Obituaries
Mark Randle Rucker
April 17, 2019
Mark Randle Rucker, 58, of Elberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He departed surrounded by loving family and friends. Mark was born on July 16, 1960 in Oneonta, Alabama. He was the son of Carolyn Nance Rucker of Elberton; his biological father, the late James Ray Hughes and his stepmother,...
Bobbie Jean McCarty
April 13, 2019
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Campbell McCarty, 78, of Elberton, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Pruitt Healthcare at Spring Valley. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Francis John Campbell and the late Gladys Alice Gooch Campbell.Mrs. McCarty had worked as an assembler at General Times for many years.In addition to her parents, she was...
Jill Canales Peppers
April 12, 2019
Mrs. Bonnie 'Jill' Canales Peppers, 59, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, wife of 35 years to Lewis Keith Peppers, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019, at her residence surrounded by family and close friends. Jill was born in Elberton on September 30, 1959, daughter of the late James Alton Canales and Dorothy 'Carol' Kellum Canales. She was a homemaker...
Tonya Lynn Wilhite
April 11, 2019
Tonya Lynn Wilhite, 50, of Elberton, entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She was born in Phenix City, AL on October 3, 1968, daughter of Nola Frances Woodall Wilhite and the late Linton Herschel Wilhite, Jr. Tonya attended Elbert County High School and was an avid cat lover. As a result of...
Dallas Thomas Reeder
April 10, 2019
Mr. Dallas Thomas Reeder, 83, of Park Place Dr. Lavonia, GA passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his home. Mr. Reeder was born July 9, 1935 in Florida. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Teamsters Union Local 445. He is survived by sons: Carlton Reeder, Michael Reeder, daughters: Melba Reeder, Sheryl Reeder Patterson, Wanda...
Elia Santana
April 9, 2019
Mrs. Elia Santana, 89, of Dogwood Cove, Toccoa, GA passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart in Lavonia, GA. Mrs. Santana was born October 1, 1929 in Cuba. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jose Seijo, Jr. and Silvia Seijo. Mrs. Santana's wishes were to be cremated and memorial services to celebrate her life...
Mauline Bone Williford
April 8, 2019
Mrs. Annie Mauline Bone Williford, age 88 of 8175 Lavonia Highway, Lavonia, Ga., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Hartwell Health and Rehab surrounded by her family. Born June 4, 1930 in Elberton, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Cliff Bone and Madie Nash Bone. She was retired from Dunlop and Ty...
Ima Jean Raines
April 8, 2019
Mrs. Ima Jean Wilder Raines, 84, of Nickville Road, Dewy Rose, wife of 46 years to the late Lorton Ducworth Raines, entered into rest on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Raines was born in Elbert County on May 18, 1934, daughter of the late Clarence Leonard Wilder and Ruby Jane Anderson Wilder. She was a homemaker...
Nellie Bertling Cobb
April 7, 2019
Mrs. Nellie Mae Bertling Gooch Vinson Cobb, 70, of Elberton, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at her residence. Nellie was born in Greene County on April 21, 1948, daughter of the late Robert Fletcher Bertling and Alice Pearl Hubbard Bertling. She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Danielsville. Survivors include her children: David...
Kathy Ellen Rice
April 6, 2019
Miss Kathy Ellen Rice, 64, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Kathy was born in Elberton on October 29, 1954, daughter of Gene Thornton Rice and Nancy Borzynski Rice. She was a graduate of Westbury High School in Houston, TX and received Bachelors degrees in both economics and accounting from Texas...
Lugenia Davis Black
April 6, 2019
Mrs. Lugenia Connell Davis Black, 94, of Elberton, entered into rest on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mrs. Black was born in Moultrie, Colquitt County, on March 3, 1925, daughter of the late Samuel Manalcus Connell and Mary Frances Johnson Connell. She worked as a bookkeeper for Apex Granite, in which she and her husband Joe...
Stephanie Joan Goodwin
April 2, 2019
Mrs. Stephanie Joan Doss Goodwin, 57, of Crane Rd. Canon, GA passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Mrs. Goodwin was born October 4, 1961 in Commerce, GA to Charles Embry Doss and Carol Elizabeth Holbrook Doss. She was a former cook at Petro in Carnesville, GA. She is survived by a daughter: Stephanie Goodwin, mother: Carol Doss, brothers: Charles Phillip...
Harold Ballard Sheriff
April 1, 2019
Mr. Harold Ballard Sheriff, 78, of Cromer Road, Elberton, husband of 27 years to Betty Ann Powell Sheriff, finished his course in faith on Monday, April 1, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Watkinsville. Harold was born in Seneca, SC on September 15, 1940, son of the late John Malcom and Eunice Tucker Sheriff. He was a veteran having...
Hazel Rucker Fellows
March 31, 2019
Hazel Rucker Fellows, Elberton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31st, 2019, after a brief illness. She was 98 years old and formerly from Atlanta, Georgia where she worked for the Federal Government, Office of Personnel Management. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Hal and Lillian B. Rucker, and also by three siblings: Eleanor R. Buchanan,...
Imogene Echols Standard
March 31, 2019
A celebration of life for Imogene Echols Standard, age 91, will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Tignall Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Wynne officiating. She died on Sunday, March 31 at Harper’s Personal Care Home. Imogene was a native of Tignall and was the daughter of Marvin Eugene and Ruth Echols. She was married to...
Annette French Wix
March 31, 2019
Mrs. Willie Annette French Wix, 68, of Elberton, wife of the late Timothy J. Wix, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her residence. Annette was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on March 18, 1951, daughter of the late William and Louise Beeman French. She was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include her daughters: Tina Harris and Missy Wix, both...
Nanette Elizabeth Payne
March 28, 2019
Ms. Nanette Elizabeth Payne, 68, of Springdale Road, Elberton, GA passes away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Ms. Payne was born March 6, 1951 in Seneca, SC to Benjamin Oliver Payne and Elizabeth Jane Payne. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and was a monument designer. She is survived by a brother and...
James Donald Hall
March 27, 2019
Mr. James Donald "Donnie" Hall, 78, of Drake Road, Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Hall was born August 19, 1940 in Brunswick, GA to John Beck Hall and Ida Mae Davis Hall. He was a retired painter and U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Richard and Dana...
Diane Bailey Ayers
March 24, 2019
Mrs. Diane Jean Bailey Ayers, 63, of Lavonia, wife of 43 years to Roger Wendell Ayers, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Watkinsville. Mrs. Ayers was born in Washington, D.C. on August 21, 1955, daughter of the late Walter Lamar Bailey and Gwyneth Mary Myddleton Bailey. She worked as an accountant. Survivors include...
Kevin James Yeargin
March 23, 2019
Kevin James Yeargin, born in Athens, GA on March 8, 1989, died in Barstow, CA on March 23, 2019. A lifelong resident of Hull, GA, he was 30. He was a member of Newtown Baptist Church and had been employed by Walgreens and Wal-Mart. Kevin was a free spirit who enjoyed traveling, and had visited many states in the US...
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