Obituary Listing

Aug 18, 2023

Mr. Ronnie Joe Temples, 64, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his sons and loving family.

Born on February 7, 1959 in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late George Temples and Dorothy Jo Richardson Temples.  He was retired from Milliken-Newton Plant, an avid...

Aug 18, 2023

Mr. Douglas Lee Hilley, 91, of Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at his home.

Born on November 29, 1931 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Ottis W. Hilley and Ella Gaines Hilley.  Mr. Hilley retired after 36 years of service from Owens Corning Fiberglass, Anderson...

Aug 17, 2023

Mrs. Vera Baker Boleman, 103, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on December 31, 1919 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Howard Baker and Avis Osborne Baker.  Mrs. Boleman was a seamstress for the Hartwell Garment Company for over 30 years and a member of...

Aug 15, 2023

Joe Milford Hunt was a learned, kind and compassionate man who loved people and dogs, but not necessarily in that order. He passed away August 15 at NHC Healthcare in Anderson, S.C., where he was admitted for rehabilitation following surgery for a broken femur.

He was born June 19, 1936, at home in...

Aug 15, 2023

Walker Jimmy Wayne Barrett, age 23 days, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2022, at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Born July 23, 2023, in Covington, he was the infant son of Dylan and Haley Nicole Michael Barrett.

He is survived by his parents; sister: Layne Massey; maternal grandparents: Jimmy & Cathy Roberts, Stevie Michael...

Aug 14, 2023

Dr. Ronald Stephen Stearns, Ed. D, age 84, of Lavonia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 23, 1939, in Traverse City, MI, the son of the late William James and Helen Ann Wolf Stearns. Dr. Stearns retired from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class. He subsequently retired...

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Anna J. Denney Loyd, 85, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home.

Born on March 6, 1938 in Cincinnati OH, she was the daughter of the late Jonah Denney and Martha Deathridge Denney.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church.

Aug 11, 2023

Mr. Franklin Rufus "Frank" Whitmire, 81, of Bowman GA, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on February 22, 1942 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late Rufus Sevoine Whitmire and Dora Mize Whitmire.  Mr. Whitmire was retired owner/operator of Frank Whitmire Backhoe...

Aug 11, 2023

Larry O'Neal Hall, 80, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully Aug. 11, 2023, at Hartwell Health and Rehab in Hartwell.

Larry was born in the Dovetown community of Royston in 1943.  He was predeceased by his mother, Sally Hall, and brothers, Robert Hall, Clarence Hall and Jerry Hall. He is survived by a sister, Linda Hall.

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Aug 10, 2023

Rebecca Lynn Bouquet "Becky" Lacy, age 62, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

Born February 5, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Joseph Bouquet, Jr. & Vivian Massey Bouquet. She was a personal healthcare giver. She loved working in her flower...

Aug 10, 2023

Mrs. Jessie May Morey Tryon, 88, of Hartwell, GA, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at The Oaks in Athens.

Born on July 31, 1935 in Glen, NY, she was the daughter of the late Simeon Jay Morey and Anna Margarite Eaker Morey. Mrs. Tryon was a deli specialist for Publix and a member of Encounter Life...

Aug 4, 2023

Julia Ann Walters Rhino died on August 4th, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on September 18th, 1932 in Moultrie, GA and was the youngest daughter of the late Traul (T.G) and Lois Woodward Walters. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Chappell Victor Rhino and sisters Fran...

Aug 3, 2023

Mr. David Alan Buddenbaum, 53, of Pristine Cove, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Lavonia, GA.

Born on November 25, 1969 in Portland, OR, he was the son of Warren Buddenbaum and Judy Mitchell Buddenbaum. David started his education on a golf scholarship at Ball State where he completed his bachelor,...

Aug 1, 2023

Sidney 'Melvin' Hill was born at home in the Mt. Olivet Community of Hart County on May 9, 1949, and entered into rest at home in the Bio Community of Hart County on August 1, 2023, at the age of seventy-four. He courageously fought a three year battle with cancer which was a result of Agent Orange...

Jul 31, 2023

Rev. Henry Lawrence Johnson, 89, husband of Carol Moore Johnson, of Anderson, S.C., died Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Athens, Georgia, on April 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Oliver Gilmer Johnson and the late Mattie Mae Anthony Johnson.

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Jul 27, 2023

Truman Phillip Fannin, 81, of Elberton, passed away peacefully on July 27 after a courageous two-and-a-half year battle with bladder and lung cancer.

Phillip was born on November 16, 1941 to Martha and Bill Fannin in Columbus, Ga. Following several years of his childhood in Orleans, France following World War II, the family...

Jul 27, 2023

Walter James Gordon, Sr. was born March 6, 1950 to Elaine Marett Gordon and John Lambert Gordon, Sr.

A life-long resident of Hart County, Walter graduated from Hart County High School in 1968, where he was a critical member of the storied Debate Team known throughout the state for its many tournament wins....

Jul 23, 2023

On Sunday, July 23, 2023, Merle Faye Bailey Claxton passed peacefully at age 89 after a brief illness.

Merle was born on August 28, 1933, in Hartwell, GA, to the late Arnold Judson Bailey Sr. and Mamie Ruth Martin Bailey. She was later joined by her adored brother, Juddy. The two held a...

Jul 22, 2023

Michael Lalon Farmer, age 67, of the Gumlog Community, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, July 22, 2023.

He was born, June 4, 1956, in Franklin County, the son of the late Lalon and Vadis Brady Farmer. His sister Stacey Farmer preceded him in death. Also, his beloved pet, Molly, who was his companion for 19...

Jul 21, 2023

Mr. Bob Calaway Craft, 87, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on July 21, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loving wife and children as he peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home.

Mr. Craft was born June 15, 1936, in Hartwell, Georgia to the late Dan and Jessie Mae Craft....