Obituaries
Randy William Slate
April 25, 2026
Mr. Randy William Slate, 65, Malloryville Rd., Tignall, GA passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Mr. Slate was born October 19, 1960 in Lyons, NY to Frankie William Slate and Suzanne Ethel Landers Cole. He worked in the construction industry.
He is survived by his daughters Sarah Slate, Christina Slate; wife: Victoria Felix Slate brothers: Jeffery (Laura) Slate, Danny (Jenelle) Slate, sisters: Tammy...
Marcia Elaine Brown Easom Eavenson
April 25, 2026
Marcia ‘Elaine’ Brown Easom Eavenson, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home on Sunrise Court in Elberton following a brief illness. She was twice married, first for 42 years to the late Fredrick Louie Easom and second for 7 years to the late Charles Thomas Eavenson. She was a steadfast and dedicated caretaker to both...
William Kenneth "Slick" Johnson
April 25, 2026
Mr. William Kenneth "Slick" Johnson, 89, of Wahatchee Creek Rd. Elberton, GA husband of the late Christine Scarborough Johnson passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Kenneth was the son of the late Haskel and Francis Burton Johnson. Kenneth was Owner and Operator of Johnson and Son Monument Co. and had worked for Scarborough Granite Co. for...
Vivian Marie Davis
April 24, 2026
Ms. Vivian Marie Davis, age 76, passed away on Friday April 24, 2026.
A native of Calhoun Falls, SC. Marie was affectionately known to her family as "Ree". Marie was the daughter of the late Horace Jackson and Lila "Tiny" McClain Davis.
Survivors include her sister; Jackie Davis (John) McCurley; Niece Kelly C. Jordan; nephew; Josh (Katie) Carrington; great niece and nephews;...
Iris Edwards Fernandez
April 24, 2026
Mrs. Iris Edwards Fernandez, 89, of Pine Knoll Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026.
Mrs. Fernandez was born August 12, 1936 in Elberton, GA to George Wallace Edwards Sr. and Marjorie Lucyle Dye Edwards. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Elberton, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and worked in drafting in the granite...
Jerry Lee Pruitt
April 24, 2026
Mr. Jerry Lee Pruitt, 71, of Caylei Lane Lavonia, GA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hospice House of the Upstate.
Mr. Pruitt was born December 26, 1954 in Hendersonville, NC to Joshua Pruitt and Blanche Marie McClure Pruitt. He was a cement truck driver in the construction industry.
He is survived by a grandson Christopher McKinsey Highsinger.
In addition to his...
Shirley Ann Waller Crocker
April 24, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Ann Walton Waller Crocker, 90, of Lexington Rd. Washington, GA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Crocker was born November 14, 1935 in Lincoln County, GA to James Benton Walton and Sarah Elise Matthews Walton.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Wade and Joanna Waller, daughter and son-in-law: Sherry and Glenn Phillips; sister...
Chan Steven Floyd
April 23, 2026
Chan Steven Floyd, 23, of Danielsville, passed away on April 23, 2026. Born on September 6, 2002, He was the son of Freida and Brian Kelly and Steven Floyd.
Chan was a head strong, hard-working individual who took great pride in his work as an aquatic specialist for his self-started business, SailFin Aquariums. He enjoyed many things including fishing, hunting, arrowhead...
Eddie Carroll Childs
April 22, 2026
Mr. Eddie ‘Carroll’ Childs, 85, of Jaudon Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence, with his wife of 56 years, Gwendolyn Higginbotham Childs, at his side.
Carroll was born in Greenwood, SC on October 10, 1940, son of the late Edwin Franklin Childs and Evelyn Inez Smith Childs Starke. He served his country...
Robert Lawson "Bob" Weston
April 21, 2026
Mr. Robert Lawson “Bob” Weston, 88, of Parkwood Drive, Elberton, husband of 64 years to Mary Kathryn Nelson Weston, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley.
Bob was born in Eagle Lake, FL on August 17, 1937, son of the late Robert Bowman Weston and Velma Mae Jones Weston. He was a 1955 graduate of Terrell...
