Obituaries
Kevin "Shoe" Atkinson
Sep 4, 2024
Mr. Kevin Joseph "Shoe" Atkinson, 66, of Twisting Hill Dr. Eatonton, GA passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Atkinson was born September 23, 1957 in Boston, MA to Rufus Atkinson and Mary Sheild Atkinson. He was an trash truck driver for Waste Pro Management working the Elberton route.
He is survived by his fiancee' Janice "Jann" Morgan Stigall;...
Mary Carolyn Sorrow
Sep 3, 2024
Mrs. Mary Carolyn Harris Sorrow, 81, of Stillwater Rd. Lavonia, GA passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.
Mrs. Sorrow was born February 26, 1943 in Royston, GA to Walter Harris and Geneva Williams Harris. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter: Teresa Guilford; sons: Jeff Stowe, Danny Stowe and numerous grandchildren and...
Esther Dye Woodard
Sep 1, 2024
Mrs. Esther Mae Dye Woodard, 92, entered into rest on Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Esther was born in Elberton, GA, on July 27, 1932 the daughter of the late Floyd Seaborn Dye Sr. and Ruby Inez Smith Dye.
A true southern lady, Esther graduated from Falling Creek School class of 1949, which was the last class to finish high...
Joyce Croson McDowell
Sep 1, 2024
Mrs. Joyce Croson McDowell, 83, of Pressman Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. McDowell was born in Virginia on June 18, 1941 to Eugene Croson and Pauline McCauley Croson. She was a payroll secretary for a Architect-Engineering Company.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
No services are planned at this time.
Berry Funeral...
Brian Keith Chastain
Aug 31, 2024
Brian Keith Chastain, age 62, of Mt. Washington, Kentucky returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1961, in Elberton, Georgia to James Charles and Linda (Johnson) Chastain. He was preceded in death by his sister, Regina Carole Chastain.
In addition to his parents, he leaves to cherish his memory his children, Keith...
William Luke Anthony
Aug 31, 2024
William Luke Anthony moved to his heavenly home on August 31, 2024, at the age of 92, to join his beloved wife, Sue Jane Williams Anthony.
He was the son of the late Olin Matthew Anthony and Ruby Pearl Wills Anthony of Jackson County Georgia.
He is survived by his children: Susan Nadine Anthony Wright and her husband Dwain of Madison, AL,...
David Robert Fleming
Aug 30, 2024
Mr. David Robert Fleming, 63, of Fortson St. Royston, GA passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Mr. Fleming was born in Hartwell, GA on December 13, 1960 to George Washington Fleming and Betty Jo Madden Fleming. He was a retired Heating and Air Technician as well as a electrician and plumber.
He is survived by his wife Diana...
Roger Owen Childs
Aug 30, 2024
Mr. Roger Owen Childs, 85 of Childston Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Childs was born in Elberton, GA on August 26, 1939 to William Calvin Childs and Orelia McGee Childs. He was a faithful member of Bethel E Baptist Church since his childhood. Roger was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and...
Donna Thompson Phillips
Aug 30, 2024
Mrs. Donna Thompson Phillips, 66, of Robinwood Lane, Elberton, GA wife of Ronald Phillips passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Donna was born July 18, 1958 in Elberton, GA to Clyde S. Thompson and Valerie Ruff Thompson. She was a member of Believers Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Her...
Terry Wayne Black
Aug 29, 2024
Mr. Terry Wayne Black, 55, husband of 17 years to Melissa Suzanne Wilson Black, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home on Lake Hartwell, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born in Royston on October 29, 1968, Terry was a son of Jamie Dell “Blue” and Mary Ann Driver Black, and the late...
Mary Thomas Crittendon
Aug 26, 2024
Miss Mary Thomas Crittendon, 76, of Elberton, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Magnolia Estates, her residence for the past eight years.
The only child of the late Thomas Robert Crittendon and Dessie Colvard Crittendon, Mary Thomas was born in Elberton on August 3, 1948. Following graduation from Elberton High School, she attended...
Helen Annette Rackley Seagraves
Aug 25, 2024
Ms. Helen Annette Rackley Seagraves, of Hull, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, two days after her 77th birthday.
Born on August 23, 1947, in Jasper, Helen was a daughter of the late James W. Rackley and Leartis Rackley. She worked in the cleaning industry for many years. Helen loved to fish, cut grass, and tend to her flowers.
Surviving are...
Jacqueline E. Douglas Gale
Aug 22, 2024
Mrs. Jacqueline E. Douglas Gale, 98, of Springdale Park, Washington, wife of the late William J. "Bill" Gale, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. Gale was born in Lake City, FL on July 10, 1926, daughter of the late John Frederick Douglas and Elsie Bragg Douglas. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are two sons: Doug Gale of...
Misty Dawn Charping Brown
Aug 20, 2024
Ms. Misty Dawn Charping Brown, 48, of Martin, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Ms. Charping was born in Anderson, SC on October 17, 1975, daughter of Paul Brown and Frances Louise Holmes Charping. Misty was raised in the home of her uncle and aunt, Carl and Shirley Gray. She was employed by McDonalds...
Melanie LaShawn Burton
Aug 17, 2024
Miss Melanie LaShawn Burton, 44, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her residence.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Miss Melanie LaShawn Burton.
Jessie Angeline "Ann" Dudley Chavis
Aug 17, 2024
Mrs. Jessie Angeline “Ann” Dudley Chavis, 81, of Petersburg Road, Elberton, wife of 19 years to the late Joseph Edward “Ed” Chavis, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her residence.
Ann was born in Madison County on July 29, 1943, daughter of the late Reuben Estee Dudley and Jessie Bell Ray Dudley. She was a member of Corinth Congregational...
Frankie Alewine McDonald
Aug 15, 2024
Mrs. Frankie McDonald, 70, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away Thursday August 15, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on August 7, 1954, in Athens, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Willie Alewine and the late Melba Fields. She was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Wimburn of South Carolina; brother, Willie (Buck) Alewine of Hull-Sanford, Georgia;...
William Steve Boswell
Aug 15, 2024
Mr. William Steve Boswell, 80, of Bobby Brown State Park Road, Elberton, husband of Annette Delores Worley Boswell, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his residence following a two-month battle with cancer.
Born in Greenwood, SC on October 22, 1943, William was the sixth of ten children of the late Dallas Hoyt Boswell and Montine Elizabeth Smith Boswell. He...
Jessica Lynn Pierce Bellew
Aug 14, 2024
Mrs. Jessica Lynn Pierce Bellew, 37, of Della Slaton Road, Comer, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Elberton.
Born in Athens on October 7, 1988, she was the middle of five children and a 2007 graduate of Madison County High School. A very loving person, Jessica was currently employed as a live-in caretaker for her dear friend, Mr. Leon....
Samuel Tyler Albro
Aug 10, 2024
Mr. Samuel Tyler Albro, 88, of Smithsonia-Colbert Road, Colbert, husband of the late Dorothy Anne Bailey Albro, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Albro was born in Windham, CT on March 31, 1936, son of the late Samuel Leonard Albro and Florence Schmeelk Albro. He was a small engine mechanic having retired from John Deere. A...
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