Obituaries

Clifford Grady Loftis

Clifford Grady Loftis

January 11, 2022

Mr. Clifford Grady Loftis, 86, of Highway 72, Calhoun Falls, SC, husband of 65 years to Laura Jean Shaw Loftis, finished his course in faith on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC. Cliff was born in Anderson, SC on March 22, 1935, son of the late Albert Marshall Loftis and Mellie Louise Hill Loftis....

Carolyn June Leftwich Guest

Carolyn June Leftwich Guest

January 11, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn June Leftwich Guest, 84, of Anderson Hwy. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Mrs. Guest was born June 21, 1937 in Greensboro, GA to Mercer Jefferson Leftwich, Sr. and Jimmie Sue Mayo Leftwich. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Elberton for over 30 years as well as a member of Rock Branch Baptist...

Kathleen Bundrick Daniel

Kathleen Bundrick Daniel

January 10, 2022

Mrs. Kathleen Bundrick Daniel, 89, of Elberton, passed away on January 10, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional. Kathleen was the wife of the late Bernard Daniel. She loved her family and also had a love for gardening. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marion Bundrick; sisters, Ruby Almond (Jim), Ivy Jean Bundrick, and Vivian Bundrick; brothers-in-law...

Hilda Rosser Herndon

Hilda Rosser Herndon

January 10, 2022

Mrs. Hilda Rosser Herndon, 94, of Park Street, Elberton, wife of the late George Frank Herndon, Sr., passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mrs. Herndon was born in Calhoun Falls, SC on October 20, 1927, daughter of the late George Thomas Rosser and Clara Johnson Rosser. She was a longtime employee of Dairy Queen...

James Troy Wood

James Troy Wood

January 8, 2022

Mr. James Troy Wood, 84, of Adams Clark Rd. Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Wood was born January 21, 1937 in Jackson County, GA to Curtis Wood and Doris Grace Dailey Wood. He was a retired foreman in the construction industry. He is survived by his wife: Opal Lee Oglesby Wood...

Johnny Edward Rucker

Johnny Edward Rucker

January 8, 2022

Mr. Johnny Edward Rucker, 59, of Victory Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. He was born in Elberton, GA January 1, 1963 to Zachariah and Jezzie Rucker. He joined Vance Creek Baptist Church at an early age. He was educated in the Elbert County School System. “Ed” as he was affectionately known...

Michael Dwayne Graham

Michael Dwayne Graham

January 8, 2022

Mr. Michael Dwayne Graham, 56, of Howard Bridge Rd. Comer, GA passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Graham was born October 3, 1965 in Oglethorpe County, GA to Howard Michael “Mike” Graham and Nancy Lynn Slay Graham. He was a member of Colliers Baptist Church and was a self-employed diesel mechanic. He is survived...

Rebecca  Joann Ware

Rebecca Joann Ware

January 7, 2022

Mrs. Rebecca Joann Hill Ware, 55, of West Main St. Bowersville, GA passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Ware was born February 4, 1967 in Sioux City, IA to William Howard and Alvera Marie Johnson Hill. She is survived by her husband: Thomas Ware and her children: Michael, Samantha, Nicole and Casey Rose. No services are...

Hilda Fleeman Bryant

Hilda Fleeman Bryant

January 6, 2022

Ms. Hilda Evelyn Fleeman Bryant, 71, of East Church St. Bowman, GA passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Ms. Bryant was born August 28, 1950 in Royston, GA to Jesse Owen Fleeman and Jessie Mae Fleeman. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by...

Ronald Hayes Eavenson

Ronald Hayes Eavenson

January 5, 2022

Mr. Ronald Hayes “Ronnie" Eavenson, age 70, of Hoke Dickerson Road, Elberton, husband of Jan King Eavenson, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.   Ronnie was born in Elberton on March 22, 1951, son of the late Norman Hayes Eavenson and Elizabeth Cora McGee Eavenson. He was a 1969 graduate of Elbert County...

