Obituary Listing

Sep 20, 2025

Thomas Edward "Eddie" Jordan, aged 77, of Lavonia, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Eddie was born on May 29, 1948, in Franklin County. He was the son of the late Robert Ira Jordan and Ruby Mae Westmoreland Jordan. A proud graduate of Franklin County High School, Eddie went on to serve his...

Sep 15, 2025

Albert Eddie Childs Jr. (Sonny Childs), formerly of Lavonia Ga. passed away at his home in Anderson, SC on Monday September 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Albert was the son of Albert Eddie Childs Sr. and Francis P. Childs and was the loving and devoted husband of Bobbie Jean Childs for 64 years.

He was...

Sep 15, 2025

Lloyd Lee Shanks, age 72, of Martin, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home.

Born August 4, 1953, in Homestead, FL. He was the son of the late William "Bill" Shanks and Pauline Potts Shanks. He was owner and operator of Shanks Welding & Fabricating. Mr. Shanks was a Chaplin of Racer's for Christ, he...

Sep 13, 2025

George William Griggs, known to all as Bill, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Saturday, September 13.

Bill was born on Thanksgiving Day, 1947, in Royston, Georgia, the son of Betty and Joe Griggs. He was a proud member of Hart County High School, class of '65, and went on...

Sep 11, 2025

Mr. James Edward Strickland, 83, of Canon, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Royston GA on November 12, 1942, he was the son of the George Strickland and Annie Lou James Strickland.  Mr. Strickland retired from Gold Kist, with over 40 years of service,...

Sep 10, 2025

Laura Regina "Gina" Sims Pruitt, age 58, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

Born April 23, 1967, in Gulfport, MS, she was the daughter of the late James Clyde and Melrose Taylor Sims. She worked at TNS Mills as a Spinner Operator. She attended Ruhamah Pentecostal Holiness Church....

Sep 7, 2025

Allen Terrell Floyd, age 56, of Flowery Branch, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Born June 30, 1969, in Royston, he was the son of the late Ray and Jean Smith Floyd. Allen had a profound love for animals, with a particular fondness for dogs. Throughout his period of disability, he found comfort in music. He was...

Sep 7, 2025

Vivien Elaine Moore Payne Howard, aged 73, of Martin, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Providence Health Care in Sparta.

Born on August 4, 1952, in Oxford, England, Vivien was the daughter of the late James Albert Moore and Mozelle Willis Gayheart. She dedicated her professional life to McCord-Wynn, where she retired as a operator....

Sep 4, 2025

Mrs. Loretta Jones Brunson, 82, of Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home.

Born on November 20, 1942, in Bowie, TX, she was the daughter of the late Naomi Jones. Mrs. Brunson was a beautician in Lincoln Park, MI, and retired as a cashier from Kroger in Gwinnett County,...

Sep 3, 2025

Carey Allen Jackson, 58, of Hartwell, insurance executive and civic leader, passed away September 3, 2025, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, S.C. He was born in Mobile, Alabama. Carey was a graduate of Hart County High School and the Honors College of the University of Alabama. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of Kappa Sigma...

Sep 2, 2025

Mary Neese Pierce, age 71, of Lavonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. Born on July 27, 1954, in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Walton and Edith Jones Neese.

Mary dedicated her career to her craft as a seamstress, retiring from TNS/Wellstone Mills in Lavonia....

Sep 1, 2025

2 Timothy 4:7-8, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also love his appearing."

Sep 1, 2025

Miss Heather Marie Bailey, 43, of Bowersville, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in West Columbia, SC.

Born on March 25, 1982, in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of Bobby J. Bailey and the late Marjorie Ault Bailey.  Heather was a member of the Bowersville Baptist Church.

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Sep 1, 2025

Mr. Terry Ray White, 65, of Hartwell, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at the Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on June 22, 1960 in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late George William White and Vinell Byrum White.  Mr. White was a sales associate for Home Depot for 17 years, and was of...

Aug 30, 2025

Ms. Lou Ann Adams, 91, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.

Born on July 16, 1934 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Leland E. Adams and Ruby Elrod Adams.  Ann was a retired bookkeeper for the Hartwell Coca-Cola Company and a member...

Aug 30, 2025

It is with a deep love and heavy heart that we announce the passing of Tommy Lee Collier, Jr, a man who lit up any room he entered, a man who was warm, kind and generous, He departed from this world surrounded by love, leaving peacefully and painlessly. Tommy was a devout Christian who loved the Lord, who had...

Aug 28, 2025

Mr. John E. "Jack" Martin Sr, 89, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the St. Mary Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia GA.

Born on May 17, 1936 in Enola PA, he was the son of the late Jerome Martin and Blanche Irvin Martin.  He was retired from Bell Telephone Company as...

Aug 27, 2025

Mr. Rickey Marshall Pless, 65, of Dewy Rose GA, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, Athens.

Born on November 4, 1959 in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late Coy Pless Sr. and Mornay Anderson Pless.  Mr. Pless was of the Church of God faith and...

Aug 27, 2025

Mrs. Martha Zeigler, 96, of Hartwell, Georgia, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Hart Care Center.

Born on December 29, 1928, in Emanuel County to the late Robert and Eva Oglesby.  She leaves behind five children, Keith (Elaine) Zeigler of Madison, GA, Glynn Zeigler of Greer, SC, Pamela (Larry) Hartsell of Burnsville, NC,...

Aug 26, 2025

David Gerald Carter, age 53, of Lavonia, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 14, 1972, in Jacksonville, Florida, David was the son of Evelyn Hersey Carter and the late Robert Earl Carter. He was also the husband of the late Leslie Kay Carter. David may have looked...