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Tommy Holly

Tommy Holly

May 28, 2024

Morse Eugene "Tommy" Holly, age 75, of Martin, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Born on August 25, 1948, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late James and Viola (Aldrich) Holly. Before his retirement, Tommy dedicated many years of service to Coats of America in Toccoa. He was of the Church...

Christine "Chris" Carver

Christine "Chris" Carver

May 27, 2024

Ms. Martha Christine "Chris" Earle Carver, 79, of Hartwell formerly of Anderson SC, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Hart Care Center.

Born on March 22, 1945 in Anderson SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred Inman Earle and Sarah Lou Hunnicutt Earle.  Ms. Carver retired from Mt. Vernon Mills as a Cloth Inspector,...

Rev. Ila Grant Allen

Rev. Ila Grant Allen

May 26, 2024

Rev. Ila Lucille Grant Allen, 88, from Lavonia, passed away at her residence on Sunday morning, May 26, 2024.

Born on June 2, 1935, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ione Earl Grant. After college, she pursued a career in textiles at Sibley Mills and later worked as an assistant teacher...

W. O. Landen, Jr.

W. O. Landen, Jr.

May 25, 2024

William Oscar "W. O." Landen, Jr., age 87, of Lavonia, passed away at his residence Saturday, May 25, 2024.

He was born November 15, 1936, in Wilson, NC, the son of the late William Oscar Landen, Sr. and Mildred Ennis Landen. He was a graduate of Charles L. Coon High School in Wilson and Wake Forest University....

Jackie Carnes White

Jackie Carnes White

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Carnes White, 78, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at Hart Care Center.

Born on November 25, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Levis and Laura Grant Carnes.  Mrs. White was a self-employed Cosmetologist and attended Hartwell Church of God.

Survivors include...

Peggy Dilworth Deitle

Peggy Dilworth Deitle

May 21, 2024

Marguerite Marie "Peggy" Dilworth Deitle, age 92, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home.

She was born November 5, 1931, in Red Hill, the daughter of the late Charlie and Lila Yeargin Dilworth. She worked as a paraprofessional, but her life's passion was making a home for her family. She was a model...

Cheryl Anne Davis

Cheryl Anne Davis

May 18, 2024

Mrs. Cheryl Anne Fairbanks Davis, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at her home.

Born on February 10, 1955 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin Fairbanks and Mildred Teresa Cherry Fairbanks Ahern. Mrs. Davis received her Bachelor's Degree in Radiology and her Masters in...

Max Kendall Martin

Max Kendall Martin

May 18, 2024

Mr. Max Kendall Martin, 87, of the Airline Community, Hartwell, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home.

Born on October 18, 1936 in Hart County, GA, he was the son of the late James Inman Martin and Helen Adams Martin. He was a faithful member of the Cross Roads Baptist...

Tyler G. Landrum

Tyler G. Landrum

May 16, 2024

Tyler Glenn Landrum, age 32, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home.

Born October 24, 1991, in Royston, he was the son of Tim and Anne Jewell Floyd. He was a Forklift Driver for Yoder's Building Supply and he was a member of Lavonia Church of God.

He is survived by...

R. Dale Burroughs

R. Dale Burroughs

May 16, 2024

Robert Dale Burroughs, age 88, of Carnesville, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home.

Born October 30, 1935, in Orlando, FL, he was the son of the late Robert Arthur and Anna (Seaman) Burroughs. He was a veteran of the US Army. Before Retirement he worked 40 years as an equipment operator for the Florida...

Mary Helen Pressley

Mary Helen Pressley

May 15, 2024

Mary Helen (Englin) Pressley, age 76, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home.

Born July 28, 1947, in Lavonia, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Looney) Englin. Before retirement she worked for Hartwell Garment. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Pressley loved her family and was known by...

Jeanette Hardin Isom

Jeanette Hardin Isom

May 14, 2024

Mrs. Jeanette Hardin Isom, 83, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC.

Born on May 27, 1940 in Lavonia, GA, she was the oldest grandchild of Tom & Maude Cawthon. Mrs. Isom was a homemaker, and provided child care services out of her...

George H. Harris

George H. Harris

May 9, 2024

Mr. George Hunter Harris, 90, of N. Forest Avenue, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born on June 19, 1933 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Samuel F. Harris and Guynell Milford Harris. Mr. Harris was an electrician for Owens Corning, and a...

Shelton A. Chitwood

Shelton A. Chitwood

May 9, 2024

Shelton Aaron Chitwood, age 86, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home.

Born November 11, 1937, in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Arvin Little & Lulu (Watkins) Chitwood. He was a member of Holy Calvary MRF Church.

He is survived by his wife: Marilyn L. (Smith) Chitwood;...

Danny Ray Halligan

Danny Ray Halligan

May 9, 2024

Mr. Danny Ray Halligan, 74, of Old Reed Creek Road, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

Born on November 3, 1949 in Hazelhurst GA, he was the son of the late Ray Halligan and Juanita McClendon Halligan.  Mr. Halligan was a maintenance supervisor for Cracker Barrel and of...

Jerry W. Mize

Jerry W. Mize

May 7, 2024

Mr. Jerry Warren Mize, 80, of the Bio community, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Warren L. Mize and Willie Doris McGarity Mize.  Mr. Mize was retired from Duke Power Company, Oconee Nuclear Power Plant as...

Cecil Wilson (Courtesy)

Cecil Wilson (Courtesy)

May 6, 2024

William Cecil Wilson,72, husband of Gwendolyn "Gwen" Sheriff Wilson, passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 3rd,1952, in Lavonia, Georgia, Cecil was the son of the late Jessie "JJ" and Eva Whiten Wilson. Cecil was a retired plant manager of thirty-one years of service from the Metromont...

Rev. Edgar Boles (Courtesy)

Rev. Edgar Boles (Courtesy)

May 4, 2024

Rev. Paul Edgar Boles, age 71 of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with his beloved Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was a native of Hartwell, GA, and was the son of the late Hugh Dorsey Boles and Avis Bailey Boles.

Rev. Boles is survived by his loving wife of...

Col. Robert H. Clark

Col. Robert H. Clark

May 3, 2024

Colonel Robert Hill Clark, Sr. (U.S. Army Ret.) passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 3, 2024, at Hartwell Health and Rehab. He was the son of William Chandler Clark and Verna Hill Clark and born on January 19, 1932, in Alamo, Georgia. He grew up with his two sisters, Rae Clark Joiner (Charles) and...

Mary Christine Fowler

Mary Christine Fowler

May 2, 2024

Miss Mary Christine Fowler, 62, of Athens Street, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Landmark Hospital in Athens.

Born on May 9, 1961 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Fowler and Mary Ruth Hicks Fowler.  Miss Fowler formerly worked at Bells Grocery Store and Sky City, and she was a...

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