Rebecca F. Martin
Apr 9, 2026
Rebecca F. Martin, age 84, of Bowersville, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in her home surrounded by her children and loved ones.
Born on December 12, 1941 in Easley, SC, Rebecca was the beloved daughter of the late Rev. Marvin and Frances Ferguson. Rebecca was always known for her love of Max, her children, her family, and her church....
Joe Harden
Apr 9, 2026
Joseph Austin “Joe” Harden, age 78, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on April 8, 1948, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late William Elmore Harden and Daisy Pauline Austin Harden.
He worked in architectural mill work and then in later years, facilities maintenance, with the...
Sondra Burtz
Apr 8, 2026
Sondra Grace Bandy Burtz, age 76, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at her home.
Born August 24, 1949, in Trion, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Jessie Burk Bandy. She worked in finance as a loan officer and accountant. She was an avid reader and cherished the time spent with her family. Sondra was...
Rebecca Palmer Smith
Apr 3, 2026
Ms. Rebecca Colleen Palmer-Smith, 53, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta.
She is survived by her sons: Russell Palmer of Hartwell and Alex Palmer of Stillmore GA; mother, Janet Denman Rogers of Hartwell; sister, Jennifer Hix of Hartwell; brother, Heath Frost and wife Scottie of Cataula; her husband, Luther Smith; several aunts,...
Kinsley Myers
Apr 2, 2026
Little Miss Kinsley Myers, passed away far too soon at the tender age of two on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital.
Born on April 9, 2024, in Lavonia, Kinsley was a bright light and an endless source of joy to everyone who knew her. Daughter to Olivia Holbrooks and Christian Myers, Kinsley filled her days with laughter...
Rev. Julian Yuille
Mar 30, 2026
Rev. Julian O. Yuille, age 91, of Sautee, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2026.
Born on January 16, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama, Rev. Yuille was the son of the late J. O. Yuille and Virginia Pate Yuille. He lived a life of faith, service, and dedication to his calling.
Rev. Yuille earned his Doctor of Ministry and faithfully...
Saan Teasley
Mar 29, 2026
Mr. Saan Andrew Teasley, 61, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on March 16, 1965 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Bruce Andrew Teasley and Jane Elizabeth Fleming Teasley. Saan was a self-employed farmer and a devoted member of the Bethesda Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife:...
Marcy Wicker Hill
Mar 22, 2026
Ms. Marcy Jane Wicker Hill, 57, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her home.
Born on August 2, 1968 in Kansas City KS, she was the daughter of Elsie Jane Carruth Wicker and the late Terry Wicker. Marcy graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She was also a member of the...
John "Buzzy" Griffith Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
Mr. John L. “Buzzy” Griffith Jr., 74, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Friday, March 20, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born on September 9, 1951, in Douglas GA, he was the son of the late John L. “Johnny” Griffith Sr. and Dorothy Cowart Griffith. Buzzy is survived by his devoted and caring wife of 52 years,...
Sue Fulghum
Mar 20, 2026
After a long illness. Sue or “Ms. Sue” as she was affectionately called by many, went home peacefully on March 20, 2026, to be with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.
Born in Franklin County and having lived there her entire life, she was the daughter of Caleb A. and Irene McGill Brooks of Lavonia.
She had worked many years ago as...
Dr. Wendell Bannister (Courtesy)
Mar 17, 2026
Dr. Wendell Ray Bannister, age 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation.
Born October 27, 1942, in Anderson County, SC, he was a son of the late Robert Leon Bannister and Rebecca Vanadore Bannister. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Roger Whitmire and Roy McCoy.
Dr. Bannister was a graduate...
Frances Floyd
Mar 17, 2026
Mrs. Mary Frances Eaves Floyd, 83, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Hartwell Health and Rehab.
Born on December 23, 1942 in Elberton GA, she was the daughter of the late Carlton Eaves and Dessie Lee Welborn Eaves. Mrs. Floyd was a beautician for 62 years and retired owner & operator of Hair Designs by Frances. She was...
Dianne Mercer Williams (Courtesy)
Mar 15, 2026
Mrs. Carol ‘Dianne’ Mercer Williams, 78, of Pulliam Mill Road, Dewy Rose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, surrounded by family and close friends. She was the wife of 48 years to Robert Daniel Williams, Jr.
The third of four children, Dianne was born in Elberton on September 23, 1947, daughter of the...
Yetive Craft Davenport
Mar 15, 2026
Mrs. Yetive Craft Davenport, 93, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Hart Care Center.
Born on April 29, 1932 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late John William Craft and Mary Emily Skelton Craft. Mrs. Davenport was a graduate of Berry College, a retired elementary school teacher from Fannin County School System and member of...
Richard Szall
Mar 10, 2026
Richard Alan Szall, age 66, of Lavonia, formerly of Canterbury, CT, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.
Born on June 4, 1959, in Putnam, Ct, he was the son of the late Henry and Barbara Vett Szall. Before retirement he worked for the road department of the Town of Scotland, Ct. He loved hunting,...
Greg Lindsay
Mar 6, 2026
Mr. Gregory B. “Greg” Lindsay, 73, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Brookdale of Hartwell.
Born on July 14, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Robert John Lindsay and Annette Rupert Lindsay. Mr. Lindsay was a Retail Improvement Specialist over the Bakery Departments for 30 Publix Grocery Stores in the Atlanta...
Ben Kay
Mar 6, 2026
Benjamin Paul Kay, Sr., 85, of Hartwell, Georgia went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family at 5:41 p.m. on Friday, March 6.
Born October 24, 1940, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, He was the fifth child of James Martin and Helen Dixon Kay.
Ben was a devoted husband, father, Papa, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his beloved...
Gail McGee Manter
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Gail McGee Manter, 73, of Hartwell entered her eternal home in the early hours of March 5, 2026 at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Athens, GA surrounded by loved ones.
Born on April 30, 1952 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Theron O. McGee and Ellen Evans McGee. Gail was an active member of Hartwell First...
Barbara McCurley Crump
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara Jean (McCurley) Crump, of Athens, passed away peacefully on March 4 2026, at the age of 92.
She was born on a snowy night, December 16, 1933, in Elberton, Georgia, the first child of Mary Thornton McCurley and Albert McCurley. Raised in Hartwell, “Bobbie,” as she was affectionately known, attended Hart County High School, graduating in 1951. It was in...
Kathie W. Cheatham
Mar 3, 2026
Miss Kathryn Watkins “Kathie” Cheatham, 68, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home.
Born on January 24, 1958 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late William E. Cheatham and Kathryn “Kay” Watkins Cheatham. Miss Cheatham received her Bachelor’s Degree from Brenau University, and was a bank teller for the Northeast Georgia Bank....
