Charles W. Phelps, Sr.
August 27, 2025
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Mr. Charles Wilbur Phelps, Sr., 79, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, husband of 21 years to Marilyn Phelps, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his residence with family at his side.
Charles will lie in state for public viewing at Berry Funeral Home on Friday, August 29, from 1:00p.m until 5:00p.m. and on Saturday,...
Judith Hope Smith Wiggins
August 24, 2025
Mrs. Judith Hope Smith Wiggins, 82, wife of the late James Duff Wiggins, pased away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Mrs. Wiggins was born in Carlton on Valentine's Day 1943, daughter of the late Brady L. Smith and Willie Mae Harris Smith. She was a retired registered nurse.
Surviving are her children: Daniel William Benton and his wife Janna of Elberton and...
Marion Joan Fuller
August 23, 2025
Marion Joan (pronounced “Jo-Ann”) Fuller, 91, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Meriwether Memory Gardens in Manchester, GA, with Dr. Bob Patterson officiating.
Joan was born to Edna Self Avey and Albert Avey in Warm Springs, Georgia, on March 15, 1934. She was a generous and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Brenda Jean Self Justice
August 23, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Jean Self Justice, 73, of Tallahassee, FL, wife of William Luther “Bill” Justice, III, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee.
Mrs. Justice was born in Augusta, GA on January 8, 1952, daughter of the late Lee Thomas Self and Dorothy Eleanor Barnett Self. She was a retired waitress. Brenda loved her...
Shelba Jean Halstead Merritt
August 21, 2025
Mrs. Shelba Jean Halstead Merritt, 88, of Fork Creek Road, Bowman, wife of the late John Merritt, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Merritt was born on October 2, 1936, daughter of the late Grady Newell "Buster" Halstead and Ethel Draffin.
Surviving are her sons: Bobby Gene Peacock and his wife Tina of Bowman, Grady 'Lynn' Peacock...
Susan Carol Coile
August 21, 2025
Miss Susan Carol Coile, 68, of Bowman, passed away peacefully on Thursday night, August 21, 2025, at Hartwell Health and Rehab, with family by her side.
Susan was born in Elberton on November 28, 1956, daughter of the late Harold Johnson Coile and Susie Mae Barton Coile. She loved flowers and watching westerns. Susan was, without a doubt, Matt Dillon’s biggest...
Mildred Jean Dearman
August 21, 2025
Mrs. Mildred Jean Dearman, age 88, of Dewy Rose, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home.
A native of Laurel, Mississippi, Mildred was the daughter of the late Walter Chambliss and Mazaline Legg Chambliss. She was a member of Fork Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Elbert County School System as a custodian.
Mildred is preceded in death...
Cecil Edmonds
August 18, 2025
Mr. Cecil Edmonds, 95, of Watkinsville, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital Walton in Monroe.
Mr. Edmonds was bron in Gaston, NC on July 19, 1930, son of the late Floyd Edmonds and Lettie Bell Jordan. He was a retired car salesman.
Surviving are his children: Dennis Edmonds, Jeff Edmonds, Tim Edmonds, and Sheryl McDaniel.
A private graveside service...
Madeline Elaine Gordon
August 18, 2025
Madeline Elaine Gordon went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025, after blessing those around her for three weeks and four days.
Born at just 23 weeks gestation, on July 24, 2025, weighing 1lb and 4 oz, Madeline was a tiny miracle who left an indelible mark on those around her. Her presence brought joy, hope, and a...
William Arville "Pug" Shultz, Jr.
August 17, 2025
Mr. William Arville Shultz, Jr., 50, of Athens Highway, Elberton, husband of 29 years to Linda Darlene Elmore Shultz, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence.
Affectionately known as “Pug”, he was born in Morristown, TN on February 9, 1975, son of the late William Arville Shultz, Sr. and Helen Elaine Walling Shultz. He worked in the granite...
Henry Lamar Coleman
August 16, 2025
Mr. Henry Lamar Coleman, 86, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Heardmont Nursing Home.
