Obituaries
Sylvia Ann Deese Clark
August 10, 2025
Ms. Sylvia Ann Deese Clark, 80, of Centerville Road, Lexington, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her residence.
Sylvia was born in Monroe, NC on July 14, 1945, daughter of the late Winston Deese and Alma Frances Bailey Deese. She worked as a truck driver and as a waitress.
No services are planned.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at...
Allie Pauline Hendricks Parham
August 10, 2025
Ms. Polly Parham, 96, formerly of Elberton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at National HealthCare in Greenwood, SC.
Allie Pauline Hendricks was born in the Paoli Community of Madison County, GA on January 13, 1929, daughter of the late James Boyd Hendricks and Etta Mae Coile Hendricks. Polly worked as a seamstress for many years and retired...
David Frank Massey
August 8, 2025
Mr. David Frank Massey, 65, of Neese Commerce Road, Hull, GA, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, GA.
Mr. Massey was born in New Orleans, LA on April 3, 1960, son of the late Elliott Lamar Massey and Alice Gertrude Thompson Massey. He was an avid music fan, and excellent drummer. David...
Horace Smith Adams
August 7, 2025
Horace Smith Adams, a resident of Elberton for 98 years, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born and raised in Elberton, Horace was the son of the late Robert Ernest and Ethel Smith Adams.
Mr. Adams served the City of Elberton as the Superintendent of the Gas Department for many years until his retirement. A proud veteran, he honorably served...
Donnie Bruce Evans
August 6, 2025
Mr. Donnie Bruce Evans, age 67, of River Rd. Elberton passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Bruce was born in Anderson, SC the son of the late Cullen Evans, jr. and Marlene Wilson Powers and Roy Gene Powers.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Jan Whitfield Evans; children; Jason (Cortney) Evans, Jeremy Evans, (Carol Norman) Joshua (Toni) Evans, Jill...
Shirley Ridgeway Rogers
August 4, 2025
Shirley Ridgeway Rogers, age 90, passed away on August 4, 2025. A native of Manning, SC., Shirley was the daughter of the late Silas and Mary Saylor Ridgeway. Mrs. Rogers was the widow of the late Joseph Benjamin Rogers.
Survivors include her children; Barry (Ann) Rogers, Laura Harvey; Grandchildren; Barry Harvey (Itzel Diaz Cornejo), Bridgette (Brian) Reyes, Jesse (Sierra) Harvey, Scott...
Allan Joseph Beitzel
August 3, 2025
Allan Joseph Beitzel of Elberton, age 87, passed away on August 4, 2025.
Mr. Beitzel was the son of the late Joseph Clayton and Luella K. Zimmer Beitzel. Mr. Beitzel was preceded in death by his wife Janet Jenkins Beitzel.
Survivors include his children: Jennifer (Alden) Miller, Heather (Brooks) Mewborn, Mark (Laura) Beitzel and Lisa Black Smyth; Siblings: Joanne (Harry) Taylor, Don...
Ann E. Moore
August 3, 2025
Ann E. Moore, 74, of Athens Highway, Elberton, died on Sunday morning, August 3, 2025, at The Tignall House, following a several years battle with dementia. Despite her diminished mental status, she never lost her sweet spirit, charming smile, or loving nature.
The wife of 56 years to Charles Randall Moore, they were the proud parents of Charles Robert “Robbie” and...
Emory A. Waller, Jr.
August 2, 2025
Emory A. Waller Jr. passed away peacefully at the hospital on August 2, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born on June 27, 1950, and lived a full life devoted to his family, his faith, and those he held dear.Emory proudly served in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1974, living a life marked by honor, strength, and dedication....
Elmira Gunnells Lesseur
July 31, 2025
Mrs. Elmira “Myra” Gunnells Lesseur of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on her 100th birthday, July 31, 2025.
Mrs. Lesseur was born in Danielsville, Madison County, to John Willie Gunnells and Mary Lucille Nash Gunnells on July 31, 1925. She was married to the love of her life, the late Millard Lesseur, for 71 years....
