Obituaries

Ash Rickli

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

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

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

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

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...

James Dwight Richardson

James Dwight Richardson

November 3, 2017

Mr. James Dwight Richardson, 60, of Athens, formerly of Elberton, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 in Athens Regional Hospital.A native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, he was the son of the late, James Dwight and Glenna Hamburg Richardson.He was also preceded in death by his biological parents, Eggar Ruskin and Diane Hutchins. Mr. Richardson was in food service management and...

Loretta Alexander Richardson

Loretta Alexander Richardson

November 3, 2017

Mrs. Loretta Alexander Richardson, 90, of Country Club Rd., Elberton passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Richardson was born September 14, 1927 in Elberton, GA to John B. Alexander and Ruby Brown Alexander. She was a member of Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and at Walmart as a Department...

William Franklin Waters

William Franklin Waters

November 2, 2017

Mr. William Franklin Waters, Sr., 82, of Comer, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. Mr. Waters was the son of the late Samuel Preston Waters and Sally Ruth (Sutherland) Waters. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Betty Jean (Moon) Waters. Mr. Waters was retired from the granite industry in Elberton, and from the Georgia Army National Guard...

Miriam Jean Weick

Miriam Jean Weick

November 2, 2017

Mrs. Miriam Jean Morrow Weick, 59, of Hutch Alley, Abbeville, SC passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Weick was born November 9, 1957 in Abbeville, SC to Henry Morrow and Betty Parnell Morrow. She was a manager at Cherokee Trail. She is survived by her husband of 37 years: Benjamin Weick; daughters: Terra & Raymond Erwin;...

Ralph Stanley  Gaddy

Ralph Stanley Gaddy

November 2, 2017

Mr. Ralph Stanley Gaddy, 86, of Steve Ray Dr., Dewy Rose, GA passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Spring Valley Health Care. Mr. Gaddy was born December 18, 1930 in Haywood County, NC to Clarence H. Gaddy and Flossie Lee Wines Gaddy. He was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Iva, SC and was retired from...

Robert  Collins, Jr.

Robert Collins, Jr.

November 1, 2017

Mr. Robert Collins, Jr., 55, of Union Point St., Lexington, GA passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his home. Mr. Collins was born July 30, 1962 in Athens, GA to Bobby Collins, Sr. and Lizzie Brown Collins. He was a ledge worker in the granite quarry industry. He is survived by sisters: Martha Ann Collins, Lizzie Mae Collins and...

Dick Mills

Dick Mills

October 30, 2017

Mr. Tommy "Dick" Derald Mills, 74, of Oak Dr., Elberton, GA passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Anmed Health in Anderson, SC. Mr. Mills was born April 21, 1943 in Savannah, GA to Rucker Mills and Cornelia Smith Mills. He was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church, a retired saw operator in the granite industry. Dick was a legendary...

Tyrone Jackson

Tyrone Jackson

October 26, 2017

Mr. Tyrone Jackson, 52, of Adams St. Lavonia, GA passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital. Mr. Jackson was born July 13, 1965 to James White and Rose Broadnax. Survivors include his parents James White and Rosa Broadnax; sons: Tyrone Jackson, Tairik Jackson, Lorenzo Jackson; daughter: Tyeisha Jackson; siblings: Brad Broadnax, Shawn Broadnax, Anthony White,...

Timothy Edward O'Dillon

Timothy Edward O'Dillon

October 24, 2017

Mr. Timothy Edward O'Dillon, 57, of Amberley Dr., Hull, GA passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Mr. O'Dillon was born October 18, 1960 in Athens, GA to James O'Dillon and Mary Moon O'Dillon. He is survived by a son & daughter-in-law: Tyler & Jamie O'Dillon; mother: Mary Moon O'Dillon; sister & brother-in-law: Teresa & Steve Anglin; niece: Mary Beth Anglin;...

Kenny Dunn

Kenny Dunn

October 23, 2017

Mr. Albert "Kenny" Kendall Dunn, 80, of Fork Creek Rd., Bowman, GA passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Dunn was born January 5, 1937 in Oglethorpe Co, GA to Sam Malrey Dunn and Laura E. Dye Dunn. He was a retired polisher in the granite industry, after retirement he was a dedicated farmer. He...

Mark Carrington

Mark Carrington

October 23, 2017

Mr. Thomas Mark Carrington, 53, of Elberton husband of Laura Carrington passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Mr. Carrington was born January 26, 1964 in Elberton, GA to Bud Carrington and Jackie Diane Davis McCurley. He was employed in the granite industry at Wholesale Monument Company. He is survived by his wife of 23 years: Laura Johnson Carrington; daughter: Jamie...

Perry Otha Whitmire

Perry Otha Whitmire

October 17, 2017

Mr. Perry Otha Whitmire, 62, of Eagle Grove School Rd., Bowman, GA passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at his home. Mr. Whitmire was born August 30, 1955 in Royston, GA to Rufus Whitmire and Dora Mize Whitmire. Perry was a member of Dewy Rose Baptist Church where he was very active with local and international missions, a member of...

Mary Ann Loyd

Mary Ann Loyd

October 16, 2017

Mrs. Mary Ann Jones Loyd, 69, of Park St., Elberton, GA passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. Mrs. Loyd was born June 15, 1948 in Elberton, GA to Sam Jones and Dorothy Jones. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Jimmy Loyd; son: Nathan Loyd; sister: Martha Fleeman; brother: Ricky...

Frank Bernard  Hile

Frank Bernard Hile

October 14, 2017

Mr. Frank Bernard Hile, 85, of Royston, GA went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Kindred Hospice in Athens, GA. Mr. Hile was born November 29, 1931 in Ashland, OR to Oren Jesse Hile and Vena Suzanna Gilman Hile. He graduated from Ashland High School and during his youth was a member of the Boy Scouts...

Robert "Pete" Bond

Robert "Pete" Bond

October 12, 2017

Mr. Robert Norman “Pete” Bond, 84, of Elberton, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Bond was a native of Elberton, the son of the late Holcomb and Julia McMullam Bond.His wife of 63 years, Georgia Willie Page Bond also preceded him in death.He served his country in the U.S....