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Doris G. Jordan

Doris G. Jordan

May 23, 2016

Ms. Doris Gunter Jordan, 88, of Clyde Circle, Hartwell, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Hart Care Center, Hartwell. Born on May 20, 1928 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ellis G. Gunter and Jessie Moore Gunter.Ms. Jordan was a home maker and a member of the Milltown Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters: Patricia...

Mary Holmes

Mary Holmes

May 22, 2016

Mary Delilah Holmes, infant daughter of Richard Jackson "Ricky" Holmes and Patricia Ann "Trish" Wilson Holmes, of Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born on December 7, 2015 in Lavonia, GA. Survivors include her parents: one brother: Hunter Mason-Dale Pruitt; two sisters: Naomi Lynn Wilson and Gracie Ann Brady Jordan; paternal grandparents: Jerry Holmes, Maddie and Scottie...

Kathryn Heaton

Kathryn Heaton

May 19, 2016

Mary Kathryn Wilson Heaton passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 19, 2016, having fought a courageous battle with cancer for three years. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia on February 23, 1939, she was the seventh of eleven children born to Roy and Leola Wilson. She married her beloved husband of 59 years, Roger,...

Donald Suit

Donald Suit

May 19, 2016

Mr. William "Donald" Suit, age 68, of the Red Hill Community, died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born March 21, 1948, in Hart County, he was the son of the late William "Will" Suit and Dessie (Holmes) Phillips Suit. He was formerly employed at Toccoa Casket Company, where he was a supervisor in the wood department....

Lanier Lunceford

Lanier Lunceford

May 18, 2016

Mr. Alvin Lanier Lunceford, 77, of Dewy Rose, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta. Born on June 8, 1938 in Washington GA, he was the son of the late Luther Sanders Lunceford and Ethel Justine Dickins Lunceford.Mr. Lunceford was a self-employed brick mason and a member of the Hartwell Church of God.He was also a...

Dianne Hanley Riley

Dianne Hanley Riley

May 17, 2016

Dianne Hanley Riley, age 68, of Lavonia, formerly of Danielsville, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at her home. Born August 11, 1947, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Evelyn (Winfrey) Hanley. She was a cosmetologist. Mrs. Riley was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...

Danny Norris

Danny Norris

May 12, 2016

George "Danny" Norris, age 58, of Lavonia, died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Born February 3, 1958, in Royston, he was the son of the late Hershel Norris and Betty Louise (Collins) Norris. Mr. Norris was of the Church of God faith. He is survived by his mother; brother: Glenn Norris of Canon; sisters: Ann...

Carlos Julius Richey

Carlos Julius Richey

May 10, 2016

Carlos Julius Richey, 83, of Lavonia, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at The Scenic Oaks in Baldwin, GA. Born April 9, 1933, he was the son of the late William Robert and Mary Dura Richey. Carlos was preceded in death by: wife, Cohen Lavon Richey; twin brother, Howard Richey; brother, Buddy Richey; two sisters, Sara Roberson and Doris...

Becky P. Starrett

Becky P. Starrett

May 10, 2016

Mrs. Rebecca Ann "Becky" Phillips Starrett, 60, of Allen Acres, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born on January 22, 1956 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Barron and Alice Hendrix.Mrs. Starrett was a former employee of Tenneco Automotive Equipment Company and Hartwell Sports.She was a member of Oak Bower Baptist Church...

Billy Joe Adams

Billy Joe Adams

May 9, 2016

Billy Joe Adams, 69, of Martin, GA died Monday May 9, 2016 at his home. Born in Seneca, GA on October 24, 1946, the son of the late Sam and Thadius Broome Adams. He was a retired maintenance technician with Milliken and TNS Mills. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Adams, daughters Pamela Adams and Tina Whitlock; son Nick...

Kenneth Lynn Floyd

Kenneth Lynn Floyd

May 6, 2016

Kenneth Lynn Floyd, age 71, of Lavonia died Friday, May 6, 2016 at his home. Born in Beaufort, SC on April 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Reuben Richard and Margaret Eugenia Floyd. He was a retired electrician and had worked for The Trane Company of Greenville. He was a member of the Army Reserves. He is...

Betty Gray

Betty Gray

May 5, 2016

Ms. Betty Vaughn Gray, 75, of Petersburg Towers, Elberton GA, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at her home. Born on September 19, 1940 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late George Vaughn and Thelma Moore Vaughn.Ms. Gray was a shipping coordinator at ISOLA of Athens and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her two daughters: Joann...

Heidi Hill

Heidi Hill

May 5, 2016

Adelheid (Heidi) Anna Leopoldseder Hill, 73 of 4358 Dover Crossing Dr. Marietta GA.Heidi went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA after a long courageous battle with cancer.Heidi was born on July 26, 1942 in Schillingsfurst, West Germany and was the daughter of the late WilhelmEugene Leopoldseder and Louise Theresa Leopoldseder.Heidi...

Jim Rogers

Jim Rogers

May 4, 2016

Mr. James "Jim" Hugh Rogers, 79, of North Forest Ave., Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at his home. Born on August 12, 1936 in Atlanta GA, he was the son of the late Joseph Otis Rogers and Bessie Mae Haney Rogers.Mr. Rogers was a retired Lt. for the Doraville Police Department and was a US Navy veteran. Survivors...

Ed Weaver

Ed Weaver

May 3, 2016

James Edward "Ed" Weaver, 83 of Highland Avenue, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 3rd at his home in Hartwell, GA after a long courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born on December 2, 1932 in Hart County, GA and was the son of the late Andrew Jackson (Jack) Weaver and Burlee McCollum Weaver.He was the last...

Jimmy Jackson

Jimmy Jackson

May 1, 2016

James Alan "Jimmy" Jackson passed away on Sunday, May 1st in Athens, GA after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jimmy was born on May 16, 1948 in Clewiston, FL. He graduated from Belle Glade High School in 1967. He attended ABAC and graduated from Brewton Parker College. He moved to Vidalia GA in 1974. Jimmy began his career with...

Cheryl D. Haler

Cheryl D. Haler

Apr 29, 2016

Ms. Cheryl Dooley Haler, 67, of Johnny Street, Hartwell, GA, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at Hart Care Center. Ms. Haler was born on September 11, 1948, in Royston, to parents Fred Richardson Dooley and Odell McDonald Dooley. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in Education and later from Brenau with an MS in Education....

Ed Lane

Ed Lane

Apr 29, 2016

Mr. Edward "Ed" Lane, 89 of Lakeshore Circle, Hartwell GA, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens. Born on March 26, 1927 in Steger IL, he was the son of the late Edward Lane Sr. and Geneva Noel Lane.Mr. Lane was Owner – Operator of L & J Hardware and Convenience Store.He was also a retired...

Crystal Lawrence

Crystal Lawrence

Apr 23, 2016

Crystal Lynn Lawrence, age 40, of Hogansville, formerly of Lavonia, died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at her home. Born July 3, 1975, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of Judy (Mullinax) Smith and the late Billy Lawrence. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents: L.B....

Bobby Walters

Bobby Walters

Apr 23, 2016

Mr. Bobby Rabun Walters, age 78, of Lavonia, died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his home. Born September 26, 1937, in Lavonia, he was the son of the late Willie "Bill" and Ruby (Jordan) Walters. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated Peachtree Specialty. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

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