Obituaries
Ruth Hayes McCullough
June 27, 2025
Ruth Hayes McCullough, 90, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at PruittHealth at Athens Heritage.
Ruth was born in Anderson, SC on September 14, 1934, daughter of the late Effie Hayes Brown and the late Evoid Brown. A hard worker, Ruth worked most of her life in the granite industry. She was among the first female sandblasters in...
Avery Michelle Whitfield
June 22, 2025
Miss Avery Michelle Whitfield, age 19, of Elberton, ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
Born in Athens on April 27, 2006, Avery was the daughter of Christopher Gary Whitfield and Laurie Michelle (Rowland) Whitfield. Along with her parents of Elberton, she is survived by her sister,...
Ray Stanley Sims
June 21, 2025
Mr. Ray Stanley Sims, 79, of Royston, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Sims was born in Hart County on February 13, 1946, son of the late Clarence Milton “Buster” Sims and Alma Ray Sims. He was a truck driver and the retired owner of Sims Enterprises.
He is survived by his sister, Becky Dowell of Royston.
Graveside...
Larry B. Gillham
June 21, 2025
Mr. Larry B. Gillham, 80, of Athens Highway, Elberton, GA, husband of 61 years to Janice Greathouse Gillham, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA.
Mr. Gillham was born in Seiling, OK on December 3, 1944, son of the late Stanley C. Gillham and Rosa Garriott Gillham. He graduated from Enid High School in...
Jean "Dinky" West Pruitt
June 21, 2025
Mrs. Jean “Dinky” West Pruitt, age 71, of Toccoa, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Born July 24, 1953 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Howard Eugene and Faye Hall West.
Mrs. Pruitt was an administrative assistant with the Stephens County Health Department. She was a member of Mullins Ford Baptist...
Joyce Annelle White
June 21, 2025
Ms. Joyce Annelle White, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Elberton community, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, near Braselton, Georgia at the age of 83.
Joyce was the oldest child of Frank S. White of Villa Rica, Georgia and Bess Mize of Warwick, Georgia. She spent most of her youth in Warwick, Georgia with her extended family...
John Wade Oakley
June 20, 2025
Mr. John Wade Oakley, 96, of Elberton, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Magnolia Estates of Elberton.
Born on January 8, 1929, in Oglethorpe County, John Wade moved as a young boy to the Fortsonia Community. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served bravely during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart,...
Percy Silas Kimbrough
June 19, 2025
Little Mr. Percy Silas Kimbrough, 16 month old son of Dustin Ray Kimbrough and Valerie Elizabeth Kirby, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his siblings: Jadeyn Greene, Lucas Ray Kimbrough, Bailee Faith Kimbrough, and David Liam Kimbrough; grandparents: Scott Kirby of Elberton, Hope (Doug) White of Elberton, Angela...
Shirley Ann Bailey Davis
June 18, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Bailey Davis, 76, of Bowman Highway, Dewy Rose, GA wife of Robert Stephen Davis passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Mrs. Davis was born September 14, 1948 in Hartwell, GA to Ank Notlee Bailey and Autie Ayers Bailey. She was a member of Elberton First Methodist Church and was the retired co-owner/operator of Davis...
Milton Steven "Steve" Almond
June 18, 2025
Mr. Milton Steven “Steve” Almond, 86, of Jones Ferry Road, Elberton, husband of Jerolyn Bell Almond, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Almond was born in Elberton on April 17, 1939, son of the late Milton Strickland Almond and Myrtis Ora Fleming Almond. He was a proud 1957 graduate of Elbert County High School and a...
Charles Edward Seagraves
June 16, 2025
Mr. Charles Edward Seagraves, of Harve Mathis Rd., Athens, GA passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Seagraves was born September 18, 1952 in Athens, GA to Robert Seagraves and Jennie Ree Benedict. He was retired foreman from the University of Georgia where he enjoyed working 30 plus years. He was a avid outdoors where he...
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.
Janelle was born at home in the Rice Town Community of Elbert County on July 16, 1951, daughter of the late Asberry Dunn, Sr. and Sarah Helen Rice Dunn. She was a graduate of...
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
SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.
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...
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,...
Mary Ann Fulghum
June 12, 2025
Ms. Mary Ann Fulghum, 78, of Royston, GA passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Ms. Fulghum was born in Toccoa, GA on April 15, 1947, daughter of the late Robert Verner Fulghum and the late Annie Mozelle South Fulghum Nash. She was a proud retired educator having taught hundreds, if not thousands, of...
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...
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