Obituaries
Thomas Stewart Summerlin
June 28, 2020
Mr. Thomas Stewart Summerlin, 57, of Spring St. Washington, GA passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. Mr. Summerlin was born August 28, 1962 in Atlanta, GA to Joe Thomas Summerlin and Marilyn Anne Wilson Summerlin. He was of the Baptist Faith, loved family get togethers and fishing and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his mother: Marilyn...
Richard Lamar "Bug" Dye
June 27, 2020
Richard Lamar Dye, known as “Bug”, was born on January 19, 1967, to Frances Ann Dye Walton and the late Charles Hamm and the late Robert L. Walton in Elberton, Georgia. He gained his wings on June 27, 2020, in Elberton. “Bug” graduated from Elbert County High School where he served in the band for several years. He served in...
Thomas David Fulghum
June 27, 2020
Mr. Thomas David Fulghum, 64, of Moreland Way, Hapeville, GA passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Grady Hospital. Mr. Fulghum was born September 16, 1955 in Toccoa, GA to Holland Ray Fulghum and Estelle Hill Fulghum Kirkley. He was the manager of Ace Hardware where he worked for 30 years. He is survived by siblings: Johnny Fulghum of Canon,...
Anita Sue Moon Roberts
June 26, 2020
Ms. Anita Sue Moon Roberts, 64, of Bakers Ferry Road, Elberton, well known and loved clerk at Kenny’s Korner Store for many years, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at her residence. Anita was born in Elberton on September 20, 1955, daughter of the late James Alex Moon and Cora Lou Young Moon Greer, and step-daughter of the late...
Blanche Smith Fegans
June 25, 2020
Ms. Ottis 'Blanche' Smith Fowler Hammond Fegans, 88, of Athens, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Ms. Fegans was born in Bowman on January 14, 1932, daughter of the late James Ottis Smith and Nellie Savannah Bryson Smith. She was the retired co-owner of Bridal Cake and Pastry Shop in...
Rollo Ramsey Walker
June 25, 2020
Mr. Rollo Ramsey Walker, 75, of Pleasant Hill Circle, Martin, GA passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home. Mr. Walker was born June 27, 1944 in Stephens County, GA to William Dewey "Red" Walker and Marie Kelly Walker. He was a retired carpenter and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966 where he made liquid oxygen for...
Roger Clark Craft
June 23, 2020
Mr. Roger Clark Craft, 80, of Elberton, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.A native of Elbert County, he was the son of the late Clark Howell and Callie Burden Craft.He retired from the U.S. Army after over twenty-one years of service, having served in Vietnam and being awarded many medals and a Purple Heart.He later...
Myrtle Inez O'Neal Rousey
June 23, 2020
Mrs. Myrtle Inez O’Neal Rousey, 97, of Delhi Road, Tignall, wife of the late James Ellis Rousey, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the residence of her great-granddaughter. Mrs. Rousey was born in Dallas, GA on August 4, 1922, daughter of the late Joseph Edward O’Neal and Ida Bell Haney O’Neal. She was a homemaker and a member...
Jimmy East
June 23, 2020
Mr. James Houston "Jimmy" East, 56, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, GA passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home. Mr. East was born February 27, 1964 in Griffin, GA to Howard East, Sr. and Frankie D. Ray East. He is survived by a son: Michael Tanksley of Lamar, GA; brother: Michael Croas of Elberton, GA; and grandchildren: Joseph...
Dallas Dean Abendroth
June 22, 2020
Mr. Dallas Dean Abendroth, 78, Elberton, husband of 57 years to Charlotte Ellen Bisset Abendroth, went to be with Lord on Monday, June 22, 2020, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dallas was born in Effingham, Illinois on August 4, 1941, son of the late Dean Steele Abendroth and Electa Elina Lee Abendroth. He was a member of Arlington...
Zoah Lucindy Chandler Malcom
June 20, 2020
Mrs. Zoah Lucindy Chandler Malcom, 80, of Hull, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Northridge Medical Center. Mrs. Malcom was born in Miami, Florida, daughter of the late James Roy Chandler and Mary Alice Biggers Chandler. She was a secretary having retired from Kelly Workshop in Athens and a member of the Danielsville Congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...
Joseph James Goletz
June 20, 2020
Mr. Joseph James Goletz, 64, of Montevideo Rd. Elberton, GA passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Anmed Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Mr. Goletz was born August 6, 1955 in Hamtramck, MI to Walter Goletz and Marion Thornton Goletz. He is survived by his wife: Shaye Black Goletz, children and their spouses Angie Arnone, Traci and Paul Kings, Autumn...
Annie Lou Woodall
June 19, 2020
Ms. Annie Lou Woodall, 82, of Cook St. Elberton, GA passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. Ms. Woodall was born July 20, 1937 in Elberton, GA to W.F. Woodall and Mamie Lou Ross Woodall. She was a member of Elberton Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from the textile industry. She is survived by a niece and her husband: Julie...
Dennis Carl Anderson
June 18, 2020
Mr. Dennis Carl Anderson, 80, of Royston Highway, Royston, GA passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mr. Anderson was born May 28, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Martin Anderson and Marie Klopf Anderson. Dennis was a loving husband, father, papa, and friend to many. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and coaching. He volunteered his time...
Lisa Gail Bell
June 17, 2020
Mrs. Lisa Gail Barnes Bell, 58, Elberton, Georgia, wife of Jack T. Bell, transitioned to her Heavenly home on June 17, 2020. A native of Greenwood, South Carolina, and born November 29, 1961, Lisa was the daughter of Eugene Clark and Loretta Taylor Barnes.She attended Elbert County Comprehensive High School and received a GED in 1996. After 22 years of...
Charlotte Mae Mummert Wishard
June 17, 2020
Charlotte Mae Mummert Wishard, 99, died at home in Elberton, GA on June 17, 2020. Daughter of the late Luther M. and Leila Gail Fortney Mummert, she was born in Bino, PA on August 21, 1920. She was of the Methodist faith and a retired factory worker. Charlotte enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and playing cards, and dearly loved her four-legged buddy...
Eva Lou Bagwell Gable
June 16, 2020
Mrs. Eva Lou Bagwell Gable, 92, of Sorrow Patterson Road, Colbert, wife of the late William Sidney Gable, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Gable was born in Gainesville on December 29, 1927, daughter of the late Nathan Garland Bagwell and Mamie England Bagwell. She was a former cotton mill employee and retired from the...
Thomas William "Bill" Adams
June 13, 2020
Mr. Thomas William "Bill" Adams, 84, of Wildcat Bridge Road, Danielsville, husband of the late Peggy Montez Graham Edmonds Adams, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born on February 2, 1936, son of the late Charles Edward Adams and Ellen Fortson Adams. He was a retired iron worker and a member...
Lorene E. Troup
June 13, 2020
Mrs. Lorene E. Troup, age 96, of Elberton, formerly of Pooler, passed away June 13, 2020. Lorene has lived in Pooler since 1957, serving as the office manager at Pooler Visitor’s Center. She was a member of Win One Sunday School Class and the choir at First Baptist Church of Pooler. She is survived by her niece, Delores (Dwight) Morgan,...
Marshall Joseph Smith, V
June 12, 2020
Mr. Marshall Joseph Smith, V, 96, of Fairview Farms Circle, Lavonia, husband of 20 years to Jeanette Darlene “Jani” Smith, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Smith was born in Washington, DC on May 14, 1924, son of the late Marshall Joseph Smith, IV and Edna Quade Smith. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having...
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