Obituaries

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;...

Mary Jean Rosillo

Mary Jean Rosillo

November 7, 2010

Mary Jean Rosillo, 75, of 2372 Middleton Shore Dr. Elberton wife of Theodore "Ted" Traskos died Sunday November 7, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in the Island of Trinidad she was a daughter of the late Joseph Wong and Margaret Wong. She was of the Catholic Faith, a retired fashion designer and was the last surviving member of...

Mary D'Amico McLanahan

Mary D'Amico McLanahan

November 1, 2010

Mary D’Amico, of 1227 Country Club Lane, Elberton, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010, after living an extraordinarily blessed life with her devoted family.She was 85 years old. Born in Elberton, Mary was the daughter of the late Julian Edward and Cora Wiley D’Amico.She married Neal T. McLanahan on June 18, 1950 – they had been married for 60...

Kenneth Otha David

Kenneth Otha David

October 31, 2010

Kenneth Otha David, 74, of 52 Tower Lane, Elberton husband of Lucia Kelley David died Sunday October 31, 2010 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Madison County he was a son of the late Paul Jackson David and Nell Phillips David. He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, he was a cosmetologist, and worked at Prestolite before he retired...

Margaret Joanne Brown

Margaret Joanne Brown

October 29, 2010

Margaret Joanne Walters Brown, 78, of 107 Lake Forest Circle, Elberton, wife of V. Eugene Brown, died Friday, October 29, 2010, at her residence. Born in Elbert County, March 31, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Ray Walters. Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Elbert County High School, was retired from Lee Insurance Agency, and...

Neal T. McLanahan

Neal T. McLanahan

October 27, 2010

Neal T. McLanahan, of 1227 Country Club Lane, Elberton, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010, after living an extraordinarily blessed life with his devoted family.He was 84 years old. Born in Elberton, Neal was the son of the late Robert Rice and Hassie McMullan McLanahan.He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II where he served as...

Melvin Lee Black Sr.

Melvin Lee Black Sr.

October 24, 2010

Melvin Lee Black Sr., 84, of 1136 Willie Black Road, Elberton husband of Thora Cannon Black died Sunday October 24, 2010 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Elbert County he was a son of the late Willie F. Black Sr. and Annie Lou Mattox Black. He was a retired stone polisher, a U.S. Navy veteran, and was a Little League...

Dan Wilbur Dye

Dan Wilbur Dye

October 18, 2010

Dan Wilbur Dye, 71, of 1619 Calhoun Falls Hwy. Elberton husband of Linda Hulme Dye died Monday October 18, 2010 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Elbert County he was a son of the late Roy Wilbur Dye and Rebecca Jones Dye. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elberton, he was a certified meat cutter for...

Bertice Manley Smith

Bertice Manley Smith

October 12, 2010

Bertice Manley Smith, 96, of Elberton, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at Nancy Hart Nursing Home.She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Smith, sons; Billy Joe Stowe and Barren Smith; grandchildren Mike and Tim Smith. Survivors include sons; Boyce and Bobby Lee Smith of Elberton and daughter Joyce Saxon Grimes of Elberton, 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 8...

Edna Thomas Moon

Edna Thomas Moon

October 10, 2010

Edna Lee Thomas Moon, 85, of Elberton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2010.She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Marion Moon, Jr. Survivors include her children; son, Darrell (Barbara) Moon, daughters, Beverly (Mike) Davis, Cheryl (Charles) Watson, brother, Lowell M. Thomas, sisters, Gladys T. Smith, Geraldine T. Argo, 7 grandchildren,and 8 great grandchildren....