Obituary Listing

Feb 7, 2025

Mr. Barton Earl Briggs, 62, of Canon, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

Born on May 22, 1962, in Libertyville, IL, he was the son of the late Earl Peter Briggs and Saundra Hawkins Briggs. Mr. Briggs loved his family, supported military and law enforcement organizations, and was a big Green...

Feb 3, 2025

Mr. James Howard "Jimmy" Huggins, 79, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home.

Born on December 26, 1945 in Humboldt TN, he was the son of the late James Donald Huggins and Margaret Howard Burcham Huggins.  Jimmy graduated from the University of GA with a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry...

Feb 3, 2025

James, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away at home on Monday, February 3, 2025. The cause of his passing is still being looked into, with an autopsy and toxicology report pending.

Born in 1960 in Chicopee, MA, James found joy in simple pleasures. He loved music. He was a fisherman, and his two best...

Feb 1, 2025

Mr. Gregory Shaw "Greg" Glenn, 74, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on December 26, 1950 in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late Robert M. "Bob" Glenn Sr. and Dorothy Shaw "Dee" Glenn.  Greg was a graduate of the...

Feb 1, 2025

Mrs. Toni Giles Bass, 66, of Alexander Ray Road, Canon, formerly of Duluth GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her daughter's home.

Born on November 17, 1958 in Atlanta GA, she was the daughter of the late Chuck Giles and Betty Bishop Giles.  Mrs. Bass was of the Baptist Faith....

Jan 30, 2025

Ms. Berta Lee Ricks Reed, 88, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on July 16, 1936 in Hart County, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Ricks and Lorene Evans Ricks.  Ms. Reed was a former CNA for Hart Care Center and she...

Jan 30, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Kay Fannin Mason, 77, of the Flat Shoals Community, Bowersville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on May 19, 1947 in Atlanta GA, she was the daughter of the late Russell Thomas Fannin and Bessie Cheek Gray.  Mrs. Mason was a graduate of Bass...

Jan 29, 2025

Miguel Antonio Quintero Santiago, age 79, of Hart County, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home after an extended illness.

Born on September 29, 1945, in Barranquilla, Colombia, Miguel was the son of the late Clemente Quintero and Flor Maria Santiago Quintero. His early life in Colombia shaped his values and love for...

Jan 28, 2025

Mr. Rodger Curtis Baker, 66, of Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home.

Born on August 17, 1958 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Dorothy Dunn Baker and the late James J. Baker.  Rodger was a long haul trucker, of the Baptist Faith, and a...

Jan 27, 2025

Mr. Lamar "Buddy" Crocker, 89 of Beacon Light Road, Hartwell, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Hart Care Center.

Born on December 18, 1935 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Archie A. Crocker and Effie Standridge Crocker.  Mr. Crocker retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Company as a machine...

Jan 26, 2025

Teresa Ann Blume Dutton, age 53, of Canon, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at AccentCare Hospice of Cumming.

Born August 18, 1971, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Brenda Brown Blume. She was of the Baptist faith. Teresa was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring sister.

She...

Jan 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex Dwaine Estrada, lovingly known as "Dwaine," who departed this life on January 26, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great-uncle, and a devoted friend to many.

Dwaine was born on December 12, 1945, in Bridgeport, Nebraska, to...

Jan 25, 2025

Rosalyn Moore, age 73, of Stone Mountain, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Emory Decatur Hospital, following a sudden illness.

Born December 22, 1951, in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of Gwendolyn Higginbotham Moore and the late Randolph "Randy" Moore. Roz earned a master's degree in health and physical education from Georgia College and Georgia...

Jan 25, 2025

Alma Walters Bowen, 86, of Boiling Spring passed away, Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital in Spartanburg, S.C.

Alma was born in Hart County, GA and residing primarily in Starr, SC was born on June 8, 1938, she was a daughter of George and Edna Walters.

Alma...

Jan 21, 2025

Mrs. Debra Linto Mercer, 70, of Shoal Creek Community, Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, Athens GA.

Born on November 2, 1954 in Sylvania GA, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Linto and Doris Pryor Linto.  Debra was a retired machine operator at Coats America...

Jan 21, 2025

Mr. Edward R. "Ed" Skelly, 88, of Goldmine Community, Bowman, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home.

Born on September 16, 1936 in Brooklyn NY, he was the son of the late Jeremiah Skelly and Ruth Samuels Skelly.  Ed was retired from the Fire Department, City of New York, a member...

Jan 20, 2025

Jimmy Franklin Bailey, Sr., age 81, of Martin, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Born on August 23, 1943, in Eatonton, Georgia, Jimmy was the son of the late Frank Bailey and Willie Mae O'Kelley. Throughout his life, he was known for his dedication and hard work. Before...

Jan 19, 2025

Debra Sue Scarola Phillips, age 71, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home.

Born December 26, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fred Anthony Scarola and Yvonne Nathalie Brosgarth. She held a Bachelor of Arts degree and before retirement worked as a teacher for Anderson Christian School. She...

Jan 17, 2025

David Thomas Roberson, age 93, of Thomaston, GA formerly of Lavonia, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Accentcare Hospice in Cumming. He was born on June 17, 1931, in Stephens County to the late Thomas Lee and Eurith Umbehant Roberson. Before his retirement, he worked at the Fisher Body Plant for General Motors. He was a talented...

Jan 16, 2025

Mr. Dale Jordan "D.J." Craft, 33, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on December 24, 1991 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Teresa Byrum Craft Wilson and the late Roger Dale Craft.  D.J. loved the Lord and enjoyed video games and modifying...