Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Mary Clark Cheshire, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at her home.

Born on September 19, 1937 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Marcus Clark and Dora Ellen Hendrick Clark. Mrs. Cheshire was a seamstress for Gips Manufacturing, and was a member of the...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Martha Ann Cheek Goldsmith, 74, of Winder, formerly of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Northside Hospital - Gwinnett, Lawrenceville GA.

Born on June 3, 1949 in Belton SC, she was the daughter of the late Harold Jefferson Cheek and Virginia Inez Timms Cheek.   Mrs. Goldsmith was a retired weaver/spinner from Hartwell...

Nov 13, 2023

Mitchell Aaron Parrish, age 36, of Carnesville, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 4, 1987, in Augusta, GA, the son of Frank Parrish, Jr. and Sheree Kay Bates. He worked as a Line-X Technician for Kubota and was of the Episcopalian faith. Mitchell collected paintings and Hot Wheels. He was...

Nov 12, 2023

William Eugene "Gene" Carroll, Jr., age 90, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Hartwell.

He was born on February 21, 1933 to the late William Eugene Carroll, Sr. and Edna Hyde Carroll. He was a graduate of Decatur Boy's High School. He attended Emory University and graduated from Southern Technical Institute in Atlanta. He...

Nov 11, 2023

Mr. Jack Marvin Adams, 73, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

Born on December 7, 1949 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Marvin Judson and Annie Bell Adams.  Mr. Adams retired from Tenneco as an inspector with 47 years of service, and he...

Nov 11, 2023

Malinda Vickery Welborn, age 83, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the home of her daughter.

She was born October 24, 1940, in Lavonia, the daughter of the late James "Tye" and Sara Nell Floyd Vickery. She graduated from Hart County High School retired from the Lavonia Housing Authority. She was a member of...

Nov 8, 2023

Thomas Joseph "Joe" Saylors, age 85, of Canon, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his home.

Born October 27, 1938 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late John and Pearl Brady Saylors. Mr. Saylors was a veteran of the US Army. Before retirement he worked for Royston Manufacturing.  He was a Member of...

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ann Crittendon Allen, affectionately known as "The Nana", 95, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Hartwell Health & Rehab surrounded by her family.

Born on April 14, 1928, in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late James Homer Crittendon and Essie Estelle...

Nov 6, 2023

Anna Pressley Jones, age 59 of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, November 06, 2023.

Born in Seneca, South Carolina on December 25, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Fred & Omogene Hunnicutt Pressley. Anna worked as a waitress for Waffle House for a number of years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, gardening, crafting...

Nov 5, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn Carson Perry, 88, of Hartwell, formerly of Loganville GA, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on July 11, 1935 in Atlanta GA, she was daughter of the late Horace Carson and Ella Mae (Scott) Carson.  Mrs. Perry was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Atlanta, a retired Telephone Operator...

Oct 31, 2023

John David Forbes Jr. passed away on October 31, 2023 at the age of 44. He was a beloved son, brother, and uncle.

He was born January 4, 1979, in Atlanta, GA, the son of Rev. John D. Forbes, Sr. and Diane Snow Forbes.

John came to faith in Christ at a young age and...

Oct 30, 2023

Mrs. Faire Gwendolyn Thomason Teasley, 79, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family and friends on Monday, October 30, 2023.

She was born on June 22, 1944, in Hart County, Ga., to Winfred and Kathryn Sanders Thomason. She lived a full and vibrant life as a wife, mother, grandmother...

Oct 27, 2023

Mr. Charles Kenneth "Big Law" Farmer, 67, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.

Born on February 23, 1956 in Seneca, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Tennis Farmer and Geneva Walters Farmer Crisp.  Mr. Farmer began his career in Law Enforcement with the Lavonia PD. He...

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Gail Crittendon Massey, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home.

Born on March 14, 1954 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Welborn Crittendon and Gaspy Cleveland Crittendon.

She is survived by her husband: Wayne Massey of Hartwell;...

Oct 25, 2023

Doreen Marie Swaim, 65, of Carlton, Georgia passed away peacefully at home after multiple battles with illness, on October 25, 2023.

Doreen was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 4, 1958. She enjoyed spending time with her pets, cooking and her inspirational Facebook page, Doreen's Love, Hope and Understanding. She was married to her beloved husband of...

Oct 25, 2023

Michael John "Mike" Fruge, age 60, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home.

Born December 27, 1962, in Eunice, LA, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Vergie Veronie Fruge. He was an Assistant Superintendent Driller for Nabors Drilling Inc. He was of the Assembly of God faith. In addition...

Oct 24, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" (Daniel) Lolley, age 71, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at her home.

Born March 22, 1952, in  Fort Worth, TX, she was the daughter of the late Clifford W. and Johnnie Delois (Keiser) Daniel. She was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving as  Sgt. with 28th Bomb Wing Headquarters SAC,...

Oct 24, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Harris Billings, 88, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on May 22, 1935 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Towe Harris.  Mrs. Billings was a machine operator for Orr-Lyons Mills, and a member of the Ruhamah United Methodist Church in Starr, SC....

Oct 23, 2023

Mr. Douglas H. Ross, 81, of Teasley Mill Road, Bowman, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at his home.

Born on April 22, 1942 in Gary WV, he was the son of the late Carl Everett Ross and Ruby Foster Ross.  Doug was Owner/Operator of D&S Services and a member of the Charismatic...

Oct 21, 2023

Willie Dee Lary Sentell, age 96, of Martin, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born December 31, 1926, in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late James Edgar Lary and Lillian Ada Tallent. She was a homemaker and a member of District Line United Methodist Church in Bremen. She loved...