Obituaries
Jerry Anthony Blackburn
April 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry Anthony Blackburn, 72, of Highway 72 East, Carlton, GA, husband of 53 years to Sheila Jean Autry Blackburn, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Blackburn was born in Demorest, GA on September 12, 1952, son of Pearl Goss Blackburn and the late Raymond Vance Blackburn. Jerry was a member of New Hope Worship Center...
Lori Janice Gulledge Everett
April 3, 2025
Lori Janice Everett of Tignall, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Lori was born in Ft. McPherson, GA on December 2, 1958, to her mother Mary Jean Hendricks Turner and the late Walter Jabez Gulledge III. Lori is also survived by her sister Melanie Boe and her late husband, Chris and her brother, Walter Gulledge IV. Lori graduated Stockbridge High...
Mattie Rebecca Wilder Vickery
April 1, 2025
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Mrs. Mattie ‘Rebecca’ Wilder Vickery, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Deep Creek Road in Dewy Rose, GA. Her final days were spent surrounded by her devoted family in the home that she and her husband of 65 years, James Herbert “Jimmy” Vickery, built and raised their devoted family in.
One of ten...
Thomas John "Hooker" Smith
March 30, 2025
Mr. Thomas John “Hooker” Smith, 83, of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
Thomas was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 15, 1941, son of the late Matthew John Smith and Jessie Vaughn Wallace Yeagley. He was the proud owner/operator of Hilltop VW Repair for over 50 years. Thomas served...
Emily Jane Hinely Sewell
March 27, 2025
Emily Jane Hinely Sewell, 71, of Colbert, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence.
Emily was born in Augusta on July 5, 1953, daughter of the late Lewis Joshua Hinely, Sr. and Marianne Armstrong Hinely. Following graduation from high school, she furthered her education at the University of Georgia. Emily’s pride and joy were her...
Maxine Jacquelyn "Jackie" Goss Harris
March 27, 2025
Mrs. Maxine Jacquelyn Goss Harris, better known as "Jackie" or "Mama Jac", passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, just five months shy of her 100th birthday. Although unexpected, Mama Jac passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home in Bowman, GA.
Jackie is survived by her daughters: Beverly (Henry) Drennan, Charlene Brown, and Pat (Gary) Jarvis; grandchildren: Tammy...
Hazel Marie Hammons Bowden
March 26, 2025
Mrs. Hazel Marie Hammons Bowden, 83, of River Road, Elberton, wife of the late William Bryant “Bill” Bowden, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Mrs. Bowden was born in Arcadia, FL on July 19, 1941, daughter of the late Charles F. “Charlie” Hammons and Anna Lois Stokes Hammons. While attending high school, she...
Margaret Anne Eavenson Brady
March 25, 2025
Mrs. Margaret ‘Anne’ Eavenson Brady, 81, of Harmony Road, Elberton, wife of 60 years to the late Randall Grant Brady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family. Although in declining health for several years, Anne never allowed her illnesses to steal her smile.
Anne was born in Elberton on...
Dorothy Frances Ashworth Tate Klatt
March 20, 2025
Dorothy Frances “Dot” Ashworth Tate Klatt, 87, formerly of Elberton, GA and Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Hartwell, GA.
Ms. Klatt was born in Anderson, SC on April 14, 1937, daughter of the late Joseph Brown Ashworth and Florence Robinson Ashworth. She worked at Centerville Dress Shop for many years.
Surviving are her...
Dorothy Laverne Worley Payton
March 18, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy 'Laverne' Worley Payton, 69, of Elberton, wife of the late Bobby Ray Payton, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Laverne was born in Elberton on January 10, 1956, daughter of the late William Lafayette Worley and Rachel Viola Johnson Worley.
Laverne was a devoted mother and grandma, blessed with seven granddaughters and two grandsons. Her love for her family...
Kathleen Scarborough Smith McFarlin
March 18, 2025
Mrs. Kathleen Smith McFarlin, 90, of Ruckersville Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Magnolia Estates.
Affectionately known as “Tea” to her family, she was born in Elberton on December 29, 1934, daughter of the late Milford Filmore “Lily” Scarborough, Sr. and Leila Mae Barnes Scarborough. She dedicated 42 years of her life as a skilled hairdresser...
Rev. Al Butler
March 17, 2025
Rev. Albert “Al” Butler, age 70, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Lumber City Nursing Home with his family by his side.
He was born on February 7, 1955, in Rutherford NC., and was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce Albert Butler and Eugenia Lavender Butler. After his education, he was employed by...
Allen Wayne Kidd
March 15, 2025
Mr. Allen Wayne Kidd, 61, of Kidd Dr. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kidd was born January 2, 1964 in Elberton, GA to Roy Kidd and Jeanette Hendrix Kidd. He was a janitorial technician at Bubba Burgers.
He is survived by his two sisters: Carol Lunceford, Joan Gunter and a brother: William Kidd.
Memorial...
Steven Kyle Whitlow
March 12, 2025
Mr. Steven 'Kyle' Whitlow, 35, of Colbert, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence.
Kyle was born in Elberton on September 14, 1989, the middle of three children born to Steven Kermit Whitlow and Natalie Lynn Maxwell Whitlow. He was christened at a young age at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Rehoboth Baptist Church.
A jack-of-all-trades, Kyle...
Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller
March 11, 2025
Mr. Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller, 34, of Country Club Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his parents, grandparents and family.
Alex was born July 14, 1990 in Elberton, GA. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and worked in the granite industry. Alex had a passion for music...
James Marion Banks
March 10, 2025
Mr. James ‘Marion’ Banks, age 82, of Elberton, husband of Linda Jane Webb Banks, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with his family at his side.
Mr. Banks was born in Stephens County on October 12, 1942, son of the late Alexander Stephens Banks and Mary Lou Verner Banks. He was a graduate of...
Tequila Cecile Drinkard Mize
March 9, 2025
Mrs. Tequila Cecile Drinkard Mize, 42, wife of Pierce Mize, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Mize was born December 17, 1982 in Elberton, GA. She was of the Christian Faith and was baptized at Amazing Grace Missionary Baptist Church. She was previously employed at Bojangles of Elberton before retiring due to her health from Nancy...
Ralph Guinn "Rusty" Woodall, Jr.
March 8, 2025
Ralph Guinn Woodall, Jr., affectionately known as Rusty, passed away peacefully in Elberton, Georgia on March 8, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born in Royston, Georgia on March 13, 1956, Rusty grew up in Bowman. He was a proud 1974 graduate of Elbert County High School and furthered his education by attending North Georgia Technical College. Rusty was a talented...
Dayton Sayre Ely, Jr.
March 6, 2025
Mr. Dayton Sayre Ely, Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Ely was born on August 12,1944, in Morristown, New Jersey to Dayton Sayre Ely,Sr. and Minnie Olive Mack Ely. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War as a missile technician on nuclear submarines. After being honorably discharged from military...
Donald Lloyd Carlson
March 3, 2025
Donald Lloyd Carlson, born on June 29, 1935, joined the angels on March 3, 2025. Don grew up in the small North Georgia town of Elberton. His parents, deceased, are Anton William Carlson from Karlsham Sweden and Evelyn Malinda Bond Carlson from Fountain City, Wisconsin.
Don had the pleasure of growing up in a rural setting where he experienced the boyhood...
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