Obituaries

James Milton Butler

James Milton Butler

August 18, 2022

As of August 18, 2022, James Milton Butler is now in his eternal home in Heaven with Jesus, and has been reunited with his wife, parents, and many other family members. His daughter and son-in-law were at his bedside, and they take comfort in knowing that as Christians they will be reunited with him in Heaven. Milton was born in...

Rodney Eugene Daniel

Rodney Eugene Daniel

August 16, 2022

Mr. Rodney Eugene Daniel, loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and friend to many, 84 years of age, of Elberton, GA entered into rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Daniel was born in Elberton, GA on March 29, 1938, the son of the late Everett Eugene Daniel and Rachel Greenway Daniel. Upon...

James Donald "Donnie" Tate

James Donald "Donnie" Tate

August 16, 2022

Mr. James Donald “Donnie” Tate, 66, of Evans, GA, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Tate was born in Elberton on August 27, 1955, son of the late Jefferson Davis Tate and LeeOnnie Dickerson Tate. He was a 1973 graduate of Elbert County High School and earned a Bachelors...

Christopher John Fiedler

Christopher John Fiedler

August 16, 2022

Mr. Christopher John "Chris" Fiedler, 30, of Wirebridge Cutoff Road, Stephens, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Chris was born in Orlando, FL on July 28, 1992, son of Sharon Rae Paxton Fiedler and the late John Anthony Fiedler. He was employed in the hog industry. Survivors, in addition to his mother of...

JoAnn James McGarity

JoAnn James McGarity

August 15, 2022

JoAnn James McGarity, 81, of Elberton GA, passed away on August 15, 2022. 

JoAnn was the daughter of the late Omie and Ruth James. She was married to the late Van Marion McGarity.

In addition to her parents and her husband, JoAnn is preceeded in death by her children; James McGarity, infant son and infant daughter.

JoAnn's survivors include...

Jackson Phillip "Jack" Busby

Jackson Phillip "Jack" Busby

August 15, 2022

Jackson Phillip “Jack” Busby, 76, of Springdale Road, Elberton, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Augusta University Medical Center with his family at his side. Born on October 19, 1945, in Fort Bragg, NC, Jack spent most of his life in Elberton. He was the only son of the late Oscar Lee Busby and Fenora Eugenia Jones Busby,...

Luther Michael "Mike" Lunsford

Luther Michael "Mike" Lunsford

August 15, 2022

Mr. Luther Michael “Mike” Lunsford, 73, of Brookehaven Circle, Elberton, husband of 41 years to Margaret Edna Turner Lunsford, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lunsford was born in Elberton on March 25, 1949, son of the late Elmer Eugene Lunsford and Eunice Corine Parham Lunsford. He was a lifelong resident of Elberton and...

Anna Lynette Purvis

Anna Lynette Purvis

August 13, 2022

Anna Purvis, age 31, danced into the arms of Jesus around 11:30 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 while she was surrounded by her loving and devoted family.  She is now in the presence of her Jesus, no longer having to sign His name by showing where the nails pierced His hands.  As she took her final breath on earth,...

Kathryn Frances Vinson Wilhite

Kathryn Frances Vinson Wilhite

August 13, 2022

Mrs. Kathryn Frances Vinson Wilhite, 81, of W. Church Street, Elberton, wife of 60 years to the late Hugh Dorsey Wilhite, entered into rest on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. Mrs. Wilhite was born in Wilkes County on January 18, 1941, daughter of the late Dennis Herbert Vinson and Anna Frances Clark Vinson. She was...

Katie Lenae Snellings

Katie Lenae Snellings

August 12, 2022

Katie Lenae Snellings was born in Elberton, Georgia on July 28, 1988, the oldest of two children of Duane Snellings and Lori Byrd Rose. She entered into rest in Elberton, Georgia on August 12, 2022. Katie was a 2006 graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School. She loved her family dearly and her children, VanJagger and Molleigh Kye, were apples...

