Obituaries

Allen Julian Dye

Allen Julian Dye

March 1, 2010

Evans, GA – Allen Julian Dye, age 64, beloved husband of Josephine “Jo” Thornton Dye, entered eternal rest at home on March 1, 2010, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 4945 Hardy McManus Road, Evans, with funeral services to follow. Pastor Bill...

Allen Julian Dye

Allen Julian Dye

March 1, 2010

Evans, GA - Allen Julian Dye, age 64, beloved husband of Josephine “Jo” Thornton Dye, entered eternal rest at home on March 1, 2010, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 4945 Hardy McManus Road, Evans, with funeral services to follow. Pastor Bill...

Ida Wansley Webb

Ida Wansley Webb

March 1, 2010

Ida Wansley Webb, 101, formerly of Elberton, GA widow of the late Atticus Webb died Monday March 1, 2010. Born in Elbert County she was a daughter of the late Andrew Wansley and Lucy Smith Wansley. She was a member of Prince Ave. Baptist Church in Athens, GA and was a retired fraternity housemother at the University of Georgia. Survivors...

John Michael Coogler

John Michael Coogler

February 27, 2010

John Michael Coogler, 54, of 619 Farrar Court, Decatur, GA died Saturday February 27, 2010 at his home. Born in Elbert County he was the son of John Coogler and Jackie Wall Coogler. He was a member of First Baptist Church, worked Maintenance for Four-Seasons Environmental Inc., and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survivors include his parents John Coogler...

Louise Graham Paul

Louise Graham Paul

February 26, 2010

Louise Graham Paul, widow of Thomas F. Paul, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010, at the Barnwell County Nursing Home, Barnwell, SC, she was 87. Mrs. Paul has resided in Barnwell for the last 4 ½ years but Elberton, Georgia was her home. Born in Crawford, Ga. to Robert Franklin Graham Sr. and Sally Burkhalter Graham. She was a member...

J.C. "Jake" Elder

J.C. "Jake" Elder

February 24, 2010

J.C. "Jake" Elder, 73, formerly of 125 Tree Lane, Statesville, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Autumn Care of Statesville. He was born Nov. 22, 1936, in Statesville, and was the son of the late Dewey Lee and Mable Mae Sprinkle Elder. Jake was a retired crew chief with NASCAR and was known as "Suitcase Jake." Beginning his career in...

Clyde Kelly Joiner

Clyde Kelly Joiner

February 24, 2010

Clyde Kelly Dye Joiner, 86, of 374A North Oliver St. Elberton, widow of the late L.V. Joiner died Wednesday February 24, 2010 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Joe Dye and Mamie Glenn Dye. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church, and was owner / operator of a Day...

Joseph Robert Davis

Joseph Robert Davis

February 24, 2010

Joseph "Joe" Robert Davis, 83, of 1804 Hartwell Hwy. widower of the late Irene Evans Davis died Wednesday February 24, 2010. Born in Wilkes County he was a son of the late Robert "Bob" Davis and Janie Lee Gunter Davis. He was a retired top polisher, and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Survivors include daughters Brenda Hill and Jean...

Niles Todd Poole

Niles Todd Poole

February 23, 2010

Mr. Niles Todd Poole, age 73, a lifetime resident of Elbert County, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Poole was a longtime member of Northside Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years. Mr. Poole was Fire Chief for City of Elberton for 26 years as well...

Lola Mae Gunter Huguley

Lola Mae Gunter Huguley

February 21, 2010

Lola Mae Huguley, age 90, of Spring Valley Healthcare Center, Elberton, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Elbert Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Phillip Huguley. Survivors include her sons, Phillip Eugene and George William Huguley both of Carlton.Many grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.Graveside service for Mrs. Huguley will be held...

Verdie Sue Watkins

Verdie Sue Watkins

February 19, 2010

Verdie Sue McMath Watkins, 96, of 141 W. Railroad St. Bowman, GA widow of the late Loy Edward Watkins died Friday February 19, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospice in Athens, GA. Born in Mitchell County, GA she was a daughter of the late Littleton Eugene McMath and Jessie Ann Bowen McMath. She was a member of Bowman Baptist Church, a...

George Dixon Rucker

George Dixon Rucker

February 17, 2010

George Dixon Rucker, 72, of 1624 Jaudon Rd. Elberton husband of Eva Bradford Rucker died Wednesday February 17, 2010 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Elbert County he was a son of the late Gifford Rucker and Annie Rice Rucker. He was of the Baptist Faith, he was owner-operator of George Rucker Vases, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors...

Jason Allen Black

Jason Allen Black

February 14, 2010

Mr. Jason Allen Black, age 32, of 1077 Ruckersville Road, Elberton, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at his home. Born on December 17, 1977 in Elbert County, he was the son of Allen M. Black and the late Carolyn Algood Black. Jason was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Joyce Burton

Joyce Burton

February 12, 2010

The body is being cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

Walter Junior Floyd

Walter Junior Floyd

February 6, 2010

Mr. Walter Junior Floyd, age 86, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, February 06, 2010 at the VA Nursing Center in Augusta. Born on September 12, 1923 in Hart County, he was a son of the late Harmon and Ruby Ray Floyd. He was a member of the Liberty Congregational Church and was retired from the textile industry. In addition...

Betsy Heard Wigglesworth

Betsy Heard Wigglesworth

February 5, 2010

Mrs. Betsy Heard Wigglesworth, age 86, a lifelong resident of Elbert County passed away Friday, February 5, 2010. She was a longtime member of Elberton First United Methodist Church. She was adored by many and touched numerous lives; she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was also involved in many charities includingThomas H. Wigglesworth College Scholarship...

Arthur Leroy Jones

Arthur Leroy Jones

February 5, 2010

Arthur Leroy Jones, 69, of 2848 Elberton Road Carlton, GA husband of Ann Harrison Jones died Friday February 5, 2010. Born in Elbert County, he was a son of the late Lester S. Jones and Lottie Ruff Jones. He was a member of Vesta Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, he was a retired foreman from Keystone Memorials....

Carlee Myrtie Jordan Rousey

Carlee Myrtie Jordan Rousey

February 4, 2010

Carlee Myrtie Jordan Rousey, 87, of 1883 Washington Highway widow of the late Willis Edward Rousey died Thursday February 4, 2010. Born in Madison County she was a daughter of the late General Lee Jordan and Nancy Ann Booth Jordan. She was a member of Liberty Congregational Holiness Church, and a retired seamstress. She was the last surviving member of...

Olis Herman Winn

Olis Herman Winn

February 2, 2010

Mr. Olis H. Winn, age 88, of Carlton, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010 at his home. Mr. Winn was the son of the late Dave S. and Zora Maxwell Winn. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Walter, Maxwell, Hoil, Hugh, Lawrence, and Emmett Winn and sister Drusilah Winn. Survivors include his...

Elizabeth Hammond Moore

Elizabeth Hammond Moore

February 2, 2010

Elizabeth Hammond Moore, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hammond of Elberton, GA, died February 2, 2010. Mrs. Moore was the widow of William G. Moore of Mars Bluff, South Carolina. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00PM Saturday, February 6, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church of Washington, NC officiated by Rev. Lee Kinney, Rev. Sam Stevens and...