Obituary Listing

Dec 25, 2023

Nancy Carol Radford Baumberger, age 92, of Lavonia, passed away December 25th at her home after beautiful family-filled days prior.

She was born October 28, 1931, in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret McComack Radford. She was married for 23 years to Charles Baumberger until his passing. They shared wonderful memories and experiences...

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. June Chitwood Crunkleton, 80, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on January 12, 1943 in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lester Lon Chitwood Jr. and Ruth Foster Chitwood. Mrs. Crunkleton was former lunchroom worker for the Hart County School System,...

Dec 23, 2023

Rose Marie Alexander Burdette, age 78, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Born February 16, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frank George Alexander and Virginia Martha Overbeck Alexander, Rose was a homemaker and owner of Rose's Specialty Goods. A former Girl Scout Leader and animal lover, especially cats, she was always giving to others....

Dec 19, 2023

Mr. Steve Anthony Austin, 40, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his home.

Born on September 2, 1983, in Waco, TX, he was the son of Mark Anthony Austin and Lisa L. Hurst Horvath.  Mr. Austin was a machine operator for Purina, of the Baptist faith and a proud graduate...

Dec 18, 2023

Mrs. Lettie Carolyn Dixon Howell, 87, of Elberton, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Magnolia Estates in Elberton, GA, surrounded by her family.

Born on October 28, 1936 in Dewy Rose, GA, she was the daughter of the late Riley Fremon Dixon and Nancy Andrews Dixon.  Mrs. Howell worked for Pinnacle...

Dec 17, 2023

Phyllis Girtman Fleming, age 72, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home.

She was born March 28, 1951, in Laurel Springs, NC, the daughter of the late Alfred and Annie Cantrell Girtman. She was a self-employed cosmetologist until her retirement. She was a member of the Lavonia First Baptist Church. In addition to...

Dec 16, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey Griffin Kidd, 87, of Griffin Road, Lavonia, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Born on August 16, 1936 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Crate Bailey and Amanda Hughes Bailey. Mrs. Kidd was a homemaker and a member of the Providence Methodist...

Dec 16, 2023

James Alex "Jim" Mecklenburg, Jr., age 64, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Born December 26, 1958, in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late James Alex Mecklenburg, Sr. and Lois Maurer Mecklenburg. He was a machinist for V and L Tool Company. Jim will be...

Dec 16, 2023

Mary Allen Cooper, age 80, of Carnesville, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 22, 1943, in the Red Hill Community of Franklin County, daughter of the late William "Willie" Allen and Dorothy Faulkner Allen. She graduated from Franklin County High School and received a degree from North...

Dec 15, 2023

Joy Elaine Harper Starrett, age 56, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.

She was born, September 26, 1967, in Buford, the daughter of the late Charles Harper, Sr. and Ruth Strickland. She graduated from Franklin County High School with the Class of 1985 and earned...

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. Elbert Lee Fleming, 95, of Elberton Hwy, Dewy Rose, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on November 30, 1928 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Sam Jones Fleming and Effie Fleming Herring.  Mr. Fleming was a farmer, and a member...

Dec 14, 2023

Carl Benjamin Powell, Jr. was born April 8, 1925, on the family farm located on the bank of the Savannah River on the outskirts of Hartwell, GA.  He was the third of six children born to Carl B. Powell, Sr. and Janie Murray Powell.  After graduating from high school in 1942, Carl worked in the banking industry...

Dec 14, 2023

Paul Steven Mitchell, age 60, of Martin, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home.

Born July 20, 1963 in South Carolina, he was the son of the late Clem and Cora Grubbs. He was a forklift operator for Loadstar and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by his...

Dec 10, 2023

Sherry Lynn (Jeffares) Varnes, age 59, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

She was born April 13, 1964 in Atlanta, the daughter of Wanda Keahey Haygood and the late Jimmy Lee Jeffares. Sherry was a para-professional with Franklin County Schools and previously worked for Auto Zone Distribution Center for...

Dec 10, 2023

Sara Alfani

Clyde Allen

Bobby Joe Allen

Scotty Atkinson

Margaret Ayers

Walker Barrett

Terrance Baxter

Jeffrey Berryman

Donna Bjordahl

Jean Blackwell

Kenneth Blalock

Marc Bonner, Jr.

Betty Bowen

Polly Brady

James...

Dec 5, 2023

Ms. Sue White Thomasson, 58, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at her son's home surrounded by her family.

Born on January 16, 1965 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of Jackie Carnes White and the late Jack G. "Butch" White. Ms. Thomason attended Hartwell Church of God, and...

Dec 3, 2023

The following are our community's loved ones whom have passed away this year:

Gerald Agnew ~ Carl Griswell ~ Paul Cole ~ Peggie Simler ~ Jerry Lynn Gentry ~ Tom Mullenix

Mike Mouchet ~ Dorothy Clark ~ Patricia Lawrence ~ Jeff Womack ~ Barbara Walker

Jonathan Merrill...

Dec 2, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Louise Williams Brown, 93, of Azalea Drive, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home.

Born on June 10, 1930 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. Williams and Mattie Jane Herring Williams.  Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Hart County High School, Class...

Dec 2, 2023

Louise Haynie Saylors, age 75, of Canon, passed away Saturday December 2, 2023 and was reunited with her husband, Joe Saylors. She was born March 30, 1948, in Franklin County. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School and retired from the Hartwell Company. Mrs. Saylors was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Lavonia.

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Dec 2, 2023

James Larry Sanders, age 77, of Canon, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his home.

Born January 13, 1946, in Hartwell, he was the son of the late Marion Waco and Cecil (Daniel) Sanders. He was a veteran of the US Army. Before retirement he worked as a Fork Lift Operator for Tenneco. He was of...