Obituaries

May 5, 2022

Mr. Tony Justin Osborne, Sr., 38, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Elberton, died on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Born in Abbeville, SC, Tony was raised on Tex Smith Drive in Elberton where he spent the majority of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Alvin "Buddy" Osborne, Sr. and Juanita Elizabeth Moon...

May 5, 2022

Mr. Loyd Donald Dalton, 81, of Lake Forest Dr. Elberton, GA husband of Freta Sue Wilbanks Dalton passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home. Mr. Dalton was born May 26, 1940 in White County, GA. He was a retired logger. He is survived by his wife: Freta Sue Wilbanks Dalton; daughter: Linda Dalton of Elberton, GA; sister: Ruth...

May 4, 2022

Mr. Larry Donald “Donnie” Kesler, Sr., 74, of Hartwell, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his residence. Donnie was born in Athens on January 4, 1948, son of the late Walter Thomas Kesler, Sr. and Biddie Cornelia Atkins Kesler. He was a firefighter having retired from the City of Elberton after 38 years of service....

May 4, 2022

Moriah A’Heaven “Moe” Cleveland entered into the world on November 4, 2011, in Athens, Georgia. She transitioned to be with her departed loved ones on May 4, 2022, at her home in Elberton, Georgia. Moriah had a major impact on her whole family and city. She was the glue to all of us, and will be missed by many! Moriah...

May 3, 2022

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4 It is with heavy hearts and thankful spirits that we announced the death of our beloved patriarch, Edward Lamar Wall, and our beloved matriarch, Myra Jean Wilson Wall. Dad passed away at home on February 25, 2022, following several years of declining health. Mom passed away at Piedmont...

May 3, 2022

Mrs. Jean Thomas Edmonds, 66, of Old Wildcat Bridge Rd., Danielsville, GA passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Edmonds was born October 7, 1955 to Otis Thomas and Fredda Joyce Young Thomas. She was a retired lab technician for the University of Georgia. She is survived by her husband: Dennis Edmonds; daughter: Shea Squire of Watkinsville,...

May 2, 2022

Mr. Clifford Gardner, age 83, entered into rest on Monday, May 2, 2022. Clifford was born in Iva, South Carolina to the late Glenn Post Gardner, Sr. and Evelyn Monroe Gardner. He loved to be outdoors and retired from the City of Elberton where he managed the cemeteries and enjoyed planting flowers on the square. In addition to his parents,...

May 1, 2022

Mr. Robert ‘Keith’ Dunn, Sr., 59, of Stoney Ridge Road, Washington, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his residence. Keith was born in Greensboro on June 17, 1962, son of Shirley Ann Mann Dunn and the late Robert Abner “Buddy” Dunn. He was educated in the Wilkes County School System and was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist...

April 29, 2022

James ‘Tracy’ Reid, born on August 25, 1981, in Augusta, GA to the late Ms. Glenda Ann Reid and the late Mr. Willie Fred Heard. Tracy “completed his assignment” from God on April 29, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his mother, father, maternal grandmother, Ms. Hester Mae Reid; his maternal grandfather, Mr. Alton Jones; his paternal grandparents Mr....

April 26, 2022

Mrs. Merle Spivey White, 90, of Arnoldsville, passed away on April 26, 2022 at her residence. Merle was married for 63 years to the late Charles Freeman White. She was an accomplished homemaker where she enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing; her prized baking won her two blue ribbons. Merle had an infectious laugh and loved to tell jokes. She loved...

April 26, 2022

Mr. Joseph ‘Turner’ McGarity, 83, of Colbert, passd away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, after many years of declining health. Born on October 16, 1938, he was a son of the late J. Walton and Lucile Turner McGarity. Turner grew up in the Sandy Cross Community of Oglethorpe County and was a 1956 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School....

April 25, 2022

Mrs. Sybil Graham Partain, age 71 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Hartwell Health and Rehab. She was born on February 27, 1951, to the late Joel Graham and Ethel House Graham in Royston, GA. She was a member of Cokesbury UMC Church, UMW, and Bible Study class. She was a retired dietary manager...

April 24, 2022

Pamela Gail Walker Wilson, 63, of Elberton, suddenly ascended to Heaven on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Pam was born on October 24, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Dawn Myers Walker Kaminksy and her father Larry Gail Walker. Pam is survived by her beloved husband Wendell Wiley...

April 23, 2022

Mr. Raymond Lee Allen, 50, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Mr. Raymond Lee Allen was born on March 15, 1972, to Thelma Louise Roebuck and the late Allen Roebuck. He received his education in the Elbert County Public School System. Raymond worked for the Granite Association for Elbert County. He also enjoyed fishing with family. He...

April 22, 2022

Miss Staci Gail Saxon, 44, of Carey Street, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence while under the care of Homestead Hospice and in the presence of her family. Staci was born in Elberton on April 10, 1978, the third of four children born to Angela Victoria Dickerson Saxon and Matthew Ermal Saxon. She was...

April 22, 2022

Mrs. Linda Alice Wilson Compton Kistler, 70, of Daniesville, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Kistler was born in Athens on December 26, 1951, daughter of the late Benjamin William “Benny” Wilson and Alter Belle Massey Wilson, and step-daughter of Ethel Virginia Wilson who survives. She was a sales clerk having worked at Family Dollar...

April 20, 2022

Mr. Jack Allen Bundrick, Sr., 57, of Indian Hill Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Jack was born February 24, 1965 in Elberton, GA to Robert Alonzo Bundrick and Annie Pearl "Ann" Maxwell Bundrick. He was a auto-mechanic. He is survived by his biological children: Carrie Bell (Drew) of Elberton, GA, Kimberley Taylor of Richmond, VA, Jack...

April 19, 2022

Mr. James P. “J.P.” Dobson, Jr., 81, of S. Pope St. In Tignall, entered into rest Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022, at his home. Mr. Dobson was born in Elbert County to James P. Dobson, Sr. and Dovie Sue Childs Dobson, and had lived most of his life in Wilkes County. He was a general mechanic who could work on...

April 18, 2022

April 12, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Carol Bailey Worley, 81, of Lincolnton Highway, Elberton, wife of 57 years to the late Eugene Worley, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her residence. A native of Hartwell, Mrs. Worley was born on March 19, 1941, daughter of the late Crate Robert Bailey and Amanda Lou Hughes Bailey. She was a secretary having worked...