Obituaries
Kerry Lane Bridges
May 4, 2023
Mr. Kerry Lane Bridges passed away on May 4th 2023 doing what he enjoyed most.
Born on July 1st 1967 to the late G. Lamar Bridges Jr. and Sheryl Maxine Bridges. He graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1985.
Kerry worked as a plumber for several years and would always help anyone in need. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and...
Kendrick Shane Teasley
May 1, 2023
Mr. Kendrick Shane Teasley, affectionately known as “Kenny”, was born in Royston, GA on August 11, 1975. He entered into rest in Elberton, GA on May 1, 2023, reaching the age of 47 years, 8 months, and 21 days.
Kenny was educated in the Elbert County, GA and Franklin County, GA School Systems, and was currently working at Lake Foods in...
Andrew Tyler Wilder
Apr 30, 2023
Mr. Andrew Tyler Wilder, 31, of S. Pecan St., entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home.
He was born in Athens, Ga., on September 24, 1991. He was the son of Barry Wilder and of the late Tammy Moon Wilder. He had lived in Wilkes County for most of his life, and was a member of...
William Wayne Poss
Apr 30, 2023
Mr. William ‘Wayne’ Poss, 77, of Rayle, GA, died on Sunday, April 30, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Rayle, GA on July 7, 1945, the 7th of 8 children born to Henry Millard Poss and Sallie Mae Sherrer Poss of Wilkes County, GA. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara...
Evelyn Elease Reece Bell
Apr 28, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Elease Reece Bell, age 84, of Lavonia, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Heardmont Nursing Home in Elberton.
Mrs. Bell was born in Atlanta on August 11, 1938, daughter of the late Lester William Reece and Carrie Lee Holbert Reece. She and her husband, John, were the parents of two children: the late Marny Dane Bell...
Stanley Warren Garland
Apr 28, 2023
Mr. Stanley Warren Garland, 63, of Davis Rd. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Garland was born March 17, 1960 in Atlanta, GA to M. Garland and Lettie Ruth Page Garland.
He is survived by his children: Josh Garland of Dewy Rose, GA, Julie Shirley of Commerce, GA; parents: M. Garland and Lettie Ruth...
Teresa Lynn Tucker
Apr 27, 2023
Teresa Lynn Tucker, age 57, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Teresa was born in Loganville to the late William Gerald Tucker and Joyce Ann Carter Tucker. She will be remembered for her giving heart and her devout faith. She is survived by her two children, Alicia Tucker (Cody Conn) of Colorado and Steven Neese of...
Benny Nelson Locke
Apr 27, 2023
Mr. Benny ‘Nelson’ Locke, 79, of Sam Tate Road, Elberton, GA, husband of Edna Rebecca “Becky” Tate Locke, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA.
Nelson was born in Elberton, GA on September 15, 1943, youngest son of the late Grover Cleveland “Pete” Locke and Sara Nell Seymour Locke, and is also...
John Davis
Apr 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of John M. Davis of Elberton, Georgia announces his passing at 84 years of age on April 26th, 2023. Mr. Davis is survived by his former wife Mrs. Jewel C. Davis. Mr. Davis will be lovingly remembered by his children Larry (Linette) Davis, Barry Davis, Tim (Cindy) Davis, Joey (Heidi) Davis, Cindy...
April Ellerbee
Apr 25, 2023
April Melissa Ellerbee, age 48, of Comer, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 following a long time battle with seizures.
April was born in Athens and became an RN- working in Oglethorpe and Elbert Counties before becoming disabled.
April is survived by her husband, Jeremy Ellerbee; step children, Addison Ellerbee and Leland Ellerbee; mother in law, Kathy Ellerbee;...
Thomas Lamar Yeargin
Apr 22, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Lamar Yeargin, age 89, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 in his residence under the care of Agape Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born in Elberton to the late George L. and Susie Perry Yeargin and graduated from Elbert County High School. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he worked in...
Stephanie Hudson Wilbon
Apr 20, 2023
Mrs. Stephanie Darlene Hudson Wilbon, 56, of S. Webb Street, Hartwell, wife of Willie "Stony" Wilbon, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Wilbon was born in Royston, GA on February 24, 1967 to Zelma R. Hudson and the late Richard Hudson.
Stephanie is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Willie C. Wilbon...
William Brandon Lee Whitaker
Apr 13, 2023
William Brandon Lee Whitaker, 17 years old, peacefully entered into the presence of Jesus on Thursday morning, April 13, 2023, while surrounded by the love of his family. Brandon’s last days were spent at Augusta University Medical Center where he and his family were treated with the utmost respect and dignity, and the family will forever be grateful for the...
Jack Harmon Beaupre
Apr 11, 2023
Mr. Jack Harmon Beaupre, 73, husband of 19 years to Phyllis McCracken Beaupre, passed away at his home on Apricot Lane in Hartwell on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
A native of Barre, Vermont, Jack lived in various places across the United States before settling in Hartwell. Known as a "Mr. Fix-It-All", there were very few things that Jack could not...
Lauren Elizabeth Slocumbe
Apr 10, 2023
Lauren Elizabeth Slocumbe, age 32, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend to all who knew her and had an amazing ability to make people laugh. She had a passion for both literature and the arts. She became an avid reader beginning when her father read the Harry Potter series to her...
Patricia B. Seymour
Apr 8, 2023
Patricia B. Seymour born in Bowman, GA June 27, 1937 passed peacefully and quietly from natural causes on April 8, 2023 at The Orchard at Athens in Georgia.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Anita Patricia Cabada, brother William Seymour, sisters Judy Seigler and Lynn Herndon, and is preceded in death by her parents William and Pauline Seymour, brother Tyler...
Doris Pauline Adams Baker
Apr 6, 2023
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, after 91 years of blessed life, Doris Pauline Adams Baker left her loved ones on this earth, to dwell with her Lord and her many many family members and friends, who have already completed that journey.
Doris always said she lived a fairytale life. Raised in Fulton County by loving Christian parents, Frank Lawrence Adams and...
Phyllis Hall Stone
Apr 5, 2023
Mrs. Phyllis Hall Stone, age 61 of Savannah, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Warthen, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Debbie Giles will officiate. The family will receive friends on the...
Richard Everette House
Apr 5, 2023
Mr. Richard Everette House, 94, of Elberton and formerly of Carlton, husband of 68 years to the late Mae Chapman House, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. House was born in Quitman County on January 9, 1929, the youngest child of the late Robert Fulton House and Gladys Echols House. He graduated from Tignall High School...
Doris Louise Kidd Dixon
Apr 5, 2023
Mrs. Doris Louise Kidd Dixon, 85, of Seymour Road, Bowman, wife of the late James Horace “Jimmy” Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her brother’s residence.
Mrs. Dixon was born in Bowman on August 11, 1937, and lived all of her life there. She was a graduate of Bowman High School where she played basketball. After working at...
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