Obituaries
Delores Mary Evans Jefferson
June 3, 2026
Mrs. Delores Mary Evans Jefferson, of Elberton, wife of Ray Jefferson, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 2, 2026, just four-months shy of her 100th birthday.
Delores was born in Auckland, New Zealand on October 20 1926, and migrated to the United States in 1945. She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper at Childs Brothers Granite Company and Childs & Childs...
Ralph Clarence Turman
June 3, 2026
Ralph Clarence Turman Jr, 78, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eula Turman. Ralph worked in the Granite Industry as a sandblaster, designer and engraver of tombstones. Ralph loved the Lord and had a passion for sharing the Gospel as well as spent time...
Sarah Elizabeth Simmons Terrell
June 3, 2026
Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Simmons Terrell, of Fork Creek Road, Bowman, went to be with Jesus on her 90th birthday, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
She was born in Flowery Branch on June 3, 1936, daughter of the late Sylvia Clarence Simmons and Lois Carl Jones Simmons. Sarah is also preceded in death by her beloved daughters: Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Terrell and Elaine...
Gail Brock Norton
June 2, 2026
Mrs. Gail Brock Norton, 73, of Royston, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Norton was born in Commerce, GA on January 1, 1953, daughter of the late Cleveland Curtis “Jay Bird” Brock and the late Myrtie Lee Phillips Brock. She was a sales representative and member of Liberty Congregational Church in Dewy Rose, GA.
In addition...
Harry Keith Saxon
June 2, 2026
Mr. Harry 'Keith' Saxon, 62, of Washington Highway, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his residence with his wife, Diane, at his side.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced on Thursday.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr....
John "Johnny" Newt Johnson
June 1, 2026
Mr. John “Johnny” Newt Johnson, age 88, passed away on June 1, 2026 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
A native of Elberton, GA, John was the son of the late A.W. and Lizzie Madden Johnson. John was retired from the granite industry and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived include his children; Wanda Simmons, Brandy Ashley; brother; Max Johnson; and 6 grandchildren.
John...
Peggy Jane Sale
May 30, 2026
Peggy Jane Sale, 78, of Tignall passed away on May 30, 2026.
She was born on October 11, 1947, in Wilkes County to William Robert Sale and Mary Lois Bufford Sale. Peggy attended Tignall Elementary School, Washington-Wilkes High School, and graduated from Georgia College and State University. She was employed by the Elbert County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS),...
Leigh Anne Ridgeway Floyd
May 27, 2026
Mrs. Leigh Anne Ridgeway Floyd, 64, of Elberton Highway, Dewy Rose, wife of Hugh ‘Dennis’ Floyd, passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her residence.
Leigh was born in Elberton on April 9, 1962, daughter of Henry Darrell Ridgeway and Anne Warren Riley Minshew. She was a homemaker and attended Impact Church in Hartwell....
Joseph Earl Cox, Jr.
May 25, 2026
On May 25, 2026 Joseph Earl Cox, Jr. was freed of all worldly sorrows at the age of just 21 years old.
Left to remember him are his mom, Crystal Hope Brown; his father Joseph Earl Cox, Sr.; sisters Christina Hope Williams and Lindsay Alaina Cox; Uncle William 'Billy' Cox and Aunt Judy Carol Cox as well as all of the...
Mary Aillene Coggins
May 25, 2026
Mary Aillene Coggins, 75, passed away on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at her home in Atlanta, GA.
She was born in Atlanta, GA on November 8, 1950, and was raised in Elberton, GA where she graduated from Elbert County High School in 1968. Mary Aillene attended Stratford College in Danville, VA and graduated from the University of Denver in Denver,...
Charles Bernard Heard
May 23, 2026
Mr. Charles Bernard Heard, 87, of Elberton, husband of 63 years to Marilyn Berryman Heard, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years.
The oldest of four children, Charles was born in Tignall, Ga., on July 9, 1938, to the late Barney Heard and Lucile Bailey Heard. He graduated from Tignall High School in 1956...
Elaine Madden Johnson Gunter
May 22, 2026
Mrs. Elaine Madden Johnson Gunter, 79, of Elberton, wife of 51 years to the late James ‘Larry’ Gunter, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital following a sudden illness.
Elaine was born in Elberton on March 25, 1947, daughter of the late Alonzo Wilton Johnson and Lizzie Lee Madden Johnson. She was a graduate of Elberton...
Sheila Marie Jones Vickery
May 21, 2026
Mrs. Sheila Marie Jones Vickery, 57, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, wife of James 'Randall' Vickery, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Sheila was born in Elberton on July 17, 1968, daughter of the late Thomas Carey Jones and Mary Lester Scarborough Jones. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Randall; son, Eric Stephen...
Mark Eugene McCurdy
May 20, 2026
We are saddened to share the passing of Mark Eugene McCurdy, who left us quietly at his home on May 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Mark’s life was a rich tapestry, woven with the threads of his many talents, deep love for his family and friends, and unwavering dedication to his work and passions.
Born and raised in Atlanta,...
Sharon Louise Huff Harris
May 20, 2026
Sharon Louise Huff Harris, 71, of Martin Road, Bowman, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital after a courageous four-year battle with brain cancer. She was a devoted and loving woman known for her faith and dedication to her family and community.
Born in Elberton on January 25, 1955,...
Chad Edward Anderson
May 16, 2026
Mr. Chad Edward Anderson, 49, of Kurt Anderson Road, Elberton, husband of 23 years to Sara Ann Black Anderson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with family by his side.
Born in Elberton on April 26, 1977, Chad was the youngest son of Carolyn Joyce Davis Anderson of Elberton and the late James Edward...
Audrey Buck Hardin
May 15, 2026
Mrs. Audrey Buck Hardin, 92, of Elberton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Laurel Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care in Cleveland, GA.
Audrey was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 28, 1933, and moved with her family to Decatur, GA at a young age. She was a 1951 graduate of Decatur Girls High School. Audrey was...
Candace Paige "Candy" Burrows
May 13, 2026
Miss Candace Paige "Candy" Burrows, 33, of Fork Creek Road, Bowman, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Candy was born in Elberton on July 3, 1992, daughter of Anthony Todd Burrows and Rachel Lester Burrows. She worked at Bojangles.
In addition to her father of Bowman and mother of Elberton, she is survived by her step-mother, Teresa...
Ronald Winfred "Ronnie" Grimes
May 13, 2026
Mr. Ronald Winfred "Ronnie" Grimes, 77, of Pulliam Mill Road, Dewy Rose, husband of Michele Joan "Mickey" Grimes, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his residence.
Ronnie was born in Elberton on April 23, 1949, and was a 1968 graduate of Elbert County High School. He was a stone cutter having retired from King's Monument Company. Ronnie enjoyed hunting...
Carol Linda Scott Mills
May 13, 2026
Mrs. Carol Linda Scott Mills, 85, of Bowman, wife of 67 years to Charles Henry “Charlie” Mills, Jr., 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...
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