Obituary Listing

Oct 7, 2024

Miss Peggy Lynn Thomason, 62, of Flat Shoals Road, Bowersville, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Born on December 3, 1961 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. "Buddy" Thomason, Sr. and Mary Leon Gurley Thomason. Ms. Thomason was a radiologist in Habersham County...

Oct 5, 2024

Mrs. Carol Annette Hill Cobb, 71, of New Prospect Road, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

Born on September 19, 1953 in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Hill and Mozelle Holmes Hill.  Mrs. Cobb was retired from RPAV as an office manager, and was...

Oct 5, 2024

Ronald Merrell "Ronnie" Nash, age 76, of Commerce, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.

Born June 26, 1948, in Hog Mountain, GA, he was the son of the late Leonard Rufus Nash and Maggie Crow Nash. A master carpenter and general contractor by trade, he was known for his exceptional...

Oct 4, 2024

Dennis Wayne Jeffares, age 65, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born October 3, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Jeffares and Hattie Wynelle Shaw Jeffares. Prior to retirement, he worked as a truck driver for Western Distributors of Atlanta. Dennis was...

Oct 1, 2024

David Warren Howell, age 79, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Born on August 4, 1945, in Washington, GA, David was one of twelve children of the late James Alfred Howell and Emma Ozene Story Howell. He spent his formative years in Milledgeville. A proud veteran...

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Bobby C. Pate, 87, formerly of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at LaGrange Heritage Senior Living, LaGrange GA.

Born on November 29, 1936 in Jacksonville FL, he was the son of the late Richard Pate and Ada Dukes Pate Jeffries.  He is preceded by his wife of 63 years Donna...

Sep 27, 2024

Mr. Joseph Thomas "Joe" Meere, Jr, 61, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC.

Born on April 24, 1963 in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Meere Sr. and Rose Marie Ann Panaccio Meere.  Mr. Meere was the owner/operator of Tech Equipment Sales,...

Sep 25, 2024

Mrs. Charuben Patel, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her home.

Born on August 20, 1938 in Chaloda, Gujarat, India, she was the daughter of the late Satchandra Desai and Taramati Desai.

Survivors include one son: George Patel (Dharti); four daughters: Mita Patel (Ritesh), Julie...

Sep 22, 2024

Mr. Donald Anthony Brock, 56, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Born on November 21, 1967 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late James Milledge Brock and Susie Donald Brock.  Donald was self-employed carpenter and of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include two brothers: Stanley...

Sep 17, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Rella Fineza, 88, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of Anderson.

Born on May 2, 1936 in New York NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Rella and Mildred Ware Rella.  Mrs. Fineza finished High School in South Carolina, attended University of South Carolina...

Sep 17, 2024

Mr. Charles Randall Hale, 72, of Reed Creek School Rd, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home.

Born on May 16, 1952, in Eden, NC, he was the son of the late Charles Robert Hale and Margaret Rayellen Mangrum Hale.

Survivors include his wife: Ginny Hale...

Sep 17, 2024

Mr. Ricky Douglas Burden, 62, of Canon, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home.

Born on September 24, 1961 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late Hoke S. Burden and Jean E. Smith Burden.  Ricky was a self-employed carpenter and loved spending time with his grandsons.

Survivors include his daughter:...

Sep 14, 2024

Larry Russell Wight, age 64, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024at Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon.

Born January 19, 1960 in Alexandria, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Wight and Dorothy Shepherd Emory. He worked as a pipe fitter for Consolidated Pipe & Supply. He was of the Baptist faith.

Sep 12, 2024

Joan Lynn Bell, age 27, of Canon, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

Born on September 5, 1997, in Stephens County, Joan was the cherished daughter of William and Kristi Drake Bell. A proud Franklin County High School graduate from the class of 2016, she was a devoted member of...

Sep 11, 2024

Charlotte Marie Cannon Alewine, age 83, of Toccoa, formerly of Canon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Toccoa.

Born on February 14, 1941, in Royston, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Jack and Ida Ree Spears Canon. She dedicated many years of her life working as a seamstress at Carwood Manufacturing before retiring....

Sep 3, 2024

Mr. Dhirubhai John Patel, 90, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on August 22, 1934 in India, he was the son of the late Lallubhai Patel and Gangaben Patel.  Mr. Patel was a retired Convenience Store owner/operator and enjoyed spending time with his...

Sep 2, 2024

Jacqueline Ida Dickerson, age 76, of Lavonia passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home.

"Jackie" had a creative passion for gardening and the intricacies of the botanical paradise that she cultivated on a daily basis. She surrounded herself in this beautiful oasis with her love for animals and now is blessed to be reunited with...

Sep 2, 2024

Mrs. Linda Faye Burns Dorsey, 82, of Maxwell Mill Rd, Dewy Rose, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home.

Born on November 15, 1941 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Theron Burns and Frances Hill Burns Duckett. Mrs. Dorsey was a retired lunch room manager for the...

Aug 31, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Burns, age 51, of Lavonia, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on June 10, 1973, in Port St. Joe, Florida, Jeffrey was the son of Linda DeFoor Burns Gore and the late Rev. Doug Burns. Prior to his disability, Jeffrey worked diligently for American Woodmark...

Aug 31, 2024

Ms. Lisa Michelle Carey, 36, of Royston, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Royston GA.

Born on December 18, 1987 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of Deborah Lynn Rowland Carey and the late Ronnie Carey.  Lisa was employed at Atlanta Rods in Lavonia, loved the Georgia Bulldogs, always had a...