Obituary Listing

Dec 31, 2024

In Remembrance of Our Loved Ones:

Charlotte Alewine

Ila Grant Allen

Michael Allen

James Bagwell

Vanessa Ballenger

Nancy Baumberger

Martha Beasley

Joan Lynn Bell

Nelson...

Dec 31, 2024

In Remembrance of Our Loved Ones:

John Mouchet Steve Boles Lauren Stewart Wilson Billy Ray Vickery Margaret Brown Sue Thomasson Elbert Fleming Elizabeth Kidd Carolyn Howell Steve Austin June Crunkleton Mike Dyar James Carter Kathleen Goroly Patricia Cowart Henry Allen Randy McCauley Johnny Dickerson Jake Beard Mary Jackson Hazel Moorhead Jackie Keller Johnny Mansfield Jerry Jones Sue...

Dec 29, 2024

Mrs. Linda Diane Motes Bratcher, 73, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.

Born on February 19, 1951 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Motes Sr. and Othella Carnes Motes.  Mrs. Bratcher was of the Baptist faith.

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Dec 29, 2024

Mr. Joseph Rudolph "Jody" Pruett Jr., 53, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Born on December 12, 1971 in Decatur GA, he was the son of Joseph R. Pruett and Jean Thompson Pruett.  Jody was formerly a welder for Fun Spot of Hartwell and loved to work on things and fix...

Dec 28, 2024

Michael Dale Pitts, age 70, of Canon, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, December 28, 2024, at his home.

Born on July 20, 1954, in Canton, NC, Michael was the cherished son of the late Benalee Hannah Pitts Stuart and William Pitts Jr. Following the untimely passing of his father, Mike relocated to Atlanta with his mother....

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Lucy A. Terrell Terrell, 70, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.

Born on February 2, 1954 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Terrell and Annie Blanche Weaver Terrell.  Mrs. Terrell was a former machine operator at Springs Industries,...

Dec 26, 2024

Ms. Linda Carolyn Smith, 79, of Crestwood Drive, Athens, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home.

Born on July 30, 1945 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Guy F. Smith and Gladys Payne Smith.  Ms. Smith was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was retired...

Dec 25, 2024

Beverly Ann Busha, age 77, of Hartwell passed away on December 25, 2024 at Hartwell Health and Rehab in Hartwell, GA.

Beverly was born on March 5, 1947, in Franklin County, Ga where she lived all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lula Mae Weaver Busha. She was a member of...

Dec 24, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce Ms. Jacquelyn Jean Bagley "Jackie" Olympiadis, 87, of Hartwell, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.

She is survived by her long-time companion, Michael Livingston of Hartwell, a daughter, Rebecca Cash of Lavonia, GA;...

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Kay Martin, 84, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home.

Born on July 23, 1940 in Bowman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Kay and Naomi Welborn Kay. Mrs. Martin was a retired assembly worker for the Southern Umbrella Company, and a member of...

Dec 23, 2024

Mrs. Doris Kathryn Gaines White, 88, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Doctors Hospital of Augusta.

Born on October 19, 1936 in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late T. Julian Gaines and Gladys Ayers Gaines. Mrs. White was formerly employed at the Hartwell Garment Company, and...

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. Michael Herman Byrum, 58, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on March 24, 1966 in Elberton GA, he was the son of George Herman Byrum and Linda Gail Case Byrum.  He was a former manager of TJ Maxx in Anderson SC and of...

Dec 21, 2024

Mrs. Angela Diane Hogue "Angie" Brown, 60, of the Eagle Grove Community, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on August 31, 1964 in Mt. Clemens MI, she was the daughter of John Franklin Hogue and Carla Newton Steele.  Angie was a graduate of Athens Tech, a...

Dec 20, 2024

Ms. Cynthia Elaine Spears Parascandola, 64, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Hartwell, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at her home.

Born on March 2, 1960 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the Mary Eleanor Cordell Spears and the late John Ray Spears. Elaine was attended Georgia Southern University and was...

Dec 20, 2024

Mrs. Mary Louise Daniels Holland, 81 of Hartwell, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Hart Care Center.

Born on April 5, 1943 in Walhalla SC, she was the daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth Bramlett Smith.  Mrs. Holland worked at Hartwell Garment Company and retired from Auto Zone of Lavonia. She was...

Dec 16, 2024

Samuel Carroll Crenshaw, age 81, of Martin, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 16, 2024, following an extended illness.

Born on April 24, 1943, in Franklin County, Samuel was the son of the late Russ Lee Crenshaw and Ruby Nell Carroll Crenshaw. He graduated from Stephens County High School and later joined the United...

Dec 14, 2024

Gary Brien McGovern July 21, 1943 – December 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Brien McGovern, age 81, of Hartwell, Georgia, who peacefully left us on December 14, 2024 surrounded by family. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Gary's life was one filled with...

Dec 13, 2024

Mr. Thomas Marion Seawright Jones, 77, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home.

Born on August 11, 1947 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Joe Seawright and Jane Sorrells.  Mr. Jones was a retired telephone technician for AT&T with 39 years of service, and he was a member of...

Dec 13, 2024

Pamela Cawthon Spivey, age 69, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Born June 17, 1955, in Franklin County, Pam was the cherished daughter of the late James and Shelby Ertzberger Cawthon. She graduated from Franklin County High School and pursued further education, which paved the way for her career.

Dec 13, 2024

Mrs. Edna Dianne Stroup, 78, of Bethany-Bowersville Road, Canon, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on November 19, 1946 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Kent and Edna Earnest Kent. Mrs. Stroup worked in sales at Rich's Department Store, and she attended...