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Mr. Earnest Truitt "Earnie" Parham, 84, husband of Brenda Rachel Brooks Parham, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at his residence following a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Elberton on January 17, 1937, to Omer Sanford Parham, Sr. and Jewell Frances Hall Parham. Mr. Parham retired from Bellsouth and AT&T after 30 years of service. In 1986 he opened his own business, Earnie's Communications. He provided communication services to local businesses for the next 30 years, retiring in 2016. He served his country in the Georgia National Guard and was a member and deacon of Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Parham is survived by his wife of 62 years, Brenda Rachel...

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; and four great-great-grandchildren, all of Madison County. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tim; daughter, Rebecca; and sister, Louise. A celebration of life was held for the family. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory...

Mr. Claude 'Vernon' Brown, 89, of Calhoun Falls, SC, died on Thursday. Mr. Brown was born in Calhoun Falls, son of the late Larry Brooks Brown and Rebecca Clyde Mattox Brown. He was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and a member of Calhoun Falls Pentecostal Holiness Church. Vernon was retired from the textile industry, having worked at Flexible Tubing in Abbeville and the Calhoun Falls Mill. He was an avid guitar player and enjoyed teaching people how to play. Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Imogene Segars Brown; daughter, Deborah (Preston) Evans; grandsons: Tony (Beverly) Evans, Chad (Kristina) Evans, and Brent Evans; great-grandchildren: Bree Plesko and Chase Plesko; and...

Elberton, GA - Mrs. Betty Jo Higginbotham Adams, 91, wife of Horace Adams, died June 17, 2021. The family is at the residence. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

ELBERTON, GA - David Paul Jones, 60, son of Delma Morrow Jones and the late Jimmy Jones, died June 4, 2021, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

Rick Cowart, 65, of Lexington died June 3, 2021. He is survived by: wife, Shevonda Ann Anglin Cowart; children: Mitchell Cowart, Lisa Cowart, Sarah Kate Brown (Kole); siblings: Bill Cowart (Evelyn), Terry Cowart (Kathy), Susan Cowart Patrick; three grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be Monday, June 7, at 7 o'clock at Welcome Avenue CH Church, 1140 Crawford-Smithonia Road, Crawford with visitation prior to the service from 5:00p.m. until 6:45p.m. The family is at their respective homes. Flowers will be accepted. Complete obituary at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ELBERTON, GA - Milton Clarke Dye, 82, husband of Kathy Johnson Dye, died May 21, 2021. Private funeral services were held with burial at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton.

Mrs. Loyce Callena Adams Malcom, age 104, of Adams Duncan Road, Hull, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Comer Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Malcom was born in Moultrie, Georgia, daughter of the late James Carlton Adams and Maude Keanum Adams. She was a homemaker who embodied every trait of a gracious southern woman. From her excellent baking and cooking skills, to being a profound seamstress, to keeping everything in meticulous order, she did everything with love for her family. Above all, she was a faithful member of the Danielsville Congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, where she was a devout volunteer for Christian Ministry. Survivors include her son, Harris and...

Helen Phillips Garner, 68, Bowman, died April 30, 2021. She was retired from the State of Georgia Department of Human Services after many years of service. She was an active member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Survived by husband Ray; daughter: Stephanie (Jeff) Garner; granddaughters: Kelsey (Gabe) Menendez and Hayden Marie Benson; sisters: Martha Phillips, Joyce Bradford, and Loretta (Lamar) Freeman; siblings-in-law: Homer Webb, Lynda Phillips, Mary Helen Phillips, Brenda (Junior) Scarborough, Beverly Woods, Dale Garner, Ricky Garner, and David Garner. Preceded in death by her parents, Jonah Baxter Phillips and Chester White Phillips; son, Chad Mitchell Garner; siblings: Clyde (Gladys)...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Sims Johnston, 71, of Nowhere Road, Athens, wife of Larry Johnson, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Johnston was born July 15, 1949, in Hartwell to Geneese Sims Saylors. She is survived by husband, Larry Johnson; son, Wayne Singleton of Athens; sibling, Toylee Fowler of Carnesville; and grandchildren: Bryant and Brice Singleton. Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held 2PM, Sunday, May 2, 2021, at East Athens Baptist Church, 4325 Lexington Road, Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Alzheimers Association Georgia Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209. Those wishing may sign the online...

Mr. Gene Autry Driggers, 83, of Calhoun Falls, SC, husband of Betty Willis Driggers, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood. Graveside services celebrating Gene's life will be held on Wednesday, April 21, at 3 o'clock at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Abbeville, SC. Rev. Wayne Tyler and Rev. John Tyson will officiating. The family is at the residence and will greet friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to Calhoun Falls Church of God, 810 Fairfield Street, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory...

