Obituaries
Jerry Allen Tiller
Jan 7, 2024
Mr. Jerry Allen Tiller, 71, of Clover Ave. Comer, GA finished his course after a courageous long battle with cancer Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Tiller was born December 11, 1952 in Danielsville, GA to Joseph Thomas Tiller and Mae Gladys Wheless Tiller. He was member of Bethany Baptist Church and was retired from the Madison...
Vera Helen Johnson
Jan 5, 2024
Mrs. Vera Helen Carter Johnson, 81, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
Mrs. Johnson was born May 29, 1942 in Lithonia, GA, to Clarence Thomas “C.T.” Carter and Methie Callaway Carter Shelnut. She was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church and was a retired bank teller. In her spare time she enjoyed reading and gardening.
She is survived by...
Gifford William Rucker
Jan 5, 2024
Mr. Gifford ‘William’ Rucker, 61, passed away at his home in Bowman, GA on Friday, January 5, 2024, with his wife of 38 years, Tami Dianne Massey Rucker, at his side.
William was born in Elbert on July 15, 1962, son of the late George Dixon Rucker and Eva Pearl Bradford Rucker. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church...
Jonathan James "Jay" Komar
Jan 4, 2024
Mr. Jonathan James Komar, affectionately known as "Jay", passed away at his Bowman, GA residence on Thursday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 61.
Jay was born in Cleveland, OH on December 14, 1962, son of L Diane Costlow Komar the late James Charles Komar. He was a retired certified auto technician.
Survivng are his mother; daughter...
Donnie Lamar "Don" Looney
Jan 3, 2024
Mr. Donnie Lamar "Don" Looney, 74, of Chipshot Lane, Elberton, husband of Faye ‘Ann’ Higginbotham Looney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Don was born in Elberton on March 3, 1949, only child of the late Connie Wilson “C.W.” Looney and Annie...
Michael Anthony Brown
Jan 2, 2024
Mr. Michael Anthony Brown, 63, of Hickman Dr. Athens, GA passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Brown was born September 15, 1960 in Columbia, SC to James Autry Brown and Margie Ford Brown.
He is survived by brothers and sister-in-law: Richard and Diane Brown of Elberton, Steve Brown of Carlton, Johnny Brown of Carlton, Jimmy...
Barbara Jean Johnson Kellum
Jan 2, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Jean Johnson Kellum, 91, of Cleveland Street, Elberton, wife of 53 years to the late George Kenneth Kellum, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side.
One of ten children, Barbara was born in Thomson on February 13, 1932, daughter of the late Sterling Smith Johnson and Beulah...
Walter Donald Murray
Jan 1, 2024
Mr. Walter Donald Murray, 72, of E. Paoli Road, Carlton, husband of 32 years to the late Darla Jean Smith Murray, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Murray was born in Athens on May 17, 1951, son of the late Robert Murray and Bobbie Jean Mann Murray. He was a graduate of Madison County High...
Ernest Dean Dye
Jan 1, 2024
Mr. Ernest Dean Dye was born on July 12, 1947, and the Lord called him home on January 1, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Frances Oglesby; sisters: Jessie Mae Oglesby and Brenda J. Davis; and brother, Ora T. Allen.
He leaves to cherish his memories four sisters: Dorothy Davis, Virginia Bolden, Patricia Gary, Jeannette Clark,...
Brenda Kay Newton Scarborough
Jan 1, 2024
Brenda Kay Newton Scarborough, 67, of Petersburg Road, Elberton, wife of the late Robert Morris Scarborough, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Brenda was born in Greer, SC on June 30, 1956, daughter of the later Jessie Kay Newton Hampton and step-daughter of the late Albert Curtis Hampton and Jessie Kay Newton. She was...
Victor Leroy Scoggins
Dec 30, 2023
Mr. Victor Leroy Scoggins, 67, of Garner Road, Bowman, husband of 24 years to Dora Ann Bridges Scoggins, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence.
Vic was born in Elberton on November 18, 1956, son of the late Robert Toole Scoggins and Katie Elizabeth Wilder Scoggins Partain. He was a granite polisher having retired from Quality Monument...
Bryan Eugene Bradford
Dec 30, 2023
Mr. Bryan Eugene Bradford, age 50, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his residence.
Bryan was born in Elberton on June 5, 1973, son of Bennie Bradford and the late Jessie Mae Harper Bradford. He worked in the granite industry.
Surviving are his children: Bryan Bradford, Jr. of Augusta and JaDasia Bradford of Elberton;...
Jeffery Robert Franklin
Dec 29, 2023
Jeffery Robert Franklin, 73 of Lexington, Georgia passed away December 29 2023 at his family residence.
He was born August 6 1951 in Lexington, Georgia to Dorine & Martin Franklin and raised in Carlton, Georgia.
He is proceeded in death by parents; Dorine & Martin Franklin, & wife Peggy Franklin. He is survived by sisters Hilda Huguley and Hazel Forrester;...
Sue Jane Williams Anthony
Dec 29, 2023
Sue Jane Williams Anthony moved to her celestial home on December 29, 2023, at the age of 83.Sue Jane was born in Nicholson, GA on December 19, 1940. She started residing in Athens, Ga in 1963 and moved to Winterville, GA in 2006. She is daughter of the late William Martin Williams and Esther Eunice Howington Williams. She is survived by...
Billy Richard Gaines
Dec 29, 2023
Mr. Billy Richard Gaines, 64, of Rock Branch Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, at AnMed Health Medical surrounded by his family following a sudden illness.
Bill was born in Elbert County on February 5, 1959, and spent all of his life in the Rock Branch Community. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School...
Edward Herschel "Jack" Nunn, Sr.
Dec 29, 2023
Mr. Edward Herschel “Jack” Nunn, Sr., 82, of Berkeley Road, Carlton, husband of 53 years to Priscilla Veronica Plain Nunn, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his residence.
Jack was born in Madison County on May 23, 1941, son of the late David Edgar “Jack” Nunn and Ruby Lee Phillips Nunn. He was the former owner/operator of...
William Thomas Smith, III
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. William Thomas "Tommy" Smith, III, 77, of Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Tommy was born October 27, 1946 in Elberton, GA to William Thomas Smith, Jr, and Gertrude Dobson Smith. He was a retired truck driver and attended Woodlawn Global Methodist Church.
He is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law: Joan Roberts of Starr, SC, Jean...
Johnny Frank Morrison
Dec 27, 2023
Mr. Johnny Frank Morrison, 68, of Old Middleton Rd. Elberton, GA departed his life Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Johnny F. Morrison was born November 23, 1954 in Elberton, GA to the late Mr. James Morrison and Mrs. Amanda Cleveland Morrison. He worked at Morrison Restaurant for many many years in Sarasota, Florida until his health declined. Then he came back...
Asbury Latimer Heard, Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
Asbury Latimer ¨Lat¨ Heard, Jr., died on December 25, 2023 after a fierce seven year battle with prostate cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones when he went to be with his Savior. He was born in Atlanta on December 19th, 1951. He grew up in Elberton, Ga, and was the son of Asbury Latimer Heard, Sr. of Elberton, GA,...
Johnny Howard Hughes
Dec 25, 2023
Mr. Johnny Howard Hughes, affectionately known as “Bo” and “Sonny”, passed away on Christmas Day, 2023, at Brown Health & Rehab at the age of 74.
Born in Elberton on December 13, 1949, he was a son of the late John Henry Hughes and Alice Sue Allen Hughes. He joined Oak Grove Baptist Church at an early age and was...
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