Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Vernese Sheriff Haynes

Vernese Sheriff Haynes

Oct 17, 2012

Mrs. Vernese Jernigan Sheriff Haynes, age 92, of Elberton, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Spring Valley Health Care. Born July 30, 1920, in Hornsby, TN, she was the daughter of the late Eutreal & Nannie Atkinson Jernigan. She was twice married first to the late Hubert A. Sheriff of Bowersville then to the late Alfred E. Haynes of Elberton....

Esther Welsh Matthews

Esther Welsh Matthews

Oct 17, 2012

Mrs. Esther Welsh Matthews, 95, of Austell, GA, died Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA. Born on October 1, 1917 in Washington, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Harry Hayes Welsh and Ethyl Helwick Welsh. Esther was a member of the Hartwell Garden Club, Ladies Auxillary, American Legion Post 109, Hartwell Ladies Golf...

Harold Hughes

Harold Hughes

Oct 12, 2012

Mr. Harold Hughes Sr., 85, of 3166 Sycamore Road, Royston, died Friday, October 12, 2012 at his home. Born on June 14, 1927 in Honea Path SC, he was the son of the late Clifford Hughes and Leslie Ashley Hughes Pate.He was a farmer and former commercial construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Clara Ruth Adams Hughes of the home;...

Jim Phillips

Jim Phillips

Oct 10, 2012

In the morning hours of October 10, 2012, 91-year old Jim Phillips of Lavonia, GA was called home to meet his Lord and Savior face to face. Jim was a son of the late Columbus S. Phillips and Mollie Alexander Phillips. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Price Phillips, after 71 years of marriage.Jim is survived by his...

Roxie Anna Coughlin

Roxie Anna Coughlin

Oct 10, 2012

Mrs. Roxie Anna Herring Coughlin, 86, of 272 Athens Street, Hartwell, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on December 11, 1925 in Hart County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. Herring and Omie Elizabeth Sanders Herring.Roxie was retired from the US Government having worked as a clerical...

Mattie Lou Moore

Mattie Lou Moore

Oct 9, 2012

Mrs. Mattie Lou Herring Moore, 85, of Hartwell, died peacefully Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on January 5, 1927 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Herring and Lillie Tinsey Hembree Herring.Mrs. Moore retired from Bellcraft Manufacturers where she had worked as an inspector and was a member...

Jasper "Jeff" Davis

Jasper "Jeff" Davis

Oct 7, 2012

Mr. Jasper Fletcher "Jeff" Davis, age 90, of Lavonia, died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Clemson Downs in Clemson, SC. Born October 4, 1922 in Cochran, he was the son of the late Herman Alfred and Odessa (Skipper) Davis. He graduated from Martha Berry Academy and had a successful career in business and insurance. He was a veteran of the...

Troy Worthey

Troy Worthey

Oct 7, 2012

Andrew Troy Worthey, 71, of Hartwell, husband of Doris Worthey, died October 7, 2012 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. He was born October 28, 1940 to the late Ann Worthey Crowe in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Troy owned and operated Worthey Concrete. He was a member of the Hart County Republican Party and the Farm Bureau Commodity...

Joseph Holbrook "Bo" Moore

Joseph Holbrook "Bo" Moore

Oct 6, 2012

Mr. Joseph Holbrook "Bo" Moore, 76, of 1609 Ridge Road, Hartwell, GA., husband of Tempie Kelley Moore, died peacefully Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on November 16, 1935 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Wilton Clayton Moore, Sr. and Ethel Holbrook Moore.He was retired from Clark-Schwebel where he...

Emma Julia Temple

Emma Julia Temple

Oct 3, 2012

Mrs. Emma Julia Neese Temple, lifelong resident of Hart County, died on Wednesday, October 3 at her home in Hartwell. She was 92. Born to William Henry and Jettie Adeline Cordell Neese on June 2, 1920, she was raised in the Sardis community of Hart County and attended Hartwell High School, graduating in 1937. In 1940, she married John Roland...

