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Rodney Stuart "Rod" Seymour, 72, husband of Annette Young Seymour and owner of Rod's Signs, died May 21, 2022. The family is at the residence on Calhoun Falls Highway in Elberton. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Laura Jean Shaw Loftis, 83, of Highway 72 West, Calhoun Falls, SC, wife of 65 years to the late Clifford Grady Loftis, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Abbeville Nursing Home in Abbeville, SC, with her family by her side. Jean was born in Belle Glade, FL on October 10, 1938, daughter of the late John Lester "Pete" Shaw and Nancy Vera Sanders Shaw. The family moved to Calhoun Falls when Jean was a child and she lived the remainder of her life there. She was a 1956 graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and retired as payroll clerk from WestPoint Stevens. Following retirement, Jean served faithfully beside Cliff at the Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. A dedicated and...

Mr. Dondi L. Brown, 64, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Cynthia Marie Newton Brown, died Monday, April 4, 2022. Dondi was born in Cleveland, OH, May 30, 1957, son of the late Gerald Royce Brown and Shirley Ann Teribury Brown. Mr. Brown graduated with honors from Clover High School, Clover, SC, in 1975 and went on to further his education at Erskine College where he earned a BA in Mathematics Education in 1979. He earned a MEd in mathematics and secondary education from Clemson University in 1982. Mr. Brown was a devoted educator who touched the lives of many during his time of teaching. He taught at Calhoun Falls High School, McCormick High School, Gaffney High School, North Gaston High...

Mr. Dondi Brown, 64, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Cindy Brown, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Abbeville Memorial Hospital. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton, GA is in charge of arrangements.

James Kenneth Sanders, 75, of Elberton, died on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. He was born in Elberton on July 19, 1946, son of the late Charles Thomas Sanders, Sr. and Josephine Elizabeth Lunsford Sanders. Kenneth was a 1964 graduate of Elbert County High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Georgia where he obtained a bachelors degree in business administration. He was a Certified Public Accountant having co-owned, with Marion Fortson, Fortson & Sanders Certified Public Accountants on the Elberton Square for many years. Civically, he was a member and past exalted ruler of the Elberton Elks Lodge #1100; member and past president of Elberton...

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Johnny Ferron Paul, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Johnny was the son of the late Thomas Ferron and Louise Graham Paul. He was born and raised in Elberton, GA but had made Aiken his home since 2018. He retired after working many years at Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA. He served his community for 8 years as a volunteer fireman with the Beaver Dam Fire Department in Oglethorpe County. Johnny loved music and was a gifted drummer and singer, performing in numerous bands throughout most of his life. He was a wonderful, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He had an incredible sense of humor and loved to make...

Charles Lewis Shurbutt, age 93, of Elberton, Georgia, died on Thursday, March 31, 2022,in Hayesville, North Carolina. Lewis was born on January 12, 1929 in the Ben Hill Community in Fulton County, Georgia to William Gordon Shurbutt and Agnes Powell Shurbutt. He attended Russell High School and Georgia Military College. He was a 1949 graduate of Young Harris College, and graduated from Emory University Candler School of Theology where he received his BA and BD degrees. While at Emory, he met the love of his life, Helen Christian and the two wed in 1952. Lewis served as pastor of Methodist churches in the Georgia and Virginia conferences before coming to Elberton, Helen's hometown, in...

Mr. Guy Allmon Lance, 73, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was the son of the late Boyce Patterson Lance, Sr. and Sara Bell Lance, and was also preceded in death by his brothers: Boyce Lance, Jr. and Chris Lance; and sister, Sara Dees. Born in Washington, Guy graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School, Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, and Georgia Southern College. He worked as a teacher, coach, and owned two businesses in his lifetime. Guy was a real estate broker for 25 years in Oglethorpe County. He was an active member of the community, having served on the Lexington City Council, Oglethorpe County Board of Education, and a charter member of the...

Fredrick Arthur Ficquett, Jr. was born on September 24, 1937, to Fredrick Arthur Ficquett, Sr. and Nannie Bray Ficquett. He passed away on March 25, 2022, at the age of 84.He loved his family, reading, the Atlanta Braves, NASCAR, history, and golf. He was a professional statistician and a math teacher. He grew up in Plainview, North Carolina and graduated from Plainview High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and a master's degree from The University of Georgia.He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Jean "Jeannie" Ward Ficquett; his daughters: Nicole McLaughlin (Phillip) and Tina Moore (Mark); his grandchildren: Anders Yount (Zach), Erin Moore Fox...

Mr. James Donald "Don" Avery, 87, of Athens Highway, Elberton, husband of the late Linda Bishop Avery, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Athens. Mr. Avery was born in Ball Ground on January 28, 1935, son of the late Hope and Selma Avery Boston. He was a graduate of Cherokee County High School and furthered his education at Georgia Southern University where he earned a bachelors in education. Don served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corp where he retired as a Major. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Philomathea Masonic Lodge #25. Survivors include his sons: Clayton and Anita Avery of Elberton and Barry Avery of...

