Obituaries

Linda Gable Hays

Linda Gable Hays

July 22, 2018

Mrs. Linda Gable Hays, 67, of Calhoun Falls Hwy., Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Hays was born May 15, 1951 in McCormick, SC to Joseph Lee Gable and Edith Shrine Gable. She was retired from Walmart of Elberton where she worked in the garden department. She is survived by her husband:...

Cathy Frances Beavers

Cathy Frances Beavers

July 21, 2018

Ms. Cathy Frances Dutton Beavers, 65, of West Railroad St., Bowman, GA passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Ms. Beavers was born June 9, 1953 in Hartwell, GA to Paul Dutton and Vilee Dutton. She attended The Assembly Church in Hartwell, GA. She is survived by her longtime companion: Bob Hardy; daughters: Windy McCannon of...

Brian Jerry Turner

Brian Jerry Turner

July 19, 2018

Mr. Brian Jerry Turner, 58, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospice House with his family at his side. Brian was born in Elberton to Gwen Herring Turner and the late Jerry M. Turner.In addition to his father, Brian was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Timms Turner, and his brother, Gregory Mark...

Ellen Sikes Tiller

Ellen Sikes Tiller

July 19, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Ellen Sikes Tiller, 87, of Elberton Road, Carlton, GA, wife of 50 years to the late John William “Billy” Tiller, Sr., entered into rest on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Tiller was born in Point Peter, Oglethorpe County, GA on August 29, 1930, the only child of the late Daniel Boone Sikes and Ruth Fannie...

Mitchell Lee Pilgrim

Mitchell Lee Pilgrim

July 17, 2018

Mr. Mitchell Lee Pilgrim, 57, of Hartwell, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at his residence. No services will be held at this time. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Mitchell Lee Pilgrim.

Bobby Michael Alewine, Jr.

Bobby Michael Alewine, Jr.

July 16, 2018

Mr. Bobby Michael Alewine, Jr., 36, of Oak St. Royston, GA passed away Monday July 16, 2018. Mr. Alewine was born in Augusta, GA November 14, 1981 to Bobby Michael Alewine, Sr. and Patricia Ann Oglesby Alewine. He is survived by his mother: Patricia Ann Oglesby Alewine of Habersham, GA; brothers: Chris Alewine of Athens, GA, Bobby Alewine of Royston,...

Juan Manuel Pantoja

Juan Manuel Pantoja

July 15, 2018

Mr. Juan Manuel Pantoja, 40, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Calhoun Falls State Park. Mr. Pantoja is survived by his wife, Maria A. Megrete, and a son, Alberto Pantoja, both of Elberton.He is also survived by his parents, Juan Linares and Maria Negrete, and eleven siblings, all of Mexico.Mr. Pantoja was employed as a stone...

Joanne Nash

Joanne Nash

July 14, 2018

Mrs. Joanne Rogers Nash, 59, of Cedar Ridge Dr. Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Nash was born July 18, 1958 in Athens, GA to William M. Rogers, Sr. and Patsy Bedgood Rogers. She is survived by her significant other: Joe Nash of the home; daughters and sons-in-law: Bonnie M. and Jeremy Hancock, Tiffany...

Catherine Moon Haynes

Catherine Moon Haynes

July 11, 2018

Mrs. Catherine Moon Haynes, 81, of Clairmont Avenue, Elberton, wife of 48 years to the late Alton Randall Haynes, Sr., entered into rest on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Haynes was born in Elberton on May 30, 1937, daughter of the late Clyde Findley “Jack” Moon, Sr. and Willene Thomason Moon. She worked...

Jerry Donald Seymour

Jerry Donald Seymour

July 8, 2018

Mr. Jerry Donald Seymour, born in Elberton on May 29, 1937, passed away suddenly at his residence in Elberton on July 8, 2018. He was 81. He was one of five boys born to Coy Atticus Seymour and Emma Ruth Moss Seymour, and grew up in Bowman. He is preceded in death by his parents and all of his brothers:...

Melvin Lamar Carroll, Sr.

