Obituaries

Kathryn "Kathy" Cook
September 15, 2021
Mrs. Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Cook, 79, of 3958 Cooter Creek, Elberton, GA, died Wednesday, September 15th at her home. Mrs. Cook, a native of Pennsylvania had lived in Elberton for many years. She was retired from her nursing career and from the army reserves and thoroughly loved being a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Elberton. Survivors include...
Tony Hover
September 14, 2021
Mr. Tony Hover, 62, of Elberton, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.A native of Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Irvin E. Hover and Dorothy Anderson Hover.In addition to his father, Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Sandy Hover. Tony was a faithful husband, father, son, brother and friend to all and never had an...
Zoras Thornton, Jr.
September 14, 2021
Mr. Zoras Thornton, Jr., 81, of Sanders Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Nancy Hart Nursing Home. Mr. Thornton was born April 21, 1940 in Hartwell, GA to Zoras Thornton, Sr. And Louise Porter Thornton. He was retired from the granite industry where he worked in the quarry division. He is survived by a daughter: Angela...
Albert Henry Mumpower
September 12, 2021
Mr. Albert Henry Mumpower, 74, of Elberton, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at home.The son of the late Albert and Rosemary Partridge Mumpower, he was born in Belair, Maryland on September 2, 1947. Mr. Mumpower served his country in the U.S. Army as an 11B20 Infantryman where he earned the National Defense Service Medal.After leaving the military, he worked...
Linda Faye Warren
September 12, 2021
Mrs. Linda Faye Warren, 60, of Hughes Dr. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Warren was born September 7, 1961 in Atlanta, GA to Mack Lee Swilling and Ruby Eleanor Swilling. She was a screen printing technician. She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law: Jeremy and Melissa Warren of Dewy Rose, GA, Mark...
Larry David Cobb
September 12, 2021
Mr. Larry David Cobb, 57, of Anderson Hwy. Elberton, GA passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his home. Mr. Cobb was born October 15, 1963 in Hartwell, GA to Jessie Cobb and Ruby Brown Cobb. He is survived by his wife: Megan Marie Smith Cobb; sons: Chris Cobb of Eastanollee, GA, William Wiechulla of Eastanollee, GA; daughter: Katrina Shaffer...
Mary Ann Beggs
September 11, 2021
Mrs. Mary Ann Beggs, 76, of Elberton, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2021. Mary Ann was born in Elberton, daughter of the late “Papa” John H. and “Mama” Mary Scarborough.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 51 years, Jerry Beggs.Mary Ann retired from the Elbert County School System after working...
Michael David Nation
September 10, 2021
Mr. Michael David Nation, 69, of Onnie Colquitt Rd. Crawford, GA passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. Mr. Nation was born February 24, 1952 in Athens, GA to John Henry Nation and Mary Louise Whelless Nation. He attended Sandy Cross Baptist Church and was a retired steel worker. He is survived his wife: Cheryl Sue Moss Nation;...
James Luther Steadman
September 10, 2021
Mr. James Luther Steadman, 89, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. James wa born in Decatur, GA to the late Willie Steadman and Gladys Worthy Steadman. In earlier years James made his home in Decatur but most recently lived in Commerce, GA. He was a retired automotive mechanic and a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. James left...
Nancy Denise Hayes
September 9, 2021
Ms. Nancy Denise Hayes, 50, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Hayes was a native of Anderson, South Carolina, and was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Nelms.She worked as both a secretary and a sandblaster in the granite industry. Ms. Hayes is survived by her sons: Justin Hayes and his fiancé,...
Barbara Sue Butler
September 8, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Sue Madden Butler, 83, of Elberton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Butler was born in Elberton, daughter of the late Hugh Dorsey Madden and Lula Jane Hill Madden.She was a loving and devoted mother, and enjoyed caring for her family.Her daughters feel blessed to have been able to share...
Margaret Louise Maxwell
September 7, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Louise Fouts Maxwell, 92, of Maxwell Farm Rd. Dewy Rose, GA passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Mrs. Maxwell was born January 28, 1929 in Fulton County, GA to William Edgar Fouts and Velva Cleo Clark Fouts. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, attended Berry College and was a retired bookkeeper. She is survived by...
Lori Johnson Mayhue
September 4, 2021
Mrs. Lori “Lucy” Johnson Mayhue, 55, of Jaudon Road, Elberton, wife of 33 years to William Lee Mayhue, entered into rest on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Lori Ramona Johnson was born in Athens on January 4, 1966, daughter of the late David Payton “Big Dave” Johnson and Frances Moina “Mo” Mathews...
Kathy Parker Hall
September 4, 2021
Mrs. Kathy Parker Hall, 61, of Elizabeth St. Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mrs. Hall was born June 6, 1960 in Winder, GA to William E. “Red” Parker and Ernestine Wiggins Parker. She was an office manager of Floyd Farms for 10 years. Kathy graduated from Winder Barrow High School in 1977...
James "Jimmy" Roger Bowie, Sr.
September 4, 2021
Mr. James “Jimmy” Roger Bowie, Sr., 73, of Double Bridges Rd., Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA. Mr. Bowie was born January 13, 1948 in Abbeville, SC to James “Pete” Nueffer Bowie and Maggie Evelyn Beauford Bowie. He was a member of Compassion Church of Hartwell, an ordained minister, an office...
Walter Arthur Hall, Jr.
September 3, 2021
Mr. Walter Arthur Hall, Jr., 65, of Hartwell Hwy. Elberton, GA passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Hospital. Mr. Hall was born October 2, 1955 in Elberton, GA to Walter Arthur Hall, Sr. and Berthene Shead Booth. Walter’s greatest desire was to be a Marine. He joined the United States Marine Corps in the early 1970’s....
James William Rogers
September 1, 2021
Mr. James William Rogers, 77, of Midway Dr. Lavonia, GA passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home. Mr. Rogers was born March 24, 1944 in Jefferson County, KY to Hubert Rogers and Minnie Welch Rogers. He was a retired hotel and convenience store manager and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by daughters: Heather Lake of Lavonia,...
Richard Lanier "Rickey" Johnson
August 31, 2021
Mr. Richard Lanier “Rickey” Johnson, 65, of Bakers Ferry Road, Elberton, husband of Patti Childs Johnson, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Rickey was born in Elberton on June 27, 1956, son of Fan Scarborough Johnson and the late Billy Ostell Johnson, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Byron Kent Johnson. He...
Jimmy Lee Bassett
August 30, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Lee Bassett, 42, of Westchester Dr. Athens, GA passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home. Mr. Bassett was born March 13, 1979 in Fulton County, GA to James Francis Bassett and Betty Barret Bassett. He was a forklift operator with GA Recycling Group. He is survived by his fiancé Bobbie McDevitt; son: JimmyLee Bassett, daughters: Summer...
Mark Anthony Williams
August 29, 2021
Mr. Mark Anthony Williams, 60, of Elberton, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence. Mark was born in Royston on August 25, 1961, son of Carol Seawright Williams and the late Harold Lee Williams. He worked in the granite industry as a polisher. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his daughters: Julian and Barron Busby, Reanna...
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