Loomis Burdette
Sep 5, 2019
Loomis Terrell Burdette, 89, died Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Toccoa to the late Oliver L. Burdette and Lydia Bentley Burdette, Mr. Burdette served in the United States Army in Korea and Vietnam. After more than 20 years, he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired from civil service at Robins Air Force Base and was a...
Larry W. Murphy
Sep 4, 2019
Larry Wesley Murphy, 57, beloved husband of Elizabeth Maxwell Murphy, passed peacefully from this world on September 4, 2019 surrounded in the love and care of his family. Born November 28, 1961 in Royston GA, he was the son and eldest child of Hugh and Frances Payne Murphy.He worked as a Conservation Technician for the United States Dept of Agriculture,...
Howard "Red" Herring
Sep 3, 2019
Howard Eugene "Red" Herring, age 75, of Martin, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at his home. Born May 24, 1944, in Lavonia, he was the son of the late Eugene and Nettie Lou (Wood) Herring. He was veteran of the US Army, where he served in Korea during the Vietnam War. He retired as a maintenance worker with Milliken...
Edward Helms
Sep 2, 2019
Edward Earl Helms, US Navy Retired, age 76, of Martin, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 following an extended illness. Born April 14, 1943, in Eureka, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Carson and Aileen (Rowsey) Helms. He was a retired veteran of the US Navy, where he proudly served for 32 years, including service during Vietnam, Desert...
Betty Harris Morris
Sep 2, 2019
On Monday night, September 2, 2019, Betty Harris Morris was called to her Heavenly Home. She was born in Lavonia on December 10, 1942 to the late James "J.C.' and Belva Gillespie Harris. Betty was a graduate of Lavonia Schools, Class of 1960, and North Georgia University at Dahlonega, with a major in Accounting. She retired from Lucent Technologies in...
Dollie Whitworth Moseley
Sep 2, 2019
Mrs. Dollie Mae (Whitworth) Moseley, age 75, of Martin, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Born June 6, 1944, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nancy Beulah (Stovall) Whitworth. Prior to retirement she worked as a seamstress at Stone Manufacturing and as a deli worker at Ingles in...
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...
