Obituaries
Jacquelyn Beryl "Jackie" Dickerson Thompson
July 19, 2026
Mrs. Jacquelyn Beryl Dickerson Thompson, born at home in Dewy Rose, Georgia on April 17, 1942, went to be with her Lord at home in Elberton, Georgia on July 19, 2026. Affectionately known as Jackie, she was 84 years old.
Coming from a family of twelve siblings, Jackie was a daughter of the late Bodie E. Dickerson and Savannah Estelle “Vanna”...
Mary Jo Threlkeld Simmons
July 19, 2026
Mary Jo Threlkeld Simmons, age 93, passed away on July 19, 2026.
Mary was the daughter of the late Omer and Annie bell Scoggins Threlkeld. Mary was retired from General Times and was a member of Carlton Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son; Tommy (Carole) Simmons; grandson; Jamie Simmons; great grandson; James Simmons.
Mary was preceded in death by a brother James Threlkeld.
Graveside...
Tracy Gayle McCannon Johnson
July 18, 2026
Ms. Tracy Gayle McCannon Johnson, age 55, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
A native of Elberton, Tracy was born on September 6, 1970, daughter of Judy Oakley McCannon and the late Earl Thomas McCannon. She was a 1988 graduate of Elbert County High School. Tracy was a Certified Pharmacy Technician having worked at...
James Longenberger "Jim" McAlarney, Jr
July 17, 2026
James Logenberger McAlarney, Jr., 94, of Royston, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens.
Jim is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean Swingle McAlarney and their five children: Jim McAlarney, III (the late Karen), Kerry Clardy (the late Bobby), Tom McAlarney (Christine), Wendy Bond (Lyndon), and Todd McAlarney (Shandon); their ten grandchildren: Ben Clardy (Tambi)...
George Windfred Warren
July 17, 2026
Mr. George 'Windfred' Warren, 68, of Warren Brown Road, Bowman, husband of Margaret 'Jane' Warren passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 24, from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home.
Memorial services celebrating Windfred's life will be conducted on Saturday, July 25, at 2:00p.m. at Deep Creek Baptist Church, with the Revs. Roger Elrod...
Kevin Gartrell
July 17, 2026
Mr. Kevin Gartrell, 69, of Elberton, husband of 49 years to Bessie Ann Hill, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence.
Kevin will lie in state on Thursday, July 23, from 9:00a.m. until 4:00p.m. for those wishing to pay their respects and sign the guestbook.
Funeral services celebrating Kevin’s life will be conducted on Friday, July 24, at 12noon...
Jonah Albertson Paul
July 15, 2026
Jonah Albertson Paul, infant son of Andy and Jordan Paul, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 18, from 2:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. at Salem Baptist Church, Lexington, with funeral services following at 4:00p.m. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family...
Johnnie David Sutherland
July 14, 2026
Mr. Johnnie David Sutherland, 83, of Washington Highway Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Mr. Sutherland was born November 10, 1942 in Pendleton, OR to Russell Mahlon Sutherland and Margaret Evelyn Houston Sutherland. He was a retired University Librarian.
He is survived by his sister Julianne Sutherland of Corvallis, OR and step-children: Keena Lee, Daniel Lee, and Beau Lee and...
Kathryn Johnson Smith
July 14, 2026
Mrs. Kathryn Johnson Smith, 94, of Elberton, GA passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her daughter, Andrea, by her side on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born in Abbeville, SC on October 29, 1931, a daughter of the late Donnie Paul Johnson and Icie Mae Madden Johnson.
She married the love of her life, Marvin Eugene Smith,...
Amanda Seay
July 9, 2026
Mrs. Amanda Seay, 50, of Hull, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026.Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Roy Seay and Debbie Seay.Mrs. Seay was married to Danny Campbell (Duke) for 25 years.Amanda was known for her generosity, her infectious laughter, and her ability to make everyone feel welcomed and loved. She had a way...
Virgil Gene "Greg" Kenney
July 8, 2026
Mr. Virgil Gene "Greg" Kenney, 73, of Spring Water Drive, Royston, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.
Greg was born in Monroe on June 27, 1953, son of the late Issac Hampton Kenny and Sara Clara Aaron Kenny. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and worked in the construction industry.
He...
Martha Joyce Lunsford Cole
July 8, 2026
Martha Joyce Lunsford Cole stepped into the arms of her precious Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, reunited with her husband of 66 years, Sanford, who surely was waiting impatiently for his one true love to be back by his side. She passed away peacefully at home, her family holding her hands.
Born on February 28, 1942, in Elbert County, Georgia,...
Charles Emerson White, Jr.
July 4, 2026
Mr. Charles Emerson White, Jr., 82, of Danielsville, husband of Frances Bridges White, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.
Charles was born at home in Carlton, Madison County, on September 15, 1943, son of the late Charles Emerson White, Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth Amason White Matthews. He was a 1961 graduate...
Mary Jane Robson Adams
July 2, 2026
Mary Jane Adams, went to be with The Lord Jesus on July 2, 2026 at Elbert Memorial Hospital peacefully with her immediate family by her side.
Mary Jane was the widow of Lloyd Esmond Adams, to whom she was married sixty years. For the last ten years she lived in Elberton, Georgia with her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sandy Adams.
Mary Jane...
Betty Sue Gunter Hall
June 30, 2026
Mrs. Betty ‘Sue’ Gunter Hall, 77, of Elberton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC, after suffering a sudden illness three days prior. In true Sue fashion, even in death, she was able to help her fellow man through the gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Sue was born in Stephens...
Jeffrey Stewart Burris
June 27, 2026
Mr. Jeffrey Stewart Burris, 54, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Jeff was born in Grand Saline, TX on October 21, 1971, son of the late Ernest Delbert Burris and Betty Jean Fitzgerald. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed racing.
Surviving are two sons: Zachary Allen Burris of Tulsa, OK and Christopher Dale Burris...
Martha Lee Fleming Jones
June 24, 2026
Mrs. Martha Lee Fleming Jones, 82, of Grady Cleveland Road, Elberton, wife of the late Stockton Elliott Jones, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Born on July 10, 1943, Martha Lee spent her entire life in the Sweet City community she loved so dearly. A proud 1961 graduate of Elbert County High School, she worked at Woolworth’s store on the...
Hugh Dennis Floyd
June 24, 2026
Mr. Hugh 'Dennis' Floyd, 70, of Dewy Rose, husband of the late Leigh Anne Ridgeway Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his residence.
Dennis was born in Elberton on September 20, 1955, son of the late Hugh Emory Floyd and Launia Doris Pulliam Floyd. He was a 1973 graduate of Elbert County High School who participated with Athens...
Siro Bianchi
June 23, 2026
Mr. Siro Bianchi, 95, of Royston, husband of the late Elsa Brunner, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Magnolia Estates.
Born in Zurich, Switzerland on August 19, 1930, he was a son of the late Felzi Bianchi and Gertrude Bianchi. He worked as a radio technician, musician, and plant manager at KSwiss.
Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is assisting the family.
Mary Ann Vaughn Suttles Bradford
June 23, 2026
Mrs. Mary Ann Vaughn Suttles Bradford, 86, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her residence.
Mary Ann was born and raised in the Middleton Community of Elbert County. She was a 1958 graduate of Nancy Hart Memorial High School. Mary Ann worked at Elberton Manufacturing, retiring from the shipping department after over 40 years of...
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