Richard "Doc" Waldrop
Jun 8, 2021
Born on the 4th of July, 1954 so far north that it will remain unnamed. He claimed New Orleans as his hometown. It wasn't true, but we can't argue with him now. Deceased June 8, 2021 in Hartwell, Georgia. Preceded in death by his parents: Claybourne Waldrop, Sr and Avis Margaret Waldrop; his brother: Claybourne Waldrop, Jr. and his great...
Doris Hicks Purvis
Jun 6, 2021
Doris Hicks Purvis of Macon joined the angel's choir in Heaven in the early morning hours of June 6, 2021. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Purvis was active in several churches during her late husband, Reverend James Purvis' career. She was involved in both the adult and children's choir. Mrs. Purvis was an excellent pianist and loved playing her...
James Toskes
Jun 4, 2021
James Toskes, age 74, of Eatonton, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. Born October 29,1946 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Julius Joseph and Ann Elizabeth (Strobel) Toskes. Mr. Toskes was a self-employed truck driver. He is survived by his wife: Linda Lou (Blankenship) Toskes; children: Patrick Toskes, George (Terri)...
Marjorie Ault Bailey
May 28, 2021
Mrs. Marjorie Ault Bailey, 70, of Bowersville, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home. Born on April 18, 1951 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Andrew K. Ault and Lyda Miller Ault.Mrs. Bailey received a Masters in Special Education from Marshall University & she obtained two Bachelor's degrees in Christian Education & Christian Music....
Frankie Evans Allen Harris
May 28, 2021
Mrs. Frankie Evans Allen Harris, 81, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 29, 1939 in Lincolnton, GA, she was the daughter of the late S.T. Evans and Rosa Ricks Kleckly. Mrs. Harris was a seamstress at Bellcraft Mfg. Company and was the owner/operator and cosmetologist at Frankie's...
Barbara South
May 26, 2021
Barbara (Carter) South, age 76, of Royston, formerly of Martin, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Brown Health and Rehab. Born August 31, 1944 in Starke, FL, she was the daughter of the late Milton D. and Bessie L. (Tyler) Carter. Before retirement she worked as a Para-Pro for Nassau County School Board. Mrs. South was a member of...
Daniel Mcbrayer
May 25, 2021
Mr. Daniel William McBrayer, 48, of Tahoe Drive, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home. Born on December 17, 1972 in Duluth GA, he was the son of the late Denver McBrayer and Pearl Northcutt McBrayer.Mr. McBrayer was a self-employed truck driver and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Holly McBrayer; three...
Tony Wicker
May 25, 2021
Mr. Tony Keith Wicker, Sr., 55, of Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home. Born on June 9, 1965 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of James Harold Wicker and Dorthy Temple Wicker.Mr. Wicker retired from the City of Hartwell working with the Sanitation Department and a member of the Mt. Olivet Church...
Rodney G. Ashworth
May 24, 2021
Mr. Rodney Gerald Ashworth, 52, of Benson Street, Hartwell, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. Born on July 31, 1968 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Gerald Floyd Ashworth and Martha Lane Cromer Ashworth. Mr. Ashworth worked as a distributor for Flowers Bakery and he was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Rodney...
Dan Womack
May 24, 2021
Mr. Dan Howard Womack, 88, of Jud Cole Road, Bowersville, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Hart Care Center. Born on November 18, 1932 in Decatur GA, he was the son of the late Charles Womack and Edna Smith Womack.Mr. Womack was a self-employed brick mason. Survivors include three sons: Steve Womack of Hartwell, Brian Womack and Jeff Womack...
Dorothy Decker Henslee
May 24, 2021
Dorothy Rose Decker Henslee, age 79 of Clarkesville, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Born in Lavonia, Georgia on April 11, 1942 to the late A.T. Decker and Sara Lee Kesler Decker. Mrs. Henslee moved from Franklin County in 1965 to the Atlanta area where she lived, and worked for Sears for over 30 years, before moving back to...
Frances Goldsmith Craft
May 24, 2021
Mrs. Frances Goldsmith Craft, 82, of Craft Road, Hartwell, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson. Born on January 2, 1939 in Hartwell, GA she was the daughter of the late Mary Goldsmith. Mrs. Craft was a homemaker and a member of the River of Life Church. Survivors include her daughter-in-law: Susan Craft of Hartwell;...
Terrel Vickery
May 22, 2021
Mr. Terrel Lee Vickery, 73, of Colbert GA, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ with family by his side on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, Athens. Born on November 9, 1947 in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late Ralph Julian Vickery and Daisy Brown Vickery.Mr. Vickery served in the United...
Tim H. Partain
May 16, 2021
Mr. Timothy Harold "Tim" Partain, 58, of Dewy Rose, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson. Born on April 19, 1963 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of Robert W. Partain and the late Sara Ann Teasley Partain.Mr. Partain was a tie in machine operator for the Milliken Gerrish Plant in Pendleton, SC, and...
Mary Ann Bobbitt
May 14, 2021
Mary Ann (Murphy) Bobbitt, age 74, of Royston, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home. Born October 8, 1946 in Carnesville, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Sarah Lucille (Whitfield) Murphy. Before retirement she worked for Johnson & Johnson. Mrs. Bobbitt was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Alice Holmes Barksdale
May 12, 2021
Mrs. Alice Holmes Barksdale, 90, of Hugh Dorsey Road, Hartwell GA, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC. Born on October 18, 1930 in LaGrange GA, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Franklin "Frank" Holmes and Florence Grace Moncrief Holmes. Mrs. Barksdale was a retired Clerk to the Commission for the Fulton...
B D Segars
May 12, 2021
B D Segars, age 89, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home. Born January 27, 1932 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Holman and Fannie Segars. He retired from Masters Furniture Company, where he worked as supervisor. He was an experienced auctioneer, having owned and operated his own company. He enjoyed the...
James "Tiger" Floyd
May 12, 2021
James David "Tiger" Floyd, age 51, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Lincoln County, GA. Born October 9, 1969, in Stephens County, he was the son of the late James Howard Floyd and Beverly Ann Mauldin Smith. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School and worked for Andritz Hydro Corporation. He was previously a journeyman...
Lenora Brown Ramsey
May 12, 2021
Mrs. Lenora Brown Ramsey, 80, of Old 29 Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home. Born on July 21, 1940 in Danielsville GA, she was the daughter of the late George Brown and Rosa Mae Seabolt Brown.Mrs. Ramsey was a retired program assistant from University of Georgia 4-H, Hart County Extension office. She was a member...
Maribeth Edmondson Schleier
May 11, 2021
Maribeth Schleier, 89, of Canon, Georgia, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Born Maribeth Edmondson, on July 31, 1931, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Maribeth was the daughter of the late Helen and Carroll Edmondson.She graduated from Ottumwa High School and from the nursing program at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ottumwa, becoming a registered nurse.She married her beloved husband, John...