Mr. Robert 'Cary' Seymour, age 58, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Survivors include his son, Brandon Cary Seymour and his wife Aaliyha of Elberton; mother, Carol Lee Greiner Seymour of Elberton; siblings: Sissie Herring of Elberton, Carol Ann Lindsey and Bill of Macon, Allen Seymour of Kennesaw, and Lee Pulliam and Brian of Elberton; nephews and nieces: Cody Seymour and Marissa, Lindsay Herring, Ryan Lindsey, Jensen Lindsey, Cameron Seymour, Maylen Pulliam, and Brenna Pulliam; and a host of aunts, uncles and very special cousins.Cary is preceded in death by his father, Robert Alfred Ackerman, Jr.; grandparents: Robert A. Ackerman, Sr. and Frances E. Ackerman, and Larry L. Ford and Virginia...

Mr. Robert Leon Eaton, 86, of the Rock Branch Community in Elberton, GA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA. Mr. Eaton was born on November 9, 1935, in Atlanta, GA to Lollie Elizabeth (Mallard) and Kelly A. Eaton, Sr. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church in Elberton and also attended First United Methodist Church of Elberton. His education included Bass High School, Georgia Tech, and Blueprint School at Dekalb Community College. Bob worked in real estate development with Waffle House, Holiday Inn, and Marriott Hotels. He retired from his business ventures in 1974 at the age of 39. Mr. Eaton served...

Ray Wilson, 74, of Elberton, GA, husband of Pam Bell Wilson, died February 16. Visitation is February 17, 6-8PM at Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, GA.

Mrs. Elizabeth June "Betty" Heywood Ebel, 91, of Athens, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at her daughter's home in Elberton. Mrs. Ebel was born in Buffalo, NY on June 9, 1930, daughter of the late Ora Fred Heywood and Bertha Wade Heywood. She was a homemaker for most of her life, and worked as a secretary at Council of Aging for many years. Betty was a member of Alps Road Presbyterian Church and an avid traveler. She adored stray animals, and always fed and nurtured a stray when needed. Survivors include her children: Wade Phillip Ebel (Kitty) of Athens, Trudy Alice Ebel Greenway (Dennis) of Elberton, Cheryl Elizabeth Ebel Jordan (Rodney) of Watkinsville, Glenn Scott Ebel (Teresa) of...

Mr. Richard Holder Griggs, 63, of Pine Needle Lane, Elberton, husband of 39 years to Barbara Ann Bailey Griggs, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Griggs was born in Elberton on July 1, 1958, son of the late Troy Lee Griggs and Gladys Dickerson Griggs. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and the retired owner and operator of Lexington Blue Granite Company. Richard was a member of Fortsonia Baptist Church, Elberton Granite Association, Philomathea Masonic Lodge #25, and a Shriner. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Survivors, in addition to his wife Barbara, are his daughter, Kerri Griggs Dowell of Elberton; grandchildren:...

Mrs. Helen Christian Shurbutt, age 93, wife of Charles Lewis Shurbutt, died peacefully at home in Elberton, Georgia on January 14, 2022. Helen was born and raised in Elberton, Georgia on August 27, 1928, the youngest of four born to Gradus Terra and Florrie Walters Christian. She graduated from Elberton High School, Agnes Scott College, and Emory University. She met her beloved husband, Lewis, at Emory University Candler School of Theology, where she obtained a Master of Religious Education. Married in 1952, the early years were spent in Virginia where Lewis served in the Methodist ministry. They returned to Elberton in 1959 and were active members of First United Methodist Church for...

Mr. Clifford Grady Loftis, 86, of Highway 72, Calhoun Falls, SC, husband of 65 years to Laura Jean Shaw Loftis, finished his course in faith on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC. Cliff was born in Anderson, SC on March 22, 1935, son of the late Albert Marshall Loftis and Mellie Louise Hill Loftis. He was educated in Calhoun Falls and served his country in the U.S. Army. Cliff worked in the textile industry for over 30 years at Rocky River and WestPoint Stevens Mills. Following his retirement, he dedicated his time to serving families at the Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. He thoroughly enjoyed his time working at the funeral home and assisting his...

Mr. Clifford Grady Loftis, 86, of Calhoun Falls, SC, husband of Jean Shaw Loftis, died January 11, 2022, following a sudden illness. The family is at the residence, 3764 Highway 72 in Calhoun Falls. Arrangements will be announced by Berry Funeral Home of Elberton, GA.

Mr. Maxie Eugene "Max" Poole, 89, of Atlanta, died at his home on January 4, 2022. Mr. Poole was born in Lula, Ga on August 12, 1932, son of the late Thomas Claude Poole,Sr. and Ruby Hortense Coffee Poole. He was a 1949 graduate of Lula High School and a 1954 graduate of Berry College where he received a BS degree in the arts. Following college graduation, Mr. Poole was drafted by the U.S. Army where he served two years in Korea. He worked for a short stint for the Georgia Forestry Commission after his military service before gaining employment at Georgia Service Administration, from which he retired after 33 years of service. During his retirement, Max worked as a real estate agent for...

Mr. Arthur Thomas Brown, 83, of Elberton, died January 4, 2022. He was a son of the late Omer Sloan Brown and Minnie Evans Brown and served his country in the Army National Guard. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Elberton and the Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge. He also retired from the Army Corp of Engineers. Survivors are his wife Rachel Skelton Brown; his son, Steve Brown; and brother, Wendell (Emily) Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Faye Cole. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 8, at 2 p.m. in the Berry Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The family is at the residence and will receive friends at Berry...

ELBERTON, GA - Mr. Donald 'Kurt' Brown, 40, son of Regina Scott Brown, died January 1, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Berry Funeral Home of Elberton.