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Charles Wickliffe Read, director of the Bowers House Literary Center in Canon, GA passed away on Saturday, April 1, at his home. He was 63. He was the son of the late Ruth and Henry Read, Sr. Survivors include his partner, Dorjan Williams; brother, Henry Read, Jr.; sisters, Lee Read Pilgrim and Molly Read Woo; and nieces and nephews, Ryan Lannom, Aidan Pilgrim, Vanna Pilgrim, Glenna Read-Bullock, Jessie Read and Max Woo. A memorial service for Charlie will be held in the Historic Canon Unitarian Universalist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, with Rev. Scotty Hargrove officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Canon UU Church at P.O. Box 185 Canon, GA...

Mr. Buren Edwin "Ed" Roberts, 88, of Bowersville, GA passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at his home. Mr. Roberts was born in Marietta, GA on November 9, 1933, son of the late Fred Demic Roberts and the late Lucille Burton Reece. He was a brick mason, poultry farmer and cattle farmer. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Hart County Farm Bureau, Hart County Cattleman's Association and the CRS Breakfast Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son; stepfather, Ardell Reece; brothers, Fred Roberts, Bill Roberts, Burt Roberts and Emmett Reece; and sisters, Jody Batchelor and Linda Kite. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Rusk Roberts; son, John Roberts...

Mr. Arnold Edward Gurley, 82, of Royston, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his home. Born in Dahlonega, he was the son of the late Weir W. Gurley and Ethel R. Gurley. He attended school in Dahlonega and graduated with honors from North Georgia College. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served 5 years in the Army Reserves. He was a member of the Royston Baptist Church and served on numerous Committees and taught Sunday School. Arnold is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Juli Gurley of Greenwood, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Judi and Andy Esco of Lavonia, GA; four grandchildren, Alex and Griffen Gurley and Bryce and Kori Esco; brother-in-law, Charles Langston; many...

Mrs. Nellie Ruth Hartsfield "Nelle", age 92, a longtime resident of Franklin Springs, GA, passed away March 4, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living Community in Hartwell, Georgia. Nelle was born in Anderson, SC on December 22, 1929, to Clyde and Mae Holliday of Belton, SC. After attending Belton High School, she worked in the textile industry before entering Emmanuel College. She graduated from Emmanuel College in 1950. While at Emmanuel, she met Kirk F. Hartsfield, formerly of Quincy, FL. They were married on January 10, 1953. They returned to Emmanuel College in 1959 when Kirk accepted a teaching position and the role of Dean of Men. Nelle was a loving and supportive wife and mother who...

Mr. Codie Chandler Abercrombie, 25, of Hull, GA passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home. Mr. Abercrombie was born in Royston, GA on April 21, 1996, son of Hope Pittard Carithers and Scott Carithers of Hull, GA and Roger Dale Abercrombie of Carlton, GA. He was a Madison County High School graduate and was of the Church of God faith. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Michael Pittard of Hull, GA, Elijah Pittard of Hull, GA, Draven Carithers of Sevierville, TN and Kaden Carithers of Commerce, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Kellie and Trent Minish of Canon, GA and Ashlyn Pittard of Hull, GA; and nephews, Adeyn Minish and Sawyer Minish. Funeral services...

Mr. Darby Gene Hall, 79, of Royston, GA passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at his home. Mr. Hall was born in Royston, GA on June 27, 1942, son of the late James Harold Hall and the late Doris Ruth Dawkins Hall. He was a public accountant and member of the Grace Baptist Church in Canon, GA. Mr. Hall was also a member of the Lavonia Moose Lodge, CC Riders, North Georgia Honor Society and Georgia Association of Auctioneers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Simmons Hall. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Tasha and John Skyler of Bogart, GA, Tami and Paul Vaughn of Carnesville, GA and Melanie and Tracy Perry of Bogart, GA; sister and...

Mrs. Betty Jean Williams Brown, 79, of Canon, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Brown was born in Royston, GA on September 7, 1941, daughter of the late Ralph O. Williams and the late Elise Carey Williams. She was a teacher having worked at Eagle Grove Elementary School and was a member of the Goldmine Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Larry F. Brown and Paul K. Barnes; and brother, Ralph Carey Williams. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Herrman Augustin of Royston, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Marie Brown of Canon, GA and Alan and Kasie Brown of...

Gale Zgraggen, 67, of Royston, surrounded by her family, died Monday, July 26, 2021. Loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother; she was a cinema and music enthusiast with a love for country music. Online condolences may be made to the family and funeral arrangements may be viewed by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Gale Zgraggen, 67, of Royston, surrounded by her family, died Monday, July 26, 2021; loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Tom; her daughters, Stephanie, Suzi (David) and Cathy (Brett); and her grandchildren, Madison, Everett, Mason, and fur baby, Brie; sister, Robin; sister-in-law, Ruth; and mother-in-law, Jean. In addition to her role as a full time wife and mom, she also worked for Georgia State Soccer Association, Pinnacle Bank and a church pre-k program. She loved to read and was a cinema and music enthusiast with a penchant for ghost stories and country music. She loved to travel and is now at peace and able to travel the world. ...

Mr. Benjamin Lee Hairston, 70, of Commerce, GA passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Brookside Assisted Living in Commerce, GA. Mr. Hairston was born in Americus, GA on July 8, 1950, son of the late William Harris Hairston, Jr. and the late Ann Hatton Hairston. He was a meter reader having worked for Georgia Power and also worked in the meter shop. Mr. Hairston was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melody Ann Adams Hairston. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Carla Hairston of Colbert, GA; grandchildren, Jackson, Blake and Liam Hairston; brother, William Harris Hairston, III of Commerce, GA; and sister, Martha...

