Andy Parsons
Oct 16, 2011
Mr. Andy Britton Parsons Sr., age 62, of Lavonia, lost his fight with lung cancer on October 16th surrounded by family at his home.Born May 8, 1949, in Horsepen, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ora and Ruth Parsons.Andy was a self employed building contractor and a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife:Liz...
Olin J. Johnson Jr.
Oct 15, 2011
Olin Judson Johnson Jr., lifelong resident of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away on October 15, 2011.Born November 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Olin Johnson Sr. and Annie Mae Hamby Johnson.On February 24, 1963, he married Annette Hulme, who survives him in Hartwell. Olin spent his life caring for his family, serving his community, and helping others.He gave...
Geraldine Isbell
Oct 14, 2011
Mrs. Frances Geraldine (Buffington) Isbell, age 82, of Lavonia, died Friday, October 14, 2011 at Brown Memorial Convalescent Center. Born March 13, 1929 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Robert Buffington and Myrtie (Vickery) Buffington. She was part-owner and manager of the Owl's Nest for many years. Mrs. Isbell was a member of Shoal Creek...
Frances Harris
Oct 13, 2011
Mrs. Ollie Frances Pless Harris, age 74, of Lavonia, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Cobb Memorial Hospital. Born July 6, 1937, in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Coy & Jessie Mae Taylor Pless. She was a homemaker and was a member of Gaines Chapel in Elberton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Donald Dilbeck
Oct 9, 2011
Mr. Donald Aaron Dilbeck, age 80, of Martin, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at his home. Born July 11, 1931, in Buckhead, he was the son of the late Truman and Anna Jane Stapp Dilbeck. He was a retired over the road truck driver, a veteran of the US Marine Corp having obtained the rank of Master Sergeant and was...
Larry Lewis
Oct 9, 2011
Mr. Larry "Sapphire" Lewis, 76, of 681 Lewis Road, Hartwell, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at his home. Born on November 20, 1934, in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Hubert W. Lewis and Sallie Dooley Lewis.He retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass where he worked as a pipe fitter for 37 years.He was also a member of Sardis...
Hazel Holland
Oct 7, 2011
Ms. Hazel Edna Holland, 88, of 411 Cade Street, Hartwell, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Brown Memorial Convalescent Center. Born on March 6, 1923 in Hart County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Howell Lawson Holland and Grace McLeskey Holland.She retired from the Monroe Company and was a member of Reed Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her...
Dianne Seawright
Oct 6, 2011
Mrs. Dianne Crump Seawright, 50, of 711 E. Howell Street, Apt. H, Hartwell, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 at her home. Born on July 9, 1961 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of Ed Crump and Margaret Smith Crump of Canon.She was a former LPN. Survivors include her parents; one son: Ryan Crump of Canon; and two sisters: Sandy...
John W. Posey
Oct 5, 2011
SFC John W. Posey, US Army Retired, 73, of 1015 Tranquility Lane, Hartwell, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at his home. Born on June 27, 1938, in Anderson, South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Lane Posey and Onie Jane Brown Posey.He was a retired US Army veteran who was awarded many ribbons and medals including: the...
Terri Bress
Oct 5, 2011
Mrs. Terri Durkee Bress, 62, of 1244 Elrod Ferry Road, Hartwell, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at her home. Beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt.Born Gainesville, Georgia, in 1949 to W.X. (Pat) and Jacqueline Floyd Durkee. An honors graduate of Georgia State University, President's List and National Latin Honor Society.Retired Manager of Network Planning for Nortel.Recipient of President's Award and...
James "Jamie" Haygood
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. James Jackson "Jamie" Haygood, 35, of 1950 Carla Drive, Cumming, GA, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at his home. Born on July 7, 1976 in Hartwell, he was the son of the late Robert C. Haygood and Grace Hicks Haygood. Survivors include his caregiver: Gladys James.Mr. Haygood was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Robert C. Haygood,...
Alvin Voyles
Oct 5, 2011
Mr. Alvin Winford Voyles, age 86, of Martin, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at North Ridge Nursing Home in Commerce. Born January 6, 1925 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Joel and Maude (Aderhold) Voyles. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Voyles retired from the Department of...
Retha Ray Gaines
Oct 3, 2011
Mrs. Retha Booth Ray Gaines, 73, of 1616 Page Road, Hartwell, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at her home. Born on March 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late J.C. Booth and Myrtie Scarboro Booth.She retired from Pilgrim's Pride where she worked on the line production. Survivors include her husband: Terry Jay Gaines of the home; two sons:...
Marcella Humber
Oct 3, 2011
Mrs. Marcella "Speed" Humber, of Lavonia, died Monday, October 3, 2011 in her personal paradise, Cancun, Mexico. Born December 12, 1933, in Burr, NE, she was the daughter of the late Ben Spanjer and Mary Homier. She was a retired cosmetologist. She owned and operated a salon for many years. Mrs. Humber was of the Methodist faith. She loved to...
Shelby Jean Byrum
Oct 1, 2011
Mrs. Shelby Jean Brown Byrum, 74, of 84 West Franklin Place, Hartwell, died Saturday, October 1 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born on February 13, 1937 in Franklin County GA, she was the daughter of the late Jewett Brown and Amy Buris Ayers Brown.She was a retired seamstress for the Hartwell Company and a member of the Hartwell Church of...
Randy Scott
Sep 30, 2011
Mr. Robert Randall "Randy" Scott, 60, of 1590 Royston Highway, Hartwell, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at his home. Born on December 30, 1950 in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Robert Herman & Cecil Hendrick Scott. Mr. Scott was a welder and a US Army veteran. He was a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church. Survivors...
Max Adams
Sep 28, 2011
Mr. Max Eugene Adams, 85, of 2658 Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Hart County Hospital. Born on July 31, 1926 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Leland E. Adams and Ruby Elrod Adams.He was a production worker at the Hartwell Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a Hart County School Bus Driver, and a...
Sidney Wright
Sep 28, 2011
Mr. Sidney William "Sid" Wright, 83, of 139 Wilton E. Hall Road, Starr, SC, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson, SC. Born on May 24, 1928 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late William Daniel "Bill" Wright and Lurene Suit Wright.He was a supervisor and overseer at Starr Mill, a member of Gethsemane...
Louise Tillman
Sep 27, 2011
Mrs. Louise Vickery Tillman, age 93, of Lavonia, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Rainey Hospice House. Born August 4, 1918, in Townville, SC, she was the daughter of the late James "Jim" Vickery and Lou Wade Durham. She was a machine operator for many years at Scotts Shirt Plant in Anderson, SC and Stone Manufacturing in Lavonia. Prior to...
Timmy Brown
Sep 27, 2011
Mr. Milton Timothy "Timmy" Brown, 44, of 377 Aaron Brown Road, Royston, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Oconee Regional Medical Center in Milledgeville, GA. Born on January 12, 1967 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of Robert Milton Brown and Jo Ann Massey Brown of Bowersville.He was a machine operator for Townsend Tree Service and a member of...
