Obituaries
Emory A. Waller, Jr.
August 2, 2025
Emory A. Waller Jr. passed away peacefully at the hospital on August 2, 2025, surrounded by love. He was born on June 27, 1950, and lived a full life devoted to his family, his faith, and those he held dear.Emory proudly served in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1974, living a life marked by honor, strength, and dedication....
Elmira Gunnells Lesseur
July 31, 2025
Mrs. Elmira “Myra” Gunnells Lesseur of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on her 100th birthday, July 31, 2025.
Mrs. Lesseur was born in Danielsville, Madison County, to John Willie Gunnells and Mary Lucille Nash Gunnells on July 31, 1925. She was married to the love of her life, the late Millard Lesseur, for 71 years....
Robert Ward Worley
July 31, 2025
Mr. Robert Ward "Bobby" Worley, age 81, passed away on July 31, 2025.
A native of Elberton, Georgia, Mr. Worley was the son of the late Cornelius Ward and Vera Elizabeth Hagood Worley. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Worley Kelley. Mr. Worley was the proud owner and operator of Majestic Granite Company, LLC. He was...
Patricia Margaret Moon
July 27, 2025
Patricia Margaret Moon, age 68, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025.
Born on February 27, 1957, in Atlanta, Patricia was the daughter of the late William and Natalie Moon.
Pat, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her beloved brother, Michael Moon, and sister-in-law, Kathie Moon; her cherished nephews, Christopher Moon (and his wife Jennifer), Gregory Moon...
Donna Rose Davis Bond
July 27, 2025
Mrs. Donna Rose Davis Bond, 64, of Stinchcomb Road, Dewy Rose, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her residence following a brave battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Donna was born in Elberton on July 11, 1961, youngest child of the late Lee Clark Davis and Norma Lee Duffell Davis. She was a 1979 graduate of Elbert County High School, was...
Jeffrey Ray Stratton
July 25, 2025
Mr. Jeffrey Ray “Jeff” Stratton, 68, of Kathwood Drive, Elberton, husband of 44 years to Wanda Lynn Harris Stratton, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Jeff was born in Elberton on May 30, 1957, the youngest son of the late Frank Jefferson Stratton, Jr. and Jacquelyn “Jackie” Gaines Stratton. He was a 1975 graduate of Elbert County High School...
Vergil Paulette Johnson Epps
July 23, 2025
Mrs. Vergil Paulette Johnson Epps, 79, of Jones Chapel Shiloh Road, Danielsville, wife of the late Aubrey Lee Epps, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Epps was born in Elberton on May 4, 1946, daughter of the late Homer David Johnson and Betty Ruth Reagin Johnson. She was a waitress having worked at Waffle...
William Oscar "Bill" Jones
July 22, 2025
William “Bill” Oscar Jones, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home on Hope Plantation, Johns Island, South Carolina. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Juanita Groseclose Jones; his son, Cody Shannon Jones; and his stepson, Jason Gray Groseclose.
Bill was born on February 25, 1931, to Lois Truman McKissick and Henry Jones in Elberton, Georgia, where...
Margie Lee Holshouser Willis
July 21, 2025
Mrs. Margie Lee Holshouser Willis, 90, of Edwards Street, Elberton, wife of 63 years to the late Thomas Madison “Tommy” Willis, Jr., passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence.
Margie was born in Charlotte, NC on October 25, 1934, daughter of the late Leo Alexander Holshouser and Martha Elizabeth Grimes Holshouser Brooks, and step-daughter of the late Thomas...
Lona Darnell Bonds Summers
July 21, 2025
Ms. Lona Darnell Bonds Summers, 71, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence.
Ms. Summers was born July 21, 1954 in Elberton, GA to Waymond Earl Bonds and Leacy Bell Davis Bonds. She was a stencil cutter in the granite industry.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Shirley Scarborough of Bowman, GA, Brian...
Marcia Elaine Cleveland
July 21, 2025
Miss Marcia Elaine Cleveland, 54, of Rock Branch Road, Elberton, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Hartwell.
Born in Elberton on May 18, 1971, Marcia was the youngest of three children of Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Cleveland and Dorothy ‘Elaine’ Tiller Cleveland. She was a 1989 graduate of Elbert County...
Gary Mark Palmer, Sr.
July 20, 2025
Gary Mark Palmer, Sr. moved to his celestial home on July 20, 2025, at the age of 86.
He was the son of the late Okee Hood Palmer and Pearl Louise Coffey of Lexington GA.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years 6 months and 1 day years: Naomi Anthony Palmer
Father to: Gary Mark Palmer, Jr and his wife Rhonda;...
Timothy Lane Conwell
July 19, 2025
Mr. Timothy Lane Conwell, 49, of Cedar Grove Church Road, Comer, husband of Lacey Epps Conwell, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
He was born in Athens on July 3, 1976, son of Wesley Conwell and Freda King Conwell. He was a plumber.
No services are planned.
Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton...
Victor Wingate
July 19, 2025
Mr. Victor Wingate, 66, of Bowman, husband of Marion Bell Wingate, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Wingate was born on January 19, 1959, in Kinston, North Carolina, to Paul Nelson Wingate and Mattie Dove Wingate. He received his early education in Lenoir, North Carolina, where his gentle spirit and joyful personality began to blossom.
He was...
William Marty King
July 19, 2025
Mr. William ‘Marty’ King, 55, of Stoney Creek Drive, Elberton, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. His last days were spent enjoying life, taking a few adventures, eating as much candy as he wanted, and surrounded by the love and care of his family and...
Sara Frances Teasley Knight
July 16, 2025
Sara Frances Knight, 98, of Watkinsville, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Legacy Village of Athens.
Born in Elberton, Mrs. Knight was the daughter of the late Jeff O. and Mildred Gaines Teasley. A hard worker, she worked as coil winder for Westinghouse and enjoyed gardening—especially laying sod. Mrs. Knight loved her family and was a longtime member of Prospect...
Jacquelyn E. "Jackie" Glenn Caldwell
July 15, 2025
Mrs. Jacquelyn E. “Jackie” Glenn Caldwell, 77, of Lexington, wife of the late William ‘Larry’ Caldwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with family at her side.
Jackie was born in Athens on August 28, 1947, and grew up in the Enterprise Community of Oglethorpe County attending Vesta Baptist Church and Burt’s Methodist Church....
Cathy Doster
July 14, 2025
Cathy Doster, 66, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, wife of David Doster, died July 14, 2025, at her residence.
Cathy was born in Young Harris, GA on December 1, 1958, daughter of Roland Barnes and Joann Collins Deaver. She was a farmer.
Surviving, along with her husband David, are her son, Samuel Dan Stansel. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Alison...
Jesse Mac Burrell
July 13, 2025
Mr. Jesse ‘Mac’ Burrell, 74, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, husband of 33 years to Annie Ruth “Tweet” Lawrence Burrell, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mac fought a valiant battle with Agent Orange exposure during his time of serving with the US Army during Vietnam.
Born in Elberton on March 30, 1951, he was...
Richard Edward Wells, Sr.
July 11, 2025
Mr. Richard Edward Wells, Sr., 74, of Petersburg Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Friday July 11, 2025.
Mr. Wells was born October 10, 1950 in Atlanta, GA to George Thomas Wells and Lena Mae Puckett Wells. He was a retired truck driver.
He is survived by his children, Richelle Clark and Richard Edward Wells, Jr., and siblings Teresa (Billy) Hooper and Michael...
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