Mr. Thomas "Moose" Morris Roling, 70, of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. Mr. Roling was born in Royston, GA on July 27, 1950, son of the late Thomas Roling, Sr. and the late Annie Lou McElreath Roling. He was a heavy equipment operator having worked for the University of Georgia and was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Danielsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Cleveland Roling. Survivors include his wife, Robbin Harrell Roling; son, David Roling of Danielsville, GA; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. A graveside service for Mr. Roling will be...

Suzanne Merk Ginn was born July 11, 1928 in Athens, Georgia to the late Harry J. Merk Sr. and Marguerite Hill Merk. She attended school in Athens and in Winder where she graduated from Winder High School as Class Salutatorian in 1945. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1949 with a BS in Home Economics. She worked in the Home Services Division of Georgia Power Company where she met her husband Olin Winton Ginn and they were married in 1954. They moved to the Briarcliff Woods Community of DeKalb County in 1958 where they raised five children. They were surrounded with the greatest neighbors and truly loved their neighborhood. Suzanne became a lifelong active member of...

Suzanne Merk Ginn was born July 11, 1928 in Athens, Georgia to the late Harry J. Merk Sr. and Marguerite Hill Merk. She attended school in Athens and in Winder where she graduated from Winder High School as Class Salutatorian in 1945. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1949 with a BS in Home Economics. She worked in the Home Services Division of Georgia Power Company where she met her husband Olin Winton Ginn and they were married in 1954. They moved to the Briarcliff Woods Community of DeKalb County in 1958 where they raised five children. They were surrounded with the greatest neighbors and truly loved their neighborhood. Suzanne became a lifelong active member of...

Mrs. Mildred Geneva Brewer Jones, 83, of Danielsville, GA passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Jones was born on June 12, 1937, daughter of the late Herman C. Brewer and the late Reba Sorrells Brewer. She was an office manager having worked at Life of the South and worked in the insurance industry for 63 years. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Danielsville Baptist Church, where she helped manage and run the nursery for 35 years. She was the former president of the Madison County Pilot Club and served in several other officer positions, a former member of the Jacettes, and former member of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include her husband of 61...

Mrs. Gloria Ridgway Langford, 92, of Athens, GA passed away Saturday morning, February 6, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Gloria was born on November 4, 1928 in Royston, GA to the late Blanche and Lemuel Ridgway. She was the youngest of four girls and the last surviving member of her family. Those who were lucky enough to know Gloria loved her sense of humor and her quick wit. She was a member of Beech Haven Baptist Church in Athens, GA. Gloria loved to write little notes to her friends and would often pass the days chatting on the phone. In her earlier years, Gloria worked in the Trust Department at C&S Bank in Athens. She loved to travel, read, watch an occasional game show...

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Mae Adams Jones, 92, of Royston, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the Gables Assisted Living in Royston. Mrs. Jones was born on August 15, 1928, daughter of the late William Loyd Adams and the late Minnie Lenora Mann Adams. She was the owner and operator of Docia's Styles and was a member of the Royston Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Edward Jones; brothers, Harold Adams, Calvin Adams and Robert Adams; and sisters, Hilda Walters and Peggy Williams. Survivors include her daughters, Rita Wilson of Bogart, GA and Danita Reeves (Gene) of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Embree Wilson (Brittany), Megan...

Mrs. Patsy Sartain Coile, 69, of Danielsville, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Coile was born in Royston, GA on December 27, 1950, daughter of the late Henry Earl Sartain and the late Sallie Bond Sartain. She was a lab technician having worked in the University of Georgia Animal and Dairy Science Department. Mrs. Coile was a life-long member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and the UMW. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Allen Coile, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Carmen and Steven Brown of Royston, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Lucas Allen and Cortney Coile of Danielsville, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Jean Sartain of Danielsville,...

Ms. Mary Helen Vickery Evans, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Northside Gwinnett Extended Care Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Helen was born in Hartwell, GA on August 9, 1935, daughter of the late Clark Vickery and the late Susie Foster Vickery. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and a member of the Goldmine Church of God. She also attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church while living in Royston, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Ronnie, Ricky and Wendell Evans; as well as her daughters, Angie Evans Hall and Elaine Evans Chapman; brothers, James Alton, Alvin and John Edwin Vickery; and sister, Madeline Vickery. Survivors...

Mrs. Karen Hardeman Kirk, 64, of Royston, GA passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. Mrs. Kirk was born on February 6, 1956 in Athens, GA, daughter of the late Garland Ray Hardeman and the late Hilda McCurley Hardeman. She was a secretary having worked at the University of Georgia Law School and was a member of Ila Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, Roger Hugh Kirk; a granddaughter, Charlee Kay Bramlett; and brother, Wayne Hardeman. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Louie" Bishop; sons, Jason Bramlett and Justin Bramlett, both of Danielsville, GA; step-son, Chris Bishop of Royston, GA; step-daughter, Lori Bishop Brown of Hartwell, GA;...

Mrs. Geraldine Nixon Brown, 88, of Canon, GA passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the Brown Health and Rehabilitation Center in Royston, GA. Mrs. Brown was born in Royston, GA on July 23, 1932, daughter of the late F. D. Nixon and the late Mozelle McGee Nixon. She was a paraprofessional having retired from the Hart County School System and was a member of the Redwine United Methodist Church and EANGUS Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maxwell Brown; son-in-law, David Eaves; and brothers, Kendall Nixon and Frank Otis Nixon. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Alice Eaves of Athens, GA, Jimmy and Denise Brown of Canon, GA,...