Obituaries

David  Fields

David Fields

December 13, 2016

Mr. John David Fields, 50, of Paoli St. Comer, GA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Comer Health and Rehab. Mr. Fields was born October 20, 1966 in Athens, GA to Jimmy Fields and Mary Carol Coile Fields. He was a former cabinet maker and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his parents Jimmy Fields and Mary Carol...

Janie Crutchfield Hutchison

Janie Crutchfield Hutchison

December 13, 2016

Mrs. Valerie Jane “Janie” Crutchfield Hutchison, 55, of Edgefield Street, Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of 27 years to Cliff E. Hutchison, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Self Regional Health Care. Mrs. Hutchison was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on December 24, 1960, daughter of Richard Crutchfield and the late Sara Rosser Evans. She worked in the textile...

Eddie Lee Boswell

Eddie Lee Boswell

December 12, 2016

Eddie Lee Boswell, 67, of Danielsville, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. Born in Elberton, he was the son of the late William Eddie Boswell and Katherine Simmons Boswell Bryant. Eddie was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having survived the explosion of the...

Jane Parham Mckinney

Jane Parham Mckinney

December 12, 2016

Mrs. Jane Parham McKinney, 79, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, entered into rest on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Gentiva Hospice at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. McKinney was born in Elbert County on September 17, 1937, daughter of the late Clarence “Snog” and Willie David Borders Parham. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Ruckersville United Methodist Church...

Raymond Edgar Chandler

Raymond Edgar Chandler

December 9, 2016

Mr. Raymond Edgar Chandler, 88, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, December 9, 2016 at Piedmont Athens Regional. Mr. Chandler was born in Elberton, son of the late Raymond Edgar, Sr. and Susie Mattox Chandler.He was married to his bride, Sarah Ray Chandler, with whom he had celebrated 56 years of marriage together.Mr. Chandler was a veteran of the...

Donald "Buck" Eugene Buck

Donald "Buck" Eugene Buck

December 9, 2016

Mr. Donald "Buck" Eugene Buck, 70, of Elberton, GA husband of Alvah Barden Buck passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Spring Valley Healthcare. Buck was born August 3, 1946 in Langley, SC to Wiley Eugene Buck and Martha Kaney Buck Rutland. He was a retired truckdriver and was of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include his wife Alvah Barden Buck;...

Mildred Elizabeth Mcgarity

Mildred Elizabeth Mcgarity

December 8, 2016

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Hall McGarity, 85, of Cade St. Hartwell, GA wife of the late Robert Vandiver McGarity, Sr. passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. Mrs. McGarity was born April 30, 1931 to Roy Price Hall and Bular Craig Hall. She was a retired hairdresser. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Linda and Dan Franks of Royston, GA; Beverly...

Joseph Carter Higginbotham, Sr.

Joseph Carter Higginbotham, Sr.

December 5, 2016

Mr. Joseph Carter “Joe” Higginbotham, Sr. died peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2016, in the comfort of his home at the family farm on which he was born. He was 88. Born on July 12, 1928, to Edgar Glenn “E.G’, Sr. and Lizzie Mae Rhodes Higginbotham, Mr. Higginbotham was a lifetime resident of the Flatwoods Community in Elberton. He was...

Lyn Bishop

Lyn Bishop

December 4, 2016

Mrs. Lyn Bishop, 64, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. A service to celebrate Mrs. Bishop's life was held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Concord United Methodist Church at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers were graciously accepted, and memorial contributions may be made to the family for...

John D Lee

John D Lee

November 30, 2016

Mr. John Dewey Lee, 68, of Carnesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 12, 1948, son of the late Frank and Martha Gerald Lee.He was the husband of Lena Harrison Lee, having celebrated over 35 years of marriage together.Mr. Lee was a veteran of the United...

