Barbara Jones Doker
Jun 18, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Jones Doker, 89, of Foxworth Lane, Lavonia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born on March 7, 1933 in Winter Garden, FL, she was the daughter of the late Odell Jones and Christine Bledsoe Jones and raised by the late Henry L. "Pete" Foxworth and Arlie Jones Foxworth. Mrs. Doker was a...
Ricky Lee Watkins
Jun 18, 2022
Ricky Lee Watkins, 63, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, South Carolina. He was born April 15, 1959, in Toccoa, to Margaret Thomas and the late Tommy L. Watkins. He lived in Franklin County his whole life. Ricky served as a member of the US Army. He was a loving father, son, and...
Tom D. Christman
Jun 16, 2022
Mr. Thomas D. "Tom" Christman, 72, of Canon, passed away peacefully at Emory University Hospital surrounded by his family and friends on June 16, 2022. Born on April 10, 1950 in Kingwood, WV, he was the son of the late Denzel Leeotis Christman and Marie Sisler Christman. Tom was raised in Ohio where he met and married his high...
Melissa Osley Lunsford
Jun 11, 2022
Melissa Deanna Osley Lunsford, age 57, of Royston, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1964, in Franklin County, daughter of Robert Osley and Joanna Smith. She attended Franklin County High School and graduated from Hart County High School, Class of 1981. After graduating from Athens Technical College, Melissa worked...
Levi Douglas Roach
Jun 10, 2022
Levi Douglas Roach, age 26, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home. He was born April 1, 1996, in Banks County, the son of Cheri Floyd Beatenbo and Wayne Roach. He was a self-employed landscaper. Levi was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his parents: Cheri & Tony Beatenbo and Wayne & Gail Roach;...
Clyde Mcdowell
Jun 10, 2022
Donald Clyde McDowell, 69, of Hartwell, GA died June 10, 2022 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC after a decades-long battle with kidney disease. Clyde was born July 7, 1952 in Greenwood, SC to the late James Allen and Bernice Still McDowell. He leaves behind a wife, Donna Sanders McDowell, a daughter, Laura Dickerson and her husband...
Tim Gipson
Jun 9, 2022
Timothy William Gipson, age 69, of Carnesville, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022. Born August 19, 1952, in Carnesville he was the son of the late Frank and Ebbie Chambers Gipson. Mr. Gipson was a farmer and welder. He is survived by his wife: Jane Harbin Gipson; sons: William Gipson and Warren Gipson; grandchildren: Chasen, Ansley, Will, Conner, Maribeth, Eithan,...
Brent Floyd Vickery
Jun 7, 2022
Brent Floyd Vickery was born March 7, 1968 at Anderson Memorial Hospital in Anderson, South Carolina. He was the son of Bill Floyd and Janice Moorhead Vickery. He graduated from Hart County High School with honors, the University of Georgia, and Johnson Wells Culinary School in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Lavonia....
Maverick Reid Sanders
Jun 6, 2022
Infant Maverick Reid Sanders, of Lavonia, went to heaven to be with Jesus on Monday, June 6, 2022 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia, GA Survivors include his parents: Derek and Holly Segars Sanders; his maternal grandparents: Mark and CJ Segars of Canon, Tim and Michele Shepherd of Hartwell; his paternal grandparents: Sandra Sanders of Royston and William...
Jennifer Lynn Sanders
Jun 5, 2022
Jennifer Lynn Hurst Sanders, age 45, of Bowersville, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home following an extended illness. She was born December 8, 1976, in Freeport, TX, the daughter of Larry Hurst and Gail Oaks Farmer. She was a homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hartwell. In addition to her parents, she is survived...
Shirley Certain Gibson
Jun 4, 2022
Shirley Ann Certain Gibson, age 78, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her home following an extended illness. She was born July 21, 1943, in Miami, Florida, a daughter of the late J. S. Certain and the late Janie Bell Coker Certain. Prior to retirement, she worked as the cashier manager for Echo Restaurant. She was a...
Beverly Johnson Wade
May 29, 2022
Mrs. Beverly Joan Johnson Wade, 82, of Snellville GA, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Brown Health & Rehab, Royston GA. Born on January 24, 1940 in Indianapolis IN, she was the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Joan Ryan Johnson. Mrs. Wade was a retired operator from Indiana Bell and a sales representative for Brach's Candy...
Heyward Omer Robertson
May 27, 2022
Heyward Omer Robertson, lifelong resident of Hart County passed away Friday, May 27 peacefully at his home after a period of declining health. Born August 8, l940, he was the son of the late Gilbert Arnold Robertson and Geneva Bennett Robertson. He was a graduate of Hart County High School and served his country in the Army National Guard....
Tom Manter
May 27, 2022
Tom Manter, a man of many gifts, talents and interests stepped into heaven on May 27, 2022, one day short of Gail and his 17th wedding anniversary. Tom Manter was a good man. He never spoke unkindly about anyone. He loved babies, children and pets. He was not afraid to hold them and play with them. He loved sports,...
Donald Haygood
May 26, 2022
Mr. Donald Haygood, 78, of Crossroads Circle, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home. Born on June 16, 1943 in Carnesville, GA, he was the son of the late Russell Oliver Haygood and Annie Segars Haygood. Mr. Haygood was a retired set-up technician for Tenneco Automotive, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his son:...
Lucy Gullick
May 25, 2022
Mildred Lucille (Lucy) Gullick was a New Year's baby, born on January 1, 1932. She was the seventh child born to Lillie and Bolivar Lindsey. She attended Potts Camp High School where she graduated in 1950. After graduating, she worked as a telephone operator and shortly thereafter met her sweetheart, the late Norman (Norm) Gullick. Lucy and Norm married...
Joe B. Maxwell
May 23, 2022
Joe B. Maxwell, 88, passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2022, in McDonough, GA. He was born March 4, 1934 in Lavonia, GA, son of Tom and Beulah (Lowe) Maxwell. He graduated from Hartwell High School at age 15. Joe is a US Army Korean veteran, serving in the Army Intelligence Service. He was a member of...
Frank Dent Campbell
May 22, 2022
Mr. Frank Dent Campbell, 71, of Fox Valley Road, Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, FL. Born on September 7, 1950 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Sida D. Campbell Sr and Rebecca Sudberry Campbell. Frank was of the Baptist Faith and loved boating. Survivors include his three...
Mark Anthony "Tony" Temples
May 22, 2022
Mr. Mark Anthony "Tony" Temples, 65, of Bio Church Road, Hartwell, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home. Born on April 25, 1957 in Anderson SC he was the son of John Mark Temples and the late Marjorie Edwards Temples. Tony was a local businessman, father, grandfather and was a member of Royston Masonic Lodge #52 of...
Dean Kring
May 22, 2022
Rev. Earl Dean Kring, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. Born on January 19, 1936 in Argos, Indiana, he was the son of the late Edward Uriah Kring and Norma Arlene Wilhelm Kring. Rev. Kring received his BA from Indiana Wesleyan University and his Masters in Theology from Emory University. Rev....
