Obituary Listing

Apr 12, 2025

Mrs. Mary Snider Carroll, 94, of The Gables of Royston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on December 27, 1930, in Denton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Albert Snider and Velna Tate Snider. Mary spent the majority of her married life...

Apr 9, 2025

Mr. William Stanley Bridges, 68, of Elberton, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Born on December 8, 1956 in Elberton GA, he was the son of the late Jimmy Bridges and Margaret Kelley Bridges.  Mr. Bridges was retired from South Ridge Granite Quarry.

Survivors include a son: Chad Bridges...

Apr 7, 2025

Mrs. Mary Frances Teasley Harris, 77, of Elberton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Heardmont Nursing Home with her daughter at her side.

Mrs. Harris was born in Hartwell on October 15, 1947, daughter of the late Harold Brown Teasley and Susan Frances Harper Teasley. She worked a beautician as well as at Brown...

Apr 7, 2025

William David "Bill" Fortner, Jr., age 67, of Alto, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born July 31, 1957, in Gainesville, he was the son of the late William David Fortner, Sr. and Eleanor Martin Fortner. He worked for North Georgia Foods and was in management at Burger...

Apr 5, 2025

Evelyn Kay London, 82, of Bremen passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Carrollton surrounded by her family.

She and her identical twin sister, Eleanor, were born on November 1, 1942 in Forest, Ohio, Evelyn was the daughter of the late, Lester and Ocie Boldman Fisher.

Evelyn is...

Apr 5, 2025

Robert Julian "R. J." Albrecht, age 27, of Canon, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home. Born on January 17, 1998, in New Britain, CT, he was the son of Robert W. and Carrie McNeff Albrecht.

R. J. spent his formative years in Franklin County, where he graduated from Franklin County High School as...

Apr 4, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Dockery Maxwell, 79 of Hartwell, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center.

Born on March 31, 1947 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late John Luther Dockery and Mae Belle Pilgrim Dockery.  Mrs. Maxwell was a self-employed Beautician, former owner-operator of The Max Clothing Store...

Apr 2, 2025

Brittney Nicole Ellard Lewis, age 22, of Lavonia, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on December 28, 2002, in Stephens County, she was the daughter of Chris Ellard and Teresa Willingham, and the adoptive daughter of Laurie Lewis.

Brittney attended Franklin County High School and later worked at...

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. John Harvin Gantt Jr, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.

Born on November 3, 1938 in St. Petersburg FL, he was the son of the late John Harvin Gantt Sr. and Effie Louise Swafford Gantt.  Mr. Gantt was retired owner/operator of Gantt Graphics Inc. He loved...

Mar 31, 2025

Leonard Fredrick "Fred" Brown, age 81, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home. Born on February 12, 1944, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Conrad Brown, Jr. and Bonnie Asbury Williams.

Fred dedicated many years of his professional life to AT&T before his retirement. A man of deep faith, he was...

Mar 31, 2025

Mrs. Sara Corene Gulley Adams, 93, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at her home.

Born on November 28, 1931 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late James Robert (Jim) Gulley and Cora Irene Ashworth Gulley. Mrs. Adams was a retired instructor with Hart/Franklin TMR Center. She was...

Mar 30, 2025

Mrs. Mary Genelle Foster Stewart, 88, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on September 11, 1936 in Canon GA, she was the daughter of the late John Lester Foster and Hazel Shiflet Foster.  Mrs. Stewart was a former sales clerk at Belk's of Hartwell and...

Mar 30, 2025

Mrs. Betty Laverne Gunn Linder, 96 of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Hart Care Center.

Born on January 7, 1929 in Monroe GA, she was the daughter of the late Ellar Gunn.  Mrs. Linder worked in the meat department at the Big Apple grocery store. She was a member of...

Mar 29, 2025

MSgt Jeffrey Randall Smith, U.S. Air Force Ret, 63, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on August 2, 1961 in St. Petersburg, FL, he was the son of the late Archie Delano Smith and Mary Lou Wild Smith.  MSgt Smith retired after 21 years of service from the...

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. Paul John Doker, 87, of Danielsville, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at his home.

Born on August 25, 1937 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Doker and Clara Whitten Doker and the step-son of the late Marie McCurley Doker.  Mr. Doker was a retired salesman...

Mar 27, 2025

Mr. Talmadge Lamar Garrett, age 88, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

Born February 17, 1937, in Maysville, GA. He was the son of the late Methel and Lucille Garrett. He earned his college degree and put it to good use as an engineer with Micro-Meretics. Mr. Garrett...

Mar 26, 2025

Mrs. Linda Carpenter Wigley, 82, of Bowman, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home.

Born on May 31, 1942 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Luther Carpenter and Blanche Cantrell Carpenter.  Mrs. Wigley was a seamstress and machine operator for the Hartwell Company, and was a member...

Mar 26, 2025

Mr. James Earl Pearson Sr., 78, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on February 16, 1947 in Greer SC, he was the son of the late Roscoe Jefferson Pearson and Mildred Irene Rhodes Pearson.  Mr. Pearson was retired from the maintenance department of Celanese...

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Savage, 87, of Hartwell, graduated from his earthly life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home on Lake Hartwell.

Born on April 11, 1937 in Winter Haven, FL, Bob was the adopted son of the late Robert and Edith Bass Savage of that city. He and Annette came...

Mar 23, 2025

Gladys York Wright, age 92, of Canon, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the home of her son. Born on May 15, 1932, in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and Pearl Cleveland York. Gladys devoted her life to her family and her faith. As a homemaker, she filled her home with warmth...