Obituaries

Ronald Lewis Jordan

Ronald Lewis Jordan

June 7, 2020

Mr. Ronald Lewis Jordan, 73, of Hartwell Highway, Elberton, husband of 54 years to Virginia Ann Crider Jordan, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his residence. Ronald was born in Royston on May 16, 1947, son of the late Bodie Lee Jordan and Nettie Turman Jordan. He was the owner/operator of Jordan’s Granite Company and an avid outdoorsman...

Kent Burke

Kent Burke

June 6, 2020

Mr. Steven Kent Burke, 57, of Covington Bridge Rd., Fairmount, GA passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mr. Burke was born June 11, 1962 in New York, New York to Clarence Burke and Mary Lou Treadway Burke. He was a retired painter. He is survived by his daughters: Noca Roxanne Allen and Carecus Demond Allen of Elberton, GA, Sarah Ashley...

Lucille Turner Ouzts

Lucille Turner Ouzts

June 4, 2020

Mrs. Lucille Turner Ouzts of Elberton, age 98, passed away peacefully on June 4 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.Mrs. Ouzts was born September 12, 1921 in Hazard, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Calvin Turner and Rose Lillie Graham Turner. She received a Nursing degree from Berea College and upon graduation joined the U.S. Army as a Nurse Lieutenant during World...

Elizabeth Jane Miller

Elizabeth Jane Miller

June 4, 2020

Elizabeth Jane Miller, born in Elberton on September 22, 1973, died at home in Murfreesboro, TN on June 4, 2020. She was 46. The oldest daughter of James Cleveland Miller, II and Carmelita Burnham Anderson Miller, Elizabeth was 3rd Honor Graduate of the 1992 graduating class at Elbert County High School. She furthered her education at Mercer University (MU), University...

Jerry Allen Hulme Sr.

Jerry Allen Hulme Sr.

June 3, 2020

Mr. Jerry Allen Hulme, Sr., age 73 a resident of Peachtree Road in Elberton, Ga., went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, June 3, 2020 at home. He was born on January 22, 1947 in Elberton to the late Daniel Osborn Hulme and Janie Warren Hulme. He was retired from construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was...

John Winfield Carson, Sr.

John Winfield Carson, Sr.

June 3, 2020

Mr. John Winfield Carson, Sr., 67, of Poplar Springs Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Wednesday June 3, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Carson was born September 10, 1952 in Lewistown, PA to Charles and Patricia Carson. He was a retired stocker from Quality Foods. He is survived by daughters: Jessica Deleon of Elberon, GA, Joyce Carson of Springdale,...

Thomas Wayne Williams

Thomas Wayne Williams

June 3, 2020

Mr. Thomas Wayne Williams, 75, of Comer, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Cobb Health and Rehabiliton Center in Comer. Mr. Williams was born on February 18, 1945, son of the late J.C. “Vernon” Williams and Flora Hattie Davis Williams, and was also preceded in death by his siblings: Bobby Joe Williams, Gearld Junior Williams, and Elise Williams...

Jerry Allen Hulme

Jerry Allen Hulme

June 3, 2020

This obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the Hulme family. The Berry Funeral Home family extends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family. All online condolences will be forwarded to the family. Mr. Jerry Allen Hulme, Sr., age 73 a resident of Peachtree Road in Elberton, Ga., went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, June...

Alice A. Mullikin

Alice A. Mullikin

June 2, 2020

Alice A. Mullikin, age 96, of Magnolia Estates Assisted Living, Elberton, GA. and a former longtime resident of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Mrs. Mullikin is the widow of the late Robert A. Mullikin of Anderson, SC. She is survived by one granddaughter, Tanya M. Dunsworth of Dunedin, FL and one grandson, Keith Mullikin of Tampa,...

Shelby Jean Cole Cothran

Shelby Jean Cole Cothran

June 2, 2020

Mrs. Shelby Jean Cole Cothran, 80, of Ruckersville Circle, Elberton, wife of 45 years to James Charles “Jimmy” Cothran, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Cothran was born in Starr, SC on December 10, 1939, daughter of the late Henry J. Cole and Minnie Yeargin Cole. She had worked as a spinner in the textile...

