Obituaries
Thomas Edward Lowery, Sr.
May 28, 2018
Mr. Thomas Edward Lowery, Sr., 81, of Chambers Lane, Comer, GA, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. Mr. Lowery was born in Seneca, SC on February 5, 1937, to Henry Grady Lowery and Ophelia Crooks Lowery. Edward left home at a young age to be a Merchant Marine that gave him the opportunity to travel the world and study other...
Doris Pulliam Floyd
May 27, 2018
Mrs. Launia Doris Pulliam Floyd, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Rainbow Retirement Home in Arnoldsville, GA. Mrs. Floyd was a native of Dewy Rose, GA, daughter of the late James Robert Pulliam and Dorothy Driver Pulliam Daniels. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Congregational Church in Hart County. She is preceded in...
Donald Lee Estes
May 27, 2018
Mr. Donald Lee Estes, 75, of Ashbrook Dr. Athens, GA passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. Mr. Estes was born March 23, 1943 in Kentucky to Delbert Lee Estes and Edra Irene Amburgey Estes. He was retired from the United States Army. He is survived by his wife: Sharon Wilson Estes; son: Brett Estes of Pewaukee, WI; daughter: Christa Estes...
Norman Wayne Miller
May 27, 2018
Mr. Norman Wayne Miller, 66, of Carlton, husband of 30 years to Marcha Jean Hart Miller, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Miller was born in El Paso, TX on May 7, 1952, son of the late Joseph Edward Miller and Audrea Rowell Miller. He was a technical director having worked in...
R.L. Erwin
May 25, 2018
Mr. Robert Lewis “R.L.” Erwin, age 100, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, husband of 77 years to the late Helen Smith Erwin, finished his course in faith on Friday, May 25, 2018, at his daughter’s residence in Gray. Mr. Erwin was born in Elbert County on February 1, 1918, son of the late William Arthur Erwin and Mittie Saxon Erwin. He...
Gloria Stallings Tinsley
May 24, 2018
Mrs. Gloria Sue Stallings Tinsley, 81, of Hartwell, GA, formerly of Tucker, GA, died Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was a secretary at The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and of the Methodist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents John Henderson “Bill” Stallings and Mabel Mozelle Crocket Stallings, husband Robert Earl Tinsley, Sr., and daughter Linda Sue...
Will Rogers, Sr.
May 24, 2018
Mr. William "Will" Robert Rogers, Sr. 56, of Washington Hwy., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018. Mr. Rogers was born September 15, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA to James Harold Rogers and Barbara Lillian Ladd Moore. He was employed with Bilo where was a meat cutter and market manager. He is survived by his wife: Tammy Keys Rogers;...
Lori Alice Shaw
May 22, 2018
Mrs. Lori Alice Shaw, 56, of Concord Rd., Anderson, SC passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Shaw was born January 19, 1962 in Memphis, TN to Edward Lamar Shaw and Wilma Alice Pickens Shaw. Memorial services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the...
Elizabeth Grace Goodwin
May 21, 2018
Ms. Elizabeth Grace Goodwin, 28, of Crane Rd. Canon, GA passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home. Ms. Goodwin was born April 25, 1990 in Royston, GA to Stephen Goodwin and Joan Doss Goodwin. She was a cashier and attended Canon Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother: Joan Doss Goodwin; sister: Stephanie Goodwin; nieces: Whisper Edwards,...
Janette Coker Saylors
May 20, 2018
Mrs. Janette Coker Saylors, 77, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at her home. A native of Royston, she was the daughter of the late L.T. and Mary Agnes King Coker. She was a manager having worked at Edwards Nursery and an inspector having worked at Clark-Schwebel. Mrs. Saylors attended Danburg Baptist Church, graduated from Franklin County...
Dolly R. Clay
May 19, 2018
Mrs. Dolly Fay Richey Clay, 80, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by her children and family. Mrs. Clay was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Clyde and Iola Billings Richey.She was the widow of John Wesley Clay, and had worked as a manager at Sky City years ago.Mrs. Clay was...
Madison Leigh Pearson
May 18, 2018
Baby Girl Madison Leigh Pearson, infant daughter of Joseph Lorton Pearson and Melissa Dawn Guest Pearson, went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 18, 2018, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings: Tyler Pearson, Kaicey Pearson, and Rose Guest; grandparents: Pam and Raymond Chandler and Sabrina and Tom Shirley;...
Gerald Michael Hatcher
May 18, 2018
Mr. Gerald Michael "Mike" Hatcher, 68, of Statham, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Watkinsville. Mr. Hatcher was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on September 2, 1949, son of the late Billy Herald Hatcher and Doris Neal Hatcher. He was a salesman having worked in the construction industry. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Langley...
Jackie Elaine Harper
May 18, 2018
Miss Jackie Elaine Harper, 73, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Miss Harper was born in Elbert County on September 1, 1944, daughter of the late Harry Clark Harper and Bobbie Lee Webb Harper. She was a graduate of Elbert County High School and a retired clothing salesperson having worked at the family...
Calvin Hill
May 16, 2018
Mr. Ezra Calvin Hill, 86, of Elberton, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Elbert Memorial Hospital. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Hill was one of eleven children of Jim W. and Annie Vaughn Hill.He was a faithful member of Bethel E Baptist Church where he had served as Deacon for many years.He loved his church and loved working...
Carolyn Almond Vickery
May 16, 2018
Mrs. Jean Carolyn Almond Vickery, age 86, of Elberton, ended her course in faith on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born in Elberton, daughter of the late Caulous and Mat Tavie Brown Almond. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton. "Mutcha" as she was affectionately called, enjoyed spending time with her family and working in her...
Lucy Jeanette Jones
May 16, 2018
Mrs. Lucy Jeanette Yearwood Jones, 79, of Elberton, passed away on May 16, 2018 in Tignall. Lucy Jeanette Yearwood Jones was born March 26, 1939 in Royston, Georgia to Harry Lee Yearwood and Mamie Alleen Moon Yearwood Hewell. She went to school at Elberton County High. She was married to Pat Jones in Elberton. She worked in the textile industry....
Arthur Kenneth Ferrell, Sr.
May 15, 2018
Rev. Arthur Kenneth Ferrell, Sr., 85, of Elberton, husband of the late Lydia Marie Coleman Ferrell, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his residence. A native of Durham, NC, he was a son of the late Rufus F. Ferrell, Sr. and Ora Ethel Walker Ferrell. He studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and retired as...
Mildred Blair
May 15, 2018
Mrs. Mildred Blair, 96, of Fairview Ave., Hartwell, GA wife of the late Harold Leroy Blair passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Hart Care Center. Mrs. Blair was born on July 29, 1921 and was a homemaker. She is survived by a step-son Gene Blair of Westminster, SC. Mrs. Blair was cremated and no services are planned at this...
Thomas Mercer
May 13, 2018
Mr. Henry Thomas Mercer, 79, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, husband of 57 years to the late Hilda Frances Pulliam Mercer, finished his course in faith on Sunday morning, May 13, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Mercer was born in Elbert County on June 13, 1938, son of the late Henry Edwin Mercer and Ethel McCall Mercer. He was a member...
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