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Steve Shirley
Jan 18, 2016
Mr. Henry Steve Shirley, 66, of McDuffie Road, Bowersville, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Born on February 22, 1949 in Seneca, SC, he was the son of the late Boyd C. Shirley and Annie Julia Cheek Shirley.Mr. Shirley was a retired supply supervisor with Milliken and a member of the First Baptist Church...
Charlotte Shrader
Jan 18, 2016
Mrs. Charlotte Iralou Rogers Shrader, 86, of Honeysuckle Lane, Hartwell, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at her home. Born on April 16, 1929 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse R. Rogers and Mary Ophelia Nuckolls Rogers.Mrs. Shrader was a retired grocery clerk and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons: Charles A. "Charlie"...
Carl Thomas
Jan 17, 2016
Mr.Johnny Carl Thomas, 53, of Lewis Drive, Lavonia, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born on September 13, 1962 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Harold Lee Thomas Sr and Nezzie Bowman Thomas.Mr. Thomas was a self-employed electronic repairman and of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife: Ila Norton Thomas;...
Shirley "Flash" Pearson
Jan 16, 2016
Shirley R. "Flash" Pearson passed away peacefully in his Lavonia, GA home January 16, 2016. He was born July 31, 1934 to James Ashley and Myrtle Jones Pearson. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Cornwell Pearson and three children: Kelley (m Steve Lurus); James Ashley "J" (m Renae Collier); Donna (m Mike Lee); and six grandchildren: Alex & Jake...
Mary Strickland
Jan 14, 2016
Mrs. Mary Jessie Risner Strickland, 87, of Nancy Drive, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Hartwell Health and Rehab. Born on November 12, 1928 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Hampton "Cut" Risner and Dora Stone Risner.Mrs. Strickland was retired as co-owner and bookkeeper of Strickland Furniture Store and a member of the Milltown...
Judy Fisher
Jan 13, 2016
Judith "Judy" Woodall Fisher, resident of Hart County for the past 22 years and married to Randy Fisher for 51 years, passed away on Wednesday the 13th of January with her family by her side. She loved to fish, the outdoors and gardens full of flowers. Judy leaves her husband: Randy Fisher, two sons: Blake Fisher (Lisa) and Russell Fisher...
William R. Wilson
Jan 8, 2016
Mr. William Raymond Wilson, 95, of Greenville, formerly of Hartwell, passed away Friday, January 8 2016 at Brookdale of Greenville. Born on February 27, 1920 in Bates County Missouri, he was the son of the late Noah Emmett Wilson and Maude Alma Hunter Wilson.Mr. Wilson was the former owner / operator of Valdosta Firestone, Valdosta GA and a WW II...
Shirley Phillips Hendrix
Jan 7, 2016
Sara Shirley Rose (Phillips) Hendrix, age 73, of Canon, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at her home. Born September 18, 1942, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Myrtie (Brooks) Phillips. She was a homemaker and a member of Zidon Baptist Church in Royston. She is survived by daughters: Rachel Hendrix and Rebecca Padgett; sister:...
Susan Carithers
Jan 6, 2016
Susan Elaine Carithers, 60, of Murray Ave., Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Gentiva Hospice in Athens. Born on August 14, 1955 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Marlin V. Carithers and Helen Jennie Kucik Carithers.Susan worked in quality control with Hollander Bedding.She was a world traveler, loved animals, participated in numerous charities and...
Shirley Reynolds
Jan 6, 2016
Ms. Shirley Faye Atkinson Reynolds, 77, of Lee Street, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her home. Born on September 25, 1938 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Nina Atkinson.Ms. Reynolds retired from Monroe Automotive Co. and was a member of the Oak Bower Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter: Kimberly Madden and her...
Earline Bridges
Dec 31, 2015
Mrs. Earline Wilson Bridges, 80, of Longstreet, Elberton, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born on October 8, 1935 in Decatur GA, she was the daughter of the late John Andrews Wilson and Bertha Montine Welborn Wilson.Mrs. Bridges was a retired bookkeeper from the Bank of Tucker and a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church in...
Jeff Goddard
Dec 30, 2015
Mr. Jeffrey Thomas Goddard, 57, of Partain Drive, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his home. Born on September 29, 1958 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Joel Thomas Goddard and the late Virginia Partain Goddard.Mr. Goddard was employed with Royston Corporation as a CNC operator and a member of the Mt Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors...
Hugh Bradley
Dec 30, 2015
Hugh Crayton Bradley, 90, of Martin, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at The Veranda Assisted Living in Carnesville. Born March 14, 1925 in Martin, he was the son of the late George Crayton and Flora (McCall) Bradley. He was a machinist with Lockheed and was a US Navy veteran. Mr. Bradley was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are sons: Jack...
Dexter Boggs
Dec 28, 2015
Mr. Dexter Eugene Boggs, age 71, of Lavonia died Monday, December 28, 2015 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Born August 1, 1944, in East Liverpool, OH he was the son of Helen Frances (Tice) Matthews and the late Thomas Madison Boggs. He was a veteran of the US Army, where he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. He...
Harry L. Williford
Dec 28, 2015
Mr. Harry Lynn Williford, 78, of Fairview Ave, Hartwell, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia. Born on January 27, 1937 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Edward L. Williford and Lena Ruth Brown Williford.Mr. Williford was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons: Howard F....
Bill Murray
Dec 24, 2015
Mr. Billy Earl "Bill" Murray, age 84, of Lavonia, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his home. Born April 28, 1931, in Stephens County, he was the son of the late John W. and Sue (Youngblood) Murray. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He graduated from Piedmont College and retired from the South Carolina Department of Education...
Mae Byrum
Dec 23, 2015
Mrs. Eula Mae Donald Brock Byrum, 89, of Providence Church Road, Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center, Hartwell. Born on February 16, 1926 in Fair Play, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. Donald and Cecil Mae Brady Donald.Mrs. Byrum was a retired seamstress from Hartwell Garment Co. and a member...
Nelson Ethridge
Dec 22, 2015
Jessie Nelson Ethridge, age 76, of Lavonia, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Born December 14, 1939, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late C. O. and Mary Louise (Isbell) Ethridge. He was instrumental in starting the CB Ambulance Service, which was the first ambulance service in Lavonia. He formerly owned and...
Elaine S. Kidd
Dec 20, 2015
Mrs. Elaine Speers Kidd, 63, of Arabian Way, Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at her home. Born on May 22, 1952 in Anderson SC, she was the daughter of Doris Lois Brown Speers and the late Grady Speers. Survivors include her mother: Doris Lois Brown Speers of Hartwell; two sons: Grady Lawrence of Easley, Redgel Lawrence of...
Charles Bailey
Dec 20, 2015
Mr. Charles Wade Bailey, 80, of Bailey's Garage Road, Bowersville, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Brown Health and Rehab. Royston. Born on July 28, 1935 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Bert A. Bailey and Flossie Stone Bailey.Mr. Bailey was the owner/operator of Bailey's Garage and Wrecker Service and a member of the Bowersville...
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