Obituaries

John B. Coogler, Jr.

John B. Coogler, Jr.

February 18, 2013

John B. Coogler, Jr., 82, of 440 Highland Avenue, Elberton, husband of Julienne "Jackie" Wall Coogler, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013, at Landmark Hospital. Born August 19, 1930 in Elbert County to the late John B. Coogler, Sr. and Inez Johnson Coogler. He was a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church, a retired foreman from Boyd Granite Company,...

Otis Hamp Brown

Otis Hamp Brown

February 17, 2013

Otis Hamp Brown, 78, of 2069 Stephens Road, Elberton, husband of 52 years to Hannah Mae Pless Brown, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 17, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Brown was born in Stephens County, January 1, 1935, to the late Newt and Selma Evans Brown. He attended Gaines Chapel Church and was a retired saw operator in the granite...

Barbara Stephens Hewell

Barbara Stephens Hewell

February 14, 2013

Barbara Stephens Hewell, 81, of 197 North Curahee Lane Toccoa, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare of Toccoa. Born May 24, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Jimmy and Myrtle Stephens. Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Share your stories and pictures in Barbara's Book of Memories online...

Linda Edwards Moore

Linda Edwards Moore

February 13, 2013

Doris ‘Linda’ Edwards Moore, age 70, of Elberton, died on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Heardmont Nursing Home. Ms. Moore was a native of Elbert County, the daughter of the late William Odell and Doris Hulme Edwards and step-daughter of the late Wynee Dove Floyd Edwards. She retired as a clerk with the College Park Police Department after 25 years...

Harry G. Hall

Harry G. Hall

February 11, 2013

Mr. Harry George Hall, 76, a well-known businessman of Elberton, Georgia passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Emory University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hall was born July 24, 1936 to the late John Speed and Elza Johnson Hall.He was the beloved husband of Linda Garrison Hall, having celebrated almost 57 years of marriage together. Mr. Hall...

Brian Keith Willis

Brian Keith Willis

February 11, 2013

Brian Keith Willis, 36, of 1876 Hartwell Highway, Elberton, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013. Mr. Willis was born in Elbert County, December 16, 1976, to Keith Dennis Willis and Vicki Ann Lee Willis. He was an equipment operator with Elbert County Government and was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Left to cherish his memories are his son,...

Stockton Elliott Jones

Stockton Elliott Jones

February 11, 2013

Stockton Elliott Jones, 73, of 1137 Grady Cleveland Road, Elberton, husband of Martha Lee Fleming Jones, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jones was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, April 21, 1939, to the late Frank A. Jones, Sr. and Monte Gaines Jones. He was an Elberton Granite Association Inspector and a former granite...

Sharon Ann Jordon

Sharon Ann Jordon

February 10, 2013

Sharon Ann Jordon, 50,of Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her home. No services are planned at this time. You may leave online condolences at www.hicksfuneral.com Arrangements for Sharon Jordon are in the care of Hicks Funeral Home of Elberton.

Leonard Shirley Moon

Leonard Shirley Moon

February 10, 2013

Leonard Shirley Moon, 78, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013, at Hartwell Heathcare Center. Mr. Moon was born in Elbert County, January 27, 1935, to the late George Elmer Moon and Mary Ella Burden Moon. He was a retired stone cutter, U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memories are...

Jack R. Bozeman

Jack R. Bozeman

February 9, 2013

Jack Ray Bozeman, age 84, of Elberton, Georgia, died Saturday, February 9, 2013.Born in Atlanta, Georgia (Oakland City) December 15, 1928, he was the son of the late C. Grady and Lynne Hudson Bozeman and was preceded in death by a sister, Gene Bozeman Waddy. A retired United Methodist Minister of the North Georgia Conference, his final appointment was as...

William Kenneth Allen

William Kenneth Allen

February 9, 2013

William Kenneth Allen, 58, of 351 Willow Street, Elberton, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his home. Born in Elbert County August 12, 1954 to Willie Moses Allen and Roxie Mae Cade Allen. He was a retired landscaper. Left to cherish his memories are a brother Horace Allen of Elberton, Georgia and a sister Evelyn Allen of Elberton,...

Daniel Bruce "Danny" Beasley

Daniel Bruce "Danny" Beasley

February 9, 2013

Daniel Bruce "Danny" Beasley, 62, of 70 Deerhaven Drive Bowman, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. Born in Lyons, Georgia January 31, 1951 to the late James D. Beasley and Ouida Overstreet Beasley. He was a retired stone cutter in the granite industry and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Left to cherish his memories are his children Elizabeth Mann of...

James Roy Sayer, Jr.

James Roy Sayer, Jr.

February 9, 2013

James Roy Sayer, Jr., 81, formerly of Elberton, husband of the late Gladys Jones Olgiati Sayer, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Heritage Healthcare of Toccoa. Mr. Sayer was born in Elbert County, July 28, 1931, to the late James Roy Sayer, Sr. and Reba Noggle Sayer. He was retired from the City of Elberton Water Treatment Plant, a...

Betty Jean Waters

Betty Jean Waters

February 7, 2013

Mrs. Betty Jean Moon Waters, 75, of Comer, GA passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Waters was the daughter of the late John Bonner and Minnie Lou Hancock Moon.She was the wife of William “Billy” Franklin Waters, Sr. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Waters is survived by her children: Pamla Lou Waters Tucker...

Sybil Allen Geiger

Sybil Allen Geiger

February 5, 2013

Sybil Allen Geiger, 90, of 108 Mountain View Drive, Monroe, Georgia widow of the late James C. Geiger passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Born in Monroe, Georgia October 5, 1922 to the late John Chester Allen and Annie Ellen Hackett Allen. She was a member of Walker Baptist Church and was a retired from Monroe Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Left...

Francis Karl Vinson

Francis Karl Vinson

February 4, 2013

Francis Karl Vinson, 62, of 230 Caroline Avenue Athens, Georgia husband of Grace Epps Vinson passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at Landmark Hospital in Athens, Georgia. Born in Macon, Georgia November 6, 1950 to the late Charles Laurence Vinson and Sue Riddick Vinson. He was a retired from Athens Regional Medical Center where he worked in the Dietary Department....

Annette Brown Bond

Annette Brown Bond

February 3, 2013

Mrs. Annette Brown Bond, 79, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Bond was born to the late Curtis Andrew and Alleen Adams Brown.She worked at Pinnacle Bank in the loan department for 33 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Bond is survived by...

Gene Dick Seabolt

Gene Dick Seabolt

February 3, 2013

Gene Dick Seabolt of 166 Eastanollee Bypass Road, Eastanollee, GA, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, at his residence. Born in Suches, Georgia July 14, 1934 to the late Vandora Seabolt. He was of the Baptist Faith and a retired construction worker that included projects such as the Hartwell Dam and Interstate 85. Left to cherish his memories are his...

James Orr Welborn

James Orr Welborn

February 3, 2013

James Orr Welborn, 77, of 252 Glendale Drive, Hartwell, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Mr. Welborn was born in Hart County, September 22, 1935, to the late Sloan Patrick and Eunice Byrum Welborn. He was retired from Monroe Automotive Company and was a member of First Baptist Church of Hartwell. Left to cherish his...

Norris Doyle Mattox

Norris Doyle Mattox

January 30, 2013

Norris Doyle Mattox, 74, of 1487 Bakers Ferry Road, Elberton, husband of Mildred Dean Mattox, finished his course in faith on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mattox was born in Elbert County, January 17, 1939, to the late Jep Jones Mattox, Sr. and Lessie Scarborough Mattox. Norris was employed by B&L Trucking Company as truck...