, but lived most of his life in Oglethorpe County.He was the son of the late Charlie Lucre and Loudell Holloman Roth.He was also preceded in death by a brother, Aubrey Roth.Danny worked as a quarryman in the Millstone Granite Quarry. Survivors include his daughter and...

Shirlee Ann Hendricks

Shirlee Ann Hendricks

May 12, 2019

Ms. Shirlee Ann Hendricks, 75, of 358 Elm St. Elberton, GA passed away at Elbert Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was born December 26, 1943 to the late James R. & F. Ruth Hendrix of Lexington, GA. She is survived by her daughter, Julie M. Almond of Charleston, SC, three granddaughters, Mariah M. Holley (Cody), Bailey E....