Obituaries
Joe Norris Brady
February 18, 2025
Mr. Joe Norris Brady, 83, of Cromer Road, Elberton, husband of the late Charlotte Louise Brady for 62 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home, with his girls by his side.
Mr. Brady was born in Elberton on April 17, 1941, son of the late Benjamin Bryant Brady and Olivia Evett Partain Brady. He was a...
John Mark Harris
February 17, 2025
Mr. John Mark Harris, age 37, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at his residence.
John Mark was born in Athens, GA, on October 14, 1987, son of Mr. Chandler Ray Harris, Jr., and Mrs. Lisa Cornett Harris. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Chandler Ray and Ogretta Harris, and by his maternal grandparents,...
Constance "Connie" Carlson Brady
February 17, 2025
Mrs. Constance “Connie” Carlson Brady, age 80, of Bogart, GA, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.
The youngest of five, Connie was born in Arcadia, FL on December 20, 1944, daughter of the late Karl Edward Carlson, Sr. and Eletha Purvis Carlson. She was a graduate...
Andrew Anderson
February 14, 2025
Mr. Andrew Anderson, 88, of Calhoun Falls Hwy. Elberton, GA husband of Ruth Viola Whittemole Anderson passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at his home.
Mr. Anderson was born March 18, 1936 in Asheville, NC to Annual Lee Anderson and Bertha Lograce Harwood Anderson. He was a self employed carpenter.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years Ruth Voila Whittemole...
Anthony Ray "Tony" Jenkins
February 12, 2025
Mr. Anthony Ray “Tony” Jenkins, age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence in Tignall, GA. His wife Kathy and son Nick were at his side.
Born on December 17, 1952, in Atlanta, GA, he was the youngest of two boys of Hubert Thomas Jenkins and Louise Eidson Jenkins. Tony was a 1971 graduate of Peachtree...
Gerald Hudgens Hunt
February 12, 2025
Mr. Gerald Hudgens Hunt, 85, of N. Oliver Street, Elberton, husband of Linda Ann Alexander Hunt, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Hunt was born in Elberton on June 25, 1939, son of the late William Riley Hunt, Sr. and Ruth Maxwell Hunt. He was an antique dealer having worked at Hunt’s Antiques for 70 years....
Margaret Ann Wilson Nordai
February 11, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Ann Wilson Nordai, 89, of Pueblo Trail, Martin, GA, wife of the late Richard L. “Dick” Nordai, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the John and Callie Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
Mrs. Nordai was born on December 19, 1935, daughter of the late Leonard Paul Wilson and Mary Housh Wilson. She was retired from the...
Robert Raymond Guellich
February 10, 2025
Mr. Robert Raymond Guellich, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 10, 2025. Mr. Guellich was born in Weehawken, New Jersey on August 20, 1936. His parents were Raymond Charles Guellich and Isabella Mary Aquadro Guellich.
Mr. Guellich retired as Tech Sargent in the United States Air Force, where he proudly directed food services in the flight...
Michael Anthony Donald
February 10, 2025
Mr. Michael Anthony Donald, 65, of Country Club Drive, Elberton, GA, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Donald was born in Anderson, SC on May 23, 1959, son of the late J.B. Donald and Dolly Fay Richie Donald Clay. He was a roofer having worked with Hubert Crider for many years. Michael was an avid NASCAR...
James Autry Brown, Jr.
February 7, 2025
Mr. James Autry Brown, Jr., 66, of Flat Shoals Road, Bowersville, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Brown was born on September 13, 1958, son of the late James Autry Brown, Sr. and Margie Ford Brown. He was a retired electrician.
Surviving are his children: James Brown, Autry Brown, and Debbie Brown; and siblings: Rickey Brown, Johnny...
Claude Young Purcell
February 7, 2025
Mr. Claude Young Purcell, 85, of Willis Road, Elberton, husband of the late Debra White Purcell, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Purcell was born in Augusta on January 1, 1940, son of the late Charles Allen Purcell and June Wiggins Purcell. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army, a retired beer salesman,...
William Keith Thompson
February 7, 2025
Mr. William ‘Keith’ Thompson, 71, of Carlton, husband of Sheila Carol Graham, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his residence.
Born on an Air Force Base in Shreveport, LA on November 11, 1953, Keith was a son of the late William Guy Thompson, Jr. and Audrey Jean Harrison Thompson. He was a 1972...
Anne Marie Dixon Barker Jaudon
February 7, 2025
Anne Marie Dixon Barker Jaudon, left this world for a better one on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of eighty. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by those she loved most.
She was the widow of Henry Scudder Jaudon and daughter of the late William Lamar “Bill” Dixon and Mildred Estelle Nash Dixon. Anne Marie graduated from...
William David "Dave" Thornton
February 4, 2025
William David Thornton entered his heavenly home, and the peaceful presence of Christ, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his residence in Elberton, GA.
“Dave”, as everyone knew him, was born on April 13, 1987. He is survived by his parents William McWhorter Thornton Jr. and Deborah Williford Thornton, and his sister Chrissie Thornton.
He was a 2005 Graduate of Elbert County...
Shirley Harrell Tyndell
February 1, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Harrell Tyndell, Lexington GA, 84, born July 14,1941 went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1 2025.
She was the daughter of the late William L. Harrell (Roy) and Elva Bowden Harrell.
She was preceded in death by brother William T Harrell (Bill) and wife Peggy. Brother in law J.B.Matthews
Shirley is survived by her husband of...
Joy Ann Gaines
January 31, 2025
Ms. Joy Ann Gaines, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at the age of 68 of a sudden illness.
She was born in Elbert County, February 11, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Claude Ralph Gaines, Jr. and the late Mary Ann Hester Gaines.
Joy grew up in Dahlonega, GA and attended Lumpkin County Schools. She was the valedictorian of...
Judith Camilla "Judy" Richardson Bridges
January 30, 2025
Mrs. Judith Camilla Richardson Bridges, affectionately known as Judy, 78, of Far-A-Way Road, Elberton, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Judy was born in Anderson, SC, on September 17, 1946, to the late Bonds Blackstone Richardson and Virginia Thornton Richardson. She graduated from Hart County High School and went on to enjoy a fulfilling career,...
Anne Haven Bailey
January 29, 2025
Ms. Anne Haven Bailey, a loving mom and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in West Park Drive, Athens, GA on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 65.
Ms. Bailey was born on August 11, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to Guy Haven Bailey and Virgie Schrader Bailey. She enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and later pursued...
Janie Wright Giannoni
January 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janie Wright Giannoni, age 95, who passed away peacefully at her home in Elberton, Georgia, on January 27, 2025.
Janie was born on May 16, 1929, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to her beloved parents, Bob and Gladys Wright. A bright and determined student, she graduated from the University of Georgia with...
Janice Marie Madden Pressley
January 27, 2025
Mrs. Janice Marie Madden Pressley, 75, of Ridgecrest Drive, Elberton, wife of 43 years to Reginald Seaborn Pressley, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Pressley was born in Elberton on July 11, 1949, daughter of the late Hansel Eugene “Buck” Madden and Ida Ruth Grimes Madden. She was a retired livestock farmer and a member of...
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