Obituaries
William Luke Anthony
August 31, 2024
William Luke Anthony moved to his heavenly home on August 31, 2024, at the age of 92, to join his beloved wife, Sue Jane Williams Anthony.
He was the son of the late Olin Matthew Anthony and Ruby Pearl Wills Anthony of Jackson County Georgia.
He is survived by his children: Susan Nadine Anthony Wright and her husband Dwain of Madison, AL,...
David Robert Fleming
August 30, 2024
Mr. David Robert Fleming, 63, of Fortson St. Royston, GA passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Mr. Fleming was born in Hartwell, GA on December 13, 1960 to George Washington Fleming and Betty Jo Madden Fleming. He was a retired Heating and Air Technician as well as a electrician and plumber.
He is survived by his wife Diana...
Roger Owen Childs
August 30, 2024
Mr. Roger Owen Childs, 85 of Childston Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Childs was born in Elberton, GA on August 26, 1939 to William Calvin Childs and Orelia McGee Childs. He was a faithful member of Bethel E Baptist Church since his childhood. Roger was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and...
Donna Thompson Phillips
August 30, 2024
Mrs. Donna Thompson Phillips, 66, of Robinwood Lane, Elberton, GA wife of Ronald Phillips passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Donna was born July 18, 1958 in Elberton, GA to Clyde S. Thompson and Valerie Ruff Thompson. She was a member of Believers Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Her...
Terry Wayne Black
August 29, 2024
Mr. Terry Wayne Black, 55, husband of 17 years to Melissa Suzanne Wilson Black, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home on Lake Hartwell, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born in Royston on October 29, 1968, Terry was a son of Jamie Dell “Blue” and Mary Ann Driver Black, and the late...
Mary Thomas Crittendon
August 26, 2024
Miss Mary Thomas Crittendon, 76, of Elberton, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Magnolia Estates, her residence for the past eight years.
The only child of the late Thomas Robert Crittendon and Dessie Colvard Crittendon, Mary Thomas was born in Elberton on August 3, 1948. Following graduation from Elberton High School, she attended...
Helen Annette Rackley Seagraves
August 25, 2024
Ms. Helen Annette Rackley Seagraves, of Hull, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, two days after her 77th birthday.
Born on August 23, 1947, in Jasper, Helen was a daughter of the late James W. Rackley and Leartis Rackley. She worked in the cleaning industry for many years. Helen loved to fish, cut grass, and tend to her flowers.
Surviving are...
Jacqueline E. Douglas Gale
August 22, 2024
Mrs. Jacqueline E. Douglas Gale, 98, of Springdale Park, Washington, wife of the late William J. "Bill" Gale, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. Gale was born in Lake City, FL on July 10, 1926, daughter of the late John Frederick Douglas and Elsie Bragg Douglas. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are two sons: Doug Gale of...
Misty Dawn Charping Brown
August 20, 2024
Ms. Misty Dawn Charping Brown, 48, of Martin, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Ms. Charping was born in Anderson, SC on October 17, 1975, daughter of Paul Brown and Frances Louise Holmes Charping. Misty was raised in the home of her uncle and aunt, Carl and Shirley Gray. She was employed by McDonalds...
Melanie LaShawn Burton
August 17, 2024
Miss Melanie LaShawn Burton, 44, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her residence.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Miss Melanie LaShawn Burton.
Jessie Angeline "Ann" Dudley Chavis
August 17, 2024
Mrs. Jessie Angeline “Ann” Dudley Chavis, 81, of Petersburg Road, Elberton, wife of 19 years to the late Joseph Edward “Ed” Chavis, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her residence.
Ann was born in Madison County on July 29, 1943, daughter of the late Reuben Estee Dudley and Jessie Bell Ray Dudley. She was a member of Corinth Congregational...
Frankie Alewine McDonald
August 15, 2024
Mrs. Frankie McDonald, 70, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away Thursday August 15, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on August 7, 1954, in Athens, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Willie Alewine and the late Melba Fields. She was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Wimburn of South Carolina; brother, Willie (Buck) Alewine of Hull-Sanford, Georgia;...
William Steve Boswell
August 15, 2024
Mr. William Steve Boswell, 80, of Bobby Brown State Park Road, Elberton, husband of Annette Delores Worley Boswell, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his residence following a two-month battle with cancer.
Born in Greenwood, SC on October 22, 1943, William was the sixth of ten children of the late Dallas Hoyt Boswell and Montine Elizabeth Smith Boswell. He...
Jessica Lynn Pierce Bellew
August 14, 2024
Mrs. Jessica Lynn Pierce Bellew, 37, of Della Slaton Road, Comer, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Elberton.
Born in Athens on October 7, 1988, she was the middle of five children and a 2007 graduate of Madison County High School. A very loving person, Jessica was currently employed as a live-in caretaker for her dear friend, Mr. Leon....
Samuel Tyler Albro
August 10, 2024
Mr. Samuel Tyler Albro, 88, of Smithsonia-Colbert Road, Colbert, husband of the late Dorothy Anne Bailey Albro, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Albro was born in Windham, CT on March 31, 1936, son of the late Samuel Leonard Albro and Florence Schmeelk Albro. He was a small engine mechanic having retired from John Deere. A...
JoAnn Glenn Evans
August 10, 2024
Ms. JoAnn Glenn Evans, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley, exactly one month after her 86th birthday.
The second of three girls, JoAnn was born at home in the Enterprise Community of Oglethorpe County on July 10, 1938, daughter of the late Joseph ‘Reece’ Glenn and Omie ‘Louise’ Carlisle Glenn....
Adah Constance "Connie" Manson Adams
August 8, 2024
Mrs. Adah Constance "Connie" Manson Adams, 74, of Elberton, wife of the late Ronald David Adams, Sr., passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.
Mrs. Adams was born in Lycoming, PA on June 8, 1950, daughter of the late Rev. Daniel Manson and Constance Rose Rich Manson. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a...
William Calvin "Bill" Irby
August 8, 2024
William Calvin “Bill” Irby, 87, of Elberton passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Bill was born in Athens, GA, on February 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Guy William Irby and Myrtle Grace Landrum Irby. Also proceeding him in death were his brother, Tommy Irby; and niece,...
Richard James Davis
August 7, 2024
Mr. Richard James Davis, 84, of River View Court in Lavonia, GA, passed away of sudden natural causes on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, with a joyful faith in his Lord and his beloved wife of 63 years, Martha, by his side.
Richard was born June 24, 1940, in Queens, NY, to Kenneth James Davis and...
Charlotte Louise Brady
August 7, 2024
Mrs. Charlotte Louise Brady, 81, of Cromer Road, Elberton, wife of 62 years to Joe Norris Brady, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. Brady was born in Elberton on February 23, 1943, daughter of the late Henry Lee Brady and Minnie Beatrice Fields Brady. She attended Elbert County High School and was a member of Deep...
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