Obituaries
Josephine Cascio Faust
March 3, 2022
Josephine Cascio Faust, 93, of Lexington, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born in Rockford, Illinois to Stephen and Anna Maria Cascio. Josephine was a proud first generation Italian-American, both of her parents having immigrated to the United States from Sicily. When she was about 4 years old, her father moved the family to Sacramento, California...
Tina Marie Anderson
March 3, 2022
Miss Tina Marie Anderson, 57, of Clarkesville, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Tina was born in Elberton on September 4, 1964, daughter of George ‘David’ Anderson and the late Miriam Elizabeth “Beth” Rice Anderson. She was a cafeteria worker having worked in nursing homes and a member of...
Annie Morrow Scott
March 2, 2022
Annie Morrow Scott, 90, of Elberton, GA, wife of the late James A. Scott, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Pruitt Health Spring Valley Nursing Home in Elberton, GA. She was born in Calhoun Falls, SC to the late Theopolis Decatur Morrow and Ruth Shiflet Morrow. A dedicated homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and appreciated the beauty of flowers. Mrs....
James Hoyt Moon, Jr.
March 2, 2022
James Hoyt Moon, Jr. aka “Pookie” was born February 9, 1957. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School. James was preceded in death by his mother Gracie Mae Rucker, father James Sr., sister Gwen Barbara and brother Joe James Rucker. He was a member of St. Mary C.M.E. Church. The angels of mercy called him home on March...
Maca Cooper Blackwell
March 1, 2022
Mrs. Maca Cooper Blackwell, 89, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Blackwell was born in Walhalla, South Carolina, daughter of the late Robert and Rosa Smith Cooper.She was a homemaker as she raised her son, and then later worked for 16 years at Presto-Lite before retiring. She...
Martha Ann Alexander Evans
March 1, 2022
Mrs. Martha Ann Alexander Evans, 84, of Rock Branch Road, Elberton, GA, wife of the late Jim Frank Evans, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. Mrs. Evans was born in Elberton, GA on September 6, 1937, daughter of the late John Benjamin Alexander and Ruby Viola Brown Alexander. She was retired from Jackson...
Mary Helen Springs
February 25, 2022
Mary Helen Springs, 64, of Lexington, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 following a brief illness. Born August 9, 1957 in Florence SC, to Doris Mary and the late John Dalmon Springs. Helen lived a life in service. She was a policewoman and paramedic in Florence, SC for 10 years before becoming a Registered Nurse. Helen worked as a critical...
Sandra Fortson Jenkins
February 25, 2022
Sandra Fortson Jenkins, 81, passed away after a courageous 6-year battle with ovarian cancer at her home on February 25, 2022. Sandra was born as a blessing from God in Elbert County, GA on February 11, 1941, and later moved with her parents to Marietta, GA. In 1951, at the age of 10, Sandra was awarded the Rotary Club 100-yard...
Martha Bell Downer
February 24, 2022
Mrs. Martha Bell Downer, 80, of Elberton, GA, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 A viewing for Ms. Downer will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 12:00 p.m....
Robert Leon Eaton
February 23, 2022
Mr. Robert Leon Eaton, 86, of the Rock Branch Community in Elberton, GA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA. Mr. Eaton was born on November 9, 1935, in Atlanta, GA to Lollie Elizabeth (Mallard) and Kelly A. Eaton, Sr. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Rock Branch...
Wendy Laconya Rucker
February 22, 2022
Mrs. Wendy LaConya Phelps Rucker, 48, of Elberton, GA gained her eternal wings on February 22, 2022 peacefully at her home. She was born on August 9, 1973 in Augusta, GA to Earleen Davis Phelps and Robert Jackson Phelps. She was a graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School of Elberton, GA and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist...
Amber Sue Kelley
February 21, 2022
Amber Sue Kelley was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 17, 1993, and entered into rest in Elberton, Georgia on February 21, 2022, at the age of twenty-eight. Amber was most proud of her three children: Ryder Lee (10), Marilyn Jean (5), and Hollie Wren (4), and they were the lights of their Mama’s eyes. She was educated in...
Timothy Barnes
February 20, 2022
Mr. Timothy Wayne Barnes, age 61, entered into rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022 under the care of St. Mary’s Hospice. Tim was born and raised in Elberton.He never turned down an opportunity to throw his line in the water, but above all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Barnes and Patricia Wilder...
John Robert Hoernig
February 20, 2022
Mr. John Robert Hoernig, 66, of Lavonia, GA passed during a battle with cancer Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born December 10, 1955 in Hebron, IN to Bob Hoernig and Bonnie Hoernig. He was a retired auto mechanic and was a U.S. Army Veteran. John was a gentle giant! He loved nature and the wonders of the country life....
Linda Bishop Avery
February 19, 2022
Mrs. Linda Bishop Avery, 83, of Athens Highway, Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. Mrs. Avery was born November 29, 1938, in Elberton, GA to Guy Thomas Bishop and Emmie Ben Powell Bishop. She was of the Baptist faith and was a retired teacher from Beaverdam Elementary School where she taught for over 30 years. She is survived...
Johnny Ray Wilson
February 16, 2022
Mr. Johnny ‘Ray’ Wilson, 74, of Cherokee Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his residence. Ray was born in Wilkes County on July 3, 1947, son of Lucy Jane Algood Richards of Thomson and the late John Henry Wilson. He was a mechanic having retired from Rocky River Plant after 38 years of service, and...
Michael Edwin Beasley
February 16, 2022
Michael Edwin Beasley, 67, of Danielsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. A native of Elberton, he was a son of the late Joe Cohen Beasley and Margaret Gaines Beasley. A 1972 graduate of Elbert County High School, he was also a 1976 graduate of The University of Georgia. He Certified Public Accountant working as the finance director for...
Rhiannon "Rea" Barden
February 14, 2022
Rhiannon “Rea” Barden, age 26, was met at the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, February 14, 2022 by her faithful companion, Smoke. Rea was born in Augusta and grew up in Elberton.She attended Elbert County Schools and later graduated as the valedictorian of Barnes Academy in Hartwell.Rea went on to graduate from Emmanuel College with a B.S. (pre-law concentration). With a...
John Garland Burton, Sr.
February 14, 2022
Mr. John ‘Garland’ Burton, Sr., 82, of Whipporwill Drive, Royston, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Burton was born in Elberton on August 5, 1939, the only child of the late John Andrew Burton and Flora Booth Burton. A graduate of Centerville High School, Garland was a founder and co-owner of Burton Monument Company. He...
Betty Ann Turman
February 13, 2022
Mrs. Betty Ann Turman was born August 26, 1957 in Elberton, GA, to L.M. and Carrie Mae Davis. She departed this life on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Betty was a member and SPRC chairperson of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Elberton, GA. She attended the Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Betty worked as a seamstress for many years...
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