Obituaries

Helenne B. Hill

Helenne B. Hill

September 18, 2014

Mrs. Helenne Brown Hill, 91, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014, at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Hill was born in Elberton to the late John Washington and Daisy Lee Thornton Brown. She was the wife of the late Arnett Hill, with whom she had celebrated 72 years of marriage. She was a longtime...

James Lee Dean

James Lee Dean

September 17, 2014

Mr. James Lee Dean, 53, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at his residence. No services are planned at this time, however, you may leave online condolences for the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home of Elberton is caring for the family of Mr. James Lee Dean.

Michael C. Herndon

Michael C. Herndon

September 17, 2014

Mr. Michael C. Herndon, 65, of Hartwell, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2014in Athens, Georgia. Mr. Herndon was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, son of George Lawrence Herndon and the late Rebecca Carithers Herndon.Michael was the husband of Alexa Jane Thomas Herndon, having celebrated 44 years of marriage together.He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served his...

Craig Cromer

Craig Cromer

September 14, 2014

Mr. Travis Craig Cromer, 45, of Old 29 Rd., Royston, GA husband of Peggy Sanders Cromer passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home. Mr. Cromer was born January 14, 1969 in Anderson, SC to Ruth Kay Phillips Cromer and the late Edwin Travis Cromer. He was a welder at Modular Container in Lavonia, GA. He is survived by...

Kelsey Smith Haralson

Kelsey Smith Haralson

September 12, 2014

Mr. Kelsey Smith Haralson, 87, of 1478 Washington Highway, Elberton, husband of 66 years to Colleen Hammond Haralson, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Haralson was born on October 26, 1926, in Elbert County to the late Howard Haralson and Clyde Smith Haralson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in WWII....

Janice Cornelius Brown Tasi

Janice Cornelius Brown Tasi

September 12, 2014

Ms. Janice Cornelius Brown Tasi, 66, of Royston, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014, at her residence. Ms. Tasi was born in Elbert County on April 7, 1948, to the late Richard Howard Brown and Emma Drake Brown. She was a retired beautician. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Richard Wallace Bruce of Elberton, Jason A. Tasi...

Thelma Patricia Hall Askew

Thelma Patricia Hall Askew

September 11, 2014

Mrs. Thelma Patricia Hall Askew, 91, of Nancy Hart Nursing Home, formerly of Ernest Brown Rd., Elberton, wife of James Thurman Askew, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Askew was born in Hartsville, Tennessee on April 15, 1923, to the late Samuel Joseph Hall and Sarah Evy Bullington Hall. She was a retired bookkeeper...

Marjorie Catherine Howard Latondre

Marjorie Catherine Howard Latondre

September 10, 2014

Mrs. Marjorie Catherine Howard LaTondre, 84, of Spring Valley Health Care Center, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. LaTondre was born in Eldorado, Oklahoma on August 5, 1930, to the late Alexander C. and Barbara Ellen Pickett Howard. She was a homemaker and a dental assistant. Survivng are her children: Philip McKinney of Centreville,...

John Keith Milam

John Keith Milam

September 9, 2014

Mr. John Keith Milam, 73, of Wellton, Arizona, husband of former Elbert County Magistrate Judge the late Marie Albertson Milam, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Mr. Milam served as the Yuma, Arizona Sheriff, Wellton, Arizona Sheriff and both Magistrate Judge and Vice Mayor in Wellton, Arizona. Left to cherish his...

William Howard Blum

William Howard Blum

September 8, 2014

Mr. William Howard Blum, 86, of Ernest Brown Road, Elberton, husband of the late Geneva Owen Blum, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Blum was born in Laurens County, South Carolina, on June 9, 1928, to the late Waddie T. and Maggie Sims Blum. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and retired...

Arthur Burris Bond

Arthur Burris Bond

September 7, 2014

Mr. Arthur “Art” Burris Bond, 91, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. Mr. Bond was born August 7, 1923 in the Fortsonia Community to the late Thomas Omer and Pauline Morris Bond.He was the the husband of the late Jane Hayes Bond, and was a veteran of the United States Navy.Mr. Bond attended the University of...

Sibyl Daniel Johnson

Sibyl Daniel Johnson

September 7, 2014

Mrs. Sibyl Daniel Johnson, 89, of Ruckersville Rd., Elberton, widow of William T. "Bill" Johnson, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Johnson was born on October 17, 1924, in Elbert County to the late Henry Daniel and Ruby Robinson Daniel. She was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church and was a retired secretary from granite...

Benjamin Turner

Benjamin Turner

September 6, 2014

Mr. Benjamin Turner, 89, of Lexington Road, Carlton, GA husband of Aleen Gunter Turner passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. Mr. Turner was born July 3, 1925 in the Glade Community to the late Benjamin Albert Turner and Winnie Mae Butler Turner. He was a member of Glade Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, he was a U.S....

Elizabeth Ann Mclanahan Knell

Elizabeth Ann Mclanahan Knell

September 4, 2014

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann McLanahan Knell, age 99, of 241 Church Street, Elberton, passed away onThursday, September 4, 2014. A native of Elberton, she died of natural causes at home.   She was a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton where she was a member of the Alpha Louree Sunday School Class. She was an avid bridge player who played...

Dean Alvin Dye

Dean Alvin Dye

September 4, 2014

Mr. Dean Alvin Dye, 47, of Dr. George Ward Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014. Mr. Dye was born November 21, 1966 in Elberton, GA to Harold F. Dye, Jr. and the late Patricia Tankersley Dye. He was a member of Eliam United Methodist Church and was a clerk for Circle-K and currently attending college at Augusta...

Ruth Norman

Ruth Norman

September 3, 2014

Mrs. Ruth A. Norman, 95, loving wife to the late Reginald Norman, entered into rest Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Mrs. Norman was a native of Elberton, GA but lived in Augusta for the last 64 years. She loved kids and babysat often for many. She also loved animals, flowers, and traveling. Family members include daughters: Jean Floyd and her husband...

Jewell Saxon Clamp

Jewell Saxon Clamp

September 1, 2014

Mrs. Jewell Saxon Clamp, 92, of Brady Drive, formerly of East Tate Street, Elberton, wife of the late James C. Clamp, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Clamp was born in Hart County on April 4, 1922, to the late Louis Richard and Rona Bell Hall Saxon. She was a homemaker, caretaker, and operated the...

Robert Ervin White

Robert Ervin White

August 31, 2014

Mr. Robert Ervin White, 59, of Glendale Avenue, Elberton, GA, husband of Debra Kay White, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at his residence. Mr. White was born in Bradenton, FL on June 3, 1955, to Sonja Whidden White and the late Charles Edwin White. He was a truck driver employed by the City of Elberton and was a...

Rebecca "Becky" Thornton Thomasson

Rebecca "Becky" Thornton Thomasson

August 31, 2014

Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Elaine Thornton Thomasson, 70, of Danburg Street, Tignall, wife of Wayne Thomasson, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Thomasson was born January 20, 1944 in Washington, GA to the late Thomas P. and Nina Walker Thornton. Mrs. Thomasson was employed by Belk Gallant Department Stores from 1966-2001. She served as the manager...

Brenda Kay Perry Waters

Brenda Kay Perry Waters

August 29, 2014

Ms. Brenda Kay Perry Waters, 62, of Yancey Road, Arnoldsville, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014, at Gentiva Hospice in Athens Regional Medical Center. Ms. Waters was born in Athens on October 7, 1951, to Edna Ruth Compton Perry and the late Cecil Carl Perry. She was a former home health care aide and a member of New Haven...