Obituaries
Joe Lum Gurley
October 20, 2022
Mr. Joe Lum Gurley, 79, of Bowersville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Madison Health & Rehab in Madison, Georgia.
He is preceded in death by his children: Bridgette Gurley Carlton, Barry Lyn Gurley, and Rebecca Gurley Rice; parents: Linton Lee Gurley and Madge Porter Whitworth Gurley; and siblings: Johnny Gurley, Frank Gurley, Dwain Gurley, Alvin “Buster” Gurley, Bobby...
Sybil Grimes Lunsford
October 19, 2022
Mrs. Sybil Grimes Lunsford, age 91, of Country Club Road, Elberton, entered into peace and the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home.
Mrs. Lunsford was born in Oglethorpe County on June 11, 1931, daughter of the late Rufus Syble Grimes and Ola Estelle Scoggins Grimes. She was a member of Elberton Christian Church and retired...
Nancy Lee McCray
October 17, 2022
Nancy Lee McCray, age 79, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at her residence.
Nancy was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Alfred Babb and Sarah Lee Lollis Babb. Artistically inclined, Nancy enjoyed making necklaces out of beads she colored herself. And anyone who knew Nancy would know she could be found in front of a good...
Kenneth Lyle Ward
October 16, 2022
Mr. Kenneth Lyle Ward, 63, of Tanglewood Dr. Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Ward was born November 20, 1958 in Hollywood, CA to Donald Nelson Ward and Shirley Patricia See-Ward. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and worked in the automotive tire industry.
He is survived by his wife Debra Kay Wood...
Marion Anthony "Andy" Lewis
October 16, 2022
Mr. Marion Anthony "Andy" Lewis, age 61, of Shallow Creek Road in Elberton, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional.
He was born on May 31, 1961, in Elberton, GA. to Linda Rosser Lewis and the late Marion Lewis. Mr. Lewis enjoyed hunting and fishing and worked in maintenance. He was a veteran of the United States...
Judith Gail Higginbotham Albertson Gaines
October 15, 2022
Mrs. Judith Gail “Judy” Higginbotham Albertson Gaines, 72, of Washington Highway, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Judy was born in Elberton on March 10, 1950, daughter of the late Joseph Carter Higginbotham, Sr. and Frankie Wadene Poore Higginbotham. She was a 1968 graduate of Elbert County High School and furthered her educational...
Forrest Eugene Daniel
October 15, 2022
Forrest Eugene Daniel, 59, of Elberton, GA, died peacefully surrounded by family at home on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
Born on November 17, 1962, in Columbus, GA, Forrest moved with his parents back to his father's hometown of Elberton in 1966 and enjoyed his childhood participating in sports and community events. He was a 1981 graduate of Samuel Elbert Academy and...
Bridgette Gurley Carlton
October 12, 2022
Bridgette Gurley Carlton, 55, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on October 12, 2022, after a long battle with renal cancer.
Bridgette was born on October 2, 1967 in Hartwell, GA, the daughter of Joe Gurley and the late Anne Stovall Gurley.
She was a graduate of Hart County High School, class of 1985. She...
Bobbie Linda Carroll Kelley
October 11, 2022
Bobbie Linda Carroll Kelley, 80, of Dacula died peacefully October 11, 2022, at Abundant Living Personal Care Home in Comer, GA. Born June 24, 1942, in Martin, GA, Linda was the daughter of the late Preston and Ruth Bryant Carroll. She was a graduate of West Gwinnett High School in Norcross, GA and spent her professional life in the insurance...
Charlene Lilly Cleveland
October 9, 2022
Mrs. Charlene Lilly Cleveland, 85, of Elberton, GA, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Cleveland was born on August 18, 1937, in Winford, Illinois to the late Charles Edward Young and Dockie Alice Brewer Young. She was the youngest of eight children and a Baptist by faith. She enjoyed many hobbies,...
Harley Lee Thomason
October 9, 2022
Mr. Harley Lee Thomason, 86, of Elberton, GA, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Spring Valley Nursing Home. Mr. Thomason was born on August 24, 1936, in Dawkins, South Carolina to the late Harley Milton Thomason and Alice Josephine Darnell Thomason. He graduated from Elbert County High School, where baseball and football became lifelong passions of his. Mr. Thomason...
Alfred Virgil Caldwell
October 8, 2022
Mr. Alfred ‘Virgil’ Caldwell, 81, of Centerville Road, Lexington, husband of 57 years to Beverly Jean Pulliam Caldwell, entered into rest on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at his residence.
Born and raised in Oglethorpe County, Virgil is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Henry Caldwell and Annie Laurie Willoughby Caldwell; brother, Larry Caldwell, and sister, Mary Herndon. He was a...
Samantha Nicole "Woodie" Allen
October 7, 2022
Samantha Nicole “Woodie” Allen, 33, of Elberton, was born on April 26, 1989, on October 7, 2022. She was called home to her eternal rest where she reunited with many of her love ones gone on before her: her mother Teresa L. Teasley.
Samantha gave her life to Christ at an early age. Samantha was a loving and caring person. She...
James Hunt Stovall, Sr.
October 7, 2022
James Hunt Stovall, Sr., 92, of Greenville, SC, passed away October 7, 2022, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC, after a short illness.
Son of the late Lennie Lee and Annie Lee Hunt Stovall, Jim Stovall was born in Elberton, GA on September 20, 1930. He was an Eagle Scout, as were both of his sons and one grandson, Luke....
Martha Sue Weaver
October 7, 2022
Martha Sue Weaver, 67, of Carlton, died October 7, 2022.
She was a member of New Town Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and drawing.
Surviving are her daughters: Jennifer Weaver O’Neal of Carlton and Josie Weaver Seay of Comer; mother, Elizabeth Guest Pierce of Colbert; siblings: Kendall Weaver of Carlton, Tony Alford of Carlton, Gail Gentry of Colbert, and Melinda Pierce...
Connie Sharon Turner
October 5, 2022
Mrs. Connie Sharon Platt Turner, 87, Caudell Rd. Homer, GA passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at her home.
Mrs. Turner was born May 31, 1935 in Fort Wayne, IN to Daniel C. Platt and Olive P. Platt. She was the office manager for North GA Propane where she retired after 25 years of service.
She is survived by her sons: Rick...
Charlotte Ann Allen Harper
October 5, 2022
Charlotte Ann Allen Harper of Elberton, Georgia was called home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2022. She was born on May 2, 1958, to Robert Allen, Sr. and Ethel Ruth Brown Allen. Charlotte worked at the Primary School for many years as a lunch lady where she was affectionately called “Auntie” by many students. She enjoyed her...
Denny Charles Galis
October 4, 2022
Denny Charles Galis, a lifelong resident of Athens, GA, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born November 1, 1935 to Anthony Galis, and Yota Economy Galis, both immigrants to this country from Greece.
Denny was a graduate of Athens High School, The University of Georgia, and the University of Georgia School of Law, where he was...
Brad Taylor (Courtesy)
October 3, 2022
Mr. Bradford Lawrence Taylor, 69, of Elberton, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home.
Born on July 14, 1953 in San Antonio TX, he was the son of the late William Myers Taylor and Ruth Ellen Larson Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a self-employed carpenter. He also was a member of the Bio Baptist Church, where he served as...
Bradford Lawrence Taylor
October 3, 2022
Mr. Bradford Lawrence Taylor, 69, of Elberton, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home.
Born on July 14, 1953 in San Antonio TX, he was the son of the late William Myers Taylor and Ruth Ellen Larson Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a self-employed carpenter. He also was a member of the Bio Baptist Church, where he served as a...
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