Obituaries
Cecil Edmonds
August 18, 2025
Mr. Cecil Edmonds, 95, of Watkinsville, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital Walton in Monroe.
Mr. Edmonds was bron in Gaston, NC on July 19, 1930, son of the late Floyd Edmonds and Lettie Bell Jordan. He was a retired car salesman.
Surviving are his children: Dennis Edmonds, Jeff Edmonds, Tim Edmonds, and Sheryl McDaniel.
A private graveside service...
Madeline Elaine Gordon
August 18, 2025
Madeline Elaine Gordon went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025, after blessing those around her for three weeks and four days.
Born at just 23 weeks gestation, on July 24, 2025, weighing 1lb and 4 oz, Madeline was a tiny miracle who left an indelible mark on those around her. Her presence brought joy, hope, and a...
William Arville "Pug" Shultz, Jr.
August 17, 2025
Mr. William Arville Shultz, Jr., 50, of Athens Highway, Elberton, husband of 29 years to Linda Darlene Elmore Shultz, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence.
Affectionately known as “Pug”, he was born in Morristown, TN on February 9, 1975, son of the late William Arville Shultz, Sr. and Helen Elaine Walling Shultz. He worked in the granite...
Henry Lamar Coleman
August 16, 2025
Mr. Henry Lamar Coleman, 86, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Heardmont Nursing Home.
Mr. Coleman was born in Sergeant, GA on July 19, 1939, son of the late Henry Byrd Coleman and Gladys Elizabeth Huff Coleman. He was a retired engineer.
Surviving are three children: David Coleman, Christy McCrary, and Katherine Reese Poole; siblings: Marion and Gene...
Donald William Hill
August 14, 2025
Mr. Donald William Hill, age 67, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence.
A native of Elberton, Donald was the son of the late Willie Thomas Hill and Ida Mae Johnson Thornton.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Beverly Jo Moon Hill; children: Chiquita (Chaio) Winn and Carla Hill; siblings: Willie Thomas Hill, Calvin Hill, Bessie...
Sylvia Ann Deese Clark
August 10, 2025
Ms. Sylvia Ann Deese Clark, 80, of Centerville Road, Lexington, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her residence.
Sylvia was born in Monroe, NC on July 14, 1945, daughter of the late Winston Deese and Alma Frances Bailey Deese. She worked as a truck driver and as a waitress.
No services are planned.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at...
Allie Pauline Hendricks Parham
August 10, 2025
Ms. Polly Parham, 96, formerly of Elberton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at National HealthCare in Greenwood, SC.
Allie Pauline Hendricks was born in the Paoli Community of Madison County, GA on January 13, 1929, daughter of the late James Boyd Hendricks and Etta Mae Coile Hendricks. Polly worked as a seamstress for many years and retired...
David Frank Massey
August 8, 2025
Mr. David Frank Massey, 65, of Neese Commerce Road, Hull, GA, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, GA.
Mr. Massey was born in New Orleans, LA on April 3, 1960, son of the late Elliott Lamar Massey and Alice Gertrude Thompson Massey. He was an avid music fan, and excellent drummer. David...
Horace Smith Adams
August 7, 2025
Horace Smith Adams, a resident of Elberton for 98 years, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born and raised in Elberton, Horace was the son of the late Robert Ernest and Ethel Smith Adams.
Mr. Adams served the City of Elberton as the Superintendent of the Gas Department for many years until his retirement. A proud veteran, he honorably served...
Donnie Bruce Evans
August 6, 2025
Mr. Donnie Bruce Evans, age 67, of River Rd. Elberton passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Bruce was born in Anderson, SC the son of the late Cullen Evans, jr. and Marlene Wilson Powers and Roy Gene Powers.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Jan Whitfield Evans; children; Jason (Cortney) Evans, Jeremy Evans, (Carol Norman) Joshua (Toni) Evans, Jill...
