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Carol Kantala Burns

Carol Kantala Burns

Nov 26, 2013

Carol Kantala Burns' life's journey ended on November 26th at the age of 62 after 6 years of battling breast cancer. She was the daughter of Sara Tatum Kantala, and the late Matthew Walter Kantala, Jr, of Elberton, Georgia, wife of James Dean Burns and mother of Sara Emily Burns of Snellville, Georgia. Survivors also include her brother, Matthew Walter...

Kathryn Claire Carter

Kathryn Claire Carter

Nov 25, 2013

Kathryn Claire Derocher Carter, 90, of North Street, Crawford, Georgia widow of the late Maynard A. Carter passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at her home. Born January 18, 1923 in Randolf, Massachusetts to the late Edmund Derocher and Kathryn Maguire Derocher. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter Jane Kelly of Crawford, Georgia; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren....

Evelyn Anna Van Meurs Talbot

Evelyn Anna Van Meurs Talbot

Nov 25, 2013

Mrs. Evelyn Anna Van Meurs Talbot, 93, of Russell Pointe Drive, Elberton, wife of the late Thomas Talbot, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013, at Abbeville Nursing Home in Abbeville, SC. Mrs. Talbot was born in Rochester, NY on November 6, 1920, to the late Jacob Karl Van Meurs and Anna Barbara Miller Van Meurs. She was a homemaker...

Maephene S. Voyles

Maephene S. Voyles

Nov 25, 2013

Mrs. Maephene S. Voyles, age 66, of Martin, lost her battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord Monday, November 25, 2013 at Hartwell Health Care. Born July 16, 1947, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Ruby (Seymore) Farmer . She retired from Coats and Clark as a winder. Mrs. Voyles was...

Alice Scott Childs

Alice Scott Childs

Nov 22, 2013

Alice Ruth Scott Childs, age 97, of Elberton, Georgia passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013.Born August 3, 1916 in Abbeville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Orr Scott and Martha Jane Moore Scott.She was the oldest living member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Mrs. Childs is survived by her children: William O. (Linda) Childs, Julia Faye...

Peggy Louise Eaves

Peggy Louise Eaves

Nov 22, 2013

Ms. Peggy Louise Eaves, 56, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013, at Nancy Hart Health Care surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was born to the late Charles P. (Beffy) Eaves and the late Mrs. Martha King Eaves on February 13, 1957. She owned and operated the Rock Branch Beauty and Barber Shop in the Rock Branch...

James Everett House

James Everett House

Nov 22, 2013

Mr. James Everett House, 58, of Cactus Road, Lavonia, husband of Barbara Ann Ramey House, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013, at his residence. Mr. House was born in Fulton County on February 6, 1955, to the late Felix Major and Mary Bradford House. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Barbara Ann Ramey House of the home;...

Margaret Millie Munday

Margaret Millie Munday

Nov 21, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Millie Patton Munday, 66, of Elberton Road Lexington, Georgia, wife of Larry Edward Munday, Sr., passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at her home. Mrs. Munday was born in Athens, Georgia on September 5, 1947, to the late Thomas Patton, Sr. and Janie Bridges Patton. Margaret dedicated her life helping others whether it was at work as...

Gladys Wall Callaway

Gladys Wall Callaway

Nov 21, 2013

Mrs. Gladys Cornelia Wall Callaway, age 99, of Elberton, was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at Spring Valley Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for more than three years. Mrs. Callaway was born in Elbert County on October 5, 1914, to the late Paul Walton Wall and Mattie Lou Harper...

Christine Eileen Coolidge

Christine Eileen Coolidge

Nov 18, 2013

Christine Eileen Jurk Coolidge, 60, of 55 Fowler Street Canon, Georgia passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at her home. Born August 16, 1953 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to the late Rollie Jurk and Mickie Jurk. She was self employed. Left to cherish her memories are her sons Josh Jurk of Colorado and Lucas Coolidge of Nevada; siblings Scott...

Eddie Lee Smith

Eddie Lee Smith

Nov 18, 2013

Eddie Lee Smith, 57, of Old Wildcat Bridge Road, Danielsville, Georgia passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia. Born March 7, 1956 in Royston, Georgia to the late Steve Smith and Lottie Fleeman Smith. He was a former National Guardsman and had previously worked in the home construction and paving. Left to cherish...

Frances Smith Britt

Frances Smith Britt

Nov 17, 2013

Mrs. Frances Smith Britt, 77, of Stoney Ridge Road, Washington, formerly of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late James E. Britt, Sr., passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Britt was born in Franklin County, May 14, 1936, to the late Walter Lee Smith and Monnie Pearson Smith. She was a homemaker and a member...

Terry Elberhardt Bradford

Terry Elberhardt Bradford

Nov 13, 2013

Mr. Terry Elberhardt Bradford, 49, of Wyche Circle, Elberton, GA, husband of Vicki Ramona Evans Bradford, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Bradford was born in Elbert County, GA on July 4, 1964, to Horace and Rosa Lee Coker Bradford. He was a member of Elberton Church of God and a retired stone cutter. Left...

Jacob Thurman Powell

Jacob Thurman Powell

Nov 13, 2013

Jacob Thurman Powell, 59, of Eller Road, Commerce, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Cobb Healthcare Center in Comer, Georgia. Born December 21, 1953 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Clifford Powell and the late Iris Thurman Powell. He was the former a Maintenance Mechanic from the wood & lumber industry. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters...

Moina Mathews Johnson

Moina Mathews Johnson

Nov 8, 2013

Mrs. Frances Moina Mathews "Mo" Johnson, age 69, of Pine Knoll Drive, Elberton, wife of David P. Johnson, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was born on March 27, 1944, in Lexington to the late George and Frances Holmes Mathews. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and Respiratory Therapist from Elbert Memorial Hospital...

Faye Mccall Herring

Faye Mccall Herring

Nov 6, 2013

Mrs. Linda 'Faye' McCall Herring, 63, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, wife of the late T. Jerry Herring, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at Heardmont Nursing Home following an extended battle with cancer. Born in Wilkes County on November 2, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Albert McCall, Sr. and Sarah Willie House McCall....

Charlie Roth

Charlie Roth

Nov 5, 2013

Mr. Charlie Lucrie Theodore Roth, Jr., 88, of Carlton, passed away November 5, 2013, at his home. He was born in Wilkes County on October 6, 1925 to the late Charlie Lucrie Theodoreand Lottie Jeanette Patrick Roth. Mr. Roth was retired form the granite business. He worked many years for Coggins Industries as a Polisher and Burner operator. Mr. Roth...

Kathleen T. Lunsford

Kathleen T. Lunsford

Nov 3, 2013

Kathleen Taylor Lunsford, age 97, of Elberton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013.Born August 4, 1916 in Elbert County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Betty Taylor.She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lunsford is survived by her children: Roberta Isom of Elberton, Ralph Lunsford of Elberton, Horace Lunsford (Jane) of Elberton,...

Donald Hall

Donald Hall

Nov 3, 2013

Mr. Donald Julian Hall, 66, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Spring Valley Nursing Home. Mr. Hall was born in Royston, Georgia to the late Joel and Jeanette Barton Hall.He was married for over 42 years to his wife,Elaine Scott Hall. Mr. Hall worked for Rucker Trucking throughout his life,and was a member of Woodlawn United...

James Harry Penland

James Harry Penland

Nov 2, 2013

Mr. James Harry Penland, 90, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Spring Valley Nursing Home. Mr. Penland was born in North Carolina to the late Gordon and Edna Penland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Penland, and a son, Tony Penland. He spent his life as a furniture builder,and thoroughly enjoyed outdoor activities...

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