"Bill" Saye
Sep 10, 2019
William Albert (Bill) Saye, Sr., a native Athenian and businessman, passed away at his home on September 10, at the age of 85. He was born at Athens Regional Hospital on June 9, 1934, to the late Emma Yarborough Saye and Robert Paul Saye, Sr. Athens, Georgia was not only his birthplace, it was always "home" in his heart. His...
Helen Corrado Brandeburg
Sep 9, 2019
Mrs. Helen Corrado Brandeburg, 83, of Smith Street, Hartwell, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home. Born on November 12, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Carlo Corrado, Sr. and Lucy Haverly Corrado.Mrs. Brandeburg was a retired bookkeeper and homemaker. She was also an active member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic...
Hilda "Ozzie" Gressler
Sep 8, 2019
Mrs. Hilda Elinor "Ozzie" Helfer Gressler, 95, of Rice Mill Road, Hartwell, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson, SC. Born on January 6, 1924 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Louis Helfer and Ruby Payton Helfer.Mrs. Gressler was a homemaker, loved sewing, hunting and fishing and was of the Episcopal faith....
Frances Holst Skelton
Sep 8, 2019
Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Holst Skelton, 102 years old, passed away peacefully at her home September 8. Born February 28, 1917 in Cuthbert, Georgia to Hala and Henry Clay Holst, she was the youngest of three daughters and the last remaining member of her Holst family. Mrs. Skelton attended the University of Georgia earning undergraduate and graduate degrees.She was the recipient...
Melba Sokol Seymour
Sep 8, 2019
Mrs. Melba Sokol Seymour, 91, of Brandonwilde Senior Living Community, Evans, GA, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, GA. Born on September 29, 1927 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Sokol, Sr. and Rosalie Bates Sokol. Mrs. Seymour attended both LaGrange College and Augusta College. Mrs. Seymour was a former...
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...
