Obituary Listing

Dec 30, 2023

Mrs. Kathleen Corrado Randazzo Goroly, 90 of Hartwell passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home.

Born on September 22, 1933 in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of the late Carlo Corrado Sr, and Lucy Haverly Corrado.  Mrs. Goroly was a former supervisor for Pathmark Grocery, was a volunteer for the...

Dec 28, 2023

Brother Bernard Sherman Shaw, age 76, recently of Carnesville, Georgia, endured many illnesses in his life and passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 with his family by his side.

A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Brother Shaw was the son of the late Sherman Shaw and Thelma Salley born April 5, 1947. He was a graduate of...

Dec 27, 2023

Brenda Dale Powell Roberts fondly remembered as Dale, was a beacon of light and strength, embodying the essence of living life to the fullest. Born in Duluth, GA, on May 10, 1950, to Samuel M. and Imogene Johnson Powell, Dale transformed from a bashful middle child into an outgoing, compassionate soul, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met....

Dec 27, 2023

Mr. James E. Carter, 84, of Tahoe Drive, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Wellstar Kennestone in Marietta, GA.

Born on June 19, 1939 in Toccoa, GA, he was the son of the late Hubert Carter and Sarah Moore Carter.  Mr. Carter was a self-employed builder and developer who owned James E. Carter Contractors for...

Dec 26, 2023

James Davitte Camp, age 88, of Tiger, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Cannon Wood Assisted Living in Tiger.

Born February 9, 1935, in Murphy, NC, he was the son of the late James Casper and Lois Sue (Nix) Camp. He was a college history professor for twenty-five years and later in life returned to active...

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. Michael Joe Dyar, 66, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.

Born on February 15, 1957 in Anderson, SC, Mike was the son of the late Scottie Joe Dyar and Shelvie Jean Cromer Johnson.  Mr. Dyar received his Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, and was a financial advisor...

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...