Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2025

Mrs. Nora Christine Maddox Bowers, 96, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 peacefully at the home of her oldest son in Hartwell.

Born on April 8, 1929 in Griffin GA, she was the daughter of the late Rolfe Hunt Maddox and Sara Gradie Riggins Maddox.  Mrs. Bowers was a 7th Day...

Oct 16, 2025

Mr. Zachary Keith Short, 64, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, October 16 at his home.

Born on September 27, 1961 in Commerce GA, he was the son of the late George Short and Bobbie Hadden Short.  Mr. Short graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in Business and was retired from...

Oct 16, 2025

Ms. Rhonda Renee Haley, 48, of Elberton GA, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her home.

Born on September 12, 1977 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of Ronnie Vaughn and Theresa Haley Fowler.  Rhonda was employed at Cobb Vantress and was of the Baptist Faith.  She also loved going to...

Oct 15, 2025

Emily Gail Stovall Cawthon, age 78, of Royston, and formerly of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

Born on October 24, 1946, Emily was the daughter of the late Claude and Ada Claire Young Stovall. A dedicated homemaker and devout Christian, she lived her life with grace and...

Oct 13, 2025

Jason Daniel Williams, age 38, of Toccoa, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home.

Born on November 26, 1986, in Kailua, Hawaii, Jason was the son of Wick and Deborah Hamke Williams. Jason was a fervent supporter of law enforcement and took immense pride in his patriotism. His love for sportsman activities, particularly shooting,...

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. Frances Hardeman Brown, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at AnMed Medical Center in Anderson, SC.

Born on December 20, 1955 in Carrollton, GA, she was the daughter of the late  Alvin Vernice Hardeman and Mary Elizabeth Jordan Hardeman. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker, and a member of the...

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Jason Lee Segars, 44, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, October 10 2025 at his home.

Born on June 30, 1981 in Anderson SC, he was the son of Ann Baker and the late Larry Segars.

Survivors include his mother: Ann Baker of Hartwell; one daughter: Yasmine Segars of...

Oct 9, 2025

Mr. William Edward Wall, Jr., 84, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife of 61 years, and his 6 daughters and family.

Bill was born on February 1, 1941 in Everett, MA.  He was the son of the late William Edward Wall and Phylis...

Oct 8, 2025

Mr. Jerry R. Korte, 83, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC.

Born on November 19, 1941 in Hamtramck Michigan, he was the son of the late Henry Korte and Elizabeth Smallshaw Korte.  Mr. Korte was a former Broward County FL Sheriff's Deputy and...

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. Rodger Duane Herring, 61 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his home.

Born on November 21, 1963 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Evelyn Adams Herring and the late Sammy R. Herring.  He loved restoring old cars, fishing and music. He was of the Baptist faith...

Oct 3, 2025

Mr. Doyle "Grooms" Johnson Sr., 95, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Friday, October 3, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens.

Born on November 13, 1929 in Alma GA, he was the son of the late James R. Johnson and Daisy Lee Johnson.  Grooms was an Honor Graduate of Anderson College, a former avid...

Oct 1, 2025

Michael Robert "Mike" Reed, age 71, of the New Franklin Community, passed away on October 1, 2025, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Born on September 6, 1954, Mike was the son of the late Louie and Daisy Reed.

Mike was a 1972 graduate of Franklin County High School. He was a dedicated and skilled...

Sep 30, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Jo Matthews, 91, of Harbor Light Marina Road, Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 peacefully at her home.

Born on September 26, 1934 in Staley NC, she was the daughter of the late Howard Glenn Matthews and Laura Cook Matthews.  Mrs. Matthews was an Accountant, where she worked for several...

Sep 29, 2025

Mrs. Mary Susanne (Sue) Matlack, 86, of Harbor Point, Hartwell, departed for glory Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by her immediate family.  She loved music, and was especially grateful for the many opportunities over the years to sing in the church and community choirs, lead bible study praise sessions, play piano for children's and women's groups, play...

Sep 28, 2025

"Honest" Jon David Scott (June 25, 1955–Sept. 28, 2025) Jon-of-all-trades, King of the course, and a Damn Good Dawg

After a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer (and yet another disappointing Bulldog loss to Bama), "Honest" Jon David Scott left this world peacefully in the early morning hours on September 28, 2025 at his...

Sep 28, 2025

Mary Ann Griffin Brock, age 71, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born June 17, 1954, in Royston, she was the daughter of the late Henry Guy and Lucille Marett Griffin. She was a homemaker and a dedicated pet lover and animal rescuer. She loved...

Sep 27, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Richardson Chitwood, 75, of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on June 29th, 1950, in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Richardson and Willie Kate Burden Richardson. She was the devoted wife of 32 years to the...

Sep 26, 2025

Margie Bratcher Holland, age 89, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Hart Care Center in Hartwell.

Born February 26, 1936, in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Mae Sullivan Bratcher. Before retirement she worked in Quality Control at Hartwell Manufacturing. She was a member of...

Sep 21, 2025

Mr. Terrell Douglas Cobb, 77, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Elbert Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 30, 1948 in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late James Terrell Cobb and Olivia Hicks Cobb. Mr. Cobb was the manager for Bell Food Store, and was of the Baptist faith. He was...

Sep 21, 2025

Mr. Floyd Edward "Eddie" Lowery, 80, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Stephens County Hospital.

Born on October 2, 1944, in Marion, NC, he was the son of the late Floyd Milton Lowery and Sarah Jane (Lowery) Lowery. Mr. Lowery was an auto body repairman for Ed Murdock, former manager...