Obituary Listing

Jul 14, 2025

Mr. James Lee Foxen Jr., 53, of Airline-Goldmine Road, Canon, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home.

Born on April 3, 1972 in Salinas CA, he was the son of the late James Lee Foxen Sr. and Judith Ann Lee.  James was owner-operator of Fox Audio Visual, member of the Super Sport Bike Club and...

Jul 14, 2025

Kevin Douglas "Doug" Stephens, age 65, of Lavonia, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 11, 1960, in Dekalb County, Doug was the son of the late Hoke and Sondra Ausburn Stephens. Doug proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy, where...

Jul 13, 2025

Mr. Robert Michael "Bob" Mangan Sr, 83, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on January 23, 1942 in Newark NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph Roger Mangan and Mary Eleanor Bowel Mangan.  Bob attended and graduated St. Pius X High...

Jul 13, 2025

Mr. Jesse 'Mac' Burrell, 74, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, husband of 33 years to Annie Ruth "Tweet" Lawrence Burrell, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Mac fought a valiant battle with Agent Orange exposure during his time of serving with the US Army during Vietnam.

Born...

Jul 12, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia Morris LeCroy, 81, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Brookdale of Hartwell.

Born on August 22, 1943 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Sylvanus Morris and Mildred Banister Morris.  Mrs. LeCroy was formerly employed at Skelton-Morris Associates and the Hartwell Sun and retired from...

Jul 12, 2025

Dr. F. Hugh Kirby, 86, of Hartwell passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

He was the son of the late Joe C. Kirby and Vernie D. Kirby of Drayton, SC.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean K. Brown of Greenville, SC.

A life-long learner, Hugh...

Jul 11, 2025

Mr. Jerel Ray Medlin, 79, of Lavonia Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 11, 2024 at the Callie & John Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC.

Born on October 2, 1945 in Monroe NC, he was the son of the late Thomas C. Medlin and Mary Schenck Medlin.  Mr. Medlin was retired from BASF...

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. Jerry Stephens Temples, 77, of Hartwell passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Born on December 8, 1947 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late George Temples and Dorothy Jo Richardson Temples.  Jerry was a retired master electrician and was a supervisor at Monroe/Tenneco. He was of the Baptist faith,...

Jul 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Judith Ann McDonald. She was a devoted wife, mother/grandmother, an accomplished businesswoman, and a passionate world traveler, who departed this life peacefully on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born on May 5th, 1936, in Lansing Michigan, Judy lived a remarkable life marked...

Jul 3, 2025

Yvonne Ann West Gollatz, age 85, of Lavonia, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Born on January 15, 1940, in Jacksonville, FL, Yvonne was a member of the Catholic faith throughout her life.

Before her retirement, Yvonne had a fulfilling career as an insurance office manager. Beyond her professional life, she was...

Jul 3, 2025

Camden Del Holmes, beloved son, brother, dad and friend passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025 leaving behind a life full of love for his family and friends. Camden had the biggest heart and the biggest smile that brightened any room he entered and such a great passion for life.

Born in Anderson...

Jun 29, 2025

Becky Kay Floyd Stone, age 70 of Clarkesville, Georgia & formerly of the Redwine Community of Hart County, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at home.

Born in Royston, Georgia on January 04, 1955, she was a daughter of the late George McWhorter & Ruby Jean Johnson Floyd. Becky was a homemaker who enjoyed cross-stitching...

Jun 27, 2025

Sabastian Dean Monnier, age 33, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

Born October 21, 1991, in Gwinnett County, GA the son of Eric Monnier and Rhonda Howington Monnier. He was a dedicated husband, father & son. A very unique and one-of-a-kind person. He enjoyed making people laugh, always spoke...

Jun 27, 2025

Rickey Wayne Harbin, aged 69, of Lavonia, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home, following an extended illness.

Rick was born on October 27, 1955, in Greenville, SC, to Ellen Tinsley Harbin and the late Harold P. Harbin. Renowned for his radiant smile and warm embraces, Rick was a cherished figure in the...

Jun 24, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Lux, 88, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center, surrounded by some of his "big beautiful family."

Ken/Kenny was born on February 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, where he was raised, the son of the late Kenneth Arthur Lux and Vivian O'Brien Lux, for...

Jun 21, 2025

Mrs. Jean "Dinky" West Pruitt, aged 71, of Toccoa, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born on July 24, 1953, in Atlanta, GA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Eugene and Faye Hall West.

Jean was a dedicated administrative assistant with the Stephens County Health Department....

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Ricky Gene Jackson, 59, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Born on March 21, 1966 in Ft. Myers, FL, he was the son of the late Ernest Eugene Jackson and Ruby Ozell Campbell Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a member of the Hartwell Church of God, and...

Jun 15, 2025

Mr. Fred Wendall Fortson, 72, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at Hartwell Health & Rehab, Hartwell.

Born on February 6, 1953 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late James I. Fortson and Bonnie Willis Fortson.  Fred lived most of his life in Franklin County and was a Certified Boat and...

Jun 14, 2025

Bobby Lee Barrett, beloved husband, father, brother, and papa, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him the most.

Born on March 21, 1941, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Grady and Mattie Parr Barrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son; Otis...

Jun 11, 2025

Mr. Stephen Alexander Grubbs, 16, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Born on February 13, 2009 in Toccoa GA, he was the son of Todd Mack Grubbs and Angela Marie Anthony Grubbs.  Stephen loved his Cats & Dogs, riding & trading Mini-bikes, hanging out with his friends, and was of the...