Obituary Listing

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Stephen Michael "Steve" O'Brien, 74, of Bowman, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home.

Born on October 20, 1950 in Independence IA, he was the son of the late Louis John O'Brien and Lorraine Barbian O'Brien.  Steve was a former machine operator with Springs Industries and a cattle farmer. He...

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Rick M. Powell, 70, of Liberty, SC, formerly of the Liberty Hill Community, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC.

Born on December 18, 1954 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Lindsey G. Powell and Frances Louise McMullan Powell. Mr. Powell...

Jan 14, 2025

Dell Dempsey Simpson Renfroe, age 81, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home.

Born April 27, 1943, in Columbus, GA, he was the son of the late Delma Renfroe and Gladys Dempsey Simpson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, William Simpson; and brother, William Renfroe. Dell...

Jan 13, 2025

Mrs. Patsy Taylor Hendrick, 68, of Royston, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home.

Born on April 20, 1956 in Elberton GA, she was the daughter of the late Ora Taylor and Dorothy Evans Alewine.  Mrs. Hendrick was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband: Melvin Hendrick; two...

Jan 12, 2025

Mrs. Frances Jean Richardson Brogdon, 94, of Buford GA, formerly of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Manor Lake Hamilton Mill, Buford GA.

Born on January 16, 1930 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Chester Richardson and Mamie Herring Richardson.  Mrs. Brogdon was a graduate of...

Jan 11, 2025

Francis David "Fran" Mansfield, age 81, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at his home.

Born October 15, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he was the son of the late William and Mary Golz Mansfield. Fran was raised in Upstate New York and moved south in his forties. He was a Mason for more than...

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Dayna Joyce Blankenship Shook, 90, of Hartwell, GA, born September 6, 1934 in Afton, OK, passed away at her home on January 9, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Howell Kenneth Blankenship and Violet Rider Blankenship. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Marvin Ray Shook; her son, Geoffrey Merrill Shook of...

Jan 8, 2025

Mrs. Wanda Fay Miller Forrester, 87, formerly of Elberton, GA, wife of the late Rev. Gary Tylon "Bud" Forrester, Jr., passed away peacefully with her family around on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence in Auburn, GA.

Wanda was born in Louisville, KY on September 2, 1937, daughter of the late Ercy McCoy Miller, Sr. and...

Jan 7, 2025

Mrs. Mary Jane Stone Gibbons, 91, recently of Athens, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at The Orchard of Athens, prior to moving to Athens she resided for 50 years in Rome GA.

Born on April 26, 1933 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late George Walter Stone and...

Jan 6, 2025

Col. Olin Joel Moore, US Army Retired, 89, of Dewy Rose, GA, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home. Born on May 18, 1935 in Centerville Community, Elbert Co, GA, he was the son of the late Olin Alexander Moore and Marzette Gunnells Moore. Joel graduated as valedictorian from the 1953 hart county high...

Jan 4, 2025

John William "Bill" Williams, age 85, of Toccoa, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home.

John was born in Hancock, Maryland. His higher education was received at Piedmont University, Emmanuel College and the University of Georgia. While earning his B.F.A. degree in English/Drama, he divided his talent between the drama club, society and school paper....

Jan 3, 2025

Kenneth Arthur O'Farrell, Jr., age 70, of Eastanollee, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born October 4, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, Kenneth was the son of the late Kenneth Arthur O'Farrell, Sr., and Virginia Louise Gorski. He dedicated his professional life to the city of North Lauderdale, FL, where he retired...

Jan 2, 2025

Imogene "Jean" Dodd Branch, age 94, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at Hartwell Healthcare & rehabilitation after an extended illness.

Born October 24, 1930, in Cordele, she was a daughter of the late Glen George Dodd and Lorena Patterson Dodd. She retired from Hasty's Radio & TV as the secretary and bookkeeper. She moved to Lavonia in...

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Powell Frye, 84, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on October 2, 1940 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Cleo Powell and Lillie Mae Hubbard Powell. Mrs. Frye was a retired rural mail carrier for the United States Postal...

Dec 31, 2024

In Remembrance of Our Loved Ones:

Charlotte Alewine

Ila Grant Allen

Michael Allen

James Bagwell

Vanessa Ballenger

Nancy Baumberger

Martha Beasley

Joan Lynn Bell

Nelson...

Dec 31, 2024

In Remembrance of Our Loved Ones:

John Mouchet Steve Boles Lauren Stewart Wilson Billy Ray Vickery Margaret Brown Sue Thomasson Elbert Fleming Elizabeth Kidd Carolyn Howell Steve Austin June Crunkleton Mike Dyar James Carter Kathleen Goroly Patricia Cowart Henry Allen Randy McCauley Johnny Dickerson Jake Beard Mary Jackson Hazel Moorhead Jackie Keller Johnny Mansfield Jerry Jones Sue...

Dec 29, 2024

Mrs. Linda Diane Motes Bratcher, 73, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.

Born on February 19, 1951 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Motes Sr. and Othella Carnes Motes.  Mrs. Bratcher was of the Baptist faith.

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Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Joseph Rudolph "Jody" Pruett Jr., 53, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Born on December 12, 1971 in Decatur GA, he was the son of Joseph R. Pruett and Jean Thompson Pruett.  Jody was formerly a welder for Fun Spot of Hartwell and loved to work on things and fix...

Dec 28, 2024

Michael Dale Pitts, age 70, of Canon, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, December 28, 2024, at his home.

Born on July 20, 1954, in Canton, NC, Michael was the cherished son of the late Benalee Hannah Pitts Stuart and William Pitts Jr. Following the untimely passing of his father, Mike relocated to Atlanta with his mother....

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Lucy A. Terrell Terrell, 70, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.

Born on February 2, 1954 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Terrell and Annie Blanche Weaver Terrell.  Mrs. Terrell was a former machine operator at Springs Industries,...