Obituary Listing

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Pruitt Mouchet of Hartwell, GA, born on September 18, 1948 to the late Sara Pruitt Mouchet and Theodore Sylvester Mouchet, passed away in the comfort of his home on December 2, 2022.

He was a graduate of Gordon Military Academy where he excelled at sports and shenanigans. Upon graduation he went into the US Army and...

Nov 30, 2022

Marcel "Sally" Cooper, age 74, formerly of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Born August 25, 1948, in Royston, she was the daughter of the late James Holley and Viola Aldrich. Before retirement she worked as a waitress.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Nov 30, 2022

Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia.

Nov 28, 2022

Peggie Salsbury-Simler was born August 14, 1954 to Mazel and Vera (Fricke) Salsbury at Alma, Michigan and passed away from this life on November 28, 2022 at Maple View Retirement Center in Middleton, Michigan reaching the age of 68.

Mom spent her childhood on the family farm in Michigan and received her education at Fulton High School,...

Nov 28, 2022

Paul Wilson Cole Jr., 93, of Bowersville, passed away Monday morning, November 28, 2022, at home with his wife by his side.

Paul was born on September 24, 1929, in Hartwell GA, to the late Paul Wilson Cole Sr. and Susie Booth Cole. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 and later commissioned for the...

Nov 26, 2022

Mr. David C. McLane, age 72, of Kibbee Community, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah after an extended illness.  He was a native of Hartwell, Georgia, living there most of his life before moving to Montgomery County in 2012.  He was a 1968 graduate of Hart County High School and later was awarded...

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. Carl A. Griswell Jr, 75, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

Born on November 2, 1947 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the Carl A. Griswell Sr. and Martha Farmer Griswell. Mr. Griswell was a retired network services manager for Southern Bell, and even did...

Nov 24, 2022

Mr. William Gerald Agnew, 85, of Marsh Lane, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

Born on June 8, 1937 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Anderson Waco Agnew and Margaret "Maggie" Jordan Agnew. Mr. Agnew was a retired LPN for the Brown Convalescent Center in...

Nov 22, 2022

Mr. Royce Eugene Veal, 89, of Glendale Drive, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home.

Born on February 19, 1933 in Lithonia, GA, he was the son of the late Roy Carnell Veal and Margaret Farmer Veal. Mr. Veal was a retired pharmacist where he worked in Lincolnton, GA and Lavonia. He was also...

Nov 21, 2022

Rev. Benjamin James Lumley, age 87, of Bowman, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 21, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 2, 1935, in Oak Park, GA, the son of the late Rev. Ralph and Annie Mae Lampp Lumley. His life was devoted to the service of his Lord and his fellow man. He was a...

Nov 21, 2022

Mrs. Carol Lynn Rowland Lewis, 64, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at her daughter's home.

Born on March 22, 1958 in Seneca SC, she was the daughter of the late Billy Jim Rowland and Ruby Nell Craft Rowland. Mrs. Lewis was a senior adult sitter and caregiver for several decades where she was devoted...

Nov 17, 2022

James Robert Hattaway, Jr., age 69, of Demorest, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born December 4, 1952, in Sparta, GA, he was the son of the late James R. Hattaway, Sr. and Elizabeth Amerson Hattaway. He began his work career at the age of seven at the...

Nov 16, 2022

Matthew Walker Brooks, age 47, of St. Simons Island, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Matthew was born in Waycross, GA to parents William Henry Brooks and Judy Walker Maret Brooks.

Matthew was a devoted Christian, loving father and husband and friend to so many. His wonderful sense of humor will be missed...

Nov 15, 2022

Mr. Emil Charles "Charlie" Higgins, 83, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born on November 26, 1938 in Baton Rouge LA, he was the son of the late Emil Charles Higgins Sr and Leslie Ross (DeFir) Higgins.  Mr. Higgins retired from International Paper Company after 35 years as a...

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. George Alton Standridge, age 68, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022.

He was born December 20, 1953, in Franklin County, son of Eula Medlin Standridge and the late Alton Standridge. He retired from the Hartwell Company as a foreman. In retirement, he owned and operated a welding business. Mr. Standridge loved being outdoors, especially...

Nov 12, 2022

Mrs. Frances Tallent Adams, 79, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson.

Born on January 16, 1943 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt Tallent Sr. and Rosalee Hill Tallent. Mrs. Adams a former shock inspector for Tenneco and a former beautician. She was also...

Nov 11, 2022

Christopher James Forrer, Sr., age 49, of Carnesville, passed away at his home, Friday, November 11, 2022, surrounded by his family.

The Forrer family appreciates the prayer and support of the Franklin County Community and requests privacy at this time. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Please continue to pray for comfort...

Nov 5, 2022

Mrs. Betty Ann Curry Lewis, 87, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at her home.

Betty was born July 8, 1935 to Willis Lee "W.L." and Alice McDaniel Curry in the Three Forks Community of Belton Texas.  After graduating high school she worked for the Peoples National Bank in Belton TX and after moving to...

Nov 1, 2022

Evelyn Virginia (Oliver) Ethridge, age 91, of Stone Mountain, GA, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at High Shoals Health & Rehab in Bishop, GA.

Born December 30, 1930 in Carnesville, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Lela Ann (Woodward) Oliver. Mrs. Ethridge was a homemaker.

She is survived by her...

Oct 31, 2022

Richard Arnold "Rick" Crider, age 72, of Lavonia, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home.

He was born August 11, 1950, in Stephens County, the son of the late Arnold and Elene Harris Crider. After graduating from Franklin County High School, he continued his education by earning a degree in computer science. He was the...