Obituaries

June Moore Garner

June Moore Garner

May 20, 2019

Mrs. Betty June Moore Garner, 60, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, wife of 25 years to Juan Bernal, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. June was born in Elberton on September 15, 1958, daughter of the late William Dalton Moore and Shirley Irene Carroll Suttles. She was a retired CNA and of the Holiness faith....

Sherry Marsh Boynton

Sherry Marsh Boynton

May 20, 2019

Sherry Marsh Boynton, 63, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019, surrounded by family at Southwest Christian Care in Union City, Ga. The daughter of Juanita D. Marsh and George E. Marsh, Sr., Sherry was born on October 4, 1955, in College Park, Georgia. Sherry grew up in Newton Estates in College Park. She spent her days keeping the peace...

Jo Ann Mcdonald Tompkins

Jo Ann Mcdonald Tompkins

May 18, 2019

Ms. Jo Ann McDonald Tompkins, 56, of Sunset Drive, Danielsville, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her residence. Jo Ann was born in Greenville, SC on July 31, 1962, daughter of the late Claude Talmadge McDonald and Margie Lee Neighbors McDonald. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughters: Heather Jacoby of Greene County and Vivian Jacoby of...

John Stanley Ayers

John Stanley Ayers

May 17, 2019

Mr. John Stanley Ayers, 76, a native of Elberton, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.Stan was the husband of Sharon Eavenson Ayers, having celebrated over 53 years of marriage together.Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Louise Hopkins Ayers, and a brother, Wendell Ayers. Stan grew up in Elberton, graduating from...

Allen Wilson Washington

Allen Wilson Washington

May 17, 2019

Mr. Allen Wilson Washington, 76, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Allen was born November 23, 1942, in Augusta, Georgia. He was married to Jane Anglin Washington and they resided in Lexington, Georgia. In retirement, they worked on genealogy and weather information. His parents were Eulie Washington and May McKettrick Washington. Allen lived in Lexington attending...

Alice Marlene Fleming

Alice Marlene Fleming

May 17, 2019

PAID Mrs. Alice Marlene Tudor Fleming, 65, of Tanglewood Drive, Elberton, GA, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at Spring Valley Nursing Home. Mrs. Fleming was born April 30, 1954, in Augusta, GA to Martin Tudor and Matoka Tudor. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Grady Ray Fleming; daughters and son-in-law: Tasha and Greg Turman of Elberton,...

Ellen Newton Bowman

Ellen Newton Bowman

May 15, 2019

Mrs. Ellen Bowman, of Elberton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.A native of Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late R.L. and Sue Garner Newton.Mrs. Bowman was also preceded in death by her husband, Orin E. Bowman; a son, Mickey Bowman; a granddaughter, Martha Christina “Christy” Bowman; sisters, Bobby Sue Newton and Jessie...

William Gaines  Jones

William Gaines Jones

May 14, 2019

Mr. William Gaines Jones, 90, of Tucker, GA passed away on May 14, 2019. He was born in Elberton, GA on December 22, 1928 to William Carroll Jones and Ina Gaines Jones. William served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from Atlanta Gas Light Company after 46 years of service. William loved fishing and tending to his garden,...

Danny Wyman Roth

Danny Wyman Roth

May 13, 2019

Mr. Danny Wyman Roth, 58, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.Danny was born in Elberton, but lived most of his life in Oglethorpe County.He was the son of the late Charlie Lucre and Loudell Holloman Roth.He was also preceded in death by a brother, Aubrey Roth.Danny worked as a quarryman in the Millstone Granite Quarry. Survivors include his daughter and...

Shirlee Ann Hendricks

Shirlee Ann Hendricks

May 12, 2019

Ms. Shirlee Ann Hendricks, 75, of 358 Elm St. Elberton, GA passed away at Elbert Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was born December 26, 1943 to the late James R. & F. Ruth Hendrix of Lexington, GA. She is survived by her daughter, Julie M. Almond of Charleston, SC, three granddaughters, Mariah M. Holley (Cody), Bailey E....

