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Terry Allen Bridges

Terry Allen Bridges

November 6, 2024

Mr. Terry Allen Bridges, 80, of Washington, husband of Birder Mae Blackburn Bridges passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2024. 

Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held 3PM, Sunday November 17 at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Mr. Terry Allen Bridges.

Marion Catherine Hendrick Moore Glenn

Marion Catherine Hendrick Moore Glenn

November 6, 2024

Catherine Moore Glenn, affectionately known as “Cootie”, died peacefully at the age of 93 on Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. A former resident of Athens Highway and Heard Drive, she had most recently been a resident of Magnolia Estates. 

Marion Catherine Hendrick was born on the family farm in the Paoli Community of Comer, Madison County, GA,...

Mary Marlene King

Mary Marlene King

November 4, 2024

Mrs. Mary Marlene Hill King, 83, of Richard King Road, Lavonia, wife of the late James Richard King, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at her residence. 

Mrs. King was born in Hart County on November 12, 1940, daughter of the late Berter Floyd Hill and Myrtie Mae Segars Hill. She was retired from Avalon in Toccoa. 

Surviving are her son...

Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady

Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady

November 3, 2024

On Sunday evening, November 3, 2024, Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady went to be with the Lord she so faithfully served. Trisha’s final days were spent in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 76 years old, and courageously fought pancreatic cancer for four weeks.

The only child of L.G. and Alvanell Coker...

Cadgene Burton

Cadgene Burton

November 2, 2024

Mr. Cadgene Burton, 74, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Mr. Burton was born in Elberton on July 12, 1950, son of the late Robert Burton, Sr. and Effie Mae Rucker Willingham. He was retired from the granite industry where he worked in the polishing and shipping departments. 

Surviving are his son, Mack Arthur...

William Sean Crawford

William Sean Crawford

October 31, 2024

Mr. William ‘Sean’ Crawford, 54, of Thirteen Forks Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his residence.

Sean was born in Honolulu, HI on January 13, 1970, son of the late William Harold Crawford and Vivian Geraldine “Gerry” Lane Rowland. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. 

Surviving are two sons: Dillon Crawford and Ryan Crawford;...

Ethan Parker Carnes

Ethan Parker Carnes

October 31, 2024

Mr. Ethan Parker Carnes, 27, of Montevideo Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

Parker was born in Elberton on April 29, 1997, son of James Donald “Jamie” Carnes and Kristie Scoggins Callaway. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and attended Rock Branch Baptist Church. Parker...

Thomas Randolph Willoughby

Thomas Randolph Willoughby

October 30, 2024

Thomas (Tommy) Randolph Willoughby, 62, of Carlton, GA, passed away on October 30, 2024. Born on December 6, 1961, Tommy spent his formative years attending Elbert Co High School, and later pursued a career as a sandblaster in Elbert County.

Known for his humor, love, and selflessness, Tommy was a devoted fan of the University of Georgia, passionately following their football...

Rachel Gertrude O'Neal Dobson

Rachel Gertrude O'Neal Dobson

October 28, 2024

Mrs. Rachel Gertrude O’Neal Dobson, 91, of Marietta, GA, wife of 61 years to the late Glenn Julian Dobson, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA. 

Mrs. Dobson was born in Dallas, GA on March 28, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph Edward O’Neal and Ida Bell Haney O’Neal. She was a Master Cosmetologist...

Angela Marie Carey Pullian

Angela Marie Carey Pullian

October 27, 2024

Mrs. Angela Marie Carey Pullian, 51, of Highway 172 West, Bowman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta with her husband, John, at her side.

Born in Royston on October 6, 1973, Angie was the only child of the late William Theodore Carey and Nancy Darlena Moon Carey. She was a 1992 graduate...

J. Howard Salter

J. Howard Salter

October 26, 2024

With great sadness, the family of Pastor J. Howard Salter, announce his passing. He finished his earthly race on October 26, 2024, the day before his 49th birthday, at his family property, near Elberton, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He loved fiercely and in the end, his heart gave out. He and...

Martha Marie Hyde Dixon

Martha Marie Hyde Dixon

October 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Martha Marie Dixon (Marie/Ree/Nana) announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 89. Marie was a wife to Doug Dixon and mother of four children, and grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She and Doug were married in their hometown of Elberton, Georgia in 1955...

James Richard Benafield

James Richard Benafield

October 25, 2024

Mr. James Richard Benafield, 72, of Fork Creek Rd. Bowman, GA passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Benafield was born January 16, 1952 in Jacksonville, NC to Charles Henry Benafield, Sr. and Narcy Palmetto Crews Benafield. He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran serving from July 6, 1970 to May 28, 1975. 

He is...

Jamie Dell "Blue" Black

Jamie Dell "Blue" Black

October 23, 2024

Mr. Blue Black, age 88, joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, ascending to heaven with his 101st Airborne Division wings, from St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA. His home was in the oak "hollers" of Ruckersville, GA, his favorite place on earth.

Born Jamie Dell Black in Elberton, GA on June 25, 1936, he was nicknamed “Blue”...

Debra Maria Cain Pursley

Debra Maria Cain Pursley

October 21, 2024

Ms. Debra Maria “Debbie” Cain Pursley, 69, of McDonough Street, Elberton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. 

Ms. Pursley was born in Atlanta on November 15, 1954, daughter of the late Horace Cain and Virginia Singleton Cain. She was a cashier having retired from Circle K. 

Surviving are her boyfriend, Edward Saxon of Elberton; sister,...

Jo Ann Ray Cobo

Jo Ann Ray Cobo

October 21, 2024

Mrs. Jo Ann R. Cobo, age 91, of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late Max J. Cobo, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. She passed away after suffering a heart attack on the previous Tuesday. 

Born in Elberton on October 1, 1933, Betty Jo Ann Ray was a daughter of the late Claude Elbert Ray,...

James Charles "Jimmy" Chastain

James Charles "Jimmy" Chastain

October 19, 2024

James Charles Chastain, better known as “Jimmy” and “Dooley”, age 86, of Carlton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, Georgia.

Jimmy was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 2, 1938, to James Carl Chastain and Sara Fannie Brooks Chastain. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two children:...

Brandi Nichole Hutto

Brandi Nichole Hutto

October 18, 2024

Brandi Nichole Hutto, 48, of Lavonia, died Friday, October 18, 2024, in Elberton. 

She was a cashier having worked for Dollar General. 

Memorial services will be held privately by the family. 

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com. 

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Brandi Nichole Hutto.

Larry Richard Heide

Larry Richard Heide

October 18, 2024

Mr. Larry Richard Heide, 77, of Colbert, husband of 58 years to Beverly Sue Pierce Heide, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Carlton.

Larry was born in Kendall, FL on December 15, 1946, son of the late Richard Earl Heide and Sally Freida “Sis” Colquitt Heide. After high school graduation, he joined the United...

William Randolph "Bud" Dudley, Jr.

William Randolph "Bud" Dudley, Jr.

October 15, 2024

Mr. William Randolph Dudley, Jr., better known as “Bud”, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence in Elberton, GA. 

Mr. Dudley was born in Richmond, VA on May 8, 1953, son of the late William Randolph Dudley, Sr. and Mary Laura Ammons Dudley. Bud studied art and design at Ball State University and served as...

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