Obituaries

Elizabeth Neese Evans

Elizabeth Neese Evans

August 24, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth Neese Evans, 91, of Elberton, Georgia, Montevideo Community passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Lake Haven Nursing Home in Valdosta, Georgia.Mrs. Evans was born in Starr, South Carolina to the late John and Minnie Neese. She is survived by two sons, John Thomas “Tommy” Evans, Jr. (Patricia Ann) of Ray City, Georgia andJimmy Evans (Judy Lynn) of...

Lisa  Allison Florence Brown

Lisa Allison Florence Brown

August 24, 2016

Mrs. Lisa Allison Florence Brown, wife of Larry J. Brown, entered into rest at her home in Watkinsville, Georgia on Wednesday morning, August 24, 2016, at the age of 60. Born in Elberton on July 28, 1956, she was a graduate of Elbert County High School and obtained a child development degree from Athens Technical College. She was a customer...

Wren Joiner Hendrick

Wren Joiner Hendrick

August 21, 2016

Ms. Wren Gaye Joiner Hendrick, 61, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at her residence. Wren was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on October 30, 1954, daughter of the late Leslie Virgil “LV”, Jr. and Clyde Kelly Dye Joiner. She was a traveling nurse having been licensed in over forty states as a registered...

Joseph Harlan Berryman

Joseph Harlan Berryman

August 16, 2016

Born December 16, 1934, Joseph Harlan Berryman, 81, of Cataula, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Louise Algood Berryman, father Joseph Welthey Berryman and sister Maxine McMurray. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Turner Berryman; daughter Bridget Berryman of Cataula, Georgia; son Joseph Allen Berryman (Jennifer) of...

Donald Edward  Adams

Donald Edward Adams

August 16, 2016

Mr. Donald Edward "Don" Adams, 67, resident of Country Manor Personal Care Home, Tignall, former longtime resident of Crestview Drive, Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born on June 15, 1949, in Louisville, GA, Don was the son of the late E.F. and Annie Lillian Gaines Adams. He was a member of First United...

Joseph Harlan Berryman

Joseph Harlan Berryman

August 16, 2016

Born December 16, 1934, Joseph Harlan Berryman, 81, of Cataula, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Algood Berryman, father, Joseph Welthey Berryman and sister, Maxine McMurray. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Turner Berryman; daughter, Bridget Berryman of Cataula, Georgia; son, Joseph Allen Berryman (Jennifer) of...

Jenelle Mattox Mccannon

Jenelle Mattox Mccannon

August 16, 2016

Mrs. Jenelle Mattox "Nell" McCannon, better known as "Aggie", of Tiller-Bridges Road, Carlton, wife of the late Jim Tom McCannon, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center with her family by her side. She was 95. Mrs. McCannon was born in Oglethorpe County on March 3, 1921, daughter of the late John A....

Joyce Moore Sanders

Joyce Moore Sanders

August 12, 2016

Mrs. Joyce Moore Sanders, 76, of Plantation Road, Elberton, entered into rest on Friday, August 12, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Sanders was born in Elbert County on June 22, 1940, daughter of the late Howard Issac Moore and Mina Janelle Adams Moore. She was a graduate of Elbert County High School and retired from the business office at Elbert...

Johnny Ray Hill

Johnny Ray Hill

August 11, 2016

Mr. Johnny Ray Hill, 68, of Cordell Rd., Bowman, GA passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hill was born December 18, 1947 in Hartnell, GA to the late Walter Lee Hill and Beatrice Inez Bailey Hill. He was a member of Goldmine Church of God. Survivors include sons Donnie Hill of Bowman, GA, Jeremy Hill of...

Ralph Brian Wilcox

Ralph Brian Wilcox

August 10, 2016

Mr. Ralph Brian Wilcox, 77, of Capri Dr. Hartwell, GA husband of the late Linda Caskey Wilcox passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at his home. Mr. Wilcox was born October 20, 1938 in Buffalo, NY to the late Ralph Vincent Wilcox and Mary "Mileania" Caksiraf Wilcox. He was a retired salesman. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Brian and Lisa...

