Obituaries

Robert Earl Shaw

Robert Earl Shaw

May 17, 2023

Mr. Robert Earl Shaw, 87, of Lake Forest Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.

Mr. Shaw was born November 14, 1935 in Lumberton, NC to David Shaw and Doreatha Scott Shaw. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a retired book binder in the printing industry.

He is survived by his wife...

Glenn Urban

Glenn Urban

May 17, 2023

Mr. Glenn Urban, 66, of Nickville Road, Elberton, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. 

Mr. Urban was born in Peekskill, NY on May 1, 1957, son of the late Casimer Urban, Sr. and Leah Brock Urban. He was a retired truck driver. 

Survivors include his sister, Diana Lockwood of Elberton.

No services will be held. 

Those...

Rev. David Michael "Mike" Newell

Rev. David Michael "Mike" Newell

May 14, 2023

Rev. David Michael “Mike” Newell, age 83, of the Rock Branch Community in Elberton, GA passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his residence.

Rev. Newell was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 24, 1939, son of the late Walter Elmer Newell and Daisy Irene Pierce Newell. He was a graduate of Point Loma High School and attended Azusa...

James Walter Moon, Jr.

James Walter Moon, Jr.

May 11, 2023

Mr. James Walter Moon, Jr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his residence on North Broad Street in Bowman, GA.

Affectionately known as “Jimmy” and “Jimbo”, he was the youngest child and only son of the late James Walter Moon, Sr. and Cornelia Blanche Bryson Moon, and is also preceded in death by his sister, Willie ‘Jean’...

Karen Mae Walker-Macks

Karen Mae Walker-Macks

May 11, 2023

Mrs. Karen Mae Walker-Macks, age 51, of Paoli Road, Carlton, GA, wife of James Allen “Jamie” Macks, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her residence.

Karen was born in North Dakota on July 22, 1971, daughter of Marcia Broadway Viers and Steven Viers. She was raised in Hapeville, GA and graduated from Morrow Senior High School. A beloved mother...

Jody Crawford White

Jody Crawford White

May 9, 2023

Mrs. Jody Mae Crawford White, 61, of Thirteen Forks Rd., Dewy Rose, GA passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Jody was born June 28, 1961 in Stockton, CA to William H. Crawford and Vivian G. Reese Rowland.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: PJ and Nikki Peters of Elberton, GA, daughters and son-in-law: Jonnie and Jim Hochstedlar of Danielsville, GA...

Ronald Leroy Wainscott

Ronald Leroy Wainscott

May 8, 2023

Mr. Ronald Leroy Wainscott, 65, of Claybourn Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Wainscott was born March 21, 1958 in Toledo, OH to Donald Wainscott and Lena Jane Purpuard Wainscott. He was a retired monument setter-installer and was an U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife: Patsy Marilyn Watkins Wainscott; sons: Ronald Wainscott,...

Patricia Mitchell Staples

Patricia Mitchell Staples

May 7, 2023

Patricia Mitchell Staples, age 76, of Elberton, formerly of Lavonia, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023.

Patricia was born in Toccoa on October 29, 1946.  She was the sixth child born to Corbitt Thomas Mitchell and Annie Cobb Mitchell, where she was affectionately known as “Sash” in their home.  

She was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church...

Joyce Phillips Bradford

Joyce Phillips Bradford

May 6, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Phillips Bradford, 80, wife of sixty-one years to the late Arnoldean "Dean" Bradford, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Jonah Phillips and the late Chester White Phillips, Mrs. Bradford retired from Dixie Lumber Company with thirty years of service. She was a member of...

Debbie Berryman

Debbie Berryman

May 5, 2023

Debbie Berryman, age 72, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.

Debbie was born in Elberton where she was a member of First Baptist Church Elberton.  She was a selfless caretaker who loved mankind and animals alike.  Her love for others was witnessed through her countless years working as a CNA in facilities such as Hart Care Center; and no one...

