Ruth Ann Martin
Sep 1, 2019
Ms. Ruth Ann Bishop Martin, 59, of Arrowhead Drive, Lavonia, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home. Born on January 20, 1960 in Greensboro GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Bishop and Betty Jo Nearn Bishop.Ms. Martin was an aide at Brookdale Assisted Living. Survivors include four sons: Paul Martin (Macy) of Lavonia, Bryan...
Judy M. Clonts
Sep 1, 2019
Mrs. Judy M. Newton Clonts, 73, of Kirkpatrick Lane, Hartwell, formerly of Conyers, GA, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC. Born on September 6, 1945 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Newton and Louise Johns Newton.Mrs. Clonts was a retired office clerk for Butler Shoe Corporation. Survivors include...
Jerrold Brown
Aug 30, 2019
Mr. Douglas Jerrold Brown, age 81, passed away August 30, 2019. He was born on March 24, 1938 in Hart County, Georgia to the late Clay L. Brown and Azalee B. Brown.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister LaRose Brown Medlin, brothers C.L. Brown, Jr., Herman Brown, Kendall Brown, Bonner Brown, and Berry Joe...
Sara Farmer Whitfield
Aug 28, 2019
Mrs. Sara Grace (Farmer) Whitfield, age 83, of Gumlog, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her home. Born October 27, 1935 in Lavonia, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lalon and Ola (Adams) Farmer. Mrs. Whitfield was manger of Dollar General Store and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she...
Huin B. Anderson
Aug 28, 2019
Mr. Huin Bell Anderson Jr, 65, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, GA. Born on February 9, 1954 in Tampa FL, he was the son of the late Huin Bell Anderson Sr and Peggy Waters O'Barr.Mr. Anderson was a retired serviceman working in the cable industry.Mr. Anderson was also a U.S. Navy veteran....
Christopher Wayne Owens
Aug 26, 2019
Christopher Wayne Owens Jr., fetal son of Christopher and Jennifer Owens of Lavonia, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Survivors include his parents, siblings Justin, Ashlynn & Hunter Owens; grandparents: Mark & Tina Owens, Scott & Amanda Wood, George & Sherry Williams, and Ann Walters; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service...
Ann Brooks Marcengill
Aug 25, 2019
Mrs. Eva Ann (Brooks) Marcengill, age 87, of Lavonia, widow of Rev. Albert Marcengill, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Marcengill was born September 18, 1931 in Westminster, SC. She was the daughter of the late James Robert and Omie Jane (Marcus) Brooks. She was a supervisor for Dunlop and was a member of Pleasant Grove...
Linda Dutton Norton
Aug 23, 2019
Mrs. Mary Linda Dutton Norton, 72, of Lake Front Road, Canon, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home. Born on May 22, 1947 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late John Dutton and Mary Lou Alewine Dutton. Survivors include two daughters: Mary Braman (Paul) of Canon and Gail O'Barr of Hartwell; one son: Murphy Bryant...
Terry Robinson Baker
Aug 23, 2019
Mrs. Terry Anne Robinson Baker, 70, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC. Born on February 1, 1949 in Anderson SC, she was the daughter of the late Enoch Love Robinson and Wilma Alita Brown Robinson.Mrs. Baker was a graduate of Crescent High School and retired from Skelton Morris Associates, with 19 years...
Anthony George Hansell
Aug 22, 2019
Mr. Anthony George Hansell, 71, of Reno Drive, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home. Born on December 26, 1947 in Drexel Hill PA, he was the son of the late Louis Hansell and Mary Hansell Hansell.Mr. Hansell was retired from Shoprite Supermarket working in the maintenance department and of the Catholic Faith.Mr. Hansell was also a...
Marvin Fortner
Aug 20, 2019
Mr. Marvin Dennis Fortner, age 42, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home. Born September 5, 1976 in Commerce, Ga, he was the son of the late Herman Dennis and Rebecca Lynn (Bruce) Fortner. Mr. Fortner was a self-employed construction worker. He is survived by his wife: Sarah (Couch) Fortner; children: Sierra Fortner, Mercedes Smith, John...
Margaret Owen Elrod
Aug 19, 2019
Mrs. Margaret Ann (Owen) Elrod, 86, of Lavonia, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at The Veranda in Carnesville. Born July 28, 1933 in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late L.T. and Ruby (Harris) Owen. Mrs. Elrod retired as a loan officer with SunTrust Bank. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Lavonia, where...
Annie Owens Dyar
Aug 17, 2019
Mrs. Annie Owens Dyar, 89, of Williams Street, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson SC. Born on May 30, 1930 in Mt. Airy GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. Owens and Nina Cleveland Owens.Mrs. Dyar was a retired seamstress for the Hartwell Company and was a member of the Mt....
Bobby Robert Brown
Aug 12, 2019
Rev. Bobby Robert Brown, 74, of Margaret Circle, Canon, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home. Born on March 6, 1945 in Leicester, NC, he was the son of the late Denver Brown and Flossie Edwards Brown.Rev. Brown was a self-employed truck driver and of the Holiness Faith.His home was a house of prayer. He also was a...
Breeleigh Makayla Thomason
Aug 11, 2019
Breeleigh Makayla Thomason, age 17, of Demorest, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Egleston Children's Hospital following a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Born June 9, 2002, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of Steven & Rebecca (Spears) Mills. She was a senior at Habersham Central High School. She worked as a drive thru cashier at Zaxbys. She...
Malinda Buff
Aug 9, 2019
Malinda Rhoney "Melina" Buff, age 97, formerly of Lavonia, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Stephens County Hospital. Born December 30, 1921, in Burke County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dewrel and Etta (Young) Rhoney. Mrs. Buff was a member of the Lavonia First Baptist Church. She was a retired sales person and real estate agent...
Janie Matilda Wilbanks
Aug 9, 2019
Ms. Janie Matilda Wilbanks, age 46, of Demorest passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at North East Georgia Medical Center. Born September 6, 1972 in Demorest, she was the daughter of Joyce Louise (Williams) Hunnicutt and the late Terry Wilbanks. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Amber & Tim McKenzie and Amanda & Justin Garrett; son: Hector Elias; grandchildren:...
Helen Jo "Mama Jo" Carter
Aug 8, 2019
Mrs. Helen Jo "Mama Jo" Teague Carter, 79, of Tahoe Drive, Hartwell, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at her home. Born on July 19, 1940 in Waleska, GA, she was the daughter of the late Johnie R. Teague and Mary Grace Cline Teague.Mrs. Carter was former bookkeeper for Marietta AMC/Rambler, a realtor for American Realty and bookkeeper for James...
Virginia Sandow
Aug 7, 2019
Mrs. Virginia Claudine (Housmer) Sandow, age 84, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. Born August 27, 1934 in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Flossie (Carroll) Housmer. Before retirement she worked as a cashier with Walmart. Mrs. Sandow was a member of East Lavonia Church of God....
Jerry E. Thomas
Aug 7, 2019
Jerry E Thomas (January 24, 1934 - August 7, 2019).Jerry E Thomas, son of Levis Thomas and Geraldine Randall Thomas, was born in Franklin County Georgia, where he spent his early years in Martin with his brother, Larry, and sister, Jean.He would later return to spend many of his retired years in Martin on their beloved Thomas farm and homestead...
