Obituaries
William Maxwell "Max" Glenn
October 21, 2023
William “Max” Glenn, 66, of Athens, GA passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on October 21, 2023 after a brief illness. The son of the late Radford Glenn and surviving Mary Saxon Glenn of Elberton, GA, Max is survived by his wife of 37 years, Wendy Campbell Glenn, his two daughters Ashley and Logan Glenn, beloved dog Boo,...
Tony Lee Bryant
October 21, 2023
Tony Lee Bryant was born in Elberton, GA, on November 15, 1957. He passed away on October 21, 2023, in Athens, GA.
If you knew Tony, you knew he enjoyed life's simple pleasures: a good home-cooked meal eaten with family, an afternoon nap on the couch, an evening watching the Braves or Georgia Bulldogs, reminiscing on days gone by. You...
Linda Carol Clark Simpson
October 21, 2023
Mrs. Linda ‘Carol’ Clark Simpson, 78, of Pembroke Circle, Elberton, formerly of Athens, wife of the late Harvey M. Simpson, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Carol was born in Elberton on February 24, 1945, daughter of the late William Eugene “Bill” Clark and Beryl Juliette Acker Clark. She was a graduate of Elbert...
Gail Eberhart
October 19, 2023
Mrs. Gail Eberhart, age 79 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at Anmed Medical Center on October 19, 2023.
She was born on November 12, 1943 in Guyton, GA to the late Mr. Horace Eberhart and Mrs. Ollie Jean Ayers Eberhart. She was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church and attended Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a child...
Jeffrey Mark "Jeff" Garrett
October 18, 2023
Jeffrey Mark “Jeff” Garrett, age 60, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his residence, with his loving family by his side.
Jeff was born in Elberton to the late Loyd Daniel Garrett and Charlotte Madden Garrett. He was the retired president and owner of Custom Granite Interiors, Inc. for 33 years.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years,...
Bivins Lavernne "Tookie" Swords
October 18, 2023
Mr. Bivins Lavernne “Tookie” Swords, 85, of Washington Highway, Elberton, husband of the late Dolores Elizabeth “Dee” Isom Swords, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Swords was born in Elberton on January 3, 1938, son of the late Bivins Carithers "Buck" Swords and Allie Sue Smith Swords. He was a proud 1956 graduate of...
Shirley Ruth Blackmon Anderson
October 18, 2023
On Wednesday morning, October 18, 2023, while in the comfort of her Middleton, Georgia home and surrounded by the love of family, Mrs. Shirley Ruth Blackmon Anderson entered into the sweet presence of Jesus. She was 88 years old.
Born in Elberton on June 18, 1935, Shirley was one of nine children. The family moved back and forth between Stone...
Ebbie Mae Hall
October 18, 2023
Mrs. Ebbie Mae Sayer Hall, 80, of Miller Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Mrs. Hall was born March 30, 1943 in Royston, GA to John Sayer and Otis Odell Craft Sayer. She was of the Baptist and was retired from Pilgrims Pride.
She is survived by her daughter: Deborah Lynn Hall of Elberton, GA; and sisters:...
John George Kirkdoffer
October 17, 2023
John George “Dobber” Kirkdoffer, age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
John was born in West Memphis, Arkansas where everyone was called by their first name along with their middle name. He later moved to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains where he spent more than 20 years with the Fannin County Road...
Ronald Lee Lahr, Sr.
October 17, 2023
Mr. Ronald Lee Lahr, Sr., 79, of Bay Street, Millen, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at PruittHealth at Washington.
Mr. Lahr was born in Santa Cruiz, CA on July 10, 1944, son of the late William Arthur Lahr and Anna Mae Bishop Lahr. He was a truck driver having retired from JB Hunt and a veteran...
Ralph Curtis "Judge" Fleming
October 17, 2023
Mr. Ralph Curtis “Judge” Fleming, age 84, of Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Hartwell Health & Rehab.
Mr. Fleming was born in Bowman on September 13, 1939, son of the late Arrie Washington Johnson Fleming and Clara Bell Edwards Fleming. He worked as an equipment operator having retired from the Elbert County Road Department. A simple...
Artie Snow
October 16, 2023
Arthur “Artie” Lee Snow, age 51, La Cygne Kansas passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Artie was born on April 15th, 1972 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Larry E. and Judith K. (Button) Snow. Artie was united in marriage to Carla Wade on November 9th, 1991 (Deer Camp). They moved to...
Keith Franklin Rucker
October 16, 2023
Mr. Keith Franklin Rucker, 59, of Jaudon Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Rucker was born October 13, 1964 in Elberton, GA to George Dixon Rucker and Eva Bradford Rucker. He was a retired industrial maintenance technician in the granite industry.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years Martha Fowler Rucker;...
Darwyn E. Kelley
October 16, 2023
On Monday, October 16, 2023, LTC Darwyn E. Kelley, Ret., ARNG, 84, of Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, GA was met at the gates of heaven by his devoted wife Barbara who peacefully received her reward a year earlier.
Mr. Kelley was born on November 27, 1938, in Elberton, GA to J. William (Bill) Kelley and Belle Booth Kelley. He...
Billy Jack Anderson
October 13, 2023
Mr. Billy Jack Anderson, 79, of Salem Road, Royston, husband of Jannie Lavonda Smith Anderson, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.
Mr. Anderson was born in Morgan County on September 28, 1944, son of the late Joe Cal Anderson and Inez Conner Anderson. He was a member of Pennington Chapel Church and retired...
Charisse "Sherry" Moore
October 13, 2023
Mrs. Charisse Michelle “Sherry” Nix Moore, 67, of Cherokee Dr. Bowman, GA passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Mrs. Moore was born August 16, 1956 in Germany to Billy Charles Nix and Mary Ann Holland Stadler. She was of the Catholic faith and worked at Food Lion in Royston.
She is survived by her husband: Russell...
Eva Mae Maskew
October 13, 2023
Ms. Eva Mae Mincey Maskew, 71, of Millstone Church Rd. Carlton, GA formerly of Elberton, GA passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Ms. Maskew was born June 21, 1952 in Elberton, GA to Horace and Nadene Ray Mincey and step-daughter to the late Thomas Phillip Moon.
Eva was a graduate of Elbert County High School...
James "Jim" Gary Cash
October 12, 2023
James Gary “Jim” Cash, age 82, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 following an extended illness.
Jim was born in Athens and lived in Marietta before moving to Elberton. He was the owner of Cash Heating and Air and later worked for R&B Heating and Air. He was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church.
Jim loved life. He...
Harry Walton Anderson
October 12, 2023
Harry Walton Anderson of Hull, Georgia, stepped into glory on October 12, 2023, at the age of 84. A native of Elbert County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Harry Herbert Anderson and Addie Louise Field Anderson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lanier Anderson. Mr. Anderson graduated from Elbert County High School, Class of 1957. He also...
Allen George Nicas (Courtesy)
October 11, 2023
Allen George Nicas, 91, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away on October 11, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1932, in Astoria, New York. Allen was a loving and loyal individual who never met a stranger. He had a witty personality and a genuine love for people.
Allen is survived by his daughter, Amanda Nicas Widener, his granddaughter Anna Bunch...
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