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Bruce Jones
Jul 1, 2026
Mr. George Bruce Jones, 77, of Hartwell, husband of Denise Morris Jones, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at his home.
Funeral service arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.
Sheila Davis Whisnant
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Sheila Davis Whisnant, 66, of Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born on November 25, 1959 in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Wendell Davis and Margaret Stewart. Mrs. Whisnant received her Associate’s Degree in Sonography from Greenville Tech and her Radiology Certificate from AnMed Health. She was an...
Connie Spivey Deal
Jun 28, 2026
Mrs. Connie Spivey Deal, 84, of Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at her home.
Born on June 29, 1941, in Clarkston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Spivey and Ruth Johnson Spivey. Mrs. Deal attended Georgia State University, and she was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband: James H. “Jim” Deal...
Jason Lee Moody
Jun 28, 2026
Jason Lee Moody, age 77, of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the home of his daughter. Born on June 7, 1949, in Senoia, Georgia, Jason was born to the late Walter Lee Moody and Mattie Mae Smith. He was a military veteran having served honorably in the U.S. Air Force.
Jason dedicated many years of his life to...
Donnie Rayford McCurley
Jun 27, 2026
Mr. Donnie Rayford McCurley, 68, of Royston, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 27, 2026 surrounded by his family at the Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
Born on September 10, 1957, in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late James Rayford McCurley and Shirley Lee Spears McCurley. Mr. McCurley was the co-owner & operator of Smith Home & Auto Glass, and...
Sybil Gambrell Clem
Jun 27, 2026
Mrs. Sybil Gambrell Clem, 96, of Hartwell, passed away June 27th 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Born April 5, 1930 in Pelzer, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Madison Gambrell and Elmer Inez Long Gambrell. She graduated from Pelzer High School in 1947. Sybil’s dream was to become a nurse and dedicated her life to serving...
Bobby Gene Jackson
Jun 26, 2026
Bobby Gene Jackson, 79, of Bowersville passed away on June 26th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 30th, 1947, Bobby was a lifelong resident of Hart County.
Bobby lived life to the fullest, believing that anything was possible with a little grit and determination. He was a proud Vietnam era Marine, a drummer, a pilot, a small business...
Katrenia Pickens Saylors
Jun 25, 2026
Mrs. Katrenia Pickens Saylors, 91, of Bowersville, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2026 at her home.
Born on June 20, 1935, in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Pickens and Willie Owens Pickens. Mrs. Katrenia was a retired from the Hartwell Garment Company as a seamstress, and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church. Katrenia...
Evelyn Hayes Sanders
Jun 24, 2026
Mrs. Evelyn Hayes Sanders, 82, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 peacefully at her home.
Born on May 4, 1944 in Anderson SC, she was the daughter of the late Hugh M. Hayes Sr. and Mae Bell Dickson Hayes. Mrs. Sanders worked in textiles and retired as a receptionist from the Hart County Health Department. She loved to cook...
Janet Manley
Jun 22, 2026
Janet Marie Patterson Manley, age 62, of Martin, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her home. Born on August 13, 1963, in Royston, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lamar and Janie Taylor Patterson. She loved her family and cherished her role as a homemaker to her children and grandchildren. Janet was a member of Pleasant...
Helen Vaughn Thompson
Jun 22, 2026
Mrs. Helen Vaughn Thompson, 95, of Royston, passed away, June 22, 2026 at her home.
Born on May 1, 1931 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt Vaughn and Elizabeth LeCroy Vaughn. Mrs. Thompson was a retired seamstress from Oxford of Royston and a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her two daughters: Susan Roach...
Patsy Shaw Hicks
Jun 20, 2026
Mrs. Patsy Ann Shaw Hicks, 86, of Conyers, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Piedmont Hospital-Rockdale.
Born on February 19, 1940, in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late J.B. Shaw and Laura Lorene Phillips Shaw. Mrs. Hicks was a former secretary for the Rockdale County Hospital and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church...
Lawrence William O'Barr
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. Lawrence William O’Barr, 90, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at his home.
Born on July 10, 1935 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Denver O’Barr and Zelle Bowers O’Barr. Mr. O’Barr was lineman for the Hart EMC for 30 years and retired as a meter tech. He was also a member of...
Jan Burgamy Hattaway
Jun 15, 2026
Jan Burgamy Hattaway, age 70, of Demorest, passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2026, at the age of 70. Born November 18, 1955, in Sparta, GA, Jan was the daughter of the late James Calvin Burgamy and Agnes Toulson Burgamy.
Jan led a fulfilling life, dedicated to her family. She was the devoted wife of the late James...
Arminda Tucker Hicks
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Arminda Jane Tucker Hicks, 87, of Hartwell, passed peacefully away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.
Born on May 29, 1939 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late William Orrin Tucker Sr. and Mary Nell Bennett Tucker Crapnell. Mrs. Hicks received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in 1960...
Lattie Herring Atkins
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Lattie Jean Herring Atkins, 91, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home.
Born on April 19, 1935 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Joel Anderson Herring and Marie Edwards Herring. Mrs. Atkins was a homemaker, a member of the Milltown Baptist Church, and she attended the First Baptist Church of Hartwell.
Survivors include...
Frances Garner Burdette
Jun 7, 2026
Mrs. Frances Garner Burdette, age 95, of Elberton, formerly of Canon, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Spring Valley, Pruitt Health in Elberton.
Born on March 16, 1931, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Liddie Peeples Garner. Before retirement she worked as a seamstress for Stone Manufacturing.
Mrs. Burdette enjoyed working in her flower...
Jonnie Nichols Chitwood
Jun 3, 2026
Mrs. Jonnie Mae Nichols Chitwood, 94, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3 at her home.
Born on May 1, 1932, in Hanceville (Cullman County) Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of Garland Morgan Nichols, Sr. and Ethel Grubbs Nichols. From an early age, Jonnie was known for her kind spirit, strong sense of responsibility and a deep love of...
Talmadge Roling
Jun 2, 2026
Grady Talmadge Roling, Jr., affectionately known as Talmadge, passed away on June 2, 2026, at Northridge Health & Rehabilitation in Commerce, Georgia. He was 70 years old. Born on March 1, 1956, in Franklin County, the son of the late Grady Talmadge Roling, Sr., and Melba Jean Sanders Roling.
Talmadge was a graduate of Franklin County High School, who worked, prior...
Stevie Wayne Michael II
Jun 2, 2026
Stevie Wayne Michael, II, age 51, of Lavonia, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his home in Lavonia. Born on April 2, 1975, Stevie was the beloved son of Stevie Wayne Michael, I (Janet) and Nancy Ruth Martin.
Despite facing the challenges of being quadriplegic, Stevie never allowed his condition to define him. He was known for his unwavering...
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