Obituaries
Dennis Copeland Overton
November 28, 2022
Mr. Dennis Copeland Overton, 52, of Brooksville, FL, husband of 29 years to Heidi Grandey Overton, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Dennis was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on October 13, 1970, son of the late Dallas Edward Overton, Sr. and Linda Lee Stitt Anderson. He was a well-known and respected heavy equipment mechanic who took great pride in...
Joseph Richard Niolon, Jr.
November 27, 2022
Joseph Richard Niolon, Jr., of Athens, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 6th, 1945, to Joseph Richard Niolon, Sr. and Rebecca Bradley Niolon. He grew up in Atlanta, GA, attending St. Anthony’s Parochial School and graduating from Marist High School.
Joe was a graduate of Young Harris College,...
Allene Dutton Ruffner
November 26, 2022
Mrs. Allene Maddox Dutton Ruffner, 77, of Petersburg Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Mrs. Ruffner was born September 5, 1945 in Buford, GA to John C. Maddox and Willene Brock Maddox. She was a member of Elberton Church of God and was a retired inspector for Pilgrims Pride.
She is survived by her husband: Frank Ruffner; daughter and...
Robert Hiram "Bobby" Mobley, Jr.
November 26, 2022
Mr. Robert Hiram “Bobby” Mobley, Jr., age 80, of Ailey, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Community Hospice Inpatient Center after an extended illness. Mr. Mobley was a Montgomery County native and graduated from Montgomery County High School class of 1960. He was a nuclear technician that worked for numerous nuclear plants in the United States and abroad. He was...
David Walton Adams
November 25, 2022
Mr. David Walton Adams, 79, of Washington, GA, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his residence.
David was born in Anderson, SC on April 2, 1943, the oldest son of the late Walton Spearman Adams and Mary Elise Sutherland Adams. He was a 1961 graduate of Boys’ High in Anderson and a 1963 graduate of Anderson College. Mr. Adams...
David Joe Barrett
November 25, 2022
David Joe Barrett, age 70, died Friday, November 25, 2022, after an extended illness.
Born in Habersham County on October 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Bobby and Frances Barrett of Alto. He served our country in Vietnam with the US Army and spent the majority of his life quietly doing good and helping others.
Surviving are wife, Josephine...
Curtis Darby Kelly
November 24, 2022
Mr. Curtis Darby Kelly, 80, of Elberton, husband of Rosalie Brown Kelly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24,2022, at Pruitt Health Spring Valley.
Curtis was born in Belton, South Carolina on October 6, 1942, son of the late Jesse Marvin and Lillian Lorene (Kelly) Kelly. He was retired from the Elbert County Road Department where he was a heavy machine...
Susie Elizabeth “Jo” Fountain Bond
November 23, 2022
Mrs. Susie Elizabeth Fountain Bond, 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence in the Rock Branch Community of Elberton. She was surrounded by those that she had devoted her life to caring for.
“Jo”, as she was affectionately known, was born in Franklin County on June 30, 1941. The sixth of twelve children born to George Washington...
Royce Eugene Veal
November 22, 2022
Mr. Royce Eugene Veal, 89, of Glendale Drive, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home.
Born on February 19, 1933 in Lithonia, GA, he was the son of the late Roy Carnell Veal and Margaret Farmer Veal. Mr. Veal was a retired pharmacist where he worked in Lincolnton, GA and Lavonia. He was also a member of the...
Kenneth Dale "Bud" Wood
November 22, 2022
Mr. Kenneth Dale “Bud” Wood, 73, longtime resident of Habersham County, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at his residence in Carlton, GA.
Bud was born in Habersham County, GA, on November 27, 1948, son of the late Swain Wood and Mildred Mize Wood. He was of the Baptist faith, a retired farmer and avid outdoorsman.
Survivors include his wife,...
Candler Gene Brown
November 21, 2022
Mr. Candler ‘Gene’ Brown, 66, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, husband of 39 years to Myrtle ‘Faye’ Mitchell Brown, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at his residence.
Gene was born in Comer on March 22, 1956, son of the late Candler Jefferson “Shine” Brown and Isa Mae Baxter Brown. He retired from the granite industry where he worked as a...
David Harper Kellum
November 21, 2022
Mr. David Harper Kellum, 68, of King Hall Mill Road, Bowman, husband of 12 years to Bonita Osley, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at his residence.
David was born in Elbert County on August 4, 1954, son of the late Soloman Kellum and Mauline Kidd Kellum. He took great pride in his life’s work as a tile contractor. David...
Patricia Ann Hall
November 20, 2022
Ms. Patricia Ann Hall, 64, of Miller Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospice House.
Ms. Hall was born July 15, 1958 in Elberton, GA to Walter Arthur Hall, Sr. and Berthene Shead Hall Booth. She worked in the textile industry and was retired from Glenn Raven.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Tiffany...
Gladys Thomas Smith
November 20, 2022
Mrs. Gladys Ray Thomas Smith, 95, of Loyd Smith Road, Lexington, wife of 59 years to the late Clarence ‘Lloyd’ Smith, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in the presence of her family.
Mrs. Smith was born in the Palmetto-Point Peter Community of Oglethorpe County on September 19, 1927, daughter of the late Edgar Lee Thomas and...
Joyce Deelene Almond Simmons
November 19, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Deelene Almond Simmons, 80, of 1766 Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of 53 years to the late Turnes Clayton Simmons, Sr., passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Elbert Memorial Hospital, with her children at her side.
Mrs. Simmons was born in Dewy Rose on November 30, 1941, the youngest child and second daughter of the late Caulous Almond...
James Edward Hawes
November 19, 2022
Mr. James Edward Hawes was born December 27, 1952 in Tignall, GA to the late Willie Earl Hawes and Sarah Frances Hawes Hill. He departed this life on November 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Eva B. Hawes, son: Stedric Bernard McLendon, sister: Jeanette Cade and brother: Charles Hawes.
He leaves to cherish his memories: seven sisters: Juanita...
Willie "Bill" Collins
November 16, 2022
Mr. Willie “Bill” Collins, 95, of Anderson, SC, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his residence.
Mr. Collins was born in Anderson, SC on May 24, 1927, son of the late James A. “Jim” Collins and Maude Rumsey Collins. Bill faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the founder of Collins Dock, where he...
Carole Cape Callaway (Courtesy)
November 14, 2022
Mrs. Carole Elaine Cape Callaway, 70, of Bowman, GA passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at her home.Mrs. Callaway was born in Royston, GA on November 25, 1951, daughter of the late Lonnie E. Cape and the late Helen Royston Cape. She was a school bus driver for the Elbert County School System and was a member of Faith...
Mary Anne Carithers Poorman
November 14, 2022
Ms. Mary Anne Carithers Poorman, 79, of Brookwood Circle, Elberton, GA, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Ms. Poorman was born in Vienna, GA on June 24, 1943, daughter of the late William Harvey Carithers and Faye Melindie Brown Carithers. She worked as a bookkeeper in a department store. Mary thoroughly enjoyed reading, watching western television...
Bobbie Ray Threlkeld Fields
November 14, 2022
Mrs. Bobbie Ray Threlkeld Fields, age 90, of Magnolia Estates, Elberton, GA, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the home of her son.
Bobbie was born in Madison County, GA on April 1, 1932, daughter of the late Henry Thomas Threlkeld and Ossie Oneita Scoggins Threlkeld. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant...
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