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.

Mr. Thomas Marshall Scarborough, age 91, of the Atlanta area, most recently of Greensboro, GA, left this world and entered into the presence of Jesus on January 22, 2021. Thomas was born in Elberton, GA, on June 10, 1929, to the late Ora Scarborough and the late Pearl Slay Scarborough and has been longing to see them for some time. Thomas was a proud retiree of the Georgia Department of Labor, reporting to the Commissioner of Labor. He had been a volunteer at Dekalb General Hospital in Decatur, GA, Henry County Hospital in McDonough, GA, and most recently at Rockdale County Hospital in Conyers, GA, where he served as president of the volunteers. He left volunteering after earning 13,000...

Mr. Allan Eaves McGarity, 84, of Brookside Drive, Elberton, died peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital with his family at this side. He had suffered a major stroke earlier in the day on Saturday. A native and lifelong resident of Elberton, Mr. McGarity was born on September 4, 1936, the youngest of two sons of the late Thomas Glenn McGarity, Sr. and Hattie Lee Eaves McGarity. He was a graduate of Elberton High School, attended Emory at Oxford, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors in Business Administration. Allan joined the family business, Harmony Blue Granite Company, and eventually retired as President. Mr. McGarity...

Mr. James William Stovall, better known as "Jim", a lifelong resident of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. He was 80. A son of the late Herbert Frank Stovall and Carrie Marie Burdette Stovall, Jim was a 1958 graduate of Elberton High School, and immediately after graduation, served his country in the U.S. Army. He began working in the operations department at Granite City Bank in 1963. Jim worked his way up to eventually Branch Manager of both branches as well as Vice President and Senior Vice President. In 1997, he went to work at Northeast Georgia Bank where he was Manager of the Elberton Branch. He retired in 2008 as Senior Vice...

Mr. Douglas Alton Anderson, 78, died December 15, 2020. Local survivor is his daughter, Denise and David Brown. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

ELBERTON, Ga. ? Mr. Thomas 'Banks' Childs, 85, of Brad Dixon Road, Elberton, widower of Jo Anne Johnson Childs, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Donald "Don" Hulme, Sr., husband of 52 years to the late Jean McClain Hulme, finished his course in faith on Tuesday, November 9, 2020, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. He was 81. A life long resident of Elbert County, Don was born in Dewy Rose on August 30, 1939, to James Madison Hulme, Sr. and Hilda Snellings Hulme. He was a 1957 graduate of Bowman High School and a 1962 graduate of North Georgia College in Dahlonega. Mr. Hulme worked as a salesman in the granite industry for 45 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elberton. Don was a life member of The Alumni Association of North Georgia College in Dahlonega. Survivors...

Elizabeth Ann Holshouser Craft, 88, known as "Betty Ann", was born in Charlotte, NC on September 23, 1932, and she entered into rest in Elberton, GA on November 9, 2020. After suffering from a lengthy illness, she passed peacefully surrounded by family. A daughter of the late Leo Alexander Holshouser and Martha Elizabeth Grimes Holshouser Brooks, she is also preceded in death by her daughter Donna Lynn Craft and her step-father Thomas Edgar Brooks. After graduating from high school, she attended business school. On October 21, 1950, she married Eugene Craft, her devoted husband of 70 years. They were blessed with four children: Donna Lynn, Steve, Paula, and Susan. Betty Ann worked as a...