Obituaries
Junior Edward Mcleroy, Jr.
November 19, 2017
Mr. James "Junior" Edward McLeroy, Jr., 51, of Brewers Mill Rd., Elberton passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Mr. McLeroy was born February 24, 1966 in Royston, GA to James Edward McLeroy, Sr. and Flossie Hill McLeroy. He is survived by his wife of 33 years: Tammy Sanders McLeroy; son and daughter-in-law: Joshua and Sara McLeroy; father: James Edward McLeroy,...
Albert Julius Kinder, Jr.
November 15, 2017
Mr. Albert Julius Kinder, Jr., 66, of Goldmine Holly Springs Rd., Royston, GA passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mr. Kinder was born June 19, 1951 in Baltimore City, MD to Albert Julius Kinder, Sr. and June Yvonne Clauss Kinder. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hartwell, GA and was a farmer. He is survived by his...
Martha Ann Slay
November 14, 2017
Mrs. Martha Ann Moore Slay, 69, of Bakers Ferry Rd., Elberton passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Mrs. Slay was born September 13, 1948 in Elberton, GA to George "Boose" Moore and Beth Partain Moore. She was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church, Elbert County Senior Center, and the Elbert County FFA Alumni. She was retired from Drake Gas of...
Brenda Lee Sawyer
November 11, 2017
Ms. Brenda Lee Sawyer, 57, of Byrdstown, Tenn. formerly of Calhoun Falls, SC passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at her home from a heart attack. Born on March 26, 1960, she was the daughter of Harrison L. Sawyer of Calhoun Falls, SC and Beverly J. Owings of Bloomington, Indiana. She was a graduate of...
Frances Baty Gilreath
November 11, 2017
Mrs. Frances Baty Gilreath, 85, of Turner Homes Cr., Royston, GA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. Mrs. Gilreath was born July 13, 1932 in Royston, GA to Horace Baty and Ila Baty. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Sandy Cross, GA, a retired seamstress in the textile industry and was a former Pink Lady at Cobb...
Ash Rickli
November 11, 2017
Mr. Ash Rickli, 30, of Laurel Dr., Athens, GA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home. Ash Rickli was an amazing artist, musician, and creative force. He was wild and confident and humble and brilliant. We will forever remember Ash’s spirit, talent, fearlessness, and fierce generosity. Ash was an unforgettable person and has made the world a more...
Jimmy Brown
November 7, 2017
On Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 2017, James Andrew Brown, Jr., better known as “Jimmy”, peacefully finished his course in faith at his residence in Elberton. He was 68. Jimmy was born in Elberton on January 15, 1949, son of the late James Andrew Brown Sr. and Rachel Amanda (Brown) Brown. He was a 1967 graduate of Elbert County High School...
Sylvia Jean Walker
November 5, 2017
Mrs. Sylvia Jean Fuller Walker, 69, of Vandiver Rd., Martin, GA passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Walker was born September 7, 1948 to Lawrence Fuller and Jean Hallock Fuller. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her husband of 42 years: Rollo Ramsey Walker; son: Rollo Ramsey Walker, II; daughters and sons-in-laws: Shari &...
Randy Ward Peppers
November 5, 2017
Mr. Randall "Randy" Ward Peppers, 61, of Jones Ferry Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his home. Mr. Peppers was born March 15, 1956 in Southern Pines, NC to Grady Peppers and Jewell Martin Peppers. Survivors include his wife of 14 years: Kelly M. Dotson Peppers; sons and daughters-in-law: Josh and McKenzie Seymour; Matt and Kate...
Marjean Watson Tate
November 4, 2017
Mrs. Marjean Watson Tate, 89, of Cade St., Hartwell, GA passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Hartwell Health and Rehab. Mrs. Tate was born June 12, 1928 in Swifton, AR to Oliver Watson and Mary Osborne Watson. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Cave City, AR and was a retired caregiver to the elderly. She...
