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Ms. Polly Parham, 96, formerly of Elberton, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at National HealthCare in Greenwood, SC. Allie Pauline Hendricks was born in the Paoli Community of Madison County, GA on January 13, 1929, daughter of the late James Boyd Hendricks and Etta Mae Coile Hendricks. Polly worked as a seamstress for many years and retired from Elberton Manufacturing Company. She was a dedicated member of Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, and pianist. Affectionately known as "Granny", she was an excellent cook whose green beans and corn were family favorites. She tended a large garden annually and enjoyed canning and...

William "Bill" Oscar Jones, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home on Hope Plantation, Johns Island, South Carolina. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Juanita Groseclose Jones; his son, Cody Shannon Jones; and his stepson, Jason Gray Groseclose. Bill was born on February 25, 1931, to Lois Truman McKissick and John Henry Jones in Elberton, Georgia, where he was raised and graduated from high school. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in July 1959. Following his military service, Bill attended and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He went on to build a distinguished...

Mrs. Patricia Anne "Patsy" Merritt Simmons, 73, of Colbert, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her residence. Patsy was born in Atlanta on March 10, 1952, daughter of the late Jesse Louis Merritt and Edna Mae Grimes Merritt. She was a graduate of Campbell High School in Smyrna and furthered her education at West Georgia College. She worked in the IT sector for many years, beginning with Taracorp, later working for Georgia Pacific, and retiring from Clarke County School District & H&R Block in Athens. At Taracorp, she started as an IT department team member and eventually was the manager of the entire department. She literally, with only one assistant, ran a department that...

Elberton, GA - Laverne Worley Payton, 69, died March 18, 2025. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Corene Maxwell Rice, 80, of Bowman, died January 16, 2025. She was a cosmetology instructor having worked at Athens Technical College for 45 years. Surviving are her husband, Ben; children: Scott (Teresa Bryant) Rice, Bryan (Maria Jones) Rice, Lori (Phil) Mize, Lenee Rice; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother. Visitation is Saturday, January 18, from 4:00-6:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, Elberton. Celebration of Life service is Sunday, January 19, at 4:00p.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church, Bowman. Burial is in Hillcrest Cemetery, Bowman. Memorials to Gideons International, PO Box 6211, Elberton, GA 30635 or to Beautiful Feet, PO Box 6203, Gainesville, GA 30504. Complete...

Mr. Robert Daniel "Dan" Rhodes, 67, of Indian Hill Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center. Mr. Rhodes was born in Elbert County on August 11, 1957, son of the late Thomas Swift Rhodes and Sarah Rachel Vaughn Rhodes. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School and worked in the granite quarry industry all of his life, retiring from Eagle Granite Company. Dan was a lifelong member of Falling Creek Baptist Church. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. One of Dan's favorite pastimes was eating at Bootie's Fish House. Surviving are his sister, Linda Teasley of Elberton; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other...

Mary K. Rochon of Chester, SC, passed away on December 19, 2024, after a brief illness. As a devoted mother and housewife, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crafting with friends. Mary was actively involved in her church community, most recently at Liberty Baptist Church in Chester. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Thomas Rochon, who passed away in November 2024. Mary is survived by her children: Timothy Rochon (Jocelyn) of Marathon, Florida; Rachel Rochon of Chester, SC; Matthew Rochon (Christy) of Nicholson, GA; Louise Damjanovic (Peter) of Jasper, GA; and Stuart Rochon of Chester, SC. She is also survived by her grandson, Ian Rochon, of Chester, SC, and four siblings:...

Daniel Wayne Inman, 41, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, Georgia after a 10-day hospital stay with a heart related illness. Daniel was born to Wayne and Jami Inman on August 9, 1983, and lived in Hope Mills, North Carolina until attending the University of Georgia where he was a four-year starter at offensive tackle for the Bulldog football team 2003-2006. He received multiple honors including two-time All SEC. He continued to teach and coach high school football in Georgia until his passing. Dan is survived by his wife, Erin; stepdaughter, Donovan Fruland; two sons, Walker William and Thomas Cash; sister, Amanda Horne (husband Philip); brother,...

Mrs. Brenda Rachel Brooks Parham, 83, of Nickville Road, Elberton, wife of 62 years to the late Earnest Truitt "Earnie" Parham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her residence with her family at her side. Brenda and her twin sister, Linda Ruth, were born on May 23, 1941, in Oglethorpe County, joining three older brothers and completing the family of Lewis Henry Brooks and Hilda Rachel Norman Brooks. After the deaths of her parents at a young age, the family was raised by grandparents, Lloyd and Hassie Hall Brooks. She was a 1959 graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, and married her husband Earnie one day before graduating. Brenda worked at Harper Motor Lines...

Shirley Shell McNeely passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 29th of November, 2024, at Magnolia Estates in Elberton, GA. She was 89. Born Shirley Joan Shell at the Historic Thompson Johnson Hospital in Elberton, GA on the 8th of March, 1935, she was the treasured only child of David Epps Shell and Elizabeth "Tutter" Johnson Shell. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 53 years, Walter Boone McNeely, whom Shirley often commented was, "the luckiest man in Elberton." She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Louis Tyler of Elberton, GA; and many cousins and friends. On the 3rd of June,1967, Shirley married the love of her life, Walter, then on...

