Obituaries
Leonard Charles Hodges
June 1, 2017
Mr. Leonard Charles Hodges, 59, of Elberton, GA passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, GA surrounded by his sister and compassionate staff. Mr. Hodges was born on March 25, 1958, in Elberton, GA, son of the late Tom C. Hodges, Sr. and Juanita Griffin Hodges. He was a former correctional officer. He is...
Keith Harrison Payton
June 1, 2017
Mr. Keith Harrison Payton, 65, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Brown Health and Rehab in Royston, GA. Mr. Payton was born March 27, 1952 in Elberton, GA to Huford Payton and Hazel Price Payton. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Angela Payton of Elberton and a niece Kristen Payton of Elberton, GA. Funeral services to celebrate...
Charles C. Davis
May 30, 2017
Mr. Charles Curtis Davis, 77, of Lilburn, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Pruitt Healthcare of Lilburn. A native of Berry, Alabama, he was the son of the late Vester and Nana Billana Louise Wilson Davis.He was retired from the construction industry.Mr. Davis served his country in the National Guard.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Connie Williams Black
May 30, 2017
Mrs. Connie Claudine Williams Black, 79, of Montevideo Rd., Elberton wife of James Edward "Ed" Black passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Mrs. Black was born February 26, 1938 in Elberton, GA to Norman Williams and Ruth Smith Williams. Survivors include her husband James Edward "Ed" Black; sons: Kenneth Drane, Leonard Drane, Steve Drane all of Elberton, GA; daughters: Shaye...
Jean Overstreet Adams
May 29, 2017
Mrs. Jean Overstreet Adams, of Double Bridges Road, Elberton, wife of Clyde Thomas Adams, entered into rest on Monday, May 29, 2017, at Elbert Memorial Hospital, just four days prior to her 95th birthday. Jean's final days were spent in the room in which she and Clyde generously donated financially to have renovated in memory of Clyde's sister. Mrs. Adams...
Joanne Ward Hooten
May 29, 2017
Joanne Hooten, of Decatur, age 90, passed away on May 29, 2017, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George Hooten in 2009. Born and raised in Elbert County, Georgia, she attended West Georgia College, and later moved to the Atlanta area to begin her work career, get married, and raise a...
Shirley Echols Bufford
May 25, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Echols Bufford, 82, of Elberton Rd., Tignall, GA wife of the late Bobby Horace Bufford passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Bufford was born July 12, 1934 in Wilkes County, GA to George T. Echols and Ethel Hopkins Echols. She was a member of Tignall Baptist Church and was a retired factory worker. Survivors...
Larry Lee Cooley
May 23, 2017
Mr. Larry Lee Cooley, 78, of Dr. George Ward Rd., Elberton husband of Sandra Cooley passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Cooley was born December 28, 1938 in Anderson, SC to Jack Cooley and Lillie Pruitt Cooley. He was a retried truckdriver. He is survived by a sister: Gaynell C. Partain; two nephews: Robert Partain,...
Alan Leonard Stroupe
May 21, 2017
Mr. Alan Leonard Stroupe, 53, of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital. Mr. Stroupe was born in Asheville, North Carolina on December 29, 1963, the son of Leonard Harrison Stroupe and the late Dottie Penley Stroupe.He was a self-employed carpenter, and a member of Lavonia First Baptist Church. Survivors include his...
Patsy Byrd Pouncey
May 18, 2017
Mrs. Patsy Byrd Pouncey, 68, of Callie Lane, Statham, GA wife of the late Billy Carl Pouncey passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at University Health and Rehab in Athens, GA. Mrs. Pouncey was born May 23, 1948 in Enterprise, AL to Frank Byrd and Mary Martin Byrd. She worked in Civil Service. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law: Kevin and...
Rev. Delias L. "Sonny" Peevy
May 17, 2017
Rev. Delias L. "Sonny" Peevy, 79, of Peachtree Street, Elberton, husband of Carolyn O'Neal Peevy, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at his home. Rev. Peevy was born on October 30, 1937, in Red Level, AL to Bennie Thomas Peevy and Ellie Jeter Peevy. Sonny was respected and loved by everyone that met him. He was a man of...
Roger Lee Wilkinson, Jr.
May 16, 2017
Mr. Roger Lee Wilkinson, Jr., 45, of West Tate St. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wilkinson was born April 18, 1972 in Washington, GA to Roger Lee Wilkinson, Sr. and Bernice Lemon Wilkinson. He was a member of St. James Missionary Church in West Palm Beach, FL. Survivors include a son: Keon...
Suzanne Waters Burden
May 15, 2017
Mrs. Suzanne Waters Burden, 60, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her home. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Burden was the daughter of Janelle Smith Waters and the late J.D. Waters. Mrs. Burden was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Burden, and an infant son, Jason Michael Burden.She was a homemaker and had...
Joann South Hays
May 15, 2017
Mrs Joann South Hays of Bogart, Ga, (formerly of Stockton Walk, Snellville) went to be with the Lord, and join her late husband Jean Edward Hays, on Monday, May 15, 2017. Her peaceful passing was at her home on Wilhayven Farm, Bogart, Ga, surrounded by loved ones. Joann was born December 18, 1929 in Toccoa, Ga to L.C. South and...
Ellie "Shine" Bennett
May 15, 2017
Ellie Eulalia “Shine” Bennett, 92, of Midland, GA died Monday, May 15, 2017 at Columbus Hospice House. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. David Helms officiating. Interment will be held 2:00 PM Thursday at The Glade Baptist Church...
Bobby G. Todd, Sr.
May 9, 2017
Mr. Bobby G. Todd, Sr., 69, of Pine View Dr., Tignall, GA husband of Diane Major Todd passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Hospital. Mr. Todd was born September 6, 1947 in Calhoun Falls, SC to Dale Todd and Inez Chandler Todd. He was a member of Bethel E Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Diane Major...
Melvin Callaway Floyd
May 7, 2017
Mr. Melvin Callaway Floyd, 71, of Ruckersville Rd., Elberton, GA husband of the late Shirley Brown Floyd passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Floyd was born June 18, 1945 in Elberton, GA to H.J. Floyd and Ruby Ray Floyd. He was a stonecutter in the granite industry. He was a member of Rock Branch Baptist...
Patrick Barden
May 3, 2017
Mr. William Patrick Barden, 49, of Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Barden was born July 14, 1967 in Elberton, GA to William Andrew Barden and Nancy Virginia Calvert Barden. He was a graduate from Elbert County Comprehensive High School and Emmanuel College and attended Celebration Outreach Center. Survivors include siblings: Sherry Mattox...
Lena Mae Parker
May 3, 2017
Lena Mae Hill Parker, 88, joined her beloved husband in heaven on May 3, 2017, two days after his passing. The family will receive visitors at Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 5. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 132 Heard St., Elberton, GA, at 2 p.m. on Saturday,...
Doris Hyde Wheeler
May 3, 2017
Mrs. Doris Morris Hyde Wheeler, 81, of Woodland Road, Elberton, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at her residence. She was twice married, first for 33 years to the late Earl Marshall Hyde and second for 20 years to the late Dr. Jack Adrian Wheeler, Sr. Mrs. Wheeler was born in New Zion, Clarendon County, SC, on January...
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