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Larry G Hill

Larry G Hill

May 14, 2014

Mr. Larry Gene Hill, Sr, 71, of Fred King Road, Hartwell, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Hospice Rainey House in Anderson, SC. Born on December 3, 1942, in Hartwell, he was a son of the late Walter Hill and Beatrice Bailey Hill.He is retired from Orr Lyons Mill of Anderson, SC.He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: his...

Gordon W Bailey

Gordon W Bailey

May 12, 2014

Mr. Gordon Wilson Bailey, 77, of Powderbag Creek Road, Hartwell, died Monday, May 12, 2014 at his home. Born on December 3, 1936, in Greenville, SC he was a son of the late Woodrow W. Bailey and Easter Covil Bailey.He was a retired English teacher and coach from Hart County High School and Wren High School. He was a member...

Jimmy Langford

Jimmy Langford

May 9, 2014

James Howard "Jimmy" Langford, 86, of Athens, Georgia passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at Silverleaf Alzheimer's Hospice after an extended illness. Jimmy was born April 21, 1928 in Lavonia, Georgia. He attended Lavonia High School and graduated in 1944. Jimmy started his career with Southern Railway in Lavonia, Georgia and retired as an agent with Norfolk Southern after 42...

Jerry Wayne Shaw

Jerry Wayne Shaw

May 5, 2014

Mr. Jerry Wayne Shaw, 67, of Fred King Road, Hartwell, died Monday, May 5, 2014 at VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Born on August 6, 1946, in Hartwell, GA he was the son of the late Joseph H. Shaw and Elizabeth Jones Shaw.He was owner and operator of Shaw's Lawn Barn. He was a member of the Holly Springs...

Thad Holbrook

Thad Holbrook

May 4, 2014

Mr. Thaddeus Brown Holbrook, 75, of Hartwell, Georgia died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. Born on September 26, 1938 in Hartwell, he was the son of the late James W. Holbrook and Frances Brown Holbrook.He attended North Georgia and graduated from the University Of Georgia School Of Business. He was a member of Delta Sigma...

Thelma Graham Norment

Thelma Graham Norment

May 2, 2014

Mrs. Thelma Graham Norment, 83, of Melody Lane, Hartwell, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at her home. Born on April 19, 1931, in Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Branch Whitten and Thelma Gunter Whitten.She attended the Hartwell First United Methodist Church.She also was a member of the Hartwell Garden Club, Alpha Delta PI, Hart County Hospital...

Albert P. Carey

Albert P. Carey

May 2, 2014

Mr. Albert P. Carey, 57, of Ridge Road, Hartwell, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home. Born on January 11, 1957 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late James L. Carey and Frances Smith Carey.He was a member of the Hartwell Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Jan Goddard Carey; three sons: Keith Carey &...

John W. Blakely

John W. Blakely

May 2, 2014

Mr. John William Blakely, age 70, of Martin, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at Halcyon Hospice House in Atlanta. Born May 21, 1943, in Hart County, he was the son of late James Louis Blakely and Ella Elizabeth (Brown) Blakely. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of the Lavonia VFW and of the Baptist...

Billy South

Billy South

May 1, 2014

Mr. Billy E. South, age 78, of Lavonia, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Born August 7, 1935, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Walter and Isabelle (Bailey) South. He was a charter member of the Lavonia Jaycees, who were responsible for the establishment of the Lavonia-Carnesville Little League. He...

Linda Sellers

Linda Sellers

Apr 30, 2014

Mrs. Linda Louise (Norris) Sellers, age 67, of Athens, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Heritage Health and Rehab in Athens. Born June 3, 1946, in Franklin County, the daughter of Robert Norris and the late Clara (Fields) Norris. She was a homemaker and a member of Greater Athens Church of God. In addition to her father, she is survived...

Annie Ethridge

Annie Ethridge

Apr 29, 2014

Annie Lois Ethridge, 84, of New Prospect Rd, Hartwell passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born on January 24, 1930 in Hartwell, GA, she was a daughter of the late Nell and Teasley Brown. She was a member of the Abundant Life Baptist Church. Left to cherish her life and memories are her husband of...

Charlotte M. Milford

Charlotte M. Milford

Apr 28, 2014

Mrs. Charlotte Mills Milford transitioned April 28, 2014.She was 91 years old.She was always active and known for maintaining a vigorous schedule until shortly before her death. Charlotte was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and the Evangeline Sunday School Class, and the "Wee Four No More" coffee club.An avid bridge player, she enjoyed being a member of several...

Carol Milford

Carol Milford

Apr 28, 2014

Mrs. Carol Isom Milford, 78, of Sterling Drive, Hartwell, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. Born on June 26, 1935, in Hartwell, she was a daughter of the late Lawson Isom and Minnie Hembree Isom.She was self-employed business owner and secretary. She was a very active member of the Abundant Life Baptist Church, where she...

Lonnie C. Brooks

Lonnie C. Brooks

Apr 27, 2014

Mr. Lonnie Cleveland Brooks, age 96, of Lavonia, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Heritage Healthcare of Toccoa. Born May 31, 1917, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Reeves Perry and Annie Rebecca (York) Brooks. He worked for F. W. Woolworth and J.C. Penny and retired from Wilson's Sporting Goods after many years of service. He...

Irene Brown

Irene Brown

Apr 25, 2014

Mrs. Irene McCollum Turpin Brown, 87, of Hart Terrace, Hartwell, died Friday, April 25, 2014 at Hartwell Health Care Center. Born on November 11, 1926 in Hartwell, GA, she was a daughter of the late W. E. McCollum and Nola Weaver McCollum.She was a retired seamstress at Bellcraft Manufacture. She was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church. Survivors include...

Colleen Fowler

Colleen Fowler

Apr 23, 2014

Mrs. Colleen Lathan Fowler, 80, of Old Mt. Hebron Road, Hartwell, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on March 1, 1934 in Mt. Airy, GA, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Lathan and Elsie Mae LaCount Lathan.She was a machine operator at Springs Industries.She was a member of the Hazel Creek...

Lynette Goran

Lynette Goran

Apr 22, 2014

On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Lynette Goran, 58, of Hartwell, courageously lost a three-year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, Pat Goran; son, Jason Goran of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Dan Miller, of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, Avery Miller; and two sisters, Terri Glenn of Waynesville, Ohio, and Penny Woods, of McDonough, Georgia. She...

Jean Smith Harmon

Jean Smith Harmon

Apr 20, 2014

Mrs. Ella Jean Smith Harmon, 72, of Hartwell, GA wife of Thompson Harmon passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at her home after an extended illness with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Harmon was born April 11, 1942 in Franklin County, GA to the late J.T. Smith and Ella Mae Vickery Smith. Left to cherish her memories are...

Terry Garner

Terry Garner

Apr 20, 2014

Terry Garner of Hartwell, GA passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. Terry graduated from the University of Georgia class of 1968. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He received his MBA from Mercer University. He was employed until retirement by Verizon Wireless in Atlanta. He was treasurer of the Hart County Golden K. Terry is survived by...

Bruce Alan Gregory

Bruce Alan Gregory

Apr 19, 2014

Mr. Bruce Alan Gregory, age 52, of Lavonia, died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home. Born April 23, 1961, in Fort Payne, AL, he was the son of Frances (Cooper) Gregory and the late Joseph J. Gregory. He was a member of Double Branches Baptist Church and the Franklin County Community Players. In addition to his mother, he is...

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