Obituaries
Connie Frances Smith
July 9, 2019
Ms. Connie Frances Smith, 55, of Elberton passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. A native of Anderson, South Carolina, Connie was the daughter of the late Charles Hampton and Sandra Christine Smith. Survivors include seven siblings, Kathy Clay, Elberton, Wanda Davis, Watauga, TN, Randy Smith, Belton, SC, Charles H. Smith, Jr., Belton, SC, Darren Smith, Williamston, SC, Daniel Smith, Pelzer,...
Emory Paul Grizzell
July 9, 2019
Mr. Emory Paul Grizzell, 65, of Floyd Rd., Dewy Rose, GA passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Emory University Hospital. Mr. Grizzell was born April 11, 1954 in Elberton, GA to Joseph Paul Grizzell, Sr. and Edna Ann McKinney Troup. He was a sandblaster in the granite industry. He is survived by daughters and son-in-law: Tasha and Greg Turman...
Larry Marlen Blackmon
July 8, 2019
Mr. Larry Marlen Blackmon, 70, of Bowman Highway, Elberton, husband of Judy Busby Blackmon, finished his course in faith on Monday, July 8, 2019. He passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. Mr. Blackmon was born in Elberton on August 30, 1948, son of the late Robert Louis Blackmon and Sara...
Roger Wayne Thomasson
July 5, 2019
Mr. Roger Wayne Thomasson, 75, of Danburg Street, Tignall, husband of 50 years to the late Rebecca Elaine Thornton Thomasson, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Thomasson was born in Washington on July 25, 1943, son of the late Roger Wilson Thomasson and Geneva Rousey Thomason. He worked at Almar Manufacturing Company and was a...
Mary Jean Eaves
July 4, 2019
Mrs. Mary Jean Eaves, 77, widow of the late Walter “Bubba” Eaves, died July 4th after a brief illness.She and Bubba were married for fifty-four years before his passing in 2016. A native of Tifton, Mary Jean attended Auburn University.A long-time resident of Elbert County, she was active in local historic preservation, the Iris Garden Club and various bridge groups.A...
Christie Carlan-Sorrow
June 30, 2019
Mrs. Christie Michelle Carlan-Sorrow, 39, of Cooper Farm Road, Nicholson, wife of 3 years to Todd Everett Sorrow, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at her residence. Christie was born in Athens on May 18, 1980, daughter of Bonnie Lou McGill Norwood and the late Robert Dennis Carlan. She was a homemaker. In addition to her mother and husband,...
Jeanette Chandler Ward
June 30, 2019
Mrs. Jeanette Chandler Ward, age 88, of Loganville, GA, formerly of Commerce, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Jeanette was born in Commerce, GA to the late Alger Nunn and Bertha Snipes Chandler. Jeanette was a homemaker until the children got older; she then worked at the Snellville, GA. Post Office for 20 years. She loved her work...
Sandra Jones Bond
June 28, 2019
Mrs. Sandra Jones Bond, 70, of Elberton, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. A native of Anderson, South Carolina, Sandra was the daughter of the late William N. and Estella Payton Jones.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, William N. Jones, Jr. and a sister, Lucille...
Summer Anne Leatherman
June 28, 2019
Mrs. Summer Anne Adams Leatherman, 42, of Woodhurst Drive, Hartwell, wife of Roger Leatherman, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Summer was born in Hanford, California on September 4, 1976, daughter of Mike Adams of Arizona and Lory Talley Lee of California. She was a phlebotomist and a member of New Apostolic Church...
Georgia Faye Wood
June 27, 2019
Mrs. Georgia Faye “Granny Faye” Neese Wood, 87, of Lavonia Highway, Lavonia, GA passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Wood was born November 8, 1931 in Royston, GA to Walton Neese and Edith Jones Neese. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lavonia and was a retired textile inspector from Sibly Mills. She is...
Sara Ann Davis
June 26, 2019
Mrs. Sara Ann Dutton Davis, 83, of Whites Chapel Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Davis was born October 18, 1935 in Elberton, GA to Paul Dutton and Vilee Lawrence Davis. She was a retired seamstress from Elberton MFG. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Perry and...
Rosie Moon Boswell
June 24, 2019
Mrs. Rosie Mae Moon Boswell, 76, of Elm Street, Elberton, wife of 60 years to Charles Allen Boswell, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. Rosie was born in Elberton on March 4, 1943, daughter of the late Clyde Findley “Jack” Moon, Sr. and Willene Thomason Moon. She devoted her working career to...
Charity Lynn Reynolds
June 23, 2019
Charity Lynn Reynolds, 48, of Elberton, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her residence. Charity was born in Fulton County on March 22, 1971, daughter of Ruth Ann Reid Moon and the late James Lee Reynolds. She was a sandblaster having worked in the granite industry and a member of Assembly Church of Hartwell. Survivors include her children:...
Michael Lee Roach
June 22, 2019
Mr. Michael Lee Roach, 77, of Gumlog Grove Rd., Lavonia, GA passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia. Mr. Roach was born May 16, 1942 in Macon, GA to Collis Jimmy Roach Sr. and Helen Elizabeth Harris Roach. He was retired machinist in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by a children: Sarah...
Dolores Terry Scoggins
June 21, 2019
Mrs. Dolores Ann Terry Scoggins, 78, of Elberton, GA passed away on June 21, 2019. She was born in Athens on February 19, 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Scoggins, her mother, Dorothy Guest Butler of Athens, and her father Belvy Terry of Atlanta. Dolores was a homemaker, and paraprofessional at Beaverdam Elementary School. She enjoyed...
Frances Garnetta Turner
June 21, 2019
Mrs. Garnetta Lowe Turner, oldest child of Lois Yarbrough Lowe and Garnett Lowe, was born on December 7, 1940, and reared in Oglethorpe County. She peacefully departed her earthly home on June 21, 2019. Throughout her life, Garnetta was a blessing. She is remembered for her strong unwavering faith, her patience, her wit, and optimism, and her ability to recognize...
Jeffery Wilton Sanders
June 20, 2019
Mr. Jeffery Wilton Sanders, 56, passed away at his home Thursday, June 20. 2019. A native of Hart County, Mr. Sanders was the son of the late Rene and Rosseta Whitworth Sanders. He was born August 28, 1962.He worked at the Georgia Welcome Center in Maintenance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lee...
Effie Mae Willingham
June 20, 2019
Mrs. Effie Mae Rucker Willingham, 92, of Dr. George Ward Rd. Elberton passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. Mrs. Willingham was born May 9, 1927 in Birmingham, AL to Gene Rucker and Mattie Huff Rucker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Elberton and was retired from Elberton Poultry. She is survived by her sons: Robert Burton, Jr.,...
Marty Moss
June 19, 2019
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Martin “Marty” Keith Moss, Jr., age 51 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Mr. Moss was born in Elberton, Georgia the son of the late Martin Keith Moss, Sr. and Martha Norman Moss. Mr. Moss was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and was a super...
Arthur Kenneth Ferrell, Jr.
June 19, 2019
Mr. Arthur Kenneth Ferrell, Jr., 64, of Whitehead Rd. Athens, GA passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Mr. Ferrell was born September 18, 1954 in Durham, NC to the late Rev. Arthur Kenneth Ferrell, Sr. and Lydia Marie Coleman Ferrell. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by daughters: Heather Loke of Apex, NC, Leigh Ann Ferrell of...
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