Obituaries

Daniel Bruce Oxner

Daniel Bruce Oxner

December 13, 2010

Daniel Bruce Oxner, 85, of 124 Lake Forest Drive, Elberton, widower of Jean Bedenbaugh Oxner, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010, at the Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Oxner was born in Leesville, South Carolina, August 3, 1925, son of the late J.D. and Florence Asbell Oxner. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and was retired from...

Ann Smith Mccannon

Ann Smith Mccannon

December 11, 2010

Ann Smith McCannon, 46, of 2325 Lincolnton Highway, Elberton, wife of Roy McCannon, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010, in the Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McCannon was born in Elbert County, August 3, 1964, daughter of the late Julius Lawrence Smith and Agnes Elizabeth Cade Smith. She was a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church and was retired from...

Janie Arlene Moon Sorrow

Janie Arlene Moon Sorrow

December 6, 2010

Janie Arlene Moon Sorrow, 89, of Carlton, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010, at Cobb Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Sorrow was born in Oglethorpe County on October 30, 1921,to the late John B. Moon and Minnie Hancock Moon.She wasmarried to the late Henry Taylor Sorrow and worked as a seamstress.She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Martha McPhearson,Lucy...

Robert Waite Farmer Sr.

Robert Waite Farmer Sr.

December 5, 2010

Robert Waite Farmer, Sr., 94, of 183 Springdale Drive, Elberton, widower of Pearl Rampey Farmer, died Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Farmer was born in Elbert County, July 7, 1916, son of the late James C. and Arlie Ray Farmer. He was the owner and operator of Farmer Auto Sales, a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church...

Austin Bruce Evans

Austin Bruce Evans

December 2, 2010

Austin Bruce Evans, 15, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Austin is the son of Bruce and Chrissy Evans of Dewy Rose and Tara and Arnold Jaudon of Elberton.In addition to his parents, Austin is survived by brothers, Zack and Eli Evans,and sisters Addy Evans and Anna Jaudon;grandparents, Tommy and Pat Evans of...

Billy James Oglesby

Billy James Oglesby

December 1, 2010

Billy "Jimmy" James Oglesby, 67, of 1648 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, GA passed away Wednesday December 1, 2010 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Elbert County he was a son of Ima Rosser Oglesby and the late N.B. Oglesby Jr. and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include his mother of the home Ima Rosser Oglesby,...

Rachel Greenway Daniel

Rachel Greenway Daniel

November 30, 2010

Rachel Greenway Daniel of 530 Rhodes Drive, Elberton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010, after sharing a lifetime of devotion and love with family and friends. Born in Elbert County, Rachel was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lillian Smith Greenway.She was married 65 years to the late Everett E. Daniel and worked with him in their family...

Charles Clyde Turner

Charles Clyde Turner

November 29, 2010

Charles Clyde Turner, 75, of 2261 Lexington Highway, Elberton, husband of Florence Brady Turner, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010, at his residence. Mr. Turner was born in Oglethorpe County, December 20, 1934, son of the late Sidney L. and Annie Mae Lance Turner. He was a member of the Vesta Baptist Church and was a retired installer with AT&T....

Jeanette Helms Echols

Jeanette Helms Echols

November 27, 2010

Jeanette Helms Echols, 68, of 510 Thompson Street, Gaffney, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Brookview Nursing Home, Gaffney, SC. Born on August 14, 1942, in Ashville, NC, she was a self Homemaker and a Certified Nursing Assistant.Mrs. Echols is preceded in death by her husband; Charles Fred Echols; son, Jimmy Allen Shockley and brothers; Buck Helms...

Robert Hail Whatley

Robert Hail Whatley

November 27, 2010

Robert Hail Whatley, 85, of 68 College Avenue Apt. 38, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born on April 13, 1925, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi he was a World War II Veteran and served 30 years in the military. Survivors include his wife of 63 years; Dorothy M. Powell Whatley, daughter and son-in-law; Brenda...

