Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2025

Mrs. Mary Jane Stone Gibbons, 91, recently of Athens, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at The Orchard of Athens, prior to moving to Athens she resided for 50 years in Rome GA.

Born on April 26, 1933 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late George Walter Stone and...

Jan 6, 2025

Col. Olin Joel Moore, US Army Retired, 89, of Dewy Rose, GA, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home. Born on May 18, 1935 in Centerville Community, Elbert Co, GA, he was the son of the late Olin Alexander Moore and Marzette Gunnells Moore. Joel graduated as valedictorian from the 1953 hart county high...

Jan 4, 2025

John William "Bill" Williams, age 85, of Toccoa, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home.

John was born in Hancock, Maryland. His higher education was received at Piedmont University, Emmanuel College and the University of Georgia. While earning his B.F.A. degree in English/Drama, he divided his talent between the drama club, society and school paper....

Jan 3, 2025

Kenneth Arthur O'Farrell, Jr., age 70, of Eastanollee, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born October 4, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, Kenneth was the son of the late Kenneth Arthur O'Farrell, Sr., and Virginia Louise Gorski. He dedicated his professional life to the city of North Lauderdale, FL, where he retired...

Jan 2, 2025

Imogene "Jean" Dodd Branch, age 94, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at Hartwell Healthcare & rehabilitation after an extended illness.

Born October 24, 1930, in Cordele, she was a daughter of the late Glen George Dodd and Lorena Patterson Dodd. She retired from Hasty's Radio & TV as the secretary and bookkeeper. She moved to Lavonia in...

Dec 31, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Powell Frye, 84, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on October 2, 1940 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Cleo Powell and Lillie Mae Hubbard Powell. Mrs. Frye was a retired rural mail carrier for the United States Postal...

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...