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Lynda Dove

Lynda Dove

Aug 13, 2011

Mrs. Lynda Goodwin Dove, age 64, of Royston, died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born May 12, 1947, in Royston, she was the daughter of the late William Charlie Goodwin and Frances "Frankie" (Chitwood) Goodwin. Mrs. Dove worked for Tyson Cobb Vantress. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers: Steve Goodwin,...

Alma D. Brown

Alma D. Brown

Aug 13, 2011

Mrs. Alma Lois Dickerson Brown, 91, of Athens Street, Hartwell, died Saturday, August 13 at Hart Care Center. Born on July 27, 1920 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Gibson Dickerson and Minnie Estes Dickerson.She was homemaker and a member of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her two daughters, Jan Hatchett and...

Danny Varnes

Danny Varnes

Aug 11, 2011

Mr. Danny Denny Varnes, age 45 of Carnesville, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his home. Born September 5, 1965, in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of Robert L. Varnes and the late Marcella (Day) Varnes Floyd. He was of the Church of God faith. In addition to his father, he is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law: Karl &...

Brett Irwin

Brett Irwin

Aug 10, 2011

Mr. Gordon Brett Irwin, 48, of 589 Lakeshore Circle, Hartwell, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Hartwell Health Care Center. Born on March 20, 1963 in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of Dr. W. Gordon Irwin and Gloria Jane Hubbard Irwin. He graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in Philosophy and worked at Tri-State Stone Works in...

Shirley Osborne

Shirley Osborne

Aug 9, 2011

Mrs. Shirley Ann Welborn Osborne, 58, of 197 Crawford's Ferry Road, Hartwell, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Hart County Hospital. Born on June 23, 1953 in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of Sara Haygood Welborn Williford and the late Rufus O. Welborn.She was a second grade teacher at South Hart Elementary School, a former member of the Red...

Earlene Adams

Earlene Adams

Aug 8, 2011

Mrs. Earlene Hayes Adams, age 90, of 443 Early Drive, Hartwell, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at Hart Care Center. Born August 22, 1920, in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late J. Lester and Myrtie Mae (Beggs) Hayes. She was a former employee of Hartwell Manufacturing. Mrs. Adams was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. She...

J. Monroe Fleming

J. Monroe Fleming

Aug 7, 2011

Mr. James Monroe Fleming, 78, of 997 Bert Moorhead Road, Canon, died Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Ty Cobb Memorial Hospital. Born on February 21, 1933 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Union M. Fleming and Marjorie Kate Ginn Fleming.He was a local farmer and a member of Bethany Baptist Church where he served as a...

Roy Blume

Roy Blume

Aug 6, 2011

Mr. Willie Roy Blume, age 68, of Canon, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at his residence. Born July 20, 1943, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Willie D. and Ada (Epps) Blume. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife:Brenda (Brown) Blume; daughters: Tammy Blume & Teresa Dutton; son: Ray Blume; brother:...

Sam Hilliard

Sam Hilliard

Aug 5, 2011

Sam Bowers Hilliard passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at the age of 80.A native of Bowersville, Sam was the sixth son of the late Asa Farris Hilliard and Flora Elizabeth Bowers, also of Bowersville.He was preceded in death by brothers Everett, Charlie, George, Byron (Bush), and sisters Francis, Nell, Patsy and Lucy.His surviving brother John passed away later on...

Sheena Thompson

Sheena Thompson

Aug 4, 2011

Mrs. Sheena Harrington Thompson, 61, of 96 Norris Drive, Hartwell, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at her home. Born on November 17, 1949 in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Harrington and Jessie Buchanan Harrington.She was a food technologist for Kraft Foods and was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.Mrs. Thompson was also...

Bennie Byrum

Bennie Byrum

Aug 4, 2011

Mr. Benjamin "Bennie" Byrum, 86, of the Rock Springs Community, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Hartwell Health Care Center. Born on October 3, 1924 in Hart County, GA, he was the son of the late Clayton Byrum and Rose Byrum.He was retired from the Hartwell Company and a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. He is survived...

David Governor

David Governor

Jul 31, 2011

Mr. David Richard Governor, age 43, of Eastanollee, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Stephens County Hospital. Born May 5, 1968, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of Delores Governor Julian and late William Governor. He was self employed working in maintenance and was talented in a number of other trades. He was a graduate of Toccoa Falls College...

Alton B. Sanders

Alton B. Sanders

Jul 30, 2011

Mr. Alton Brodus Sanders, 74, of 3813 Bowman Hwy, Hartwell, died Saturday, July 30 at his home. Born on July 28, 1937 in Canon GA, he was the son of the late Emory E. Sanders and Texie Partain Sanders.He was retired from Hart Electric Membership Corporation, where was a construction superintendent when he retired after 41 years of service in...

Sally Milner

Sally Milner

Jul 27, 2011

Mrs. Sally Jean Pickens Milner, age 55, of Lavonia, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born March 8, 1956, in Hayward County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bill Harvey & Vera Carter Pickens. Mrs. Milner held an Associate's Degree in Medical Records and was and administrative assistant for Luftex. She was a member...

Jessie Britt

Jessie Britt

Jul 27, 2011

Mrs. Jessie Louise Smith Britt, 83, of 291 Old Mill Road, Hartwell, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Hart Care Center. Born on October 17, 1927 in Lincolnton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Reuben Clark Smith, Sr. and Louise Bussey Smith.She was a homemaker, a member of Sardis Baptist Church, and a former Red Cross volunteer. She...

Mark Carter

Mark Carter

Jul 24, 2011

Mr. Mark Steven Carter, age 47, of Lavonia, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at his home. Born September 29, 1963, in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Loyd Whitey Carter and Helen Fortescue. Mr. Carter worked at AutoZone Distribution Center of Lavonia, and volunteered as a cook at the Lavonia Moose Lodge, Angel Food Ministries, and the...

Lewis Certain

Lewis Certain

Jul 21, 2011

Mr. Lewis Walter Certain, age 77, of Martin, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at his home. Born August 14, 1933, in Townsville, SC, he was the son of the late Lewis and Rosa Mae Ramey Certain. He was a heavy equipment operator and small engine repairman. He graduated from North Georgia Technical College. He was a veteran of the US...

Rev. Mervin Stamey

Rev. Mervin Stamey

Jul 19, 2011

Rev. J. Mervin Stamey, 86, of Savannah, GA, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Thomson Health & Rehabilitation Center, Thomson, GA. Born on April 17, 1925 in Toccoa, GA, Rev. Stamey, a native of Stephens County, was the son of the late Oscar Edward and Isabell Garner Stamey.In 1990, He retired as the Director of Missions for the Savannah Area...

Gordon Anthony

Gordon Anthony

Jul 18, 2011

Gordon Anthony Mr. John Gordon Anthony, age 73, of Stockbridge, GA died Monday, July 18, 2011 at Rockdale Medical Center. Born April 17, 1938, in Lavonia, he was the son of the late Martin Chandler Anthony and Sadie Carnes Anthony Peeples. Mr. Anthony was a member and past president of Alford Memorial Ham Radio Club, Stone Mountain, GA and was...

John "Buck" Scoggins, Jr.

John "Buck" Scoggins, Jr.

Jul 17, 2011

Mr. John D. "Buck" Scoggins, Jr., 53, of 5451 Bowman Hwy, Hartwell, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home. Born on November 28, 1957 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of Kitty Yarboro Scoggins and the late John D. Scoggins, Sr.He was a United States Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother:...

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