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Velera Christian Furcron

Velera Christian Furcron

Aug 8, 2017

Mrs. Velera Christian Furcron, 82, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her home. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Furcron was the daughter of the late Worley and Macie Dickerson Christian.She was the wife of William “Bill” Furcron, with whom she had celebrated over 65 years of marriage.Mrs. Furcron was preceded in death by...

Darrell Glenn Taylor

Darrell Glenn Taylor

Aug 8, 2017

Mr. Darrell Glenn Taylor, 60, of Austell, GA passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Gentiva Hospice located in Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Survivors include a daughter: Amanda O. Taylor; mother: Dorothy O. Jester of Aylett, VA; siblings: Deborah T. Hosford of Atlanta, GA, Diana T. Jones-Walsh of Aylett, VA, Dana T. Johnson of Gainesville, GA, David Taylor of...

Col. Charles Lee Dixon, (U.S. Army, Ret.)

Col. Charles Lee Dixon, (U.S. Army, Ret.)

Aug 8, 2017

Col. Charles Lee Dixon, U.S. Army, Retired, 86, of Colonel Dixon Rd., Elberton went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, with Norma, his wife of 65 years, by his side in their Elberton home.
 Col. Dixon was born on November 27, 1930, in Elberton to the late John C. and Jamie M. Dixon. He was...

Kathleen Scarborough Peppers

Kathleen Scarborough Peppers

Aug 7, 2017

Mrs. Kathleen Scarborough Peppers, 81, of Colonel Dixon Rd., Elberton, GA wife of Henry Herman Peppers passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. Mrs. Peppers was born December 27, 1935 in Elberton, GA to Luther Scarborough and Sallie Kate Lovinggood Scarborough. She was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Henry Herman...

Doris Childs Perkins

Doris Childs Perkins

Aug 6, 2017

Mrs. Doris Ellen Childs Perkins, age 87, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Mrs. Perkins was born on June 24, 1930 in Elbert County, GA daughter of the late Robert Otis Childs, Sr. and Gladys Scott Childs. Mrs. Perkins had a lifelong love of learning. She graduated from First Consolidated School in Elbert County, GA in 1946 and later...

Sean De Guzman

Sean De Guzman

Aug 6, 2017

Mr. Sean de Guzman, 70, of Hartwell, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer at home with his wife by his side. Sean was born December 8, 1946 in Long Island , NY to Paul Vincent de Guzman and Catherine Noone de Guzman. He attended St. David's school in NY, Blackrock College in...

Leon Brown

Leon Brown

Aug 5, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Leon Brown, 63, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. The funeral will be held at 3pm on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel with Rev. Barry Yates officiating. The burial will be at Ebenezer ARP Cemetery. Born in Elberton, Ga., Leon was the son of the late James Thomas & Bonnie Cheek Brown. He...

Clint Bowen

Clint Bowen

Aug 4, 2017

James Clinton "Clint" Bowen, age 47, of Palm Bay, Florida, formerly of Elberton, passed away on August 4, 2017, after suffering a stroke in January. He fought a long and strong battle overcoming many obstacles, but God had a better plan for him. He was born on May 22, 1970, to James Wilson "Jimmy" Bowen and Eileen Flowers Bowen, who...

Teresa Gail Ayers

Teresa Gail Ayers

Aug 1, 2017

Mrs. Teresa Gail Thomas Ayers, 58, of Will Clark Rd., Jefferson, GA formerly of Toccoa, GA passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mrs. Ayers was born in Waycross, GA on March 24, 1959 to Burrell Thomas and Lilly Mae Miller Thomas. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a saddle maker. She is survived...

Frank Partin

Frank Partin

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. Joseph Franklin "Frank" Partin, 74, of North Broad St. Bowman, GA passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA. Mr. Partin was born December 22, 1942 in Cleveland, GA to Frank Partin and Bessie Tomlin Partin. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a retired cutter from the textile industry. He is survived...

