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...
Gary Stephen Vickery
Jun 1, 2026
Mr. Gary Stephen Vickery, 61, of Canon, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Athens GA.
Born on July 25, 1964 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late John Shelton Vickery and Shirley Shaw Vickery. Gary was the closing manager for Quality Foods of Hartwell for 31 years, and co-owner of Vickery Auto Parts...
Denise Kindness
May 31, 2026
Denise Kindness “Ma K”, beloved mother, friend, and pillar of her community, passed away on May 31, 2026 at the age of 87. A fun-loving, life-of-the-party presence with timeless class, she filled every room with warmth, laughter, and generous hospitality.
Born on January 8, 1939 in East London, South Africa, she was the daughter of the late John Abraham Andrew Ferreira...
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,...
