Obituaries
Howard Edward Mcabee
February 28, 2018
Mr. Howard Edward McAbee, 76, of Castlegate Dr. Townville, SC passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Mr. McAbee was born in Anderson, SC on April 23,1941 to William "BW" McAbee and Mary Elizabeth Suttles McAbee. He is survived by a son: Danny McAbee; siblings: Alvin, Bonnie Grace, Waymon, Richard, Johnnie, Judy, Jimmy, Gary and Michael. In addition to his parents...
Charles Winfield Caudell
February 25, 2018
Charles Winfield Caudell, age 88, died at his Roswell home on February 25, 2018, after an extended illness. Charles, known to many as Travis, was born on the family farm in the Nails Creek community of Banks County, Georgia on May 10, 1929. He was one of four boys born to Winfield Reno and Grace Coffee Caudell. A veteran of...
Pete Smith
February 23, 2018
Mr. Junious Marion “Pete” Smith, 79, of Elberton, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home. "Pop," as he was lovingly known, was born in Goosepond, Georgia to the late Garland Marion and Julia Tiller Smith.He was preceded in death by his beloved bride, “Dottie” Middleton Smith, with whom he had celebrated over 50 years of marriage.He...
Mary Vinnie Armstrong
February 22, 2018
Mrs. Mary Vinnie Armstrong, 90, of Dr. George Ward Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. Mrs. Armstrong was born in Ware Shoals, SC January 15, 1928 to Joe Armstrong and Sarah Palmer Armstrong Beck. She was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church and was a retired caregiver. She is survived by sons: Jerry McDonald, Sr. of...
Ricky Mack Haggerty
February 22, 2018
Ricky Mack Haggerty, 59, of Powdersville, SC passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born May 9, 1958 in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late Ralph Haggerty and the late Irene Waters Haggerty. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Michael Robinson; stepdaughter, Janice Robinson and brother, Stanley Haggerty. Ricky...
Bradley Mark Denard
February 22, 2018
Mr. Bradley Mark Denard, 52, of Elberton, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2018 at Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elberton. Mr. Denard, a native of Wilkes County, had lived in Elbert County since the mid 1990's. He was a cattleman and service technician at the family business, Southeastern Uniloader in Greensboro. He was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church...
Roy Lee Drake, Sr.
February 21, 2018
Mr. Roy Lee Drake, Sr., 66, of Spratlin Mill Rd. Hull, GA passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Drake was born in Madison County, GA on December 23, 1951 to Luther Patten Drake and Edna Toole Drake. He was a retired dump truck operator. Mr. Drake is survived by sons: Roy Lee Drake,...
Jean Miller Wells-Parker
February 20, 2018
Mrs. Jean Miller Wells-Parker, 65, of Tignall, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her home. A native of Aiken County, South Carolina, Jean was the daughter of the late James and Laura Walker Miller.She was the wife of Joe Parker, and enjoyed hobbies such as fishing and playing Bingo. Jean dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren,and enjoyed...
St. John William Plont
February 16, 2018
St. John “Sinjin” William Plont, 52, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away February 16, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia due to complications from COPD and a heart condition, he was surrounded by his family during this time, and passed peacefully in the afternoon. He was born August 12, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Ronald William Plont...
Clay Rooker
February 16, 2018
Mr. William Clay Rooker, 61, of North Broad Street, Bowman, GA passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center. Mr. Rooker was born on November 10, 1956 in Kingsport, Tennessee to William K. Rooker and Barbara J. Hancock Rooker. Clay’s greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed telling stories, and making children laugh....
James "Hambone" Segars
February 16, 2018
Mr. James "Hambone" Alvin Segars, 80, of Childs Ave., Elberton, GA passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Anmed Hospital. Mr. Segars was born in Hart County, GA October 4, 1937 to Ella Reed Segars. He was of the Holiness Faith and was a retired sandblaster in the granite industry. He is survived by his wife: Lucy Davis Segars; son...
Shirley Anne Fay
February 15, 2018
Mrs. Shirley Anne Schnauffer Fay, 72, of Armour Circle Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center. Mrs. Fay was born in Westfield, NJ on January 26, 1946 to Joseph Schnauffer and Jeanne Sloan Schnauffer. She was a member of New Bethel United Methodist Church and was a retail manager with Walmart. She is survived...
David Roy Johnson
February 15, 2018
Mr. David Roy Johnson, 49, of Rousey Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born in Atlanta, GA on October 7, 1968 to John N. Johnson and Bettie Capps Johnson. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a machinist. He is survived by a son: Alexander David Johnson of...
Bob Higginbotham
February 14, 2018
Mr. Robert “Bob” Higginbotham, 78, of Thompson Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Mr. Higginbotham was born in Elberton, GA on May 25, 1939 to Grady C. Higginbotham and Reba Mills Higginbotham. He was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran and was a retired plant foreman from Hillcrest Granite Company. He...
Connie Jean Shellnut
February 13, 2018
Mrs. Connie Jean Pressley Shellnut, 46, of Seymour Ave. Bowman, GA passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, GA. Mrs. Shellnut was born in Durham, NC on June 22, 1971 to the late James Pressley and Betty Jo Tatum Pressley. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church was a homemaker. She is...
Domingo Mercado
February 12, 2018
Mr. Domingo Mercado, 53, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Mr. Mercado, a native of Durango, Mexico, was the son of Moises and Maria Quiroz Mercado.He was the husband of Peggy Watkins Mercado, and was of the Pentecostal faith.Mr. Mercado was a top polisher in the granite industry,having worked for New Future Granite. He was previously employed...
Wayne Snellings
February 12, 2018
Mr. Douglas Wayne Snellings, 74, of Bakers Ferry Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home. Mr. Snellings was born in Elberton, GA on June 15, 1943 to Wilbur Snellings and Inez Bellew Snellings. He was a retired profile operator in the granite industry. He is survived by his wife: Carolyn Carithers Snellings; sons and daughters-in-law:...
Jerry Jones Sanders, Sr.
February 11, 2018
Mr. Jerry Jones Sanders, Sr., 82, of North Century Dr. Martin, GA passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Sanders was in Gainesville, GA on November 8, 1935 to Guy Sanders and Margie Jones Sanders. He was a retired State Court Deputy Marshall in Dekalb County, GA was a U.S. Air National Guardsmen. He is...
Joanne Gentry Vaughn
February 10, 2018
Mrs. JoAnne Gentry Vaughn, 79, of Lavonia, wife of the late Kenneth Vaughn, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mrs. Vaughn was born in Lavonia on January 5, 1939, daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy Manley Gentry. She was a retired CNA having worked at Tuglaoo Home Health. Surviving are four sons: Kenneth...
Bobbie Waters Johnson
February 9, 2018
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Waters Johnson, 85, of Mineral Springs Road, Elberton, wife of 66 years to Joe Johnson, entered into rest peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. Mrs. Johnson was born on July 5, 1932, daughter of the late Paul Richard Waters and Maggie Jane Wiles Waters. She was a retired secretary having worked...
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