Dr. Joe S. Campbell, Sr.

Dr. Joe S. Campbell, Sr.

May 11, 2019

Dr. Joe Stewart Campbell, Sr., 85, of Elberton, husband of 65 years to Margaret McGee Campbell, finished his course in faith and graduated to Glory on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. His final days were spent surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. Dr. Campbell was born in...

Barbara Thornton Miller

Barbara Thornton Miller

May 11, 2019

Barbara Ann Thornton Miller, 84 of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Elberton, died on May 11th, 2019 after fighting a month long respiratory illness. Barbara was born in Detroit, MI then lived in Elberton, GA prior to moving to Atlanta. She is preceded in eternal life by daughter Joann Reagin. She is survived by daughter Vickey Miller; sons Frank Coon and...

Elaine Frances Drake

Elaine Frances Drake

May 10, 2019

Mrs. Elaine Frances Terrell Drake, 60, of Fork Creek Rd. Bowman, GA passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Drake was born February 7, 1959 in Lawrenceville, GA to Alfred Terrell and Sarah Simmons Terrell. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: James Randall Drake, daughter: Tracy...

Jimmy Lewis Mattox

Jimmy Lewis Mattox

May 9, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Lewis Mattox, 67, of College Park and a native of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta. Mr. Mattox was born in Elberton on May 12, 1951, son of the late Mozelle Browner Mattox. He was a graduate of Blackwell Memorial High School, a retired furniture finisher, and a member of...

Julian "Gene" Eugene Barden

Julian "Gene" Eugene Barden

May 8, 2019

Mr. Julian Eugene “Gene” Barden, 88, of Lincolnton, Georgia began his new life on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Born in Appling, Georgia, Mr. Barden was the son of the late Luther Lee and Georgia Powell Barden. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.Mr. Barden spent his life farming, and truly loved his work as he tended his...

Marion Holman Haley

Marion Holman Haley

May 8, 2019

Marion Holman Haley, 102, of Elberton, died May 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Ira Sereno and Minnie Gaines Haley. Born and reared in Hart County, he served honorably as a bombardier in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, completing over 50 missions. After the war he spent most of his working life and...

Teresa Elaine Stowers

Teresa Elaine Stowers

May 6, 2019

Ms. Teresa Elaine Stowers, 63, of Pressman Road, Elberton, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at The Medical Center of Peach County in Byron. Teresa was born in Elberton on December 22, 1955, daughter of the late Raymond Neal Stowers and Annie Mae Bridges Stowers. She was a member of Coldwater United Methodist Church and formerly attended Cornerstone Baptist...

Martha Robinson Wells

Martha Robinson Wells

May 3, 2019

Mrs. Martha Nell Robinson Wells, 77, of Elberton, wife of the late James Henry “Jimmy” Wells, Jr., entered into rest on Friday, May 3, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospice House following a sudden illness. Mrs. Wells was born in Hartwell on January 29, 1942, daughter of the late Monell and Ora Belle Brown Robinson. In addition to her parents and...

Paige Saxon Yeargin

Paige Saxon Yeargin

May 2, 2019

Mrs. Nancy ‘Paige’ Saxon Yeargin, 54, of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of 32 years to Carl Lawson Yeargin, Jr., passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Paige was born in Elberton on May 11, 1964, daughter of Nancy Maxwell Hall and the late William Ward Saxon. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Eddie Dean Bailey

Eddie Dean Bailey

May 2, 2019

Mr. Eddie Dean Bailey, 66, of Hardy St. Extension Hartwell, GA passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Hartwell Health and Rehab. Mr. Bailey was born November 1, 1952 in Royston, GA to Denzil Grayson Bailey and Edna Sue Peeples Bailey. He was a brick mason. He is survived by sons; Louie Bailey and L.B. Bailey both of Greenville, SC,...