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Tonya Risner Hamm

Tonya Risner Hamm

Jun 17, 2014

Mrs. Tonya Danielle Risner Hamm, 31, of Jamie Court, Elberton, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at her home. Born on August 12, 1982, in Hartwell GA, she is the daughter of Danny and Michele Keller Risner. She was a member of Price Chapel Church of God. Survivors include her husband: Demetrius Hamm of Elberton; one sister: Sandi Risner of Hartwell;...

Jean Crowe Ayers

Jean Crowe Ayers

Jun 14, 2014

Mrs. Jean Crowe Ayers, 87, of Oakcrest Drive, Hartwell, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on March 7, 1927 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Crowe and Emily Cznecki Crowe.She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. Mrs. Ayers is survived by several nieces and nephews.She was...

Jeffrey Ray Ayers

Jeffrey Ray Ayers

Jun 11, 2014

Mr. Jeffrey Ray Ayers, 50, died tragically in a fire at his home Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Athens, GA. Born on October 9, 1963 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Alton Ayers and Sara Vickery Ayers. He was employed with Ford Motor Credit Company as a credit representative. He as a member of the Liberty Hill United...

Farris E. Bowers

Farris E. Bowers

Jun 9, 2014

Mr. Farris Edward Bowers, 82, of Farris Dr., Hartwell, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on August 8, 1931 in Hartwell GA, he was a son of the late William Nathaniel Bowers and Mamie Welborn Bowers.He was a retired E-5 Staff Sergeant with the US Air Force serving in the Korean and Vietnam...

Brenda Bailey

Brenda Bailey

Jun 9, 2014

Mrs. Brenda Jean Powell Bailey, 70, of Sam B. White Road, Hartwell, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Born on February 18, 1944 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Jones and Gethel Phillips Jones.She was retired from Hartwell Company as a seamstress and was a member of Sardis...

Rubye Lowe Alewine

Rubye Lowe Alewine

Jun 9, 2014

Mrs. Rubye Jewell Lowe Alewine, 94, of Homestead Road, Hartwell, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on April 3, 1920 in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Freeman Lowe and Margaret Louvicie Crocker Lowe.She was retired from Bellcraft Manufacturing as a seamstress and was a member of the First...

Marvin Douglas Maye

Marvin Douglas Maye

Jun 9, 2014

Mr. Marvin Douglas Maye, age 71, of Canon, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at his home. Born April 24, 1943, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late: Albert Lee Maye and Ila Ruth (Murphy) Maye. He retired from John's Roofing and was a member of the Bowersville Church of God. He is survived by his wife: Sara...

Harold B. Stone

Harold B. Stone

Jun 5, 2014

Mr. Harold B. Stone, 97, of Beacon Light Road, Hartwell, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on November 25, 1916 in Hartwell GA, he was a son of the late Ruben Samuel Stone and Fannie Lily White Stone.He was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Company & Strickland Furniture Company and was a member...

Nancy Marie Martin

Nancy Marie Martin

Jun 5, 2014

Mrs. Nancy Marie (Heinonen) Martin, age 63, of Lavonia, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. Born April 26, 1951, in Peterborough, NH, she was the daughter of Marjorie (Liimatainen) Heinonen and the late: Robert Samuel Heinonen. She is survived by her mother: sister: Laurie Brown; and friends: Jerry Caswell and Rita Bailey. Mrs. Martin's request...

Joe Fred Chapman

Joe Fred Chapman

May 31, 2014

Mr. Joe Fred Chapman, 90, of 1894 Lightwood Road, Hartwell, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. Born on May 18, 1924 in Hart County Georgia, he was the youngest son of the late John Walton ("Walker") Chapman and Mamie McCurley Chapman.He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta and...

Jimmy Barrett

Jimmy Barrett

May 27, 2014

Mr. Jimmy Douglas Barrett, Sr., age 69, of Baldwin, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his home. Born February 26, 1945, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Grady & Mattie (Parr) Barrett. He was co-owner and operator of Side Street Deli. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of New Vision Worship...

Hoyt H Baker

Hoyt H Baker

May 24, 2014

Mr. Hoyt H. Baker, 85, of Oakcrest Drive, Hartwell, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at his home. Born on November 7, 1928 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Sherman Baker and Dessie Carnes Baker.He was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Company, a Mason and was a member of the Abundant Life Baptist Church.Mr. Baker was a...

Gerald Wilbanks

Gerald Wilbanks

May 22, 2014

Mr. Gerald Wilbanks, age 79, of Lavonia, husband of Iris Wilbanks, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his home. Born December 23, 1934 in Martin, he was the son of the late Paul Jones & Minnie (Wilson) Wilbanks. He was owner and operator of Wilbank's Pharmacy Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Lavonia...

Drew Holman

Drew Holman

May 20, 2014

Mr. Charles Drew Holman, age 74, of Lavonia, died Monday, May 20, 2014 at Heritage Healthcare in Toccoa. Born April 2, 1940 in Dutchneck, NJ, he was the son of Charles W. & Doris (Hand) Holman. He was owner & operator of Holman Excavating. He is survived by friends & caregivers: Donna Bond and Daniel Archer. Mr. Holman's request was...

Donnie Craft

Donnie Craft

May 19, 2014

Mr. Alton Donnie Craft, 78, of Old Beacon Light Road, Hartwell, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at his home. Born on October 26, 1935, in Hartwell, he was a son of the late Crate Craft and Carrie Coe Craft. He was the owner of Craft Supply Co., gas stations and convenient stores. He was of a member of the Cross...

Louie A. Reed

Louie A. Reed

May 19, 2014

Mr. Louie Avery Reed, age 83, of Lavonia, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Brown Health & Rehab. Born February 17, 1931, in Hartwell, he was the son of the late Sloan & Minnie (Majeski) Reed. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and in his career he worked as a meat cutter with a number of supermarkets...

Inez Mclane

Inez Mclane

May 19, 2014

Miss Inez McLane, 89, of Fairview Ave, Hartwell, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born on May 10, 1925, in Hartwell, she was the daughter of the late Columbus River McLane and Rosa Lee Isom McLane.She is retired from Hartwell Garment Company as a seamstress.She was a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Survivors include:...

Robert H. Powell

Robert H. Powell

May 17, 2014

Mr. Robert Harold Powell, 81, of South Forest Ave, Hartwell, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his home. Born on December 8, 1932, in Hartwell, he was a son of the late Leonard Powell and Myra Elrod Powell. Mr. Powell was a graduate of Piedmont College.He is retired from the Federal Government where he worked in the Pentagon for the...

Winfred "Buddy" Price

Winfred "Buddy" Price

May 17, 2014

Mr. Winfred L. "Buddy" Price, 69, of Cade Street, Hartwell, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Hartwell Health & Rehab. Born on July 23, 1944 in Moultrie GA, he was the son of the late Charlie Price and Mamie Massey Price.He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include four brothers: John T. Price & Peggy of Hartwell,...

Louise C. Lewis

Louise C. Lewis

May 16, 2014

Mrs. Avise Louise (Carter) Lewis, age 80, of Lavonia, died Friday, May 16, 2014 at her home, following an extended illness. Born November 20, 1933, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late: Tommy & Mamie (Floyd) Carter. She worked for Carwood and retired from Hartwell Company. She was a member of Bowersville Church of God. Mrs. Lewis...

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