Myrtle Christian Harris
Apr 25, 2019
Emma Myrtle (Christian) Harris, age 72, of Brunswick, formerly of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Southeast Georgia Health Systems of Brunswick. Born November 27, 1946, in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruby Mae (Scoggins) Christian. Prior to her retirement she was a home healthcare worker. She was a member of Flat...
Tommy L. Floyd
Apr 23, 2019
Mr. Tommy L. Floyd, 63, of Seed Cleaner Road, Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson SC. Born on August 7, 1955 in Royston GA, he was the son of the late William Grady Gunnells and Mary Frances Floyd Gunnells. Mr. Floyd was a retired forklift operator for Tenneco Automotive Co. and a member...
Rita Brown
Apr 17, 2019
Mrs. Rita Ann Willoughby Brown, age 68, of Lavonia, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Born December 21, 1950, in Griffin, GA, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Mildred (Biles) Willoughby. She retired from Gwinnett County Schools as a bus driver. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She...
Mary F. Harris
Apr 17, 2019
Mrs. Mary Finegan Harris, 69, of Hillcrest Circle, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA. Born on June 7, 1949 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joseph Finegan and Anne Russell Finegan. Mrs. Harris was a former secretary for a law firm and a clerk for Wal-Mart Pharmacy....
Sherrie Davis Lux
Apr 14, 2019
Sherrie Davis Lux, 74, of Lavonia, Georgia, went to be with the Lord and her beloved Bill on April 14, 2019; she passed away peacefully at home in her sleep. She was the only child born to the late Bernard (Buck) Lloyd Davis and Edna Marie Brougham on April 22, 1944, in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Sherrie graduated from West Lyden...
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...
