Obituaries
Carol Scott Mills
May 13, 2026
Mrs. Carol Linda Scott Mills, 85, of Bowman, wife of 67 years to Charles Henry “Charlie” Mills, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after a brief illness at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
The fourth of six children, Carol was born in Elberton on October 26, 1940, daughter of the late Joe Howard Scott and Beatrice Booth Scott.
She was...
Carlos Hudson Cone
May 12, 2026
Carlos ‘Hudson’ Cone, 87, of Elberton, Ga., passed away on May 12, 2026, at Magnolia Estates after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Cone was born February 15, 1939, in Cairo, Ga., to the late Carlos Lionel Cone and Kate Hudson Cone. He was a member of the Elberton First Methodist Church and was a Charter Member of the Cross Talk Sunday School...
Charles Milford Brown
May 12, 2026
Mr. Charles 'Milford' Brown, 82, of Brown-Wilder Drive, Dewy Rose, husband of Janeth Louise Craft Brown, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. at his residence.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 16, from 10:00a.m. until 10:45a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. Funeral services, officiated by the Revs. Andrew Sullivan and Tim Adams, will follow at 11:00a.m. in the church. Burial...
Darcus Kay Little Gibson
May 10, 2026
Ms. Darcus ‘Kay’ Little Gibson, 59, of Bobby Brown State Park Road, Elberton, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Kay was born in Elberton on October 13, 1966, daughter of the late J.C. Little and Darcus Ellen DeWitt Little. She was a graduate of Towers High School in Decatur.
Surviving is her brother, Mike Little, of Heflin, AL.
No services are planned...
Jennifer Lee "Jenny" Gaines Stripling
May 10, 2026
Mrs. Jennifer Lee "Jenny" Gaines Stripling, 64, of Holly, MI, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 17, from 3:00p.m. until 5:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home.
Funeral services celebrating Jenny's life will be conducted on Monday, May 18, at 10:00a.m. in the Memorial Chapel of...
Linda Moss Dean
May 8, 2026
Linda Moss Dean, age 81, of Hoschton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Born February 8, 1945, in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Mozelle Thompson and Julian Moss.
Mrs. Dean devoted 30 years of service to Decatur Federal Savings and Loan, retiring as a Vice President. She was admired for her professionalism, leadership, and unwavering...
Julie Lee Chaney
May 5, 2026
Ms. Julie Lee Hubbard Chaney, 69, of Seed Cleaner Rd. Hartwell, GA passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Anmed Medical Center.
Ms. Chaney was born February 21, 1957 in Barnesville, GA to William Aaron Hubbard and Ramona June Bell. She was retired from Dunlop Manufacturing.
She is survived by her sons: Shaun Childres, Shane Childres and Lamar Childres, Jr.; brother: Ricky...
Joseph William Glidewell, III
May 5, 2026
Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Glidewell, III, 76, of Thompson Drive, Elberton, husband of Jane Balchin Glidewell, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
An only child, Joe was born in Elberton on April 12, 1950, to Joseph William Glidewell, II and Christina Gomez Glidewell. He graduated from Elbert County High School in...
Ruth Mildred Willett LaVere
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Ruth Mildred Willett LaVere, 94, of Cherokee Road, Elberton, wife of 74 years to Kenneth Marshall LaVere, Sr., passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
One of thirteen, Ruth was born in Forester, MI on August 22, 1931, daughter of the late William Fredrick Willett and Maude Belle Baird Willett. She was a retired...
Betty Sue Bessinger Bryant Rucker
May 1, 2026
Mrs. Betty Sue (Bessinger) Bryant Rucker, 87, of Ozark, MO, formerly of Elberton, GA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home on May 1, 2026.
Mrs. Betty Sue was born in Orangeburg, S.C. on September 15, 1938, but moved to Elberton at the age of two. Betty Sue graduated from Elberton High School in 1956. She worked at...
Christie Lynn Hill Smith
April 30, 2026
Christie Lynn Hill Smith passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 51.
She was born on June 4, 1974 to Harold and Brenda Hill.
