Obituaries
Thomas Randal Shirley
November 13, 2024
Mr. Thomas ‘Randal’ Shirley, 60, of S. Broad Street, Bowman, husband of Debbie Vickery Shirley, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his residence, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Royston on June 12, 1964, Randal was the third of six children born to Billy Samuel Shirley and Novil Cobb Shirley, and was a 1982 graduate of...
Jack Terrell Vickery
November 13, 2024
Mr. Jack Terrell Vickery, 74, of Myrtle Street, Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Avery Village in Winterville following a brief illness.
The only child of the late Jack Gipson Vickery and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Vickery, Jack was born on January 18, 1950 in Elberton, where he lived all of his life. He was a 1968 graduate of...
Leonard Hoyt Martin, Jr.
November 11, 2024
Mr. Leonard Hoyt Martin, Jr., 65, of Royston, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Brown Health & Rehab.
Born on May 12, 1959, Mr. Martin was a son of the late Leonard Hoyt Martin, Sr. and Margaret Imojene Casey Martin. He was a retired machine operator.
Surviving are his one daughter, Stephanie Goodwin; two brothers: Eddie Flemming and Jeff Martin;...
Joanna Leigh Hughes Stowe
November 11, 2024
Mrs. Joanna Leigh Stowe, 44, of Bermuda Street, Royston, wife of 20 years to Michael Dexter Stowe, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Stowe was born in Royston on January 17, 1980, daughter of Timothy Hughes and the late Joan Brooks Jordan. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her husband and father, she...
Woodrow Harris Woodson
November 10, 2024
Mr. Woodrow Harris Woodson, 86, of Westminster, SC, husband of 64 to Joan Wilkins Woodson, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC.
Mr. Woodson was born in Washington, DC on August 24, 1938, son of the late Hamilton B. Woodson, Jr. and Florence Sewell Woodson. He was a retired hardware products salesman.
Surviving, in addition...
Mary Kathryn Hendrix Spratlin
November 8, 2024
Mary Kathryn Hendrix Spratlin, 74, of Winterville, wife of the late James Carlton Spratlin, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.
Born in Commerce on March 17, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Carlton Hendrix and Marion Faith Holbrook. She was a retired seamstress.
Surviving are her son, Glenn Noland Spratlin; son-in-law, David Smith; and five...
Judy McMullan Mitchell
November 7, 2024
Ms. Judy McMullan Mitchell, 66, of Smyrna, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her residence.
Judy was born in Elberton on April 27, 1958, daughter of Marion Jefferson McMullan and Carolyn Edwards McMullan. A woman of vibrant spirit and boundless love, Judy was known for her deep affection for her family, her passion for horses, and her ability to...
Terry Allen Bridges
November 6, 2024
Mr. Terry Allen Bridges, 80, of Washington, husband of Birder Mae Blackburn Bridges passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2024.
Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held 3PM, Sunday November 17 at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Mr. Terry Allen Bridges.
Marion Catherine Hendrick Moore Glenn
November 6, 2024
Catherine Moore Glenn, affectionately known as “Cootie”, died peacefully at the age of 93 on Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. A former resident of Athens Highway and Heard Drive, she had most recently been a resident of Magnolia Estates.
Marion Catherine Hendrick was born on the family farm in the Paoli Community of Comer, Madison County, GA,...
Mary Marlene King
November 4, 2024
Mrs. Mary Marlene Hill King, 83, of Richard King Road, Lavonia, wife of the late James Richard King, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. King was born in Hart County on November 12, 1940, daughter of the late Berter Floyd Hill and Myrtie Mae Segars Hill. She was retired from Avalon in Toccoa.
Surviving are her son...
Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady
November 3, 2024
On Sunday evening, November 3, 2024, Patricia Gail Hendrix Brady went to be with the Lord she so faithfully served. Trisha’s final days were spent in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 76 years old, and courageously fought pancreatic cancer for four weeks.
The only child of L.G. and Alvanell Coker...
Cadgene Burton
November 2, 2024
Mr. Cadgene Burton, 74, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Mr. Burton was born in Elberton on July 12, 1950, son of the late Robert Burton, Sr. and Effie Mae Rucker Willingham. He was retired from the granite industry where he worked in the polishing and shipping departments.
Surviving are his son, Mack Arthur...
William Sean Crawford
October 31, 2024
Mr. William ‘Sean’ Crawford, 54, of Thirteen Forks Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his residence.
Sean was born in Honolulu, HI on January 13, 1970, son of the late William Harold Crawford and Vivian Geraldine “Gerry” Lane Rowland. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are two sons: Dillon Crawford and Ryan Crawford;...
Ethan Parker Carnes
October 31, 2024
Mr. Ethan Parker Carnes, 27, of Montevideo Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Parker was born in Elberton on April 29, 1997, son of James Donald “Jamie” Carnes and Kristie Scoggins Callaway. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and attended Rock Branch Baptist Church. Parker...
Thomas Randolph Willoughby
October 30, 2024
Thomas (Tommy) Randolph Willoughby, 62, of Carlton, GA, passed away on October 30, 2024. Born on December 6, 1961, Tommy spent his formative years attending Elbert Co High School, and later pursued a career as a sandblaster in Elbert County.
Known for his humor, love, and selflessness, Tommy was a devoted fan of the University of Georgia, passionately following their football...
Rachel Gertrude O'Neal Dobson
October 28, 2024
Mrs. Rachel Gertrude O’Neal Dobson, 91, of Marietta, GA, wife of 61 years to the late Glenn Julian Dobson, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA.
Mrs. Dobson was born in Dallas, GA on March 28, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph Edward O’Neal and Ida Bell Haney O’Neal. She was a Master Cosmetologist...
Angela Marie Carey Pullian
October 27, 2024
Mrs. Angela Marie Carey Pullian, 51, of Highway 172 West, Bowman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta with her husband, John, at her side.
Born in Royston on October 6, 1973, Angie was the only child of the late William Theodore Carey and Nancy Darlena Moon Carey. She was a 1992 graduate...
J. Howard Salter
October 26, 2024
With great sadness, the family of Pastor J. Howard Salter, announce his passing. He finished his earthly race on October 26, 2024, the day before his 49th birthday, at his family property, near Elberton, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He loved fiercely and in the end, his heart gave out. He and...
Martha Marie Hyde Dixon
October 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Martha Marie Dixon (Marie/Ree/Nana) announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 89. Marie was a wife to Doug Dixon and mother of four children, and grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She and Doug were married in their hometown of Elberton, Georgia in 1955...
James Richard Benafield
October 25, 2024
Mr. James Richard Benafield, 72, of Fork Creek Rd. Bowman, GA passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Benafield was born January 16, 1952 in Jacksonville, NC to Charles Henry Benafield, Sr. and Narcy Palmetto Crews Benafield. He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran serving from July 6, 1970 to May 28, 1975.
He is...
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