Fred Spencer
Jan 28, 2017
Rev. Herbert Frederick Spencer, 89, of Atlanta formerly of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Pruitt Health of Brookhaven, Atlanta, GA. Born on December 9, 1927 in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Hayward Harold Spencer and Georgina Clarke Spencer.Rev. Spencer graduated with a BA degree from the University of South Florida and a...
Betty Jane (Carter) Brooks
Jan 27, 2017
Betty Jane (Carter) Brooks, 65, of Canon, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. Born July 3, 1951, in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Milford Carter and Sara Frances (Lewis) Carter May. She worked at the Flying J for many years. She was of the church of God faith. In addition...
Juanita G. Madden
Jan 27, 2017
Mrs. Juanita Gable Madden, 87, of Toccoa, formerly of Hartwell, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Pruitt Health of Toccoa. Born on March 23, 1929 in Anderson SC, she was the daughter of the late Furman Keith Gable and Juanita Sutherland Gable.Mrs. Madden was a homemaker and a member of the Hartwell Church of God. Survivors include her two...
Annie Laura Carnes
Jan 27, 2017
Mrs. Annie Laura Wright Carnes, 90, of Fairview Ave, Hartwell, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Hart Care Center. Born on July 23, 1926 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late M. L. Wright and Reba Lee Dyar Wright.Mrs. Carnes was formerly employed at Monroe Auto Equipment, Heritage Inn Nursing Home and Stone Mfg. Co.She was...
Edward S. Foote
Jan 26, 2017
Mr. Edward Swain Foote, age 77, of Martin, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston. Born March 24, 1939, in Manchester, NH, he was the son of the late Bertram H. and Mabel Gladys Foote. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and he was owner/operator of Im-Tech Services Corp. He is survived...
Irvin Adams
Jan 25, 2017
Mr. Irvin Clarence Adams, 65, of Rock Springs Road, Lavonia, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his home, after an eighteen month battle with cancer.His motto was "Fight like the Dickens". Born on November 14, 1951 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of Juanita Wilder Adams Scruton of Dewy Rose and the late W....
Joe Lane Pruitt
Jan 22, 2017
Mr. Joe Lane "Joey" Pruitt, age 64, of Lavonia, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at AnMed Health in Anderson SC. Born July 5, 1952, in Hendersonville NC, he was the son of the late Joshua Pruitt and Blanch McClure Pruitt. He was a construction contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Ronnie and Robert Pruitt....
Grace M. Baker
Jan 20, 2017
Mrs. Willie Grace Moon Baker, 93, of Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Brown Health & Rehab, Royston. Born on September 26, 1923 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late James Moon and Lila Cape Moon.She was homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her daughter: Ann Baker of Hartwell; a sister:...
Sally Herndon
Jan 19, 2017
Mrs. Sally Barnes Evans Herndon, 89, of Lankford Road, Bowersville, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home. Born on June 21, 1927 in Bowersville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey Dock Barnes and Estelle White Barnes.Mrs. Herndon was a retired LPN from Hartwell Family Practice and a member of the Old Canon Baptist Church.She was...
Melvin King
Jan 19, 2017
Mr. Melvin Harold King was born June 14, 1948 in Lavonia, GA. He was the son of the late James and Dora King. He passed away at the age of 68 on January 19, 2017. Melvin retired from hanging and finishing dry wall for over 30 years. He was passionate about Nascar racing and was of the Baptist faith. He...
Harold Goolsby
Jan 18, 2017
William Harold Goolsby, 86, of Doraville, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. Born November 7, 1930, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Brebson and Minnie (Duvall) Goolsby. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School Class of 1948 and a veteran of the US Air Force. He retired from Monroe...
Carol G. Harris
Jan 18, 2017
Mrs. Carol Gray Harris, 80, of Royston Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her home. Born on March 19, 1936 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late William Howard Gray and Evelyn Mackey Gray.Mrs. Harris was a retired owner and operator of Carol's Flowers & Gifts and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church....
Pauline L. Tucker
Jan 17, 2017
Pauline Lesley Tucker of the Sardis community, Hart County, GA, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the age of 86. Mrs. Tucker was born December 19, 1930 in Morganton, Arkansas, grew up in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, and graduated from East Central State College in Ada, Oklahoma. While teaching school in California she met Walter...
Chuck Evans
Jan 17, 2017
Mr. Edward Chuck Evans, 44, of Crawford W. Long Street, Danielsville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his home. Born on February 23, 1972 in Commerce GA, he was the son of Sandra Carter Collins and the late Edward Charleston Evans.He was a member of the Unity Christian Church, Commerce. Survivors include his mother: Sandra Collins of Nicholson GA;...
Connie D. Johnson
Jan 17, 2017
Mrs. Connie Dell Dockery Johnson, 90, of Fairview Ave., Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Hart Care Center. Born on June 29, 1926 in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Luther Dockery and Maybelle Pilgrim Dockery.Mrs. Johnson was a retired inspector from Hartwell Garment and Gips Mfg. She was a member of the Flat Shoals...
Donald "Red" Atkinson
Jan 15, 2017
Sgt. Donald Louis "Red" Atkinson, US Army Ret., died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. Born October 4, 1943, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Willie Jeptha Atkinson and Sara (Leaford) Coker. He retired from the US Army with the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of the VFW Post...
Larry Ellis
Jan 13, 2017
Mr. Larry Henry Ellis, 65, of Old 29 Hwy, Royston, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at his home. Born on February 21, 1951 in Atlanta GA, he was the son of the late Lawson White Ellis and Florie Stewart Ellis Murphy. Survivors include three sisters: Dorothy Phagan of Houston, Texas, Arlene Lake of Pollock Pines, California and Tammy Jones...
Jean Floyd
Jan 12, 2017
Mrs. Martha Jean (Smith) Floyd, age 82, of Lavonia, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her home. Born September 25, 1934, in Lavonia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Ray Smith and Martha Nelle (McGee) Smith. She retired from Johnson & Johnson after twenty-five years of service. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Lavonia....
William E. Lux
Jan 12, 2017
Mr. William E. Lux, age 73, of Lavonia, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Gentiva Hospice of Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Born January 29, 1943 in Long Prairie, MN he was the son of Everett William and Rozella (Troug) Lux. Mr. Lux was owner of Travel Time USA. He is survived by his wife: Sherrie (Davis) Lux of the home;...
Gussie D. Mabry
Jan 9, 2017
Ms. Gussie Mae Dyer Mabry, 88, of Nancy Drive, Hartwell, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson. Born on June 22, 1928 in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late James M. Dyer and Permelia Lowe Dyer.Ms. Mabry was owner and operator of The Primpers Salon for over 40 years and a member...
