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Spc Brad D. Seawright
Aug 1, 2009
SPC Brad Daniel Seawright, US Army, 28, of 2590 Whippoorwill Trail, Hartwell GA, died Saturday, August 1 in Anderson Co. SC Born on May 23, 1981 in Augusta GA, he was a member of the US Army Reserves 289th Corps Support Det.He was employed by S & S Construction and was a member of the Good Hope Presbyterian Church of...
Doug Walters
Jul 31, 2009
Mr. Hal Douglas Walters, age 60, of Lavonia, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Cobb Memorial Hospital. Born May 15, 1949, in Oconee County, SC, he was the son of the late Bill & Ruby (Jordan) Walters. He was a textile worker and of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife: Katherine (Lawrence) Walters; brother: Bobby Walters of...
Jimmy "Smitty" Smith
Jul 29, 2009
Mr. Jimmy E. "Smitty" Smith, age 58, of Royston, GA, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his home. Born December 3, 1950 in Delhi, LA, he was the son of the late C.H. Smith.He was in the Construction Industry and attended Holly Springs Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran. He is survived by:Mother, Estelle Wyatt...
Ellie Mae Hughes
Jul 29, 2009
Mrs. Ellie Mae Spearman Hughes, 89, of 895 Ankerich Road, Bowersville, GA, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in Conyers, GA. Born November 10, 1919 in Madison Co, GA, she was the daughter of the late Beeman Spearman and Azalea Berryman Spearman.She was retired from Hart Care Center and was a L.P.N. for 46 years.She was a member of Cross Roads...
Melissa Gregory
Jul 28, 2009
Mrs. Melissa Shannon (Burrell) Gregory, age 40, of Martin, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Cobb Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 6, 1969, in Rockdale County, she was the daughter of Ronnie Burrell and Judy (Vessell) Copeland. She worked with Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. She was a member of Double Branches Baptist Church and...
Edwin "Red" Craft
Jul 27, 2009
Mr. Edwin "Red" Craft, 78, of 258 Craft Rd, Hartwell, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at his home. Born March 19, 1931 in Hart County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Cheddie Craft and Fleddie Adams Craft.He was a Farmer. He is survived by:Two brothers, Curtis Craft and his wife Frances and Ray Craft of Hartwell, GA.He is...
Walter Isbell
Jul 26, 2009
Mr. Walter Hubert Isbell, age 84, of Hartwell Highway, Lavonia, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at his home. Born July 6, 1925, in Hart County, he was the son of the late Norris & Mattie (Malone) Isbell. He was a retired route salesman with EH Prather Wholesale. He also worked for many years at the Owl's Nest. Mr. Isbell was...
Dorothy S. "Dot" Weldon
Jul 23, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy S. Whitworth Weldon, 85, of 261 Fairview Avenue, Hartwell, formerly of Bowersville, GA, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Hart Care Center. Surviving is son, Joe W. Weldon of Marietta, GA.She was preceded in death by her late husband, Julius A. Weldon, who was married for 62 years; Brother, Bobby Joe Whitworth, and a sister Elizabeth who died...
Guy Fain Jr.
Jul 23, 2009
Mr. Guy Fain, Jr., age 67, of 412 Powderbag Creek Road, Hartwell, GA, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Rainey Hospice House. Born October 26, 1941 in Hart County, GA, he was the son of the late Guy Fain, Sr.He is retired from Hanesworth Mill and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He is survived by:Mother, Thelma Evans Fain of...
Richard Haley
Jul 23, 2009
Mr. Richard Alton Haley, age 66, of Seagrove Beach, FL, formerly of Lavonia, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Peachtree Christian Hospice. Born August 19, 1942, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Alton Parker and Ruby Nell Vickery Haley. He retired from Southern Bell. Mr. Haley was a veteran of the US Air Force Reserves. He...
Louise B. Lunsford
Jul 22, 2009
Ms. Martha "Louise" Bannister Lunsford, age 57, of 120 Westfall Road, Royston, GA, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Hart County Hospital. Born June 5, 1952 in Anderson Co., SC, she was the daughter of the late Garrett Jasper Bannister and Josephine Whitfield Bannister.She was retired from Tenneco Automotive and was a member of Middle River Baptist Church. She is...
Robert "Bob" Fean
Jul 21, 2009
Mr. Robert Martin "Bob" Fean, 75, of 981 Bio Church Road, Hartwell, GA, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his home. Born January 10, 1934 in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Alfred Fean and Sarah Hilbman Fean.He was retired from RCA/GE.He was founder and member of Bob Martin Quartet where he played the vibes.He was a...
Bruce A. Knighton
Jul 16, 2009
Mr. Bruce Avery Knighton, age 55, of Lavonia, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Hart County Hospital. Born July 8, 1954, he was the son of Rebecca (Dye) Knighton and the late Clarence H. Knighton. He was Group Vice President of Pinnacle Bank and managed offices in Royston, Lavonia, Franklin Springs, and Commerce. Mr. Knighton coached basketball, football, and golf...
Bonnie Black
Jul 16, 2009
Mrs. Bonnie Louise Fowler Black, age 84 of Lavonia, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at her home. Born December 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice Burnett Fowler of Union, SC. She was a homemaker and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hartwell. In addition to her...
Kathryn Thomason
Jul 13, 2009
Mrs. Kathryn Sanders Thomason, 83, 354 Highland Ridge Dr., Hartwell GA, died Monday, July 13 at Hart Care Center. Born on December 17, 1925 in Hart Co. GA, she was the daughter of the late Emory Sanders and Texie Partain Sanders.Mrs. Thomason was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Thomason and his wife Carol...
Ruth Wehunt
Jul 12, 2009
Mrs. Lily Ruth (Goodwin) "Maw Maw" Wehunt, age 87, of 53 Alice St., Lavonia, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her home after an extended illness. Born December 10, 1921 in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Author and Etta (Hill) Goodwin. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by daughters: Glenda...
Dexter Smith
Jul 10, 2009
Mr. Dexter Earl Smith, age 56 of 59 Wood Lane, Hartwell, Ga., died July 10, 2009 at his home. Born August 14, 1952 in Fulton County, he was the son of Otis Smith of Hartwell, Ga. He was a mechanic with the Hart County Maintenance Shop and member of Woodland Hills Church in Atlanta. He is survived by: his father,...
Faron Carter
Jul 8, 2009
James Faron Carter, "Faron", age 54, passed away July 8, 2009 at Stephens County Hospital due to cardiac arrest stemming from complications of internal bleeding. Faron was born on January 4, 1955 in Atlanta. He was a graduate of the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a minor in Economics. He and his wife owned...
Fern Walker
Jul 6, 2009
Services: Reed Creek Baptist Church, Thursday, 11:00 a.m. Visitation: Strickland Funeral Home, Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. HARTWELL, Georgia-- Fern Angeline Walker, 91, of Hartwell, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her husband and family. Pastor Sam Dulaney will officiate her services, and memorials may be directed to the church. Burial will be in Nancy Hart...
Davis Carter
Jul 6, 2009
Mr. Charles Davis Carter, age 80, of Highway 17, Lavonia, died Monday, July 6, 2009 at Hart County Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born April 29, 1929, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Albert & Carlene (Davis) Carter. He was a retired truck driver and worked for Keisler's Body Shop. Mr. Carter...
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