Obituaries
Thomas Randolph Willoughby
October 30, 2024
Thomas (Tommy) Randolph Willoughby, 62, of Carlton, GA, passed away on October 30, 2024. Born on December 6, 1961, Tommy spent his formative years attending Elbert Co High School, and later pursued a career as a sandblaster in Elbert County.
Known for his humor, love, and selflessness, Tommy was a devoted fan of the University of Georgia, passionately following their football...
Rachel Gertrude O'Neal Dobson
October 28, 2024
Mrs. Rachel Gertrude O’Neal Dobson, 91, of Marietta, GA, wife of 61 years to the late Glenn Julian Dobson, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA.
Mrs. Dobson was born in Dallas, GA on March 28, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph Edward O’Neal and Ida Bell Haney O’Neal. She was a Master Cosmetologist...
Angela Marie Carey Pullian
October 27, 2024
Mrs. Angela Marie Carey Pullian, 51, of Highway 172 West, Bowman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta with her husband, John, at her side.
Born in Royston on October 6, 1973, Angie was the only child of the late William Theodore Carey and Nancy Darlena Moon Carey. She was a 1992 graduate...
J. Howard Salter
October 26, 2024
With great sadness, the family of Pastor J. Howard Salter, announce his passing. He finished his earthly race on October 26, 2024, the day before his 49th birthday, at his family property, near Elberton, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He loved fiercely and in the end, his heart gave out. He and...
Martha Marie Hyde Dixon
October 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Martha Marie Dixon (Marie/Ree/Nana) announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 89. Marie was a wife to Doug Dixon and mother of four children, and grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She and Doug were married in their hometown of Elberton, Georgia in 1955...
James Richard Benafield
October 25, 2024
Mr. James Richard Benafield, 72, of Fork Creek Rd. Bowman, GA passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Benafield was born January 16, 1952 in Jacksonville, NC to Charles Henry Benafield, Sr. and Narcy Palmetto Crews Benafield. He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran serving from July 6, 1970 to May 28, 1975.
He is...
Jamie Dell "Blue" Black
October 23, 2024
Mr. Blue Black, age 88, joined his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, ascending to heaven with his 101st Airborne Division wings, from St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA. His home was in the oak "hollers" of Ruckersville, GA, his favorite place on earth.
Born Jamie Dell Black in Elberton, GA on June 25, 1936, he was nicknamed “Blue”...
Debra Maria Cain Pursley
October 21, 2024
Ms. Debra Maria “Debbie” Cain Pursley, 69, of McDonough Street, Elberton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley.
Ms. Pursley was born in Atlanta on November 15, 1954, daughter of the late Horace Cain and Virginia Singleton Cain. She was a cashier having retired from Circle K.
Surviving are her boyfriend, Edward Saxon of Elberton; sister,...
Jo Ann Ray Cobo
October 21, 2024
Mrs. Jo Ann R. Cobo, age 91, of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late Max J. Cobo, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. She passed away after suffering a heart attack on the previous Tuesday.
Born in Elberton on October 1, 1933, Betty Jo Ann Ray was a daughter of the late Claude Elbert Ray,...
James Charles "Jimmy" Chastain
October 19, 2024
James Charles Chastain, better known as “Jimmy” and “Dooley”, age 86, of Carlton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, Georgia.
Jimmy was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 2, 1938, to James Carl Chastain and Sara Fannie Brooks Chastain. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two children:...
Brandi Nichole Hutto
October 18, 2024
Brandi Nichole Hutto, 48, of Lavonia, died Friday, October 18, 2024, in Elberton.
She was a cashier having worked for Dollar General.
Memorial services will be held privately by the family.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Brandi Nichole Hutto.
Larry Richard Heide
October 18, 2024
Mr. Larry Richard Heide, 77, of Colbert, husband of 58 years to Beverly Sue Pierce Heide, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Carlton.
Larry was born in Kendall, FL on December 15, 1946, son of the late Richard Earl Heide and Sally Freida “Sis” Colquitt Heide. After high school graduation, he joined the United...
William Randolph "Bud" Dudley, Jr.
October 15, 2024
Mr. William Randolph Dudley, Jr., better known as “Bud”, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence in Elberton, GA.
Mr. Dudley was born in Richmond, VA on May 8, 1953, son of the late William Randolph Dudley, Sr. and Mary Laura Ammons Dudley. Bud studied art and design at Ball State University and served as...
Jennifer Denise Adams Jordan
October 15, 2024
Mrs. Jennifer ‘Denise’ Adams Jordan, 60, of Plantation Road, Elberton, wife of 41 years to Timothy Franklin Jordan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Born in Royston on January 17, 1964, she was the oldest child of George Elvin Adams and Linda Mae Thornton Adams. Denise was a graduate of Elbert County High School. She worked as a Case...
Jamie Suzanne Jackson Henderson
October 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Suzanne Henderson, age 75, of Bethlehem, GA, who left us on October 12, 2024. Born on May 25, 1949, Jamie dedicated her life to education and family, leaving a legacy of love and kindness.
Jamie taught high school home economics in Thomasville, GA, and later found her passion...
Ellis G. Hubbard, Jr.
October 12, 2024
Mr. Ellis G. Hubbard, Jr., 73, of Leverette Lane, Starr, SC passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Hubbard was born November 10, 1950 in Greensboro, GA to Ellis G. Hubbard, Sr. and Louise Smith Hubbard. He was an U.S. Navy veteran and was an retired truck loader from Everlasting Granite Company.
He is survived by a son: Nathan...
Harold Ray Reynolds, Sr.
October 12, 2024
Mr. Harold Ray Reynolds, Sr., 78, of Elberton, GA entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Harold was the son of the late John Norman Reynolds and the late Sally Eavenson Reynolds. Harold was also preceded in death by his son William Jason Reynolds, brothers Verlyn...
Judd Curtis Fleming
October 11, 2024
Mr. Judd Curtis Fleming, 50, formerly of Elberton, GA passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Hill Haven in Commerce, GA.
Mr. Fleming was born February 12, 1974 in Elberton, GA to Ralph Fleming and Barbara Harbert Fleming. He was a tow truck driver.
He is survived by siblings: Justin Fleming of Elberton, GA, Barbara Fleming of Hartwell, GA and Kathy Fleming...
Milford Lewis Cagle
October 8, 2024
Mr. Milford Lewis Cagle, 94, of Moody, Texas, passed from this life on October 8, 2024, at Pruitt Health Spring Valley in Elberton, Georgia. Mr. Cagle was married to Annie Frances Dennard Cagle for 25 years.
He was born in Sudan, Texas on August 3, 1930, the son of the late Roscoe Lewis “Pete” Cagle and Ozella Mae Watts Cagle. He...
George Sewell Chatham
October 8, 2024
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George Sewell Chatham, a lifelong resident of Hartwell, GA, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Glen Eagle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville, GA, where he had been lovingly cared for during the last four years. He was 79.
Born in Hartwell, GA on April 20, 1945, George was the eighth of...
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