Obituaries

Tanja Lashun Robinson

Tanja Lashun Robinson

June 24, 2023

Tanja Robinson, 50, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Athens, Georgia. She was born on February 11, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tanja was a graduate of Fulton County High School and went on to attend Alabama State University. She was known for her hilarious and lovable personality. Tanja was an intelligent and social person who had a passion for...

DeeDee Cleveland Roberts

DeeDee Cleveland Roberts

June 21, 2023

Denise (Dee Dee) Cleveland Roberts, 60, passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023.  Dee Dee was a native of Elbert County born to the late Embry Dennis Cleveland and Jane Parham Cleveland.  She was a graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School and received her LPN from Athens Technical College.  She was a member of the Ruckersville United Methodist Church.

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Chrissy Davis Hardy

Chrissy Davis Hardy

June 20, 2023

Hicks Funeral Home is announcing for Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home of Winston Salem, North Carolina in the death of Chrissy Davis Hardy who passed away June 20, 2023, at the age of 42.  She is survived locally by her mother in law and father in law, Karen and Bob Hardy.  

Chrissy lived life fully, passionately, and vividly. She did not...

Mary Alice Mulkey Barfield

Mary Alice Mulkey Barfield

June 20, 2023

Mrs. Mary Alice Mulkey Barfield, age 85, of Barfield Drive, Elberton, entered into the sweet presence of Jesus on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

The second of seven children born to the late Erma Rebecca Ransom Mulkey and Willard Efford Mulkey, Mary grew up in Atlanta. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, and bookkeeper...

Donald Russell Cleveland

Donald Russell Cleveland

June 18, 2023

Mr. Donald Russell Cleveland, 88, of the Rock Branch Community, Elberton, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his home.

Born on January 9, 1935 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Cade Cleveland and Anne Burriss Cleveland. Mr. Cleveland was a retired machine operator and mechanic in the textile industry, and was a Farmer all his life....

John Victor Jones

John Victor Jones

June 18, 2023

Mr. John Victor Jones, born on April 6, 1938, in Rochester, NY, peacefully passed away in his home in Clarkesville, GA, on June 18th, 2023. 

He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jeanie Jones, and a loving father to his daughter, Shawna Jones. John's strong personality and presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of...

Thiago Alexander Lopez

Thiago Alexander Lopez

June 17, 2023

Thiago Alexander Lopez, age one month old, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Duke Children's Hospital and Heath Center in Durham, NC. After struggling with a congenital heart disease, he passed peacefully from the arms of his parents into the arms of Jesus.

Thiago is the son of Jesse and Rebecca Ingram Lopez of Inman, SC....

Carol Joyce Partridge Hatley

Carol Joyce Partridge Hatley

June 17, 2023

Mrs. Carol ‘Joyce’ Partridge Hatley, 80, wife of James Lewis “Jim” Hatley, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her residence on Sherard Street in Calhoun Falls, SC.

She was born in Calhoun Falls, SC on March 1, 1943, daughter of the late Curtis Chester Partridge and Etta Elizabeth Wideman Partridge. Aside from working in various sewing plants...

James Yipte Crowe

James Yipte Crowe

June 17, 2023

Mr. James Yipte Crowe, 74, of Veribest Rd. Carlton, GA passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Crowe was born November 19, 1948 in Macon, GA to James Edward Crowe and Mary Frances Hightower Crowe. He was of the Baptist Faith, an U.S. Navy Veteran and was a retired truck driver.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting...

Joseph Ronald Karpinsky

Joseph Ronald Karpinsky

June 15, 2023

Mr. Joseph Ronald Karpinsky, 77, of Cromer Rd. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the GA War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, GA.

Mr. Karpinksky was born December 2, 1945 in Uniontown, PA. He was a retired Federal Mine Inspector and was a U.S. Marines Veteran.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Courtney Karpinsky of...

Mawsa Burleen Walls

Mawsa Burleen Walls

June 15, 2023

Ms. Mawsa Burleen Walls, 89, of Yancey Rd. Arnoldsville, GA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Ms. Walls was born August 17, 1933 in Cameron, NC to Harvey Horne and Bertha Mae Shaw.

