Obituaries
Shelton Oliver Addyman
Mar 30, 2017
Death of a member of one of Elberton’s Founding Families Shelton Oliver Addyman, 79, of York England and Elberton passed away Nov. 25, 2016. The death of Shelton Oliver Addyman at her home in York, England on 25th November brought to an end her long association with Elberton. Shelton was the only daughter of Stanley and Sue Oliver of Atlanta,...
Betty Anne Benson
Mar 30, 2017
Mrs. Betty Anne Swanson Benson, 86, of Bent Tree Lane Watkinsville, GA wife of 57 years to the late Donald Benson passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mrs. Benson was born October 10, 1930 in Wahpeton, ND to Matthew Oscar Swanson and Bessie Iona Peterson Swanson. She was a retired music teacher, a member of...
Verdun Johnson Herndon
Mar 28, 2017
Mrs. Verdun Lyle Johnson Herndon, 89, of Highland Avenue, Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at her residence. She was twice married, first for 30 years to the late George Lee Johnson and second for 21 years to the late Fred Herndon. Mrs. Herndon was born in Hart County on November 27, 1927, daughter of the late Lamar...
Betty Jane Greenway
Mar 27, 2017
Mrs. Betty Jane Anderson Greenway, 85, of Elberton, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.A native of Elbert County, she was the daughter of the late William Frank and Lucy Anderson. Betty Jane was devoted to caring for her family, loved gardening and was a wonderful cook. She and Harold lived in Atlanta while raising five...
Julian Thomas Brown
Mar 27, 2017
Mr. Julian Thomas Brown, 65, of Bond Bridge Rd., Royston, GA passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Grandview Nursing Home in Athens, GA. Mr. Brown was born January 16, 1952 in Franklin County, GA to Julian Brown and Ida Louise McCollum Brown. Survivors include son: Josh Brown of Martin, GA; daughter: Ashley Brown of Athens, GA; siblings: Brenda Dempey,...
Cathy Hendricks Smith
Mar 26, 2017
Mrs. Mary Catherine “Cathy” Hendricks Smith, 71, of Wesley Chapel Road, Lexington, wife of the late Ronald Dale Smith, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at her sister’s residence in Elberton. Mrs. Smith was born in Madison County on December 29, 1945, daughter of the late James Randolph Hendricks and Fannie Ruth Smith Hendricks. She was an animal lover,...
Hazel Compton Parham
Mar 25, 2017
On March 25, 2017, the beautiful and loving spirit of Hazel Cleo Compton Parham went to Heaven at home peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on October 5, 1925. Her devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was a manifestation of a heart that was committed to Christ. She served quietly, compassionately and faithfully, and touched the...
Sara Turner Dickerson
Mar 25, 2017
Mrs. Sara Irene Turner Dickerson, 65, of Honeysuckle Road, Hartwell, wife of Larry Dickerson, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Dickerson was born in Anderson, SC on September 26, 1951, daughter of the late Ralph and Hilda Chitwood Turner. She was a homemaker and a member of Hartwell Alliance Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry...
Randy Guy Hunter
Mar 23, 2017
Mr. Randy Guy Hunter, 70, of Oak Springs St., Statham, GA husband of Johnnie Alverson Hunter passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his home. Mr. Hunter was born January 28, 1947 in Clarke County, GA to Guy Hunter and Montine Casper Hunter. He was retired from GM and served his country in the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his wife...
Dallas Mae Mattox Fowler
Mar 22, 2017
Mrs. Dallas Mae Mattox Fowler, 84, of Hendricks Street, Bowman, wife of 67 years to Delbert Fowler, entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at her residence. “Granny” fought a courageous battle with cancer and is now at peace and in the presence of her Lord, whom she so faithfully served. Mrs. Fowler was born in Elbert County...
Willie Micier Simmons, Sr.
Mar 21, 2017
Mr. Willie Micier Simmons, Sr., 90, of Jaudon Road, Elberton, husband of 66 years to Annie Lee Looney Simmons, finished his course in faith on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Gentiva Hospice Unit, surrounded by his family. Mr. Simmons was born in Madison County, GA on August 16, 1926, son of the late Willie D....
Gary L. Norton
Mar 20, 2017
Mr. Gary L. Norton of Elberton, formerly of Almond, NY and the surrounding area passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, surrounded by his family. Gary was an over the road truck driver for many years and was also in the food service industry. His grandchildren were the love of his life. Gary is survived by his father, Eugene Norton...
Nancy Pless Blackmon
Mar 19, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Ruth Pless Blackmon, 77, formerly of Elberton, passed away Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at Pruitthealth Athens Heritage with her family at her side. The daughter of the late Harliss Monroe and Parie Taylor Pless, she was a native of Toccoa.Mrs. Blackmon was preceded in death by her husband of forty three years, Milton Edward Blackmon, Jr.She was...
Margaret H. Worley
Mar 19, 2017
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Henderson Worley, 93, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Comer Health & Rehab Center.Born in Washington, Georgia, Mrs. Worley was the daughter of the late Bernard Z. and Lucille Edwards Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd “Charlie” Worley, having celebrated over 36 years of marriage together. Mrs. Worley is...
Steve Rufus Mealor
Mar 19, 2017
Mr. Steve Rufus Mealor, 78, of Rock Creek Rd., Toccoa, GA passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home. Mr. Mealor was born November 24, 1938 in Stephens County, GA to John Mealor and Eureka Massey Mealor. He was a retired school bus driver. Survivors include son Wayne Mealor of Toccoa, GA; daughter and son-in-law Wanda and Johnny Fowler...
Paul Charles O'Brien
Mar 18, 2017
Mr. Paul Charles O'Brien, 73 of Brookside Ave., Athens, GA passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Nancy Hart Nursing Home. Mr. O'Brien was born March 17, 1944 in Gary, IN to the late Donald O'Brien and Ruth Leady O'Brien. He was a retired accountant at Williams Printing. Mr. O'Brien wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned...
Donna Lynn Mize Childs
Mar 17, 2017
Mrs. Donna Lynn Mize Childs, 57, of Parkwood Drive, Elberton, wife of Steve Lanier Childs, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Childs was born in Elbert County on May 1, 1959, daughter of the late Robert Wilford “Butch” Mize, Jr. and Martha Judy Fain Mize. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist...
Bruce Hamilton, Jr.
Mar 17, 2017
Bruce Hamilton Jr., age 80, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1936 in Bristol, Va., a son of the late Bill and Eula Bellamy Hamilton. Bruce was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He retired from Univac where he was a...
Ima Nell Hufstetler
Mar 13, 2017
Mrs. Ima Nell Owen Hufstetler, 92, of E. Tate Street, Elberton, wife of 45 years to the late Loy Leander Hufstetler, entered into rest on Monday, March 13, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Hufstetler was born in Elbert County on September 18, 1924, daughter of the late John Shannon Owen, Sr. and Iva Druecilla McGee Owen. She was a graduate...
Lenora Anderson
Mar 12, 2017
Mrs. Lenora Bond Anderson, 90, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Spring Valley Nursing Home. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Anderson was the daughter of the late Holcomb and Julia McMullen Bond.She was married to the late Kurt Anderson.Mrs. Anderson worked in the textile industry. She later worked as a secretary for Woodmen of the...
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