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Ruby Fowler Phillips Thain

Ruby Fowler Phillips Thain

Apr 11, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Nell Fowler Phillips Thain, 94, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Lavonia, Ga, due to heart complications.

 

Born on May 3, 1929, Ruby is the daughter of W. R. and Lena Mae (Nash) Fowler of Sandy Cross.  Ruby and her first husband, Ray Phillips were married 38 years and resided...

Juanita Hill

Juanita Hill

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Hill, age 89, passed away on April 7, 2024 in Lavonia, GA.

Juanita was born in Sparta, GA to William and Audrey Jackson. Juanita married Roy Lee Hill of Carnesville, GA on September 11, 1954 in Calhoun Falls, SC. And lived in Carnesville GA.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee Hill, parents William & Audrey Jackson,...

Mark Pelton

Mark Pelton

Mar 31, 2024

Mark Pelton, 61, passed away on March 31, 2024, at his home in Carnesville, GA.

Mark Pelton was born on July 14, 1962 in Rome, NY, to Wesley and Gloria Pelton. Mark served as a law enforcement officer in Volusia County Florida for 20 years and retired from Gwinnett County GA after 10 years of faithful service.

Mark is survived by his...

Lucy Phillips

Lucy Phillips

Mar 28, 2024

Lucy Phillips, 90, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Royston Ga.

Lucy is survived by her two sons Michael & Lisa Phillips of Carnesville, Mark Phillips, of Royston. Siblings Willie Paul McGee, James McGee Jr, Freddie McGee and Gail Grogan.

Lucy is preceded in death by her husband Edward Phillips and parents Jim McGee & Mammie McGee. Siblings Bertha Wilkes, Ruby...

Linda Haley

Linda Haley

Mar 10, 2024

Linda Haley, 79, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Athens Ga. Linda is survived by her Husband Charles "Cisco" Haley. Daughter Brenda Floyd and grandson Charles Floyd and cousin Beth Dalton.  Linda is preceded in death by her father Ralph Hill and mother Helen Chatham and sister Brenda Woodall.   The grave side service for Linda Haley will be held on Thursday,...

Edna Mae LeCroy

Edna Mae LeCroy

Mar 1, 2024

 Edna LeCroy, 89, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Toccoa Ga. Edna is survived by her 2 daughters Wanda Loudermilk and Karen & David Phillips, grandchildren Ethan and Kaley Phillips, William Loudermilk, Dillion Evans Tommy Loudermilk, Larry Loudermilk,  and great-grandchildren Hoyt Wiley and Ruby Mae Phillips. Siblings Glenell Smith, Terry Ann Carter and Bobby Blackwell. Edna is preceded in death by her...

Betty Sue Carroll Williams

Betty Sue Carroll Williams

Feb 24, 2024

BETTY SUE CARROLL WILLIAMS, 90, RETURNED HOME FEBRUARY 24, 2024. THE DAUGHTER OF PRESTON AND RUTH CARROLL OF CARNESVILLE, EASTONALLEE, AND LAVONIA GEORGIA. HER DAUGHTERLYNNE, GRANDDAUGHTER BRETAGNE AND HER WIFE KRISTA WERE WITH HER THE LAST FEWHOURS OF HER EARTHLY LIFE. SHE PASSED PEACEFULLY AND COMFORTABLY INGEORGETOWN, TEXAS AS WE SANG HER FAVORITE HYMNS AND READ HER FAVORITESCRIPTURE.SHE IS SURVIVED BY...

David "New Bob" Brooks

David "New Bob" Brooks

Feb 20, 2024

David "New Bob" Brooks, 62, passed away on February 20, 2024, in Royston, GA.

David "New Bob" Brooks was born on December 5, 1961 in Royston, GA, to Junior and Katie Brooks. He had a career as a carpenter and worked for Goss Construction. 

David has 2 children, Tasha McCollum and Roshanna Brooks.

David was best known for his love of fishing and...

Jamie Reno

Jamie Reno

Feb 16, 2024

 

Johnny James “Jamie” Reno Jr., 50, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, in Athens, GA.

 

Born August 27, 1973, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the Johnny J. and Angie McClung Reno, Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Arthur and Marvine McClung, and Guy and Mary Lou Reno....

Vernon Lingerfelt

Vernon Lingerfelt

Feb 1, 2024

Vernon Lingerfelt, 67, passed away on February 1, 2024, in Oglethorpe County GA.

