Michael J. Ehlers
Apr 13, 2019
Michael Ehlers, 59, of Lavonia, GA, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Greenville Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born March 17, 1960, in Dayton, OH, and is predeceased by his father, Donald J. Ehlers. Survivors include his mother, Gayle Ehlers, siblings, Greg (Christy) Ehlers of greenwood, SC and their children, Kathy Ehlers of Lavonia, and Wendy...
Helen Juanita Gallagher
Apr 10, 2019
Mrs. Helen Juanita Bassett Gallagher, 90, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, Athens, GA. Born on June 13, 1928 in Dover, FL.Mrs. Gallagher was a retired ladies sportswear buyer for Belk's and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two grandsons: Harley Shaun Myers and Colby Grant Myers both of Hartwell.Mrs....
James Pierce
Apr 10, 2019
James Henry Pierce, age 71, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Born, May 27, 1947 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Charley and Vannon (Brock) Pierce. He was a veteran of the US Army, where he was stationed in Germany and served as a medic. He graduated from...
Melody Etheridge Scott
Apr 7, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Melody Blondell Etheridge Scott announces her passing on April 7, 2019. Melody Blondell Etheridge Scott was a longtime resident of Franklin County, GA. She has been a resident of Brown Health and Rehab for the past 4 years. Melody enjoyed many distinctions including Beta Club honors, National Honor Society, and Honor...
Judy Watson Stafford
Apr 1, 2019
Mrs. Judy Kay Watson Stafford, 79, of Hartwell, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Hartwell Health & Rehab. Born on November 2, 1939 in Paxton, IL, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Carroll Watson and Marjorie Meserve Watson.Mrs. Stafford was a 1962 graduate of Emory University X-ray School. She was a homemaker and a former member of...
John H. Bridges
Mar 31, 2019
Mr. John H. "Johnny" Bridges, 81, of Bowman Hwy., Hartwell, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Heardmont Nursing Home in Elberton, GA. Born on September 27, 1937 in Lawrenceville, GA, he was the son of the late Frank William Bridges and Nancy Christine Shook Bridges. Mr. Bridges was a retired carpenter for Wilson Construction and was of the Baptist...
Jason Bass
Mar 31, 2019
Jason Christopher Bass, age 46, of Rising Star, TX, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his family's lake house in Lavonia. Born September 16, 1972, in Dallas, TX, he was the son of Diane (Reed) Nostrand and the late Richard Franklin Bass. He was a self employed construction worker. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...
Ruth Rogers Lambert
Mar 30, 2019
Ms. Ruth Virginia Rogers Lambert, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her daughters home. Born on July 8, 1932 in Thurmond NC, she was the daughter of the late Harry Weitzel Rogers and Ethel Mae Stokes Rogers.Mrs. Lambert was retired from Belk's in Jacksonville FL and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her two daughters: Linda...
Debra Bruce Robertson
Mar 27, 2019
Mrs. Debra Lynn Bruce Robertson, 61, of Weatherly Homes Drive, Royston, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens. Born on July 10, 1957 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Herman Lee Bruce and Ruby Nell Carter Bruce.Mrs. Robertson was a former teacher's aide at Eagle Grove Elementary School, a homemaker and a...
Barbara Coker Smith
Mar 24, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Coker Smith, age 90, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Stephens County Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born November 8, 1928 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Harley Burton and Thelma Genora (Smith) Coker. Before retirement she worked as a machine operator for Stone Manufacturing and Carwood. She was a member...
Darvin Slaton
Mar 23, 2019
Rev. Darvin Slaton, age 79, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Rev. Slaton was born on January 28, 1940 in Carnesville, Georgia to the late William Euston and Mabelle Kennedy Slaton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Jo Slaton; and two brothers, Howard Slaton, and Marvin Slaton. Rev....
Beverly Mcgee Vaughn
Mar 22, 2019
Mrs. Beverly McGee Vaughn, age 75, of Ridgeview Road, Bowersville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home. Born November 18, 1943 in Lavonia, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mildred Bailey McGee. She retired from the Georgia Department of Health and was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her...
Barbara Massey Dinkins
Mar 19, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Aldene (Massey) Dinkins, age 84, of Demorest, formerly of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Habersham Home – East in Demorest. Born October 20, 1934, in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Edith (Moore) Massey. She retired from Hospital Collections Agency and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her...
Ray Landrum
Mar 19, 2019
Ray Landrum, age 69, of Martin, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the home of his son. Born September 23, 1949, in Vidalia, he was the son of the late Charles Douglas Landrum and Johnnie Mae Willis. He managed the Pilot Station in Lavonia for 38 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Lincoln "Dink" Young
Mar 17, 2019
Mr. Lincoln "Dink" Young, 95, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Anderson, SC. Born on July 30, 1923 in Avinger, TX, he was the son of the late John W. Young and Nancy Sutton Young. Mr. Young was retired from BASF as a machine operator and a member of the First...
Dennis H. Gunter
Mar 16, 2019
Mr. Dennis Howard Gunter, 76, of Gloria Street, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville SC. Born on September 8, 1942 in Elberton GA, he was the son of the late James Howard Gunter and Mazelle Locke Gunter.Dennis was the owner of Gunter Masonry and a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, where he was...
Patricia Trites
Mar 15, 2019
Ms. Patricia Trites, age 55, of Lavonia, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Ms. Trites was born November 8, 1963 in Derby, CT; she was the daughter of the late Walter and Gloria (Michaud) Nystrom.She was employed as a customer service representative for Teletec. She is survived by her daughter: Sarah Trites; sons: Jacob...
Betty Carver
Mar 12, 2019
Mrs. Betty Jean Woody Carver, 67, of Heritage Road, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens. Born on July 3, 1951 in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Woody and Sarah Correll Woody.Mrs. Carver was retired from Columbia Farms and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include...
John F. Rice
Mar 11, 2019
John, F. Rice, age 95, a resident of New Franklin Church Road, Canon, passed away March 11, 2019. Mr. Rice was born October 29, 1923 in Willimantic, CT. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He enlisted in the US Navy in July 1942, following his graduation from Windham High School. He was awarded the Purple Heart...
Linda Findley
Mar 11, 2019
Mrs. Linda Seawright Harris Findley, 72, of Uly White Road, Hartwell, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home. Born on February 27, 1947, in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Floyd Seawright and Jane Adams Seawright.Mrs. Findley was formerly employed by Hart-Franklin TMR School and Ty Cobb Hospital and was a bookkeeper at Charles...
