Obituaries

Loretta Graham Escoe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Annie Ruth Harris Richardson

Annie Ruth Harris Richardson

July 3, 2021

Mrs. Annie Ruth Harris Richardson, 85, of Athens Highway, Elberton, wife of Charles Woodford Richardson, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Richardson was born in Elberton on September 16, 1935, daughter of the late William Ogburn Harris and Mary Lou Sorrow Harris. She was retired from the Elbert County School System Food Service Department...

Lara Alaina Carey

Lara Alaina Carey

July 2, 2021

Miss Lara Alaina Carey, 40, of Milton Street, Lavonia, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Miss Carey was born in Athens on November 16, 1980, daughter of Sandra Elizabeth Berryman Graybill and the late Stanley Drew Carey. She worked as a caretaker for the elderly and in the restaurant industry. Survivors, in addition...

Barry Leland Phillips

Barry Leland Phillips

July 1, 2021

Mr. Barry Leland Phillips, 72, of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital. following a sudden illness. Mr. Phillips was born in Elberton on June 3, 1949, son of the late Haskell Phillips and Sarah Nell “Sabie” Anderson Philips. He was a retired welder having worked for Flour Daniel in Greenville, SC. Survivors include his...

Reese "Pete" Grover Porterfield

Reese "Pete" Grover Porterfield

July 1, 2021

Mr. Reese Grover "Pete" Porterfield, 86, of Moores Lane, Comer, GA passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Porterfield was born August 24, 1934, in Danielsville, GA to Richard D. Porterfield and Audie Eberhardt Porterfield. He was a member of Comer United Methodist Church, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and was a retired mail carrier...