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Jean M. Williams Pitt

Jean M. Williams Pitt

Aug 1, 2020

Mrs. Jean Marion Williams Pitt, 82, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Hart Care Center. Born on July 29, 1938 in Hereford England, she was a homemaker and widow of the late John Henry James Pitt. Survivors include her son: Nigel A. Pitt and his wife Tammy of Hartwell and their two daughters: Emilee Pitt and Kylee...

"Wassie" Kesler Vickery

"Wassie" Kesler Vickery

Jul 31, 2020

Juanelle (Wassie) Kesler Vickery, 91, of Hartwell, passed away at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens on July 31, 2020. She was born on December 12, 1928, in Franklin County GA to the late Ovis (Hemphill) Kesler and Doc Herschel Kesler. She graduated from Hartwell High School at the age of 16 and attended Georgia College for Women in Milledgeville....

Jimmy Lewis

Jimmy Lewis

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Jimmy D. Lewis, 77, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Hartwell Health & Rehab. Born on May 27, 1943 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Newton E. Lewis and Carrie Elizabeth Maxwell Lewis.Jimmy was a former gas station attendant for Dyer Gulf Station, self-employed handyman and maintenance worker for Strickland Funeral Home.He...

William Marvin Whitehead

William Marvin Whitehead

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. William Marvin Whitehead, 82, of Carnesville, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home. Born on October 24, 1937 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Roy Ledger Whitehead and Estelle Beatrice Carson Whitehead.Mr. Whitehead was a self-employed construction worker and a member of the Sheet Metal Union, and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include...

Wilma Cleveland Temple

Wilma Cleveland Temple

Jul 30, 2020

Mrs. Wilma Cleveland Temple, 87, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Hart Care Center. Born on September 3, 1932 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Cleveland and Ethel Isom Cleveland.Mrs. Temple was a former clerk for Scottie's Drug Store and homemaker. She was also a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church....

Robert Chitwood

Robert Chitwood

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. Robert Arthur Chitwood, age 86, of Royston, formerly of McDonough, GA, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Toccoa. He was born November 22, 1933 in Rome, GA, the son of the late Ernest and Louise (Smith) Chitwood. After high school he served in the US Air Force. He retired as an Air Traffic Controller with...

Jesse O'Neal

Jesse O'Neal

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. Jesse Patrick O'Neal, age 40, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Emory University Hospital. Born August 12, 1979 in Brevard, NC, he was the son of Frank and Shirlee (Bruner) O'Neal. He was a manager for AT&T. Mr. O'Neal was a member of Old Pathway Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Jesse loved the...

Ruth Phillips Cromer

Ruth Phillips Cromer

Jul 30, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Kay Phillips Cromer, 76, of Campbell Ridge Road, Royston, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Brown Health & Rehab, Royston. Born on September 24, 1943 in Elberton GA, She was the daughter of the late Gwyndel Phillips and Sara Kay Philips. Mrs. Cromer was an accountant for Ford Motor Company and was a member of the Goldmine...

Dorothy Adams Heffernan

Dorothy Adams Heffernan

Jul 30, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Adams Heffernan, 93, formerly of Drew Lane, Lavonia, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on March 24, 1927 in Bowersville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Julian Adams and Dessie Elizabeth McGill Adams.Mrs. Adams was a retired real estate broker and attended the St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Survivors...

Cason Ross Moon

Cason Ross Moon

Jul 29, 2020

Mr. Cason Ross Moon, 27, of Goldmine-Airline Road, Canon, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson, SC. Born on December 4, 1992 in Royston, GA, he was the son of Leonard Steve Moon and Connie Moore Moon of Canon. He is survived by his parents; brother: Cane Moon of Canon; paternal grandmother: Shirley Sanders Moon...

William "Coot" Brock

William "Coot" Brock

Jul 28, 2020

William Howard "Coot" Brock, age 75, of Lavonia, passed away at his home. Born January 13, 1945, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Odis and Minnie Lee (Dean) Brock. He was a graduate of Lavonia High School and a veteran of the US Army Reserves. William was an electrician by trade and retired from Henderson Electric...

James Carey

James Carey

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. James W. Carey, 85, of Bannister Drive, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston. Born on August 21, 1934 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Joe Worley Carey and Rilla Carroll Carey.Mr. Carey was a furniture salesman for Weatherly Furniture & Pitts Furniture, and he was a member...

Harold G. Mcfall

Harold G. Mcfall

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. Harold George "Gob" McFall, 94, of Massey Subdivision, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC Born on February 27, 1926 in Royalton IL, he was the son of the John George McFall and Ava Mae Brown McFall.Mr. McFall was retired from the coal industry, where he was a maintenance supervisor for Jewel Smokeless...

Rebecca Lin "Becky" Caudle

Rebecca Lin "Becky" Caudle

Jul 27, 2020

Ms. Rebecca Lin "Becky" Caudle, 38, of Hanover, MD, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her parent's home in Hartwell. Born on November 20, 1981 in Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of Vernon C. Caudle and Deborah David Caudle of Hartwell. She is survived by her parents; son: Sean Patryck Caudle of Glen Burnie, MD; sister:...

Harvey Joe Sanders

Harvey Joe Sanders

Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Harvey Joe Sanders, 82, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hart Care Center. Born on December 24, 1937 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Charlie P. Sanders and Myra (Sanders) Sanders.Mr. Sanders was a poultry farmer and former carpenter, and formerly employed at the Monroe Auto plant. He was of the Baptist...

Curtis O. Temples

Curtis O. Temples

Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Curtis O. Temples, 91, of Elrod Ferry Rd, Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Born on August 25, 1928 in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of the late Alex S. Temples and Alice Nixon Temples.Mr. Temple was a residential and commercial paint contractor for his own company, Curtis Temples Paint Contractors, and...

Johnny Starrett

Johnny Starrett

Jul 24, 2020

Mr. John David "Johnny" Starrett, Sr., 66, of Hart Terrace, Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia. Born on January 10, 1954 in Elberton GA, he was the son of the late Hugh Thomas Starrett and Arlean Shaw Starrett.Mr. Starrett was retired from the Tenneco Automotive plant and was of the Baptist faith....

Bonnie M. Hill

Bonnie M. Hill

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Bonnie McCurley Hill, 78, of Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her home. Born on November 26, 1941 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Benton McCurley and Marie Chastain McCurley.Mrs. Hill was a bookkeeper for Hartwell Masonry and owner/operator of Bonnie's Ceramics. She was also a member of the...

Carole G. Wilson

Carole G. Wilson

Jul 21, 2020

Mrs. Carole Gunnin Wilson, 78, of Bowman Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home. Born on December 11, 1941 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late James E. Gunnin, Sr. and Vera Dutton Gunnin.Mrs. Wilson was a former bus driver for DeKalb County Schools and a retired bus driver and para-pro for Hart...

Frances Lewis White

Frances Lewis White

Jul 20, 2020

Frances Lewis White, age 81, of Canon, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Born May 18, 1939, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Paul & Mary (Gordon) Lewis. She retired as a weaver with Springs Industries in Hartwell. She enjoyed raising chickens, camping, and spending time with her family. Mrs....

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