Nellie Black Chitwood
Feb 23, 2020
Mrs. Nellie Black Chitwood, age 95, of Martin, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Born November 1, 1924, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Azalee Teat Black. She retired as a timekeeper from Coats & Clark after more than forty years of service. She was a member of...
Jerry Mack Welborn
Feb 22, 2020
Mr. Jerry Mack Welborn, 65, of Lavonia Highway, Bowersville, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his home. Born on August 6, 1954 in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Mack L. Welborn and Nina Bailey Welborn.Mr. Welborn was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his sister: Brenda Grubbs of Bowersville; his nephew: Todd...
Clair H. Eaton
Feb 21, 2020
Mr. Clair Howard Eaton, Sr., age 86, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Stephens County Hospital. Born October 4, 1933, in Albion, NY, he was the son of the late Clyde and Clair Cecile (Ruger) Eaton. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served in the Korean War. He was a salesman with Bethlehem Steel...
Carey J. Payne
Feb 18, 2020
Mr. Carey J. Payne, Jr, 89, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Winnwood Assisted Living, Marietta, GA. Born on September 2, 1930 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Norman Payne and Mabel Sanders Payne.Mr. Payne was the owner/operator of a Shell gas station in Roswell, GA and was of the Baptist Church....
Delphene Lane
Feb 17, 2020
Mrs. Delphene June Ostermeyer Lane, 92, of Lakeshore Circle, Hartwell, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Born on April 26, 1927 in Beecher, IL, she was the daughter of the late George Ostermeyer and Marie Heneberg Ostermeyer.Mrs. Lane was co-founder of L & J Hardware and attended Sharon Presbyterian Church and Hartwell First United Methodist...
Bobby "Bob" Dyar
Feb 17, 2020
Mr. Bobby Wayne "Bob" Dyar, 69, of Reed Creek School Road, Hartwell, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. Born on July 20, 1950 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late Homer Elmer Dyar and Mildred Louise "Minnie" Greenway Dyar.Mr. Dyar was former food chain manger working for Quincy's, Ryan's, Fletchers, and Dairy Queen. Mr....
Joseph Hart
Feb 14, 2020
Joseph Mills Hart, Jr., age 65, of Atlanta, GA passed away quietly, peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, February 14, 2020. Born June 25, 1954, in Willimantic, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph Mills Hart and Anna Romanoff. He attended New England College and Southern Connecticut State University before starting his career as a successful businessman....
Sarah Davison
Feb 12, 2020
Sarah Frances (Brooks) Davison, age 98, of Royston, passed away Wednesday, February 12, at her home. Born February 10, 1922 in Royston, she was the daughter of the late O. A. and Adlaide (Abbott) Brooks. Mrs. Davison was a homemaker and was a member of Middle River Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lamar Davison; siblings:...
Elizabeth Diane Davis
Feb 10, 2020
Mrs. Elizabeth Diane Carey Davis, 61, of McKenzie Drive, Danielsville, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospice House in Watkinsville, GA. Born on July 7, 1958 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late James Livingston Carey and Frances Lillian Smith Carey.Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and attended the Danielsville Evangelical Church. Survivors include five...
Mary Wilson
Feb 9, 2020
Mary Edith Wilson, age 79, of Toccoa, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Picture of Life Personal Care Home in Toccoa. Born January 7, 1941, in Rossville, GA, she was the daughter of the late William Ralph Wilson and Mary (McLain) Wilson. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Elberton. She...
Cora D. Grubbs
Feb 8, 2020
Cora Dale Grubbs, age 80, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston. Born March 11, 1939, in Greenville, SC, she was married to the late James Clement Grubbs. She retired as a spinner from Boaz in Royston. She was a member of Bowman Church of God. Cora will be remembered as a...
"Bill" Ensley
Feb 8, 2020
(Coach) William (Bill) Ensley, Sr. of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020. Bill was born on March 28, 1935, to Eugene and Ramie Childers Ensley in Chatsworth, GA. Bill Ensley attended Murray County High School and earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Georgia, where he played for four years and set rebounding records. Bill Ensley became...
Linda Faye Payne
Feb 8, 2020
Ms. Linda Faye Payne, age 72, of Commerce, GA, died Friday, February 8th at Bountiful Hills Senior Living Community surrounded by love. Born May 4, 1947, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Carl and Julie Dorcas Payne. She graduated from Franklin County High School in 1965 and retired from Edward Jones. She was preceded in...
Elva Jim Martin Alewine
Feb 7, 2020
Mrs. Elva Jim Martin Alewine went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2020. A Lavonia resident, formerly of Hart County was 88 years old. Survivors include her only child: Cathy and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Her husband and love of her life, Carter, passed away in 1993, they were married for 44 years. Elva was the youngest...
Barbara Jean Lathan White
Feb 7, 2020
Mrs. Barbara Jean Lathan White, 76, of Will Bailey Road, Hartwell, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at her home. Born on September 17, 1943 in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of the late Grady Lathan and Daisy Carter Lathan.Mrs. White was retired from the Hart County Hospital, and was a member of the Bowman Church of God. Survivors...
Rosa Lee Stowe Rice
Feb 3, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Lee Stowe Rice, 89, of Fairview Ave, Hartwell, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC. Born on December 6, 1930 in Toccoa GA, she was the daughter of the late William Adger Stowe and Matilda Bell Stowe.Mrs. Rice was a homemaker and a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. Survivors include two...
Nancy Ferrall
Jan 31, 2020
Nancy (Degood) Ferrall, age 75, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Born August 10, 1944 in Lima, OH, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Maxine Degood. She worked in customer service. Mrs. Ferrall was a member of Lavonia First Baptist Church. She is survived by her children: Michael Ferrall,...
Judy Setliff Wright
Jan 31, 2020
Judy Setliff Wright, age 72, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born June 8, 1947, in Martinsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Mattie Sue (Cox) Setliff. After graduating in 1965 from Hampton High School, she married the late James Wright, Sr. and was a wonderful homemaker. She loved...
Charles W. Cobb
Jan 30, 2020
Mr. Charles W. Cobb, age 82, of New Franklin Church Road, Canon, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home. Born June 26, 1937 in Lavonia, he was the son of the late Samuel Alvin and Arthur Mae (Watson) Cobb. After graduating from Lavonia High School, he served 8 years in the US Army Reserves. He served as the...
Wayne Gaskins
Jan 29, 2020
Philip "Wayne" Gaskins, age 83, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at AnMed Health in Anderson. Born May 3, 1936, in Dade City, FL, he was the son of the late Herbert Philip Gaskins and Pauline (Sloat) Gaskins. After high school, he received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He was a career United States Army...
