Obituary Listing

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....

Jul 21, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Jay Howard, a beloved husband, brother, friend, and son who departed from us on July 21, 2023, at the age of 54. Surrounded by his devoted wife, Stephanie, and loving family, Jay peacefully passed away at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, leaving behind...

Jul 20, 2023

Joe Nell Wang, of Gainesville, GA, longtime and well-known Hall County resident, passed away July 20, 2023.

Mr. Wang was born June 17, 1938, in Manhattan, NY, to Joseph Nathan Wang and Ruby Nell Anthony Wang. Mr. Wang grew up in Hart County, Georgia, graduating from Lavonia High School in 1956. He attended...

Jul 20, 2023

Mr. Alan Darden Borders, 77, of Kalamazoo MI, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home.

Born on July 16, 1946 in Daytona Beach FL, he was the son of the late Purnell L. Borders Sr. and Earline Hewitt Borders.  Mr. Borders was a 1964 graduate of Lanphier High School, Springfield IL and a member of...

Jul 19, 2023

Paul "Duane" Edmisten of Carnesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 after a brief illness. Duane was born on September 25, 1941 in Beech Creek, NC. Duane is preceded in death by his wife Runelle Edmisten, parents Paul and Lena Edmisten, sister Mildred Cornett, and identical twin brother Lane Edmisten. He is survived by his children Tod...

Jul 18, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Olene Campbell Hastings, 91, of Lawrenceville GA, formerly of Canon GA, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at The Mansions at Gwinnett Park, Lawrenceville GA.

Born on November 21, 1931 in Charleston WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde C. Campbell and Blanche Petry Campbell.  Mrs. Hastings attended Marshall University, Huntington WV and...

Jul 18, 2023

Scotty Lee Atkinson, age 69, of Martin passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home, following an extended illness.

He was born November 14, 1953, in Lubbock, TX, son of the late Henry and Marqueita Ellison Atkinson. He was retired and loved people. Scotty was a fan of all sports, but baseball was his passion. One...

Jul 18, 2023

John Morris Wilson, 74, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, in his home located in Carnesville, GA.

For decades, he was a proud resident of Gainesville, GA, and was a 1967 graduate of Gainesville High School. After high school, he attended Furman University and later transferred to Troy University where he played college football. He married...

Jul 17, 2023

Dereathus Ann Morgan Thomas, age 76, of Martin, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born January 9, 1947, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Cullen & Ara Loggins Morgan. She worked as a machine operator for Champion Tools. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition...

Jul 17, 2023

Mr. James Howard Brown, 80, of Bowersville, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at his home.

Born on February 22, 1943 in Bowersville, GA, he was the son of the late Browning J. Brown and Doris Imogene Ussery Brown. Mr. Brown was a former police officer for the City of Hartwell and retired as the Chief Deputy...

Jul 13, 2023

Mitchell "David" Weldon Jordan, husband to Lea Jordan, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the age of 75.

Born in Franklin County, GA, he was the son of the late James Mitchell Jordan and Mary Elizabeth Gibson Jordan.

He is survived by his wife, Lea Estes Jordan; children, Britni Jordan (Stacy Alexander),...

Jul 13, 2023

William Evans Burgess, age 77, of Martin, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born May 9, 1946 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Percy Evans and Thelma Keebler Burgess. Before retirement he worked as a Protection Officer for the US Forestry Service. Mr. Burgess was a veteran...

Jul 11, 2023

Mr. Franklin David "Frank" Sanders, 83, of Uly White Road, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at his home.

Born on July 5, 1940 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late David Samuel Sanders and Hazel Hendrix Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a maintenance technician for Monroe/Tenneco and a farmer. Frank was also an...

Jul 11, 2023

Sheila Jane Taddeo Forrest, age 74, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born November 17, 1948, in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late  John and Lily Campbell Taddeo. Before retirement she worked as Registrar for Perimeter College. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church....

Jul 9, 2023

William Cozart Baker, age 93, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his home.

Born January 16, 1930, in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late John William Baker and Ida Corinne Dicks Baker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Camila Baker; and sister, Corinne Baker Johnson.

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