Elberton, GA - Elaine Scott Hall, 75, wife of the late Donald Julian Hall, died November 21, 2024. Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Thomas Stuart Rochon, 90, of Chester, SC, died Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home. Mr. Rochon was born April 29, 1934, in Lansing, MI and was the son of the late William G. Rochon and Alice Mason Shellito. He attended the schools of Lansing, MI and was a graduate of Southern Bible College in Birmingham, AL. He was a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Korean War. He retired as an automotive mechanic after over 42 years. Mr. Rochon was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school, was a great encourager, and helped with the youth of the church. Tom was also involved with Source of Light Mission in Madison, GA for several years after graduating from...

Catherine Hendrick Moore Glenn, affectionately known as "Cootie", 93, of Elberton, died November 6, 2024. Her parents, Joseph Hooker Hendrick and Fannie Lee Johnson Hendrick; siblings: James Calvin "Dink" (Bessie) Hendrick and Dorothy Virginia "Dot" (Billie) Seagraves; husbands: Charlie Moore and Sam Glenn; son, Barry Moore; and step-son, Jeffrey Glenn, preceded her in death. A native of Comer, she was a proud 1948 graduate of Comer High School. She is survived by her son, Randall (Ann) Moore; grandchildren: Robbie, Chad, Abby, and Wesley; great-grandchildren: Tanner and Colsen; and bonus daughter, Jennifer Glenn Ishee. Visitation will be on Monday, November 11, from 5-7pm at Berry Funeral...

Larry Heide died Oct. 18, 2024. Larry worked at Modern Body Shop. Graveside services are Sat., Oct. 26, at 1:00p.m. at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Berry Funeral Home, berryfh.com.

Mr. Barry Lanier Haston, 66, of Elberton, GA, died September 11, 2024. Born in Elberton, GA on October 27, 1957, Barry was a son of Odell and Norma Gaines Haston. He was a 1976 graduate of Elbert County High School and attended the First Methodist Church of Elberton in his youth. After serving seven years in the United States Coast Guard aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northwind, Barry returned to Elberton and continued his career in public safety. After being elected as Sheriff of Elbert County he proudly and faithfully served his community for three consecutive terms from 2001-2012. Following his career in public safety, Barry retired from Athens Technical College where he worked in the...

Barry Lanier Haston, former Elbert County Sheriff, died September 11, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Norma Gaines Haston; brother, Dennis Haston; and is survived by his siblings: Donnie and Harriet Haston and Teresa and James Hall; sister-in-law, Pat Haston; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may pay their respects and sign the guestbook at Berry Funeral Home Friday from 9:00a.m.-4:30p.m. and Saturday, from 9:00a.m.-12:00noon. Services are Sunday at 3:00p.m. at First Methodist Church of Elberton. He will be placed in the church at 2:00p.m. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Berry Funeral Home, www.berryfh.com, is in charge of arrangements.

Elberton, GA - Barry Lanier Haston, 66, died September 11, 2024. Arrangements are by Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton, GA.

Mrs. Reba Jean Scoggins Higginbotham, 86, of Thompson Drive, Elberton, GA, wife of 56 years to the late Robert Cleveland "Bob" Higginbotham, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Higginbotham was born in Abbeville, SC on October 12, 1937, daughter of the late Henry Lindsey Scoggins and Flora Williams Scoggins. She was a retired seamstress and a member of Francis Asbury Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed shopping and decorating. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Mark and Lisa McCall Higginbotham of Elberton, GA; granddaughter, Lauren Taylor Higginbotham and her fianc? Kyle Whitlow of Colbert; sister, Jackie Brown of...

Elberton, GA - Ann Dudley Chavis, 81, died August 17, 2024. Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Calvin "Bill" Irby, 87, of Elberton passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024, at Elbert Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Bill was born in Athens, GA, on February 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Guy William Irby and Myrtle Grace Landrum Irby. Also proceeding him in death were his brother, Tommy Irby; and niece, Lori Irby. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Juliella "Julie" Curtis Irby, of the home; son, Dr. William Curtis Irby (Alicia) of Carrollton; daughter, Cathi Irby Jones (Dan) of Elberton; grandchildren: Brooke Jones of Elberton, Drew Irby (Sarah) of Baton Rouge, LA, Amanda Jones Brown (Tyler) of Macon, Alex Irby (Angel) of Newnan, and Matthew Irby (Lindsey)...

Roger Scoggins, 67, of Athens, died July 17, 2024. He was the owner/operator of Kitchen Table Stereo, where he specialized in repairing musical instruments. Roger enjoyed playing the guitar with various bands. Surviving are his mother, Jo Ella Chastain Scoggins; sister, Donna (Kim) Jones. Preceded in death by his father, Monroe Merlin "Gopher" Scoggins; brother, Alan Wayne Scoggins. Services are Monday, July 22, 2PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel; visitation one hour prior. Burial, Forest Hills Memorial Park. Flowers accepted; contributions to the charity of one's choice. Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.