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Terry Eugene Willis

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.

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.

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

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.

Born...

Gwen Floyd Hearn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Max J. Cobo

Max J. Cobo

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. Max J. Cobo, age 90, of Washington Highway, Elberton, husband of Jo Ann Ray Cobo, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after suffering a stroke on the previous Saturday. 

Born in Elberton on June 9, 1933, Max Joe Cobo was a son of the late...

Malvine Jordan Bennett

Malvine Jordan Bennett

Aug 1, 2023

Mrs. Malvine Jordan Bennett, 88, of Bennett Road, Bowman, wife of the late Jimmy Odell Bennett, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Bennett was born June 12, 1935 in Royston, GA to Herman Jordan and Frances Leard Jordan. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children: Michael Bennett,...

Sidney Melvin Hill

Sidney Melvin Hill

Aug 1, 2023

“Our True Hero, and The Best Veteran”

Sidney ‘Melvin’ Hill was born at home in the Mt. Olivet Community of Hart County on May 9, 1949, and entered into rest at home in the Bio Community of Hart County on August 1, 2023, at the age of seventy-four. He courageously fought a three year battle with cancer which was a...

Rev. Lawrence Johnson

Rev. Lawrence Johnson

Jul 31, 2023

Rev. Henry Lawrence Johnson, 89, husband of Carol Moore Johnson, of Anderson, S.C., died Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Born in Athens, Georgia, on April 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Oliver Gilmer Johnson and the late Mattie Mae Anthony Johnson. He was a 1952 graduate of Athens High School, where...

George Elvin Adams

George Elvin Adams

Jul 31, 2023

"I love you, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!"

Mr. George Elvin Adams, 82, of Double Bridges Road, Elberton, husband of 60 years to Linda Thornton Adams, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his residence with loved ones by his side. 

George was born in Elberton on February 3, 1941, son of...

John Walter Ingram

John Walter Ingram

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. John Walter “Johnny” Ingram, 71, of Petersburg Road, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. 

Mr. Ingram was born in Elberton on August 10, 1951, son of the late Elmer Clyde Ingram and Pearl Blanche Fields Ingram. He worked as a painting contractor most of his life, and retired as safety officer at...

Donald Douglas Gordon

Donald Douglas Gordon

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Donald Douglas Gordon, 65, of Malcom Bridge Rd. Bogart, GA passed away Friday, July 28, 2023.

Mr. Gordon was born January 15, 1958 in Athens, GA to Guy Carlton Gordon and Edna Burice Adams.

He is survived by his daughter: Tabatha L. Ashworth of Comer, GA; son: Gerald Douglas Gordon of Hartwell, GA; siblings: Guy Gordon of Oconee County,...

Danny Ralph Human

Danny Ralph Human

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Danny Ralph Human, 68, of Cornell Dairy Road, Bowman, husband of MaDonna Sue McKeehn Human, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital. 

Danny was born in Tampa, Florida on October 27, 1954, son of the late Ralph Jensen Human and Ida Ruth Dickerson Kidd. He worked as a carpenter most of his life...

Donald Jack Brown

Donald Jack Brown

Jul 28, 2023

Mr. Donald Jack Brown, 66, of Hartwell, husband of Brenda Brown, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Born in Atlanta on November 12, 1956, he was a 1974 graduate of Elbert County High School and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Donald was retired from Henry & Henry Trucking Company after spending decades in the transportation industry. He had...

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