Obituary Listing

Jun 24, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Lux, 88, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, surrounded by some of his "big beautiful family."

Ken/Kenny was born on February 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, where he was raised, the son of the late Kenneth Arthur Lux and Vivian O'Brien Lux, for...

Jun 21, 2025

Mrs. Jean "Dinky" West Pruitt, aged 71, of Toccoa, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born on July 24, 1953, in Atlanta, GA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Eugene and Faye Hall West.

Jean was a dedicated administrative assistant with the Stephens County Health Department....

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Ricky Gene Jackson, 59, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Born on March 21, 1966 in Ft. Myers, FL, he was the son of the late Ernest Eugene Jackson and Ruby Ozell Campbell Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a member of the Hartwell Church of God, and...

Jun 15, 2025

Mr. Fred Wendall Fortson, 72, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at Hartwell Health & Rehab, Hartwell.

Born on February 6, 1953 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late James I. Fortson and Bonnie Willis Fortson.  Fred lived most of his life in Franklin County and was a Certified Boat and...

Jun 14, 2025

Bobby Lee Barrett, beloved husband, father, brother, and papa, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him the most.

Born on March 21, 1941, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Grady and Mattie Parr Barrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son; Otis...

Jun 11, 2025

Mr. Stephen Alexander Grubbs, 16, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Born on February 13, 2009 in Toccoa GA, he was the son of Todd Mack Grubbs and Angela Marie Anthony Grubbs.  Stephen loved his Cats & Dogs, riding & trading Mini-bikes, hanging out with his friends, and was of the...

Jun 11, 2025

Mrs. Leanne Fleming Rogers, 53, of Bowman Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on April 20, 1972 in Anderson SC, she was the daughter of Jerry L. Fleming and the late Patsy "Pat" Vickery Fleming.  Leanne was a former X-Ray technician for Cobb...

Jun 11, 2025

Linda Darlene Huston Whitworth, age 68, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Pruitt Health of Macon.

Born April 18, 1957, in Long Beach, CA, she was the daughter of the late Francis Blaine Huston and Frances Powell. Until her disability, she worked as a biscuit maker for McDonalds. She will be remembered as a...

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Timmie Harris Hackett, 88, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her home.

Born on October 13, 1936 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Ed Harris and Edna Tallent Harris.  Mrs. Hackett was retired as a Textile Spinner and of the Church of God Faith.

Jun 7, 2025

Mr. Charles Noah Maxwell, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Hart Care Center.

Born on February 7, 1939, in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Florine Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was a long-time employee of Turner Concrete, and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Jun 3, 2025

Brad Eugene Hail, age 68, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Born December 17, 1956, in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Bryer and Patricia Radibauer Hail. Mr. Hail was a self-employed body and fender repairman.

He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law: Jessica Hail & William Lewis Sosebee;...

Jun 2, 2025

David Rehbein Baetzel 83, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Home on June 2, 2025. Born on May 13, 1942 to Evelyn and Warren Baetzel in Pittsford, NY, Dave was an only child. He grew up on a dairy farm in Pittsford, NY and raised award winning dairy cows. He graduated from Pittsford High School, attended...

Jun 2, 2025

Carol V. Moon, 87, of Hartwell, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Hart Care Center.

Carol was born in Hart County to the late Ira and Lille Mae Vickery.  She was one of fourteen children.  She was a lifelong member of Sardis Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School teacher,...

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Frances Walters Sokol, 94, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at Hart Care Center.

Born on December 14, 1930 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Walters and Eula Ayers Walters.  Mrs. Sokol was a bookkeeper for 40 years at the Hartwell Garment Company and was...

May 25, 2025

Karl A. Varnes, age 65, of Lavonia, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at AnMed Health in Anderson, South Carolina. Born on December 30, 1959, in Long Beach, California, Karl was the beloved son of the late Robert Lee Varnes and Marcella Faye Day Floyd.

Karl dedicated more than twenty-one years of his life working as...

May 25, 2025

Mrs. Patricia L. Werner, 63, of Royston Hwy, Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Dahlonega, GA.

Born on October 5, 1961 in Duluth, GA, she was the daughter of Mildred Grace Young Holbrook, and the late Larry Holbrook.  Mrs. Werner was a graduate of Atlanta College of Art, in Atlanta,...

May 25, 2025

Mr. Jack H. Miller, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home.

Born on December 11, 1955 in Seneca, SC, he was the son of the late Lewis Theron Miller and Neta Walker Miller. Mr. Miller was a retired service tech from Terminix, and worked part-time at O'Reilly's Auto Parts. He was also...

May 23, 2025

Mr. Jeremy Thomas Carey, 48, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on November 15, 1976 in Royston GA, he was the son of Larry David Carey and Barbara Ann Floyd Carey.  Jeremy was a setup operator at Sonoco of Hartwell and of the Church...

May 23, 2025

Zachary Mitchell Aiken, aged 39, of Lavonia, passed on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

Born on July 16, 1985, in Marietta, Zachary was the beloved son of Brian J. and Glenda Sue Cooper Aiken. Known for his zest for life, Zachary was an avid snow skier who embraced the slopes. His love for...

May 19, 2025

Donna Stanley Herring, age 75, of Martin, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born on August 10, 1949, in Marion, NC, Donna was the daughter of the late Cecil Glen and Jessie Vearl Tinker Stanley. Donna was a dedicated homemaker and a devout member of the Baptist faith.

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