Shirley Ridgeway Rogers
August 4, 2025
Shirley Ridgeway Rogers, age 90, passed away on August 4, 2025. A native of Manning, SC., Shirley was the daughter of the late Silas and Mary Saylor Ridgeway. Mrs. Rogers was the widow of the late Joseph Benjamin Rogers.
Survivors include her children; Barry (Ann) Rogers, Laura Harvey; Grandchildren; Barry Harvey (Itzel Diaz Cornejo), Bridgette (Brian) Reyes, Jesse (Sierra) Harvey, Scott...
Allan Joseph Beitzel
August 3, 2025
Allan Joseph Beitzel of Elberton, age 87, passed away on August 4, 2025.
Mr. Beitzel was the son of the late Joseph Clayton and Luella K. Zimmer Beitzel. Mr. Beitzel was preceded in death by his wife Janet Jenkins Beitzel.
Survivors include his children: Jennifer (Alden) Miller, Heather (Brooks) Mewborn, Mark (Laura) Beitzel and Lisa Black Smyth; Siblings: Joanne (Harry) Taylor, Don...
Ann E. Moore
August 3, 2025
Ann E. Moore, 74, of Athens Highway, Elberton, died on Sunday morning, August 3, 2025, at The Tignall House, following a several years battle with dementia. Despite her diminished mental status, she never lost her sweet spirit, charming smile, or loving nature.
The wife of 56 years to Charles Randall Moore, they were the proud parents of Charles Robert “Robbie” and...
Emory A. Waller, Jr.
August 2, 2025
Emory A. Waller Jr. passed away peacefully at the hospital on August 2, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born on June 27, 1950, and lived a full life devoted to his family, his faith, and those he held dear.Emory proudly served in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1974, living a life marked by honor, strength, and dedication....
Elmira Gunnells Lesseur
July 31, 2025
Mrs. Elmira “Myra” Gunnells Lesseur of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on her 100th birthday, July 31, 2025.
Mrs. Lesseur was born in Danielsville, Madison County, to John Willie Gunnells and Mary Lucille Nash Gunnells on July 31, 1925. She was married to the love of her life, the late Millard Lesseur, for 71 years....
Robert Ward Worley
July 31, 2025
Mr. Robert Ward "Bobby" Worley, age 81, passed away on July 31, 2025.
A native of Elberton, Georgia, Mr. Worley was the son of the late Cornelius Ward and Vera Elizabeth Hagood Worley. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Worley Kelley. Mr. Worley was the proud owner and operator of Majestic Granite Company, LLC. He was...
Patricia Margaret Moon
July 27, 2025
Patricia Margaret Moon, age 68, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025.
Born on February 27, 1957, in Atlanta, Patricia was the daughter of the late William and Natalie Moon.
Pat, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her beloved brother, Michael Moon, and sister-in-law, Kathie Moon; her cherished nephews, Christopher Moon (and his wife Jennifer), Gregory Moon...
Donna Rose Davis Bond
July 27, 2025
Mrs. Donna Rose Davis Bond, 64, of Stinchcomb Road, Dewy Rose, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her residence following a brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Donna was born in Elberton on July 11, 1961, youngest child of the late Lee Clark Davis and Norma Lee Duffell Davis. She was a 1979 graduate of Elbert County High School, was...
Jeffrey Ray Stratton
July 25, 2025
Mr. Jeffrey Ray “Jeff” Stratton, 68, of Kathwood Drive, Elberton, husband of 44 years to Wanda Lynn Harris Stratton, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Jeff was born in Elberton on May 30, 1957, the youngest son of the late Frank Jefferson Stratton, Jr. and Jacquelyn “Jackie” Gaines Stratton. He was a 1975 graduate of Elbert County High School...
Vergil Paulette Johnson Epps
July 23, 2025
Mrs. Vergil Paulette Johnson Epps, 79, of Jones Chapel Shiloh Road, Danielsville, wife of the late Aubrey Lee Epps, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Epps was born in Elberton on May 4, 1946, daughter of the late Homer David Johnson and Betty Ruth Reagin Johnson. She was a waitress having worked at Waffle...
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