Leonard Edwin Stratton

Leonard Edwin Stratton

May 5, 2023

“My heart is my family…” ~ L. Edwin Stratton

Mr. Leonard ‘Edwin’ Stratton, age 82, of William Smith Road, Elberton, GA, husband of Linda Brown Stratton, finished his course in faith on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA.

Edwin was born at home in the Rock Branch Community of Elbert County, GA on December 23, 1940,...

Glenna Beatryce Brock Smith

Glenna Beatryce Brock Smith

May 5, 2023

Mrs. Glenna Brock Smith, 93, of Elberton, GA, wife of 58 years to the late Truett Smith, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Arbor Terrace South Forsyth in Suwanee, GA.

Glenna Beatryce Brock was born in El Campo, TX on October 18, 1929, the eldest child of the late Otis Hardy Brock and Beatryce McMahon Brock. Following graduation from...

Kerry Lane Bridges

Kerry Lane Bridges

May 4, 2023

Mr. Kerry Lane Bridges passed away on May 4th 2023 doing what he enjoyed most.

Born on July 1st 1967 to the late G. Lamar Bridges Jr. and Sheryl Maxine Bridges. He graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1985.

Kerry worked as a plumber for several years and would always help anyone in need. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and...

Kendrick Shane Teasley

Kendrick Shane Teasley

May 1, 2023

Mr. Kendrick Shane Teasley, affectionately known as “Kenny”, was born in Royston, GA on August 11, 1975. He entered into rest in Elberton, GA on May 1, 2023, reaching the age of 47 years, 8 months, and 21 days.

Kenny was educated in the Elbert County, GA and Franklin County, GA School Systems, and was currently working at Lake Foods in...

Andrew Tyler Wilder

Andrew Tyler Wilder

April 30, 2023

Mr. Andrew Tyler Wilder, 31, of S. Pecan St., entered into rest unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home.

He was born in Athens, Ga., on September 24, 1991. He was the son of Barry Wilder and of the late Tammy Moon Wilder. He had lived in Wilkes County for most of his life, and was a member of...

William Wayne Poss

William Wayne Poss

April 30, 2023

Mr. William ‘Wayne’ Poss, 77, of Rayle, GA, died on Sunday, April 30, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Rayle, GA on July 7, 1945, the 7th of 8 children born to Henry Millard Poss and Sallie Mae Sherrer Poss of Wilkes County, GA. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara...

Evelyn Elease Reece Bell

Evelyn Elease Reece Bell

April 28, 2023

Mrs. Evelyn Elease Reece Bell, age 84, of Lavonia, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Heardmont Nursing Home in Elberton.

Mrs. Bell was born in Atlanta on August 11, 1938, daughter of the late Lester William Reece and Carrie Lee Holbert Reece. She and her husband, John, were the parents of two children: the late Marny Dane Bell...

Stanley Warren Garland

Stanley Warren Garland

April 28, 2023

Mr. Stanley Warren Garland, 63, of Davis Rd. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Mr. Garland was born March 17, 1960 in Atlanta, GA to M. Garland and Lettie Ruth Page Garland.

He is survived by his children: Josh Garland of Dewy Rose, GA, Julie Shirley of Commerce, GA; parents: M. Garland and Lettie Ruth...

Teresa Lynn Tucker

Teresa Lynn Tucker

April 27, 2023

Teresa Lynn Tucker, age 57, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Teresa was born in Loganville to the late William Gerald Tucker and Joyce Ann Carter Tucker. She will be remembered for her giving heart and her devout faith. She is survived by her two children, Alicia Tucker (Cody Conn) of Colorado and Steven Neese of...

Benny Nelson Locke

Benny Nelson Locke

April 27, 2023

Mr. Benny ‘Nelson’ Locke, 79, of Sam Tate Road, Elberton, GA, husband of Edna Rebecca “Becky” Tate Locke, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA.

Nelson was born in Elberton, GA on September 15, 1943, youngest son of the late Grover Cleveland “Pete” Locke and Sara Nell Seymour Locke, and is also...