Obituaries
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;...
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
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
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
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...
Edna 'Scheryl' Oglesby Ray
July 1, 2021
Mrs. Edna ‘Scheryl’ Oglesby Ray, 77, of Woodyard Road, Elberton, wife of 53 years to the late Billy Douglas Ray, entered into rest suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Ray was born in Royston on December 17, 1943, daughter of the late Ed and Charlene Dickerson Oglesby. “MIss Scheryl”, as she was affectionately known,...
Daryl Lynn Sims
July 1, 2021
Mr. Daryl Lynn "Meathead" Sims, 62, of Andrew Dr. Washington, GA passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Sims was born September 18, 1958 in Atlanta, GA to Ernie Hartfield Sims and Gracie Mae Jordan Sims. He worked with Hertz Rental Car since the age 18. He is survived by daughter: Karnetta J. Sims of...
Earnest Lee "Jack" Rucker
June 28, 2021
Mr. Earnest Lee “Jack” Rucker, 90, of Whites Chapel Road, Elberton, husband of the late Sallie Gibbs Rucker, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Rucker was born in Dewy Rose on March 10, 1931, son of the late Dillard Rucker and Leola Rucker, and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed at...
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