George Washington Thomason

George Washington Thomason

November 25, 2010

George Washington Thomason, 69, of 1615 George Thomason Dr. Elberton, GA husband of Margy Branscum Thomason died Thursday November 25, 2010 at his home. Born in Elbert County he was a son of the late Willis Thomason and Rosalee Seymour Thomason. He attended Doves Creek Baptist Church and was a retired stone cutter. Survivors include his wife of the home...

William Marvin Hardy, Jr.

William Marvin Hardy, Jr.

November 24, 2010

Mr. William Marvin Hardy, Jr., age 96, of 181 Lake Forest Drive, Elberton, Georgia, died on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born on August 14, 1914, in Molena, Georgia, to the late William Marvin Hardy, Sr. and the late Annie Kate Hawkes Hardy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marguerite Pool Hardy, by his...

Willie Ruth Mcintosh

Willie Ruth Mcintosh

November 20, 2010

Willie "Mama Bill" Ruth Eaves McIntosh, 98, of 1027 Micliff Dr. Elberton passed away Saturday November 20, 2010 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Hart County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Richard Eaves and Euria Osley Eaves. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elberton, and was a retired seamstress from Elberton MFG. Survivors...

Shirley Jean Sorrow

Shirley Jean Sorrow

November 18, 2010

Shirley Jean Sorrow, 54, of 1023 Smith Andrews Drive, Elberton, died on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sorrow are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Hicks Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, is serving the Sorrow family.

Phillip Lawrence Mackenzie

Phillip Lawrence Mackenzie

November 16, 2010

Phillip Lawrence MacKenzie, 76, of Burr Ave. Pembroke, MA husband of Cynthia McGowan MacKenzie died Tuesday November 16, 2010 at Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston, GA. Obituary is incomplete at this time and will be announced by Berry Funeral Home.

Sam Paul Jones Sr.

Sam Paul Jones Sr.

November 15, 2010

Sam Paul Jones Sr., 77, of 1533 Hartwell Highway, Elberton died Monday November 15, 2010 at his home. Born in Stone Mountain, Ga he was a son of the late Jewell T. Jones and Ida Bell Jones. He was of the Baptist Faith, a retired salesman from Grand Quartz and a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Survivors...

Linda Kay Johnson

Linda Kay Johnson

November 12, 2010

Linda Kay Johnson, 63, of 2848 River Road Elberton, died at 2117 Dr. George Ward Road, Elberton, Friday November 12, 2010. Born in Elbert County she was a daughter of the late Joel Thomas Kay and Nettie Sue Brown Kay. She was a member Believers Baptist Church and was a retired office clerk for RTS Packaging LLC. Survivors include her...

Dallin Lewis Rigdon

Dallin Lewis Rigdon

November 9, 2010

Dallin Lewis Rigdon, infant son, went to be with the Lord, November 9, 2010. Little Dallin was born on November 9, 2010.He is survived by his mother, Jessica Rigdon. A graveside service will be held, Friday, November 12, 2010, 3pm at the Elmhurst Cemetery. Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Dallin Lewis Rigdon.

Joel H. Turner

Joel H. Turner

November 8, 2010

Joel Hubert Turner, 76, of 1251 Crestview Drive, Elberton, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sue C. Turner; son and daughter-in-law Frank and Melissa Turner of Braselton; son Chris Turner of Acworth; son and daughter-in-law David and Dee Dee Johnson of Lincolnton; daughter and son-in-law...

George Franklin Johnson

George Franklin Johnson

November 7, 2010

George Franklin Johnson, 86, of 1882 Lincolnton Highway, Elberton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born on January 13, 1924, in Elberton, Georgia, he was a self employed contractor and farmer.Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his son; Jimmy Johnson, brothers; Ralph Johnson, Haskell Johnson and J. W. Johnson, sisters;...