Jimmy Orval Allen  Womack

Jimmy Orval Allen Womack

August 9, 2016

Mr. Jimmy Orval Allen Womack, 81, of Peachtree Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Womack was born October 15, 1934 in Dooley Co., GA to the late John Henry Womack and Minnie Allen Womack. He was a retired carpenter, a member of the VFW in Royston, GA where he served for nine...

Angela Lucy Krolikowski

Angela Lucy Krolikowski

August 9, 2016

Angela Lucy Krolikowski, 89, of Amsterdam, NY passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016, following a brief illness with her loving family at her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 2, 1927, a daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta DeAngelo Piccola. She was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and attended local schools. Angela was employed by the former General Fiber...

Hazel Anderson Smith

Hazel Anderson Smith

August 8, 2016

Mrs. Hazel Anderson Smith, age 80, of Elberton, Ga. passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at PruittHealth Spring Valley .She was born in Elberton, GA to the late Reuben & Dora Anderson. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Herbert L. Smith.They wed February 23, 1952.She is also preceded in death by a son,...

Doris Opal Saxon Herring

Doris Opal Saxon Herring

August 3, 2016

Mrs. Doris Opal Saxon Herring, 70, of Nickville Road, Dewy Rose, wife of the late James Melvin Herring, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta following injuries sustained in a house fire. Mrs. Herring was born in Elbert County on February 3, 1946, to the late Omer Saxon and Mattie Lou Rousey Saxon Dickerson. She...

Ellis Rahnal Madden

Ellis Rahnal Madden

August 2, 2016

Mr. Ellis Rahnal Madden, 73, of Highway 29 North, Danielsville, GA passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Brown Health and Rehab in Royston, GA. Mr. Madden was born February 9, 1943 in Elbert County, GA to the late Ellis "Bud" Waco Madden and Louise Scarborough Madden. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Shepherds Chapel....

Jerry Lee Lovinggood

Jerry Lee Lovinggood

August 1, 2016

Mr. Jerry Lee Lovinggood ,age 69, of Elberton, Ga. passed away on Monday, August 01, 2016.Mr. Lovinggood was born on January 19, 1947 in Gray, Ga. to the late Oscar and Rozelle Scarborough Lovinggood He is survived by two children, Shaun Lovinggood of Perry, Georgia and Brandi Lovinggood of Macon, Georgia.He is also survived by five grandchildren. A Celebration of...

Dr. Donald C. Maxwell, Sr.

Dr. Donald C. Maxwell, Sr.

July 29, 2016

Dr. Donald Maxwell, age 84, of Chamblee, Georgia passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Halcyon Hospice in Atlanta surrounded by his loving family. The son of John Chester and Laura Maxwell, Don was born in Dewy Rose, Georgia and lived in Elberton. He was a 1950 graduate of Elbert County High and attended Newberry College on a football scholarship....

Lee Welch Jones

Lee Welch Jones

July 29, 2016

Mrs. Lee Welch Jones, 86, of Elberton, wife of the late Mack Jones, Jr., passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016, at Winterville Retirement Center where she had resided for the past three years. Mrs. Jones was born in Elbert County on April 4, 1930, to the late James Paten Welch and the late Elmyra Rebecca "Myreba" Bullard Welch. She...

Helen Katherine Whelan

Helen Katherine Whelan

July 28, 2016

Mrs. Helen Katherine Holland Whelan, 90, of Elberton entered into her eternal rest at her home on July 28, 2016.She was born on August 2, 1925 in Vaiden, Mississippi. Left to cherish her memories are her children, David Picarelli (Tanya) of Elberton, Sandra Whelan Landsborough of Malaga, Spain, Joe H. Whelan, Jr. (Lafreda) of Elberton; four grandchildren, Tammy, David, Lisa...

Amy Denise Jewell

Amy Denise Jewell

July 26, 2016

Mrs. Amy Denise Branham Jewell, 53, of Tignall, GA, wife of 34 years to Carl Jewell, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the comfort of her home. Amy was born in Cincinatti, OH on August 23, 1962, daughter of the late Lawrence Coleman Branham and Dolores Frances Davis Branham. She was a stay-at-home mom and attended Athens...