Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2025

Mrs. Martha Ann Phillips Sanders, 73, of Bowersville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at home.

Born on May 28, 1952 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Odis Franklin Phillips and Jeanette (Phillips) Phillips.  Mrs. Sanders was a former clerk at Arby's of Lavonia, loved to Sew, Cook, grow...

Dec 8, 2025

Larry Dean Chastain, age 81, of Carnesville, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born August 4, 1944, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Albert and Edith Aldrich Chastain. Before retirement he worked for Bosch Corporation and the Franklin County School System. He was an active member...

Dec 6, 2025

Frances Eloise Elam Orowski, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully at her home in Gumlog on Saturday evening, December 6, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101.

Born on October 4, 1924, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Frances was the daughter of the late Ed and Rose Foster Elam. From an early age, she displayed a profound love for...

Dec 6, 2025

Emily Almond Reed, age 89, of Royston, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, born on August 6, 1936, in the Rice Creek Community of Franklin County, she was the beloved daughter of the late O.B. and Nancy Ann Moon Almond.

Emily had a deep appreciation for nature, cherishing the beauty of flowers and the world around...

Dec 4, 2025

Mr. Herman Joe Teasley, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC.

Born on August 25, 1939 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Jimmy Austin Teasley II and Ella Kate Eaves Teasley Ethridge.  Mr. Teasley was a retired maintenance...

Dec 3, 2025

J.W. "Buck" Chapman left this world peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born on November 23, 1948, Buck filled 77 years with the kind of purpose, humor, and heart that made everyone around him feel like family.

Buck is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,...

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...