Christie was a very loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her son, Johnathan "FlowerSack" Rousey (Brooke); her daughter, Savanna "TaterHead" Hensley (Chance); her son, Levi "TurdHead" Lunsford; her sister, Jenny "Punkin" Dixon; her brother, Andy...
Robert Freeman "Bobby" Roberts
April 28, 2026
Robert Freeman (Bobby) Roberts, 68, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Bobby, a native of Elbert County, was born to Robert Patrick (Pat) Roberts and Priscilla Thornton Adams Roberts. He was a graduate of Samuel Elbert Academy and received an Associate Degree in Computer Programming from Piedmont Technical College.
He spent over 20 years working in the poultry business in Athens,...
Connie Sybil Owens
April 27, 2026
Ms. Connie Sybil Owens, 67, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Nancy Hart Nursing Home.
Ms. Owens was born in Elberton, GA on May 7, 1958 to Jim Owens, Sr. and Joann Perry Neave. She was a retired seamstress in the textile industry.
She is survived by her son Chance Gaines; daughter and son-in-law: Michelle and Tony Stovall; sisters: Wanda Owens,...
Randy William Slate
April 25, 2026
Mr. Randy William Slate, 65, Malloryville Rd., Tignall, GA passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Mr. Slate was born October 19, 1960 in Lyons, NY to Frankie William Slate and Suzanne Ethel Landers Cole. He worked in the construction industry.
He is survived by his daughters Sarah Slate, Christina Slate; wife: Victoria Felix Slate brothers: Jeffery (Laura) Slate, Danny (Jenelle) Slate, sisters: Tammy...
Marcia Elaine Brown Easom Eavenson
April 25, 2026
Marcia ‘Elaine’ Brown Easom Eavenson, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home on Sunrise Court in Elberton following a brief illness. She was twice married, first for 42 years to the late Fredrick Louie Easom and second for 7 years to the late Charles Thomas Eavenson. She was a steadfast and dedicated caretaker to both...
William Kenneth "Slick" Johnson
April 25, 2026
Mr. William Kenneth "Slick" Johnson, 89, of Wahatchee Creek Rd. Elberton, GA husband of the late Christine Scarborough Johnson passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Kenneth was the son of the late Haskel and Francis Burton Johnson. Kenneth was Owner and Operator of Johnson and Son Monument Co. and had worked for Scarborough Granite Co. for...
Vivian Marie Davis
April 24, 2026
Ms. Vivian Marie Davis, age 76, passed away on Friday April 24, 2026.
A native of Calhoun Falls, SC. Marie was affectionately known to her family as "Ree". Marie was the daughter of the late Horace Jackson and Lila "Tiny" McClain Davis.
Survivors include her sister; Jackie Davis (John) McCurley; Niece Kelly C. Jordan; nephew; Josh (Katie) Carrington; great niece and nephews;...
Iris Edwards Fernandez
April 24, 2026
Mrs. Iris Edwards Fernandez, 89, of Pine Knoll Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026.
Mrs. Fernandez was born August 12, 1936 in Elberton, GA to George Wallace Edwards Sr. and Marjorie Lucyle Dye Edwards. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Elberton, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and worked in drafting in the granite...
Jerry Lee Pruitt
April 24, 2026
Mr. Jerry Lee Pruitt, 71, of Caylei Lane Lavonia, GA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hospice House of the Upstate.
Mr. Pruitt was born December 26, 1954 in Hendersonville, NC to Joshua Pruitt and Blanche Marie McClure Pruitt. He was a cement truck driver in the construction industry.
He is survived by a grandson Christopher McKinsey Highsinger.
In addition to his...
Shirley Ann Waller Crocker
April 24, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Ann Walton Waller Crocker, 90, of Lexington Rd. Washington, GA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Crocker was born November 14, 1935 in Lincoln County, GA to James Benton Walton and Sarah Elise Matthews Walton.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Wade and Joanna Waller, daughter and son-in-law: Sherry and Glenn Phillips; sister...
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