Obituaries
Donald "Buck" Eugene Buck
December 9, 2016
Mr. Donald "Buck" Eugene Buck, 70, of Elberton, GA husband of Alvah Barden Buck passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Spring Valley Healthcare. Buck was born August 3, 1946 in Langley, SC to Wiley Eugene Buck and Martha Kaney Buck Rutland. He was a retired truckdriver and was of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include his wife Alvah Barden Buck;...
Mildred Elizabeth Mcgarity
December 8, 2016
Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Hall McGarity, 85, of Cade St. Hartwell, GA wife of the late Robert Vandiver McGarity, Sr. passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. Mrs. McGarity was born April 30, 1931 to Roy Price Hall and Bular Craig Hall. She was a retired hairdresser. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Linda and Dan Franks of Royston, GA; Beverly...
Joseph Carter Higginbotham, Sr.
December 5, 2016
Mr. Joseph Carter “Joe” Higginbotham, Sr. died peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2016, in the comfort of his home at the family farm on which he was born. He was 88. Born on July 12, 1928, to Edgar Glenn “E.G’, Sr. and Lizzie Mae Rhodes Higginbotham, Mr. Higginbotham was a lifetime resident of the Flatwoods Community in Elberton. He was...
Lyn Bishop
December 4, 2016
Mrs. Lyn Bishop, 64, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. A service to celebrate Mrs. Bishop's life was held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Concord United Methodist Church at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers were graciously accepted, and memorial contributions may be made to the family for...
John D Lee
November 30, 2016
Mr. John Dewey Lee, 68, of Carnesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 12, 1948, son of the late Frank and Martha Gerald Lee.He was the husband of Lena Harrison Lee, having celebrated over 35 years of marriage together.Mr. Lee was a veteran of the United...
Pamela Boger New
November 28, 2016
Mrs. Pamela B. New, 55, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. New was born December 26, 1960 in Elbert County, and was the daughter of John Boger of Florida, and Linda Ray Hawkins of Elberton.She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James New, Jr., and had worked for 22...
Lorene Pearson Sorrow
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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.
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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...
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