Obituaries
Sara Jane Cordell Maxwell
April 10, 2024
Sara Jane Cordell Maxwell, born on September 3, 1922, in Elbert County, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A proud centenarian, she was 101 years of age. “Granny”, as she as affectionately known by every one who knew and loved her, was a woman of remarkable strength and grace, leaving behind a legacy that...
Harry Wayne Shedd
April 9, 2024
Mr. Harry W. Shedd, 75, of Elberton, formally of Commerce, GA passed away Tuesday, April 9th at Piedmont Athens Hospital. Mr Shedd was born October 16, 1948 in Clarksville, GA to Donald H. Shedd, Sr. and Dorothy B. Haynes Shedd. He was a Pentecostal Preacher, a retired truck driver and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife Mary Bennett...
James Glenn Smith
April 8, 2024
Mr. James 'Glenn' Smith, 60, of Clover Avenue, Comer, husband of Judith Leigh "Julie" King Smith, passed way on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Glenn was born in Atlanta on October 5, 1963, son of the late James Ralph Smith, Jr. and Laura Lee Laird. He joined the U.S. Army two weeks prior to what should have...
Mary Elizabeth Terrell
April 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Terrell, 63, of Fork Creek Road, Bowman, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Oaks of Athens. Libby, as she was affectionately known to her family, was born in Buford on January 10, 1961, to Loyd Alfred Terrell and Sarah Elizabeth Simmons Terrell. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church and had worked as a...
Donald Lee Lengyel
April 7, 2024
Mr. Donald Lee "Donny" Lengyel, 79, of Hewell Road, Dewy Rose, GA, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024, at PruittHealth in North Augusta, SC.He is survived locally by his longtime companion, Mildred Jean Chambliss Dearman.Donny was an avid fisherman and loved wood working. He enjoyed spending time riding around on his golf cart, and proudly served in the US...
Jordan Gabriel Beri
April 6, 2024
Pastor Jordan Gabriel Beri, the beloved Youth Pastor of Cohutta Hills Community Church, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on September 12, 2000, in Elberton, GA. Throughout his life, Jordan's unwavering faith in his Lord Jesus was evident to all who knew him.From a young age, Jordan felt a calling to serve others and spread the word of God. At...
Victor Jerry Wilson
April 5, 2024
Mr. Victor ‘Jerry’ Wilson, 62, of N. Pope Street, Tignall, husband of 24 years to Jane ‘Louise’ Winfree Wilson, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center.Jerry was born in Washington on June 6, 1961, son of the late Grady Johnson Wilson and Emma Martin Wilson. He was a 1979 graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School and...
Mack Schlock
April 3, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round as we bid farewell to the legendary Mack Schlock, a man whose sense of humor was as grand as the granite he worked with throughout his career. Mack passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, leaving behind a trail of laughter and fond memories.
Born on October 30, 1941, Mack was a true character from the...
Martha Carol Gunter Post
April 2, 2024
Mrs. Martha ‘Carol’ Gunter Post, 72, of Toccoa, GA, wife of 51 years to George Joseph Post, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home.
She was born on October 2, 1951, in Elberton, GA, to Mitchell Gunter, Sr. and Fannie Agatha Guest Gunter. Carol was a dedicated professional who served as a secretary for the Naval School in...
Charles Ralph Bellew
March 31, 2024
Mr. Charles Ralph Bellew, 71, of Lexington Carlton Rd. Carlton, GA passed away Sunday March 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.Mr. Bellew was born April 3, 1952 in Elberton, GA to Charles Henry Bellew and Lexie Ardrath Partain Bellew. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a truck...
William Claud "Bill" Madden, Sr.
March 29, 2024
William Claud Madden, Sr., affectionately known as "Bill" to his friends and family, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer at home in Danielsville, GA on March 29, 2024. Born at home in the Fortsonia Community of Elberton, GA on December 29, 1937, Bill's journey through life was marked by hard work, determination, and a love for his...
Caden Tyler Scott
March 28, 2024
Caden Tyler Scott, a beloved son, brother, and friend, tragically passed away in Elberton, GA on March 28, 2024, a week and a half prior to his 16th birthday. He was born in Brunswick, GA on April 7, 2008.
Caden was known for his cheerful and happy demeanor. A country boy at heart, he loved the outdoors, blue jeans and boots,...
Jesse Woodfin Burdette
March 28, 2024
Mr. Jesse Woodfin Burdette, 97, of Double Bridges Road, Elberton, husband of 66 years to the late Jeanette Brown Burdette, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with his family by his side.Mr. Burdette was born in Elbert County on December 4, 1926, son of the late William Henry Burdette and Ina Mae Stalnaker...
Harvey Ovilla Montgomery
March 27, 2024
Mr. Harvey Ovilla Montgomery, 82, of Elberton, GA, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence.
Born on July 1, 1941, in Massena, NY, Harvey was the baby of five born to Ernest Owen Montgomery and Evelyn Guilbault Montgomery. He was a 1959 graduate of Grand Ridge High School in Grand Ridge, FL. Following high school, Harvey joined the...
Peggy Jo Evans Childs Harris
March 22, 2024
Mrs. Peggy Jo Evans Childs Harris, 81, of Elberton, GA passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston.Peggy was born in Abbeville County, SC on January 17, 1943, daughter of the late Robert Bunyon Evans and Fannie Gertrude Davis Evans. She was the proud salutatorian for the 1961 graduating class of Calhoun Falls High...
James Robert Duke
March 20, 2024
Mr. James Robert Duke, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, in Augusta, GA. Born on June 8, 1941, in Elberton, GA, James was a man whose life was characterized by his loving nature, his handy skills, and his adventurous spirit.James was predeceased by his beloved partner of over 40 years, Aiko Goss, with whom he shared a life full...
Douglas Howard Bray
March 20, 2024
Mr. Douglas ‘Howard’ Bray, 81, of Ruby Drive, Dewy Rose, husband of 61 years to Martha Jean Brown Bray, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in his recliner at home surrounded by the love of his family.Howard was born at home in Hart County on March 13, 1943, third child of the late Hollis Lincoln Bray and Eula Bell...
Russell Glenn Dunn
March 18, 2024
Russell “Russ” Glenn Dunn, 63, of Colbert, GA, died on March 18, 2024.
Russ was born in Elberton on October 2, 1960 to parents E. Malrey Dunn and Carolyn Partain Dunn. He graduated from Elbert County High School and the University of Georgia and served his country in the US Army as an Infantry Airborne Ranger. He managed multiple granite quarries,...
Mary Lovern Johnson Wright
March 17, 2024
Mary Lovern Johnson Wright passed away on March 17, 2024 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, Georgia.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Rev. Carlton Shelton officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery in Monroe. The family will receive friends from 12:00...
Jeffery Wood "Tull" Eaves
March 16, 2024
Mr. Jeffery Wood “Tull” Eaves, 65, of Washington Highway, Elberton, husband of 27 years to the late Vicki LaNeil Blakemore Eaves, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his residence.Jeffery was born in Elberton on April 20, 1958, only child of the late Frank King “F.K” Eaves, Jr. and Charlene Wood Eaves. He was a graduate...
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