Pamela Boger New

Pamela Boger New

November 28, 2016

Mrs. Pamela B. New, 55, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. New was born December 26, 1960 in Elbert County, and was the daughter of John Boger of Florida, and Linda Ray Hawkins of Elberton.She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James New, Jr., and had worked for 22...

Lorene Pearson Sorrow

Lorene Pearson Sorrow

November 27, 2016

Mrs. Lorene Pearson Sorrow, age 92, of Elberton, beloved wife of 54 years to the late Rev. Benjamin Edwin “Ben” Sorrow, entered into rest on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Born in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Newton “HN” Pearson and the late Bertie Mae Goodrum Pearson, and was also preceded in...

William "Bill" Raymond Lindsey

William "Bill" Raymond Lindsey

November 25, 2016

Mr. William "Bill" Raymond Lindsey, 73, of Ridge View Dr., Lavonia, GA husband of Betty Wallace Lindsey passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart in Lavonia, GA. Mr. Lindsey was born April 15, 1943 in Macon, GA to Raymond Lee Lindsey and Estelle Virginia Morris Lindsey. He was a retired designer in the upholstery industry. Survivors...

Robert Andrew Wilson

Robert Andrew Wilson

November 25, 2016

Mr. Robert Andrew Wilson, 69, of Moon Rd., Bowman, GA husband of Sandra Gail Pitts Wilson passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wilson was born January 12, 1947 in Roanoke, AL to James Olin Wilson, Sr. and Marietta Adams Wilson. He was a member of Bowman Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran and was retired...

Bobby Monroe Pless

Bobby Monroe Pless

November 25, 2016

Mr. Bobby Monroe Pless, 74, of West Tate St., Elberton husband of Nettie Looney Pless passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home. Mr. Pless was born December 27, 1941 in Toccoa, GA to Harles Monroe Pless and Mary Paree Taylor Pless. He was a retired mechanic from West Point Stephens in Calhoun Falls, SC and was a U.S....

Elijah Roy Emmett

Elijah Roy Emmett

November 23, 2016

Elijah Roy Emmett, 17 year old son of Michael and Ronda Gordon Emmett, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at his residence in Royston. Besides his parents, Elijah is survived by his siblings: Caleb Emmett of Athens, Alyssa Emmett, Stephen Emmett, Lukas Emmett, Bailee Grace Emmett, and Isaac Emmett, all of Royston; and grandparents, Randy and Lana Gordon of...

David Wayne Hall

David Wayne Hall

November 22, 2016

Mr. David Wayne Hall, 62, of Ken Norris Rd., Canon, GA passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hall was born July 9, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA to Dorpheus "Doc" Clinton Hall and Essie Mae Smith Hall. He was of the Baptist Faith, a retired truck driver and served his country in the U.S. Army as a...

Jim Herring, Jr.

Jim Herring, Jr.

November 22, 2016

Mr. Jim Herring, Jr., 76 of Loyd Smith Rd., Lexington, GA husband of Patricia Ann Sheridan Herring passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Herring was born April 28, 1940 in Danielsville, GA to Jim Herring, Sr. and Pearlie Ann Lowry Herring. Survivors include his wife Patricia Ann Sheridan Herring; son Jimmy Herring of Lexington,...

Robin Adams Mcnair

Robin Adams Mcnair

November 18, 2016

Martinez, GA – Robin Adams McNair, 60, entered into rest Friday, November 18, 2016. She was a beloved mother, sister, teacher, and friend. A native of Hartwell, GA, Robin lived in Martinez for thirty years. She was a Charter Member of Wesley United Methodist Church. A retired elementary school teacher, Robin was passionate about education throughout her life. Family members...

James Allen Waters

James Allen Waters

November 18, 2016

Mr. James Allen Waters, 65, of Lady Bug Lane, Cornelia, husband of Glenda Brock Waters, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Waters was born in Clayton on July 19, 1951, son of the late R.E. and Alice Waters Elliott. He was car mechanic and a member of Broad River Baptist Church in Baldwin. Left to...