Obituaries

Thelma Patricia Hall Askew

Thelma Patricia Hall Askew

September 11, 2014

Mrs. Thelma Patricia Hall Askew, 91, of Nancy Hart Nursing Home, formerly of Ernest Brown Rd., Elberton, wife of James Thurman Askew, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Askew was born in Hartsville, Tennessee on April 15, 1923, to the late Samuel Joseph Hall and Sarah Evy Bullington Hall. She was a retired bookkeeper...

Marjorie Catherine Howard Latondre

Marjorie Catherine Howard Latondre

September 10, 2014

Mrs. Marjorie Catherine Howard LaTondre, 84, of Spring Valley Health Care Center, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. LaTondre was born in Eldorado, Oklahoma on August 5, 1930, to the late Alexander C. and Barbara Ellen Pickett Howard. She was a homemaker and a dental assistant. Survivng are her children: Philip McKinney of Centreville,...

John Keith Milam

John Keith Milam

September 9, 2014

Mr. John Keith Milam, 73, of Wellton, Arizona, husband of former Elbert County Magistrate Judge the late Marie Albertson Milam, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Mr. Milam served as the Yuma, Arizona Sheriff, Wellton, Arizona Sheriff and both Magistrate Judge and Vice Mayor in Wellton, Arizona. Left to cherish his...

William Howard Blum

William Howard Blum

September 8, 2014

Mr. William Howard Blum, 86, of Ernest Brown Road, Elberton, husband of the late Geneva Owen Blum, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Blum was born in Laurens County, South Carolina, on June 9, 1928, to the late Waddie T. and Maggie Sims Blum. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and retired...

Arthur Burris Bond

Arthur Burris Bond

September 7, 2014

Mr. Arthur “Art” Burris Bond, 91, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. Mr. Bond was born August 7, 1923 in the Fortsonia Community to the late Thomas Omer and Pauline Morris Bond.He was the the husband of the late Jane Hayes Bond, and was a veteran of the United States Navy.Mr. Bond attended the University of...

Sibyl Daniel Johnson

Sibyl Daniel Johnson

September 7, 2014

Mrs. Sibyl Daniel Johnson, 89, of Ruckersville Rd., Elberton, widow of William T. "Bill" Johnson, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Johnson was born on October 17, 1924, in Elbert County to the late Henry Daniel and Ruby Robinson Daniel. She was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church and was a retired secretary from granite...

Benjamin Turner

Benjamin Turner

September 6, 2014

Mr. Benjamin Turner, 89, of Lexington Road, Carlton, GA husband of Aleen Gunter Turner passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. Mr. Turner was born July 3, 1925 in the Glade Community to the late Benjamin Albert Turner and Winnie Mae Butler Turner. He was a member of Glade Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, he was a U.S....

Elizabeth Ann Mclanahan Knell

Elizabeth Ann Mclanahan Knell

September 4, 2014

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann McLanahan Knell, age 99, of 241 Church Street, Elberton, passed away onThursday, September 4, 2014. A native of Elberton, she died of natural causes at home.   She was a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton where she was a member of the Alpha Louree Sunday School Class. She was an avid bridge player who played...

Dean Alvin Dye

Dean Alvin Dye

September 4, 2014

Mr. Dean Alvin Dye, 47, of Dr. George Ward Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014. Mr. Dye was born November 21, 1966 in Elberton, GA to Harold F. Dye, Jr. and the late Patricia Tankersley Dye. He was a member of Eliam United Methodist Church and was a clerk for Circle-K and currently attending college at Augusta...

Ruth Norman

Ruth Norman

September 3, 2014

Mrs. Ruth A. Norman, 95, loving wife to the late Reginald Norman, entered into rest Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Mrs. Norman was a native of Elberton, GA but lived in Augusta for the last 64 years. She loved kids and babysat often for many. She also loved animals, flowers, and traveling. Family members include daughters: Jean Floyd and her husband...

