Obituaries
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Barksdale Dye
February 23, 2026
Sandra Jean Barksdale Dye, age 70, of Elberton and formerly of Thomson, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Her memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, March 1, at 2:00p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev....
Ralph Frederick Strang
February 23, 2026
Ralph Frederick Strang, lifelong resident of Elkhart, IN, died following a sudden illness on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. He was five days shy of his 78th birthday.
Born in Elkhart on February 28, 1948, Ralph was the second of four children born to Harlan Frederick Strang and Norma Jeanne Sechrist Strang. He was a 1966...
Aylisha Lea Walker
February 19, 2026
Aylisha Lee Walker was born on June 24, 1978 to William Lee and Vickie Walker. She peacefully departed this life on February 19, 2026 following an extended illness.
Aylisha lived her life with unwavering devotion to her family, especially her beloved children. She worked tirelessly, often holding multiple jobs, to ensure they had everything they needed. To her family, friends, and...
Kathleen Dorothy "Kathy" Stocum Dean
February 19, 2026
Mrs. Kathleen Dorothy "Kathy" Stocum Dean, 76, of Elberton, wife of the late Ronnie Robert Dean, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Comer Health & Rehab, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 1, 1950, in Rochester, New York, she was the embodiment of kindness and warmth, never meeting a stranger, always greeting the world...
Debbie Ann Lovinggood
February 18, 2026
Ms. Debbie Ann Lovinggood, 56, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home.
Debbie was born November 21, 1969 in Anderson, SC to Jimmy Rogers Lovinggood and Agnes Geneva Dutton Grimes. She was a compassionate soul who devoted many years as a volunteer with the Humane Society, where her love for animals was evident to...
Dennis Stuart Andrews
February 15, 2026
Mr. Dennis Stuart Andrews, 74, of Bowman, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
He was born in Elberton on December 14, 1951, son of the late Henry Taylor “HT” Andrews and Reta Lanell “Nell” Witcher Andrews. Dennis was a brick mason by trade and an avid hunter.
Survivors include his significant other, Mary Ann Collins;...
James Hayden "Jimmy" Porterfield
February 13, 2026
Mr. James Hayden Porterfield, affectionately known as “Jimmy”, of Danielsville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 89.
Jimmy is only child of the late Sam Trible “S.T.” Porterfield and Blondin James Porterfield McGaha, He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Chelsea Beth. Even though it is stated he was the only child he sure had...
Willie Roberson "Bob" Norman, Sr.
February 11, 2026
Willie Roberson Norman, Sr.(Bob) was born February 8, 1938 to the late Henry Norman and Elsie Curry Norman in Elberton GA and entered into his rest on February 11, 2026.
Bob was preceded in death by his siblings: Shirley Pharr, Winfred Rucker, Geneva Bowman,Catherine Hill and his long time companion Willie Lee Heard. Bob was a member of Lofton Grove Baptist...
Frances Donald "Don" Moore
February 10, 2026
Mr. Frances Donald “Don” Moore, 76, of Crawford, GA passed away February 10, 2026.Don was born on the naval base in Charleston, SC on January 14, 1950 to his late parents, Mr. Jack and Mrs. Ann Patton Moore. He spent his childhood in the Macedonia Community with his grandparents, the late Mr. Jack and Mrs. Edna Moore. A graduate of Greensboro...
Patricia Ann Maxwell Vaughn
February 10, 2026
On Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2026, Mrs. Ann Maxwell Vaughn passed away at her residence in Dewy Rose. She was 90 years old.
The fifth of five children, Patricia Ann Maxwell was born in Elberton on April 28, 1935, to Roy Marco Maxwell and Belle Estelle Fortson Maxwell. She was a 1953 graduate of Elberton High School. Ann married the love...
Allen Neal Floyd
February 10, 2026
Mr. Allen ‘Neal’ Floyd, 88, of Green Acres Road, Elberton, husband of 61 years to the late Brenda Ruth Adams Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Hartwell Health & Rehab.
Neal was born in Hartwell on June 14, 1937, son of the late Jasper Floyd and Annie Evelyn Blair Floyd. He was a member of New Bethel United...
James Edwin "Ed" Seigler
February 9, 2026
James Edwin "Ed" Seigler, of Elberton, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2026.
A native of Madison County, GA. James was the son of the late Obie Augustus Seigler, Sr. and Fannie Mae Robinson Seigler. Ed was a retired cutter where he cut stone for 62 years and taught others the trade from the granite industry.
Ed was preceded...
Sherry Elaine Hale Sutherland
February 7, 2026
Sherry Elaine Sutherland, age 58, of Elberton, passed away on February 7, 2026.
Sherry was born June 12, 1967 at Kennestone Hospital Marietta in Cobb County, GA, daughter of Albert Hale and Barbara Stephens. Sherry was a homemaker and was involved in many activities in Athens, GA for 35 years. She married Johnny Sutherland on October 1, 2012.
Survivors include her husband...
Sara Paulette Black Pless Moon
February 4, 2026
Mrs. Sara Paulette Black Pless Moon, 79, of Hamp Brown Drive, Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley with family at her side. She was twice married, first to the late George Ward Pless and second to Raymond Moon who survives.
Sara was born in Elberton on December 29, 1946, daughter of the late James...
William Mark Berryman
February 2, 2026
Mr. William Mark Berryman, 66, of Bowman, GA passed away February 2, 2026.
He was born on January 4, 1960, to Gwinnett and Martha Berryman. Mark graduated from Hart County High School in 1978 and went on to serve in the Navy for 8 years. Mark was a gifted cook receiving training from the Culinary School of Atlanta. He took his...
Donald Bryan Hawck
February 2, 2026
Mr. Donald Bryan Hawck, 67, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Elbert County as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Don was born in York, PA on January 2, 1959, son of the late Robert James Hawck, Sr. and Mollie Corine Rouse Hawck. He was a 1977 graduate of William Penn Senior High School...
Linda Gail Dickerson Jordan
February 1, 2026
Mrs. Linda ‘Gail’ Dickerson Jordan, 72, of Eagle Heights Road, Canon, wife of Reuben Dwain Jordan, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center.
Gail was born in Trion, GA on October 24, 1953, the only child of the late Clarence Holder Dickerson and Edith Ernestine Mann Dickerson. She was a homemaker and a 1971 graduate of...
Harold Eugene Hill
February 1, 2026
Mr. Harold Eugene Hill, 78, of Calhoun Road, Dewy Rose, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley.
Harold was born in Elberton on March 24, 1947, son of the late Andrew Eugene Hill and Virginia Grace Attaway Hill. He served his country in the Army National Guard and worked as a meat cutter having retired...
Dr. John Levis LeRoy, Jr.
January 31, 2026
Dr. John Levis LeRoy Jr. of Atlanta, a distinguished, widely honored and accomplished cosmetic and plastic surgeon, passed away on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. He died peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Nanci Smith LeRoy of Elberton, GA and his daughter Taylor LeRoy Mills (Joe) of Atlanta, GA....
Mary Ellen Cromer
January 31, 2026
Saturday, January 31, 2026, marks the passing of Mary Ellen Brock Cromer. While her family is saddened by her loss, there is also joy. Her months of pain and struggle are over, and she is now in the company of so many family and loved ones in heaven who have passed on before her.
Ellen was born on May 16, 1944,...
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