 

Vernon Lingerfelt was born on April 7, 1956 in Cumming, GA, to Henry & Mamie Inez Twiggs Lingerfelt. He was a career truck driver. Vernon married Faye Lingerfelt on September 8, 1973 in Walhalla SC. The couple had 2 children, Shane Lingerfelt & Jessica Lewis. Vernon was best...

Doris McClain

Doris McClain

Jan 25, 2024

Doris Virginia McClain, 92, of the Red Hill Community, passed away Thursday night, January 25, 2024, at her home.

Born June 19, 1931, in the Bold Spring Community, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Addie Presley Morgan. She was the widow of the late Alton Pruitt McClain. She was the sister of the late Hutcherson Morgan, Thomas Morgan,...

Mike Prince

Mike Prince

Dec 30, 2023

 Mike Prince, 69, of Royston, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia. 

Born November 7th, 1954, in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Ernest Prince and brother of the late Jerry Prince.

Survivors include his mother Leila Prince of Franklin County, wife Cindy Prince of Royston, son Jason Prince of Franklin...

Tina Malloy

Tina Malloy

Dec 29, 2023

Tina Malloy, 63 of Carnesville, Passed away Friday afternoon at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Born April 20th, 1960, in Atlanta GA, she is the daughter of the late David & Janet Carter of Atlanta and the wife of the late Larry Malloy of Carnesville, mother of the late Crystal Matthews Anderson S.C. She is also the sister of...

Deborah Brooks

Deborah Brooks

Dec 22, 2023

 

Deborah Joan Brooks, 69 of Royston, passed away Friday afternoon at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens Ga.

Born April 9th 1954 in Royston GA, she is the daughter of the late Dwayne Dickerson and late Rebecca Standridge of Martin, GA. She retired from Southern Fabricators of Carnesville and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Sandy Cross.  

Survivors...

Pauline Hyde

Pauline Hyde

Dec 14, 2023

Pauline Thomas Hyde, 88, of Carnesville, passed away Thursday morning at Pruitt Health Care in Toccoa, GA.

 

Born November 13th, 1935 in the Red Hill community, she was the daughter of the late Waldo and Flossie Thomas. She was the sister of the late Geraldine Thomas & Hoyt Thomas of Carnesville and Paul Thomas & George Thomas of Atlanta....

Glen Huot

Glen Huot

Dec 8, 2023

 

Glen Matthew Huot, 66, of Martin, passed away December 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital, in Lavonia, GA.

 

Born September 1, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Robert Lloyd and Ruby Lucille Abernathy Huot. He was the husband of the late Karen Elizabeth Newman Huot. He was the brother of the late Skip...

Frank Poole

Frank Poole

Dec 6, 2023

Frank Edward Poole, 56 of Carnesville, GA passed away Wednesday afternoon on December 6, 2022, at his residence.

Born December 7th 1966, in Toccoa, he was the son of the late Jerry and Pat Poole. He was a foreman for Asplundh tree service. He was a avid firearms collector & shooter. He was  a firearms instructor for the NRA...

Allowee Sanders Myers

Allowee Sanders Myers

Nov 14, 2023

 

Allowee Sanders Myers, 83, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday morning at her home in Lavonia.

Born August 30, 1940 in Sandersville, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucille Pounds Sanders. She was the sister of the late David Sanders and Sarah Sanders Berryman. She was retired from the Department of Family and Children Services of Georgia...

Jack Hambrick

Jack Hambrick

Nov 4, 2023

Jack Daniel Hambrick, 43, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 4, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, GA.

Born May 16, 1980, in Commerce, Ga, he was the son of Dwight Hambrick and the late Beulah Rebecca "Becky" Chambers Hambrick. He was the nephew of the late Troyce Hambrick and Odell Fowler. He was a graduate of Franklin County High...

Emily Bruce

Emily Bruce

Oct 30, 2023

 

 

Emily Eugenia "Genki" Cape Bruce, 96, of Carnesville, passed away Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at the Brown Health and Rehab, in Royston.

Born June 9, 1927, in Carnesville, she was the daughter of Tom Watson and Bennie Eva Hamilton Cape. She was the widow of Elton William Bruce, Sr.; mother of the late Joyce McElroy, and Larry...

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