Obituaries
Susan Elaine Mcfarlin
April 1, 2016
Mrs. Susan Elaine McFarlin, 70, of Buford, GA died Friday, April 1, 2016 at Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth after her short battle with cancer. She was born in Elberton, GA on February 23, 1946. Surviving are her two daughters, Kelly Monteen McKellar (Daniel Scott) of Bethlehem and Tonya Dawn McFarlin of Monticello; daughter-in-law Terry Scott McFarlin of Buford, two...
Vera "Margie" Veal Rodgers
March 30, 2016
Vera "Margie" VealRodgers, 64, peacefully said goodbye on March 30th in Anderson, South Carolina. She was born on July 7, 1951, and raised a southern girl in Elberton, Georgia, by her parents, Bobby C. Veal and Bobby Jo Terry, as well as Diane Veal, along with her siblings, Janice Meyer de Stadelhofen, Allan C. Veal , Bob Thurmond, Rena Smith,...
Clara Aldridge Dubose
March 28, 2016
Clara Dubose, 90, of Elberton, GA, formerly of Waycross, GA died Monday, March 28, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Eva Westbury Aldridge.She was preceded in death by her husband Joe H. Dubose, sons Durwood Dubose, Bobby Dubose and daughter Cynthia Bentley. Survivors include her three daughters, Shirley Marie Branan (Kyle) of Elberton, GA, Joanne Dubose...
Scarlet P. Parker
March 28, 2016
Ms. Scarlet Peppers Parker, 67, of Durham, North Carolina, formerly of Elberton, passed away March 28, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Hester Peppers.Scarlet graduated from Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina and was employed by Carolina Telephone and also Southern Bell. Ms. Parker is survived by a sister, Janet Melton and brother-in-law, Jerry Melton,...
Paul 'Wesley' King
March 28, 2016
Mr. Paul 'Wesley' King, better known as "Coach", finished his course in faith on Monday, March 28, 2016, at his residence. He was 68. Wesley was born in Royston on February 28, 1948, son of the late Paul Andrew King and Mary McKern Bailey, and step-son of the late Charles Bailey. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where...
Sara L. Gaines
March 24, 2016
Ms. Sara Louise Gaines, 51, died March 24, 2016 at Pruitthealth in Washington, GA.She was born in Elberton, Georgia.She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Hugh and Hallie Long Gaines. Survivors include two aunts:Thelma Long and Sara Mello; two nieces:Renee’ Jones and Darlene Gabel. A graveside service to celebrate Ms. Gaines’ life was held on Tuesday, March...
Steven Salyers
March 21, 2016
Mr. Steven Thomas Edward Salyers, 22, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at his residence. Steven is survived by his mother, Tammy Salyers and his step-father, Kenneth Smith;and his father, Tommy Salyers, all of Elberton.He also leaves behind siblings: Alex and Andrew Ferrell of Canon, William Cameron Smith of Calhoun Falls, SC, Justin Avery Smith of Columbus,...
Isabel Young Payton
March 18, 2016
Mrs. Isabel Young Payton, 87, of Elberton, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at her home.A native of Maryville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late, Edward C. and Alice Brewer Young and the widow of William Clifford Payton. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of Hicks Funeral Home and...
Edward A. Ayers
March 17, 2016
Mr. Edward A Ayers, 89, of Elberton, Georgia passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, March 17, 2016 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Ed was born in Elberton, Georgia to the late Ira and Ada Carlton Ayers.He was married to his bride, Helen Beasley Ayers, having celebrated 66 years of marriage together.Ed owned and operated Ayers Hardware until his retirement.He was a lifelong...
Bobby Gordon Spurlock
March 16, 2016
Mr. Bobby Gordon Spurlock, 83, of Brittany Cove. Lavonia, GA husband of Mary Ann Brister Spurlock passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House of the Upstate in Anderson, SC. Mr. Spurlock was born February 9, 1933 in Atlanta, GA to the late Alton Jasper Spurlock and Opal Gordon Spurlock. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist...
Don Messer
March 15, 2016
Mr. James Donald "Don" Messer, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in Tignall, Georgia. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Roscoe and C.T. Rathbone Messer and was also preceded in death by a sister, Pearlene Brown and Hyatt Messer. Donald worked in the paving industry for 40 years and enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Sylvia Ann Blanton
March 14, 2016
Mrs. Sylvia Ann Justice Blanton, 70, of Lever Ct. Anderson, SC departed from this world on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:45PM at Hospice of the Upstate after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born in Elberton, GA, but spent her life living in Anderson, SC. She was a daughter of Rudo Justice and...
Joycie Marilyn Meyers
March 11, 2016
Joycie Marilyn Meyers was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 25th, 1935, to Gus and Dora Meyers. She grew up in Gainesville, Georgia where her parents owned a shoe store. As a young girl she experienced discrimination and mistreatment due to her family's Jewish faith. As a result, she always had a strong sense of fairness and a belief in...
Danny Wayne Murray
March 11, 2016
Mr. Danny Wayne Murray, 61, of Osley Mill Rd. Comer, GA passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. Mr. Murray was born June 19, 1954 in Royston, GA to the late Doyle Joe Murray and Eleanor Sexton Murray. Left to cherish his memories are sons Danny Joe Murray of Comer, GA, Randy Lee...
Thomas Miller
March 11, 2016
Mr. Thomas Miller, 55, of Forest Acres Circle, Athens, GA husband of the late Patricia Giovanna Miller passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mr. Miller was born March 8, 1961 in Athens, GA to the late Thomas Tompkins Miller and Mamie Blanche Horne Miller. He was chicken processor at Pilgrims Pride. Left to cherish his...
Roger Lee Carroll
March 9, 2016
Roger Lee Carroll, 64, resident of 306 McGowan Ave., husband of Sandra Gary Carroll, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Abbeville, SC. Born in Elbert County, GA, he was a son of the late L.M. Carroll and Macon Haynes Carroll. Roger was a retired painting contractor and worked a number of years for granite sheds in Elberton, GA. Survivors...
R.L. Ann Hilley
March 8, 2016
Mrs. R.L. Ann Scarborough Hilley, 62, of Omer Bond Rd., Royston, GA wife of James Virgil Hilley passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Hilley was born March 13, 1953 in Madison County to the late Rachel Rowland Scarborough. She worked on the assembly line at Tenneco and was a member of Hannahs Creek Baptist Church in...
Bruce Edward Brown
March 8, 2016
Mr. Bruce Edward Brown, 64, of Hewell Rd., Dewy Rose, GA passed away Tuesday March 8, 2016 at his home. Mr. Brown was born April 13, 1951 in Royston, GA to the late William Dyle Brown and Hettie Mae Dutton Brown. He was a retired farmer. Left to cherish his memories are a daughter Vanessa Scott of Bogart, GA, siblings...
Warren Hulme
March 7, 2016
Mr. Clay Warren Hulme, Jr., 70, of College Ave., Elberton, GA passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at Anmed Health Hospital. Mr. Hulme was born September 21, 1945 in Elberton, GA to the late Clay Warren Hulme, Sr. and Louise Brooks Hulme. Warren earned a Masters Degree in Education, a Masters Certificate in Spanish from the University of GA, and...
Matthew Joseph House
March 7, 2016
Mr. Matthew Joseph House, age 16, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, passed away tragically at his home on Monday, March 7, 2016, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident. Matt was born on March 26, 1999, in Melbourne, FL to James Ronald House and Mary Jo Oakler House. He was a Junior at Elbert County Comprehensive High School and enjoyed...
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