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George Borzynski Tyler

George Borzynski Tyler

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. George Borzynski Tyler, 89, of Heard Drive, Elberton, husband of 59 years to the late Hazel Holmes “Patsy” Watlington Tyler, entered into rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Mr. Tyler was born in Tampa, Florida on January 18, 1933, but spent his entire life in Elberton. George was a graduate of Elberton High School and served his country as...

Mary Elizabeth Smith Jennings

Mary Elizabeth Smith Jennings

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith Jennings, 58, of Athens Hwy., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Jennings was born December 30, 1963 in Anderson, SC to Harold Smith and Linda Burton Maroney. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Roger and Jessica Brown of Elberton, GA, daughter: Tara Brown; siblings: Debbie Vickery of FairPlay,...

Nettie Lou Looney Pless

Nettie Lou Looney Pless

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Nettie Lou Looney Pless, 77, of W. Tate St. Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. Mrs. Pless was born December 29, 1944 in Greenwood, SC to DeWitt Looney and Estelle Walters Looney. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant from Spring Valley Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughter: Annetta Peneguy of Elberton, GA; daughter-in-law: Tina...

Jeffery Allen Cook, Jr.

Jeffery Allen Cook, Jr.

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. Jeffery Allen Cook, Jr, 41, of Walker Church Rd. Greensboro, GA passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. Mr. Cook was born November 8, 1980 in Greensboro, GA to Jeffery Allen Cook, Sr. and Sybil McCannon Cook. He was a set-employed painter. He is survived by his father: Jeffery Allen Cook, Sr. of Greensboro, GA; son: Ean Cook of AZ;...

Clyde "Eddie" Poore (Courtesy)

Clyde "Eddie" Poore (Courtesy)

Jan 26, 2022

*Updated Obituary* Clyde “Eddie” Poore, aged 82, of Stone Mountain previously resided in North Augusta, SC for 40 years. Mr. Poore passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 with his youngest son, Frank Poore by his side. Mr. Poore was in hospice care for 5 months. Mr. Poore was born on Sunday, October 1, 1939 to Frank E. Poore and Pauline...

Elizabeth June "Betty" Heywood Ebel

Elizabeth June "Betty" Heywood Ebel

Jan 25, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth June “Betty” Heywood Ebel, 91, of Athens, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Elberton. Mrs. Ebel was born in Buffalo, NY on June 9, 1930, daughter of the late Ora Fred Heywood and Bertha Wade Heywood. She was a homemaker for most of her life, and worked as a secretary at Council of Aging...

Betty Sue Moses

Betty Sue Moses

Jan 23, 2022

Mrs. Betty Sue Barker Moses, 74, of Poplar Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Moses was born January 14, 1948 in Waynesville, NC to Elijah Barker and Maggie Lean Dyer Barker. She was a member of Celebration Outreach Center and was a certified nursing assistant. She is survived by her husband: Chris Michael...

Terry Gene Crocker

Terry Gene Crocker

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Terry Gene Crocker, 78, Lexington Rd., Washington, GA husband of Shirley Walton Crocker passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mr. Crocker was born October 21, 1943 in Opelika, AL to Clayton Eugene Crocker and Edna Lauderdale Crocker. He was retired from the City of Washington, GA Electric Department. A full obituary will be posted later....

Richard Holder Griggs

Richard Holder Griggs

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Richard Holder Griggs, 63, of Pine Needle Lane, Elberton, husband of 39 years to Barbara Ann Bailey Griggs, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Griggs was born in Elberton on July 1, 1958, son of the late Troy Lee Griggs and Gladys Dickerson Griggs. He was a graduate of Elbert County...

Ann Bussey Griffiths

Ann Bussey Griffiths

Jan 22, 2022

Mrs. Ann Bussey Griffiths, 78, of Vesta Community, Carlton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Meadows Health Hospital in Vidalia. Mrs. Griffiths was born in Augusta on January 26, 1943, daughter of the late Drew and Mae Jordan Bussey. She was the office manager of her family business, 3G Group Sales. Ann was a...

