Obituaries

Ernest L. Peghiny

Ernest L. Peghiny

April 24, 2009

Mr. Ernest L. “Ernie” Peghiny, age 84, formerly of Elberton, passed away on April 24, 2009 in Winter Park, FL. Ernie was born in Elberton, GA on December 9,1924. Son of Ernesto Peghiny and Bertha Thornton Peghiny of Elberton. During boyhood he resided with his mother and 2 younger brothers at the home of his grandparents, Frank and Carlotta Thornton,on...

Jewell Radnor

Jewell Radnor

April 23, 2009

Mrs. Jewell “Judy” Radnor, age 88 of Anderson, South Carolina, formerly ofthe Sweet City/Elberton area passed away April 23, 2009. She was very active in Doves Creek Church as well as Elberton First Baptist Church. Mrs. Radnor was a professional cosmetologist for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Radnor, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors...

Rayford Henry Nash

Rayford Henry Nash

April 22, 2009

Survivors include his wife Eddielu Jones Nash, sisters JoAnne Morton, and Vera Graham, brothers Charlie Nash, and Thomas Roy Nash, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday April 24, at 3PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Thursday night at Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and...

Robert Eugene Funderburk

Robert Eugene Funderburk

April 19, 2009

Mr. Robert E. Funderburk, age 63, of Dewy Rose died April 19, 2009. Mr. Funderburk was born in Atlanta, GA, the son of the late George Henry Funderburk and Ester Lorraine Connan Funderburk.He was a devoted husband and father and worked as a welder for Whitlow Electric for over 20 years.He was preceded in death by his son, Robert E....

Homer Brady Sr.

Homer Brady Sr.

April 16, 2009

Survivors include his wife Cathleen Adams Brady, daughters and son-in-laws Mary Jean Webb, Geraldine Hall, Earline and Hoke Archer, Peggy and Jerry Clemons, sons and daughter-in-laws Richard and Sandra Brady, Mike and Cathy Brady, Dennis and Merita Brady, and Rick and Phyllis Brady, a sister Mozelle Wilder, 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday...

Cornelia Moore Kidd

Cornelia Moore Kidd

April 15, 2009

Cornelia Moore Kidd, 88 of 545 Rhodes Drive Elberton, widow of the late James Vernon Kidd Sr. died Wednesday April 15, 2009. Born in Elbert County she was the daughter of the late David P. Moore and Ruby Murtis Seymour Moore.She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elberton and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons James...

Jack Lewis Watts Sr.

Jack Lewis Watts Sr.

April 14, 2009

Survivors include a daughter Sharon Johnson, a son Jack Lewis Watts Jr., sisters Marge Roach, and Doris Miller, a brother Michael Watts, 1 grandchild, and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 22, at 2:30 at the GA Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.

Willie Ruth Jordan

Willie Ruth Jordan

April 11, 2009

Survivors include a son Jerry Thomas Jordan, daughter-in-law Annette Skelton Jordan, a sister Polly Phillips, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday April 13, at 3PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2-3PM Monday just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home. The family has requested please...

Rachel Maxwell Jones

Rachel Maxwell Jones

April 3, 2009

Rachel Maxwell Jones, 76, of 3008 Catamaran Cove, Villa Rica, GA. died Friday, April 3, 2009 at Cobb Wellstar Community Hospice. Born April 2, 1933,, she was a native of Elbert County and was one of 12 children born to the late Hoyt & Lou Maxwell. Survivors include her children; Frank I. Jones of Douglasville and Connie Jones of St....

Lillian Daniel Jones

Lillian Daniel Jones

March 25, 2009

Survivors include her daughters Kay Rhodes, and Marsha Madden, son Dennis Jones, sisters Doris Whitworth, and Sibyl Johnson, brother Herman Daniel, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 28, at 2PM at the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30PM Friday night at Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional...

