Obituaries
Lorene Pearson Sorrow
Nov 27, 2016
Mrs. Lorene Pearson Sorrow, age 92, of Elberton, beloved wife of 54 years to the late Rev. Benjamin Edwin “Ben” Sorrow, entered into rest on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Born in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Newton “HN” Pearson and the late Bertie Mae Goodrum Pearson, and was also preceded in...
William "Bill" Raymond Lindsey
Nov 25, 2016
Mr. William "Bill" Raymond Lindsey, 73, of Ridge View Dr., Lavonia, GA husband of Betty Wallace Lindsey passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart in Lavonia, GA. Mr. Lindsey was born April 15, 1943 in Macon, GA to Raymond Lee Lindsey and Estelle Virginia Morris Lindsey. He was a retired designer in the upholstery industry. Survivors...
Robert Andrew Wilson
Nov 25, 2016
Mr. Robert Andrew Wilson, 69, of Moon Rd., Bowman, GA husband of Sandra Gail Pitts Wilson passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wilson was born January 12, 1947 in Roanoke, AL to James Olin Wilson, Sr. and Marietta Adams Wilson. He was a member of Bowman Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran and was retired...
Bobby Monroe Pless
Nov 25, 2016
Mr. Bobby Monroe Pless, 74, of West Tate St., Elberton husband of Nettie Looney Pless passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home. Mr. Pless was born December 27, 1941 in Toccoa, GA to Harles Monroe Pless and Mary Paree Taylor Pless. He was a retired mechanic from West Point Stephens in Calhoun Falls, SC and was a U.S....
Elijah Roy Emmett
Nov 23, 2016
Elijah Roy Emmett, 17 year old son of Michael and Ronda Gordon Emmett, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at his residence in Royston. Besides his parents, Elijah is survived by his siblings: Caleb Emmett of Athens, Alyssa Emmett, Stephen Emmett, Lukas Emmett, Bailee Grace Emmett, and Isaac Emmett, all of Royston; and grandparents, Randy and Lana Gordon of...
David Wayne Hall
Nov 22, 2016
Mr. David Wayne Hall, 62, of Ken Norris Rd., Canon, GA passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hall was born July 9, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA to Dorpheus "Doc" Clinton Hall and Essie Mae Smith Hall. He was of the Baptist Faith, a retired truck driver and served his country in the U.S. Army as a...
Jim Herring, Jr.
Nov 22, 2016
Mr. Jim Herring, Jr., 76 of Loyd Smith Rd., Lexington, GA husband of Patricia Ann Sheridan Herring passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Herring was born April 28, 1940 in Danielsville, GA to Jim Herring, Sr. and Pearlie Ann Lowry Herring. Survivors include his wife Patricia Ann Sheridan Herring; son Jimmy Herring of Lexington,...
Robin Adams Mcnair
Nov 18, 2016
Martinez, GA – Robin Adams McNair, 60, entered into rest Friday, November 18, 2016. She was a beloved mother, sister, teacher, and friend. A native of Hartwell, GA, Robin lived in Martinez for thirty years. She was a Charter Member of Wesley United Methodist Church. A retired elementary school teacher, Robin was passionate about education throughout her life. Family members...
James Allen Waters
Nov 18, 2016
Mr. James Allen Waters, 65, of Lady Bug Lane, Cornelia, husband of Glenda Brock Waters, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Waters was born in Clayton on July 19, 1951, son of the late R.E. and Alice Waters Elliott. He was car mechanic and a member of Broad River Baptist Church in Baldwin. Left to...
Evelyn Rosetta Gardner
Nov 17, 2016
Mrs. Evelyn Rosetta Revels Gardner, 83, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Anderson, South Carolina. Mrs. Gardner was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, and was the wife of Clifford LeRoy Gardner, having celebrated 37 years of marriage.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Sullivan. In addition to her...
James "Jim" Stansell
Nov 17, 2016
Mr. James Allen “Jim” Stansell, 78, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home. Mr. Stansell was born in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Wayman Clifford and Vera Lee Kirkus Stansell.He was married to Mary Jane Riley Stansell, and had celebrated over 35 years of marriage together.Mr. Stansell was a veteran of the United States Navy,...
James William Satterfield
Nov 16, 2016
James William Satterfield, 51, of Royston Highway, Royston, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Satterfield was born in Atlanta on May 7, 1965, son of the late Charlie Lee Satterfield and Clara Elizabeth Freeman Satterfield, and worked in the construction industry. Left to cherish his memories are his fiancé, Myra Zollner of Royston;...
Virginia Holley Ballentine
Nov 16, 2016
Mrs. Virginia Sue “Ginny” Holley Ballentine, 70, of Robinwood Lane, Elberton, wife of 34 years to Richard L. Ballentine, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Ballentine was born in Bowling Green, OH on December 1, 1945, daughter of the late Jean Holley and the late Dorothy Miller Sauer. She was a retired engineer...
Virginia Dale Thatcher
Nov 15, 2016
Mrs. Virginia Dale Mellott Thatcher, 69, of Royston, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016in Athens, Georgia. Mrs. Thatcher was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Edward and Vera Shaffer Mellott.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Charles Thatcher, and a great-grandchild, Izach Faries. Mrs. Thatcher leaves behind four daughters: Tina Pullian, Tammy Bennett, Teresa Thatcher...
Bessie Ruth Roberts
Nov 13, 2016
Mrs. Bessie Ruth Roberts, 98, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at her grandson's home in Elberton. Born on August 29, 1918, in Elbert County, she was the daughter of the late William Charlie Broadwell and Lena "Nena" Minery Ellison Broadwell. She was a retired waitress. Surviving are her daughter, Priscilla Smith of Elberton; grandchildren and...
Kathryn Clark
Nov 13, 2016
Virginia Kathryn Clark of E. Church Street, Elberton, passed away at Nancy Hart Nursing Center on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the age of 89. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late James Delbert Swords and the late Bertha Watkins Swords. She was a retired customer service representative having worked at AT&T and a member of...
Rosalyn Brown
Nov 9, 2016
Miss Frances Rosalyn Brown, native and longtime resident of Elberton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Magnolia Estates in Elberton, where she had resided for the past twenty-five years. She was eighty-seven. Born in Elberton, she was the daughter of the late Congressman Paul Brown and the late Frances Arnold Brown. Miss Brown was a graduate of...
Shirley Morgan Pressley
Nov 8, 2016
Mrs. Shirley Morgan Pressley, 69, of Lilesville, NC, formerly of Carlton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Pressley was born January 5, 1947 in Plant City, FL to Sydney Morgan and Ruby Jordan Morgan. She was of the Holiness Faith and was a Bosslady in the construction industry. Survivors include...
Ronald Thomas
Nov 8, 2016
Mr. Ronald Thomas, 69, of Country Club Rd., Elberton, GA husband of Margie Shaw Thomas passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Thomas was born May 10, 1947 in Augusta, GA to Troy Thomas and Katherine Davis Thomas. Survivors include his wife Margie Shaw Thomas; son Ronald Thomas; daughters and sons-in-law: Tammy and Danny New, Rhonda...
Linda J. Miller
Nov 6, 2016
Ms. Linda J. Miller, 65, of Pettigrew Rd., Starr, SC passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Grandview Care Center in Athens, GA. Ms. Miller was born November 13, 1951 in Erie, PA to Herbert Wayne Miller and Esther Parks Miller. Survivors include her mother Esther Parks Miller of Berlin, MD; and sisters Julie Knauer of Berlin, MD and Deborah...
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