Obituaries
Charles Eugene Johnson
March 14, 2023
Mr. Charles Eugene Johnson, 64, of Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Mr. Johnson was born in Virginia on May 19, 1958, son of the late Thomas Eugene “Tommy” Johnson and Laura ‘Rebecca’ Brown Johnson. Charles worked at WestPoint in Calhoun Falls as a fixer and retired from Bubba Foods as a machine operator. In his younger years, he...
Imogene Segars Brown
March 13, 2023
Mrs. Imogene Segars Brown, 87, of Highway 72 W, Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of 58 years to the late Claude ‘Vernon’ Brown, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Harper’s Personal Care Home in Washington, GA.
Mrs. Brown was born in Hart County, GA on July 11, 1935, daughter of the late James Henry Segars and Lois Marie Lawrence Segars....
Helen Beatrice Helms Link
March 12, 2023
Mrs. Helen Beatrice Helms Link, affectionately known as “Bea” entered into rest on Sunday, the 12th of March, 2023, at Magnolia Estates Assisted Living in Elberton, GA at the age of 91.
A longtime resident of Gaston County, NC, Helen Beatrice Helms was born on the 24th of July, 1931, to Taft Bartley Helms and Myrtle Jennie Rhodes Helms. She moved...
Alton Lawrence Fleming
March 8, 2023
Mr. Alton Lawrence Fleming, 75, of W. Ginn Street, Bowman, husband of 39 years to Connie Annette Teasley Fleming, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Alton was born in Elbert County on January 25, 1948, son of the late Thomas Albert Fleming, Sr. and Virgie Gertrude Fuller Fleming. Among many other jobs throughout the years,...
Bonnie Gaye Kay
March 8, 2023
Ms. Bonnie Gaye Kay, 63, of W. Tate Street, Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Watkinsville.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Doyle Kay and is survived by her mother, Barbara Jo Vaughter Kay; daughter, Amber Kay Lollis of Williamston, SC; son, Joshua Jackson of Columbia, SC; brother, Bryan...
Luther Talmadge "Bubber" Evans, Sr.
March 4, 2023
Luther Talmadge “Bubber” Evans, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023- one month prior to his 84th birthday, and three weeks prior to his 56th wedding anniversary. Luther was born in Elberton to the late Luther Alexander Evans and Lois Black Evans Pless. A true outdoorsman, he loved being outside- whether it was in a deer stand, holding a fishing...
Carey Donald Cooper
March 4, 2023
Mr. Carey Donald Cooper, 73, of Petersburg Road, Elberton, GA, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Spring Valley Nursing Home.
Mr. Cooper was born July 18, 1949, in Elberton, GA to Mac Allen Cooper and Allie Mae Rousey Cooper. He was a retired manager from Anderson Auto Parts and was a veteran serving in the Army National Guard.
He is survived...
John Dale Pierce, Jr.
March 2, 2023
Mr. John Dale Pierce, Jr., 48, of Warren Road SW, Lawrenceville, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his residence.
He was born in Atlanta on May 27, 1974, son of Debra Gale Wilson Pierce and the late John Dale Pierce, Sr. He worked as a machinist.
Survivors, in addition to his mother of Washington, include his son, John...
Fred "Blue" Smith
March 2, 2023
Mr. Fred Talmadge “Blue” Smith, 84, of Lexington Hwy., Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Smith was born June 12, 1938 to Sam Smith and Mollie Saxon Smith. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and a co-founder of Andrews and Smith Body Shop.
He is survived by his wife Mildred L. York Smith...
Annie Bell Scarborough Leard
February 28, 2023
Mrs. Annie Bell Scarborough Leard, 90, of Washington Highway, Elberton, wife of the late John Edward Leard, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Hartwell Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Leard was born in Elbert County on January 29, 1933, daughter of the late Luther and Sallie Kate Lovinggood Scarborough. She was a homemaker and a member...
Nola Frances Woodall Wilhite
February 27, 2023
Mrs. Nola Frances Woodall Wilhite, age 93, of Elberton, GA, peacefully entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Habersham Medical Center in Demorest, GA with her family at her side.
Mrs. Wilhite was born on July 3, 1929, in Cedar Bluff, AL, daughter of the late William Arthur Woodall and Rhoda Lee McCullough Woodall. She was of the Baptist...
Sheral Brown Lee
February 25, 2023
Mrs. Sheral Trudy Brown Lee, 64, of Lexington Carlton Rd. Carlton, GA passed away Saturday February 25, 2023.
Sheral Trudy Brown Lee was born to the late Edward Brown and Roshell Huff Brown. Sheral loved God, family, flowers and she loved to sing.
Sheral Lee was survived by her husband: Henry Lee, Jr.; sons: Charles N. Tate and Ken C. Tate both...
Donnie Ray Carroll, Sr.
February 24, 2023
Mr. Donnie Ray Carroll, Sr., age 85, of Jaudon Road, Elberton, GA, husband of 62 years to Dora Eades Carroll, entered into rest on Friday morning, February 24, 2023, at his daughter’s home.
Mr. Carroll was born in Elberton, GA on September 19, 1937, son of the late L.M. Carroll and Macon Caldwell Haynes Carroll. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...
Mary Helen Brooks Carter (Courtesy)
February 23, 2023
Announcement courtesy of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services on behalf of Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell:
Mrs. Mary Helen Brooks Carter, 92, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 peacefully at her home with her family by her side.
Born on April 16, 1930 in Elberton GA, she was the daughter of the late James Addison Brooks and...
Mary Helen Brooks Carter
February 23, 2023
Mrs. Mary Helen Brooks Carter, 92, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 peacefully at her home with her family by her side.
Born on April 16, 1930 in Elberton GA, she was the daughter of the late James Addison Brooks and Lola Mae Smith Brooks. Mrs. Carter began her training to be a nurse at Anderson Memorial Hospital and...
Roger Dale House
February 21, 2023
Mr. Roger Dale House, 66, of Pulliam Mill Road, Dewy Rose, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Augusta University Medical Center.
Roger was born in Elbert County on July 22, 1956, the youngest of three boys of the late Stewart Lamar House and Reba Conwell House. He was a school bus driver having retired from Elbert County School System....
Michael Odell Cleghorne
February 19, 2023
Michael Odell Cleghorne, age 61, of Carlton, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his residence while he was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Athens and was preceded in death by his father, Mitch Cleghorne.
Michael was a beautiful person who had a huge heart; and he believed in playing hard and working...
Donna Anderson Rucker
February 19, 2023
Mrs. Donna Anderson Rucker, 66, Middleton Church Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Rucker was born March 21, 1956 in Elberton, GA to Joel Harris Anderson, Sr. and Shirley Ruth Blackmon Anderson. She attended Calvary Baptist Church and worked at Elbert Memorial Hospital for over 44 years in many capacities...
Joe Wethrol Gaines
February 19, 2023
Mr. Joe Wethrol Gaines, 87, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, husband of 65 years to the late Shelby Jean Adams Gaines, finished his course in faith on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family, just as he wished.
Mr. Gaines was born in Elberton on March 31, 1935, the youngest of ten children of the late...
David Henry Wester
February 17, 2023
Mr. David Henry Wester, 75, of Roy Woods Rd. Comer, GA passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Offitt Wester and Martha Mae Waller Wester Stokes, and a son Clay Wester. He is survived by a sister Rose Marie Poe of Knoxville, TN and a brother Dennis Carr Wester of...
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