Bobby  O'Neal  Drake

Bobby O'Neal Drake

Jul 31, 2017

Mr. Bobby O'Neal Drake, 81, of Dempsey Brown Rd., Dewy Rose, GA husband of the late Lynda Dove Drake passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. Mr. Drake was born July 23, 1936 in Madison County, GA to Joe Lump Drake and Lou Emma Wilson Drake. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion and was...

Virginia Deese Roe

Virginia Deese Roe

Jul 31, 2017

Mrs. Virginia Deese Roe, of Easley South Carolina 68 years old passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was Born April 29, 1949 in Midland City, AL to William Earl Deese and Robbie Nell Martin Deese. She was a member of Liberty Church of God and was retired from Oconee Memorial Hospital...

Jerry Reid Taylor

Jerry Reid Taylor

Jul 29, 2017

Mr. Jerry Reid Taylor, 62, of Berryman Rd. Hartwell, GA husband of Juanita Jackson Taylor passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born October 2, 1954 in Fort Mill, SC to James Taylor and Evelyn Fowler Gunn. He was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church in Hartwell, GA and was a U.S. Army veteran....

Martha  Lee Williford

Martha Lee Williford

Jul 24, 2017

Mrs. Martha Lee McElhannon Williford, 84, of Hospital Rd., Washington, GA wife of the late Hoyt Williford passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. Mrs. Williford was born June 7, 1933 in Franklin County, GA to Charlie McElhannon and Pearl McElhannon. She was a member of Bethesda Church in Lexington, GA and was a retired chicken processor. Survivors include a son:...

Dr. Eddie Clyde Burt

Dr. Eddie Clyde Burt

Jul 22, 2017

Dr. Eddie Clyde Burt, 79, of Hawks Ridge Rd., Colbert, GA husband of Mary Angela Grimes Burt passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Dr. Burt was born September 23, 1937 in Oglethorpe County, GA to Marvin A. Burt, Sr. and Hazel Lance Burt. He was a member of Glade United Methodist Church. Dr. Burt received...

Cheri' Davis

Cheri' Davis

Jul 21, 2017

Ms. Constance Cheri' Davis, 30, of Twin Lakes Rd., Eastanollee, GA passed away Thursday, July 21, 2017 at Stephens County Hospital. Born in Stephens County hospital January 28, 1987 to Regina and Micheal Davis in Toccoa, GA. She was preceded in death by her son: Joshua Wayne Davis, an angel baby, late maternal grandparents: Bobby Thomason and Martha Thomason, late...

Juanita Seals

Juanita Seals

Jul 21, 2017

Mrs. Juanita Seals, 77, of Dovetown Rd., Royston, GA wife of Richard Evans Seals passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Seals was born May 16, 1940 in Lydell, TX to Everest and Paula Montana. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ in Franklin County. Survivors include her husband: Richard Evans Seals; son...

Robert "Rock" Julian  Brown

Robert "Rock" Julian Brown

Jul 21, 2017

Mr. Robert "Rock" Julian Brown, 40, of Forest Dr., Royston, GA passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at his home. Mr. Brown was born February 24, 1977 in Royston, GA to Bobby D. Brown and Teresa Jones. He was a carpenter and a member of the GA Sheriff Association. He is survived by a daughter and her spouse: Catlyn and...

Matthew Walter Kantala, Iv

Matthew Walter Kantala, Iv

Jul 20, 2017

Mr. Matthew Walter Kantala, IV, 35, of Calhoun Falls Hwy., Elberton, GA, husband of Legh Ann Graham Kantala, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, from a tragic work accident. Mr. Kantala was born September 15, 1981, in Elberton, GA to Matthew Walter Kantala, III and Ethel Bell Kantala. He was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church and a Quarryman. He...

Peyton Samuel Hawes

Peyton Samuel Hawes

Jul 19, 2017

Mr. Peyton Samuel Hawes, Jr., age 80, of Elberton, GAdied July 19, 2017 of cancer. Peyton is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary; his children, David, Gregory and Taylor; his grandchildren, Peyton, Lachlan, Catherine, Alicia and Samantha; his brother, Alexander, and his sister, Mary Minor; his daughter-in-law, Rachael Ryan, and his son-in-law, Rob Buirgy.Peyton was preceded in death...

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