Obituaries
Mildred Carlan Willis
Aug 4, 2009
Mildred Lucille Carlan Willis, 91, of Elberton, took her place in heaven on August 4, 2009, surrounded by her five children and her faithful dog, “Gypsy.” She was born June 21, 1918, in Elbert County, the beloved only child of the late Abijah and Ida Ruff Carlan. Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her...
Thomas Alton Childs
Aug 1, 2009
Survivors include his wife of 76 years Alice Ruth Scott Childs, daughters Faye Mills, Carolyn E. "Liz" Jones, Nona Churney, and Sandra Eckstein, sons Billy Childs, and Tom Childs, 24 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday August 5, at 3PM at Woodlawn United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 1-3PM...
Richard Edgar Stratton
Jul 25, 2009
Richard Edgar Stratton, 66, of 2436 Anderson Highway, Elberton, husband of Joy Welborn Stratton, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Clarke Country, he was a son of the late Omer and Albina Gaines Stratton. He was a member of the Elberton Elks Lodge 1100 and the New Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a former...
Ezra Perry Wallace
Jul 25, 2009
Born in Elbert Country, he was a son of the late Hut Wallace and Eunice Flynn Wallace. He was a retired Blacksmith, a charter member of Calvery Baptist Church and served as Decon for many years, and a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean conflict serving in the Company "B" 141 Tank Battalion. Survivors include spouse; Sue Morrow Wallace...
Thomas Nelson
Jul 23, 2009
Mr. Thomas Nelson, age 57, of Dewy Rose passed away July 23, 2009. A son of the late Howard Thomas Nelson and Dorothy Emily Goble, Mr. Nelson worked in the granite industry as a top polisher, truck driver and maintenance technician for thirty five years.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie Sanford and...
Harry Allen Smith
Jul 23, 2009
Survivors include sisters Jenny Grimes, and Lorene Collins, nephews Bobby Wilson, and Waymon Worley, a niece Carol Sims, great-nephew Nick Veal, and a great-niece Nicole Veal. Funeral services will be held Sunday July 26, at 4PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3-4PM just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Vanessa Gail Kidd
Jul 23, 2009
Vanessa Gail Bryson Kidd, 53, of 315 College Avenue, Elberton, wife of William Roy "Bill" Kidd, died Thursday, July 23, 2009. Born in Ashville, NC; she was a doughter of Glenn Roy and Georgia King Bryson. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include husband, Bill Kidd; parents, Glenn & Georgia Bryson; daughters, Paula...
Juanita E. Osborne
Jul 19, 2009
Mrs. Juanita Elizabeth Moon Osborne, age 60 passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Osborne is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, James H. "Buddy" Osborne and son Darrell Osborne. Mrs. Osborne is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, James A. and Theresa Osborne, Jr., Roy...
Orene Gaines Ward
Jul 18, 2009
Mrs. Orene Gaines Ward, age 92, of Elberton, passed away July 18, 2009 in Spring Valley Health Care Center. Mrs. Ward was born in Elbert County to the late Lawrence S. Gaines and Marvin Adams Gaines.She was a lifelong member of Rock Branch Baptist Church.She was retired from Bellcraft Mfg. Co. in Hartwell.She was preceded in death by her husband...
David Michael White
Jul 16, 2009
Survivors include his wife Jody Mae Crawford White, step-daughters Nena Bledsoe, and Jonnie Bledsoe, a step-son P.J. Peters, a sister Sarah Warren, a brother Johnny White, and 5 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Gary Fortson
Jul 13, 2009
Mr. H. Gary Fortson, age 54 of Dewy Rose passed away July 13, 2009 following an extended illness. Mr. Fortson is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Annie Laura Fortson; and father-in-law, J.W. Davis. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Patricia Fortson; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Buddy Stephens; grandchildren, Tyler and Heather Stephens; sisters, Connie Carter,...
Mary Opal Adams
Jul 11, 2009
Mary Opal “Nana†Daniel Adams died peacefully at the home of her sister, Juanita Marsh, after an extended illness. Opal was the daughter of E. R. “Bud†and Jessie Stratton Daniel and the wife of Hubert Teasley Adams, all who predecease her. Opal was born and raised in Elberton, Georgia. She and Hubert, her husband of fifty five years moved...
Sara Ella Pitts
Jul 9, 2009
Mrs. Sara Ellis Pitts, age 77 of Lexington passed away Thursday, July 09, 2009 following an extended illness. Mrs. Pitts was a bus driver with the Oglethorpe County School System for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, O’Neil Pitts, granddaughter Michelle Williams and brothers Bobby and Earnest Black. Survivors include her daughters and...
Frances Moore Maxwell
Jul 5, 2009
Mary Frances Moore Maxwell, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, July 5, 2009. Mrs. Maxwell was born on April 15, 1919. She was married to Walter H. Maxwell in 1934. They had 54 years together. She worked at Wright’s Manufacturing, Elberton Blouse plant and Bowman Drug store for several years. She was a life...
James Gary Carroll
Jul 4, 2009
Survivors include sisters Janie Barton, and Catherine Turner, brother Whaling Carroll, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday July 8, at 11AM in The Overbrook Cemetery in McCormick, SC. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to them at 5835 Highway 72 West Calhoun Falls, SC 29628.
Dorothy Irene Haase
Jun 27, 2009
Survivors include daughters Doris E. Wilder, Linda G. Leinweber, sons Edward J. Schmitz, Richard R. Schmitz, and Warren G. Haase, nieces Audrey Kopke, and Darlene Lissuzzo, 9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday June 30, at 2PM at the Elberton First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends after the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. In...
George Sorrow
Jun 25, 2009
Mr. George Sorrow, age 60, of Dewy Rose, passed away June 25, 2009.Mr. Sorrow was born in Madison County to Dewey Sorrow and Gladys Baxter Sorrow.He was a renown sculptor and carved many magnificent memorials installed all over the United States.He was owner of G & G Granite Co. in Dewy Rose and Drake Billiards in Royston. He was also...
Nancy Fields Lunsford
Jun 20, 2009
Survivors include a son Shane Lunsford, her mother Mary Payne Mason, a sister Pam Fields, a brother Michael Fields, and grandson Gavin Lunsford. Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 23, at 2PM at The Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7-9PM Monday night at Berry Funeral Home.
Joseph P. Ayers
Jun 15, 2009
Mr. Joseph P. “Joe” Ayers, age 78, of Dewy Rose died June 15, 2009. Mr Ayers was the son of the late George Washington Ayers, Sr. and Georgia Hannah Pulliam Ayers.Having served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, he was the retired owner of Bowman Hardware and a member of Dewy Rose Baptist Church.He was preceded in...
Christi Canales Green
Jun 14, 2009
Survivors include her husband Leslie Green, daughters and a son-in-law Cara & Howard Gailey, and Lexi Green, a son Kyle Green, sister and brother-in-law Jill & Keith Peppers, and 2 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Friday June 19, at 3PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2-3PM just prior to the...
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