Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Tucker Barton
August 28, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy 'Ann' Tucker Barton, of Bowman, wife of the late John Alvin Barton, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Brown Health & Rehabilitation Center in Royston.
Memorial service arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of...
Robert Thomas "Bob" Sides
August 28, 2026
Mr. Robert Thomas "Bob" Sides, 66, of Stinchcomb Road, Dewy Rose, husband of Sandra Sanders Sides, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral plans are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert...
Larry Wayne Sartain
August 27, 2026
Mr. Larry Wayne Sartain, 79, of Elberton, GA passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC.
Mr. Sartain was born in Franklin County, GA on December 28, 1946, son of the late Carson William Sartain and Nancy Jane Dobbs Sartain. He was an entrepreneur and member of the Royston First United Methodist Church.
In addition...
Dawn Robin Hipple
August 25, 2026
Ms. Dawn Robin Hipple, 71, of Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Ms. Dawn Robin Hipple.
Barbara Ann Capes Graham
August 25, 2026
Mrs. Barbara ‘Ann’ Capes Graham, 88, of Winterville, wife of 62 years to the late Bobby Edward Graham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens following a sudden illness.
Mrs. Graham was born at home in the Glade Community of Oglethorpe County on May 20, 1938, daughter of the late...
Ronald Dennis "Ron" Ward
August 23, 2026
Mr. Ronald Dennis Ward, affectionately known as “Ron”, finished his course in faith on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Ron was born in Commerce on September 2, 1953, son of the late Robert D. Ward and Martha Jeannette Chandler Ward. He was a 1971 graduate of Orange Park High School.
He had a long career with Southern Bell Telephone...
Ronald Joe "Ronnie" Gaines
August 17, 2026
Mr. Ronald Joe "Ronnie" Gaines, 68, of Elberton Highway, Dewy Rose, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his residence.
Ronnie was born in Elberton on November 19, 1957, son of the late Joe Wethrol Gaines and Shelby Jean Adams Gaines. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and worked most of his career in the maintenance department...
Russell LaMotte Williams
August 17, 2026
Mr. Russell LaMotte Williams, affectionately known as “Russ”, died suddenly but peacefully at his residence in Elberton, GA on Monday, August 17, 2026. He was 69.
A native Floridian, Russ was born in Miami on November 28, 1956. He earned a bachelors in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. Russ worked nationally and abroad as an engineer, retired as an engineering consultant...
Bobby Eugene Cobb
August 14, 2026
Mr. Bobby Eugene Cobb, 67, of Carl Tolbert Trail, Comer, GA passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Cobb was born August 7, 1959 in Conyers, GA to Robert Edward Cobb and Margaret Elizabeth Chandler Cobb. He was a self-employed fire sprinkler pipe fitter.
He is survived by a daughter: Jennifer Cobb, brother: Rickey Allen Cobb; grandchildren:...
Harold Danny Wiles
August 10, 2026
Mr. Harold “Danny” Wiles, 81, of the Paoli Community of Carlton, Georgia, and husband of the late Patricia Ann “Trisha” Miller Wiles, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Highlands Senior Living in Norcross.
Born at the home of his maternal grandparents, Molly (Adams) and Cliff Turner in Elbert County on December 27, 1944, Danny was the second of three...
Carolyn Fortson Barger
August 9, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Fortson Barger, 97, of Elberton, wife of the late Bert Sidney Barger, Sr., passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Barger was born in Elbert County on April 15, 1929, daughter of the late John Chandler Fortson and Annie Ruth Parham Fortson. She was a graduate of Elberton High School and a member...
Linda Elaine Harrison Bell
August 9, 2026
Mrs. Linda Elaine Harrison Bell, 82, of Vesta, died peacefully at her home after a short battle with cancer on August 9, 2026.
Linda is the second daughter of Henry Isaac and Annie Ruth Holloman Harrison. She was born at home and grew up in Vesta. Linda met the love of her life, Bud Bell, when a group of friends came...
James Wendell Rousey
August 8, 2026
Mr. James 'Wendell' Rousey, 76, of Delhi Road, Tignall, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his son's residence in Carlton.
Wendell was born in Washington on January 11, 1950, and was a graduate of Wilkes County High School. He was a talented diesel mechanic who had worked at Turner Concrete, Inc. for the last 33 years. An avid outdoorsman,...
Gayron Roger Crews
August 6, 2026
Mr. Gayron Roger Crews, affectionately known as “Slim”, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the age of 87. A former longtime resident of Peachtree Corners, GA, he was most recently a resident of Magnolia Estates in Elberton, GA.
Born at home in Greenville, GA on October 7, 1938, he was a son of the late Harvey Monroe Crews, Sr....
George Earl Oglesby
August 5, 2026
Mr. George “Earl” Oglesby, a lifelong resident of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 87.
Earl built a life rooted in faith and marked by hard work, honesty and service. He was employed by Harmony Blue Granite Company and proudly served in the National Guard. He also owned and operated Oglesby Gun Shop.
Earl was a...
Betty Jo Scarborough Haynes
August 4, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jo Scarborough Haynes, 88, of Elberton, wife of 36 years to the late Walton Atherton "Salt" Haynes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, at her residence.
Betty was born in Elberton on May 5, 1938, was a graduate of Elberton High School, and grew up attending Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a homemaker and worked...
William Randall "Billy" Seymour
August 3, 2026
Mr. William Randall “Billy” Seymour, age 83, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his residence in Bowman, GA.
The sixth of eight children, Billy was born in Elberton, GA on April 14, 1943. His parents, William Hubert Seymour and Pauline Beatrice Parham Seymour, along with his grandparents, raised the family in the Rehoboth Community of Bowman, GA. At...
John Carlisle "Bubba" Bellamy, Jr.
August 2, 2026
John Carlisle Bellamy, Jr. passed away at his home on August 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to John Carlisle Bellamy, Sr. and Shirley Malloy Bellamy. The second of six children, he grew up in a lively, active family that shaped his outgoing personality, tremendous sense of humor, and beautiful bass singing voice. To...
Harry Bert Floyd
August 2, 2026
Mr. Harry Bert Floyd passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 2, 2026, at his residence on Indian Hill Road in Elberton. He was 83 years old and the husband of Janet Rhodes Floyd.
The second of three, Harry was born in Elberton on February 1, 1943, to Jasper Floyd and Annie Evelyn Blair Floyd. He was a 1961 graduate of...
Natalie Rose Arroyo
July 30, 2026
Little Miss Natalie Rose Arroyo, 1, of Old Hendry’s Church Road, Canon, GA passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Miss Arroyo was born September 16, 2024 in Lavonia, GA to Stephen Leon Brown and Victoria Ann Ivester Arroyo.
She is survived by her father and mother: Stephen Leon Brown and Victoria Ann Ivester Arroyo; siblings: Aiden Arroyo, Braylon Arroyo, Callie Brown; grandparents...
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