Obituaries

Frances Holloman King

Frances Holloman King

February 8, 2018

Mrs. Mary Frances Holloman King, 92, of Carlton, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. King was born in Carlton, Georgia to the late Harry and Ruby Gunter Holloman.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jackson King; two brothers, William “Bud” Holloman and George Alton Holloman; and two sisters, Helen Bailey and...

Jack  Thomas Shugart

Jack Thomas Shugart

February 8, 2018

Mr. Jack Thomas Shugart, 84, of Russell Pointe Dr. Elberton, GA formerly of Marietta, GA passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his home. Mr. Shugart was born November 19, 1933 in Calhoun, GA to Dewey Shugart and Mary Adams Shugart. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, he worked for Lance, Inc. for 42 years...

Bruce David Smith

Bruce David Smith

February 7, 2018

Mr. Bruce David Smith, 70, of O'Hara Standard Rd., Tignall, GA passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home. Mr. Smith was born November 8, 1947 in Portsmouth, VA to Walter Smith and Phyllis Roe Smith. He was a U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He is survived by daughters: Phyllis "Nikki" Via and Amanda Smith both of...

Oscar Harper

Oscar Harper

February 7, 2018

Mr. Oscar Harper, 74, of Adams Clark Rd. Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Oscar Harper.

Virginia Floyd Brown

Virginia Floyd Brown

February 4, 2018

Mrs. Virginia Floyd Brown, 92, of Pleasant Hill Rd., Martin, GA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. Mrs. Brown was born July 15, 1925 in Elberton, GA to Harmon J. Floyd and Ruby Ray Floyd. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law: Linda Dale and Mitchell Stowe of Royston, GA, Helen and Floyd McCollum of Royston, GA, Debra and Jr. Stroud of...

Richard Duane Yoder

Richard Duane Yoder

February 4, 2018

Mr. Richard Duane Yoder, 79, of Green Mountain Village Rd., Cornelia, GA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his home. Mr. Yoder was born August 1, 1938 in Keota, Iowa to Arnold Duane Yoder and Vivian Violet Fellendorf Yoder. Hs is survived by his wife: Louise Elizabeth Patrick Yoder; sons: Brian Yoder, Bradley Yoder, James Yoder; sister: Sharon Fuqua...

Bobby Gene Floyd

Bobby Gene Floyd

February 4, 2018

Mr. Bobby Gene Floyd, 60, of Wolfskin Rd., Arnoldsville, GA passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his home. Mr. Floyd was born May 16, 1957 in Greenville, SC to Herbert Floyd and Gaynell Cooper Floyd. He was a truckdriver. Survivors include his wife: Debra Black Floyd; son: Kenny Floyd of Arnoldsville, GA; daughters: Janet Floyd Compton of Crawford, GA,...

Mickie Lynn Mccoy

Mickie Lynn Mccoy

February 3, 2018

Mrs. Micheal "Mickie" Lynn Henson McCoy, 59, of Flatwoods Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McCoy was born April 20, 1958 in Franklin, NC to Daniel Henson. She was a retired millworker and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her husband: William "Randall" McCoy; son: James Micheal McCoy of Rabun;...

Christopher Paul Walchko

Christopher Paul Walchko

February 1, 2018

Mr. Christopher Paul Walchko, 63, of Blackhorse Run, Martin, GA passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Walchko was born September 21, 1954 in San Diego, CA to Daniel Paul Walchko and Billie Jean Edmunds Walchko. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by a daughter: Shauna Murray of Martin, GA; son: Samuel Paul...

Lavinia Harper McGarity

Lavinia Harper McGarity

January 31, 2018

Mrs. Lavinia Harper McGarity, 81, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Memory Gardens in Clemson, SC. Mrs. McGarity was born August 28, 1936 in Rock Hill, SC and was a daughter of the late Charles L. Harper and Lettie Greene Harper.She was a graduate of York High School...

Annie Ruth Wade

Annie Ruth Wade

January 31, 2018

Mrs. Annie Ruth Wade, 70, died January 31, 2018 in her home with family by her side. Mrs. Wade was born on November 27, 1947 in Habersham County to Imogene Stancil and James Foster. She married Johnny Wade on June 3rd 1982. She raised three children, Rhonda Turner, Greg McDuffie, and Shauna Bouchard. She went on to have six grandchildren...

Donald Lloyd Turner

Donald Lloyd Turner

January 29, 2018

Mr. Donald Lloyd Turner, 83, of Caudell Rd., Homer, GA passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at his home. Mr. Turner was born November 10, 1934 in Fort Wayne, IN to Lloyd Turner and Gladys Turner. He was a retired manufacturing tool engineer in the automotive industry and was a inventor who held many patents. He is survived by his...

Jimmy Loyd

Jimmy Loyd

January 29, 2018

Mr. Jimmy Loyd, 79, of Park St., Elberton, GA passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Loyd was born February 17, 1938 in Elberton, GA to Newton Loyd and Verna Grimes Loyd. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and owned and operated Loyd's Cafe with his wife. He is survived by his son: Nathan...

Harold Dickerson

Harold Dickerson

January 26, 2018

Mr. Harold Dickerson, 86, of Bowman Highway, Dewy Rose, GA passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home. Mr. Dickerson was born March 25, 1931 in Elberton, GA to Roy Thomas Dickerson and Josie Mae Bryant Dickerson. He was a member of Dewy Rose Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran, a retired weaver from the textile industry and a...

Kenneth Delano Hand

Kenneth Delano Hand

January 26, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Delano Hand, 76, of Hampton, GA passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born and raised in Jonesboro and spent 37 years with ADT Security Services. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed NASCAR. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Dora...

John Howard Williams, Jr.

John Howard Williams, Jr.

January 26, 2018

Mr. John Howard Williams, Jr., 54, of Reno Road, Royston, GA passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Williams was born January 16, 1964 in Royston, GA to John Howard Williams, Sr. and Cordell Rich Williams. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and worked in construction. Memorial services are incomplete at this...

John Jay Powell

John Jay Powell

January 25, 2018

Mr. John Jay Powell, 91, of Boyd Miller Dr., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his home. Mr. Powell was born March 15, 1926 in Banks County, GA to Luther Powell and Lori Greenway Powell. He was retired from the textile industry. Survivors include his wife of 64 years: Genell Seagers Powell; children and their spouses: Brenda...

Merrie Williams Colvard

Merrie Williams Colvard

January 23, 2018

Mrs. Merrie Williams Colvard, 68, of 1577 Brewers Bridge Court of Elberton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta after a brief illness. Merrie grew up in Xenia, Ohio, daughter of the late James H. Williams and Nancy Gerlaugh Williams.She was the bride of Joe Colvard, with whom she had celebrated over 32 years of...

Dorothy Wade Gaines

Dorothy Wade Gaines

January 23, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Wade Gaines, 88, of Pembroke Circle, Elberton, wife of 63 years to Albert Marion “Mutt” Gaines, Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Mrs. Gaines was born in Dekalb County, November 15, 1929, to Charles Eugene Wade and Mary Eva Stephenson Wade. She was retired from the food service industry and was a member of Elberton First Baptist...

Ricky Joe Jones

Ricky Joe Jones

January 23, 2018

Mr. Ricky Joe Jones, 62, of Cummings Dr., Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Jones was born July 17, 1955 in Athens, GA to Joe H. Jones and Barbara Amos Norton. He was retired from the construction industry. Survivors include children: Joseph David Evans, Rachel Leigh Evans, Shane and Ricky Joe; mother:...