Obituaries
Victor Wingate
July 19, 2025
Mr. Victor Wingate, 66, of Bowman, husband of Marion Bell Wingate, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Wingate was born on January 19, 1959, in Kinston, North Carolina, to Paul Nelson Wingate and Mattie Dove Wingate. He received his early education in Lenoir, North Carolina, where his gentle spirit and joyful personality began to blossom.
He was...
William Marty King
July 19, 2025
Mr. William ‘Marty’ King, 55, of Stoney Creek Drive, Elberton, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. His last days were spent enjoying life, taking a few adventures, eating as much candy as he wanted, and surrounded by the love and care of his family and...
Sara Frances Teasley Knight
July 16, 2025
Sara Frances Knight, 98, of Watkinsville, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Legacy Village of Athens.
Born in Elberton, Mrs. Knight was the daughter of the late Jeff O. and Mildred Gaines Teasley. A hard worker, she worked as coil winder for Westinghouse and enjoyed gardening—especially laying sod. Mrs. Knight loved her family and was a longtime member of Prospect...
Jacquelyn E. "Jackie" Glenn Caldwell
July 15, 2025
Mrs. Jacquelyn E. “Jackie” Glenn Caldwell, 77, of Lexington, wife of the late William ‘Larry’ Caldwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with family at her side.
Jackie was born in Athens on August 28, 1947, and grew up in the Enterprise Community of Oglethorpe County attending Vesta Baptist Church and Burt’s Methodist Church....
Cathy Doster
July 14, 2025
Cathy Doster, 66, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, wife of David Doster, died July 14, 2025, at her residence.
Cathy was born in Young Harris, GA on December 1, 1958, daughter of Roland Barnes and Joann Collins Deaver. She was a farmer.
Surviving, along with her husband David, are her son, Samuel Dan Stansel. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Alison...
Jesse Mac Burrell
July 13, 2025
Mr. Jesse ‘Mac’ Burrell, 74, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, husband of 33 years to Annie Ruth “Tweet” Lawrence Burrell, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mac fought a valiant battle with Agent Orange exposure during his time of serving with the US Army during Vietnam.
Born in Elberton on March 30, 1951, he was...
Richard Edward Wells, Sr.
July 11, 2025
Mr. Richard Edward Wells, Sr., 74, of Petersburg Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Friday July 11, 2025.
Mr. Wells was born October 10, 1950 in Atlanta, GA to George Thomas Wells and Lena Mae Puckett Wells. He was a retired truck driver.
He is survived by his children, Richelle Clark and Richard Edward Wells, Jr., and siblings Teresa (Billy) Hooper and Michael...
Rosalie Kelly
July 11, 2025
Mrs. Rosalie Kelly, of Elberton, wife of the late Curtis Darby Kelly, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at PruittHealth at Spring Valley, one day after her 76th birthday.
She will be remembered as a kind, compassionate, and most giving lady. When she loved, she loved with her whole heart. Her greatest joy in life was being Mama to...
Nancy Inez Morgan Blakely
July 9, 2025
Ms. Nancy Inez Morgan Blakely, 75, of Bone Avenue, Canon, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her residence.
Ms. Blakely was born in Anderson, SC on March 5, 1950, daughter of the late John Cullen “Duck” Morgan and Ara Hazeltine Loggins Morgan. She was a member of Bowman Church of God and retired from Marconi.
Surviving is her son, Ronnie...
Debra Marie Spear
July 7, 2025
Debra Marie Spear, 63, died July 7, 2025, at Heardmont Nursing Home.
Ms. Spear was born September 19, 1961 in Pompano Beach, FL to Fred Spear and Betty Robinson Spear.
No services are planned.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family.
Alexis Joy Guilford
July 6, 2025
Miss Alexis Joy Guilford, 23, of Stillwater Road, Lavonia, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.
Alexis was born in Athens on July 27, 2001, daughter of Zachery James Carroll and Joy Marie Guilford Crumbly.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings: Lilac Crumley, Isaiah Mallack, and Zoe Carroll.
No services are planned.
Those...
Raymond Loran Kersey, Jr.
July 6, 2025
Mr. Raymond Loran Kersey, Jr., 75, of Wildwood Drive, Elberton, husband of the late Alberta Elizabeth ‘Beth” Cliett Kersey, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Kersey was born in Augusta on September 16, 1949, son of the late Raymond Loran Kersey, Sr. and Oreta Henry Kersey. He was a 1967 graduate of Baldwin County High School,...
Michael Shane Erwin
July 5, 2025
Mr. Michael Shane Erwin, 64, of Bullards Ferry Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Erwin was born January 2, 1961 in Elberton, GA to Robert Edward Erwin and Alice Faye Beasley Erwin. He was a retired saw operator in the granite industry.
He is survived by sons: Michael Shane Erwin, II of Carlton, GA,...
Rev. William Noyel "Bill" Jones
July 5, 2025
William Noyel “Bill” Jones was born on October 10, 1954, in Clinton, North Carolina. He was the son of Henry Floyd Jones and Pinkie Blake Medford Jones. He entered the portals of Heaven on July 5, 2025, at 70 years of age.
Bill Jones graduated from the first 4-year degree program of Emmanuel College in 1976 and entered his ministry calling...
John Edward Shoemaker, Jr.
July 4, 2025
Mr. John Edward "Johnny" Shoemaker, Jr. 60, of Dewy Rose, GA passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA.
Mr. Shoemaker was born in Reynolds, GA on January 17, 1965 to the late Penny Parsons and John Shoemaker, Sr.
In addition to his sister Kristie Holmes, he is survived by his children; Cassandra Shoemaker and William "Billy"...
Betty Jean Lumbus Hickman
July 3, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jean Lumbus Hickman, 80, of Elberton, died July 3, 2025, at her residence. She was the widow of Jacques Hickman.
No services are planned.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Mrs. Betty Jean Lumbus Hickman.
Lora Lynn Dixon Jones
July 3, 2025
Mrs. Lora 'Lynn' Dixon Jones, 76, wife of 40 years to the late Jimmy Lee Jones, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her residence on Broad River in Tignall.
Born in Elberton on July 15, 1948, Lynn was the fourth child of the late Jim Henry Dixon and Lorena Hammond Dixon, and...
Loren Roeder
July 2, 2025
Mr. Loren Roeder, 62, of Elberton, died July 2, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Roeder was born in Reno, NV on June 5, 1963, son of the late Charles Lloyd Roeder and Florence Agnes Bennett Roeder.
Surviving are his siblings: Norma McGuigan, Brenda Milholan, and Charles Roeder.
No services are planned.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory...
Susan Diane Hatcher
June 28, 2025
Ms. Susan Diane Hatcher, age 60 of 2063 Raymond Anderson Road Elberton, GA 30635 passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born December 26, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Beverly Johnson Hatcher.
Susan was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and was a member of...
Richard Wayne Howell
June 28, 2025
Richard Wayne Howell, age 62, of Elberton, Georgia, peacefully passed away on June 28, 2025. Born on December 9, 1962, Richard touched the lives of many during his time on earth.
He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Linda Howell; his devoted wife, Gail Anderson Howell; his son and daughter-in-law, Clint and Stephanie Howell; his cherished daughter, Rachel Howell; and his...
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