Jewell Saxon Clamp

Jewell Saxon Clamp

September 1, 2014

Mrs. Jewell Saxon Clamp, 92, of Brady Drive, formerly of East Tate Street, Elberton, wife of the late James C. Clamp, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Clamp was born in Hart County on April 4, 1922, to the late Louis Richard and Rona Bell Hall Saxon. She was a homemaker, caretaker, and operated the...

Robert Ervin White

Robert Ervin White

August 31, 2014

Mr. Robert Ervin White, 59, of Glendale Avenue, Elberton, GA, husband of Debra Kay White, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at his residence. Mr. White was born in Bradenton, FL on June 3, 1955, to Sonja Whidden White and the late Charles Edwin White. He was a truck driver employed by the City of Elberton and was a...

Rebecca "Becky" Thornton Thomasson

Rebecca "Becky" Thornton Thomasson

August 31, 2014

Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Elaine Thornton Thomasson, 70, of Danburg Street, Tignall, wife of Wayne Thomasson, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Thomasson was born January 20, 1944 in Washington, GA to the late Thomas P. and Nina Walker Thornton. Mrs. Thomasson was employed by Belk Gallant Department Stores from 1966-2001. She served as the manager...

Brenda Kay Perry Waters

Brenda Kay Perry Waters

August 29, 2014

Ms. Brenda Kay Perry Waters, 62, of Yancey Road, Arnoldsville, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014, at Gentiva Hospice in Athens Regional Medical Center. Ms. Waters was born in Athens on October 7, 1951, to Edna Ruth Compton Perry and the late Cecil Carl Perry. She was a former home health care aide and a member of New Haven...

Jerrel Wilton Gentry

Jerrel Wilton Gentry

August 28, 2014

Mr. Jerrel Wilton Gentry, 74, of Ware Street Hartwell, GA passed away Thursday August 28, 2014 at Hart Care Center. Mr. Gentry was born May 12, 1940 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Wilton Gentry and Cleo Teague Gentry. He was a retired long haul driver. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters Vicky Todd and Susan Thurman...

Jackie Delayne Gilley

Jackie Delayne Gilley

August 27, 2014

Mrs. Jackie Delayne Garner Gilley, 61, of Colbert Danielsville Road, Danielsvile, GA passed away Wednesday August 27, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Gilley was born June 16, 1953 in Athens, GA to the late Jack Garner and Gladys Arnold Garner. She was a retired certified nursing assistant. Left to cherish her memories are a son Heath Gilley of Danielsville, GA;...

Christopher Donald Parnell

Christopher Donald Parnell

August 27, 2014

Mr. Christopher Donald Parnell, 38, of Gills Point Road, Tignall, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, in Taliaferro County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Parnell was born in Greenwood, SC on January 15, 1976 to Roy Donald Parnell and Helen Summers Parnell. He was employed with Broad River Septic Services. Left to cherish his memories...

Linda Worley Hartless

Linda Worley Hartless

August 26, 2014

Mrs. Linda Hartless, age 66, resident of Swainsboro, died Tuesday afternoon, August 26, at her residence . Linda was born in Abbeville, SC daughter of the late Otto and Anna C. Worley. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers- Melvin and Horace Worley, sister-Mae Meguiar. She had lived in Swainsboro for 26 years. Ms. Hartless had been employed...

Jeanne Fisher Bennett

Jeanne Fisher Bennett

August 26, 2014

Mary "Jeanne" Fisher Bennett passed on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. She was surrounded by family and her pastor Matt Henning. Jeanne was preceded in death by her brothers Robert and Michael Fisher. She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Robin), Phillip (Linda), and David (Tracy), and daughter Kerri. She has ten grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Jeanne lived a life...

Nelle McWhorter Ashby

Nelle McWhorter Ashby

August 25, 2014

Nelle McWhorter Ashby, 76, of Summerville, SC, wife of Dr. William T. Ashby, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Hospice of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Funeral services will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church,...