Robert D. "Bobby" Capes

Robert D. "Bobby" Capes

Jan 21, 2022

Mr. Robert D. “Bobby” Capes, 86, of Sandy Cross (Carlton), entered into rest Friday, January 21, 2022 at his son’s home in Evans, GA. A native of Oglethorpe County, Bobby was the son of the late Grady and Annie Lou Capes. He was preceded death by his wife, Betty Capes.He cherished his family and his friends, and enjoyed being outdoors,...

Cory Brian Booth

Cory Brian Booth

Jan 21, 2022

Mr. Cory Brian Burdette Booth, 35, of Sand Hill Rd. Bowman, GA passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home. Mr. Booth was born November 21, 1986 in Augusta, GA to Kermit R. Booth and Renee Burdette Booth. He is survived by his parents: Kermit R. Booth and Renee Burdette Booth of Bowman, GA; brothers: Jacob Booth (Candace) of...

Donald  Nelson Hall

Donald Nelson Hall

Jan 19, 2022

Mr. Donald Nelson Hall, 67, of Park St. Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Powell, TN. Mr. Hall was born November 16, 1954 in Elberton, GA to Joseph Barton Hall and Sara Margaret Johnson Hall. He was long haul truck driver. He is survived by daughters: Gail Burton of Winder, GA, Andrea Hall Carter of Conyers, GA;...

Brenda Jean Warenfelt Patten

Brenda Jean Warenfelt Patten

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Jean Warenfelt Patten, 72, of Hewell Road, Dewy Rose, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Brenda was born in Lebanon, Oregon on August 16, 1949, daughter of the late Mark Wendall Warenfelt and Clema Jane Shaw Warenfelt. She was a member of Bowman Baptist Church and retired from Walmart of Elberton as...

LC Blackwell Langston

LC Blackwell Langston

Jan 17, 2022

On February 7, 1927 the world was blessed with the birth of LC Blackwell Langston to the union of the late Mr. Sylvester Blackwell and the late Mrs. Leola Blackwell. At an early age, LC joined Holly Springs Baptist Church, where she was actively involved in the church and gave of herself unselfishly in any capacity. LC was a private...

Brenda Gail Bond Mooney

Brenda Gail Bond Mooney

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Gail Bond Mooney, 60, of Bond Drive, Elberton, wife of the late Ronnie Frost Mooney, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at her residence. Brenda was born in Elberton on September 29, 1961, daughter of the late Robert Norman “Pete” Bond and Georgia Willie Page Bond. She was a home health professional having worked for Tugaloo Home...

Harry Wayne Adams

Harry Wayne Adams

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. Harry ‘Wayne’ Adams, 66, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, husband of 41 years to Kathy Diane Payton Adams, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Wayne was born in Royston on March 9, 1955, son of Marger ‘Genelle’ Davis Adams and the late William Lewellyn Adams. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and...

James Walter Childers

James Walter Childers

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. James Walter Childers, age 58, entered into rest on Sunday, January 16, 2022 following a battle with COVID-19. James had a heart of gold for animals and mankind alike.He never met a stranger and James had countless friends.He loved nature and to cut a rug, but above all he loved his Georgia Bulldogs. He was preceded in death by...

Shirley Lott Moore

Shirley Lott Moore

Jan 16, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Lott Moore, age 84, of Flowery Branch passed away suddenly, due to a heart attack on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Braselton, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery....

Lawson Jackson McConnell

Lawson Jackson McConnell

Jan 15, 2022

Mr. Lawson Jackson McConnell, Sr., beloved husband of the late Patricia Elizabeth Winn McConnell, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his residence while he was surrounded by his loving family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Elberton First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 398, Elberton, Georgia 30635; or to the Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation, 4 Medical...

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