Obituaries
David Wallace Milner, Sr.
May 9, 2025
Reverend David Wallace Milner, Sr. passed from this life on May 9, 2025. He was 73 years old.
Born on April 5, 1952, at Cherry Street Hospital in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, David was the oldest child born to Grover Wallace (G.W.) Milner and Josie Pearl (Davidson) Milner. He had one brother, Daniel Glenn, and a sister, Anna Dolene. Because his father...
Linda Faye Malcom
May 9, 2025
Ms. Linda Fay McElroy-Malcom, 84, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025.
Linda was born in March 15, 1941 in Oconee County, GA to Albert and Sarah Osborn-McElroy.
Linda is survived by daughter and son-in law - Teresa (Barry) Gee - Arnoldsville, GA; son - Kenneth Malcom - Athens, GA; daughter and son-in-law – Renee (Dustin) Brooks – Hartwell, GA; sister – Nina...
Shirley Flemming Yeargin
May 7, 2025
Shirley Flemming Yeargin, age 81, of Conyers, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jackson Yeargin; parents, Joseph and Audrey Flemming, sister, Gloria Slay. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clint and Marilyn Yeargin; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jacob and Mindi Yeargin; great-granddaughter, Emersyn; brothers-in-law, Joe Yeargin, Ray Slay, Jimmy and Julie White;...
Christie Partain Mattison
May 7, 2025
Christie Partain Mattison, born on May 8, 1968, entered her heavenly home on May 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, most recently at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Christie’s love of a good celebration lives on. One day into her heavenly home, she celebrated her birthday.
Christie is the beloved daughter of Jim and Pat...
Charlie Edward Brown
May 7, 2025
Mr. Charlie Edward Brown, 77, of Rhodes Drive, Elberton, husband of 56 years to Charleen Mize Brown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley with his daughter by his side.
Charlie was born in Royston on September 25, 1947, son of the late Isham Hailey Brown and Mamie Grace Hall Brown. He was a 1965...
Camilla Ruth Rosser Wansley
May 7, 2025
Mrs. Camilla Ruth Rosser Wansley passed away at her son’s home in Elberton, Georgia on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 92.
Mrs. Wansley was born at home in lower Elbert County on January 4, 1933, the youngest of three children of George Thomas Rosser and Clara Ruth Johnson Rosser. Camilla married Mitchell Earl “Mick” Wansley on March 19,...
Emily Louise Peters Kettle
May 6, 2025
Mrs. Emily Louise Peters Kettle, 78, of Wesley Chapel Road, Lexington, wife of the late Absolam Linton "Mutt" Kettle, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Kettle was born in Vada, GA on March 18, 1947, daughter of the late John Thomas Peters and Erma Olivia Landrum Peters. She was a retired deli worker.
Surviving are her children:...
Sarah Mae Smith Seigler
May 5, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Mae "Goosie" Smith Seigler, 84, of Jones Ferry Road, Elberton, GA, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Seigler was born December 20, 1940, in Lexington, GA to Richard Herndon Smith, Sr. and Mandy Margaret King Smith. She was retired from the Elbert County School System where she worked in the Elbert County Middle School Cafeteria....
Henry Taylor Eaves
May 5, 2025
Mr. Henry Taylor Eaves, 67, of Bowman, husband of Tamra Kay “Tammy” Sullivan Eaves, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Henry was born in Cairo, Illinois on February 16, 1958, Rye and Sadie Taylor Eaves. With hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father in the jewelry business, he attended college and earned certification as...
Mary Frances Boyles Schutz
May 3, 2025
Mrs. Mary Frances Boyles Schutz, 87, of Beaver Run Extension, Bowman, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.
Mary was born in Shelbyville, MO on July 13, 1937, daughter of the late Carson Orville Boyles and Ada Frances Wright Boyles. Affectionately known as “Granny Mary”, she never missed an opportunity to take care...
Marlene Marie Powers
May 1, 2025
Mrs. Marlene Marie Wilson Powers, 87, of Pine Hill Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Mrs. Powers was born January 28, 1938 in Hartwell, GA to Samuel Washington Wilson and Helen Rudell Chastain Wilson. She was a member of West End Baptist Church and also the church pianist.
She is survived by children: Sandra Marie Ehrig and Bob of...
Peggy Ann Daniel Bryant
April 30, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Ann Daniel Bryant, 89, of Elberton, GA, wife of 68 years to Leon Bryant, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
There are many ways you could measure Peggy’s life: in years, in the number of children she raised, in how many trips she took to Gatlinburg...
John Shand Ivey
April 29, 2025
Mr. John Shand Ivey, 72, of Pine Lane Washington, GA passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Mr. Ivey was born November 29, 1952 in Marietta, GA to John Hugh Ivey and Mary Elizabeth Morris Ivey. He was a retired insurance salesman from American General and a member of Washington First Methodist.
He is survived by a sister: Sara Elizabeth "Sally" Hopkins; niece:...
Gerald Allen Benton, Jr.
April 28, 2025
Mr. Gerald Allen Benton, Jr., 73, of Watson Mill Rd. Comer, GA passed away Monday, April 28, 2025.
Mr. Benton was born December 13, 1951 in Orlando, FL to Gerald Allen Benton, Sr. and Ruth Gwendolyn Parker Stewart. He was a retired Character Costume Craftsman from Disney.
He is survived by his a son: Anthony Benton, daughter: Michelle Autry; sister: Geneva Moore...
Susan Williams Webb
April 28, 2025
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Mrs. Susan D. Williams...
Grady Looney
April 24, 2025
Mr. Grady Looney, 76, of Colonial Dr. Colbert, GA husband of the late Ruby Elsie Couch Looney passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Grady was born May 6, 1948 in Madison County, GA to Luther Albert Looney and Liberty Bell Scoggins Looney. He was retired from the Omnisource Loaf Company.
He is survived by one sister: Edna May...
Jason Wallace Isbell
April 23, 2025
Mr. Jason Wallace Isbell, 47, of Elberton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his residence.Jason was born July 26, 1977 in Anderson, SC to Rondell "Ron" Wallace Isbell and Patricia June Turner.He is survived by his father and stepmother: Ron and Kim Isbell;siblings: Jonathan Seay (Ashlie), Dean Seay, nieces: Ophelia “Ellie” Mazer and Emily Smith (Greg).In addition...
Patricia Ann Morrison Bates
April 23, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Morrison Bates 79, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Bates was born in Paulding County on May 14, 1945, daughter of the late James Norman Morrison and Effie Mae Carnes Morrison. She worked as a certified nursing assistant, certified public accountant, and as a secretary for the US Army.
Surviving are...
Mike Wilson
April 22, 2025
Mike Wilson, age 80, of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
He was born in Anniston, Alabama to the late Robert and Lura Scoggins Wilson. Mike enjoyed making knives, fishing, and growing tomatoes. He loved to grill and especially fry fish. Mike was a faithful member for 21 years at Mission Hill Baptist Church.In addition to his parents, he...
Amanda Ruff Crawford
April 20, 2025
Amanda Ruff Crawford, 73, of Bogart passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charles William Ruff and Betty Thomason Ruff.
Amanda was born and raised in Elberton, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by strong faith in Jesus Christ and loving extended family. After graduating from Elbert County High School in 1969, she attended Georgia College.
Amanda...
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