All Obituaries

Annie Sue Gary, age 60 of Atlanta, Georgia formerly of Elberton, Georgia enter her eternal rest Sept. 19, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Elberton Chapel. www.macksfuneralhome.com. (706) 283-4566.  

Deacon Joe McIntosh, Jr, age 65 of Elberton, Georgia entered his eternal rest on September 13, 2019.  Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located at 320 College Ave. Elberton, Georgia.  Interment will be in the Lincoln Heights Cemetery, Elberton, Georgia.  Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann McIntosh; children, Tara Felicia Simpson & Tasha Toinette McIntosh; sister, Patricia Downer;2...

  Clayborn Lewis Jr., age 76 of Elberton, Georgia entered his eternal rest on Sept. 10, 2019. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service- Elberton Chapel, located at 320 College Ave. Elberton, Georgia 30635. Interment will be in the Lincoln Heights cemetery, Elberton, Georgia. Survivors include his children, Brian Lewis, Kavin Lewis Sr., Mario Barnes, Tina Gaines, Rudolph Miller, Timothy Miller, Charlotte Gates;...

  John Terrell Kennedy Jr., age 60 of Canon, Georgia entered his eternal rest on Sept. 5th, 2019. Memorial service will be 4:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, located at 1276 Royston Hwy., Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Survivors include his children, Brannon Bryson, Samantha Savage, Tiffany Homes; mother, Darlene Kennedy; brother, Joey Kennedy; sisters, Mickey Kennedy, Lisa Kennedy; 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces,...

  Tyson Dantrail “Bozo” Evans, age 32 of Elberton, Georgia of entered his eternal rest Sept. 02, 2019. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Bethel Grove Baptist Church, located at 3022 Heardmont Rd., Elberton, Georgia 30635. Interment will be in the Bethel Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Elberton, Georgia. Mr. Evans will be placed in the church at 1:00 pm Saturday until hour of service. Survivors include his mother, Vickie L. Evans; brothers,...

  Katherine L. Tate Fortson, age 69 of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on September 1st, 2019. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Westside Presbyterian Church 651 Pulliam St. Elberton, Georgia. Interment will be in the Lincoln Heights Cemetery, Elberton, Georgia. Mrs. Fortson will be placed in the church at 12:00 pm Saturday until hour of service. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Fortson; son, Kevin Fortson; sister, Brenda Clark; 4...

Deacon Judson Bowers, age 85 of Hartwell, Georgia entered his eternal rest Aug. 28, 2019. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday Sept. 3, 2019 at Union Hill Baptist Church located at 110 Union Hill Church Rd. Bowersville, Georgia. Interment will be in the Union Hill Baptist Church cemetery, Bowersville, Georgia. Deacon Bowers will be placed in the church at 10:00 am  Tuesday until hour of service. Survivors include his children, Anthony Bowers, George Bowers, Danny Bowers,...

Willie Delores Morrison, age 67 of Anderson, South Carolina formerly of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Aug. 26, 2019. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Elberton Chapel. Interment will be in the Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Elberton, Georgia. Survivors include her brother, Farris Morrison Jr; sisters, Thelma Bowens, Jacquelyn M. Deberry; a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and...

Joyce Ann Green Jones, age 52, of Hartwell, Georgia, entered her eternal rest Sunday, August 25, 2019. Private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Hartwell Chapel.  www.macksfuneralhome.com. (706) 376-7566.

Mary Elizabeth  Ardister age 70, of Elberton, Georgia, entered her eternal rest on Aug. 18, 2019. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Elberton, Georgia. Interment will be in the Lincoln Heights, Elberton, Georgia. Survivors include her children: Derrick Ardister, Chiquita Allen; brothers: James Baker, Chuck Heard; sisters: Linda Ardister, Nancy Willis, Evon Blackmon, Wanda Martin, Barbara Baker; 4...

  Joseph William Hughes Jr., age 66 of Hartwell, Georgia entered his eternal rest on Aug. 18, 2019. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Maple Springs Baptist Church. 2902 Maple Springs Church Rd., Dewy Rose Georgia 30634. Interment will be in the Maple Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Dewy Rose, Georgia. Mr. Hughes will be placed in the church at 10:00 am Saturday until hour of service. Survivors include his daughter, Roshelle Hughes; brother, Lionel...

Merlie McIntosh Jones, age 76, of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Aug. 17, 2019. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service- Elberton chapel. Interment will be in the Maple Spring Baptist Cemetery, Elberton, Georgia. Survivors include her children, Marcia McCord, Lisa Buggs, Stephanie McCord Hollis, Mark Jones; sisters, Mary Ann Miller, Carie Hood, Marie Worthy, Dorothy Sims, Jennifer Wimbley, Donna...

The life of Celia P. Long was one of great honor, love, joy and grace. She lived selflessly and  dedicated her life to honoring and serving the Lord with deep love and intention. She assumed many important roles in her lifetime, and performed them all with the utmost care and compassion. Not only did her family benefit from the significance of her care and love, but all who crossed her path were blessed by her loving presence. Although this world will not be the same without her sweet...

  Ruby Lee Arnold, age 60, of Elberton Georgia entered her eternal rest on Aug. 12, 2019. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at Cades Chapel Baptist Church, 3860 River Rd., Elberton, Georgia 30635. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery, Elberton, Georgia. Ms. Arnold will be placed in the church at 1:00 pm Saturday until hour of service. Survivors include her children, Jill Burton, Tina Arnold, Quanisha Arnold; brother, James Anderson; 7 grandchildren; host...

Larry Alonzo Turner Sr., US Army Veteran, age 86, of Hartwell, Georgia entered his eternal rest on Aug. 11, 2019. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at Flat Rock C.M.E. Church, 5595 Cokesbury Hwy. Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Interment will be in the Shiloh C.M.E. Church Cemetery, Hartwell, Georgia. Mr. Turner will be placed in the church at 10:00 am Thursday until hour of service. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Turner; children, Larry Turner Jr., Felecia...