Obituaries
Bobbie Leona Wilson Bagwell
August 20, 2023
Mrs. Bobbie Leona Wilson Bagwell, age 90, formerly of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late Howard Martin Bagwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Memory Care at Lake Joy in Warner Robins, while surrounded by her family and listening to Elvis.
Bobbie was the only daughter of Leo Irma WIlson and Edna Jane Ledford Wilson, born...
Jessie Michael "Mike" Baston
August 20, 2023
Mr. Jessie Michael “Mike” Baston, age 73, entered into rest on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his residence on River Road in the Fortsonia Community of Elberton. Mike courageously fought cancer for four years, and his last days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he loved so dearly.
Affectionately known as “Big Mike”, he was born in Augusta...
Joyce Childs Jones
August 19, 2023
Mrs. Joyce C. Jones, 93, of Tucker,GA passed away August 19, 2023.
She was born in Elberton, GA on September 6, 1929 to Calvin and Orelia Childs.She devoted her life to her husband of 70 years and to raising her children. She desired to serve others and worked in the counseling department at First Baptist Church Of Atlanta which she...
Terry Eugene Willis
August 17, 2023
Mr. Terry Eugene Willis, 63, of Helwals Rd. Iva, SC passed away Thursday August 17, 2023.
Mr. Willis was born December 21, 1959 in Elberton, GA to Thomas Eugene “Gene” Willis and Helen Gaines Chapman. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and was a retired fixer in the textile industry. Terry was a very outgoing gentle giant...
James Steven "Steve" Fleming, Sr.
August 14, 2023
Mr. James Steven “Steve” Fleming, Sr., 73, of Highway 81 South, Calhoun Falls, SC, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Abbeville Area Medical Center.
Steve was born in Elberton, GA on August 12, 1950, son of the late John Henry Fleming, Jr. and Clydis Ophelia “Boots” Evans Fleming. A jack-of-all trades, Mr. Fleming enjoyed working in the construction...
Thomas Frederick "Tom" List, Jr.
August 13, 2023
Mr. Thomas Frederick "Tom" List, Jr., 81, of Lake Forest Drive, Elberton, GA, husband of Diane McInnis List, went to be with the Lord he so faithfully served on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Dayton, OH on March 25, 1942, Tom was the only child of Thomas Frederick List, Sr. and Willie Mae Turner List. After...
Thomas Glenn "Tommy" McGarity, III
August 13, 2023
GOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!
Mr. Thomas Glenn "Tommy" McGarity III, 65, of Stoney Creek Drive, Elberton, husband of 34 years to the late Catherine Denise "Cathi" Smith McGarity, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023. His death was in the manner in which he wanted - peacefully at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family and closest friends.
Born...
Gwen Floyd Hearn
August 9, 2023
Verna Gwen Floyd Hearn, age 89 of Griffin, formerly of Elberton, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Brightmoor Hospice.Mrs. Floyd-Hearn was born in Griffin, Georgia on January 11, 1934. Her parents, Green Walter Smith and Amos Burnette Smith; beloved first husband, David Alton “Buddy” Floyd and daughter, Mary Elizabeth Diaz all preceded her in death. She was retired from...
Billy Thomas Studdard III
August 8, 2023
Billy Thomas Studdard III of Elberton, 34, passed away on August 8, 2023.
Billy is preceded by his sister, Tabitha West.
Billy is survived by his parents, Billy Studdard Jr. and Sharon Studdard.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Arrangements for Billy Thomas Studdard III are in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services...
Carol Ann Looney Harris
August 7, 2023
Mrs. Carol Ann Looney Harris, 83, of Pembroke Circle, Elberton, wife of the late Henry Daniel Harris, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Harris was born in Calhoun Falls, SC on February 21, 1940, daughter of the late Talmadge Dewitt Looney and Estelle Walters Looney. She was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and...
David Lewis Griffin
August 5, 2023
David Lewis Griffin de Elberton,40, fallecio Sabado, Agosto 5, 2023 en un tragico accidente.
David nacio en Columbia, Sur Carolina hijo de Benjamin y Carolyn Griffin.Una persona muy Feliz y perdonadora. Siempre dispuesto a ayudar a quien lo ocupara. Â Le gustaba arreglar carros y construir casas de perro. David era un hombre de familia y amaba imensamente. El era un...
Nelda Jean Tiller Scarborough
August 4, 2023
Our Dear Mother, Nelda Jean Scarborough, of Elberton, Ga. and of late Zebulon, Ga. sadly passed away on August 4, 2023, at the age of 90.
She was born February 19, 1933. She had many friends and was well loved where ever she went.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L Scarborough Jr.; her son, Stanley Scarborough; sister, Bertha...
Monty Scott Threlkeld
August 4, 2023
Mr. Monty Scott Threlkeld, 66, of Melbourne, FL, husband of the late Donna Threlkeld, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Melbourne. Born on July 29, 1957, in Elberton, GA, Monty was the third of six children of Olin Eugene Threlkeld and Rebecca Frances Maxwell Threlkeld. He was a 1976 graduate of Elbert County High School and attended...
Joyce Smith Brown
August 3, 2023
Mrs. Avis ‘Joyce’ Smith Brown, 83, of Parham Town Road, Bowman, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Brown was born in Madison County on May 18, 1940, daughter of the late Plumer Grady Smith and Nancy Irene Dudley Smith. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Corinth Congregational Holiness Church. Joyce loved fishing...
Max J. Cobo
August 3, 2023
Mr. Max J. Cobo, age 90, of Washington Highway, Elberton, husband of Jo Ann Ray Cobo, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after suffering a stroke on the previous Saturday.
Born in Elberton on June 9, 1933, Max Joe Cobo was a son of the late...
Malvine Jordan Bennett
August 1, 2023
Mrs. Malvine Jordan Bennett, 88, of Bennett Road, Bowman, wife of the late Jimmy Odell Bennett, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Bennett was born June 12, 1935 in Royston, GA to Herman Jordan and Frances Leard Jordan. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children: Michael Bennett,...
Sidney Melvin Hill
August 1, 2023
“Our True Hero, and The Best Veteran”
Sidney ‘Melvin’ Hill was born at home in the Mt. Olivet Community of Hart County on May 9, 1949, and entered into rest at home in the Bio Community of Hart County on August 1, 2023, at the age of seventy-four. He courageously fought a three year battle with cancer which was a...
Rev. Lawrence Johnson
July 31, 2023
Rev. Henry Lawrence Johnson, 89, husband of Carol Moore Johnson, of Anderson, S.C., died Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Born in Athens, Georgia, on April 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Oliver Gilmer Johnson and the late Mattie Mae Anthony Johnson. He was a 1952 graduate of Athens High School, where...
George Elvin Adams
July 31, 2023
"I love you, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!"
Mr. George Elvin Adams, 82, of Double Bridges Road, Elberton, husband of 60 years to Linda Thornton Adams, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at his residence with loved ones by his side.
George was born in Elberton on February 3, 1941, son of...
John Walter Ingram
July 29, 2023
Mr. John Walter “Johnny” Ingram, 71, of Petersburg Road, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center.
Mr. Ingram was born in Elberton on August 10, 1951, son of the late Elmer Clyde Ingram and Pearl Blanche Fields Ingram. He worked as a painting contractor most of his life, and retired as safety officer at...
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