Obituary Listing

Oct 19, 2024

Wayne C. Melton, age 86, of Conyers, peacefully passed away at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born on January 18, 1938, in the Ruhama Community of Pickens County, SC, he was the son of the late Rev. Roy and Edna Smith Melton.

Wayne was a proud alumnus of Coosa High...

Oct 19, 2024

Douglas Arnold Schyck, age 80, of Lavonia, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Born November 1, 1943, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Steve and Margarie Foster Schyck. He was an executive vice president of First National Bank of Howell, where he served until retirement.

He is...

Oct 18, 2024

Linda Phillips Godfrey, of Lavonia, passed away Friday October 18, 2024, in her home. Born January 30, 1949 she was the daughter of John Phillips and Mae "Dee" Baker Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Carlton Godfrey; her sister, Martha Welborn; her daughter, Angela Mouchet; and her son, Sean Mouchet....

Oct 17, 2024

Trena LuJean Bowman Moon, aged 58, of Canon, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born on August 31, 1966, in East Point, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Mike Bowman and Theresa Collins Bowman Cobb. Trena's warmth and genuine love for people naturally led her to a fulfilling career as a cashier...

Oct 17, 2024

Lee Kirksey Youngblood, age 71, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born March 25, 1953, in Easley, SC, he was the son of the late Bill and Jackie Staterfield Youngblood. He was a 1971 graduate of Easley High School. Whether he was working as a self-employed welder, doing yard...

Oct 17, 2024

Terry Eugene Fox, age 68, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by family at his home.

Born June 19, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Gerald Eugene Fox and Gloria Parker. Before retirement he worked as an Industrial Electrician.

He is survived by his wife: Paula...

Oct 16, 2024

Polly Crowe Mitchell, age 77, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Born on February 11, 1947, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Edna Miller Pruitt and Jack Poole Pruitt. Polly was among the second graduating class of the unified Franklin County High School.

A devoted caregiver,...

Oct 15, 2024

Mrs. Jennifer 'Denise' Adams Jordan, 60, of Plantation Road, Elberton, wife of 41 years to Timothy Franklin Jordan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Born in Royston on January 17, 1964, she was the oldest child of George Elvin Adams and Linda Mae Thornton Adams. Denise was a graduate of Elbert...

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. William "Freddy" Haygood, 56, of KNK Lane, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home.

Born on January 29, 1968 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of William Ray Haygood and the late Barbara Joann Corn Haygood. Mr. Haygood was a field supervisor for MCG Mechanical, and was of the Church of God...

Oct 15, 2024

Jackson Taylor Vandiver, 18 months old, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home.

Born on April 21, 2023 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Taylor S. and Jennifer Arnold Vandiver of Hartwell.  Jackson is also survived by his paternal...

Oct 14, 2024

Martha Louise Dixon Morris, 92, of Hartwell, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, October 14, 2024, after an extended illness.

Born March 3, 1932, in Columbia, SC., her parents were the late George Trezvant Dixon, Sr. and Inez Dial Dixon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Carl Thomas (Tom) Morris, Sr....

Oct 14, 2024

Nelson James Bennett, age 79, of the Gumlog Community, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at his home.

Born March 10, 1945, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Hubert Henry Bennett and Earlene Doris Williams Bennett. He was a skilled carpenter and building contractor, having constructed many houses, laid much brick, and custom-built...

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. Paul Anthony Massey, 55, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Brunswick GA.

Born on November 3, 1968 in Spartanburg SC, he was the son of Julia Kinney Massey and the late Ward Douglas Massey.  Paul was a Cook and Construction Worker.

He is survived by...

Oct 13, 2024

Carole Marie Wooten Jefferson, age 83, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Hart Care Center.

Born December 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late L. T. and Falonia McCollum Wooten. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School. She had a diverse career that included working as a supervisor at Stone...

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. Robert L. Williams, 82, of Airline Community, Bowersville GA, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia GA.

Born on February 28, 1942 in Lavonia GA, he was the son of the late Noah P. Williams and Frances Westmoreland Williams Phillips.  Robert was a retired Loom Technician...

Oct 13, 2024

George William "Billy" Miller, age 82, of Martin, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born on March 14, 1942, in Stephens County, Billy was the son of the late Jim and Georgia Lee Walters Miller and the brother of the late Marion Miller. A proud alumnus of Franklin County High School's Class of 1960,...

Oct 11, 2024

Stephen Pete Smith, age 44, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 11, 2024.

Born in Royston, GA, he was the son of Joyce Smith and the late Steve Smith.  Family and friends describe him as a sweet kind-hearted, loving and loyal human being. Recently, Stephen achieved a significant milestone by obtaining...

Oct 10, 2024

Feilisha Teasley Kay, age 78, peacefully passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

She was born on August 5, 1946, as the beloved daughter of the late Velvet and Lula Graham Teasley and was a lifelong resident of Lavonia. Feilisha's educational journey led her to graduate from Franklin County High School and...

Oct 10, 2024

Luther Harold Jordan, age 75, of Canon, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born May 7, 1949, in Royston, he was the son of the late Carlton and Laura Mae Leard Jordan. He worked for Carry on Trailers and was a member of Hartwell Church of God.

He is...

Oct 8, 2024

George Sewell Chatham, a lifelong resident of Hartwell, GA, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Glen Eagle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville, GA, where he had been lovingly cared for during the last four years. He was 79.

Born in Hartwell, GA on April 20, 1945, George was the eighth of eleven...