Elaine Smith Dantzler

Elaine Smith Dantzler

January 4, 2022

Elaine Smith Dantzler, 85, of Winterville, GA died January 4, 2022. She was the daughter of the late James P. and Ruby K. “Polly” Smith. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mama, and the best grandma. Most noteworthy was her love for Jehovah God and her engagement in the Christian ministry for over 75 years; she attended...

Arthur Thomas Brown

Arthur Thomas Brown

January 4, 2022

Mr. Arthur Thomas Brown, 83, of Springdale Road, Elberton, husband of 62 years to Rachel Roberta Skelton Brown, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Brown was born in Hart County on September 8, 1938, son of the late Omer Sloan Brown and Minnie Evans Brown. He was a 1956 graduate of Hart County High School...

Marjorie Frances Davis

Marjorie Frances Davis

January 4, 2022

Marjorie Frances Davis was born February 9, 1930, in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, and died January 4, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents Maggie Marie Wells Davis and Obe Walker Davis Sr.; brothers Obe (Dub) Walker Davis Jr., William (Bill) Paul Davis, and Jackie (Jack) Wayne Davis; sisters...

Maxie Eugene Poole

Maxie Eugene Poole

January 4, 2022

Mr. Maxie Eugene “Max” Poole, 89, of Atlanta, died at his home on January 4, 2022. Mr. Poole was born in Lula, Ga on August 12, 1932, son of the late Thomas Claude Poole,Sr. and Ruby Hortense Coffee Poole. He was a 1949 graduate of Lula High School and a 1954 graduate of Berry College where he received a BS...

Glenn David Lovinggood

Glenn David Lovinggood

January 3, 2022

Mr. Glenn ‘David’ Lovinggood, affectionately known as "Love", 72, of Petersburg Road, Elberton, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his residence. David was born in Elberton on August 24, 1949, son of the late James Lester Lovinggood and Corine Dobson Lovinggood. He was a 1967 graduate of Elbert County High School and served his country...

Elizabeth Higginbotham Hudson

Elizabeth Higginbotham Hudson

January 3, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth Higginbotham Hudson, 87, of Hudson Road, Fortsonia Community, Elberton, wife of 63 years to the late Donald Rayle Hudson, Sr., passed away peacefully at Nancy Hart Nursing Center on Monday, January 3, 2022. Mrs. Hudson was born in Elberton on December 14, 1934, daughter of the late Dewey Frank Higginbotham and Verna Haynie Higginbotham. She was a graduate...

Tabitha Patrice Studdard West

Tabitha Patrice Studdard West

January 2, 2022

Mrs. Tabitha Patrice Studdard West, 31, of Elberton Ga, passed away on January 2, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional. Tabitha was born on July 5, 1990 to Mr. Billy Studdard Jr. and Mrs. Sharon Ossipchouk. Tabitha was very artistic. She loved to draw, paint, and write. At the age of 12, Tabitha had two of her written poems published. She...

John M. "Bud" Moon

John M. "Bud" Moon

January 1, 2022

Mr. John Marvin “Bud” Moon went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 1st, 2022. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his wife of 65 years and loving family. Bud was born on January 3, 1935, to the late Edwin Moon and Rachel McCannon Moon. He was a faithful member of Burts United Methodist Church in Carlton, Ga....

Cmsgt Ernest Douglas Dixon

Cmsgt Ernest Douglas Dixon

January 1, 2022

CMSgt Ernest Douglas Dixon, U.S. Air Force, Retired, 88, devoted husband of Martha ‘Marie’ Hyde Dixon for 66 years, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his residence in Elberton, Georgia. Born on April 14, 1933, in Elberton, he was a son of the late Ernest R. Dixon and Ailine S. Algood Dixon. He was also preceded in death...

Donald Kurt Brown

Donald Kurt Brown

January 1, 2022

Mr. Donald ‘Kurt’ Brown, 40, of Bowman, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Anderson, Indiana. Kurt was born in Augusta on November 7, 1981, but lived the majority of his life in Elbert County. He was a carpenter by trade, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on race cars. Survivors include his daughter, Miranda Hogan; mother, Opal Regina...