Obituaries
Suzanne Waters Burden
May 15, 2017
Mrs. Suzanne Waters Burden, 60, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her home. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Burden was the daughter of Janelle Smith Waters and the late J.D. Waters. Mrs. Burden was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Burden, and an infant son, Jason Michael Burden.She was a homemaker and had...
Joann South Hays
May 15, 2017
Mrs Joann South Hays of Bogart, Ga, (formerly of Stockton Walk, Snellville) went to be with the Lord, and join her late husband Jean Edward Hays, on Monday, May 15, 2017. Her peaceful passing was at her home on Wilhayven Farm, Bogart, Ga, surrounded by loved ones. Joann was born December 18, 1929 in Toccoa, Ga to L.C. South and...
Ellie "Shine" Bennett
May 15, 2017
Ellie Eulalia “Shine” Bennett, 92, of Midland, GA died Monday, May 15, 2017 at Columbus Hospice House. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. David Helms officiating. Interment will be held 2:00 PM Thursday at The Glade Baptist Church...
Bobby G. Todd, Sr.
May 9, 2017
Mr. Bobby G. Todd, Sr., 69, of Pine View Dr., Tignall, GA husband of Diane Major Todd passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Piedmont Athens Hospital. Mr. Todd was born September 6, 1947 in Calhoun Falls, SC to Dale Todd and Inez Chandler Todd. He was a member of Bethel E Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Diane Major...
Melvin Callaway Floyd
May 7, 2017
Mr. Melvin Callaway Floyd, 71, of Ruckersville Rd., Elberton, GA husband of the late Shirley Brown Floyd passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Floyd was born June 18, 1945 in Elberton, GA to H.J. Floyd and Ruby Ray Floyd. He was a stonecutter in the granite industry. He was a member of Rock Branch Baptist...
Patrick Barden
May 3, 2017
Mr. William Patrick Barden, 49, of Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Barden was born July 14, 1967 in Elberton, GA to William Andrew Barden and Nancy Virginia Calvert Barden. He was a graduate from Elbert County Comprehensive High School and Emmanuel College and attended Celebration Outreach Center. Survivors include siblings: Sherry Mattox...
Lena Mae Parker
May 3, 2017
Lena Mae Hill Parker, 88, joined her beloved husband in heaven on May 3, 2017, two days after his passing. The family will receive visitors at Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 5. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 132 Heard St., Elberton, GA, at 2 p.m. on Saturday,...
Doris Hyde Wheeler
May 3, 2017
Mrs. Doris Morris Hyde Wheeler, 81, of Woodland Road, Elberton, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at her residence. She was twice married, first for 33 years to the late Earl Marshall Hyde and second for 20 years to the late Dr. Jack Adrian Wheeler, Sr. Mrs. Wheeler was born in New Zion, Clarendon County, SC, on January...
Marvin E Smith
May 2, 2017
Mr. Marvin Eugene Smith, 91, of Elberton, GA., passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Otis Howard and Vera Claire Fortson Smith.He was born on April 13, 1926.He served his country in the U.S. Army and served in WWII. After his service he worked...
Edwin "Ed, Paed" Gibb Morris
May 1, 2017
Mr. Edwin “Ed" Gibb Morris, affectionately known as "PaEd" 73, of Indian Springs Rd., Elberton, husband of Patricia Standard Bryant passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at his home. Mr. Morris was born August 20, 1943 in Paterson, NJ to James Vincent Morris and Elizabeth Gibb Morris. He was of the Catholic Faith and attended Elberton Christian Church. He graduated...
Rev. Milton Dorn Parker
April 30, 2017
The Reverend Milton Dorn Parker, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 30, 2017, while his three daughters sang him into heaven with his favorite hymns. The family will receive visitors at Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 5. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 132...
Howard Thomas Griffin
April 29, 2017
Mr. Howard Thomas Griffin, 76, of Benefield Dr., Lavonia, GA husband of Alice Faye Clark Griffin passed away Monday, April 29, 2017. Mr. Griffin was born February 22, 1941 to Dewey Griffin and Susan Griffin. Mr. Griffin was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of the arrangements...
Betty Clements Martin
April 28, 2017
Mrs. Betty Clements Martin, 80, of Elm Street, Elberton, wife of the late George Robert “Bobby” Martin, entered into rest on Friday, April 28, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Martin was born in Madison County on September 6, 1936, daughter of the late James Edward Clements and Geraldine Hix Clements. She was a secretary having retired from Madison County 4H...
Dorothy Sosby Allen
April 27, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Sosby Allen, 92, of Mill Rd., Royston, GA wife of the late George T. Allen passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Grandview Nursing Home in Athens, GA. Mrs. Allen was born October 29, 1924 in Carnesville, GA to Robert Alexander Sosby and Mary Annies Ivester Sosby. She was a from the carpet textile industry. Survivors include daughter:...
Joseph Carroll Wilhite
April 26, 2017
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Carroll Wilhite, 77, of Double Bridges Rd., Elberton passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Mr. Wilhite was born February 21, 1940 in Elberton, GA to Lloyd Alton Wilhite and Jane McCurley Wilhite. He was a former Elbert County Rescue Squad for 33 years and was former owner-operator of Wilhite Brothers Granite Company with his brothers Hugh and...
Phyllis Ovillia Schuler
April 23, 2017
Ms. Phyllis Ovillia Schuler, 56, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday evening, April 23, 2017 at her home. A native of Elberton, Georgia, Ms. Schuler was the daughter of the late Albert Cecil and Maggie Ovillia Grant Salyers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers, Lee Edward Salyers and Wilbur Gene Salyers. Ms. Schuler is...
Jeffrey Glenn
April 23, 2017
Mr. Jeffrey Glenn, 54, of Carlton, left this life suddenly on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Jeffrey was born in Greensboro, NC on July 9, 1962, son of Sam Glenn and the late Reba Bell Glenn. A 1980 graduate of Madison County High School, he served his community as a deputy having worked at Madison...
Robert Ray Hambrick
April 23, 2017
Mr. Robert Ray Hambrick, 54, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Hartwell Health & Rehab in Hartwell, GA. Mr. Hambrick was born April 2, 1962 in Hartwell, GA to Opel Hambrick and Lizzie Brown Hambrick. Survivors include sister: Sally Massey of Royston, GA and brother: Jessie Hambrick of Dewy Rose, GA. He was preceded in death by siblings: Doria...
Larry Fleming
April 21, 2017
Mr. Larry D. Fleming, 76, entered his eternal rest on Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by family members. Born April 20, 1941, in Elbert County, he was the youngest son of Willie Stanton and Agnes Owen Fleming.Mr. Fleming was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Owen Fleming and Bobby Fleming; 3 sisters, Ruth Gaymon, Hilda Sheats and Mary...
Rodney Higginbotham
April 21, 2017
Mr. Glenn Rodney Higginbotham, age 75, of Athens, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by his family. A native of Elberton, Georgia, he was the son of the late Carl Talmadge Higginbotham and Doris Freeman Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham retired from BellSouth in 2002. In retirement he enjoyed golf, working outdoors, and spending time with his family, especially his...
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