Obituaries
Randy Keith Evans
June 16, 2025
Mr. Randy Keith Evans, 59, of Charles Yeargin Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Randy was born July 28, 1965 in Elberton, GA to Roger Evans and Carolyn Rosser Evans. He was a saw operator and slab cutter in the granite industry.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years: Rebecca Salyers Evans;...
Martha Janelle Dunn Hilley
June 16, 2025
Mrs. Martha Janelle Dunn Hilley, age 73, of Elberton, wife of Chick Hilley, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 28, from 10:00-10:45a.m. at Berry Funeral Home. A celebration of Janelle’s life will follow at 11:00a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
A complete obituary will be published...
Fred Wendall Fortson
June 15, 2025
Mr. Fred Wendall Fortson, 72, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Hartwell Health & Rehab, Hartwell.
Born on February 6, 1953 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late James I. Fortson and Bonnie Willis Fortson. Fred lived most of his life in Franklin County and was a Certified Boat and Auto Mechanic. He enjoyed...
Cynthia "Cindy" Todd Erwin
June 14, 2025
Mrs. Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Todd Erwin, 67, of Bullards Ferry Road, Elberton, GA wife of Michael Shane "Mike" Erwin passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her home.
Cindy was born June 23, 1957 in Greenwood, SC to Robert Edwin Todd and Glenda Louise Parnell Todd.
She is survived by her husband Michael Shane "Mike" Erwin; sons: James Rodney Major of Elberton,...
Elizabeth Sarah Nell Drake Loyd
June 13, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Sarah Nell Drake Loyd, 81, of Bowman, wife of 62 years to the late John ‘Hewell’ Loyd, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
The eighth of twelve children, Sarah was born in Madison County on July 18, 1943, to Loyd Joe Drake and Lizzie Belle Parham Drake. A hardworking woman,...
Melvin Lee Black, Jr.
June 7, 2025
Mr. Melvin 'Lee' Black, Jr., 73, of Elberton, husband of 52 years to Wanda Elaine Turman Black, joined his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2025, at WellStar Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, surrounded by his loving family, ascending to heaven on his "biker" wings.
Born Melvin Lee Black Jr, in Elberton, GA on August 27, 1951, he went by...
Jack Wilton Slay
June 5, 2025
Mr. Jack ‘Wilton’ Slay, 78, of Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, husband of Jessie Bell Moon Slay, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Wilton was born in Elberton on March 7, 1947, the youngest of two sons of George Fate Slay and Sara Mildred Moon Slay. He was a U.S. Army veteran...
James Robert "Jimmy" Bond
June 5, 2025
Mr. James Robert “Jimmy” Bond, 79, of Peachtree Road, Elberton, husband of the late Sandra Jones Bond, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Bond was born in Elberton on April 5, 1946, son of the late Walter Thomas Bond and Mary Gaines Bond. He retired from the textile industry having worked at Rocky River/Mohawk. Jimmy was...
Paul Duane White
June 4, 2025
Paul Duane White
Liberty, SC
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Duane White, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and cherished friend, who left us on June 4, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on December 28, 1964, in Elberton, Georgia, he was a son of Wayne and Anne Todd White.
Paul was a shining...
Roger Dale Grizzle
June 1, 2025
Mr. Roger Dale Grizzle, 68, of Hale Crossing, Royston, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Grizzle was born in Royston on September 12, 1956, son of the late Virgil Roosevelt Grizzle and Elsie Lou Gaddis Grizzle. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and a retired supervisor having worked at SSA...
Carl Wade Ellis
June 1, 2025
Mr. Carl Wade Ellis, 73, of Eastanollee, husband of the late Brenda Dale Addison Ellis, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Laurel Lodge in Cleveland.
Mr. Ellis was born in Madison on June 22, 1951, son of the late Grady Leon Ellis and Maureen Jones Ellis. He was an engineer having retired from Vermont American Corporation.
Surviving are his...
Barney Michael Barningham, Jr.
June 1, 2025
Mr. Barney ‘Michael’ Barningham, Jr., 51, of Lavonia, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Barningham was born in Duluth on July 7, 1973, son of Beulah Fowler Barningham and the late Barney Michael Barningham, Sr. He worked as a pretreatment coordinator for the City of Toccoa Waste Water Plant.
Surviving, in addition to his mother...
Barbara Ann Dye Rousey
May 31, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Ann Dye Rousey, 78, of Lloyd Rousey Road, Bowman, wife of Bobby Joe Rousey, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her residence.
Barbara was born in Elberton on June 11, 1946, daughter of the late James Rush Dye and Thelma Fell. She retired from the shipping department at Rilla Incorporated. Barbara was a faithful member of Rehoboth...
Mary Jean Higginbotham Ginn
May 31, 2025
Mrs. Mary Jean Higginbotham Ginn, 95, of Elberton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday evening, May 31, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Mary Jean was born in the Cokesbury Community of Hart County on October 14, 1929, daughter of the late Paul Bartow McCurley, Sr. and Irma Hulme McCurley. Her mother passed away when Mary Jean was only 18 months...
Linda Diane Slay Collins
May 30, 2025
Linda Diane Slay CollinsSeptember 18, 1945-May 30, 2025
Linda, 79, a sweet and beautiful soul, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2025, after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). She was born in Jacksonville, Florida to James Carl and Marion Slay. When Linda was 14 and 15, she lived in Sigonella, Italy on the outskirts of Sicily. After...
Don Hilliard Townley
May 29, 2025
Don Hilliard Townley, affectionately known by us as "Dad" and "Grampy;' was born June 20, 1946, to Ivan "Ike" and Johnnie Mae Townley. He passed away on May 29, 2025.
Dad was the youngest child of three boys. Growing up on a turkey farm in Wilmington, Massachusetts, he spent most of his time outdoors. Throughout his life, he loved being on...
Betty Jean Grimes Tiller
May 29, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Tiller (Grimes), who departed this world on May 29th, 2025, at the age of 90.
Betty Jean Tiller (Grimes) lived a life full of love, laughter, and meaning. Her journey began on August 8th, 1934, in Goosepond, Georgia, and throughout her 90 years, she brought warmth and joy...
Berlie Lee House
May 26, 2025
Mr. Berlie Lee “Buddy” House, 86, of Elberton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley with his wife of 68 years, Sakiko “Sally” House, at his side.
Mr. House was born in Madison County on March 4, 1939, son of the late Dewey L. House and Cora Dalton House. He attended school at Nancy Hart...
Suzanne Cecil Chandler Butler
May 26, 2025
Suzanne Cecil Chandler Butler was born in Richmond, VA on December 31, 1945, to Oliver Patrick Chandler, Jr. and I.V. Cecil Talley Chandler. She passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sullivan and Kurt Kellum, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 79.
She attended Sullins College in Bristol, VA and the University of Georgia. While...
Phillip Hughes Walker
May 25, 2025
Phillip Hughes Walker, age 64, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2025, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Elbert County, Phil was born on February 24, 1961, the son of Luther ‘Lamar’ Walker, Sr. and Ethel Jane Edwards Walker. He was a lifelong member of the granite industry and co-owner...
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