Obituaries
Howard Haynes Dixon
Jan 20, 2024
Mr. Howard ‘Haynes’ Dixon, 91, of the Fortsonia Community, Elberton, husband of 66 years to the late Alice Joyce Johnson Dixon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
The youngest of six children, Haynes was born at home in Elberton on March 1, 1932, son of the late John Frank Dixon and Vonnie Ophelia Rice Dixon. He graduated Nancy...
Martha Louise King Holland
Jan 16, 2024
Mrs. Martha Louise King Holland of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of 62 years to the late Robert Lee "R.L." Holland, entered into rest suddenly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her residence. She had just turned 90 years old.
Mrs. Holland was born in Madison County on December 1, 1933, daughter of the late Cleveland Henry King and Annie Ophelia...
John Garland "Johnny" Burton, Jr.
Jan 16, 2024
John Garland Burton, Jr., affectionately known as “Johnny”, entered into rest suddenly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. A lifelong resident of Elberton, he was 62 years old.
The oldest of two boys, Johnny was born on January 11, 1962, to John Garland Burton, Sr. and Geraldine “Jerri” Mills Burton, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1980...
Dannie Holbrook
Jan 15, 2024
Mr. Dannie Holbrook, 75, of Shoal Creek Rd. Lavonia, GA passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home.Mr. Holbrook was born August 11, 1948 in Gilmer County, GA to Norman Holbrook and Minnie Dyer Holbrook.He is survived by his wife Lola Gail Holbrook; children: Scott Ross of Mineral Bluff, GA, Steve Deaton of Blue Ridge, GA, Victoria Holbrook of...
Loretta Phillips Freeman
Jan 14, 2024
Mrs. Loretta Phillips Freeman, 75, of Watkinsville, GA died Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Mrs. Freeman was born in Anderson, SC on February 19, 1948, daughter of the late Jonah Baxter Phillips and Chester White Phillips. A former sewing plant employee, she was a retired parking attendant for Athens-Clarke County. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed every opportunity she had...
Gregory Bryan Tolbert
Jan 14, 2024
Gregory Bryan Tolbert, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, while at home in Athens, GA. Greg was born in Royston, GA on August 23, 1957, and was raised in Madison County. He was a machinist having worked at Reliance Electric and a member of Living Water Baptist Church in Arnoldsville. Greg was an avid UGA football fan...
Morris Phillips, Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
Mr. Morris Phillips, Jr., 74, of Hale Crossing Rd. Royston, GA passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Phillips was born May 21, 1949 in Royston, GA to Morris Phillips, Sr. and Virginia Dove Phillips. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a retired insurance salesman. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...
Morris Eugene Lester, Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
Mr. Morris Eugene Lester, Jr., 58, of Dewy Rose, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Morris was born in Elberton on November 19, 1965, son of the late Morris Eugene Lester, Sr. and Rosie Lee Jones Lester. He was currently working in block manufacturing at Turner Concrete/Quality Block.
Surviving are his sons: Ryan Wood...
Pauline Ussery Gaines
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Pauline Ussery Gaines, 89, of Ruckersville Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Hart Care Center.
Mrs. Gaines was born March 27, 1934 in Anderson County, SC to Charles Ussery and Ruby Burton Ussery. She was a member of Truth Tabernacle Baptist Church in Starr, SC. She attended Critens Business School in Atlanta, GA and was...
Lucy Kate Alexander Pless
Jan 9, 2024
Mrs. Lucy Kate Alexander Pless, 89, of Lonesome Dove Road, Elberton, wife of 70 years to Frank ‘Grady’ Pless, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley.
Mrs. Pless was born in Elberton on April 24, 1934, daughter of the late Henry Frank “Doc” Alexander and Alma Grace Holmes Alexander. She...
Vivian Mae Dutton Dearman
Jan 8, 2024
Mrs. Vivian Mae Dutton Dearman, 87, of Hewell Road, Dewy Rose, GA, wife of the late Grady Troy Dearman, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, GA.
She was a retired school cafeteria worker and a member of Fork Creek Baptist Church.
Along with her husband, she is preceded in death by her...
Charles Ward Johnson
Jan 7, 2024
Mr. Charles Ward Johnson, 80, of Longstreet Road, Elberton, GA, husband of Ann Tillis Johnson, suddenly finished his course in faith on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his residence.
The youngest of three children, Charles was born at home in Middleton, GA on May 8, 1943, son of the late Henry Lee Johnson and Fannie Mae Nash Johnson. He was...
Jerry Allen Tiller
Jan 7, 2024
Mr. Jerry Allen Tiller, 71, of Clover Ave. Comer, GA finished his course after a courageous long battle with cancer Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Tiller was born December 11, 1952 in Danielsville, GA to Joseph Thomas Tiller and Mae Gladys Wheless Tiller. He was member of Bethany Baptist Church and was retired from the Madison...
Vera Helen Johnson
Jan 5, 2024
Mrs. Vera Helen Carter Johnson, 81, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
Mrs. Johnson was born May 29, 1942 in Lithonia, GA, to Clarence Thomas “C.T.” Carter and Methie Callaway Carter Shelnut. She was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church and was a retired bank teller. In her spare time she enjoyed reading and gardening.
She is survived by...
Gifford William Rucker
Jan 5, 2024
Mr. Gifford ‘William’ Rucker, 61, passed away at his home in Bowman, GA on Friday, January 5, 2024, with his wife of 38 years, Tami Dianne Massey Rucker, at his side.
William was born in Elbert on July 15, 1962, son of the late George Dixon Rucker and Eva Pearl Bradford Rucker. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church...
Jonathan James "Jay" Komar
Jan 4, 2024
Mr. Jonathan James Komar, affectionately known as "Jay", passed away at his Bowman, GA residence on Thursday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 61.
Jay was born in Cleveland, OH on December 14, 1962, son of L Diane Costlow Komar the late James Charles Komar. He was a retired certified auto technician.
Survivng are his mother; daughter...
Donnie Lamar "Don" Looney
Jan 3, 2024
Mr. Donnie Lamar "Don" Looney, 74, of Chipshot Lane, Elberton, husband of Faye ‘Ann’ Higginbotham Looney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Don was born in Elberton on March 3, 1949, only child of the late Connie Wilson “C.W.” Looney and Annie...
Michael Anthony Brown
Jan 2, 2024
Mr. Michael Anthony Brown, 63, of Hickman Dr. Athens, GA passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Brown was born September 15, 1960 in Columbia, SC to James Autry Brown and Margie Ford Brown.
He is survived by brothers and sister-in-law: Richard and Diane Brown of Elberton, Steve Brown of Carlton, Johnny Brown of Carlton, Jimmy...
Barbara Jean Johnson Kellum
Jan 2, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Jean Johnson Kellum, 91, of Cleveland Street, Elberton, wife of 53 years to the late George Kenneth Kellum, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side.
One of ten children, Barbara was born in Thomson on February 13, 1932, daughter of the late Sterling Smith Johnson and Beulah...
Walter Donald Murray
Jan 1, 2024
Mr. Walter Donald Murray, 72, of E. Paoli Road, Carlton, husband of 32 years to the late Darla Jean Smith Murray, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Murray was born in Athens on May 17, 1951, son of the late Robert Murray and Bobbie Jean Mann Murray. He was a graduate of Madison County High...
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