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Martha Ann Alexander Evans

Martha Ann Alexander Evans

Mar 1, 2022

Mrs. Martha Ann Alexander Evans, 84, of Rock Branch Road, Elberton, GA, wife of the late Jim Frank Evans, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. Mrs. Evans was born in Elberton, GA on September 6, 1937, daughter of the late John Benjamin Alexander and Ruby Viola Brown Alexander. She was retired from Jackson...

Mary Helen Springs

Mary Helen Springs

Feb 25, 2022

Mary Helen Springs, 64, of Lexington, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 following a brief illness. Born August 9, 1957 in Florence SC, to Doris Mary and the late John Dalmon Springs. Helen lived a life in service. She was a policewoman and paramedic in Florence, SC for 10 years before becoming a Registered Nurse. Helen worked as a critical...

Sandra Fortson Jenkins

Sandra Fortson Jenkins

Feb 25, 2022

Sandra Fortson Jenkins, 81, passed away after a courageous 6-year battle with ovarian cancer at her home on February 25, 2022. Sandra was born as a blessing from God in Elbert County, GA on February 11, 1941, and later moved with her parents to Marietta, GA. In 1951, at the age of 10, Sandra was awarded the Rotary Club 100-yard...

Martha Bell Downer

Martha Bell Downer

Feb 24, 2022

Mrs. Martha Bell Downer, 80, of Elberton, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 A viewing for Ms. Downer will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 12:00 p.m....

Robert Leon Eaton

Robert Leon Eaton

Feb 23, 2022

Mr. Robert Leon Eaton, 86, of the Rock Branch Community in Elberton, GA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA. Mr. Eaton was born on November 9, 1935, in Atlanta, GA to Lollie Elizabeth (Mallard) and Kelly A. Eaton, Sr. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Rock Branch...

Wendy Laconya Rucker

Wendy Laconya Rucker

Feb 22, 2022

Mrs. Wendy LaConya Phelps Rucker, 48, of Elberton, GA gained her eternal wings on February 22, 2022 peacefully at her home. She was born on August 9, 1973 in Augusta, GA to Earleen Davis Phelps and Robert Jackson Phelps. She was a graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School of Elberton, GA and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist...

Amber Sue Kelley

Amber Sue Kelley

Feb 21, 2022

Amber Sue Kelley was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 17, 1993, and entered into rest in Elberton, Georgia on February 21, 2022, at the age of twenty-eight. Amber was most proud of her three children: Ryder Lee (10), Marilyn Jean (5), and Hollie Wren (4), and they were the lights of their Mama’s eyes. She was educated in...

Timothy Barnes

Timothy Barnes

Feb 20, 2022

Mr. Timothy Wayne Barnes, age 61, entered into rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022 under the care of St. Mary’s Hospice. Tim was born and raised in Elberton.He never turned down an opportunity to throw his line in the water, but above all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Barnes and Patricia Wilder...

John Robert Hoernig

John Robert Hoernig

Feb 20, 2022

Mr. John Robert Hoernig, 66, of Lavonia, GA passed during a battle with cancer Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born December 10, 1955 in Hebron, IN to Bob Hoernig and Bonnie Hoernig. He was a retired auto mechanic and was a U.S. Army Veteran. John was a gentle giant! He loved nature and the wonders of the country life....

Linda Bishop Avery

Linda Bishop Avery

Feb 19, 2022

Mrs. Linda Bishop Avery, 83, of Athens Highway, Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. Mrs. Avery was born November 29, 1938, in Elberton, GA to Guy Thomas Bishop and Emmie Ben Powell Bishop. She was of the Baptist faith and was a retired teacher from Beaverdam Elementary School where she taught for over 30 years. She is survived...

Johnny Ray Wilson

Johnny Ray Wilson

Feb 16, 2022

Mr. Johnny ‘Ray’ Wilson, 74, of Cherokee Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his residence. Ray was born in Wilkes County on July 3, 1947, son of Lucy Jane Algood Richards of Thomson and the late John Henry Wilson. He was a mechanic having retired from Rocky River Plant after 38 years of service, and...

Michael Edwin Beasley

Michael Edwin Beasley

Feb 16, 2022

Michael Edwin Beasley, 67, of Danielsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. A native of Elberton, he was a son of the late Joe Cohen Beasley and Margaret Gaines Beasley. A 1972 graduate of Elbert County High School, he was also a 1976 graduate of The University of Georgia. He Certified Public Accountant working as the finance director for...

Rhiannon "Rea" Barden

Rhiannon "Rea" Barden

Feb 14, 2022

Rhiannon “Rea” Barden, age 26, was met at the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, February 14, 2022 by her faithful companion, Smoke. Rea was born in Augusta and grew up in Elberton.She attended Elbert County Schools and later graduated as the valedictorian of Barnes Academy in Hartwell.Rea went on to graduate from Emmanuel College with a B.S. (pre-law concentration). With a...

John Garland Burton, Sr.

John Garland Burton, Sr.

Feb 14, 2022

Mr. John ‘Garland’ Burton, Sr., 82, of Whipporwill Drive, Royston, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Burton was born in Elberton on August 5, 1939, the only child of the late John Andrew Burton and Flora Booth Burton. A graduate of Centerville High School, Garland was a founder and co-owner of Burton Monument Company. He...

Betty Ann Turman

Betty Ann Turman

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Betty Ann Turman was born August 26, 1957 in Elberton, GA, to L.M. and Carrie Mae Davis. She departed this life on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Betty was a member and SPRC chairperson of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Elberton, GA. She attended the Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Betty worked as a seamstress for many years...

Leanna Morrison Hudson

Leanna Morrison Hudson

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Leanna Morrison Hudson, 81, of Bowman Highway, Elberton, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Hudson was born in Elberton on October 1, 1940, daughter of the late William Erskin Morrison, Sr. and Reba Bryant Morrison. She was educated in Elbert County Schools and retired from the Elbert County High School Cafeteria. She was a...

Michele Giardini Butterfield

Michele Giardini Butterfield

Feb 12, 2022

Mrs. Michele Butterfield, 70, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. No services were held. Arrangements were in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Barry Don King

Barry Don King

Feb 11, 2022

Mr. Barry Don King, 78, of Bowman, GA passed away on, Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Mr. King was born in Elberton, GA on August 19, 1943, son of the late Clyde William King and the late Seaborn Ginn King. He was a pilot having worked in the private sector for many...

Charles Woodford Richardson

Charles Woodford Richardson

Feb 11, 2022

Mr. Charles Woodford Richardson, 90, of Athens Highway, Elberton, widower of Annie Ruth Harris Richardson, died on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. Mr. Richardson was born in Hartwell on July 31, 1931, son of the late Chester Woodford “Chess” Richardson and Mamie Lee Herring Richardson. He was a retired stone polisher having worked in the...

Lane "Buster" Watson Mccullough, Jr.

Lane "Buster" Watson Mccullough, Jr.

Feb 10, 2022

Buster McCullough, age 65, of Elberton, GA, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born April 20, 1956, in Griffin, GA, he was the son of the late Lane Watson McCullough, Sr. and Mary Jones McCullough. Buster was a graduate of Crescent High School Class of 1974. He owned and operated McCullough Clearing for many years....

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