Robert Ward Worley
July 31, 2025
Mr. Robert Ward "Bobby" Worley, age 81, passed away on July 31, 2025.
A native of Elberton, Georgia, Mr. Worley was the son of the late Cornelius Ward and Vera Elizabeth Hagood Worley. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Worley Kelley. Mr. Worley was the proud owner and operator of Majestic Granite Company, LLC. He was...
Patricia Margaret Moon
July 27, 2025
Patricia Margaret Moon, age 68, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025.
Born on February 27, 1957, in Atlanta, Patricia was the daughter of the late William and Natalie Moon.
Pat, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her beloved brother, Michael Moon, and sister-in-law, Kathie Moon; her cherished nephews, Christopher Moon (and his wife Jennifer), Gregory Moon...
Donna Rose Davis Bond
July 27, 2025
Mrs. Donna Rose Davis Bond, 64, of Stinchcomb Road, Dewy Rose, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her residence following a brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Donna was born in Elberton on July 11, 1961, youngest child of the late Lee Clark Davis and Norma Lee Duffell Davis. She was a 1979 graduate of Elbert County High School, was...
Jeffrey Ray Stratton
July 25, 2025
Mr. Jeffrey Ray “Jeff” Stratton, 68, of Kathwood Drive, Elberton, husband of 44 years to Wanda Lynn Harris Stratton, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Jeff was born in Elberton on May 30, 1957, the youngest son of the late Frank Jefferson Stratton, Jr. and Jacquelyn “Jackie” Gaines Stratton. He was a 1975 graduate of Elbert County High School...
Vergil Paulette Johnson Epps
July 23, 2025
Mrs. Vergil Paulette Johnson Epps, 79, of Jones Chapel Shiloh Road, Danielsville, wife of the late Aubrey Lee Epps, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Epps was born in Elberton on May 4, 1946, daughter of the late Homer David Johnson and Betty Ruth Reagin Johnson. She was a waitress having worked at Waffle...
Margie Lee Holshouser Willis
July 21, 2025
Mrs. Margie Lee Holshouser Willis, 90, of Edwards Street, Elberton, wife of 63 years to the late Thomas Madison “Tommy” Willis, Jr., passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence.
Margie was born in Charlotte, NC on October 25, 1934, daughter of the late Leo Alexander Holshouser and Martha Elizabeth Grimes Holshouser Brooks, and step-daughter of the late Thomas...
Lona Darnell Bonds Summers
July 21, 2025
Ms. Lona Darnell Bonds Summers, 71, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence.
Ms. Summers was born July 21, 1954 in Elberton, GA to Waymond Earl Bonds and Leacy Bell Davis Bonds. She was a stencil cutter in the granite industry.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Shirley Scarborough of Bowman, GA, Brian...
Marcia Elaine Cleveland
July 21, 2025
Miss Marcia Elaine Cleveland, 54, of Rock Branch Road, Elberton, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Hartwell.
Born in Elberton on May 18, 1971, Marcia was the youngest of three children of Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Cleveland and Dorothy ‘Elaine’ Tiller Cleveland. She was a 1989 graduate of Elbert County...
Gary Mark Palmer, Sr.
July 20, 2025
Gary Mark Palmer, Sr. moved to his celestial home on July 20, 2025, at the age of 86.
He was the son of the late Okee Hood Palmer and Pearl Louise Coffey of Lexington GA.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years 6 months and 1 day years: Naomi Anthony Palmer
Father to: Gary Mark Palmer, Jr and his wife Rhonda;...
Timothy Lane Conwell
July 19, 2025
Mr. Timothy Lane Conwell, 49, of Cedar Grove Church Road, Comer, husband of Lacey Epps Conwell, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
He was born in Athens on July 3, 1976, son of Wesley Conwell and Freda King Conwell. He was a plumber.
No services are planned.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton...
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