Obituaries

Jimmie M. Cobo

Jimmie M. Cobo

March 12, 2018

Mrs. Jimmie M. Cobo, 91, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cobo was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia to the late James and Eva Green Magill.She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Louis M. Cobo, in 2014.Jimmie worked for the City of Elberton as a stenographer and counselor with...

Dolores Chase Carter

Dolores Chase Carter

March 12, 2018

Mrs. Dolores Chase Taylor Carter, 85, of Elberton, GA passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. Mrs. Carter was born in Sandy, OR March 20, 1932 to Howard Chase, Sr. and Gladys Arneson Chase. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: JoAnn and Greg Gunter of...

Shelby Jean Wadford

Shelby Jean Wadford

March 11, 2018

Shelby Jean Browder Wadford, 81, of St. Stephen, SC, a former office manager for Neurosurgery & Spine Specialists of Charleston, died Sunday afternoon at her residence. Her funeral will be 11:00 AM Wednesday morning, March 14, 2018, in the First Baptist Church of St. Stephen. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL...

Leona Fleming Dye

Leona Fleming Dye

March 10, 2018

Mrs. Leona Fleming Dye, 95, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Pruitt Healthcare, Spring Valley.A native ofElberton, Mrs. Dye was the daughter of the late Jim H. Fleming, Jr. and the late Orie Lee Childs Fleming.Her husband, Bronson Ward “Bunk” Dye, preceded her in death in 1985, after 43 years of marriage and her son, Michael Ward Dye also...

Joel H. Anderson, Sr.

Joel H. Anderson, Sr.

March 8, 2018

Mr. Joel Harris Anderson, Sr., 85, of Middleton Church Road, Elberton, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Mr. Anderson was born in Elberton, GA on October 26, 1932, to Hoke Smith Anderson, Sr. and Zelma Adams Johnson. He was a retired stone cutter from the granite industry and an avid farmer. Mr. Anderson volunteered as a coach with...

Joel Franklin Griffith

Joel Franklin Griffith

March 3, 2018

Mr. Joel Franklin Griffith, 57, of Parkview Rd., Winterville, GA passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Griffith was born in Athens, GA on February 14, 1961 to Franklin D. Griffith and Alice Moon Griffith. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife: Wanda Harris Griffith; sisters: Janice M. Harrison of Thomson,...

Evelyn Lovin Thornton

Evelyn Lovin Thornton

March 3, 2018

Mrs. Evelyn Lovin Thornton, 93, of Petersburg Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Thornton was born in Lawrenceville, GA on May 10, 1924 to William Henry Lovin and Margaret Hall Lovin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elberton and was a homemaker. She is survived by siblings:...

Alice Rogers Acker

Alice Rogers Acker

March 1, 2018

Mrs. Alice Rogers Acker, 92, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mrs. Acker was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, daughter of the late James D. Rogers, Sr. and Nettie Blum Rogers.She was the wife of the late Nathan H. Acker, with whom she had celebrated over 73 years of marriage prior...

Paul Leonard Hodge

Paul Leonard Hodge

March 1, 2018

Mr. Paul Leonard Hodge, 66, of Robinwood Lane, Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at his home. Mr. Hodge was born in Alexander City, AL on September 23, 1951 to J.W. Hodge and Florence Batchelder Hughes. He was a retired truck driver, carpenter and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by spouse: Debra J. Hamilton; son: Paul...

Roger Wayne Raines

Roger Wayne Raines

February 28, 2018

Mr. Roger Wayne Raines, 69, of Harmony Rd. Elberton passed away Wednesday February 28, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional. Mr. Raines was born in Fayette County, W.VA on June 6, 1948 to Claude E. Raines and Maude J. Webb Raines. He was a natural top polisher in the granite industry where he worked for Harmony Blue Granite Company for 35...

Howard Edward Mcabee

Howard Edward Mcabee

February 28, 2018

Mr. Howard Edward McAbee, 76, of Castlegate Dr. Townville, SC passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Mr. McAbee was born in Anderson, SC on April 23,1941 to William "BW" McAbee and Mary Elizabeth Suttles McAbee. He is survived by a son: Danny McAbee; siblings: Alvin, Bonnie Grace, Waymon, Richard, Johnnie, Judy, Jimmy, Gary and Michael. In addition to his parents...

Charles Winfield Caudell

Charles Winfield Caudell

February 25, 2018

Charles Winfield Caudell, age 88, died at his Roswell home on February 25, 2018, after an extended illness. Charles, known to many as Travis, was born on the family farm in the Nails Creek community of Banks County, Georgia on May 10, 1929. He was one of four boys born to Winfield Reno and Grace Coffee Caudell. A veteran of...

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

February 23, 2018

Mr. Junious Marion “Pete” Smith, 79, of Elberton, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home. "Pop," as he was lovingly known, was born in Goosepond, Georgia to the late Garland Marion and Julia Tiller Smith.He was preceded in death by his beloved bride, “Dottie” Middleton Smith, with whom he had celebrated over 50 years of marriage.He...

Mary Vinnie Armstrong

Mary Vinnie Armstrong

February 22, 2018

Mrs. Mary Vinnie Armstrong, 90, of Dr. George Ward Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. Mrs. Armstrong was born in Ware Shoals, SC January 15, 1928 to Joe Armstrong and Sarah Palmer Armstrong Beck. She was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church and was a retired caregiver. She is survived by sons: Jerry McDonald, Sr. of...

Ricky Mack Haggerty

Ricky Mack Haggerty

February 22, 2018

Ricky Mack Haggerty, 59, of Powdersville, SC passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born May 9, 1958 in Abbeville, SC, he was a son of the late Ralph Haggerty and the late Irene Waters Haggerty. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Michael Robinson; stepdaughter, Janice Robinson and brother, Stanley Haggerty. Ricky...

Bradley Mark Denard

Bradley Mark Denard

February 22, 2018

Mr. Bradley Mark Denard, 52, of Elberton, Ga. entered into rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2018 at Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elberton. Mr. Denard, a native of Wilkes County, had lived in Elbert County since the mid 1990's. He was a cattleman and service technician at the family business, Southeastern Uniloader in Greensboro. He was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church...

Roy Lee Drake, Sr.

Roy Lee Drake, Sr.

February 21, 2018

Mr. Roy Lee Drake, Sr., 66, of Spratlin Mill Rd. Hull, GA passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Drake was born in Madison County, GA on December 23, 1951 to Luther Patten Drake and Edna Toole Drake. He was a retired dump truck operator. Mr. Drake is survived by sons: Roy Lee Drake,...

Jean Miller Wells-Parker

Jean Miller Wells-Parker

February 20, 2018

Mrs. Jean Miller Wells-Parker, 65, of Tignall, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her home. A native of Aiken County, South Carolina, Jean was the daughter of the late James and Laura Walker Miller.She was the wife of Joe Parker, and enjoyed hobbies such as fishing and playing Bingo. Jean dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren,and enjoyed...

St. John  William Plont

St. John William Plont

February 16, 2018

St. John “Sinjin” William Plont, 52, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away February 16, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia due to complications from COPD and a heart condition, he was surrounded by his family during this time, and passed peacefully in the afternoon. He was born August 12, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Ronald William Plont...

Clay Rooker

Clay Rooker

February 16, 2018

Mr. William Clay Rooker, 61, of North Broad Street, Bowman, GA passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Augusta University Medical Center. Mr. Rooker was born on November 10, 1956 in Kingsport, Tennessee to William K. Rooker and Barbara J. Hancock Rooker. Clay’s greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed telling stories, and making children laugh....