Janet Frances Davis Grizzell
April 21, 2026
Mrs. Janet Frances Davis Grizzell, 80, of Canon, formerly of Dewy Rose, wife of the late Alvin Mitchell "Boggie" Grizzell, I, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.
Janet was born in London, England on October 17, 1945, daughter of the late David Samuel Davis and Frances Ann Rowe Davis. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are...
Robert Lewis Dickerson
April 21, 2026
Mr. Robert Lewis Dickerson, 87, of Woodland Road, Elberton, husband of Janie 'Garnette' Lanfair Dickerson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence.
Mr. Dickerson was born in Orangeburg, SC on January 31, 1939, son of the late Pierce Thomas Dickerson and Pearl Wiles Dickerson. He served his country faithfully in the United States Navy, and was a...
Michael Alan "Mike" Littlefield
April 20, 2026
Mr. Michael Alan "Mike" Littlefield, 70, of Carey St. Elberton, GA passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.
Mike was born June 7, 1955 in Atlanta, GA to Charles Winston Littlefield and Bertha Nadine Manion Littlefield. He was a retired diesel mechanic.
He is survived by his daughter Rachael Bryan of Ellenwood.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Alexander Fulton Walsh, Jr.
April 17, 2026
Mr. Alexander Fulton Walsh, Jr., 45, of Byron Cemetery Rd. Lavonia, GA passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Walsh was born January 2, 1981 in Bluefield, W.VA to Alexander Fulton Walsh, Sr. and Betty Lou Copper Prarie. He was a machine operator at the Herington Plant.
He is survived by his sister; Amber Knight.
No services are planned at...
Roy Clark Shook
April 16, 2026
Mr. Roy Clark Shook, age 84 of Elberton, GA passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Abbey Hospice. He was born to the late Edwin and Clara (Galloway) Shook on December 1, 1941 in Hiawassee, GA.
After graduating High School, he joined the United States Navy from 1961-1965. He retired from Coca Cola Company as a driver. He spent many...
Kathryn Eugenia Dye Willis
April 15, 2026
Mrs. Kathryn ‘Eugenia’ Dye Willis, 91, of Deadwyler Road, Elberton, wife of the late Charles ‘Lindy’ Willis, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill in Dacula.
Mrs. Willis was born in Elberton on September 9, 1934, daughter of the late Herbert Johnson Dye, Sr. and Marion Elvera “Vera” Johnson Dye Suddeth. She was a supervisor having...
Florence Lee Martin McDonald
April 15, 2026
Mrs. Florence Lee Martin McDonald, 78, of Hargrove Lake Road, Colbert, wife of David Martin, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at PruittHealth Heritage in Athens.
Mrs. McDonald was born in Athens on October 7, 1947, daughter of the late Guy Henry Martin and Doris Lee Maxey Martin. She attended Sonlight Baptist Church and had worked as a waitress, in...
Eugene Harrison "Gene" Wallace
April 14, 2026
Mr. Eugene Harrison “Gene” Wallace, 98, of Highland Drive, Elberton, husband of 74 years to the late Martha ‘Lucy’ Truitt Wallace, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley.
Mr. Wallace was born in Canon on April 23, 1927, son of the late Hustler Wallace and Eunice Flynn Wallace. He was a proud veteran, having served his...
Benjamin Bleckley Francis
April 11, 2026
Mr. Benjamin Bleckley “Ben” Francis, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Heardmont Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was 94 years old.
Mr. Francis was born in Clayton on November 4, 1931, son of the late Benjamin Bleckley Francis Sr. and Elizabeth Elvelyn “Betty” Henderson. He was a graduate of Tallulah Falls School and worked in the construction...
Bobby Lavelle Rigdon
April 7, 2026
Mr. Bobby Lavelle “Crook” Rigdon, 89, of Elberton, husband of 39 years to the late Nancye Carolyn “Fancy Pants” Bailey Rigdon, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Rigdon was born in Hickory, MS on September 18, 1936, son of the late James Clarence Rigdon and Icie Pearl Chaney Rigdon. He was a truck...
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