Obituaries

Hilna Webb Bond
November 6, 2025
"What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived--the things God has prepared for those who love him."
--1 Corinthians 2:9.
Mrs Hilna Webb Bond, 91. of Ridgecrest Drive, Elberton, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by loving family.
Born in Elbert County on March 16, 1934, Hilna was...
Verna Anna Greenway
November 5, 2025
Mrs. Verna Anna Burdette Greenway, 98, of Crawford, GA passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Mrs. Greenway was born March 1, 1927 in Anderson, SC to William Burdette and Verna Bruce Burdette. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a retired secretary from Rucker Trucking.
She is survived by a daughter Judy Crowdis, grandchildren: Monica Greenway Jones and Phillip...
Dell John Grossman
November 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dell John Grossman, age 83, who passed away on November 4, 2025.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dell was the son of the late Chet Grossman and Dorothy Donaldson Ruth. In 1950 the family relocated to New Ellington South Carolina where Dell spent most of his childhood. His family then...
Alma Jean Allen
November 4, 2025
Alma Jean Hunt Allen, age 72, passed away on November 4, 2025. A native of Elberton, GA.
Alma was the daughter of the late Richard William and Alberta Juanita Davis Hunt. Alma was preceded in death by her siblings Henry Hunt and Gloria Juanita Hunt.
Survivors include her children; Keisha Oglesby, Maurice Allen; Grandchildren; William, Timothy, Justin, Jonathon Oglesby, Markell and Stewart...
Edward Dean Higginbotham, Sr.
November 2, 2025
Edward Dean Higginbotham “Ed” Sr., 89 of Iva, SC, passed away at home with his family on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 8:36 am.
Born in Iva, SC, on February 6, 1936, he was the son of Doc and Lucy Mae Turner Higginbotham. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Iva. He was an active member of the Anderson...
Lesley "Bo" Arley Pullian
October 30, 2025
Mr. Lesley "Bo" Arley Pullian, 81, of Reed Brawner Rd. Royston, GA passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home.
Mr Pullian was born November 29, 1943 in FL to Cartee and Ina Bell Pullian. He was a retired from Pullian's Body Shop.
He is survived sons and daughter-in-law: Les and Beverly Pullian, John Pullian; grandchildren: Nicole Fitzpatrick, Tim and Peyton...
Travis O'Dale "Peanut" Brown
October 28, 2025
Mr. Travis O’Dale Brown, affectionately known as “Peanut”, age 39, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his residence.
Peanut was born in Elberton on June 3, 1986, and graduated in 2004 from Elbert County High School. He furthered his studies at Athens Technical College, where he learned as much as he could about mechanics. He worked as a mechanic...
Betty Jane Herring Burchfield
October 25, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jane Herring Burchfield, 80, of Diamond Lane, Royston, wife of William H. "Bill" Burchfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Burchfield was born in Summerspoint, NJ on March 3, 1945, daughter of the late L.Z. Herring and Doris Atkinson Herring.
Surviving, in addition to her husband Bill, are her children: Joseph Gerald Finney, Samuel...
Alice Davant Daugherty Harris
October 25, 2025
Mrs. Alice Davant Daugherty Harris, 63, of Loganville, GA entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Asheville, NC. She passed peacefully holding the hand of her beloved husband of 39 years, Anthony Joe “Tony” Harris.
Along with her husband, Tony, she is survived by her treasured nephew, David Christian Daugherty...
Johnny Lewis Begley
October 22, 2025
Mr. Johnny Lewis Begley, 71, of Athens, GA passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home.
Mr. Begley was born October 4, 1954 in Austin, IN to A.D. Begley and Thelma Lois Bowling Begley. He was retired from the USPS after 20 plus years of service. After, retirement he fulfilled his dream of owning and operating a store where he...
Larry Don Jones
October 22, 2025
Mr. Larry Don Jones, 80, of Dr. George Ward Road, Elberton, GA, passed away Wednesday October 22, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital.
Mr. Jones was born January 3, 1945, in Elberton, GA to Earnest Tillman Jones and Elizabeth Payton Jones. He was a member of Vans Creek Baptist Church and was a farmer and stone cutter.
He is survived by his sister,...
Larry Edward Munday
October 20, 2025
Larry “Pop” Edward Munday Sr., age 84, of Lexington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and strong man of faith. Pop lived a full life marked by hard work, humor, and love, which inspired everyone around him. His unwavering faith served as an inspiration to his family, friends, and community.
Born on January 23,...
Lewis Riley Hall
October 20, 2025
Mr. Lewis Riley Hall, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 92 in Washington, Georgia. Born on July 3, 1933, in Wilkes County, Georgia, Lewis's life was a testament to his resilience, work ethic, and kindness.
Lewis attended Washington High School and soon answered the call of duty and...
Thelma Joan Cofer Smith
October 20, 2025
Thelma Joan Cofer Smith joined her husband, Richard Herndon Smith, Jr., and her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, October 20, 2025, surrounded by her family after a 10 months battle with congestive heart failure.
She had many titles but her favorites were Mama and Nana. She was a precious Godly woman that loved much and was loved much. She was...
Mary Viola Moon Allgood
October 20, 2025
Mary Viola Moon Allgood, 92, of Veribest Community of Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 6, 1933, Mrs. Allgood was a proud graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, Class of 1950. She and her late husband of 52 years, Tom Allgood, were longtime pillars of their community, owning and operating...
Buster Eugene "Buddy" McGough
October 18, 2025
Mr. Buster Eugene McGough, affectionately known as “Buddy”, age 72, of Bowman, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mr. McGough was born in Nauvoo, AL on February 16, 1953, son of the late Buster McGough and Laura Lee Mahnken Nix. He was a retired construction engineer.
Surviving are his daughter, Jody Anderson of Bowman,...
Johnny Elisha Perry
October 18, 2025
Mr. Johnny Elisha Perry, 84, of Brickyard Road, Dewy Rose, husband of 66 years to Shirley Mae Rowland Perry, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Perry was born in Madison County on January 12, 1941, son of the late Byrd Perry and Clora Sybil Guest Perry. He founded J&R Finishing Company in the early...
James Frederick Robinson
October 18, 2025
Mr. James Frederick Robinson, 82, of Willis Drive, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
James was born in Elberton on June 22, 1943, son of the late Thomas Lafayette Robinson and Jessie Mae Saxon Robinson. He was retired from the granite industry where he worked in maintenance, and was a member of Northside Baptist...
Jerald Carlton Brown
October 16, 2025
Mr. Jerald Carlton “Jerry” Brown, 77, of Peachtree Street, Elberton, GA, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Brown was born September 6, 1948, in Marianna, FL to Joe Mac Brown, Jr. and Mary Eunice Davis Brown. Jerry grew up in Laurel, MD where he attended Anne Arundel High School. He served in the United States Army from...
Robert "Bob" Furcron
October 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” Furcron, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 15,2025. Born in Elberton, Georgia, to Mel and Ruth Furcron, Robert lived a life marked by faith, love, and service.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States military as part of the Munitions and Chemical Corps. Prior to his service, he...
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