Obituary Listing

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Patty Faye Lesseur Cleveland Evans, 79, of Heard Drive, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Chaplinwood Health & Rehab in Milledgeville. She was twice married, first to the late Larry James Cleveland and second to the late Walter Edward "Bo" Evans.

The youngest of three, Patty was born in...

May 31, 2024

Ernest Peter Jackson, III, age 80, of Royston, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born on August 8, 1943, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of the late Ernest Peter Jackson, Jr. and Sara Beasley Jackson. Ernest enjoyed a distinguished career at Northeast Georgia Bank, where he...

May 31, 2024

Daniel "Scott" Eller, age 56, of Toccoa, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Stephens County Hospital. Born on June 4, 1967, in Habersham County, Scott was the son of the late Richard Russell Eller, Sr. and Joy Fern Chase. He dedicated his professional life to working as an assembler for ASI Global Partitions. Scott also served his...

May 29, 2024

Mrs. Donna Howe Pate, 83, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Born on September 6, 1940 in Alexandria VA, she was the daughter of the late Elliott Howe and Iris Newsome Howe.  Mrs. Pate attended Elon College and retired from Northeast Georgia Bank, where she worked...

May 29, 2024

Mr. John Furman Bailey, 93, of Woods Lane, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.

Born on March 6, 1931 in Hapeville GA, he was the son of the late John Bailey and Stella Mae Rollins Bailey.  Mr. Bailey attended Southern Tech and was a graduate...

May 28, 2024

Wayne Eugene "Yogi" Whiting, age 67, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Born on March 12, 1957, in Franklin County, Wayne was the son of the late Clarence Franklin Whiting and Sarah Herring Whiting Jernigan. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Richard Jernigan, and his brother, Raymond...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...