Obituaries

Sherry Nash
September 2, 2017
Mrs. Sherry Jean Fry Nash, 66, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Sherry was born in Carrollton, Georgia,to the late Jim Fry and Zelma Smith Fry.She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Nash.Sherry worked in the textile manufacturing industry throughout her life.She was of the Methodist faith. Sherry is survived...
Evelyn Mildred Ellis
September 2, 2017
Mrs. Evelyn Mildred Juanita Cardin Ellis, 56, of Rock Forge Rd., Jefferson, GA passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Hospital. Mrs. Ellis was born August 27, 1961 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Harold Lee Cardin and Evelyn Willine Partan Cardin. She was a homemaker and a member of Weslyn Church. She is survived by her husband: William...
Tillie White
September 2, 2017
Mrs. Matilda "Tillie" Louise Hill White, 61, of Allen White Rd., Bowman, GA wife of Joe Raymond White passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017. Mrs. White was born December 12, 1955 in Madison Co., GA to Howard Hill and Susie Bryant Hill. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Royston, GA. and was a former swab operator at...
Michael Herndon
September 1, 2017
Mr. Mike Herndon, 67, of Bowman, Georgia passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at his home. Mike was born in Elberton, Georgia to Fred and Eugenia Mauldin Herndon.He was the husband of Lynn Herndon, with whom he had celebrated 46 years of marriage. Mike was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Vietnam War.He...
Mary McCannon Mattox
August 31, 2017
Mrs. Mary Pauline McCannon Mattox, 77, of Carlton, Georgiapassed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Mattox was born in Washington, Georgia to the late George and Dollie Lee Castle McCannon.She was the bride of Mr. Jimmy Mattox, having celebrated 39 years together before his passing in 2000.Mrs. Mattox worked in the textile industry as a seamstress.Her...
Judith Hall Hosey
August 31, 2017
Ms. Judith Hall Hosey, 58,of Elberton, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Brown Health & Rehabilitation Center in Royston. A native of Elbert County, Judy was the daughter of the late Daniel Perry Hall, Jr. and Ruby Wood Hall.Judy was employed by BiLo grocery store and worked there for several years as long as her health permitted. Judy...
Edward Willis Sammons
August 31, 2017
Mr. Edward Willis Sammons, 52, of Cotton St. Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Sammons was born January 17, 1965 in Waynesboro, GA to George Willis Sammons and Vivian Shepard Sammons. He was a long haul truck driver. He is survived by a son: Eddie Sammons of Cleveland, GA; his companion of...
Casi Wilkerson Campbell
August 28, 2017
Mrs. Casi R. Wilkerson Campbell, 44, of Comer, GA wife of William Campbell passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Gwinnett Medical Center. Mrs. Campbell was born November 29, 1972 in Lakeland, FL to John Wilkerson and Deborah Middleton Wilkerson. She was the owner-operator of Cedarrose Kennels. Survivors include her husband: William Campbell; children: Anthony Wilkerson of Athens, GA; Nathan...
Sue Fleming Isom
August 27, 2017
Mrs. Sue F. Isom, 87, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Spring Valley Healthcare Center.Mrs. Isom was born in Hart County, daughter of the late Brewer B. and Dora Harris Fleming.She was preceded in death in 2015 by her husband, Dewey D. Isom, with whom she had celebrated almost 55 years of marriage.She was also preceded...
Geraldine Mccall Fleming
August 25, 2017
Geraldine “Jerri” McCall Fleming, 91, formerly of Starr, widow of the late Jack Fleming, Jr. passed away August 25, 2017 at Fountain Inn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born May 31, 1926 in Elberton, GA she was the daughter of the late L.G. and Woodfin Atkinson McCall. She was a member of Norris Hill Presbyterian Church and took great pride in...
Marjorie Rosella Harrison
August 24, 2017
Mrs. Marjorie Rosella Pugh Harrison, 70, of Fairview Farm Circle Lavonia, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 24, 2017. Mrs. Harrison was born June 26, 1947 in Weston, W.VA to Cecil Hansford Pugh and Geneviere Opal Pugh. She was a homemaker and attended Fairview Baptist Church in Lavonia, GA and Gordon Non-Demo Church in Sandy...
Mary Alma Thurmond
August 21, 2017
Mrs. Mary Alma Price Thurmond, 73, of Danburg St., Tignall, GA wife of William Thurmond passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington, GA. Mrs. Thurmond was born August 20, 1944 in Sandersville, GA to Ira Prescott Price and Alma Marilyn Hall Price. She was a member of Tignall Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress....
Zelma Smith Fry
August 19, 2017
Mrs. Zelma Lee Smith Fry known by many as “MaMaNig”, age 90, of Elberton, Georgia,passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Fry was born in Lexington, Georgia, daughter of the late George and Linnie Tiller Smith.Mrs. Fry was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Fry, and also a brother, Billy Smith.She retired from Elberton Manufacturing where...
Dallas Edward Fortson
August 19, 2017
Dallas Edward “Edd” Fortson, age 94, of 1051 Oriole Lane, Danburg, GA, spouse of 71 years to the late Rachel Kincaid Fortson, ended his earthly journey Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was born on March 4, 1923 in Madison County, GA to the late Tom Ed Fortson and Lois McConnell Fortson. He was of the Baptist Faith. He proudly served...
Bill Edwards Drennan
August 17, 2017
Mr. William Edwards “Bill” Drennan, 69, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, in Athens following a sudden and brief illness. He leaves behind his devoted children, William Clark Drennan, James Derek Drennan (Jessica) and Britny Rebecca Drennan; his loving grandson Andrew Guillebeau; his loyal brothers, Harry Agurs Drennan, II, Frank Miller Drennan (Anne),...
James Russell Longstreet
August 17, 2017
Mr. James Russell Longstreet, born December 1st 1952, died August 17th 2017. Beloved father and brother, he is survived by his children, Jennifer and Robert, and his two sisters, Tacy and Diane. Jim worked in the rubber industry for most of his professional life and spent several decades as the plant engineer at Oliver Rubber Company in Athens Georgia and...
Viola Mae Mcgee
August 16, 2017
Mrs. Viola Mae Morrow McGee, 57, of Bobby Brown State Park Rd., Elberton, GA wife of Terry McGee passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her home. Mrs. McGee was born October 11, 1959 in Abbeville, SC to Henry Marion Morrow and Betty Jean Parnell Morrow. She was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her husband: Terry McGee; son: Jason...
Helen Smith Erwin
August 15, 2017
Mrs. Helen Smith Erwin, 94, of Lexington Hwy., Elberton, GA wife of Robert R.L. Erwin passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at her daughters home in Gray, GA. Mrs. Erwin was born March 2, 1923 in Oglethorpe Co., GA to John Rich Smith and Sarah Jones Smith. She was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and was a retired...
Dorothy "Dot" Smith Brown
August 14, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Smith Brown, 91, of Lexington Hwy., Elberton, GA wife of the late Charles Allen Brown, Sr. passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born February 11, 1926 to Henry Thomas Smith and Eva Brown Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton and was a homemaker. She is survived...
James Edwin Savage
August 13, 2017
Mr. James E. Savage, 74, of Royston, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Mr. Savage was born in Carnesville, Georgia to the late Morris and Francis Smith Savage.He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Vaughn Savage, and two sons, Gary Morris Savage, and Eddie James Savage.Mr. Savage was a veteran of the...
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