Obituaries
James Allen Deas, Sr.
Dec 6, 2023
Mr. James `Allen’ Deas, Sr. 91, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Mr. Deas was born July 2, 1932 in Augusta, GA to Frank Deas and Mamie Johnson Deas.
Allen was a man whose life was filled with love for his family, bringing them deep joy. He was a proud Georgia Bulldog fan, who also had...
Ferlin Wayne Smith
Dec 5, 2023
Ferlin Wayne Smith, 56, of Elberton, died peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Ferlin was born in Royston on March 22, 1967, the second of five children of Johnny Wayne Smith and Sharon Dean Moon Smith. He worked in the construction and granite industries, and is most remembered from his...
Wade Haley
Nov 30, 2023
Mr. Franklin Wade Haley, 53, of Carlton, GA passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA.
Wade was born in Athens, GA on November 23, 1970, son of Jimmy Haley of Carlton, and the late Bobbie Fortson Haley. He was a sales associate having worked at Franklin Guns Shop and...
Carlene Margaret Capobianco
Nov 30, 2023
Carlene Margaret Capobianco, born in Winchester, MA on September 25, 1950, entered into rest at her home in Elberton, GA on November 30, 2023, at the age of 73.She worked as a real estate investor and most recently retired as manager from Home Depot. Carlene was an avid equestrian, but most importantly a proud mother and grandmother.Surviving are her children: Carl Michael...
Gloria Ann Edwards Childs
Nov 28, 2023
Mrs. Gloria Ann Edwards Childs, 83, of Childston Drive, Elberton, wife of Roger Owen Childs, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Childs was born in Elberton on April 10, 1940, the second of four children of George Wallace Edwards, Sr. and Marjorie Lucyle Dye Edwards. She was a bookkeeper having worked for many granite...
Pearlie Mae Hunter Cureton
Nov 27, 2023
Mrs. Pearlie Mae Hunter Cureton, 84, of Elberton, GA was born on June 3, 1939, to the late Mr. George Gaines and the late Ms. Vinnie Hunter. She was called to glory on November 27, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
She was married to the late Mr. Jimmy Thomas Cureton, to this union five cildren were born. She...
George Thomas Oglesby, Jr.
Nov 27, 2023
George Thomas “Tom” Oglesby, Jr. entered into rest in the comfort of his Elberton, Georgia residence on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 5:30a.m., the time in which he usually left for work. He was 78.
Born on Halloween 1945, Tom completed the George T. and Josephine Oglesby family, joining two older sisters, Ethel and Marcia. Having lived most of his...
Carol Lee Greiner Seymour
Nov 27, 2023
Ms. Carol Lee Greiner Seymour, 80, of Elberton, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Magnolia Estates.
Born in Savannah on August 27, 1943, Carol moved to Atlanta at the age of 8 after her father’s untimely death. She was proud to have grown up in Atlanta where she graduated from Henry Grady High School in 1961. Following high...
Margaret Kathryn Anderson
Nov 26, 2023
Anyone hoping to secure the recipes for Mammaw’s famous cakes, cookies or pies is now out of the loop, unless you got them before today. Kathryn Ellenburg Anderson, better known more affectionately by family as Mammaw or by the Harper’s family as Ma, Doodle Bug, Sally or SweetPea, has transitioned peacefully for her eternal date with glory on Sunday, November...
Rev. Phillip Lee Hart
Nov 25, 2023
Rev. Phillip Lee Hart, 94, of Dr. George Ward Road, Elberton, GA, husband of the late Leila Inez Campbell Hart, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Reared in Iva, SC, Pastor Hart was born in Anderson, SC on August 18, 1929, son of the late Robert Lee Hart and Rosa Bell Dutton Hart. He was saved at the age...
Caldon Vastine Evans Partain Webb
Nov 23, 2023
Mrs. Caldon Vastine Evans Partain Webb, 83, of Brewers Mill Road, Elberton, wife of Homer Talmadge Webb, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Webb was born in Elbert County on October 30, 1940, daughter of the late Luther Alexander Evans and Lois Frankie Black Evans Pless. She worked as a nurse’s aide in...
Johnny Russell Davis
Nov 22, 2023
Mr. Johnny Russell Davis, 79, of Davids Home Church Rd. Comer, GA passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Davis was born November 4, 1944 in Jefferson, GA to Claude Davis and Novie Turpin Davis. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served in the Vietnam War and Korean War where he...
Wayne Thomas Bridges
Nov 19, 2023
Mr. Wayne Thomas Bridges, 81, of Elberton, husband of 34 years to Deborah Bishop Bridges, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Heardmont Health Care Center.
Wayne was born in Elberton on October 8, 1942, son of the late W.T. Bridges and Zelma Lee "Nig" Smith Fry. He was a veteran having proudly served in the United States...
Randall Grant Brady
Nov 18, 2023
Mr. Randall Grant Brady, 83, of Harmony Road, Elberton, husband of 60 years to Margaret Anne Eavenson Brady, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Landmark Hospital in Athens.
Randall was born in Elberton on April 21, 1940, son of the late Grant Elijah Brady and Hazel Attaway Brady. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and...
Marilyn B. "Lyn" Couch
Nov 17, 2023
Mrs. Marilyn B. "Lyn" Couch, 77, of Hard Cash Road, Dewy Rose, wife of Russel Couch, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at her residence.
Lyn was born in Albany on October 30, 1946, daughter of the late Sallie Mae Gilliam McClure. She was a homemaker and also worked in the bakery at BiLo.
Survivors, in addition...
LaDonna Garrett Phelps
Nov 16, 2023
LaDonna Lynn Phelps, 64, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her residence.
LaDonna was born the daughter of Leon and Lillian Reynolds Garrett on January 16, 1959 in Elberton, Georgia.
She was a graduate of Elbert County High School. LaDonna went on to attend Athens Technical School and received her nursing degree.
She was a...
Carol Irene Chambers
Nov 16, 2023
Mrs. Carol Irene Bruce Chambers, 63, of Country Manor Lane, Elberton, GA passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Chambers was born August 28, 1960 in Dekalb County, GA to Eugene Newton Bruce and Elise Syrell Meyerholtz Bruce.
She is survived her husband: William Michael Chambers; daughter: Jennifer Michelle Bruce of Covington, GA; sisters: Sherry Carroll, Connie...
Christopher William Fleming
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Christopher William Fleming, 28, of Hillwood Dr. Danielsville, GA passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from injuries sustained from a automobile accident.
Mr. Fleming was born May 26, 1995 in Athens, GA to Christopher Ray Fleming and Angela Knight. He worked previously in the manufacturing industry with Evergreen.
He is survived by his mother and dad: Angela Knight and...
Brian James Looney
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Brian James Looney, age 62, of Bowman, Georgia quickly and peacefully entered into rest on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, following a sudden cardiac event. Brian was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 15, 1961, and moved around following his military dad’s career. The family finally settled in Rock Hill, South Carolina where Brian graduated from Rock Hill High School...
Shirley Jean Norman Floyd
Nov 14, 2023
Mrs. Shirley ‘Jean’ Norman Floyd, 75, of Sanders Road, Dewy Rose, wife of 50 years to the late Darrell Bailey Floyd, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at home following a battle with cancer.
Jean was born in Elberton on March 18, 1948, daughter of the late Reginald Bond Norman and Ruth Adams Alexander Norman. She was a...
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