She is survived by her children: Dale Murchison of Sanford, NC, Donna Brogdan of Danielsville, GA, Shirley Walls of Mayesville, GA; grandchildren: Robby Murchison, Tony Murchison, Dana Bergman, Davida...

Martha Ellen "Marty" Barker

Martha Ellen "Marty" Barker

June 13, 2023

Martha Ellen Barker, 64, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on June 13, 2023, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Born on March 22, 1959, Marty was a loving grandmother who adored spending time with her family. She was known for her silly and adventurous personality and love for animals and the beach. Marty enjoyed fishing, reading, music, and road trips.

Marty...

Steve  Allan Holcomb

Steve Allan Holcomb

June 12, 2023

Mr. Steve Allan Holcomb, 70, of Berkeley Rd. Carlton, GA passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Holcomb was born December 2, 1952 in Athens, GA to Jeff Spencer Holcomb and Sara Rebecca Little Holcomb. He was a member of Colbert Living Waters Holiness Church and was a dump truck driver.

He is survived by his daughter: Sarah Chumbler...

Anthony Ray Calhoun

Anthony Ray Calhoun

June 11, 2023

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Ray Calhoun, 50, of Dewy Rose Rd. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Mr. Calhoun was born October 27, 1972 in Royston, GA to Roy Hilton Calhoun, Sr. and Martha Jane Bellew Calhoun. He worked as a high voltage lineman throughout the United States.

He is survived by his parents; Roy Hilton Calhoun, Sr. and Martha...

Vickie Lynne Reynolds

Vickie Lynne Reynolds

June 10, 2023

Ms. Vickie Lynne White Reynolds, 62, of Mae Dr. Danielsville, GA passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Ms. Reynolds was born June 18, 1960 in Newnan, GA to Richard White and Etta Joyce Teal White. 

She is survived by her son: Adam Beal; siblings: Richard White, Annette Osborn, Audrey Joyce White and her caregiver James Bond, Sr.

Ms. Reynolds wishes were to be...

Deborah Thornton Sanders

Deborah Thornton Sanders

June 9, 2023

Deborah Thornton Sanders, age 72, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.

Deborah was born in Elberton to the late R.D. Thornton and Rachel McCurley Thornton.  She was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church.

A kind and generous person, Deborah always put others above herself.  She will be most remembered for her “Bless your hearts,” her phone calls, and her...

Wanda Joyce McConnell England

Wanda Joyce McConnell England

June 3, 2023

Wanda Joyce McConnell England, age 72, passed away in Elberton, GA, on Saturday, June 3, 2023.   

Wanda was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on June 7, 1950 and was the first of 7 children born to Louise Victoria McConnell and Carl Richard McConnell. Family moved to Ft Lauderdale, Florida when Wanda was a child, and she lived there most of...

Freta Sue Wilbanks Dalton

Freta Sue Wilbanks Dalton

June 2, 2023

Mrs. Freta 'Sue' Wilbanks Dalton, age 76, of Dillard Drive, Dewy Rose, wife of the late Loyd Donald Dalton, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Sue was born in Jefferson on April 19, 1947, daughter of the late Bee Hawk Wilbanks and Dessie Evelyn Turk Wilbanks. She was retired from Cobb Health Care Center in Comer where she worked as...

Patti Dean Socher

Patti Dean Socher

May 31, 2023

“…and more, much more…I did it, I did it my way…”

Patti Dean Socher, age 89, of Cocoa, FL, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her daughter's home in Elberton, GA following a brief battle with cancer. Her last days were spent surrounded by the love of her family, and she died peacefully with them at her side.

Patti...

William Jordan Louis Ciccio

William Jordan Louis Ciccio

May 27, 2023

William “Jordan” Louis Ciccio, age 23, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

Jordan was born in Elberton on July 26, 1999. He was a 2017 graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School and furthered his education by attending Athens Technical College. Jordan’s outgoing personality always caused him to be the life of the party...