Obituaries


Lois B. Craft
January 1, 2009
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, David and Joan Hulme of Clarksburg, West Virginia; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Kathy Craft, Elberton; a step-daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Tim Moreland, Santa Maria, Califorina; a sister, June Cawthon, Athens, Georgia; grandchildren Valerie, Emily and Jaron Hulme, Clarksburg, West Virginia; Cody Craft, Elberton; Thais Jones, Chamblee Georgia; and Justin Thompson, Santa Maria,...
Vernon Paul Bearden
December 30, 2008
Mr. Vernon Paul Bearden, age 56, of Elberton, GA died December 30, 2008.Mr. Bearden was a long-time employee in the granite industry and worked as a crane operator for Quarries, Inc. His is survived by his wife of 39 years, Connie S. Bearden of Elberton; son, Greg Bearden of Elberton; daughter, Tina Gilchrist of Calhoun Falls, SC; grandchildren, Kiana Gilchrist,...
Mary Lucille Tiller Lee
December 29, 2008
Mrs. Mary Lucille Tiller Lee, age 70, of Elberton died December 29, 2008.Mrs. Lee was born October 28, 1938 in Oglethorpe County, GA to the late James Dorsey Tiller and Martha Grace King Tiller.She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Lynn “Jack” Lee. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Vanessa Lee and Layne...

Naomi Mills Olson
December 28, 2008
Survivors include sisters Edna Bond, Florence Alexander, and Mary Etta Gaines Bailey, and one grand-daughter. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 30, at 2PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will recieve friends from 1-2PM just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested please omit them...
Winford A. Gaines
December 25, 2008
Winford Alexander Gaines was born January 7, 1918.He was the second son of Ora Adams Gaines and Ike Gaines.A graduate of Centerville High School, he received an associate degree from Young Harris College. Mr. Gaines passed away December 25, 2008. In 1939 he joined the Army Air Corps and was sent to Radio School at Scott Field.He received his “flying...

Sylvia June Benson
December 25, 2008
Survivors include her husband Mike Benson, daughter Tracey J. Myerholtz, sisters Dianne Smith, and Ardell Harr, and 3 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday December 27, at 2PM at the home of Scott Smith 1505 Lexington Highway. The family will recieve friends at the home of Tracey J. Myerholtz. The family has requested in lieu of flowers please make...

William J. Herring
December 24, 2008
Survivors include his wife Eva Brown Herring, sons Bruce Herring and Barry Herring, 3 grandchildren Daniel Herring, Tyler Herring, and Lindsay Herring. Funeral services will be Saturday December 27, at 3PM at the First Baptist Church of Elberton in the Old Sanctuary. The family will recieve friends from 1-3PM just prior to the service at First Baptist Church. The family...
Theresa Young Wright
December 21, 2008
Mrs. Theresa Smith Wright, age 78, of Elberton, died December 21, in Elberton.She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church where she served in the choir for many years. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Harry F. Wright of Elberton; daughter, Lynn (husband, Lee) Schneller of Cincinnati, OH; sons, Robert Wright of Daytona Beach, FL;...

Martha Ann Brady Butler
December 17, 2008
Survivors include her husband Charles Butler, daughter Penny Butler Fant, son Jeff Butler, sisters Phyllis Drake, and Susan Mitcham, brothers Alvin Brady, Randall Brady, and Phillip Brady, and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday December 20 at 11AM at Northside Baptist Church. The family will recieve friends from 6-8PM Friday night at Berry Funeral Home. Family has requested...

Clifton G. Albertson
December 17, 2008
Survivors include sons Leon Albertson and Jerry Albertson, and 1 grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday December 20, at 12PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will recieve friends from 11AM to 12PM just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.
Loyd Daniel Garrett
December 16, 2008
Mr. Loyd Daniel Garrett, age 74 of Elberton, died December 15, 2008 following an extended illness.He was a Korean War Veteran and member of Fortsonia Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Frances Garrett of Stephens County, and his brothers Charles Garrett and Leon Garrett. Survivors include his wife of...

Walter Allen Ashworth
December 16, 2008
Survivors include his wife of the home Ruth Sweeney Ashworth, sons Jeff Ashworth and James Ashworth, and 1 grandson. Funeral services will be held Friday December 19, at 11AM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will recieve friends from 6-8PM Thursday night at Berry Funeral Home.
Marvin "Coot" Higginbotham
December 13, 2008
Mr. Marvin Wayne “Coot” Higginbotham, age 70, of Elberton, died December 13, 2008.Mr. Higginbotham was born in Elbert County to Lovic Pierce Higginbotham and Sara Alma Moon Higginbotham.He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Elberton for 23 years.He began working in the granite industry as a stone cutter and in 1986...
Orlan Dean Berkland
December 10, 2008
Orlan Dean Berkland age 78, of 1393 Lincolnton Highway died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 He was born in Ringsted Iowa,the son of Alfred Emil Berkland and Josephine Lee. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War, and a member of Bethel E. Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Betty Berkland; sons, Dan...

Barbara Whidby Smith
December 10, 2008
Survivors include sisters Mary Watkins, and Dorothy Earl, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday December 12, at 11AM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Family has requested please no flowers and make memorials in her honor to a charity of ones choice.
Jamie Bridges Seymour
December 4, 2008
Mrs. Jamie Bridges Seymour, age 29, of Commerce, died December 4, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Hannah Seymour of Commerce; mother (her husband Steve) Kennedy of Knox, IN; father, Marcus (his wife Hazel) Bridges of Elberton; brothers, Steven (his wife Connie) Roth of Comer, Allen (his wife Maryel) Bridges of Lexington; sister, Lee (her husband Guy) Turner of...
Ralph "Tiny" Warren Saxon
December 4, 2008
Mr. Ralph W. “Tiny” Saxon, age 72 of Elberton, died December 04, 2008. He was born in Elbert County to the late John Archie Saxon and Emma Lucille Dixon Saxon and was a lifetime member of Fortsonia Baptist Church.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ouida Ann Saxon. He is survived...

Fletcher W. Chastain
December 4, 2008
Survivors include a daughter Mary Alice Rousey, a son Ward Chastain, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday December 6 at 11AM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will recieve friends from 9-11AM just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home.

Harold Edgar Wiles
December 2, 2008
Survivors include a daughter Linda Wiles Wansley, sons Mark Lee Wiles, and Danny Wiles, a sister Mary Hill, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday December 5, at 2PM at Union Baptist Church. The family will recieve friends from 1-2PM just prior to the service at Union Baptist Church. Flowers are optional and memorials may be...

Timothy Wayne Dye
November 29, 2008
Survivors include his parents Ted and Henrietta Smith Dye, son Wesley Dye, sisters Jeannine Lunsford and Tamara Butler. Memorial services will be Tuesday December 2, at 2PM at Flatwoods Penticostal Holiness Church. Family has requested please no flowers.
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