Obituaries
MaDonna Sue McKeehan Human
June 14, 2026
Mrs. MaDonna Sue McKeehan Human, 72, of Cornell Dairy Road, Bowman, GA, wife of 49 years to the late Danny Ralph Human, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC.
MaDonna was born in Evansville, IN on October 6, 1953, daughter of the late Don McKeehan and Billie Jo Rodgers. She worked as a...
Patricia Bond Kellum
June 14, 2026
Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Bond Kellum, 85, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, wife of Don Kellum, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
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 Mrs. Patricia...
Brian Andrew Tyndell
June 9, 2026
Mr. Brian Andrew Tyndell, age 49, passed away on June 9, 2026.
Brian was a maintenance worker with Waffle House. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cornhole, and spending time outdoors. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family. His greatest joy was being surrounded by those he loved, whether gathered around a campfire, enjoying a day on the water, or...
Kenneth Edward Corbin
June 8, 2026
Kenneth Edward Corbin, 62, of Jenks, Oklahoma, passed on June 8, 2026. Born on June 4, 1964, Kenneth was known for his outgoing personality, positive outlook, and a notable sense of sarcasm that brought joy and laughter to those around him.
Kenneth is survived by his life partner, Kimberly Wanned of Jenks, Oklahoma; his daughters: Elizabeth Billingsly and her husband Christian...
Tony Martin Carey
June 7, 2026
Mr. Tony Martin Carey, beloved husband, father, PawPaw, son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 7, 2026 at the age of 67, at his home in Carlton, GA. He was born on September 12, 1958, in Royston, GA.
A 1976 graduate of Elbert County High School, Tony was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He spent most...
Connie Marie Epps Bond
June 6, 2026
Ms. Connie Marie Epps Bond, 83, of Travis Dr. Athens, GA passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Ms. Bond was born January 8, 1943 in Athens, GA to William J.Early Epps and Mary Lela Burger Epps. She was a member of Princeton Methodist Church of Athens and was a retired Administrative secretary for the Federal Government.
She...
Gwendolyn Hall Herring Turner
June 5, 2026
Mrs. Gwendolyn Hall "Gwen" Herring Turner, 89, of Crestview Drive, Elberton, wife of 50 years to the late Jerry Mack Turner, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Gwen was born in Elbert County on August 24, 1936, daughter of the late Robert Clinton Herring and Ruth Irene Hall Herring. She was a 1954 graduate of Elbert...
Wesley Lewis Moon
June 4, 2026
Mr. Wesley Lewis Moon, 55, of Hester Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his residence.
Wesley was born in Decatur on October 12, 1970, to the late Carl Lewis Moon and Linda Lee Savinsky Moon. He worked for many years as a top polisher in the granite industry, where his strong work ethic and dedication were well...
Teresa Turman Rampey
June 3, 2026
Mrs. Teresa Turman Rampey, 69, of Dacula, wife of Charles Richard Rampey, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.
Teresa was born in Elberton on December 20, 1956, daughter of the late Robert James Turman and Lilla Mae Gunter Turman. She was a homemaker and a member of Free Chapel Church.
In addition to her...
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 3, 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 of 39 years, Diane Burton Saxon, at his side.
Keith was born premature in Elberton on July 3, 1963, the middle child of Patricia Ann Rachels Saxon of Elberton and the late Harry Wayne “Bo” Saxon. He was...
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...
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