Ronnie Robert Dean

Ronnie Robert Dean

March 19, 2009

Survivors include his wife Kathy Stocum Dean, sons Ronnie Dean II, and Andy Dean, his parents Luther Dean and Betty Weaver Dean, a half sister Marjeana Dean, brothers Tommie Dean, Barry Dean, and Ricky Dean, half brothers Tim and Billy Dean, and grandchildren Andrew Dean II, Chastayne Dean, Meadow Dean, Syrena Dean, and Dallas Dean. Funeral services will be held...

Jack E. Bruce

Jack E. Bruce

March 15, 2009

Mr. Jack E. Bruce, age 63 of Elberton passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009. He worked for 35 years as an iron worker. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his son, Jack Bruce, Jr.; sons and daughters in law, Jim and Melissa Bruce; Josh and Angela Bruce and daughter and...

Paul Giannoni

Paul Giannoni

March 13, 2009

Paul Giannoni was born in 1926 and grew up in Elberton, Georgia, and passed away on March 13, 2009. He was the son of Joseph and Victoria Giannoni. Paul served in the US Army Pacific Theater in Korea during World War II and graduated from the University of Georgia.Paul was co-owner of Central Granite Company in Elberton and served as...

Imogene F. Brown

Imogene F. Brown

March 13, 2009

Mrs. Imogene F. Brown Imogene F. Brown, age 80 lifelong resident of Dewy Rose passed away March 13, 2009.She was a member of Liberty Congregational Church.She was preceded in death by her parents Harmon and Ruby Floyd, husband Ralph Brown, three brothers, Lester, Hugh and Dewitt Floyd. She is survived by her daughter Martha and husband Howard Bray; son Terry...

Frank Wesley Norris

Frank Wesley Norris

March 10, 2009

Survivors include his wife Cindy Scarborough Norris, daughter and son-in-law Hope and Daniel Carey, sons and daughter-in-law Joey and Jessica Norris, and Mackey Norris, his mother Helen Norris Darby, grandson Dakota Carey, granddaughter Tybie Norris, sisters and brother-in-laws Lisa and Buddy Giles, and Brenda and Carroll Ashley, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday March 13,...

Pauline Mercer Burrell

Pauline Mercer Burrell

March 10, 2009

Survivors include a daughter Vicki Lynn Mixon, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday March 13, at 2PM at Northside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12-2PM just prior to the service at Northside Baptist Church. Flowers are optional and Memorials may be made in her honor to Northside Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund.

Ralph Leonard Hunt

Ralph Leonard Hunt

March 9, 2009

Survivors include his wife of 57 years Martha Stratton Hunt, a son and daughter-in-law David Keith & Barbara Ann Rowland Hunt, a brother and sister-in-law Thomas J. & Micheline Hunt, and grandsons Brad, Russell, and Brandon. Funeral services will be held Thursday March 12, at 2PM at Rock Branch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 7-9PM Wednesday night...

Kimberly Rice

Kimberly Rice

February 16, 2009

Kimberly Rice Kimberly Rice, age 41, of Athens, passed away February 16, 2009.Kimberly was a graduate of Berkmar High School, Truett McConnell College, and graduated with honors from the University of Georgia.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Morgan and Blythe Rice of Bowman, and Leila Vaughn of Royston. She is survived by her lifepartner, Sherry Brooks, of Athens;...

Larry Wesley Prince

Larry Wesley Prince

February 14, 2009

Survivors include his wife Barbara Sheriff Prince, daughters Shawna Prince Bradford, and Sherry Prince, son Rick Prince, sisters Ruth Mauldin, Ada Graham, and Louise Thomas, a brother Horace Ray Prince, and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday February 17, at 2PM at The Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Monday night...

Maxine Driver Carroll

Maxine Driver Carroll

February 12, 2009

Survivors include a daughter Barbara Burroughs, sons Stacy Carroll, E.K. "Butch" Binion Jr., and Warren Binion, brothers Warren Lee Driver Jr. and Bradley Driver, 15 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday February 14 at 2PM at Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9PM Friday night at Berry Funeral Home.