Cisco Haley
Jan 2, 2026
Charles "Cisco" Haley, age 83, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Elberton, Georgia.
Cisco was born on September 17, 1942, in Royston, Georgia, to the late Freeman and May Etta Haley. He later married Linda Haley of Royston, Georgia. Cisco was retired from the trucking industry, where he spent many years as a dependable and hardworking driver. He was known...
Stanley Woodall
Dec 25, 2025
James "Stanley" Woodall, age 69, passed away on December 25, 2025, in Comer, Georgia.
Stanley was born in Gainesville, Georgia, to the late Johnny Sheriff and Barbara Sheriff. Stanley had a deep passion for NASCAR racing and faithfully followed the sport for many years. He especially admired his favorite driver, Chase Elliott, whom he considered a hero. Stanley rarely missed a...
Patricia LeBlanc
Dec 22, 2025
Patricia “Trisha” Ann Ayers LeBlanc entered into the presence of her Savior on December 22, 2025, at the age of 72, surrounded by her loving family in Roswell, Georgia. Born on October 10, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, Trisha was raised in Carnesville and graduated from Franklin County High School in 1971. From an early age, her life was marked by...
Jamie Parker
Dec 21, 2025
James "Jamie" Henry Parker of Lavonia, Georgia, age 53, passed away on December 21, 2025, at his home.
James was born in Royston, Georgia, to the late Oscar "leon" Parker and Helen Cheek Parker Haslup. He married Marie Parker of Eastanollee, Georgia, on March 14th 1992 and after a period of divorce they remarried on March 14th 2022. . James had...
Nancy Blocker
Dec 20, 2025
Nancy Barns Blocker, age 76, passed away on December 20, 2025, at her home in Carnesville, Georgia.
Nancy was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Charles Barns and Sara Barns. She married Mearl "Bo" Blocker of Tattnall county GA.
Nancy dedicated many years of her professional life to Grady Hospital, where she worked in the Human Resources Department. She was known for...
Mary Roberts
Dec 17, 2025
Mary Louise Royston Roberts of Carnesville, Georgia, age 78, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Athens, Georgia.
Mary was born in Royston, GA to the late Early Leroy and Annie Sue McElroy Royston. Mary married Steve Wiley Roberts of Carnesville on August 13, 1966. Mary retired from Milliken as a quality control operator and was also a retired master cosmetologist....
Betty Wansley
Dec 12, 2025
Betty Lois Thompson Wansley, age 94, of Carnesville, GA, passed away Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at The Veranda of Carnesville.
Born September 8, 1931, in Franklin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Willie Otto and Miranda Cabe Thompson. She and her husband, the late Jack Wansley, were married for 56 years. She was a homemaker and a...
Paul Martin
Dec 9, 2025
Paul Scott Martin, age 79, of the Bold Spring Community, passed away on December 9, 2025, at his home.
Paul was born on August 27, 1946, in Commerce, Georgia, to Esscott and Pauline Hill Martin. He married Christine Varner Martin of Bold Spring. Paul retired from the United States Postal Service, where he worked for 30 years. He served in the...
Colian Royston
Dec 8, 2025
Colian Kenneth Royston, of the Sandy Cross Community, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Royston, Georgia.
Colian was born on October 17, 1934, to J.T. and Birdie Mae Royston of Royston, Georgia. He lived a life full of enjoyment and appreciation for his time on this earth. Whether it was playing golf, hunting, fishing, or just sitting around talking, he...
Rick Whorley
Dec 5, 2025
Ricky "Rick" Whorley, age 71, passed away on December 5, 2025, at his home in Carnesville, Georgia.
Rick was born in Richmond, Virginia, on February 16, 1954, to Everette Whorley and Virginia Shelton Whorley. Rick married Dr. Judy Jarecki-Black on 01 June 2013. Rick had a lifelong passion for caring for animals. He and his wife founded Casa de Esperanza,...
Kenneth Allen
Nov 4, 2025
Kenneth Edward Allen, age 63, passed away on November 4, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.
Kenneth was born in Commerce to William Allen and Farrel Allen. He worked as a commercial electrician.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Farrel Allen; and by his sisters, Patricia Beck of Maysville and Lisa Allen of Toccoa.
Kenneth is...
Ricky Thurmond
Oct 27, 2025
Ricky Lynn Thurmond, age 67, of Auburn, Georgia, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Braselton, Georgia.
Ricky was born in Toccoa, Georgia, to Hubert "Junior" Thurmond and Beuna Waldon Johnson. He married the late Barbara Golden of Riverdale, Georgia. Ricky retired from Scientific Atlanta.
Ricky had a passion for UGA football and always enjoyed bowling, a pastime he loved even when...
Robert Cavender
Oct 24, 2025
Robert Jerry Cavender, age 87, passed away on October 24, 2025, at his daughter's home in Eastanollee, Georgia.
Robert was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to John Robert Cavender and Mary Nichols. He married Mozelle (Johnson) Cavender of Stone Mountain. Robert worked for Delta Airlines, and the Decatur post Office. He later retired from Dekalb County Police Department and then worked for...
Tracy Cress
Oct 22, 2025
Tracy Neal Cress, age 60, of Carnesville, Georgia, passed away on October 22, 2025, at his home.Born in Athens, Georgia, on July 6, 1965, he was the son of the late James Cress of Carnesville and Evelyn Roberts Cress of Carnesville.
Tracy was married to Angela Cress of Cape Canaveral, Fl. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.Tracy proudly...
Mary Dilworth
Oct 4, 2025
Mary Lula Dilworth, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Hartwell, Georgia, on October 4, 2025.
Born and raised in the Red Hill community, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lila Yeargin Dilworth. Mary dedicated her life to creativity, learning, and family. She attended several North Georgia colleges after earning her degree from Georgia Teachers College....
Edward Thurmond
Oct 3, 2025
Edward "Ed" Thurmond, age 71, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Stephens County Hospital.
Ed was born in Toccoa, GA, to Silas and Selma Thurmond. He married Patricia "Patty" Thurmond, and together they raised four children, 17 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Ed retired from GEM Industries in Toccoa, GA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Selma Thurmond....
Morris Purcell
Sep 25, 2025
Morris Dewey Purcell, 86, of Tampa, Florida, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born and raised in Carnesville, Georgia, Morris was the youngest of five siblings and spent his early years working on the family farm. After graduating from college, he began a distinguished 35-year career with the United States Postal Inspection Service....
Jonathan Pitts
Sep 18, 2025
Jonathan (Jon) Bruce Pitts, age 34, of Lavonia, GA, passed away on September 18, 2025, at his home in Gumlog.
Jon was born in Anderson, SC, to Bruce Pitts and the late Gail Pitts. He worked as a map vision specialist for Linde + Wiemann Automotive in Lavonia, GA.
Jon lived life with a true passion for the things he loved. A...
Angie Reno
Sep 4, 2025
Angela McClung Reno, age 70, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, GA.
Angela was born in Hiram, GA, on October 26, 1954, to Thomas and Marvine Thurmond McClung. She married Johnny James Reno Sr. of Royston.
Angela was a devoted member of Franklin County Church of Christ in Sandy Cross. She was a homemaker who took pride...
Merle Royston
Sep 3, 2025
Merle Hart Royston, age 93, of Canton, GA, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Northside Hospital.
Merle was born on September 4, 1931, in Danielsville, GA, to the late Roy and Vada Nash Hart. She was married to the late Kenneth Darwin Royston on January 6, 1951.Merle was a loving, caring person with her quick wits whom everyone loved after...
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