Elizabeth Laverne Wilson Youngblood

Elizabeth Laverne Wilson Youngblood

August 12, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Laverne’ Wilson Youngblood, 67, of Bobby Brown Park Road, Elberton, wife of 50 years to the late Robert ‘Wayne’ Youngblood, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Laverne was born in Oglethorpe County on November 11, 1954, daughter of the late Benjamin William “Benny” Wilson and Alter Belle Massey Wilson, and step-daughter of...

James Beverly Harrison, Jr.

James Beverly Harrison, Jr.

August 12, 2022

Mr. James Beverly Harrison Jr., J.B., Harry, Pop, Daddy, Daddy Rabbit, shuffled from this mortal coil, Friday, August 12, 2022 to begin his eternal journey to infinity and beyond. J.B. arrived on this 3rd rock from the sun, August 27, 1938, first born bouncing baby boy of James B. Harrison Sr. (Beb) and Lizie Lou McCarty Harrison. Three subsequent and...

Carolyn Marie Walton

Carolyn Marie Walton

August 12, 2022

Miss Carolyn Marie Walton, 64, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at her residence. A longtime resident of Atlanta, Carolyn was born in Elberton on October 18, 1957, daughter of the late Zach Tate and Bessie Mae Walton. She was a house keeper having retired from Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Atlanta. Carolyn enjoyed cooking, listening to music,...

John  Hewell Loyd

John Hewell Loyd

August 11, 2022

Mr. John Hewell Loyd, 80, of Rehoboth Rd., Bowman, GA passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home. Mr. Loyd was born March 27, 1942 in Madison County, GA to James Carl Loyd and Louise Fleeman Gaddis. He was of the Baptist Faith and retired from the granite industry where he had many positions from operating diamond saws, polishing...

Roland Henry Bridges

Roland Henry Bridges

August 9, 2022

Roland Henry Bridges, age 82, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from complications of Agent Orange exposure.

Roland was born in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late Henry Fulton Bridges and Willena Dudley Bridges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Heide Phillips-Bridges, his sister Mildred Hansford and his much-loved young...

Arthur Charles Palmer

Arthur Charles Palmer

August 8, 2022

Mr. Arthur Charles "Artie" Palmer, 40, of Aiken St. Calhoun Falls, SC passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home. Mr. Palmer was born April 16, 1982 in Cape Canaveral, FL to Arthur Gerald Palmer and Kerry Brewer Richey. He is survived by his wife: Crystal Edwards Fleming; mother: Kerry Brewer Richey of Calhoun Falls, SC; children: Ashleigh Dianne...

Mary Alice Westbrook

Mary Alice Westbrook

August 3, 2022

Mary Alice Westbrook, age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Mary was born in Pensacola, Florida to the late Joel Morgan Clark and Ressie Alice Griffin Clark.  Mary was a willful matriarch whose fierce love for her family and friends will live on as her legacy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Keith Turman

Keith Turman

August 2, 2022

Keith Turman, age 69, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 following an extended illness.

Keith was born in Elberton to the late Robert James Turman and Lilla Gunter Turman.  He was a strong man of faith who most recently attended Firehouse Church while his health allowed.  He was also a longtime member of the Elberton Church of God church family. ...

Michael  Jack Mccoy

Michael Jack Mccoy

July 31, 2022

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Michael Jack “Mickey” McCoy of Colbert, Georgia departed this life. He is preceded in death by his “Pop”, Mike McCoy. He is survived by his mother, Denise McCoy; sister, Kenzie Johnson; and sister, Ellie Bradshaw. A private service to celebrate his life will be held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Madison Oglethorpe...

Veal Eugene "Gene" Brown

Veal Eugene "Gene" Brown

July 30, 2022

Mr. Veal Eugene “Gene” Brown, a lifelong resident of Elberton, passed away on his 90th birthday, Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Avery Place Assisted Living in Winterville, surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Elberton on July 30, 1932, the second of five children of Veal Martin Brown and Bera Carlton Brown. He was a rural letter carrier having...