Obituaries
James Robert Zanders
Nov 13, 2023
The hour glass, with its sands of time, has slowly but surely spilled its contents, and with the passing of the last grain of sand on Monday morning, November 13, 2023, went the life of James Robert Zanders, who was fondly known as Bob or Robert. He was born on August 7, 1930, in Elberton, Georgia to Jessie and George...
Doris Floyd Fortson
Nov 12, 2023
Mrs. Doris Floyd Fortson, 91, of Elberton, GA passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Overlook in Toccoa, GA. Mrs. Fortson was born in Canon, GA on April 27, 1932, daughter of the late Ernest Floyd and the late Maude Hall Floyd. She was a retired clerk having worked for Elberton Federal Savings and Loan Association. Mrs. Fortson...
Arlene Iris Hernandez Dickerson
Nov 12, 2023
Mrs. Arlene Iris Hernandez Dickerson, 43, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, wife of Robert Douglas "Doug" Dickerson, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Arlene was born December 20, 1979 in Augusta, GA to George Luis Hernandez, Sr. and Iris Fuentes Hernandez. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Arlene spent her early years being a homemaker raising her girls....
Larry Niel Saxon
Nov 12, 2023
Mr. Larry Niel Saxon, 75, of Saxon-Mattox Road, Carlton, husband of 51 years to the late Susie Laurel Dunn Saxon, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at his residence.
Larry was born in Oglethorpe County on July 23, 1948, son of the late J.C. Saxon and Blanche Smith Saxon. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and...
Theresa Heard, Michael Tate, & Patricia Curreton
Nov 11, 2023
Theresa Bolton Heard, Michael Tate, & Patricia Curreton tragically passed away together on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in a house fire.
Pastor Theresa Ann Bolton was born on January 2, 1959, in Elberton GA to Raymond Bolton and Lucy Mae Bolton.
She graduated from Elbert County High School in 1977. She attended Anderson College in Anderson, SC, where she...
Beverly Jo Higginbotham
Nov 10, 2023
Mrs. Beverly Jo Howe Higginbotham, longtime resident of Elberton, GA entered into rest peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Brown Health & Rehab, with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was 78. Born in Wichita, KS, Beverly grew up in Lompoc, CA where she graduated high school with the class of 1963. In Georgia, she worked...
Louis James Cleghorne
Nov 9, 2023
Mr. Louis James Cleghorne, 57, of Seymour Road, Bowman, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence.
Louis was born in Royston on July 3, 1966, and had lived most of his life in Bowman. Prior to becoming disabled, he worked in the construction industry as a house framer. He had been a member of Rehoboth Baptist...
David Elbert Ray
Nov 8, 2023
David Elbert Ray passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Fellowship Home of Cordelia Manor at the age of 82.
Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Claude Elbert Ray, Sr. and Frances Irene Gaines Ray. He was the youngest of ten children and has one surviving sister, Linda Ray. He was a graduate of...
Nicky Doyle Sanders
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Nicky Doyle Sanders, 64, a respected member of the community of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 6, 2023, in Athens, GA.
He was born in Chester County, SC to Forest and Earleen Sanders. Nick’s life was an extraordinary journey marked by boundless passion for those that he loved. He was a beloved...
William Roland "Billy" Rice
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. William Roland “Billy” Rice, 81, of Clairmont Avenue, Elberton, husband of 46 years to the late Patrica Lee Johnson Rice, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
A lifelong resident of Elbert County, Billy was born on January 27, 1942, the fifth of seven children of Ralph Carlis Rice,...
Pressley Gene Swilling
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Pressley Gene "Dugar" Swilling, 73, of Cedar Street, Elberton, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Swilling was born July 5, 1950 in Anderson, SC to James Bernice "Barney" Swilling and Arietta Rebecca Moon Swilling. He was a member of Elberton Church of God and was a retired stone cutter. He loved spending time with...
Ina Ruth Johnson DePalma Madden
Nov 6, 2023
Mrs. Ina Ruth Johnson DePalma Madden, age 93, life long resident of Elberton, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, November 6, 2023, at Magnolia Estates.
Born in Elberton on March 30, 1930, she was the fifth of seven children born to John Thomas Johnson, Jr., and Annie Ruth Warren Johnson. Ina married Camillo DePalma, Jr. (March 19,...
Thomas Jerry "Tommy" Giles
Nov 5, 2023
Mr. Thomas Jerry “Tommy” Giles, 62, of Gordon Road, Lexington, entered into rest on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his residence.
Tommy was born in Perry on December 13, 1960, son of Louella Tate Mattox and the late Jerry Giles. He worked as a tankerman on the Mississippi River for many years and later worked in the construction industry. Tommy...
Anye Garcia Rodriguez
Nov 4, 2023
Anye Garcia Rodriguez, age 58, of Elberton, formerly of Gwinnett, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. The family is planning a private service at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at, www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.
Larry Stephen King
Nov 4, 2023
Larry Stephen King, age 78 of Dunwoody, GA, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 4, 2023, with his precious daughters and his loving wife beside him.
Larry was born, April 4, 1945 in Elberton, Ga to the late Mazelle Guest and James Timothy King.
Larry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lisa; daughters Blair Gulley ( Carl...
Diane McKinney Howington
Nov 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane McKinney Howington, a beloved member of the Commerce, Georgia community. Diane peacefully departed this world on November 4, 2023, at the age of 75, in Elberton Georgia. She was born on February 21, 1948, in Commerce Georgia to the late Sarah Embrick and William Henry McKinney. Diane was preceded...
Betty Roberts Payne
Nov 3, 2023
Betty Roberts Payne, age 76, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Betty was born in Elberton to the late Charles Roberts and Frances Ridgeway Roberts. She grew up at Elberton First Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Jinny Reagan; granddaughter, Summer...
John Edward Bundrick
Nov 3, 2023
John Edward Bundrick, 62, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday November 2, 2023 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born on January 26, 1961, in Royston, GA, he was the husband of Evelyn Hughes, he was the son of the late Robert Bundrick and Annie Bundrick, he was a front-end loader operator at American Concrete.
He is survived by his...
Shelby Jean Scarborough
Nov 2, 2023
Shelby Jean Scarborough, age 82, of Elberton, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Anderson, South Carolina.
Shelby was born in Elbert County to the late Herman Jordan and Frances Leard Jordan. She was a member of Bethel E. Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Scarborough; five brothers; and one...
Bobby Lee Allen
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Bobby Lee Allen, 76, of Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2023.
Mr. Allen was born on October 18, 1947, in Elberton, GA to Frank Allen and Crola Mae Bowman Allen Rucker. He was a retired residential office manager.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law: Thomas Frank Allen and Wanda Allen of Elberton,...
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