Keith Roling
May 28, 2026
Keith Roling, age 60, of Lavonia, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home.
Born on May 30, 1965, he was the son of the late Milton “ML” Roling and Margie Sheriff Roling. Keith was a 1983 graduate of Hart County High School. Before retirement he worked as a lineman for Hart EMC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball and...
Doris Burt Ford
May 27, 2026
Doris Lee Ford age 93, passed away, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Walden’s Cove Personal Care Home in Jefferson, Georgia, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born August 4, 1932, in Haddam Kansas, a daughter of the late Judson and Lora Burt.
Doris loved to play games with her family and friends. She was an avid bridge player, she loved...
Peggy Weaver Kay
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Weaver Kay, 91, of Canon GA, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2026 at St. Mary Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia GA
Born on January 7, 1935 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Luke Weaver Sr. and Neila Hilley Weaver, affectionately known as "Daddy Weaver" and "Mama Weaver". Mrs. Kay worked for many years at Bellcraft...
Jeannette Black Scott
May 21, 2026
Mrs. Jeannette Black Scott, 94, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2026 at her home.
Born on September 23, 1931 in Lake Park, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Ryan Black and Ida Lou Dennis Black. Mrs. Scott received her Bachelor’s Degree from Harding College, and was a teacher for York College and various schools. Jeanette...
Edwina Jo Deaton
May 14, 2026
Edwina Jo Deaton, age 69, of Canon, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her home.
Born on September 4, 1956, in Royston, she was the daughter of Eddie Daniel Deaton and the late Jo Nell Sewell Deaton. She worked as a Customer Representative in the service industry.
She is survived by her father: Eddie Daniel Deaton; children: Christie Williams and...
Kathryn Ann Roggemann
May 12, 2026
Kathryn Ann Albrecht Roggemann, age 65, of Hoschton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton. Born on May 18, 1960, in Cedar Lake, Indiana, daughter of the late Donald James Albrecht and Phyllis Broberg. Kathryn lived in the Orlando, Florida area until moving to Hoschton in the last few weeks to...
Jim Roysdon
May 12, 2026
Maurice James Roysdon, Jr., age 80, of Lavonia, passed away on May 12, 2026 at his home.
Born on May 27, 1945, in San Francisco, California, Jim was the son of the late Maurice James Roysdon, Sr. and Elizabeth Kathryn Berdan. Maurice moved to the Gumlog community after retiring from a career in manufacturing.
He is survived by his brothers, Jeff Sapoznick,...
Margaret Rose Andrews
May 8, 2026
Mrs. Margaret Rose Cauley Andrews, age 81, of Conyers, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Hartwell Health & Rehab.
Born on December 30, 1944, in Holyoke, MA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas F. Cauley and Mary A. Hamel Cauley. Before retirement she served others as a caregiver. Mrs. Andrews was of the Roman Catholic faith.
She is...
Howard Floyd Welborn
May 6, 2026
Mr. Howard Floyd Welborn, 75, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at The Gables of Cobb Village in Royston GA.
Born on February 2, 1951 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late Rufus O. Welborn and Sarah Haygood Welborn Williford. Mr. Welborn was a retired supply clerk from Monroe/Tenneco Auto Equipment Company for 35 years. He...
Joe Glidewell, III (Courtesy)
May 5, 2026
Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Glidewell, III, 76, of Thompson Drive, Elberton, husband of Jane Balchin Glidewell, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
An only child, Joe was born in Elberton on April 12, 1950, to Joseph William Glidewell, II and Christina Gomez Glidewell. He graduated from Elbert County High School in...
Zoie Marie Atkinson
May 4, 2026
We honor the beautiful life of Zoie Marie Atkinson, age 19, of Carnesville, who passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on January 16, 2007, in Toccoa GA. Zoie was the beloved daughter of Brian Atkinson and Christena Mize Atkinson. The granddaughter of Richard and Karen Mize of Carnesville GA, Doug Atkinson, and...
Robert Eugene "Johnny" Dunnell
May 4, 2026
Mr. Robert Eugene “Johnny” Dunnell, 79, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC.
Born on April 13, 1947 in Canon GA, he was the son of the late Howard Dunnell and Mary Edith Pickens Dunnell. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express and a bus driver for Hart County Charter System....
Jill O'Barr Carney
May 3, 2026
Ms. Jill O‘Barr Carney, 62, of Reno Nevada, formerly of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Reno Nevada under hospice care.
Born on February 10, 1964 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of Lawrence O’Barr and Helen Wilhite O’Barr of Hartwell.
Survivors include her parents; one son: Nathan Carney; one daughter: Eliana Carney both of Lake Tahoe CA; one...
Betty Byrum Yeargin
May 1, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jane Byrum Yeargin, 84, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.
Born on July 2, 1941 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Byrum and Jurllee Isom Byrum. Mrs. Byrum was a homemaker and a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter: Connie Stovall...
Robert "Chip" Strickland Jr.
May 1, 2026
Mr. Robert Gordon “Chip” Strickland Jr., 72, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Friday, May 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on July 2, 1953 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Betty Teasley Strickland and the late Robert G. Strickland Sr. Chip was the Owner & Operator of Chip’s Electronics and Appliance Service. He was a...
William Teate
Apr 30, 2026
William Alfred Teate, age 87, of Martin, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home.
Born on April 25, 1939, in Hart County, he was the son of the late Emmett Alfred and Elvie Sue McConnell Teate. Before retirement he worked for Carry On Trailers as a welder. Mr. Teate served in the US Army Reserve and was a...
Paul Waddell, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Paul Andrew Waddell, Jr., age 79, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home with his family around him.
Born February 4, 1947, in Chamblee, GA, he was the son of the late Paul Andrew Waddell, Sr. and Bernice Askew Waddell. He worked, as a HVAC technician, with General Motors for more than 35 years. After retiring, he...
Ronnie Rhinehart
Apr 27, 2026
John Ronald "Ronnie" Rhinehart, age 68, of Lavonia, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. Born on August 19, 1957, he was the son of the late Lafayette Hall Rhinehart and Sara Elizabeth Blackmon.
Ronnie graduated high school and went on to have a fulfilling twenty plus year career at Milliken Avalon, where he worked diligently until the plant...
Steve Terrell Burden
Apr 26, 2026
Stephen Terrell Burden, age 81, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2026. Stephen was born on September 18, 1944, in Hartwell, Georgia, son of Sidney James Burden and Mattie Jane Bobo. Stephen graduated from Hart County High School and went on to serve in the United States Army with the 1st Cavalry Division (airmobile) in Vietnam. He...
Jo Templeton Turner
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Jo Turner, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at her home.
Born in Wrens GA, she was the daughter of the late Garland Templeton and Janie Belle Purdue Templeton Phillips. She was a retired bookkeeper for Jerry Turner Construction and a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church. She was a former realtor in Xenia OH and loved her...
