Obituaries
Glenda Wright Eavenson
August 20, 2009
Mrs. Glenda Wright Eavenson, age 89, of Elberton passed away August 20, 2009 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Eavenson was born in Jackson County, GA to the late George Samuel Wright and Eloise Bennett Wright.She was a long-time member of Concord UMC and UMW, Elberton Pilot Club, and DAR.She was also a retired school teacher and retired Hart County Extension...
Don L. Albertson
August 17, 2009
Survivors include his wife Judith "Judy" Higginbotham Albertson, sons Jason L. Albertson, and Scott G. & JoAnn Albertson, his mother Alice Madden Albertson, sister Teresa & Heyward Davis, brother W.D & Theresa Albertson, and one grandson Austin Jayce Albertson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday August 19, at 11:30 AM at Fortsonia Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from...
Jimmy Gaines Brown
August 15, 2009
Born in Hart County he was a son of the late Benson C. Brown, and Jewel Thornton Brown. He was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Elberton, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War where he received the Bronze Star of Valor. Survivors include his wife of the home Joy McIntosh Brown, sons and daughters in law...
Jimmie Ray Sanders
August 13, 2009
Mrs. Jimmie Ray Rhodes Sanders, age 81, of Elberton, passed away August 13, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Sanders was born in Elbert County, GA the daughter of the late Joseph Lee Rhodes and Eva Audrey Mattox Rhodes.She was an avid gardener and she was a long-time member of Northside Baptist Church where she served as Church Secretary for over...
Mildred Carlan Willis
August 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
August 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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...
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