Obituaries
James Christopher Bond
December 23, 2023
Mr. James Christopher Bond, 52, of Travis Dr. Athens, GA passed away Saturday, December 23 2023 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Bond was born July 25, 1971 in Athens, GA to James Carroll Bond and Connie Marie Epps Bond. He was a former operator for waste water treatment.
He is survived by a son: Caleb Bales; mother: Connie Marie Epps...
John Brooks Jennings
December 23, 2023
Mr. John Brooks Jennings, 74, of Elberton, GA died December 23, 2023.
Born at home in Columbia, SC, John was one of three sons born to William Broadus “Bill” Jennings and Flora Veola Rogers Jennings. He was a 1967 graduate of Eau Claire High School and a 1972 graduate of the University of Georgia. John had the time of his...
Helen Smith Tindal
December 20, 2023
Mrs. Melba ‘Helen’ Smith Tindal, 91, formerly of Elberton, GA wife of 64 years to the late William Lee "Bill" Tindal, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Heritage Hospice in Marietta, GA surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Tindal was born in Screven County, GA on December 6, 1932, daughter of the late Tyrus Lemuel Smith and Ester...
Paul Lamar Cofer
December 20, 2023
Mr. Paul 'Lamar' Cofer, 95, of Rocker Road, Crawfordville, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Southern Manor Senior Living in Washington.
Mr. Cofer was born in Wilkes County on December 28, 1927, son of the late Harris Martin Cofer and Lois Gertrude Hackney Cofer. He was a clerk having retired from Griffin Country Store after 50 years of...
Carolyn Dixon Howell
December 18, 2023
Mrs. Lettie Carolyn Dixon Howell, 87, of Elberton, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Magnolia Estates in Elberton, GA.
Born on October 28, 1936 in Dewy Rose, GA, she was the daughter of the late Riley Fremon Dixon and Nancy Andrews Dixon. Mrs. Howell worked for Pinnacle Bank. She was a former member of the Francis Asbury Methodist...
Frank Lester McGinnis, III
December 17, 2023
Frank Lester McGinnis, III, of Monroe, GA died December 17, 2023, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center in Elberton, GA.Frank was born in Atlanta, GA on June 19, 1952, son of the late Frank Lester McGinnis, Jr. and Martha Cannon Amyx McGinnis. He served in the US Navy and worked as an electrician. He is preceded in death by his parents...
John Tom Scarborough
December 17, 2023
Mr. John Tom Scarborough, 85, of John Scarborough Drive, Elberton, entered into rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Elbert Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Elberton, Mr. Scarborough was the eldest of five children born to John Henry Scarborough and Mary Frances Moon Scarborough. John Tom married the love of his life, Peggy Jean Leard,...
James Maxwell "Jimmy" Brown, III
December 16, 2023
Mr. James Maxwell “Jimmy” Brown, III, age 68, of Carlton Brown Road, Canon, husband of 30 years to Kathy ‘Denise’ Pierce Brown, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his residence.
Jimmy was born in Royston on June 15, 1955, and spent the majority of his life in Canon. He was a 1973 graduate of Hart County High School...
Barbara Jean Rhodes Childs
December 15, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Jean Rhodes Childs of Country Club Road, Elberton, wife of 50 years to the late Bobby 'Wayne' Childs, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023, two days before celebrating her 72nd birthday. Following a sudden pulmonary illness on Wednesday, Barbara passed away surrounded by her family at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Born in Elberton...
Beulah Treadway Fain
December 12, 2023
Mrs. Beulah Treadway Fain passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, at the age of 96 in Elberton, Georgia. She was born in Henderson County, North Carolina, on November 8, 1927,
The daughter of the late Pearline Wright Treadway, Beulah grew up surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Appalachian mountains. Her early years were spent in the close-knit community...
Richard Franklin Ward
December 12, 2023
Richard Franklin Ward, formerly of Atlanta, passed away December 12, 2023 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Gina Ward, in Hull, GA. He was 81 years old.
Richard was born in 1942 to Franklin Monroe Ward and Sarah Gulley Ward in Decatur, GA. He attended Decatur High School, class of 1960. He was an accomplished musician,...
James Richard King
December 11, 2023
Mr. James Richard King, 81, of Richard King Rd. Lavonia, GA passed away Monday, December 11, 2023.
Mr. King was born June 24, 1942 in Lavonia, GA to James Arthur King and Dora Elizabeth Porterfield King. He was a retired nickel plating technician from Franklin Industries and was a Army National Guard Veteran.
He is. survived by his wife: Mary...
Lola Jane Shaw Coleman
December 11, 2023
Mrs. Lola Jane Shaw Coleman, age 80, of Joe Bailey Road, Hartwell, wife of the late Paul Charles Coleman, III, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center.
Mrs. Coleman was born in Royston on October 23, 1943, daughter of the late Boyd Emmanuel Shaw and Mary Louise Haney Shaw. She retired from the clothing...
Porter Harvey, Jr.
December 10, 2023
Porter Harvey Jr, 78, passed away on December 10th after a much to short, hard fought battle with agent orange related cancer. Porter was a master craftsman, who specialized in the art of woodworking. Porter spent over 60 years building and flying radio control airplanes. He was happiest when he could cut and mill his own lumber on his land...
Randy Van Ledford
December 9, 2023
Randy Van Ledford age 50 stepped into the presence of the Lord on December 9th, 2023 at his home in Georgia.
Randy was the son of Anna Lee Forbes Ledford of Jonesborough, TN and the late Ralph Van Ledford.
Randy attended Community Baptist Church in Jonesborough, TN and enjoyed playing guitar, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
He...
Charles Nathan Dennis
December 9, 2023
Mr. Charles Nathan Dennis, 76, of Filter Plant Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA.
Mr. Dennis was born July 22, 1947 in Florence, SC to Nathan Galveston Dennis, Jr. and Marianne Wills Dennis. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran where he received three purple hearts and was...
Kadan Andrew Williams
December 8, 2023
2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith"
Kadan Andrew Williams, 16 year old son of Michael and Katie Floyd Williams, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, December 8, 2023, and entered eternity to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born in Royston on Mother’s...
Harold Franklin Prince
December 7, 2023
Harold Franklin Prince, age 88, of Duluth, died December 7, 2023.
Funeral services will 11:00 AM Thursday, December 14, at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. Interment at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Prince was born in Elberton, GA, son of the late Robert Glad Prince and Rebecca Agnes...
Joel Wylie Seymour
December 7, 2023
Brigadier General (Retired, Georgia National Guard) Joel Wylie Seymour, age 85, of Elberton, GA passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health in Augusta, GA.
He was born in Bowman, GA on September 15, 1938, and was the son of the late Ozzie Jean Driver Seymour and Jessie Luther Seymour, Jr.
He was preceded...
James Allen Deas, Sr.
December 6, 2023
Mr. James `Allen’ Deas, Sr. 91, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Mr. Deas was born July 2, 1932 in Augusta, GA to Frank Deas and Mamie Johnson Deas.
Allen was a man whose life was filled with love for his family, bringing them deep joy. He was a proud Georgia Bulldog fan, who also had...
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