Obituaries

Annette Moore Morrison

Annette Moore Morrison

April 3, 2015

Mrs. Sharon Annette Moore Morrison of West Hill Rd., formerly of Elberton, entered into rest on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 6th at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Beggs Funeral Home on Monday from 12:30pm until 1:30 pm Mrs. Morrison,...

Billy O'Neal Agnew

Billy O'Neal Agnew

April 2, 2015

Mr. Billy O'Neal Agnew, 75, of Rockdale Road, Canon, husband of Helen Monaghan Agnew, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Agnew was born in Franklin County on May 15, 1939, to the late Ben Mose Agnew and Tinnie Outz Agnew. He was a retired carpenter. Left to cherish his memories are his wife,...

Margaret Martin Burroughs

Margaret Martin Burroughs

March 31, 2015

Mrs. Margaret Martin Burroughs, 87, of Carlton, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens. Mrs. Burroughs was born in Comer, Georgia, daughter of the late Ruth Lord andWilborn PinkneyMartin, Jr.She was the widow of James Freeman Burroughs.Mrs. Burroughs was a retired high school English teacher, having taught students in Morgan, Elbert, and Madison Counties. Mrs....

Hannelore Rohsmeisl Bessinger

Hannelore Rohsmeisl Bessinger

March 31, 2015

Mrs. Hannelore Rohsmeisl Bessinger, 80, of Robinwood Lane, Elberton, wife of Furman J. Bessinger, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bessinger was born in Chemnitz, Germany, was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, and was a retired hairdresser. Survivors include her husband, Furman J. Bessinger of Elberton; brother, Bernd Rohsmeisl of Germany; sister-in-law,...

Otis Fortson

Otis Fortson

March 30, 2015

Mr. Otis Fortson, 80, husband of Martha Beasley Fortson died March 30, 2015. A memorial servcie was held April 11, 11:00 am at New Prospect Baptist Church in Anderson, S.C.

Pammy Asa Webb

Pammy Asa Webb

March 30, 2015

Mr. Pammy Asa Webb, 66, of Norris Webb Drive, Elberton, entered into rest on Monday, March 30, 2015, at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Mr. Webb was born in Elbert County on September 20, 1948, to the late James Norris and Eurel Adams Webb. He worked in the granite industry and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church....

Pauline Tiller

Pauline Tiller

March 28, 2015

Miss Pauline Tiller, 75, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Hartwell Health and Rehab. She was the daughter of the late Hoke S. and Mary Elizabeth Varnum Tiller, and is survived by two brothers: Charles Tiller of Elberton and Floyd Tiller of Winder. Private graveside memorial services will be held on Monday, March 30, in Forest...

Doris Ridgeway Whitworth

Doris Ridgeway Whitworth

March 27, 2015

Mrs. Doris Daniel Ridgeway Barnes Whitworth, 92, of Ruckersville Road, Elberton, entered into rest on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mrs. Whitworth was born in Elbert County on August 31, 1922, to the late Henry and Ruby Robinson Daniel. She was a retired LPN from Elbert Memorial Hospital and a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist...

Don Miles Balentine

Don Miles Balentine

March 24, 2015

Mr. Don Miles Balentine, 48, of Willie Black Road, Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mr. Balentine was born August 10, 1966 in Orlando, FL to Nancy Lee Babb McCray and the late Joe Edward Balentine. Left to cherish his memories are his mother Nancy Lee Babb McCray of Elberton, GA; siblings Randy...

James Patrick Ward

James Patrick Ward

March 22, 2015

Mr. James Patrick Ward, 94, of Hickory Drive, Elberton, husband of the late Marguerite Butler Ward and the late Flora Butler Blount Ward, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ward was born in Elbert County on September 18, 1920, to the late Albert and Estelle Craft Ward. He was a member of Harmony Baptist...

Effie Lee Brooks

Effie Lee Brooks

March 19, 2015

Mrs. Effie Lee Brooks, 89, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Brooks was born in Elbert County to the late Charlie and Mary Ann Brown Harbert.She worked in the textile industry for Rocky River Mills until her retirement.Mrs. Brooks was twice married, first to the late Clifford Davis, and then to...

Scott Edward Brown

Scott Edward Brown

March 17, 2015

Mr. Scott Edward Brown, 31, of Bio Church Road, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Brown was born in Cobb County on December 6, 1983, to Donald Jack Brown and Brenda Linker Brown. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Kristal Brown and their sons: Cameron...

Hilda Frances Smith Hammock

Hilda Frances Smith Hammock

March 17, 2015

Ms. Hilda Frances Smith Hammock, 66, of Slay Road, Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ms. Hammock was born in Elbert County on July 30, 1948, to Louise Lovinggood Smith and the late J.A. Smith, Sr. She was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church and a licensed insurance...

Jean McClain Hulme

Jean McClain Hulme

March 16, 2015

Mrs. Jean McClain Hulme, 70, of Elberton, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at her home. A native of Seneca, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late A .D. and Evelyn Lee McClain.Mrs. Hulme was a homemaker and Secretary/Treasurer of Hulme Sales.She was a member of the Elberton First United Methodist Church where she served on the Altar...

Tony David Mincey, Sr.

Tony David Mincey, Sr.

March 15, 2015

Mr. Tony David "Meatball" Mincey, Sr., 67, of Bowman Highway, Bowman, husband of Judy Wansley Mincey, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mincey was born in Elbert County on March 2, 1948, son of the late Horace Almond Mincey and Nadene Ray Mincey Moon, and step-son of the late Thomas Philip Moon. Known...

Glenn William Dixon

Glenn William Dixon

March 14, 2015

Mr. Glenn William Dixon, 86, of Highland Avenue, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at his residence. He was twice married, first to the late Martha Turner Dixon and second to the late Flora Rice Dixon. Mr. Dixon was born in Madison County on January 24, 1929, to the late John H. and Drucie Mae Lunsford Dixon. He...

Nettie Mae Daniel Mullenix

Nettie Mae Daniel Mullenix

March 12, 2015

Nettie Mae Daniel Mullenix, 98, widow of Harry R. Mullenix, died Thursday, March 12, 2015. Born in Elbert County, GA, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas and Vesta Ward Daniel. Surviving are three daughters, Charlotte Visser and husband Robert Visser of Hingham, MA, Phyllis Brinson and husband, Robert Brinson, Jr. of Orange, VA, and Ellen Boyle and...

Patricia Adams Honaker

Patricia Adams Honaker

March 11, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Adams Honaker, 66, of Deep Creek Rd., Bowman, GA wife of Leonard "Huck" Honaker, Sr. passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Honaker was born June 24, 1948 in Elberton, GA to the late Albert H. Adams and Bobbie Maxwell Adams. She was a member of Fork Creek Baptist Church and was a retired...

Milton Lee Bryant

Milton Lee Bryant

March 10, 2015

Mr. Milton Lee Bryant, 80, of Cheek Pulliam Rd. Royston, GA husband of the late Bobbie Faye Phillips Bryant passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Mr. Bryant was born March 6, 1935 in Royston, GA to the late L.J. "Lowe" Bryant and Odie Lee Parham Bryant. He was retired from Brown Transport. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters...

Charles Higgins

Charles Higgins

March 9, 2015

Mr. Charles D. Higgins, 75, of Carlton, Georgia passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Higgins was the son of the late Alfred and Gladys Witherow Higgins.He was the husband of Joyce Farnham Higgins, having celebrated over 56 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Joyce, Mr. Higgins is survived by his children: Roger...