Obituary Listing

Oct 30, 2025

Mr. Daniel "Neil" Alexander, 57, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Hartwell, GA.

Born on December 22, 1967 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Regina Jordan Alexander and the late James Cleon Alexander.

Survivors include his mother: Regina Alexander of Hartwell; his children: Amelia...

Oct 28, 2025

Robert Edwin Custer, aged 92, of Fair Play, SC, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Brown Health & Rehabilitation in Royston.

Born August 8, 1933, in Elkhart, Indiana, Robert was the son of the late Paul Edwin Custer and Jeanne Miriam Sager Custer. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served...

Oct 27, 2025

Margie Farmer Shroyer, age 77, of Anna, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at Heritage Center for Rehabilitation in Minster, Ohio. She was born March 16, 1948, In Royston, Georgia, to Robert Farmer and Francis Weaver.

She married Emerson Shroyer on February 25, 1983, in Landstuhl, Germany, and he survives.

Surviving is son Andy (Jennifer)...

Oct 22, 2025

Mr. William Edward Hubbard, Sr., 95, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Brookdale of Hartwell.

Born on April 7, 1930 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Zenus Oscar Hubbard and Mamie Chastain Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard was retired from the United States Postal Service in Hartwell with...

Oct 20, 2025

Mrs. Kathy Elaine Moore Harper, 70, of Bowman, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 peacefully at her home.

Born on April 27, 1955 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Moore and Kathleen House Moore.  Mrs. Harper was a retired bus driver for the Elbert County Charter School System...

Oct 18, 2025

Leila Jane Echols Prince, of Lavonia, passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Hartwell Health & Rehabilitation.

Born on December 1, 1935, in Wilkes County, Leila was the daughter of the late Weldon Lee Echols and Irene Lucy Blackmon Echols. She dedicated many years to the textile industry, retiring as a...

Oct 18, 2025

Robert Lewis Payne, age 67, of Martin, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home. Born on February 11, 1958, in Commerce, GA, Robert was the son of the late Rudolph Lewis Payne and Alma Ruth Owensby Payne.

Robert dedicated over two decades of his life to Tri-County Hardware in Lavonia. Before his time there,...

Oct 18, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Dale Simon, beloved husband, brother, son, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1961, in Florissant, Missouri.

Greg is survived by his devoted wife, Teresa; his mother, Luann Reiff; his sisters, Karen Hembree and Pamela Paulk (Buddy); his brother, Alan Simon (Sherry); and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Oct 17, 2025

Mrs. Nora Christine Maddox Bowers, 96, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 peacefully at the home of her oldest son in Hartwell.

Born on April 8, 1929 in Griffin GA, she was the daughter of the late Rolfe Hunt Maddox and Sara Gradie Riggins Maddox.  Mrs. Bowers was a 7th Day...

Oct 16, 2025

Mr. Zachary Keith Short, 64, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, October 16 at his home.

Born on September 27, 1961 in Commerce GA, he was the son of the late George Short and Bobbie Hadden Short.  Mr. Short graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in Business and was retired from...

Oct 16, 2025

Ms. Rhonda Renee Haley, 48, of Elberton GA, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her home.

Born on September 12, 1977 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of Ronnie Vaughn and Theresa Haley Fowler.  Rhonda was employed at Cobb Vantress and was of the Baptist Faith.  She also loved going to...

Oct 15, 2025

Emily Gail Stovall Cawthon, age 78, of Royston, and formerly of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

Born on October 24, 1946, Emily was the daughter of the late Claude and Ada Claire Young Stovall. A dedicated homemaker and devout Christian, she lived her life with grace and...

Oct 13, 2025

Jason Daniel Williams, age 38, of Toccoa, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home.

Born on November 26, 1986, in Kailua, Hawaii, Jason was the son of Wick and Deborah Hamke Williams. Jason was a fervent supporter of law enforcement and took immense pride in his patriotism. His love for sportsman activities, particularly shooting,...

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. Frances Hardeman Brown, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC.

Born on December 20, 1955 in Carrollton, GA, she was the daughter of the late  Alvin Vernice Hardeman and Mary Elizabeth Jordan Hardeman. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker, and a member of the...

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Jason Lee Segars, 44, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, October 10 2025 at his home.

Born on June 30, 1981 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Ann Baker and the late Larry Segars.

Survivors include his mother: Ann Baker of Hartwell; one daughter: Yasmine Segars of...

Oct 9, 2025

Mr. William Edward Wall, Jr., 84, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife of 61 years, and his 6 daughters and family.

Bill was born on February 1, 1941 in Everett, MA.  He was the son of the late William Edward Wall and Phylis...

Oct 8, 2025

Mr. Jerry R. Korte, 83, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC.

Born on November 19, 1941 in Hamtramck Michigan, he was the son of the late Henry Korte and Elizabeth Smallshaw Korte.  Mr. Korte was a former Broward County FL Sheriff's Deputy and...

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. Rodger Duane Herring, 61 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home.

Born on November 21, 1963 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Evelyn Adams Herring and the late Sammy R. Herring.  He loved restoring old cars, fishing and music. He was of the Baptist faith...

Oct 3, 2025

Mr. Doyle "Grooms" Johnson Sr., 95, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Friday, October 3, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens.

Born on November 13, 1929 in Alma GA, he was the son of the late James R. Johnson and Daisy Lee Johnson.  Grooms was an Honor Graduate of Anderson College, a former avid...

Oct 1, 2025

Michael Robert "Mike" Reed, age 71, of the New Franklin Community, passed away on October 1, 2025, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Born on September 6, 1954, Mike was the son of the late Louie and Daisy Reed.

Mike was a 1972 graduate of Franklin County High School. He was a dedicated and skilled...