Alice Andrews Mullikin

Alice Andrews Mullikin

June 2, 2020

Alice A. Mullikin, age 96, of Magnolia Estates Assisted Living, Elberton, GA. and a former longtime resident of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Mrs. Mullikin is the widow of the late Robert A. Mullikin of Anderson, SC. She is survived by one granddaughter, Tanya M. Dunsworth of Dunedin, FL and one grandson, Keith Mullikin of Tampa,...

Michael Leroy Breazeale

Michael Leroy Breazeale

May 31, 2020

Michael Leroy Breazeale, 66, of Elberton, died at his home on May 31, 2020. He was the son of the late Stephen Breazeale, Jr. and Betty Ruth Burriss Breazeale. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Stephen Breazeale, III of Texas and Rodney Breazeale of Calhoun Falls, SC. He is survived by several nieces...

Willie Mae Tate Wilbon

Willie Mae Tate Wilbon

May 30, 2020

Mrs. Willie Mae Tate Wilbon, 85, of Oglesby Boulevard, Elberton, wife of 63 years to the late Joe Wilbon, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson. Mrs. Wilbon was born in Elberton on April 27, 1935, daughter of the late Josh Tate and Roxy Rucker Tate. She was a member of Rose Hill...

Lennox Lewis Peppers

Lennox Lewis Peppers

May 29, 2020

Baby Boy Lennox Lewis Peppers, 8 weeks old, went to Heaven on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his residence. Baby Lennox was born at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on Monday, April 6, 2020, to proud parents Adam Lee Byerly and Carrie Jill Peppers. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his siblings: Landri, Jaydence, Raina, and Kashton; grandfather and...

Janet Lynn Brown Jones

Janet Lynn Brown Jones

May 28, 2020

Mrs. Janet Lynn Brown Jones, 58, of N. Broad Street, Bowman, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at her residence. Janet was born in Iowa on July 21, 1961, daughter of Charles Brown, Jr. and the late Hilda Warnell Carter Brown. She had previously worked in the deli at Ingles of Hartwell, in housekeeping at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation...

Carol Ann Sartain

Carol Ann Sartain

May 28, 2020

Ms. Carol Ann Sartain, 61, of Colbert, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Carol was born in Athens on March 29, 1959, daughter of the late Stewart and Emma Lucille Belk Sartain. She was a special education educator. Survivors include her sons: Jonathon and his wife Sehr Shelton and Wesley Shelton; siblings: Judy...

Marjorie Hutto Brown

Marjorie Hutto Brown

May 27, 2020

Marjorie Brown Mrs. Marjorie Jo Hutto Brown, 86, of Elberton Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Hartwell Health & Rehab. Born on February 5, 1934 in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Julian Jo Hutto and Elizabeth Hammond Hutto.Mrs. Brown was a 1952 graduate from Elbert County High School and a teller at First...

Violet Nancy Dotson Parham

Violet Nancy Dotson Parham

May 27, 2020

Mrs. Violet Nancy Dotson Parham, 95, of Dewy Rose, wife of the late Carl Parham, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mrs. Parham was born in Ellijay on August 23, 1924, daughter of the late William James Dotson and Dessie Mae Pankey Dotson. She was a member of Believers Baptist Church and a former...

Thaddeus Charles Reese

Thaddeus Charles Reese

May 26, 2020

Thaddeus Charles “Tadd” Reese of Greensboro, GA, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020. He was born April 14, 1988, the youngest of six siblings. Born and raised in Morgan County GA, he was the son of Sammy and Vicky Reese of Good Hope. Tadd graduated from Morgan County High School in 2006 and worked in graphic design, as...

Robert Lewis Graham

Robert Lewis Graham

May 25, 2020

Robert Lewis Graham, age 85, of Lakemont, Georgia, was called to his heavenly home on May 25, 2020.   Robert was born on June 3, 1934, to the late Robert Beggs Graham and the late Frances Uge Graham. Robert was a Christian and was a member of the Clayton Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army...