Shelby Brady
Dec 30, 2025
Shelby Jean Farmer Brady, age 83, of Canon, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.
Born on March 3, 1942, in Stephens County, Shelby was the daughter of the late Douglas Winfred Farmer and Mary John Holcomb Farmer. Throughout her life, she exemplified dedication and hard work, retiring as a devoted machine operator with Milliken.
Beyond...
Evelyn McDowell
Dec 28, 2025
Mrs. Evelyn Marie Finley McDowell, 79, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Hart Care Center.
Born on March 17, 1946, in Easley, South Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Oliver Thomas Finley and Lauda Belle Payne Finley. She was raised on a farm, where she developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for faith...
Robert G. Wages Jr. (Courtesy)
Dec 27, 2025
Robert Grady Wages, Jr. passed away on December 27, 2025 at age 78, after a long decline caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
Robert was born in Hartwell, Georgia, to Robert Grady Wages, Sr. and Margie Thornton Wages, whose deaths precede him. Though he had no blood siblings, Robert enjoyed lifelong bonds with honorary sisters who grew up alongside him on Highland Avenue:...
John A. Dickerson (Courtesy)
Dec 27, 2025
John Alan Dickerson, Sr., 79, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The son of Fay and Laura Elizabeth McCurley Dickerson of Hartwell, Georgia, John was born in Anderson, South Carolina on August 23, 1946. He graduated from Hart County High School in 1964 and went on to attend Clemson University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1968.
While at...
Ben Shiretzki
Dec 27, 2025
Raphael Benjamin “Ben” Shiretzki, age 84, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.
He was born in Gainesville, GA June 4, 1941, son of the late Raphael B. Shiretzki, Sr. and Mae Page Shiretzki. He graduated from Decatur High School in Decatur, GA and served in the U. S. Coast Guard. Ben married Carol...
Katherine Walters
Dec 27, 2025
Mrs. Katherine Jeanette Lawrence Walters, 77, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Callie & John Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC.
Born on August 25, 1948 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late William “Bud” Lawrence and Louise Hendrix Lawrence. Mrs. Walters was a former CNA at Hart Care Center and of the Church of...
Paul Abernathy
Dec 26, 2025
Mr. James Paul Abernathy, 83, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Born on April 22, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ernest Hubert Abernathy and Annie Myrtle Pittman Abernathy. Mr. Abernathy graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960 and then went on to earn his Bachelor’s...
Bonnie F. Starnes
Dec 25, 2025
Mrs. Bonnie Fay Scarboro Starnes, 83, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Hart Care Center.
Born on March 9, 1942, in Belton, SC, she was the daughter of the late R.E. Scarboro and Dorothy May (Scarborough) Scarboro. Mrs. Starnes was a retired CNA for AnMed Medical Center, and a member of the Abundant Life Baptist Church.
Survivors include...
Tommy Dorsey
Dec 25, 2025
Mr. Tommy Edward Dorsey, 82, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC.
Born on May 21, 1943 in Oconee County, SC, he was the son of the late Thadeus Eugene Dorsey and Ruby Lee Gantt Dorsey. Mr. Dorsey was retired from Clark-Schwebel as an electronic technician, and a member of Flat Shoals Baptist...
Darryl Dodson
Dec 22, 2025
Mr. Darryl Lee Dodson, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025 at Brookdale of Hartwell.
Born on October 21, 1956, in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late William Harold Dodson Sr. and Willie Grace Nixon Dodson. Mr. Dodson attended both Emmanuel College and Georgia Southern University, and was a retired controller for Milliken-Avalon Plant. He was...
Cathy Dove
Dec 22, 2025
Ms. Cathy Lynn Dove, 68, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Monday, December 22, 2025 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.
Born on December 13, 1957 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Chandler Dove and Nobie Booth Dove. Cathy was a former seamstress at Hartwell Company and a long-time employee of the Dairy Queen of Hartwell. Cathy was also...
Bradley Vernon Green
Dec 20, 2025
Mr. Bradley Vernon Green, 40, lovingly known as Brad, was an amazing husband, father and friend. He was devoted to his family and his greatest pride and joy was his children.
Born on June 2, 1985, he was the son of Vernon Green and Denise Cox Brooks. He is also survived by two sisters: Melody Byrd of Rome GA and Kristy...
Peggy Sanders
Dec 20, 2025
Peggy Juanita Goodwin Sanders, age 76, of Canon, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home.
Born April 30, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Francis Goodwin. Before retirement she worked as a seamstress. Mrs. Sanders was a member of the Destiny Fellowship. She loved spending time with...
Janie Hamby
Dec 18, 2025
Mrs. Janie Marie (Siceloff) Hamby, of Lavonia, began experiencing God's Promise when she passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Thursday December 18th, 2025.
Janie was born in Galax, Virginia, and was one of four daughters raised by James and Marie (Nichols) Siceloff. In 1963, Mrs. Hamby graduated with honors from Elbert...
Bonnie Allen
Dec 15, 2025
Bonnie Fay Chambers Allen, age 73, of Canon, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 23, 1951, in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late J. C. & Edna Opal Crook Chambers. Along with her husband she helped to carry the gospel...
Lamar Allen
Dec 13, 2025
William Lamar Allen, age 76, of Canon, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home. Born on May 2, 1949, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Charles and Marjorie Carter Allen. Lamar's life was a testament to the value of hard work. A dedicated farmer, he found immense joy in working...
Ruth Sullivan Bowers
Dec 12, 2025
Mrs. Essie Ruth Sullivan Bowers, 89, of Bowersville, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at Hart Care Center, Hartwell.
Born on September 19, 1936 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Perry Sullivan and Annie Bratcher Sullivan. Â Mrs. Bowers started working in her father's country store, Sullivan's Grocery, then eventually...
Martha Phillips Sanders
Dec 11, 2025
Mrs. Martha Ann Phillips Sanders, 73, of Bowersville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at home.
Born on May 28, 1952 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Odis Franklin Phillips and Jeanette (Phillips) Phillips. Â Mrs. Sanders was a former clerk at Arby's of Lavonia, loved to Sew, Cook, grow...
Larry Chastain
Dec 8, 2025
Larry Dean Chastain, age 81, of Carnesville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born August 4, 1944, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Albert and Edith Aldrich Chastain. Before retirement he worked for Bosch Corporation and the Franklin County School System. He was an active member...
Fran Orowski
Dec 6, 2025
Frances Eloise Elam Orowski, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at her home in Gumlog on Saturday evening, December 6, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101.
Born on October 4, 1924, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Frances was the daughter of the late Ed and Rose Foster Elam. From an early age, she displayed a profound love for...
