Obituaries
Bobbie Sue Hughes Allen
Aug 25, 2023
Mrs. Bobbie Sue Hughes Allen, 79, of Elberton, GA, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Born on June 16, 1944, in Elberton, GA, daughter of the late John Henry Hughes and Alice Sue Allen Hughes, Bobbie Sue joined Oak Grove Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member as long as...
Charles Franklin Mathews
Aug 24, 2023
Mr. Charles Franklin Mathews, 78, of North Eades Rd. Carlton, GA passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Mathews was born November 13, 1944 in Lexington, GA to Ralph Mathews and Annie Mae Aaron Mathews. He was a member of Millstone Baptist Church and was an retired electrical coil winder at ABB, a former baliff for...
Willie Norman, Sr.
Aug 24, 2023
Mr. Willie Norman, Sr., 99, was born on February 10, 1924 to the late Nelson and Rosella Norman. He was the youngest of six children born of that union. He entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2023. Willie was employed in the granite industry and Elberton Manufacturing Company until his retirement in 1989. He loved his job as...
Michael O'Neal Hughes
Aug 24, 2023
Mr. Michael O”Neal Hughes, 58, of Elberton, GA entered his eternal rest on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Michael was born on August 2, 1965 to the late Emma Heard Hughes and James Hughes.
Michael is preceded in death by his late wife: Lisa Hughes; parents: Emma and James Hughes; brothers: James Charles Hughes, Randy Hughes, Kevin Hughes and Willie Hughes.
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Carolyn Nance Rucker
Aug 21, 2023
Carolyn Nance Rucker, 84, of Elberton, Georgia, died at her home on August 21 after a nearly year-long battle with cancer.
She was born October 2, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama to Richard and Lucille Nance. Carolyn was the youngest of four children. As a young adult, she attended the University of Montevallo and began her career in the group...
Maryann West Griggs
Aug 21, 2023
Mrs. Maryann West Griggs died peacefully in her sleep at home in Elberton, Georgia on Monday, August 21, 2023, with her husband of 26 years, William Troy "Bill" Griggs, at her side. She was 76. Born on June 9, 1947, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Maryann and her family relocated to California at a young age and she always considered California home....
Bobbie Leona Wilson Bagwell
Aug 20, 2023
Mrs. Bobbie Leona Wilson Bagwell, age 90, formerly of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late Howard Martin Bagwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Memory Care at Lake Joy in Warner Robins, while surrounded by her family and listening to Elvis.
Bobbie was the only daughter of Leo Irma WIlson and Edna Jane Ledford Wilson, born...
Jessie Michael "Mike" Baston
Aug 20, 2023
Mr. Jessie Michael “Mike” Baston, age 73, entered into rest on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his residence on River Road in the Fortsonia Community of Elberton. Mike courageously fought cancer for four years, and his last days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he loved so dearly.
Affectionately known as “Big Mike”, he was born in Augusta...
Joyce Childs Jones
Aug 19, 2023
Mrs. Joyce C. Jones, 93, of Tucker,GA passed away August 19, 2023.
She was born in Elberton, GA on September 6, 1929 to Calvin and Orelia Childs.She devoted her life to her husband of 70 years and to raising her children. She desired to serve others and worked in the counseling department at First Baptist Church Of Atlanta which she...
Terry Eugene Willis
Aug 17, 2023
Mr. Terry Eugene Willis, 63, of Helwals Rd. Iva, SC passed away Thursday August 17, 2023.
Mr. Willis was born December 21, 1959 in Elberton, GA to Thomas Eugene “Gene” Willis and Helen Gaines Chapman. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and was a retired fixer in the textile industry. Terry was a very outgoing gentle giant...
James Steven "Steve" Fleming, Sr.
Aug 14, 2023
Mr. James Steven “Steve” Fleming, Sr., 73, of Highway 81 South, Calhoun Falls, SC, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Steve was born in Elberton, GA on August 12, 1950, son of the late John Henry Fleming, Jr. and Clydis Ophelia “Boots” Evans Fleming. A jack-of-all trades, Mr. Fleming enjoyed working in the construction...
Thomas Frederick "Tom" List, Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Mr. Thomas Frederick "Tom" List, Jr., 81, of Lake Forest Drive, Elberton, GA, husband of Diane McInnis List, went to be with the Lord he so faithfully served on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Dayton, OH on March 25, 1942, Tom was the only child of Thomas Frederick List, Sr. and Willie Mae Turner List. After...
Thomas Glenn "Tommy" McGarity, III
Aug 13, 2023
GOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!
Mr. Thomas Glenn "Tommy" McGarity III, 65, of Stoney Creek Drive, Elberton, husband of 34 years to the late Catherine Denise "Cathi" Smith McGarity, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023. His death was in the manner in which he wanted - peacefully at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family and closest friends.
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Gwen Floyd Hearn
Aug 9, 2023
Verna Gwen Floyd Hearn, age 89 of Griffin, formerly of Elberton, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Brightmoor Hospice.Mrs. Floyd-Hearn was born in Griffin, Georgia on January 11, 1934. Her parents, Green Walter Smith and Amos Burnette Smith; beloved first husband, David Alton “Buddy” Floyd and daughter, Mary Elizabeth Diaz all preceded her in death. She was retired from...
Billy Thomas Studdard III
Aug 8, 2023
Billy Thomas Studdard III of Elberton, 34, passed away on August 8, 2023.
Billy is preceded by his sister, Tabitha West.
Billy is survived by his parents, Billy Studdard Jr. and Sharon Studdard.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Arrangements for Billy Thomas Studdard III are in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services...
Carol Ann Looney Harris
Aug 7, 2023
Mrs. Carol Ann Looney Harris, 83, of Pembroke Circle, Elberton, wife of the late Henry Daniel Harris, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Harris was born in Calhoun Falls, SC on February 21, 1940, daughter of the late Talmadge Dewitt Looney and Estelle Walters Looney. She was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and...
David Lewis Griffin
Aug 5, 2023
David Lewis Griffin de Elberton,40, fallecio Sabado, Agosto 5, 2023 en un tragico accidente.
David nacio en Columbia, Sur Carolina hijo de Benjamin y Carolyn Griffin.Una persona muy Feliz y perdonadora. Siempre dispuesto a ayudar a quien lo ocupara. Le gustaba arreglar carros y construir casas de perro. David era un hombre de familia y amaba imensamente. El era un...
Nelda Jean Tiller Scarborough
Aug 4, 2023
Our Dear Mother, Nelda Jean Scarborough, of Elberton, Ga. and of late Zebulon, Ga. sadly passed away on August 4, 2023, at the age of 90.
She was born February 19, 1933. She had many friends and was well loved where ever she went.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L Scarborough Jr.; her son, Stanley Scarborough; sister, Bertha...
Monty Scott Threlkeld
Aug 4, 2023
Mr. Monty Scott Threlkeld, 66, of Melbourne, FL, husband of the late Donna Threlkeld, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Melbourne. Born on July 29, 1957, in Elberton, GA, Monty was the third of six children of Olin Eugene Threlkeld and Rebecca Frances Maxwell Threlkeld. He was a 1976 graduate of Elbert County High School and attended...
Joyce Smith Brown
Aug 3, 2023
Mrs. Avis ‘Joyce’ Smith Brown, 83, of Parham Town Road, Bowman, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Brown was born in Madison County on May 18, 1940, daughter of the late Plumer Grady Smith and Nancy Irene Dudley Smith. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Corinth Congregational Holiness Church. Joyce loved fishing...
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