James Dwight Richardson
November 3, 2017
Mr. James Dwight Richardson, 60, of Athens, formerly of Elberton, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 in Athens Regional Hospital.A native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, he was the son of the late, James Dwight and Glenna Hamburg Richardson.He was also preceded in death by his biological parents, Eggar Ruskin and Diane Hutchins. Mr. Richardson was in food service management and...
Loretta Alexander Richardson
November 3, 2017
Mrs. Loretta Alexander Richardson, 90, of Country Club Rd., Elberton passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Richardson was born September 14, 1927 in Elberton, GA to John B. Alexander and Ruby Brown Alexander. She was a member of Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and at Walmart as a Department...
William Franklin Waters
November 2, 2017
Mr. William Franklin Waters, Sr., 82, of Comer, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. Mr. Waters was the son of the late Samuel Preston Waters and Sally Ruth (Sutherland) Waters. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Betty Jean (Moon) Waters. Mr. Waters was retired from the granite industry in Elberton, and from the Georgia Army National Guard...
Miriam Jean Weick
November 2, 2017
Mrs. Miriam Jean Morrow Weick, 59, of Hutch Alley, Abbeville, SC passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Weick was born November 9, 1957 in Abbeville, SC to Henry Morrow and Betty Parnell Morrow. She was a manager at Cherokee Trail. She is survived by her husband of 37 years: Benjamin Weick; daughters: Terra & Raymond Erwin;...
Ralph Stanley Gaddy
November 2, 2017
Mr. Ralph Stanley Gaddy, 86, of Steve Ray Dr., Dewy Rose, GA passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Spring Valley Health Care. Mr. Gaddy was born December 18, 1930 in Haywood County, NC to Clarence H. Gaddy and Flossie Lee Wines Gaddy. He was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Iva, SC and was retired from...
Robert Collins, Jr.
November 1, 2017
Mr. Robert Collins, Jr., 55, of Union Point St., Lexington, GA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his home. Mr. Collins was born July 30, 1962 in Athens, GA to Bobby Collins, Sr. and Lizzie Brown Collins. He was a ledge worker in the granite quarry industry. He is survived by sisters: Martha Ann Collins, Lizzie Mae Collins and...
Dick Mills
October 30, 2017
Mr. Tommy "Dick" Derald Mills, 74, of Oak Dr., Elberton, GA passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Anmed Health in Anderson, SC. Mr. Mills was born April 21, 1943 in Savannah, GA to Rucker Mills and Cornelia Smith Mills. He was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church, a retired saw operator in the granite industry. Dick was a legendary...
Tyrone Jackson
October 26, 2017
Mr. Tyrone Jackson, 52, of Adams St. Lavonia, GA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital. Mr. Jackson was born July 13, 1965 to James White and Rose Broadnax. Survivors include his parents James White and Rosa Broadnax; sons: Tyrone Jackson, Tairik Jackson, Lorenzo Jackson; daughter: Tyeisha Jackson; siblings: Brad Broadnax, Shawn Broadnax, Anthony White,...
Timothy Edward O'Dillon
October 24, 2017
Mr. Timothy Edward O'Dillon, 57, of Amberley Dr., Hull, GA passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Mr. O'Dillon was born October 18, 1960 in Athens, GA to James O'Dillon and Mary Moon O'Dillon. He is survived by a son & daughter-in-law: Tyler & Jamie O'Dillon; mother: Mary Moon O'Dillon; sister & brother-in-law: Teresa & Steve Anglin; niece: Mary Beth Anglin;...
Kenny Dunn
October 23, 2017
Mr. Albert "Kenny" Kendall Dunn, 80, of Fork Creek Rd., Bowman, GA passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Dunn was born January 5, 1937 in Oglethorpe Co, GA to Sam Malrey Dunn and Laura E. Dye Dunn. He was a retired polisher in the granite industry, after retirement he was a dedicated farmer. He...
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