Mr. Coleman was born in Sergeant, GA on July 19, 1939, son of the late Henry Byrd Coleman and Gladys Elizabeth Huff Coleman. He was a retired engineer.
Surviving are three children: David Coleman, Christy McCrary, and Katherine Reese Poole; siblings: Marion and Gene...
Donald William Hill
August 14, 2025
Mr. Donald William Hill, age 67, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence.
A native of Elberton, Donald was the son of the late Willie Thomas Hill and Ida Mae Johnson Thornton.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Beverly Jo Moon Hill; children: Chiquita (Chaio) Winn and Carla Hill; siblings: Willie Thomas Hill, Calvin Hill, Bessie...
Sylvia Ann Deese Clark
August 10, 2025
Ms. Sylvia Ann Deese Clark, 80, of Centerville Road, Lexington, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her residence.
Sylvia was born in Monroe, NC on July 14, 1945, daughter of the late Winston Deese and Alma Frances Bailey Deese. She worked as a truck driver and as a waitress.
No services are planned.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at...
Allie Pauline Hendricks Parham
August 10, 2025
Ms. Polly Parham, 96, formerly of Elberton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at National HealthCare in Greenwood, SC.
Allie Pauline Hendricks was born in the Paoli Community of Madison County, GA on January 13, 1929, daughter of the late James Boyd Hendricks and Etta Mae Coile Hendricks. Polly worked as a seamstress for many years and retired...
David Frank Massey
August 8, 2025
Mr. David Frank Massey, 65, of Neese Commerce Road, Hull, GA, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, GA.
Mr. Massey was born in New Orleans, LA on April 3, 1960, son of the late Elliott Lamar Massey and Alice Gertrude Thompson Massey. He was an avid music fan, and excellent drummer. David...
Horace Smith Adams
August 7, 2025
Horace Smith Adams, a resident of Elberton for 98 years, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born and raised in Elberton, Horace was the son of the late Robert Ernest and Ethel Smith Adams.
Mr. Adams served the City of Elberton as the Superintendent of the Gas Department for many years until his retirement. A proud veteran, he honorably served...
Donnie Bruce Evans
August 6, 2025
Mr. Donnie Bruce Evans, age 67, of River Rd. Elberton passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Bruce was born in Anderson, SC the son of the late Cullen Evans, jr. and Marlene Wilson Powers and Roy Gene Powers.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Jan Whitfield Evans; children; Jason (Cortney) Evans, Jeremy Evans, (Carol Norman) Joshua (Toni) Evans, Jill...
Shirley Ridgeway Rogers
August 4, 2025
Shirley Ridgeway Rogers, age 90, passed away on August 4, 2025. A native of Manning, SC., Shirley was the daughter of the late Silas and Mary Saylor Ridgeway. Mrs. Rogers was the widow of the late Joseph Benjamin Rogers.
Survivors include her children; Barry (Ann) Rogers, Laura Harvey; Grandchildren; Barry Harvey (Itzel Diaz Cornejo), Bridgette (Brian) Reyes, Jesse (Sierra) Harvey, Scott...
Allan Joseph Beitzel
August 3, 2025
Allan Joseph Beitzel of Elberton, age 87, passed away on August 4, 2025.
Mr. Beitzel was the son of the late Joseph Clayton and Luella K. Zimmer Beitzel. Mr. Beitzel was preceded in death by his wife Janet Jenkins Beitzel.
Survivors include his children: Jennifer (Alden) Miller, Heather (Brooks) Mewborn, Mark (Laura) Beitzel and Lisa Black Smyth; Siblings: Joanne (Harry) Taylor, Don...
Ann E. Moore
August 3, 2025
Ann E. Moore, 74, of Athens Highway, Elberton, died on Sunday morning, August 3, 2025, at The Tignall House, following a several years battle with dementia. Despite her diminished mental status, she never lost her sweet spirit, charming smile, or loving nature.
The wife of 56 years to Charles Randall Moore, they were the proud parents of Charles Robert “Robbie” and...