Obituary Listing

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Frederick Clarence "Fred" Radford, 86, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Fred was surrounded by his four babies on the day of his passing. His two children, Anthony Radford of Kingsland, GA, and Suzanne Rowley of Loganville, GA, along with his two grandchildren,...

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Alvin Dwight Greer, 93, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Callie & John Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC.

Born on February 8, 1932 in Lavonia GA, he was the son of the late Thomas Ward Greer and Addie Mae Motes Greer.  Mr. Greer owned and operated Greer Furniture...

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Michael Norman "Mike" Stuckey, 69 of Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Born on May 13, 1956 in Dublin, GA, he was the son of the late Norman Joseph "Billy" Stuckey and Almaleen Mullis Stuckey. Mike received his BBA from Georgia College...

Dec 1, 2025

Mr. Wilton Alexander, 82, of the Mt. Olivet Community, Hartwell, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home.

Born on October 17, 1943 in Elberton GA, he was the son of the late Henry Frank Alexander and Alma Grace Holmes Alexander.  Mr. Alexander was a retired machine operator for NVF. He was...

Dec 1, 2025

Joe Wade Addison, age 79, of Canon, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

A native of Franklin County, Joe was the son of the late Charles and Era Clark Addison. He attended Lavonia High School and dedicated over 39 years of his life to a career at Power Partners/Westinghouse,...

Nov 30, 2025

Mrs. Mary Inez Lawrence Holland, 89, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, November 30 2025 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on March 4, 1936 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Lawrence and Mary Rosalee Segars Lawrence.  She was a retired seamstress from the Hartwell Company and a member...

Nov 28, 2025

Mr. George Herman Isom, 77, of Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home.

Born on March 18, 1948 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late James Herman Isom and Mattie Emma Hill Isom.  Herman formerly worked at Hartwell Mills, laid Brick and Block and...

Nov 28, 2025

Michael Lynn Stowe, age 68, of Royston, GA, passed away on November 28, 2025, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born on August 6, 1957, in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Fay and Sara Stowe of Toccoa. Michael graduated from Stephens County High School and devoted his life to serving the community. He...

Nov 28, 2025

William Tommy Gaydon, age 71, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at AnMed in Anderson, SC.

Born June 12, 1954, in Ballground, GA he was the son of the late Silas & Faye Gaydon. Mr. Gaydon was a self-employed truck driver. He loved his private time and he also loved fishing.

He is...

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Eugene Francis "Gene" Larkin Jr., 89, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at The Oaks of Athens.

Born on February 24, 1936 in Staten Island NY, he was the son of the late Eugene Francis Larkin Sr. and Rose McGinn Larkin.  Mr. Larkin received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology...

Nov 26, 2025

Mr. Johnie Lee Wagster, 61, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center.

Born on October 1, 1964 in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late John Wagster, Jr. and Irene Belcher Wagster   Mr. Wagster was the owner/successor of Lee Manufacture & Engineering Company, Inc.

Nov 25, 2025

Matthew 25:21, "His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Mary Elizabeth Taylor Brown, better known as "Liz", passed away suddenly but peacefully in...

Nov 22, 2025

Mr. James Michael "Mike" Doker, 60, of Carnesville, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Hospice of Northeast Georgia in Gainesville, GA.

Born on August 20, 1965, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Doris Tschudy Doker and the late Paul John Doker. Mr. Doker was a welder for Bear Creek...

Nov 22, 2025

Mr. Omer Wendell Brown, 91, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his home.

Born on July 20, 1934, in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Omer S. Brown and Minnie Evans Brown. Mr. Brown was a tool & die operator for Tenneco, and was a charter member...

Nov 18, 2025

Ernestine A. Cooke "Tina" Thomas, a resident of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Born on July 15, 1939, Tina was the daughter of the late Ernest Cooke and Edna Balsz.

Tina was born in New Hall, California, where she graduated from...

Nov 18, 2025

Angela Marie Hickman Watson, age 53 of Smith Road, Lavonia, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.

A daughter of the late Earl Hickman and Alice Sandra Hickman, she was born January 11, 1972 in Phenix City, Alabama, having lived most of her life in North Georgia.  She was...

Nov 17, 2025

Ms. Sherry Rene Bailey, 57, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, Anderson SC. . Born on December 20, 1967 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Jerry D. Bailey and Sidney Haley Carey Bailey.

Survivors include her cousin and caregiver: Donna Pickens and her...

Nov 17, 2025

Allen Paul Koehn, 78, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Moundridge Manor.

Allen was born on April 4, 1947 in Goessel, Kansas to Fred J. and Esther (Becker) Koehn.  He attended Spring Valley School in McPherson KS.

Allen was a member of the North...

Nov 15, 2025

April Dawn Nix Blakely, age 45, of Martin, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at AnMed Health in Anderson.

April was born on October 22, 1980, in Anderson, South Carolina, to Brenda Carter Nix and the late Johnny Lee Hubert Nix. A graduate of Hart County High School, April dedicated her life to caring for others as...

Nov 13, 2025

Mr. Tony Frank Owens, 77, of Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson SC.

Born on February 22, 1948 in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Frank Joe Owens and Hazel Brown Owens. Mr. Owens was the lead mechanic at the Hartwell Company from 1967 until...