Obituary Listing

Jul 21, 2024

Mrs. Jo Anderson Harris, 92, of Hartwell, GA, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2024.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Hartwell First Methodist Church, where she taught numerous Bible studies and served in multiple ministry roles. Her remarkable faith, love of Christ, and fervent prayer...

Jul 19, 2024

Mrs. Jo Andrews Sumner, 84, formerly of Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Riverside Health Care, Covington GA

Born in March 26, 1940 in Atlanta GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Sanford Andrews and Lillie Frances Cottongim Andrews.  Mrs. Sumner was a former Telephone Operator, Receptionist and Homemaker.  ...

Jul 18, 2024

Mr. Michael Darrell Wood, 59, of Bowersville Hwy, Bowersville, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Myrtle Beach SC.

Born on June 6, 1965 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Wood and Mary Elizabeth Patterson Wood.  Darrell was a truck driver for Turner Concrete Company in Lavonia...

Jul 18, 2024

Mrs. Patsy Adams Brown, 84, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her home.

Born on May 5, 1940 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Adams and Willie Blanche Gurley Adams. Patsy married her husband Vinson on August 11, 1962, at their home on Lake Hartwell....

Jul 17, 2024

Thelma Pearl (Stringfellow) Thrasher, age 99, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at her home.

Born March 26, 1925, in Omaha, GA, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Osbourne) Stringfellow. She was a homemaker and was a member of Lavonia First Baptist Church. She was a factory worker, as many people...

Jul 15, 2024

Charles Edwin "Chuck" Hall, Jr., age 75, of Martin, passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home.

Born December 10, 1948, in Albany, GA, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Hall Sr., Newton, GA.  His mother, Helen Sarah (Hall) Hall, was born in...

Jul 7, 2024

Brenda Gail Westbrook Whitworth, age 76, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at The Landing of Winder.

She was born January 9, 1948, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Hoyt and Allene Hart Westbrook. She retired from Franklin County Schools, where she worked as a paraprofessional at Lavonia Elementary School for many years....

Jul 4, 2024

Laura Ann Xenophon Clark passed away on Thursday evening, July 4th, 2024. Like the strong, independent woman that she was, it is fitting that she passed away on Independence Day. She was a true firecracker and had an explosive personality, loved everyone, sparked joy, and made them feel special. The family finds comfort in knowing that their adored world...

Jun 30, 2024

Mr. John Thomas "J.T." Price, 87, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at home, as he requested, on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Born on September 24, 1936 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Charlie H. Price and Mamie Massey Price. Mr. Price was a machine operator at Monroe/Tenneco Auto and...

Jun 27, 2024

Anthony Paul (Tony) Mirabelli Jr, age 79, of Hartwell, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born on May 15th, 1945 in Italy. Tony was preceded in death by his father, the late Anthony Mirabelli Sr. and his mother, the late Katherine Brandal Mirabelli.

Tony is survived by his daughters, Lisa and Steve Keling of...

Jun 25, 2024

On June 25th, 2024, Donna Faye Vickery Hill was called to her eternal home by her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Her journey of life in this earthly realm has ended, now beginning her journey in her heavenly home.

Born April 1st, 1951, in Anderson, SC, she is the youngest daughter of the...

Jun 25, 2024

Mrs. Sheila Starrett Reno, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC.

Born on September 16, 1954 in Elberton GA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Frances Chatham Starrett.  Mrs. Reno was a former CNA, a homemaker, loved Birdwatching and Outdoors and most...

Jun 24, 2024

Sara "Ellen" Daves, 83, of Ooltewah, TN, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024. She was born July 23, 1940, in Canon, GA, to the late Wingo and Frances Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Daves, brothers-in-law Tom Daves, Johnny Dockery, and James Woody.

Ellen loved...

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. John Holmes Milner, III, 88, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at The Oaks of Athens.

Born on January 12, 1936 in Barnesville GA, he was the son of the late John Holmes Milner Jr. and Sarah Burns Milner.  Mr. Milner was a graduate of the University of Georgia, where...

Jun 21, 2024

Frederick Kimsey "Fred" Dilbeck, age 83, of Carnesville, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home.

Born May 21, 1941, in Ducktown, TN, He was the son of the late Hayden and Dessie (Stroud) Dilbeck. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Artillery & Missiles Division at...

Jun 19, 2024

Mrs. Sharon Kay Sharp Lands, 80, of Hartwell, formerly of Rossville, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on May 3, 1944, in Elkhart, IN, she was the daughter of the late Robert Sharp and Florence Onkes Sharp. Mrs. Lands met her husband, Joseph Lands, in her...

Jun 15, 2024

Mr. Ryan William Nelson, age 39 of Avalon, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

A son of Jayne Frick Snell and William Lee Nelson, he was born June 12, 1985 in Euclid, Ohio, having lived most of his life in Stephens County.  He was a 2003 graduate of Stephens County High...

Jun 15, 2024

Sandra Lee Mausth Skoglund, age 68, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday morning, June 15, 2024 at her home.

Born November 27, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Lovella Mausth. She had a varied career in food service, but her greatest passion was that of a loving homemaker to her children. She was...

Jun 10, 2024

Rodney Lee Payne, age 59, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Born on December 10, 1964, in Macon, Rodney was the beloved son of the late Charles and Evelyn Avelene Tidwell. Rodney was known for his exceptional skills as a self-employed painter. In his younger years, he found joy in...

Jun 10, 2024

Billy Eugene Grizzle, aged 62, of Canon, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born on July 31, 1961, in York, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Duren Grizzle and Anna Levis Kevich Grizzle. Billy dedicated his career to working as a Construction Foreman for Thrift Construction. Outside of his professional life, he was an avid...