Phyllis Marie Goehring

Phyllis Marie Goehring

Sep 30, 2012

Phyllis Marie Goehring, 82, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Hart Care Nursing Home, where she has been a resident for the past 9 years.Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Levi Goehring and Mrs. Hazel Goehring; and her brother-in-law, Thomas Grant.She will be greatly missed by her sister, Joyce Grant of...

Shirley Motes Rowland

Shirley Motes Rowland

Sep 29, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Frances Motes Rowland, 72, of 643 Vickery Street Ext., Hartwell, died peacefully Saturday, September 29, 2012 at her home. Born on April 29, 1940 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Cortez Motes and Lillian Crook Johnson.She was the owner/operator of Lakeside Beauty Salon since 1961.There she made many friends and had the pleasure...

Tyler Joseph Blackmon

Tyler Joseph Blackmon

Sep 24, 2012

Mr. Tyler Joseph Blackmon, age 22, of Buford, died Monday, September 24, 2012 in Lawrenceville. Born September 10, 1990, in Winchester, Massachusetts, he was the son of Bradley and Loretta Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a member of Oceanside Community Baptist Church in Satellite Beach, FL He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Downie. He is survived by his...

James Howerton Hembree

James Howerton Hembree

Sep 17, 2012

Mr. James Howerton Hembree, 91, of 308 Ridge Road, Hartwell, died Monday, September 17, 2012 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Born on November 15, 1920 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Columbus C. Hembree and Nettie Parker Hembree.He was formerly employed with Singer Manufacturing in Anderson SC and thoroughly enjoyed farming part-time. He...

Stephen Wayne Brock

Stephen Wayne Brock

Sep 17, 2012

Mr. Stephen Wayne Brock, 54, of 1182 Crawford Ferry Road, Hartwell, died Monday, September 17, 2012 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC. Born on May 23, 1958, he was the son of Susie Donald Brock of Hartwell and the late James Milledge Brock.He was retired from Monroe Automotive and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife,...

Avelene Willis Hall

Avelene Willis Hall

Sep 15, 2012

Ms. Avelene (Willis) Hall, age 78, of Hartwell, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Landmark Hospital of Athens. Born November 11, 1933, in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Charlie and Levenia (Ivester) Willis. She was a cosmetologist and taught piano for over 30 years. She was raised in the Church of God faith, where she...

Claude S Herring

Claude S Herring

Sep 14, 2012

Mr. Claude S. Herring, 94, of 2262 Royston Hwy, Hartwell, died peacefully Friday, September 14, 2012 at AnMed Medical Center, in Anderson, SC. Born on October 13, 1917 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late George E. Herring and Essie Smith Herring.He was the owner/operator of Herring Grocery, a life member of the American Legion and the...

Louise Calhoun Cotney

Louise Calhoun Cotney

Sep 14, 2012

Mrs. Louise Calhoun Cotney, 92, of 94 Cade Street, Hartwell, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Hartwell Health Care Center. Born on April 27, 1920 in Gay, GA, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Perry Calhoun and Mary Flourney Calhoun.She was retired from West Point-Pepperell Manufacturing where she worked as a spinner. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda J....

"Debbie" S. Beard

"Debbie" S. Beard

Sep 14, 2012

Ms. Debra Segars "Debbie" Beard, 54, of 68 Old Sardis Drive, Hartwell, died peacefully Friday, September 14 at her home. Born on August 16, 1958 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Billy E. Segars and Mildred White Whitaker and Charles I. Whitaker.She was a Lunchroom worker at Hart County High School and of the Baptist Faith....

Michael Kunde

Michael Kunde

Sep 13, 2012

Mr. Michael "Mike" Kunde, age 61, of Lavonia, died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Peachtree Christian Hospice. Born November 29, 1950, in Miami, FL, he was the son of Dorothy (Kanaga) Kunde and the late Robert Kunde. He was an architect with Stock Building Supply. Mr. Kunde was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition to his father, he...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.