Obituary Listing

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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May 19, 2025

Mrs. Joyce Stauffer Woodrum, 79, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at her home.

Born on December 17, 1945 in Clearfield PA, she was the daughter of the late Troop Abraham Stauffer and Betty Norris Stauffer. Mrs. Woodrum was a homemaker and a former radiologist technician. She was a member of...

May 19, 2025

Evelyn Faye Wood Sanders, age 75, of Bowersville, passed away at her home Monday, May 19, 2025.

Born March 15, 1950, in Fair Play, SC, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Lillian Wood. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing as long as her health allowed. Evelyn was a member of Victory Baptist Church...

May 19, 2025

Gilbert Robert Ellard, age 64, of Canon, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at his home.

Born June 5, 1960, in Newnan, he was the son of the late Robert Melvin Ellard and Margaret Abercrombie. He was a self-employed laborer, who always took pride in working hard and doing the best he could. In his time away...

May 15, 2025

Mr. Mathew Ray Risner, 34, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia, Augusta GA.

Born on September 16, 1990 in Royston GA, he was the son of Debora Saylors Risner and the late Danny Allen Risner.  Matthew loved hunting, fishing, playing video games and working on...

May 15, 2025

Carrie Lou Perkins Harris, age 93, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home.

Born November 6, 1931, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mattie Lou Cisson Perkins. She retired from Milliken after many years of service in the lab. However, her proudest achievements were found in her...

May 11, 2025

Mr. Anthony Joseph "Papa" Ranaudo Jr., 80, of Hartwell passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home.

Born on October 30, 1944 in Bay Shore NY, he was the son of the late Anthony Joseph Ranaudo Sr. and Mary Ricco Sudduth.  Mr. Ranaudo was a self-employed handyman and a veteran of the...

May 11, 2025

Thomas (Tommy) Leon McHaney, aged 91, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 11, 2025. Born in Uniontown, Alabama on April 2, 1934, to Elsie Smith McHaney and Ollie Thomas McHaney, Tommy spent his childhood with his older brother Johnny, younger sister Bobbie Anna, and many wonderful cousins. Known for his sharp mind and mathematical prowess,...

May 10, 2025

Mr. Robert Frank Morris, 68, of Bowersville, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens GA.

Born on April 13, 1957 in Toccoa GA, he was the son of the late Frank Morris and Doris Miles Morris.

Survivors include his wife: Ashley Nicole Fleeman Morris; a...

May 9, 2025

Mrs. Jane Spears Huffman, 82, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on January 20, 1943 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Cleveland Spears and Mary Elizabeth Davis Spears.  Mrs. Huffman was a retired insurance adjuster, and was a member of...

Apr 29, 2025

Wanda Dene Farmer, age 73, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home.

Born June 10, 1951, in Lavonia, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ola Grace Farmer. Before retirement she worked as a CNA for Hart Care Center. Mrs. Farmer was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

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Apr 28, 2025

Richard Marion Hamilton, age 78, a longtime resident of Lavonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home. Born on July 12, 1946, in Glendale, CA, Richard was the son of the late Austin and Katherine Primrose Hamilton.

After graduating from high school, Richard proudly served in the US Navy as a medic for...

Apr 28, 2025

Mrs. Jan Gibson Adams, 82, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on December 1, 1942 in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Grady Gibson and Eula Mae LeCroy Gibson. Mrs. Adams was a clerk for many years at Wray's Drug Store, and then retired from Rite...

Apr 27, 2025

Beverley Steel Livesay, age 94, of Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Brookdale in Hartwell, Georgia.  Born on September 28, 1930, she was the daughter of Thomas D. and Virginia K. Steel of Richmond, Virginia.

Beverley devoted her life to the...

Apr 26, 2025

Shirley Powers "Nana" Bruce, 81, of Lavonia, Georgia, peacefully left this world and met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 26, 2025, while surrounded by family.

Shirley was born on February 13, 1944, in Lavonia, Georgia to her late parents, L.C. and Ruby Nell Clark Powers. She was a graduate of Lavonia High School and...