Obituaries

Charlie Edward Brown

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

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

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 Seigler

Sarah Mae Seigler

May 5, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Mae "Goosie" Smith Seigler, 84, of Jones Ferry Rd. 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. 

She...

Henry Taylor Eaves

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kenneth Terrell Garrett

Kenneth Terrell Garrett

April 20, 2025

Funeral services for Kenneth Terrell Garrett, 79, of Big Sandy, Texas, will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, April 25, 2025, at McWhorter Funeral Home with Brian Zappa officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday.

Kenneth was born on May 25, 1945, in Toccoa, Georgia, to Charlie Dance Garrett and Frances Eleanor Fowler Garrett and passed...

Joyce Kaye Cummings Hancock

Joyce Kaye Cummings Hancock

April 19, 2025

Mrs. Joyce Kaye (Cummings) Hancock, 86, of Hull, GA, wife of the late Arthur Dale Hancock, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Mrs. Hancock was born in Muncie, IN on January 26, 1939, daughter of the late Robert William Cummings and Martha Alma (Bousman) Cummings. She was a graduate of Muncie Central High School and worked...

James Edward "Eddie" Grimes

James Edward "Eddie" Grimes

April 18, 2025

Mr. James Edward Grimes, 67, of Montevideo Road, Elberton, husband of Barbara Arlene Fleming, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his residence.

Affectionately known as “Eddie” or “Bubba”, he was born in Elberton on May 26, 1957, son of the late Edward Earl Grimes and Shirley Smith Grimes Anderson. He was a 1976 graduate of Samuel Elbert Academy and...

Cynthia Lynn Edwards

Cynthia Lynn Edwards

April 17, 2025

Cynthia Lynn “Cindy” Edwards, 54, of Elberton, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Thursday evening, April 17, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens following a sudden illness.

Born in Elberton on June 4, 1970, Cindy was a daughter of the late James Larry Edwards and Joyce Hope Nelms Edwards. She was a proud 1988 graduate of Elbert...