Melvin Lamar Carroll, Sr.

July 6, 2018

Melvin Lamar Carroll, Sr., 65, of Highway 72, Calhoun Falls, SC, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Carroll was born September 21, 1952, in Elberton, GA to L.M. Carroll and Macon Haynes Carroll. He was a retired granite polisher and attended Assembly Church in Hartwell, GA. He is survived by sons: Melvin Lamar Carroll, Jr....

Darla Smith Murray

Darla Smith Murray

July 4, 2018

Mrs. Darla Jean Smith Murray, 55, of Carlton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in St. Mary’s Hospital. A native of Stephens County, Darla was born on September 12, 1962. She was the daughter of Shelby Jean and the late John T. Smith.Darla worked as a nurse until her health failed. Mrs. Murray is survived by her husband of...

Howard Earl Ballantyne, Jr.

Howard Earl Ballantyne, Jr.

July 2, 2018

Mr. Howard Earl Ballantyne, Jr., 86, of Dewy Rose, finished his course in faith on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta. Mr. Ballantyne was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on May 30, 1932, son of the late Howard Earl Ballantyne, Sr. and Louise Adell Stiles. He was a graduate of the University of Miami...

Susan Williams Parkey

Susan Williams Parkey

July 1, 2018

Ms. Susan Joyce Williams Parkey, 69, of Fork Creek Road, Bowman, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at her residence. Ms. Parkey was born in Atlanta on May 3, 1949, daughter of the late Wilburn Melvin Williams and Myrtle Joann Sutton Williams. She was a registrar having retired from WellStar Cobb Hospital and enjoyed gardening and sewing. Survivors include...

Timothy Adams Wilhite

Timothy Adams Wilhite

June 29, 2018

Mr. Timothy Adams “Tim” Wilhite, 65, of Jones Ferry Road, Elberton, entered into his final resting place on Friday, June 29, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. He is now reunited in heaven with his wife of 37 years, Anne Ray Wilhite; father, James Thomas Wilhite, Sr.; mother, Jane Adams Wilhite; brother, James Thomas Wilhite, Jr.; and nephew, Kyle...

Louie Toney

Louie Toney

June 28, 2018

Mr. Foster Louie Toney, 84, of Lincolnton Hwy., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home. Mr. Toney was born October 7, 1933 in Monroe, GA to Jackson Foster Toney and Allene Bowden Toney. He was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church and was a retired security guard from Pilgrims Pride. He is survived by his...

Sidney W. Floyd

Sidney W. Floyd

June 26, 2018

Mr. Sidney Wayne Floyd, 59, of Bakers Ferry Road, Elberton, husband of Rhonda Mills Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Watkinsville, where he had been lovingly cared for the past two weeks. Mr. Floyd was born in Elberton on August 1, 1958, youngest son of Walter Junius “Junior” Floyd and Jessie Lee...

Joyce Smith Cheek

Joyce Smith Cheek

June 25, 2018

Joyce Smith Cheek, 85, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Mrs. Cheek was a daughter of the late Charlie H. Smith and Nobie Gunter Smith. She was born in Elberton, but spent most of her adult life in Athens where she retired from the Clarke County School District. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cheek was preceded in death by...

Jack W. Davis

Jack W. Davis

June 22, 2018

Jack W. Davis BORN: May 22, 1937DIED: June 22, 2018 Jack W. Davis died at 7:30 am at his home in Colbert, Georgia.A private ceremony for the family was held on Friday, June 29, 2018,and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Jack was born on May 22, 1937 to Obe and Marie Davis of Elberton, Georgia....

Talmadge Eugene Fleeman, Jr.

Talmadge Eugene Fleeman, Jr.

June 21, 2018

Talmadge Eugene “Gene-O” Fleeman, Jr., 49, of 129 Walker Street, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018. Born in Washington, GA, he was a son of Talmadge Eugene Fleeman, Sr. of Elberton GA, and Mary Major White of Calhoun Falls. He was employed in home construction and attended Waterloo Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his...