Obituaries

Betty Ann Hopkins

Betty Ann Hopkins

April 20, 2018

Mrs. Betty Ann Dodson Hopkins, 86, of Jones St. Lavonia, GA passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Victoria, Texas on May 1, 1931 to Claude Amos Dodson and Ona Inez Perry Dodson. She was a retired property manager. She is survived daughters: Marjory Morris of Lavonia, GA, Diana Hart of Houston, TX, sons: John Hubbel...

Willie Jean Moon

Willie Jean Moon

April 19, 2018

Ms. Willie Jean Moon, 75, of N. Broad St. Bowman, GA passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Ms. Moon was born in Elbert County, GA on March 12, 1943 to James W. Moon, Sr. and Cornelia Blanche Bryson Moon. She was a member of Bowman Baptist Church and was a retired bookkeeper. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law:...

John Richard Fitzpatrick

John Richard Fitzpatrick

April 19, 2018

Mr. John Richard Fitzpatrick, 49, of Danielsville, GA passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born in Royston, GA on May 12, 1968 to John B. Fitzpatrick and Glenda Gooch Riley. He is survived by his mother: Glenda Gooch Riley of Danielsville, GA and a sister: Tina Fitzpatrick of Danielsville, GA. Mr. Fitzpatrick was cremated and no services...

James V. Pickett

James V. Pickett

April 18, 2018

Mr. James V. Pickett, 57, of Whitehall Rd., Athens, GA passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA. Mr. Pickett was born in Fernandina Beach, Fl on February 12, 1961 to James Vernon Pickett and Mary Anne Gossett Pickett. He was a cook for St. Mary's Hospital and was veteran. He is survived by his...

Millard Lesseur

Millard Lesseur

April 15, 2018

Mr. Millard Lesseur, age 96, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, GA husband of 71 years to Elmira Gunnells "Myra" Lesseur, finished his course in faith on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Lesseur was born on January 11, 1922, in the Glade Community of Carlton, GA, son of the late Obie Veal Lesseur and Fannie Bea Allgood Lesseur....

Doris Dover Burt

Doris Dover Burt

April 12, 2018

Mrs. Doris Dover Burt, 86, formerly of Burt Rd., Carlton, GA wife of the late Marvin Andrew Burt Jr., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home in Crawford, GA. Mrs. Burt was born December 18, 1931 in Maxeys, GA to Lee Roy Dover and Holly Fleming Dover, the youngest of nine children, she spent her...

William Phillip Duncan

William Phillip Duncan

April 9, 2018

Mr. William Phillip Duncan, 82, of Elberton, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in AnMed Hospital. A native of Starr, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ester and Willie Yeargin Duncan, and was the widower of Geneva Pless Duncan.He was also preceded in death by two brothers, W.T. and W. L. Duncan, and sister, Parniece Brown. Mr....

Joann Hill Fowler

Joann Hill Fowler

April 6, 2018

Mrs. Joann Hill Fowler, 81, of Green Meadows Dr. Hartwell, GA passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Anmed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Mrs. Fowler was born in Royston, GA on January 11, 1937 to Wakson Hill and Macei Hart Hill. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of...

Jimmy Lee Jones

Jimmy Lee Jones

April 5, 2018

Mr. Jimmy Lee Jones, 79, of Broad River Scenic Drive, Tignall, husband of 40 years to Lynn Dixon Jones, finished his course on faith on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jones was born in Jasper on December 13, 1938, son of the late Walter Herschel Jones and Pauline Eaton Jones. He was a welder and worked...

Carey Grant Smith

Carey Grant Smith

April 4, 2018

Mr. Carey Grant Smith, 73, of Highway 174 Danielsville, GA passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Mr. Smith was born January 18, 1945 in Madison County, GA to Robert Buford Smith and Annie Mae Carey Smith. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was self employed. He is survived by his wife: Debbie Dyer Smith; sons: Trevor Smith of Watkinsville,...

Clara Louise Wolfe

Clara Louise Wolfe

April 3, 2018

Mrs. Clara Louise Huff Wolfe, 80, of South Stratford Dr. Athens, GA passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Mrs. Wolfe was born in Newnan, GA on April 2, 1938 to Charles Huff and Harriett George Huff. She was a Historian. She is survived by a son: Christian White Wolf of Ithaca, NY; daughters: Mary Lee Malcolm of Washington, DC, Tara...

Gladys Fleming Allen

Gladys Fleming Allen

April 2, 2018

Mrs. Gladys Allen was born in Tignall, GA to the proud parents of Carl and Lula Bell Fleming. Mrs. Allen became a follower of Christ at a very young age. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Shady Grove Baptist Church of Tignall, GA where she served on the Mother Board for many years. She married the late Jim...

Joyce Ann Chadwick

Joyce Ann Chadwick

April 2, 2018

Mrs. Joyce Ann Carter Chadwick, 81, of Country Manor Lane, Elberton, GA passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Chadwick was born April 25, 1936 in Youth, GA to Julius Carter and Allene Brady Carter. She was a retired seamstress and was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Conyers, GA. She is survived...

Nancy H. Guest

Nancy H. Guest

April 1, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Hagerman Guest, 79, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Guest was born in Clinton, Iowa, daughter of the late Charles and Ilah Hammer Hagerman.While serving in the United States Navy, Mrs. Guest met the love of her life, Mr. John R. Guest, who was also in the Navy.They married...

Scott C. Bean

Scott C. Bean

March 31, 2018

Mr. Scott C. Bean, 46, of Cartersville, GA passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Mr. Bean was born January 1, 1972 to Lawrence C. Bean and Dixie Robbel Bean. He was a painter. He is survived by his significant other: Teresa Dryden of Cartersville, GA; son: Christian Bean; and his father: Lawrence C. Bean of Pleasantville, NJ. Mr. Bean was...

Jimmy Stewart Queen

Jimmy Stewart Queen

March 28, 2018

Mr. Jimmy Stewart Queen, 76, of Adam King Rd. Winterville, GA passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. Mr. Queen was born in Monroe, GA on March 19, 1942 to James Rufus Queen and Sophronia Jones Queen. He was a retired tile mason and had served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife of...

Betty Jane Carter

Betty Jane Carter

March 27, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jane Leard Carter, 85, resident of Elm Street, Elberton, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Elbert Memorial Hospital while surrounded by the love of her family and friends.   A lifelong resident of Elberton, Betty was born on August 17, 1932, daughter of the late George Adams Leard and Annie Lucille Chaffin Leard. She was...

Earl William Wall, Sr.

Earl William Wall, Sr.

March 27, 2018

Mr. Earl William Wall, Sr., 75 , of Neese Commerce Rd., Hull, GA passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his home. Mr. Wall was born in Gouldsboro, PA on October 12, 1942 to Albert Laurence Wall and Mary Susan Leader Wall. He was a member of Cross Roads Worship Center in Commerce, GA and was a retired auto mechanic....

Michael Dennis Seymour

Michael Dennis Seymour

March 23, 2018

Mr. Michael Dennis “Mike” Seymour, 43, of Washington, entered into rest on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mike was a graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School and Augusta Technical College. He was a welder by trade, raised in the Washington Presbyterian Church, and an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. Survivors include his parents, Adele Singleton Seymour of Washington and...

Woodrow Abner Adams

Woodrow Abner Adams

March 22, 2018

Mr. Woodrow Abner Adams, 88, of Dewy Rose, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his home. A native of Elberton, Georgia, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Tate and Bertha Rhodes Adams.He was retired from the textile industry, having worked at Elberton Mills. Mr. Adams served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...