Obituaries
Mary Frances Teasley Harris
April 7, 2025
Mrs. Mary Frances Teasley Harris, 77, of Elberton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Heardmont Nursing Home with her daughter at her side.
Mrs. Harris was born in Hartwell on October 15, 1947, daughter of the late Harold Brown Teasley and Susan Frances Harper Teasley. She worked a beautician as well as at Brown Transport. Mary was a...
James Young Arnold, Jr.
April 6, 2025
James Young Arnold, Jr., a long-time resident of Palm Beach, Florida died peacefully at home on April 6, 2025. He was 100 years old and had been married to Roberta Blum Arnold, who predeceased him in 2014, for 68 years.
Mr. Arnold is survived by their children: James Y. Arnold, III (Terry), Paige Arnold Benjamin, F. Brooks Arnold (Kim), and Laurie...
Patricia Anne "Patsy" Merritt Simmons
April 5, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Anne “Patsy” Merritt Simmons, 73, of Colbert, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her residence.
Patsy was born in Atlanta on March 10, 1952, daughter of the late Jesse Louis Merritt and Edna Mae Grimes Merritt. She was a graduate of Campbell High School in Smyrna and furthered her education at West Georgia College. She worked in...
John Mell Pitts
April 4, 2025
Mr. John Mell Pitts, 95, of Elberton, GA, husband nearly 70 years to Claudia Bennett Vinson Pitts, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence.
The youngest of five, Mr. Pitts was born in the Palmetto Community of Oglethorpe County, GA on November 19, 1929. He grew up in Tignall, GA shining shoes in his daddy’s barber shop. He...
Jerry Anthony Blackburn
April 4, 2025
Mr. Jerry Anthony Blackburn, 72, of Highway 72 East, Carlton, GA, husband of 53 years to Sheila Jean Autry Blackburn, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Blackburn was born in Demorest, GA on September 12, 1952, son of Pearl Goss Blackburn and the late Raymond Vance Blackburn. Jerry was a member of New Hope Worship Center...
Lori Janice Gulledge Everett
April 3, 2025
Lori Janice Everett of Tignall, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Lori was born in Ft. McPherson, GA on December 2, 1958, to her mother Mary Jean Hendricks Turner and the late Walter Jabez Gulledge III. Lori is also survived by her sister Melanie Boe and her late husband, Chris and her brother, Walter Gulledge IV. Lori graduated Stockbridge High...
Mattie Rebecca Wilder Vickery
April 1, 2025
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Mrs. Mattie ‘Rebecca’ Wilder Vickery, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Deep Creek Road in Dewy Rose, GA. Her final days were spent surrounded by her devoted family in the home that she and her husband of 65 years, James Herbert “Jimmy” Vickery, built and raised their devoted family in.
One of ten...
Thomas John "Hooker" Smith
March 30, 2025
Mr. Thomas John “Hooker” Smith, 83, of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
Thomas was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 15, 1941, son of the late Matthew John Smith and Jessie Vaughn Wallace Yeagley. He was the proud owner/operator of Hilltop VW Repair for over 50 years. Thomas served...
Emily Jane Hinely Sewell
March 27, 2025
Emily Jane Hinely Sewell, 71, of Colbert, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence.
Emily was born in Augusta on July 5, 1953, daughter of the late Lewis Joshua Hinely, Sr. and Marianne Armstrong Hinely. Following graduation from high school, she furthered her education at the University of Georgia. Emily’s pride and joy were her...
Maxine Jacquelyn "Jackie" Goss Harris
March 27, 2025
Mrs. Maxine Jacquelyn Goss Harris, better known as "Jackie" or "Mama Jac", passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, just five months shy of her 100th birthday. Although unexpected, Mama Jac passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home in Bowman, GA.
Jackie is survived by her daughters: Beverly (Henry) Drennan, Charlene Brown, and Pat (Gary) Jarvis; grandchildren: Tammy...
Hazel Marie Hammons Bowden
March 26, 2025
Mrs. Hazel Marie Hammons Bowden, 83, of River Road, Elberton, wife of the late William Bryant “Bill” Bowden, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.
Mrs. Bowden was born in Arcadia, FL on July 19, 1941, daughter of the late Charles F. “Charlie” Hammons and Anna Lois Stokes Hammons. While attending high school, she...
Margaret Anne Eavenson Brady
March 25, 2025
Mrs. Margaret ‘Anne’ Eavenson Brady, 81, of Harmony Road, Elberton, wife of 60 years to the late Randall Grant Brady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family. Although in declining health for several years, Anne never allowed her illnesses to steal her smile.
Anne was born in Elberton on...
Dorothy Frances Ashworth Tate Klatt
March 20, 2025
Dorothy Frances “Dot” Ashworth Tate Klatt, 87, formerly of Elberton, GA and Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Hartwell, GA.
Ms. Klatt was born in Anderson, SC on April 14, 1937, daughter of the late Joseph Brown Ashworth and Florence Robinson Ashworth. She worked at Centerville Dress Shop for many years.
Surviving are her...
Dorothy Laverne Worley Payton
March 18, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy 'Laverne' Worley Payton, 69, of Elberton, wife of the late Bobby Ray Payton, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Laverne was born in Elberton on January 10, 1956, daughter of the late William Lafayette Worley and Rachel Viola Johnson Worley.
Laverne was a devoted mother and grandma, blessed with seven granddaughters and two grandsons. Her love for her family...
Kathleen Scarborough Smith McFarlin
March 18, 2025
Mrs. Kathleen Smith McFarlin, 90, of Ruckersville Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Magnolia Estates.
Affectionately known as “Tea” to her family, she was born in Elberton on December 29, 1934, daughter of the late Milford Filmore “Lily” Scarborough, Sr. and Leila Mae Barnes Scarborough. She dedicated 42 years of her life as a skilled hairdresser...
Rev. Al Butler
March 17, 2025
Rev. Albert “Al” Butler, age 70, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Lumber City Nursing Home with his family by his side.
He was born on February 7, 1955, in Rutherford NC., and was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce Albert Butler and Eugenia Lavender Butler. After his education, he was employed by...
Allen Wayne Kidd
March 15, 2025
Mr. Allen Wayne Kidd, 61, of Kidd Dr. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kidd was born January 2, 1964 in Elberton, GA to Roy Kidd and Jeanette Hendrix Kidd. He was a janitorial technician at Bubba Burgers.
He is survived by his two sisters: Carol Lunceford, Joan Gunter and a brother: William Kidd.
Memorial...
Steven Kyle Whitlow
March 12, 2025
Mr. Steven 'Kyle' Whitlow, 35, of Colbert, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence.
Kyle was born in Elberton on September 14, 1989, the middle of three children born to Steven Kermit Whitlow and Natalie Lynn Maxwell Whitlow. He was christened at a young age at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and attended Rehoboth Baptist Church.
A jack-of-all-trades, Kyle...
Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller
March 11, 2025
Mr. Dennis Alexander "Alex" Tiller, 34, of Country Club Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his parents, grandparents and family.
Alex was born July 14, 1990 in Elberton, GA. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church and worked in the granite industry. Alex had a passion for music...
James Marion Banks
March 10, 2025
Mr. James ‘Marion’ Banks, age 82, of Elberton, husband of Linda Jane Webb Banks, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with his family at his side.
Mr. Banks was born in Stephens County on October 12, 1942, son of the late Alexander Stephens Banks and Mary Lou Verner Banks. He was a graduate of...
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