Obituary Listing

Jul 26, 2025

Gary Simpson Cobb, 84, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Gary lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia to Samuel and Thelma (née Fager) Cobb, Gary was raised alongside his beloved younger sister Cheryl. He earned the...

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Gene Austin Harris, 90, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home.

Born on August 31, 1934 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Henry Earl Harris and Sue Patrick Harris Miller. Mr. Harris was a retired Plant manager for Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston, and...

Jul 22, 2025

Mrs. Nancy "Peggy" Allen White, 83, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her home with her children by her side.

Born on November 20, 1941 in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late George Allen and Lorene Chitwood Allen. Mrs. White was a seamstress for Bellcraft Mfg. Company and was a member...

Jul 21, 2025

Mr. Noel Thomas White, 91, of Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at MH Angel Medical Center in Franklin, NC.

Born on July 18, 1934 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Elbert Vandiver White and Blanche Busby White. Mr. White was a customer engineer for IBM, and...

Jul 21, 2025

John Randall "Randy" Spencer, age 63, of Carnesville, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Born October 20, 1961, in Toccoa, he was the son of the late Hugh Randall and Betty Allen Spencer. He was a self-employed master-of-many trades. He loved wood working, painting, drawing, working on cars, gardening & any...

Jul 19, 2025

Walter Dennis Acuff, Jr., age 74, of Royston, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born June 30, 1951, in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Walter Acuff, Sr. (Claire) and Martha Nolan Dye. Before retirement Mr. Acuff worked as a butcher for Quality Foods in Hartwell and Dills...

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...