Obituaries
James Burkhead
November 28, 2017
Mr. Hily James Burkhead, 62, of Rock Branch Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Mr. Burkhead was born October 4, 1955 in Des Moines, IA to Wayne Burkhead and LaDeva Carlson Burkhead Ivie. He was a member of Believers Baptist Church, a retired forklift operator of 40 years from CertainTeed-St. Gobain Corp....
Joe "Gonk" Wicker
November 27, 2017
Mr. Joe "Gonk" Daniel Wicker, 60, of Gordon St., Elberton passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at his home. Mr. Wicker was born November 20, 1957 in Anderson, SC to J.C. Daniel Wicker and Sybil Annette Crawford Wicker. He was a retired granite polisher. He is survived by his mother: Sybil Annette Crawford Wicker of Anderson, SC; and sisters: Cathy...
Virgil Norman Suttles
November 26, 2017
Rev. Virgil Norman Suttles, 69, of Athens Hwy., Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Rev. Suttles was born January 27, 1948 in Elberton, GA to Dallas Norman Suttles and Addie Grace Conwell Suttles. He was a member of Crossover Community Church in Anderson, SC and was a Pastor and Missionary. He is survived...
Vicki Thomas Evans
November 25, 2017
Mrs. Vicki Thomas Evans, 57, of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Evans was born February 23, 1960 in Royston, GA to James Lee Odis Thomas and Fredda Joyce Young Thomas. Vicki was preceded in death by her spouse, Tony Evans, who she cared for faithfully. Vicki was also the widow of Mike...
Frances Thornton Johnson
November 23, 2017
Mrs. Frances Louise Thornton Johnson, 90, of Pine Hill Dr., Elberton, wife of 52 years the late John Thomas Johnson passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Spring Valley Nursing Home. Mrs. Johnson was born January 11, 1927 in Elberton, GA to Herbert Thornton and Sally Lou Dickerson Thornton. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and was a...
Dorothy Dando
November 22, 2017
Ms. Dorothy Dando, 93, of Stewart Ave., Union Point, GA passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home. Ms. Dando was born March 1, 1924 in New Castle, PA. She is survived by a great-niece: Trish Ann Chastain of Union Point, GA. Ms. Dando's wishes were to be cremated and no scheduled. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton...
James C. Mapp
November 21, 2017
Mr. James C. Mapp, 73, formerly of Petertsburg Towers, Elberton passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center in Ideal, GA. Mr. Mapp was born October 20, 1944 in Alabama to Amos Mapp and Mary Jim Jennings Mapp. He was a retired painter. He is survived by friends Dephani and Derrick Hill, Dequan Woodson and Keyshawn...
Teresa O'Dillon Anglin
November 21, 2017
Mrs. Teresa P. O'Dillon Anglin, of Franklin Co., GA wife of Steve Anglin passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Anglin was born October 26, 1958 in Athens, GA to James O'Dillon and Mary Moon O'Dillon. She was of the Holiness Faith and worked at Colbert Headstart. She is survived by her husband: Steve Anglin;...
James Floyd Lord, Jr.
November 20, 2017
Mr. James Floyd Lord, Jr., 65, of Pine Lake Dr., Elberton, GA passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional. Mr. Lord was born September 14, 1952 in Commerce, GA to James Floyd Lord, Sr. and Naomi Maliece Martin Lord. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton and worked for Sanders Furniture Company. He is...
Hugh Winnifred Dickerson
November 19, 2017
Mr. Hugh Winnifred Dickerson, 75, of Lexington Hwy., Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at his home. Mr. Dickerson was born March 12, 1942 to Desmond and Phoebe Dickerson. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church, a Charter member of Faith Baptist Church, associated with Love Unlimited Christian Bookstore, member of the Elbert County Senior Center,...
Junior Edward Mcleroy, Jr.
November 19, 2017
Mr. James "Junior" Edward McLeroy, Jr., 51, of Brewers Mill Rd., Elberton passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Mr. McLeroy was born February 24, 1966 in Royston, GA to James Edward McLeroy, Sr. and Flossie Hill McLeroy. He is survived by his wife of 33 years: Tammy Sanders McLeroy; son and daughter-in-law: Joshua and Sara McLeroy; father: James Edward McLeroy,...
Albert Julius Kinder, Jr.
November 15, 2017
Mr. Albert Julius Kinder, Jr., 66, of Goldmine Holly Springs Rd., Royston, GA passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mr. Kinder was born June 19, 1951 in Baltimore City, MD to Albert Julius Kinder, Sr. and June Yvonne Clauss Kinder. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hartwell, GA and was a farmer. He is survived by his...
Martha Ann Slay
November 14, 2017
Mrs. Martha Ann Moore Slay, 69, of Bakers Ferry Rd., Elberton passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Mrs. Slay was born September 13, 1948 in Elberton, GA to George "Boose" Moore and Beth Partain Moore. She was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church, Elbert County Senior Center, and the Elbert County FFA Alumni. She was retired from Drake Gas of...
Brenda Lee Sawyer
November 11, 2017
Ms. Brenda Lee Sawyer, 57, of Byrdstown, Tenn. formerly of Calhoun Falls, SC passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at her home from a heart attack. Born on March 26, 1960, she was the daughter of Harrison L. Sawyer of Calhoun Falls, SC and Beverly J. Owings of Bloomington, Indiana. She was a graduate of...
Frances Baty Gilreath
November 11, 2017
Mrs. Frances Baty Gilreath, 85, of Turner Homes Cr., Royston, GA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. Mrs. Gilreath was born July 13, 1932 in Royston, GA to Horace Baty and Ila Baty. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Sandy Cross, GA, a retired seamstress in the textile industry and was a former Pink Lady at Cobb...
Ash Rickli
November 11, 2017
Mr. Ash Rickli, 30, of Laurel Dr., Athens, GA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home. Ash Rickli was an amazing artist, musician, and creative force. He was wild and confident and humble and brilliant. We will forever remember Ash’s spirit, talent, fearlessness, and fierce generosity. Ash was an unforgettable person and has made the world a more...
Jimmy Brown
November 7, 2017
On Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 2017, James Andrew Brown, Jr., better known as “Jimmy”, peacefully finished his course in faith at his residence in Elberton. He was 68. Jimmy was born in Elberton on January 15, 1949, son of the late James Andrew Brown Sr. and Rachel Amanda (Brown) Brown. He was a 1967 graduate of Elbert County High School...
Sylvia Jean Walker
November 5, 2017
Mrs. Sylvia Jean Fuller Walker, 69, of Vandiver Rd., Martin, GA passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Walker was born September 7, 1948 to Lawrence Fuller and Jean Hallock Fuller. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her husband of 42 years: Rollo Ramsey Walker; son: Rollo Ramsey Walker, II; daughters and sons-in-laws: Shari &...
Randy Ward Peppers
November 5, 2017
Mr. Randall "Randy" Ward Peppers, 61, of Jones Ferry Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his home. Mr. Peppers was born March 15, 1956 in Southern Pines, NC to Grady Peppers and Jewell Martin Peppers. Survivors include his wife of 14 years: Kelly M. Dotson Peppers; sons and daughters-in-law: Josh and McKenzie Seymour; Matt and Kate...
Marjean Watson Tate
November 4, 2017
Mrs. Marjean Watson Tate, 89, of Cade St., Hartwell, GA passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Hartwell Health and Rehab. Mrs. Tate was born June 12, 1928 in Swifton, AR to Oliver Watson and Mary Osborne Watson. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Cave City, AR and was a retired caregiver to the elderly. She...
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