Obituaries
Nora Anne Carithers Dye
June 12, 2024
Mrs. Nora ‘Anne’ Carithers Dye, 72, of Bakers Ferry Road, Elberton, wife of 49 years to the late Howard Manning Dye, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, while vacationing with her family at Tybee Island.
The youngest of two daughters, Anne was born in Elberton on October 19, 1951, daughter of the late Larry...
Lainey Alice White
June 9, 2024
Lainey Alice White, age 3, of Elberton, began dancing with the angels on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Children’s Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta surrounded by her family.
Lainey was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens on July 3, 2020, to her proud parents, Avery Mayes White and Meredith Lee White. She was a typical toddler who ran everywhere she...
Freida Algood Delk
June 7, 2024
Mrs. Freida Algood Delk, 85, beloved member of the Elberton Community and longtime owner of the Dairy Queen Brazier, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her residence. Her husband was the late Robert Major "Bobby" Delk, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage and loved dearly.
Born in Elberton on April 26, 1939, Freida was the middle...
Lonnie Felton Deal
June 6, 2024
Mr. Lonnie Felton Deal, 93, of Nickville Road, Dewy Rose, husband of 48 years to Frances Segars Deal, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Mr. Deal was born in Crawford on October 24, 1930, son of the late Perry Lee Deal and Lillie Ellen Cantrell Deal. Lonnie served proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean era. He was...
Roger Dale McCannon
June 5, 2024
Mr. Roger Dale McCannon, 76, of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at The Oaks in Athens after a long battle with dementia.
The fifth of six children, Roger was born in Athens, GA on June 1, 1948, to Robert and Edith Irene Patten McCannon. He was a 1966 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School and furthered his education...
Clara Fay Andrews Massey
June 4, 2024
Fay or Mama Fay as she was known by so many through the years left this earthly home Tuesday evening to reside in her permanent home. She had known since about age 16 that Heaven was her home and especially looked forward to being with loved ones who had gone on before her. The ones she was ready to hug, and kiss were her...
Phyllis Mewborn Adams
June 1, 2024
Mrs. Phyllis Mewborn Adams, 91, of Elberton, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.
Born on March 15, 1933 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the Joe Curtis Mewborn and Zelma Janie Fleming Mewborn. Mrs. Adams was a retired Case Worker for the Georgia Department of Family & Children Services in Elberton, a member of...
Patty Faye Lesseur Cleveland Evans
June 1, 2024
Mrs. Patty Faye Lesseur Cleveland Evans, 79, of Heard Drive, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Chaplinwood Health & Rehab in Milledgeville. She was twice married, first to the late Larry James Cleveland and second to the late Walter Edward "Bo" Evans.
The youngest of three, Patty was born in Elberton on June 9, 1944, only daughter of...
Phillip Benjamin Brown
May 31, 2024
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the funeral service for Phillip Brown will be held in the Berry Funeral Home Chapel.Mr. Phillip Benjamin Brown, 68, of Elberton, GA, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. Mr. Brown was born on August 28, 1955, in Elberton, GA to Edgar Chandler Brown, Jr. and Myrtle...
Virginia Pierce Mize
May 30, 2024
Mrs. Virginia Pierce Mize, 84, of Highway 17 South, Royston, GA passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024.Mrs. Mize was born November 5, 1939 in Elberton, GA to Hubert Pierce and Mae Willie Scogin Pierce. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and attended Amazing Grace Missionary.She is survived by her son: Pierce Mize of Royston, GA, siblings: Mildred...
Herman Lee Heard
May 29, 2024
Mr. Herman Lee Heard was born on October 16, 1942, in Elberton, GA, son of the late Hodges Lee Heard and Martha Fortson Heard. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital at the age of 81.
Mr. Heard joined the Downer Grove United Methodist Church, that is now called Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church,...
Bessie Irene Cleveland Sanders
May 29, 2024
Mrs. Bessie Irene Cleveland Sanders, 95, of Elberton, wife of 61 years to the late Harold Eugene Sanders, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Magnolia Estates.
The youngest child of the late Woodfin Adams Cleveland and Cleora Annie Higginbotham Cleveland, Bessie was born on April 21, 1929, in the Ruckersville Community of Elbert County, where she lived until graduating...
David Wayne Blackmon, Sr.
May 25, 2024
Mr. David Wayne Blackmon, Sr., 63, of Drake Road, Elberton, husband of Tammy Lynn Hall Blackmon, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on Saturday evening, May 25, 2024, at his residence, following a five month battle with cancer.
David was born in Elberton on March 11, 1961, son of the late Howard Blackmon, Jr. and Lexie Ann Rudder Blackmon....
Pansy Quinn Watts Roling
May 23, 2024
Ms. Pansy Quinn Watts Roling, 79, of Royston, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Ms. Roling was born in Royston on April 12, 1945, daughter of the late Della Ruth Berryman Boyd. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her granddaughter, Haley Vaughn and her husband Staventa Ravenell. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death...
Jimmy Hughes "Jim" Bradford
May 23, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Hughes “Jim” Bradford, 85, of Myrtle Street, Elberton, husband of 61 years to Johnnie Louise Waters Bradford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Jim was born in Elberton on June 23, 1938, son of the late Robert Lewis Bradford and Anna Mae Dixon Bradford. After high school graduation, Jim proudly...
David Rodger Johnson
May 23, 2024
Mr. David ‘Rodger’ Johnson, 77, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his sister’s home.
Rodger was born in Elberton on September 5, 1946, son of the late Alvin Brewer Johnson and Sara Louise Dixon Johnson. He was a 1964 graduate of Elbert County High School, was a lifelong member of Bethel E Baptist Church,...
Jimmy Ray Booth
May 20, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Ray Booth, 65, of Midway Drive, Lavonia, husband of the late Qualla Estelle Booth, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Booth was born on April 26, 1959, son of the late James Booth and Mary Scarborough. He was a retired logger. Surviving are his children: Alexander Fredmond Booth of Seneca and Melissa Dawn...
Paul Edward Turner
May 20, 2024
Mr. Paul Edward Turner, 79, of Lincolnton Highway, Elberton, Georgia died on May 20, 2024, at Athens Piedmont Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1944, in Byron, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Paul Preston Turner and Vernon Harrison Turner of Dawson, Georgia.
Paul battled pancreatic cancer since 2017 and Chronic...
Edna Dianne Payton
May 20, 2024
Ms. Edna 'Dianne' Payton, 67, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.Dianne was born in Elberton on April 27, 1957, daughter of the late JB Payton and Edna Sanders Payton. She was a retired agent with the Georgia Division of Child Support Services and later worked at Wal-Mart of Elberton for 20 years.Surviving...
Fannie Jane Dutton
May 17, 2024
Mrs. Fannie Jane Dutton, 73, of Dutton Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home.Mrs. Dutton was born in Elberton, GA to William H. Borders and Ethel Elizabeth Smith Borders. She was a retired weaver in the textile industry.She is survived by her children: Timothy R. Dutton, Tabitha Amanda Graves, Christopher R. Dutton and Gregory M....
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