Obituaries
Eduardo Arsiga Martinez
January 8, 2025
Mr. Eduardo Arsiga Martínez, 65, of Dewy Rose, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
A native of Michoacan, Mexico, he worked as a construction contractor. He is preceded in death by his mother, María Martínez; and father, Lino Arsiga
Surviving are his wife, Evelia Franco; children: Eduardo Martínez, Emanuel Martínez, Edwin Martínez, Daniel Martínez, Edgar Martínez, Enrique Martínez, and Melissa Martinez...
Wanda Fay Miller Forrester
January 8, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Fay Miller Forrester, 87, formerly of Elberton, GA, wife of the late Rev. Gary Tylon “Bud” Forrester, Jr., passed away peacefully with her family around on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence in Auburn, GA.
Wanda was born in Louisville, KY on September 2, 1937, daughter of the late Ercy McCoy Miller, Sr. and Marie Decker Miller, and...
Charles J. Lankford
January 8, 2025
Mr. Charles J. Lankford, 76, of Pinetree Road, Danielsville, husband of Sandra Lankford, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Mr. Lankford was born in Union Point on October 22, 1948, son of the late Jessie Lankford and Agnus Turner Lankford. He was retired from the Public Works Department of Athens-Clarke County.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Sandra, are his siblings:...
Charles Rawson Rampey
January 6, 2025
Mr. Charles 'Rawson' Rampey, 98, of Elberton, husband of 65 to the late Bertha Mae Saxon Rampey, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at LifeCare of Gwinnett.
Mr. Rampey was born in Elberton on August 18, 1926, son of the late Raymond Riley Rampey and Ava Slay Rampey. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and a...
Ray Mattox
January 4, 2025
Mr. Ray Mattox, 80, of Centerville Road, Lexington, husband of the late Zelma Lee Noggle Mattox, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Brookside in Commerce.
Mr. Mattox was born in Lexington on July 19, 1944, son of the late Milton Parks Mattox and Annie Ruth Gunter Mattox. In addition to his work in textile and as a mechanic, Ray...
Linda Wynell Sanders Johnson
January 3, 2025
Ms. Linda Wynell Sanders Johnson, 76, of Clairmont Avenue, Elberton, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Heardmont Health & Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided since August 2024.
Linda was born in Elberton on March 29, 1948, the oldest of two children of Leonard ‘Joel’ Sanders and Doris Wynell Rhodes Sanders. Her parents and baby brother,...
Jimmy Roger Fleming
December 31, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Roger Fleming, 64, of East Paoli Road, Carlton, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Born in Elberton on December 10, 1960, Mr. Fleming dedicated many years of his life to his work as a train operator, retiring from Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Known for his dedication and strong work ethic, he...
Susan Lynn Campbell
December 29, 2024
Miss Susan Lynn Campbell, 52, of Sam Todd Road, Dewy Rose, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her residence.
Susan was born in Elberton on October 13, 1972, daughter of Bobbie Jo Rowland Campbell and the late Joe Augustus Campbell.
Surviving, in addition to her mother of the residence, are her brothers: Keith and Brenda Campbell and Mark Campbell; nieces...
Charles Colquitt Mann
December 27, 2024
In the early morning hours of Friday, the 27th of December 2024, Charles Colquitt Mann passed away while in the comfort of “Cogburn Hall”, his residence on Lexington Highway in Elberton, Georgia. Husband of the late Frances Ward Mann, he was one month shy of his 90th birthday.
Charles was born in Lyons, Georgia on the 27th of January, 1935, the...
Wendy Lee McLanahan
December 27, 2024
Wendy Lee McLanahan (Wendy Bella Wednesday), age 13, was born October 8, 2011, in Nashville, TN and passed December 27, 2024, in Elberton, GA. With her radiant spirit she brought endless amounts of love and light to all those she encountered.
From the start, she was one of a kind and it reached every aspect of her life, including her communication....
Martha Jane Jordan
December 26, 2024
Ms. Martha Jane Hooper Jordan, 81, of Paoli Road, Comer, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Comer Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Martha was born in Ila on January 18, 1943, daughter of the late J.H. Hooper and Monnie Jordan Hooper Lewallen. She was a retired operating room nurse after working for Dr. Thomas Montgomery for 20+ years.
Martha was dedicated...
Robert Daniel Rhodes
December 26, 2024
Mr. Robert Daniel “Dan” Rhodes, 67, of Indian Hill Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center.
Mr. Rhodes was born in Elbert County on August 11, 1957, son of the late Thomas Swift Rhodes and Sarah Rachel Vaughn Rhodes. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and worked in the granite quarry...
John Marshall Hendrick
December 25, 2024
John Marshall Hendrick of Watkinsville, GA, died on December 25, 2024.
Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Albert Plumer Hendrick and Mildred Barton Hendrick. John served in the US Army and retired from Bellsouth/AT&T.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Boswell Hendrick; daughters and sons in law: Sherryl and Wayne Austin and Cathy and Chad Stahlman; brother: Tim...
Brian Richard Fitzpatrick
December 25, 2024
Mr. Brian Richard Fitzpatrick, 72, of Macon, GA, passed away on Christmas Day 2024, at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, GA.
Brian was born in Tamaqua, PA on March 12, 1952, son of the late John Edward Fitzpatrick and Vanda Alvesta Oakes Fitzpatrick, and is a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Macon. He was a graduate of Willingham...
Patrick Lewis Hatcher
December 23, 2024
Mr. Patrick Lewis Hatcher entered into the presence of Lord on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Quiet Oak Health Care in Crawford, Georgia.
Mr. Hatcher was born in San Diego, California on March 19, 1959, son of the late Dr. Lewis Lamar Hatcher and Betty Weeks Hatcher. He was a 1978 graduate of Glynn Academy High Schook in Brunswick, Georgia.
Patrick is...
Charles Daniel "Chuck" Emmons
December 23, 2024
Mr. Charles Daniel Emmons, better known as “Chuck”, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Most recently a resident of Bowman, he was 64 years old.
Chuck was born in Iowa on August 1, 1960, son of the late Garland William Emmons, Jr. and Peggy Jeanette Carden Emmons. He was a mechanic having worked for many...
Thomas Lee Moon, Jr.
December 23, 2024
Mr. Thomas Lee Moon, Jr., 64, of Elberton, husband of Portia Williams Moon, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Moon was born in Elberton on June 24, 1960, son of Clara Perrin Moon and the late Thomas Lee Moon, Sr. He was a crane operator having worked in the granite industry.
Surviving, along with his wife and...
Terry Dock Dalton
December 23, 2024
Terry D. Dalton ran his final run and crossed the finish line as a winner at Jesus feet on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Terry was the owner of 3D Tops. He had a lifelong passion for stock car and drag racing. He was an extremely gifted cabinet maker. He invested many years in manufacturing at Eaton Corporation and Caterpillar. Though cars...
Annie Vivian Campbell
December 22, 2024
Miss Annie 'Vivian' Campbell, 99, of Elberton, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Miss Campbell was born in Atlanta on July 8, 1925, daughter of the late Warren T. Campbell and Ethel Williamson. She was secretary having retired from Coca-Cola and a lifelong farmer. Vivian was a member of Bethlehem Methodist Church.
She is survived by a...
Mary Krey Rochon
December 19, 2024
Mary K. Rochon of Chester, SC, passed away on December 19, 2024, after a brief illness.
As a devoted mother and housewife, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crafting with friends. Mary was actively involved in her church community, most recently at Liberty Baptist Church in Chester.
She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Thomas Rochon, who passed away in November...
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