Obituary Listing

Mar 12, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Burns Craft, 90 of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Hart Care Center.

Born on March 2, 1935 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late George Burns and Mary Bowers Burns.  Mrs. Craft was a retired Parapro for the Hart County School System, where she taught...

Mar 12, 2025

Joseph Burke Davis, age 76, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.

Born July 7, 1948, in Ypsilanti, MI, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Peggy Davis. He served in the Michigan National Guard and received his BA of Psychology Degree from the University of Michigan. Mr. Davis spent his...

Mar 10, 2025

Jonathan "Jon" Clay Nichols, age 41, of Martin, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home.

Born July 1, 1983, in Toccoa, GA, he was the son of Gary Nichols and the late Eva Regina Thomas. He was a self-employed lawn care specialist and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

He is...

Mar 9, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Warren Edmunds, 88, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Hart Care Center.

Born on March 21, 1936 in York SC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Henry "Toots" Warren and Catherine Garner Warren.  Mrs. Edmunds was a graduate of Winthrop College and a homemaker. She...

Mar 8, 2025

Mrs. Jan Temple Bond, 86, of Elberton, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Brookdale of Hartwell.

Born on February 21, 1939 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jim Dodd Temple and Gladys Floyd Temple. Jan was a member of the Elberton First Methodist Church, and worked as the administrative secretary for 26...

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Roy Hiram Benifield of Martin, GA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 7, 2025.

He was born April 5, 1946 in Buford, GA and was the son of the late Joseph John Benifield and Dovey Udell Wright Benifield. Roy joined the Marines in June 1964 and discharged in April 1970 as a Sargent E5....

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Frank Edward Jaynes age 78 of Martin passed away Friday March 7, 2025, at Nancy Hart Nursing Center in Elberton.

A son of the late Jessie Jack and Lucille Fowler Jaynes, he was born January 24, 1947, in Stephens County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Franklin County. He was employed with the City...

Mar 5, 2025

Mr. Tommy Lee Campbell, 83 of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Hartwell Health and Rehab.

Born on June 7, 1941 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Sida D. Campbell Sr. and Rebecca Sudberry Campbell.  He was of the Baptist Faith. He loved his cars and cats....

Mar 5, 2025

Susan Thielman Atkins, age 77, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Born on November 21, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, Susan was the daughter of the late Arthur Edward Thielman and Jean Wimer Thielman. She pursued higher education at Asbury University, a testament to her dedication to learning and personal growth.

Susan enjoyed a...

Mar 4, 2025

Jayaben Mahendrabhai Patel, age 84, of Martin, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her home.

Born August 16, 1940, in Vaso Gujarat, India. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gordhanbhai Amin and Gangaben Amin; and her husband Mahendrabhai Patel.

She is survived by her son: Bharat Mahendra Patel; daughter-in-law: Shital B. Patel;...

Feb 28, 2025

Robert D. (Bob) Whelan of Minneapolis passed away on February 28, 2025 after a 20-year battle with kidney cancer. Born on January 20, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama, Bob is survived by his loving wife, LeeAnn; children Sam (Lauren), Addie, and Nick; adorable grandson Harrison; mother Jane (aka Nanny); twin brother Chuck (Diane); nephew Bryant (Jen, Caroline); and "sister" Dawn...

Feb 26, 2025

Mr. John Allen "Coach" Howard, 80, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.

Born on September 19, 1944 in Waycross GA, he was the son of the late Ernest Howard and Florine       Dorminey Howard.  Mr. Howard was a graduate of the Tennessee Martin College, where...

Feb 26, 2025

Mr. Johnny Lee Bruce, 84, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC.

Born on April 4, 1940 in Blakely, GA, he was the son of the late Edgar Bruce and Daisy Honea Bruce.  Mr. Bruce was a rural mail carrier with the United...

Feb 25, 2025

Mrs. Laura Faye Meador Daniel, 87, of Hartwell, formerly of Acworth, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Residences at Park Place in Seneca, SC.

Born on April 12, 1937 in Atco, GA, she was the daughter of the late Irby McGee Meador and Beatrice Smith Meador. Mrs. Daniel was a homemaker and...

Feb 24, 2025

Tommy Gene McGee, age 78, of Canon, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born on October 25, 1946, in Franklin County, Tommy was the beloved son of the late Warren Morgan McGee and Lois Isbell McGee. He was a proud graduate of Lavonia High School, class of 1964.

Following high school, Tommy...

Feb 22, 2025

Mary McGill Carter of Lavonia, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 85. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by many loved ones.

She was the daughter of the late J. T. and Icie Bell Williams McGill.

Mary loved to cook, read, and be with family and friends. She...

Feb 22, 2025

Robert Swain Roberson, Jr., age 70, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his home. He was born July 31, 1954, in Franklin County, the son of the late Robert Swain Roberson, Sr. and Roselle Harris Roberson.

Swain was a graduate of Franklin County High School. With a lifelong passion for cars, he owned and...

Feb 20, 2025

Steven Dewayne McIntyre, age 36, of Danielsville, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born June 22, 1988, in Danielsville, he was the son of Glenn Stephenson and Tammy Sue Harrison. Steven was a very loving and loyal man, and he loved his El Camino....

Feb 18, 2025

Andrea Kim Ford, age 64, of Lavonia, departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home. Born on March 19, 1960, in South Carolina, she was the daughter of Bill and Argie Sybil Partain Duckett.

A dedicated first responder, Kim devoted her life to serving others, having previously worked as a dispatcher for Franklin County...

Feb 18, 2025

Mr. Charles Wesley Shoe, Jr, 65, of Hull, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home.

Born on September 24, 1959 in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Charles Wesley Shoe, Sr. and Linda Carolyn Barlowe Shoe. Mr. Shoe was a an accomplished pipe welder & fitter for 30 years and worked...