Obituaries
Steven Kyle Whitlow
March 12, 2025
Mr. Steven 'Kyle' Whitlow, 35, of Colbert, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence.
Kyle was born in Elberton on September 14, 1989, the middle of three children born to Steven Kermit Whitlow and Natalie Lynn Maxwell Whitlow. He was christened at a young age at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Rehoboth Baptist Church.
A jack-of-all-trades, Kyle...
Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller
March 11, 2025
Mr. Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller, 34, of Country Club Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his parents, grandparents and family.
Alex was born July 14, 1990 in Elberton, GA. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and worked in the granite industry. Alex had a passion for music...
James Marion Banks
March 10, 2025
Mr. James ‘Marion’ Banks, age 82, of Elberton, husband of Linda Jane Webb Banks, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with his family at his side.
Mr. Banks was born in Stephens County on October 12, 1942, son of the late Alexander Stephens Banks and Mary Lou Verner Banks. He was a graduate of...
Tequila Cecile Drinkard Mize
March 9, 2025
Mrs. Tequila Cecile Drinkard Mize, 42, wife of Pierce Mize, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Mize was born December 17, 1982 in Elberton, GA. She was of the Christian Faith and was baptized at Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She was previously employed at Bojangles of Elberton before retiring due to her health from Nancy...
Ralph Guinn "Rusty" Woodall, Jr.
March 8, 2025
Ralph Guinn Woodall, Jr., affectionately known as Rusty, passed away peacefully in Elberton, Georgia on March 8, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born in Royston, Georgia on March 13, 1956, Rusty grew up in Bowman. He was a proud 1974 graduate of Elbert County High School and furthered his education by attending North Georgia Technical College. Rusty was a talented...
Dayton Sayre Ely, Jr.
March 6, 2025
Mr. Dayton Sayre Ely, Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Ely was born on August 12,1944, in Morristown, New Jersey to Dayton Sayre Ely,Sr. and Minnie Olive Mack Ely. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War as a missile technician on nuclear submarines. After being honorably discharged from military...
Donald Lloyd Carlson
March 3, 2025
Donald Lloyd Carlson, born on June 29, 1935, joined the angels on March 3, 2025. Don grew up in the small North Georgia town of Elberton. His parents, deceased, are Anton William Carlson from Karlsham Sweden and Evelyn Malinda Bond Carlson from Fountain City, Wisconsin.
Don had the pleasure of growing up in a rural setting where he experienced the boyhood...
Lucky Joe Dean
March 1, 2025
Mr. Lucky Joe Dean, 64 of Washington Highway, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence.
Lucky was born in Elberton on May 2, 1960. He was a supervisor having worked at Keystone Granite Memorials. He loved music and was a workaholic. He is preceded in death by his wives: Lori Adams Dean and Donna Biering Dean.
Survivors include...
George Wayne Yeargin
March 1, 2025
Mr. George Wayne Yeargin, 82, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his daughter’s home.
Mr. Yeargin was born in Elberton on September 23, 1942, son of the late George Albert Yeargin and Julia Vidalia Brown Yeargin. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy and was a retired meat cutter having worked at Bells and...
Clyde Ray Bond
March 1, 2025
Mr. Clyde Ray Bond, 84, of Bond Drive, Elberton, husband of 62 years to the late Susie Elizabeth “Jo” Fountain Bond, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Family was at his side as he passed away peacefully following a sudden illness.
Clyde was born in Elbert County on September 28, 1940, the youngest of five...
Frances Schroeder
February 28, 2025
Miss Frances Schroeder, 92, of Washington, Georgia, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, in Tignall, Georgia. Born on October 12, 1932, in Tignall, Georgia, Frances spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and a community she deeply cherished.
Frances was a person of unwavering kindness and joy. Her laughter was infectious, and her...
Richard Frederich Nash
February 25, 2025
Mr. Richard Frederich Nash, better known as "Dick", passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his residence in Bowman, GA. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Nash was born in Bath, NY on July 2, 1937, son of the late Kenneth Fredrich Nash and Reva Ann Snyder Nash. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army from...
Ronald Jay Crawford
February 24, 2025
Ronald Jay Crawford, 75, of Bogart passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Luther Johnson Crawford and Roxie Reid Crawford.
Jay enlisted in the United States Air Force after his graduation from Elbert County High School. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed in Thailand where he worked in aircraft maintenance. While enlisted in the...
Betty Smith Scarborough
February 24, 2025
Ms. Betty Smith Scarborough, 85, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley.
Ms. Scarborough was born in Anderson, SC on January 10, 1939, daughter of the late Horace Holden Smith and Mary Evelyn Marett Smith. She was retired from Seaboard Farms Poultry.
Surviving are three daughters: Martha Hughes of Comer, Sharon Ashworth of Elberton, and...
Carol Moore Johnson
February 23, 2025
Carol Moore Johnson, 91, of Anderson, S.C., wife of the late Rev. H. Lawrence Johnson, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her daughter's home in Fayetteville, N.C.
Born in Elberton, Georgia, on June 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late John Hillard Moore and the late Sara Elizabeth “Lizzie” Owens Moore. Carol graduated as the Salutatorian...
Joyce Mabel Campbell Morrison
February 21, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Mabel Campbell Morrison, 78, of Doe Run Road, Tignall, GA, wife of the late Edward Morrison, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Morrison was born in Camden, NJ on August 30, 1946, daughter of the late Robert Hall Campbell, Sr. and Mabel Thelma Phillips Campbell. She was a retired certified nursing assistant.
Surviving are her...
Brenda Alice Madden Lowe
February 20, 2025
Brenda Alice Madden Lowe, age 82, of Cherryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on February 20, 2025, with her husband by her side. Brenda was born January 13, 1943, in Elbert County, Georgia, to the late Howard L. and Ellen Yeargin Madden.
Brenda was a graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School, and The Anderson Hospital School...
Marion O'Neal Allen, Sr.
February 20, 2025
Mr. Marion O’Neal Allen, Sr., 69, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at PruittHealth in Washington.
Marion was born in Washington on June 7, 1955, son of the late Bobby Willis and Vernell Allen Holland. He worked as a brick mason.
Surviving are his children: Marion Allen, Jr. of Athens, Christopher Walton of Conyers, Erica Taylor of Athens, and...
Alice Ann Downer Cleveland
February 20, 2025
Ms. Alice Ann Downer Cleveland, 84, of Pulliam Street, Elberton, went to the be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at her residence.
Ms. Alice was born in Elberton on March 3, 1940, daughter of the late Ruby Linis Downer Hunt and the late Ellis Hunt. She was a devoted member of Westside Presbyterian Church and worked as a...
Robert Clarke Glidewell
February 19, 2025
Robert Clarke Glidewell, age 40 of Grayson, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
The family will receive friends 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville, GA 30052. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Bethlehem Cemetery, 1025 Welcome...
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