Obituaries
Nicky Doyle Sanders
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Nicky Doyle Sanders, 64, a respected member of the community of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 6, 2023, in Athens, GA.
He was born in Chester County, SC to Forest and Earleen Sanders. Nick’s life was an extraordinary journey marked by boundless passion for those that he loved. He was a beloved...
William Roland "Billy" Rice
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. William Roland “Billy” Rice, 81, of Clairmont Avenue, Elberton, husband of 46 years to the late Patrica Lee Johnson Rice, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
A lifelong resident of Elbert County, Billy was born on January 27, 1942, the fifth of seven children of Ralph Carlis Rice,...
Pressley Gene Swilling
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Pressley Gene "Dugar" Swilling, 73, of Cedar Street, Elberton, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Swilling was born July 5, 1950 in Anderson, SC to James Bernice "Barney" Swilling and Arietta Rebecca Moon Swilling. He was a member of Elberton Church of God and was a retired stone cutter. He loved spending time with...
Ina Ruth Johnson DePalma Madden
Nov 6, 2023
Mrs. Ina Ruth Johnson DePalma Madden, age 93, life long resident of Elberton, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, November 6, 2023, at Magnolia Estates.
Born in Elberton on March 30, 1930, she was the fifth of seven children born to John Thomas Johnson, Jr., and Annie Ruth Warren Johnson. Ina married Camillo DePalma, Jr. (March 19,...
Thomas Jerry "Tommy" Giles
Nov 5, 2023
Mr. Thomas Jerry “Tommy” Giles, 62, of Gordon Road, Lexington, entered into rest on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his residence.
Tommy was born in Perry on December 13, 1960, son of Louella Tate Mattox and the late Jerry Giles. He worked as a tankerman on the Mississippi River for many years and later worked in the construction industry. Tommy...
Anye Garcia Rodriguez
Nov 4, 2023
Anye Garcia Rodriguez, age 58, of Elberton, formerly of Gwinnett, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. The family is planning a private service at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at, www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.
Larry Stephen King
Nov 4, 2023
Larry Stephen King, age 78 of Dunwoody, GA, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 4, 2023, with his precious daughters and his loving wife beside him.
Larry was born, April 4, 1945 in Elberton, Ga to the late Mazelle Guest and James Timothy King.
Larry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lisa; daughters Blair Gulley ( Carl...
Diane McKinney Howington
Nov 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane McKinney Howington, a beloved member of the Commerce, Georgia community. Diane peacefully departed this world on November 4, 2023, at the age of 75, in Elberton Georgia. She was born on February 21, 1948, in Commerce Georgia to the late Sarah Embrick and William Henry McKinney. Diane was preceded...
Betty Roberts Payne
Nov 3, 2023
Betty Roberts Payne, age 76, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Betty was born in Elberton to the late Charles Roberts and Frances Ridgeway Roberts. She grew up at Elberton First Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Jinny Reagan; granddaughter, Summer...
John Edward Bundrick
Nov 3, 2023
John Edward Bundrick, 62, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday November 2, 2023 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born on January 26, 1961, in Royston, GA, he was the husband of Evelyn Hughes, he was the son of the late Robert Bundrick and Annie Bundrick, he was a front-end loader operator at American Concrete.
He is survived by his...
Shelby Jean Scarborough
Nov 2, 2023
Shelby Jean Scarborough, age 82, of Elberton, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Anderson, South Carolina.
Shelby was born in Elbert County to the late Herman Jordan and Frances Leard Jordan. She was a member of Bethel E. Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Scarborough; five brothers; and one...
Bobby Lee Allen
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Bobby Lee Allen, 76, of Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2023.
Mr. Allen was born on October 18, 1947, in Elberton, GA to Frank Allen and Crola Mae Bowman Allen Rucker. He was a retired residential office manager.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Thomas Frank Allen and Wanda Allen of Elberton,...
Jarrett Adam Franklin
Nov 1, 2023
Jarrett Adam Franklin, 47, of Jacksonville, FL and a native of Elberton, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, following an extended illness.
Jarrett was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. His marriage to Julie of 18 years was full of wonderful memories, sweet times, and lots of laughter. Their love for each other, and for Maddie, was tangible and felt by all who spent time...
Peggy Ann Borders Warren
Nov 1, 2023
Peggy Ann Borders Warren, 75, of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center.
Mrs. Warren was born July 22, 1948 in Elberton, GA to William Haley Borders and Ethel Elizabeth Smith Borders. She was a retired LPN.
She is survived by her son: Jeff Wilhite of Elberton and a sister: Jane Dutton of...
Lamar J. Carter
Oct 31, 2023
Lamar J. Carter, age 68, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 following an extended illness. Lamar was born in Royston and spent most of his life in Oglethorpe County. He loved being outside, whether it be holding a fishing pole, throwing a football, or building a masterpiece out of scrap wood. Lamar was a talented artist who could...
Patti Denise Ogilvie Greenway
Oct 31, 2023
Mrs. Patti Denise Ogilvie Greenway, 65, of Elberton, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Piedmont Henry Hospital in McDonough. Patti courageously fought cancer multiple times, and passed away after a brief battle with melanoma. Patti was born in Barnesville on January 20, 1958, and was proud of her Lamar County roots. She was a 1976 graduate of...
Evelyn Suggs Allen
Oct 30, 2023
Evelyn S. Allen, 86, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Nancy Hart Healthcare Center. Spending most of her time in Miami, Evelyn moved to Elberton more than ten years ago. She loved people which led her to a successful career at several exclusive restaurants in the Miami Beach area as a waitress. She recently mourned the...
Aly Yepez Contreras
Oct 29, 2023
ALY YEPEZ CONTRERAS
In the early morning hours of October 29, 2023, Aly Yepez Contreras slept peacefully at home in Bishop, Georgia, and left this world too soon following the path of light from the night’s full moon to ascend to Heaven and touch the face of God. He was born May 23, 1970, in Samaipata, Bolivia, to...
Jeanette Angela "Angie" Funkhouser Roberts
Oct 29, 2023
Mrs. Jeanette Angela "Angie" Funkhouser Roberts, 59, of Bowman, wife of the late James Alfred Roberts, Sr., passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Brown Health and Rehab in Royston.
Angie was born in Virginia on August 1, 1964, daughter of the late Wallace Whitney Funkhouser and Elsie Jane Wetzel Funkhouser Garrison. She is preceded in death by...
Evelyn Mae Moon Norton
Oct 28, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Mae Moon Norton, 76, of Clairmont Avenue, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, with her husband of 33 years, Hensley Calhoun Norton, at her side.
Mrs. Norton was born in Austin, TX on November 19, 1946, daughter of the late Willie Moon and the late Kathryn Tyner Moon Swan. She was...
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