Mrs. Margaret Inez Yeargin Brown, 92, of Elberton, died on March 29, 2021. Born in Oglethorpe County on April 27, 1928, she was a daughter of the late George Leonard Yeargin and Susie Perrington Wade Yeargin. She had been employed by Elberton Mills but was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church, and operated an in-home daycare for many years. Survivors include her children: Alice (Allan) Lockerman, Wayne (Jackie) Brown, Danny (Beth) Brown, and Connie Dixon of Elberton; siblings: Brenda (Gene) McMullan, and Lamar (Margaret) Yeargin; sister-in-law, Annette Yeargin; grandchildren: Rob (Kelli) Lockerman, Jeff Lockerman, Jennifer (Brian) Preston,...

Mrs. Anita Bernice Gorman McGarity, 85, of Brookside Drive, Elberton, died peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at her residence with her family at her side. A native of Athens and longtime resident of Elberton, Mrs. McGarity was born on March 11, 1936, the daughter of the late Melvin Carlton Gorman and Jewell Frances Smith Gorman. She was a graduate of Elberton High School and also graduated from Lander University with a degree in Home Economics. Mrs. McGarity was an active member of the First United Methodist Church as long as her health permitted. She served as Chairman of the Altar Guild, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, nursery worker, and Sunday school teacher. Anita enjoyed...

Verna Jean West died of cancer on March 15, 2021 in Watkinsville, GA. A resident of Athens, GA since the 1980s, Verna was a longtime music teacher at Whitehead Road Elementary and Chase Street Elementary. A full obituary summarizing the fabulous life of Verna Jean West may be found at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Harold Delma Thomas, age 86, of Conyers, passed away on March 9, 2021. He was born on September 30, 1934, raised on a farm in Oglethorpe County, and later Comer. Mr. Thomas served in the Georgia Air National Guard. In 1957, Harold moved to Atlanta with his wife and joined the City of Atlanta Police Department, studying at nights at John Marshall University, and receiving his Bachelor of Law Degree. Having over 37 years in law enforcement with the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, including Chief assignments in Henry County and Alpharetta, and serving as President of the P.O.A.G, he retired as Assistant Police Chief - Fulton County in 1995. He loved motorcycles and traveling,...

Mrs. Martha Britt Jones passed away peacefully at her Elberton, Georgia home on Thursday, February 25, 2021, just three months shy of her 96th birthday. Martha Lou Britt was born in Snellville, Georgia on May 24, 1925, daughter of the late William Clifford Britt and Bernice Helen Maddox Britt, and graduated with the 1942 class of Snellville High School. The eldest daughter of two public school educators, Martha also embarked into the field of education. She furthered her education at Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, presently known as Georgia College and State University. After receiving her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Home Economic Education in 1946, Martha accepted a...

Mr. Roger Gene Burdette, 57, of Bells Ferry Road, Fortsonia Community, Elberton, husband of Beth Cryder Burdette, passed away on Tuesday, the 16th of February, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. Roger was born in Elberton on the 23rd of August, 1963, son of Jesse Woodfin Burdette and the late Jeanette Brown Burdette. He was a 1981 graduate of Elbert County High School and was employed as a Production Specialists at Fiber Visions in Athens. Roger was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church and grew up attending Harmony Baptist Church. "Poppy" enjoyed golfing, spending time in the mountains, and being with his family. Survivors include his wife, Beth; daughters: Kassidy and Joe Sanders, Katelin...

Ms. Sherry 'Jean' Raines Almond, 75, of Bowman, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at her son's residence in Canon. Jean was born in Elberton on November 23, 1945, daughter of the late Lorton Duckworth Raines and Clara Bell Wood Davis. She was a retired waitress and had previously worked for the Georgia Department of Corrections Food Service in Jefferson. Jean attended West End Baptist Church and formerly attended Bowman Baptist Church. Survivors include her four-legged companion, Buddy; children: Sherry and Gary Demers, Terri Almond, James and Rita Almond, and Cindy Harris-Keith; grandchildren: Adam Harris, Hannah Rose Almond, Luke Demers,...

Elberton, GA - Mrs. Kaye Wilson Dilleshaw, 69, wife of the late James Michael Dilleshaw, died February 10, 2021. Services will be at Long Cane Cemetery. The family is at the residence. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

ELBERTON, GA - Tina Marie Nash Ferrell, 58, wife of Reid Ferrell, died February 5, 2021. The family is at the residence on Calhoun Falls Highway. Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ELBERTON, GA - Mr. George Wayne Harrison, 74, of Jaudon Road, husband of Beth Rucker Harrison, died January 31, 2021. Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.