Karson Simpson
Oct 29, 2011
Miss Karson Taylor Simpson, 16, of 483 Old Reed Creek Road, Hartwell, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Hart County Hospital. Born on January 10, 1995 in Anderson, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Sheryl Powell Simpson and the late Dwain "Footsie" Simpson.She was a student at Hart County High School and enjoyed performing arts. Survivors include her mother:...
Winnie Peltz
Oct 25, 2011
Ms. Winnie Hugh (Watt) Peltz, age 83, of Lavonia, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at her home following an extended illness. Born July 5, 1928, in Lavonia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Melvin Watt and Nobie Elizabeth (Whitworth) Watt. She was a retired beautician. Ms. Peltz was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. In addition to...
Lettie Mae Roberts
Oct 25, 2011
Mrs. Lettie Mae Mize Roberts, 93, of 6381 Elberton Hwy, Tignall, GA, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Cobb Memorial Hospital. Born on May 20, 1918 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Otho C. Mize and Quillie Winn Mize.She was the retired co-owner of AG Grocery of Bowman and Roberts ABC Store in Washington, and retired...
Raynell Cheek
Oct 22, 2011
Mrs. Raynell Tucker Cheek, age 59, of Lavonia, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Rainey Hospice House. Born July 12, 1952, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of Homer Tucker and the late Pearl (Clemons) Mize. Mrs. Cheek worked for Kautex Textron. She was a member of Lavonia First Baptist Church. She is survived by her father & step...
Jack Vaughn
Oct 21, 2011
Mr. Jack Vaughn, age 87, of Lavonia, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center. Born October 1, 1924, he was the son of the late Jack and Bertha Bratcher Vaughn. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served during World War II. Mr. Vaughn worked for Weatherly Furniture as a salesman and...
Mary Reed
Oct 19, 2011
Mrs. Mary Jane Reed, 82, of 656 Vickery Street, Hartwell, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Hartwell Health Care Center. Born on December 17, 1928 in Hart County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grady Bryson.She retired from the Hartwell Company and was a member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church where she was a...
Mary F. Oglesby
Oct 18, 2011
Mrs. Mary Alice Fort Oglesby, 101, of 1036 Lightwood Road, Hartwell, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Hart County Hospital. Born on July 10, 1910 in Dublin Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Theodious U. Fort and Alice Jackson Fort.She was a graduate of Georgia College & State University and retired from the Georgia State Department of Family...
Betty Jean Harrell
Oct 17, 2011
Mrs. Betty Jean Andrews Culpepper Harrell, age 76, of Lavonia, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at Cobb Memorial Hospital. Born June 6, 1935, in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Cleo (Mouchet) Andrews. She owned and operated Jean's Junction in Lavonia for many years. Prior to retirement she worked as a CNA at Brown Memorial...
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...
