Obituaries

Robert Eugene Hudgins
July 26, 2021
MGySgt (Ret) Robert Eugene "Gene" Hudgins, 83, of Cromer Road, Elberton, husband of 38 years to Teresa Ridgeway Hudgins, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at his residence. Gene was born in Anderson, SC on June 27, 1938, son of the late Robert Delapierre Hudgins and Edna Mae Hopkins Hudgins. He was a 1959 graduate of Choctawhatchee High School...
Gary Wayne Hamilton
July 24, 2021
Mr. Gary Wayne Hamilton, 76, of Parham Town Road, Bowman, husband of the late Donna Irene Greer Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Hamilton was born in Trenton, MO on July 16, 1945, son of the late George and Darlene Clutter Hamilton. He was a Veteran having served in the US Navy and a...
John Jerrel Rice
July 23, 2021
Mr. John Jerrel Rice went to be with the Lord at the age of 73 on July 23, 2021. He was the husband of Barbara Simmons Rice. The son of Louise Ayers Rice and the late John Jefferson Rice of Royston, he was born in Royston, GA. and was a graduate of Hart County High School in 1966. He attended...
Lorene Godsey Brown
July 21, 2021
Mrs. Lorene Godsey Brown, 89, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born in Elberton, daughter of the late Floyd and Effie Haynie Godsey.She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Herndon Brown, with whom she had celebrated over 53 years of marriage.Their first “Hello” was when Tom got a glimpse...
Loretta Graham Escoe
July 21, 2021
Mrs. Loretta Graham Escoe, 60, of Highway 29 South, Hull, wife of 42 years to the late W.T. Escoe, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her daughter's residence in Maysville. Mrs. Escoe was born in Athens on December 2, 1960, daughter of the late Quilla Graham and Annie Ruth Allen Graham. She was a former security officer...
Sara Richardson Parsons
July 20, 2021
Mrs. Sara Blanche Richardson Parsons, 69, of Edgewood Dr. Athens, GA passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Mrs. Parsons was born September 14, 1951 in Statesboro, GA to John William Richardson and Charlie Sue Waters Richardson. She was graphic artist in the printing department of the University of Georgia. She is survived by her caregiver and former spouse: Randy Parsons...
Kenneth Brown Rice
July 19, 2021
Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Brown Rice, 72, of N. Broad St. Bowman, GA passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home. Mr. Rice was born July 23, 1948 in Royston, GA to Ralph Carlis Rice, Sr. and Annie Ruth Brown Rice. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired paint and body repairman and school bus driver for the Elbert...
Henry Marshall Daniel
July 14, 2021
Mr. Henry Marshall Daniel, affectionately known as “Buddy”, age 91 of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Daniel was born in Elberton on July 29, 1929, son of the late Enos Roscoe “Bud” Daniel and Jessie Minerva Stratton Daniel. He earned an electrical engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and served...
Dora Ward Dye
July 14, 2021
Mr. Dora Ward Dye, loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, and friend to many, 80 years of age, of Elberton, GA entered into rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dye was born in Elberton, GA, on July 17, 1940, the son of the late Floyd Seaborn Dye, Sr. and Ruby Inez Smith Dye. Upon graduation...
Patricia Bolton
July 10, 2021
Ms. Patricia Bolton, 34, of Campbell St. Ext., Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Ms. Bolton was born August 5, 1986 in Athens, GA to Jerry Lee Bolton and Lois Daniels Bolton. She is survived by her mother: Lois Daniels Bolton, father: Jerry Lee Bolton, son: Donald Davis, III, daughter: Audrianna Pope, siblings:...
Rick Weeks
July 10, 2021
Rick Weeks, age 57 of Bishop, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Loganville. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM with the service beginning at 1:00. Mr. Weeks, a graduate of Oglethorpe University, served for 34 years in public...
Jutta "Judy" Guerra
July 9, 2021
Mrs. Jutta “Judy” Guerra, 62, of Bowman, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at home with family by her side. Judy was born in Germany but lived most of her life in the states. She did secretarial work for a Baptist Ministry in Atlanta, but also worked with her husband in many different aspects of their various businesses. She was...
David Michael Seagraves
July 9, 2021
Mr. David Michael "Mike" Seagraves, 69, of River Estates Drive, Colbert, husband of 26 years to Deborah Kay Steadman Seagraves, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with his family at his side. Mike was born in Athens on September 3, 1951, son of the late Billie and Dorothy Virginia...
W.T. Escoe, Sr.
July 7, 2021
Mr. W.T. Escoe, Sr., 61, of Highway 29 South, Hull, husband of 42 years to Loretta Graham Escoe, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Escoe was born in Athens on February 20, 1960, son of the late William Thomas Escoe, Sr. and Mattie Lou Davis Escoe. He was a retried trucker driver. Survivors,...
Brenda Gail Busby Hatcher
July 6, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Gail Busby Hatcher, 78, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. Brenda was born in Spartanburg, SC on December 20, 1942, daughter of the late Oscar Lee Busby and Fenora Eugenia Jones Busby. A Baptist by faith, the Busby family worshipped at First Baptist Church. She was a...
Marjorie Ellen Edwards Crump
July 5, 2021
Mrs. Marjorie Ellen Edwards Crump, 93, of Elberton Highway, Hartwell, wife of the late Wayne Eugene Crump, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Crump was born in Hickory, NC on February 28, 1928, daughter of the late Jim Frank Edwards and Daisy Ellen Worthen Edwards. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and of the...
Luann Denise Loggins
July 4, 2021
Mrs. Luann Denise Partain Loggins, 56 passed away Sunday, July 4th 2021 in Hiawassee, GA. Born in Washington GA January 4, 1965, She was a daughter of Nevada Ford, and Marvin Partain. Survivors include her husband Calvin Loggins, daughters; Pauline Haynes, Cassie Gosnell, Amanda Gunter, and Kimberly Smith. Brother; Charlie Ford, son-in-laws; Shane Haynes, Danny Gosnell, Josh Gunter, and Chris...
Peter Dennis Shea
July 3, 2021
Mr. Peter Dennis Shea, 80, of Elberton, passed away July 3, 2021 at his home with family by his side.A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Herman and Eileen Curtain Shea.Pete, as he was known, was retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, where he had been in management. He had been married to Jane Deener...
Peggy Sue Weaver Franklin
July 3, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Sue Weaver Franklin, 66, of Sandy Cross Road, Lexington, wife of Jeffery Robert Franklin, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Franklin was born in Athens on January 3, 1955, daughter of the late Oren and Mary Lou Carter Weaver. She was retired from the textile industry. Survivors, in addition to her husband, Jeffery...
Reba Ruth Webb Willingham
July 3, 2021
Reba Ruth Webb Willingham, 89, died July 3, 2021. Born in Carroll County, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Homer Cleaven Webb and Emma Lou Pare Webb. She was retired from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and had previously worked at Goodwill in Newnan. Local survivors include her daughter, Julie Hill of Danielsville; grandson, Heath and Lynn Hill; four great-grandchildren;...
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