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Jim Wright
Jan 26, 2014
Mr. James "Jim" Robert Wright, age 70, of Lavonia, died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at his home. Born October 14, 1943 in Martinsville, VA, he was the son of Willie E. and Mary "Mallie" Wright. He graduated from Martinsville High School and was a self-employed electrical contractor/builder, Real Estate Broker and auctioneer. He joined the US Navy in 1963, served...
Lee Harris
Jan 24, 2014
Mr. Oscar Lee Harris, Jr., age 61 of Canon, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center. Born September 28, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Carrie Lou (Perkins) Harris and the late Oscar Lee Harris, Sr. He was a veteran of the Georgia National Guard and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist...
Pat F. Reed
Jan 20, 2014
Mrs. Patricia Ann Foster Reed, 62, of Airline-Goldmine Road, Bowersville, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Lavonia. Born on May 15, 1951 in Miami FL, she was the daughter of Pauline Cannon Lewis and the late Harry H. Foster.She was retired from Bell South/ATT, where she worked in Customer Service.Mrs. Reed was the Vice-President of...
Ina S. Locke
Jan 20, 2014
Mrs. Ina Sanford Locke, 71, of Old Logging Road, Hartwell died Monday January 20, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens GA. Born on May 26, 1942 in Ellijay GA, she was the daughter of the late Demorest Sanford and Oma Goble Sanford.Mrs. Locke was retired from The Hartwell Company, where she was a Seamstress and was a member...
Angela R Brown
Jan 19, 2014
Miss Angela Rhe Brown, 47, of Beaver Run Ext, Bowman, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at her home. Born on May 31, 1966 in Athens GA, she was the daughter of Emilie Bashaw Hilley and the late Kenneth Lanier Brown. Survivors include her mother, Emilie B. Hilley & step-father, Charles T. Hilley both of Bowman; a daughter, Ashley Marie Williams...
Charles E Hyde
Jan 16, 2014
Mr. Charles Edwin Hyde Sr. 74, of Doyl Road Bowersville, died Thursday January 16, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens GA. Born on August 30, 1939 in Carnesville GA, he was the son of the late Johnny Hyde and Magnolia Corn Hyde.Mr. Hyde was retired from Private Line Industries in Bowman, where he was a Sewing Machine Mechanic....
Mary Nell Whiten
Jan 16, 2014
Mrs. Mary Nell Bailey Whiten, age 94, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. A native of Franklin County, GA. Mary Nell was born November 1, 1919 to the late A. V. and Evalena (South) Bailey. She was a long time resident of the Red Hill Community, having also lived for a time in...
Betty Ann Thrasher
Jan 16, 2014
Miss Betty Ann Thrasher, 84, of The Gables of Royston, formerly of Hartwell, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Gables. Born on December 19, 1929 in Dayton OH, she was the daughter of the late Jodie Thomas Thrasher and Myrtle Sue Robison Thrasher.She was a graduate of the University of Georgia, member of the Alpha Delta Kappa, member of...
Furman W. Kay
Jan 15, 2014
Mr. Furman William Kay, 55, of North Church Street, Winterville GA, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Norco CA. Born on April 1, 1958 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Janice Page Kay and the late Edgar Kay.Mr. Kay was a graduate of University of Georgia, where he received a Master's degree in Agriculture Engineering, owner/operator of GainesKay...
Logan Michael Davenport
Jan 10, 2014
Mr. Logan Michael Davenport, 18, of Lucus Drive, Hartwell, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta GA. Born on October 9, 1995 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Charles Michael "Mickey" Davenport and Sheree Janelle Davenport. Survivors include his parents, Mickey and Sheree Davenport of Hartwell; a sister, Leah Grace Davenport of Hartwell; Paternal grandparents, Tommy...
Sara W Morvant
Jan 9, 2014
Mrs. Sara Louise White Morvant, 83, of Cokesbury Church Road, Hartwell, died Thursday, January 9. Born on July 6, 1930 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie C. White and Ila Victoria Crowder White.She was a department supervisor at the US Navy Ship Yard, Philadelphia PA. She is survived by several nieces & nephews.Mrs. Morvant was...
J R Blumenauer
Jan 9, 2014
Mr. Howard Ray "J.R." Blumenauer, 53, of Lightwood Lane, Hartwell, died Thursday, January 9, 2014. Born on March 9, 1960 in Wheeling WV, he was a construction superintendent for Summit Construction. Survivors include his wife, Debra "Debbie" Emmons Blumenauer of Hartwell; a daughter, Danielle Blumenauer of Moundsville WV; twin sons, Howard Blumenauer of Bridge Port OH and Billie Blumenauer of...
Johnny King
Jan 8, 2014
Mr. John Gary "Johnny" King, age 60, of Bowersville, died at his home. Born November 16, 1953, in Hart County, he was the son of the late Hugh Dorsey King, Sr. and Carlyne (Walters) King. He was a graduate of Hart County High School. He was a self-employed mechanic. Mr. King was an expert marksman; his hobbies included guns and...
H. Wendell Rousey
Jan 7, 2014
Mr. Henry Wendell Rousey, 68, of Green Meadows Drive, Hartwell, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at his home. Born on May 21, 1945 in Comer GA, he was the son of the late Henry Melvin Rousey and Pauline Shaw Rousey.He was retired from Dixie Granite Company, where he was a sandblaster.Mr. Rousey was a member of the Deep Creek Baptist...
Harry Foster
Jan 6, 2014
Mr. William Harry Foster, age 70, of Lavonia, died Monday, January 6, 2014 at AnMed Health. Born January 9, 1943, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Winfred and Nannie Sue (Gerrard) Foster. He was a graduate of Lavonia High School and the University of Georgia. He was a veteran of the Georgia National Guard. He was...
J. Terry Blackston
Jan 5, 2014
Mr. John Terry Blackston, 64, of Mr. John's Choice Road, Hartwell, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his home. Born on October 18, 1949 in Greenville SC, he was the son of the late J.C. Blackston and Margaret Browning Blackston Pierce.Mr. Blackston was retired from Duke Energy, where he was a Line Crew Supervisor.He was a member of the Mt....
Donald Melvin Sanders
Jan 3, 2014
Mr. Donald Melvin Sanders, age 55, of Dunwoody, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. Born December 31, 1958, in Atlanta, he was the son of Flossie (Canady) Sanders and the late James Melvin Sanders. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife: Anna (Batchelor) Sanders; and...
Joe F Weaver
Jan 3, 2014
Mr. Joe F. Weaver, 93, of Bode Weaver Road, Hartwell, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC. Born on May 13, 1920 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late James Bode Weaver Sr. and Lula Hilley Weaver.Mr. Weaver was retired from Monroe Automotive Equipment and a lifelong member of the Bethany Baptist...
Sarah Morgan
Jan 3, 2014
Mrs. Sarah Lou (Baty) Morgan, age 80, of Martin, died Friday, January 3, 2014, at her residence. Born August 5, 1933, in Martin, she was the daughter of the late R. E. and Nora Mae (Burgess) Baty. She retired from Travelers Insurance. Mrs. Morgan was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Betty C. Bryant
Jan 3, 2014
Mrs. Betty Coker Bryant, 82, of Wildcat Bridge Road, Royston, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Comer Health Care Center. Born on November 9, 1931 in Oglethorpe County GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Coker and Birdelle Littles Coker.Mrs. Bryant was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith. Survivors include her four daughters: Brenda Watson, Sherry Bailey,...
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