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...
Dale Byrum
Jan 8, 2017
Mr. Dale Byrum, 90, of Vickery Street, Hartwell, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Capstone Rehab, Easley, SC. Born on January 6, 1927 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the Johnny Samuel Byrum Sr. and Quillie Belle McLane Byrum.Mr. Byrum was retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers, former City of Hartwell volunteer fireman and a...
Charles H. Turner
Jan 6, 2017
Charles Howard Turner, 78, of Lavonia Georgia passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. Charles was born on January 22, 1938 in East Point Georgia. Charles served in the Navy aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Lofberg from 1957-58 and the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Oriskany-"The Mighty O", from 1956-1957. He worked for the East Point Police force from 1965-1985. He was a Mason...
Edd Byrum
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. Edward Byrum, 86, of South College Ave., Hartwell, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Hart Care Center. Born on December 18, 1930 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Fletcher Byrum and Ethel Hall Byrum.Mr. Byrum retired from Tenneco after 33 years of service.He also was a past member of the Hartwell First Presbyterian Church...
Jane Brandhoff Monahan
Jan 5, 2017
Mrs. Jane Brandhoff Monahan, age 90, of Demorest, formerly of Lavonia, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Magnolia Hills Retirement Home. Born March 3, 1926, in Principio Furnace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Blanche (Hill) Brandhoff. She was a graduate of Towson State Teachers College and retired from the Baltimore County School System. Mrs. Monahan...
Edna C. Pruitt
Jan 4, 2017
Mrs. Edna (Cleveland) Carter Pruitt, age 89, of Lavonia, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at her home. Born December 25, 1927, in Hart County she was the daughter of the late Otis and Berta (Brown) Cleveland. She was a graduate of Hart County High school and worked as a retail sales clerk for Wilson's Sporting Goods and Wilbank's Pharmacy. Mrs....
Peggy O'Barr
Jan 3, 2017
Mrs. Peggy Waters O'Barr, 85, of Twin Cove Drove, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at her home. Born on January 17, 1931 in Tampa, FL she was the daughter of the late Roland Sykes Waters and Ruth Daughtry Waters.Mrs. O'Barr was a retired LPN from St. Joseph's Hospital and Hart County Hospital. She was a member of the...
Bonnie Starrett
Jan 1, 2017
Mrs. Bonnie Louise (Richardson) Starrett, age 60, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home. Born October 1, 1956, in Toccoa, she was the daughter of Arthur and Dolly Mae (Holcomb) Richardson. She was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Ronnie Starrett; and brother:...
Sandral "Dral" Floyd
Dec 31, 2016
Mrs. Sandral Kay "Dral" Burgess Floyd, 60, of Spencer Lane, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at her home. Born on February 26, 1956 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late James C. Burgess and Addie Wallace Burgess. Mrs. Floyd was an administrative assistant for Russails Custom Cabinets.She was a former employee of Delta Airlines and...
Jerry Craft
Dec 29, 2016
Mr. Jerry John Craft, 56, of Craft Road, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home. Born on June 1, 1960 in Royston GA, he was the son of Frances Goldsmith Craft and the late Curtis Craft.Jerry was the cook for Swamp Guinea Restaurant and a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother: Frances Craft;...
Lewis Kelly
Dec 27, 2016
Mr. John Lewis Kelly, Jr., 73, of E. Franklin Street, Hartwell, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Born on March 9, 1943 in Sanford, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John Lewis Kelly Sr. and Annie Kelly Moss.He was also preceded in death by his son John Kelly III.Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law Brenda and...
