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Joy Dean Bailey

Joy Dean Bailey

Oct 30, 2014

Mrs. Joy Dean Thrasher Bailey, 82, of Will Bailey Road, Hartwell, died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at her home. Born on May 11, 1932 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie H. Thrasher and L.E. Rowland Thrasher.She was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment and a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include a son:...

Vera Louise Wilson

Vera Louise Wilson

Oct 27, 2014

Mrs. Vera Louise Workman Wilson, 94, of Simpson Road, Anderson, died Monday, October 27, 2014 at the Rainey Hospice House with her family by her side. Born on July 20, 1920 in Reeds Spring, MO, she was the daughter of the late Rolly Lloyd Workman and Ethel Gabel Workman.She was a former secretary and homemaker and was co-owner/bookkeeper of a...

Minaxi Kantibhai Patel

Minaxi Kantibhai Patel

Oct 25, 2014

Mrs. Minaxi Kantibhai Patel, age 72, of Hartwell, GA passed away Saturday October 25, 2014 at AnMed Hospital. Born August 14, 1942, in Dharmaj, India, she was daughter Kantibhai Chaturbhai Patel and Prabhavatiben. She is survived by her husband: Kantibhai Patel, daughter: Bhavini; Son-in-law: Pragnesh, son: Rakesh; daughter-in-law: Dimple, son: Jignesh; daughter-in-law: Nilima, son: Harnish, and grandchildren: Ruchit, Riddhi, Neel,...

Martha Howard

Martha Howard

Oct 24, 2014

Ms. Martha Faye (Griffin) Howard, age 65, of Eastanollee, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at her home following an extended illness. Born December 9, 1948, in Toccoa, she was the daughter of the late Hill Lee Griffin and Ethel Laura (Hunter) Griffin. She was a homemaker and a member of Welcome Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter...

Stanley Hoyt Walters

Stanley Hoyt Walters

Oct 21, 2014

Mr. Stanley Hoyt "Stan"Walters, 75, of Life Style Lane, Anderson, SC died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson. Born on July 19, 1939 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Johnny Walters and Eula Ayers Walters Johnson.He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War, where retired as a Senior Master...

Boyd Chitwood

Boyd Chitwood

Oct 19, 2014

Mr. Walter "Boyd" Chitwood, age 94, of Martin, died Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Pruitt Health of Toccoa. Born April 26, 1920, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late I. E. and Agnes (Smith) Chitwood. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy. He retired as a construction foreman and heavy equipment operator...

Ralph Vickery

Ralph Vickery

Oct 17, 2014

Mr. William Ralph Vickery, 78, of Laurel Drive, Hartwell, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston GA. Born on September 2, 1936 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Hob Vickery and Eloise Ellaree Atkinson Vickery.Mr. Vickery was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Co. Survivors include his two sons: Randy Vickery and...

Su Ellen Bray

Su Ellen Bray

Oct 17, 2014

Mrs. Su Ellen Bray, 79, of Robinhood Lane, Hartwell, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at her home. Born on November 22, 1934, in Wilcox County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lelius Wells and Larue Scarbrough Wells.She was a retired principle with the Dekalb County School System. Survivors include her one daughter: Robin B. McFalls of Hartwell; two...

Carolyn Edwards Mitchell

Carolyn Edwards Mitchell

Oct 15, 2014

Mrs. Carolyn Ann (Edwards) Mitchell, age 72, of Martin, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. Born September 26, 1942, in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late: Morris and Flossie (Craft) Edwards. She retired from Ross Controls and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she was active in the church...

Marvin C Ferguson

Marvin C Ferguson

Oct 13, 2014

Rev. Marvin Coley Ferguson, 98, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 in Athens, GA. Born on June 30, 1916, he was a native of Pickens County, SC and a son of the late John Riley and Elvinia Josie Durham Ferguson. Rev. Ferguson began his lifelong ministry in 1942. He attended Toccoa Falls College, and was a graduate of Furman University...

James S Adams

James S Adams

Oct 12, 2014

Mr. James S. "Jimmy" Adams Sr, 89, of Reed Creek School Road, Hartwell, died Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his home. Born on September 19, 1925 in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late Clarence Ernest Adams and Ola Stephens Adams. He graduated from Southern Tech as an industrial engineer.Mr. Adams was a self-employed consultant for a textile...

Clifford White

Clifford White

Oct 11, 2014

Mr. Clifford Julius White, age 72, of 1889 Will Bailey Road, Hartwell, died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at his home. Born October 1, 1942, in Iva, SC, he was the son of the late Mack and Annie Mae (Young) White. He retired from Monroe Automotive Equipment after 38 years of service. Survivors include his wife Barbara (Lathan) White of the...

Juanita Roach

Juanita Roach

Oct 11, 2014

Mrs. Juanita (Smith) Roach, age 79, of Martin, died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Brown Health & Rehabilitation. Born October 5, 1935, in Royston, she was the daughter of the late Merman Agnew and Nellie (Maret) Smith. She was a long time employee of Begg's Food City and retired as a self employed home daycare provider and was a member...

Harvey Kimbrell

Harvey Kimbrell

Oct 10, 2014

Mr. Harvey Lester Kimbrell, age 79, of Martin, died Friday, October 10, 2014 at Pruitt Health of Toccoa following an extended illness. Born July 7, 1935, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late James and Pearlie Mae (Clark) Kimbrell. He retired from the US Army National Guard. He later retired from Lockheed Martin and Wabco as a...

Betty Jo Carruth

Betty Jo Carruth

Oct 10, 2014

Mrs. Betty Jo (Lawrence) Carruth, age 75, of 436 Sanders Circle, Hartwell, died Friday, October 10, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born May 7, 1939, in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rosa Lee (Segars) Lawrence. She was employed at Dunlop for many years, but retired from Spring Industries. Mrs. Carruth was...

Sara P. Bannister

Sara P. Bannister

Oct 10, 2014

Mrs. Sara Payne Bannister, 81, of Elberton Hwy, Hartwell, died Friday, October 10, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born on January 14, 1933 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Norman Payne and Mabel Sanders Payne.She was co-owner of Bannister Skating Rink and a homemaker.Mrs. Bannister was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church and...

Greg Williamson

Greg Williamson

Oct 9, 2014

Mr. Gregory Gerald "Greg" Williamson, age 56, of Cornelia, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the home of his son. Born May 31, 1957, in Atlanta, he is survived by his parents; Jerry and Betty (Barrett) Williamson of Baldwin; children: Brad Williamson of Cornelia, Candice Mott of Douglasville and Kelsey Williamson of Baldwin; brother: Tim Williamson of Baldwin; sisters: Debbie...

Jerry C Harris

Jerry C Harris

Oct 8, 2014

Mr. Jerry Clayton Harris, 60, of North Forest Ave, Hartwell, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born on August 10, 1954 in Laurinburg, NC, he is the son of Dorothy Harris King and the late Jimmy Frank Harris.He was employed with Crimson Management LLC and was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church....

Brenan Alijah Petty

Brenan Alijah Petty

Oct 8, 2014

Brenan Alijah Petty, age 11 months, of Lavonia, son of Bethany Petty, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite. Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Lavonia City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the funeral home from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. At other times the family...

Randolph Pat Mayer, Sr.

Randolph Pat Mayer, Sr.

Oct 6, 2014

Randolph Pat Mayer, Sr., 61, of Royston, GA, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at his residence. Born January 23, 1953, in Chicago, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Thelma (King) Mayer, Jr. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Mayer retired from Stewart-Warner Corporation. He is survived by his...

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