Jackie Haines
Jan 30, 2026
Mrs. Jacqueline Reineke “Jackie” Haines, 77, of Hartwell, passed from this life on Friday, January 30, 2026 to be united with Jesus and her family, who has prepared a place for her in her new life.
Born on January 27, 1949, in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry “Peck” Reineke and Julia Dzingleski Reineke of Benwood, WV....
Philip Hertz
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Philip F. Hertz, 81, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home.
Born on May 7, 1944 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Lester Hertz and Lida Gardner Hertz. Mr. Hertz received a Masters of Science Degree from Austin Peay State University, and was hired as the City Manager for the...
"Butch" Saylors
Feb 22, 2026
Mr. William Shane “Butch” Saylors, 51, of Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.
Born on August 14, 1974 in Warm Springs, GA, he was the son of Jannie Marie Saylors Hughes.
Survivors include his mother: Jannie Hughes of Hartwell; son: Shane Saylors of Hartwell; two aunts: Sandra Bryan (Todd) and Julia Lawrence,...
Tim Wilson
Feb 19, 2026
Mr. Timothy Mark Wilson, 64, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his home.
Born on December 4, 1961 in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late Donald Wilson and Ella Jean Smith Wilson Harmon. Tim was formerly employed at Ferguson-Williams, Lake Hartwell Project and Fanello of Lavonia. He enjoyed going to the Hart County Senior...
Mary Jane Holden
Feb 18, 2026
Mary Jane Ward Holden, age 78, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, to the late Johnny K. Ward and Edith West Ward.
Mary was a feisty, loving woman whose children were her whole world and greatest blessings: Wayne, Lisa, and Cherie (Roger). She was a proud and devoted...
Janie McCoy Mullinax
Feb 17, 2026
Janie McCoy Mullinax, age 83, of Laurens, SC, formerly of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Laurens, SC.
Born on November 3, 1942, in Anderson, SC, Janie was the daughter of the late Robert “Bob” and Louise Callaham McCoy. Her life was marked by love and devotion to her family and friends. Preceding her in death...
Betty Morrison McHaney
Feb 15, 2026
Betty Morrison McHaney, age 92, of Lavonia, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, South Carolina. Born on August 6, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Marguerite Hunt Morrison.
After graduating from Brown High School in Atlanta, Betty embarked on a dedicated career...
Sara Faircloth
Feb 13, 2026
Mrs. Sara Foutch Faircloth, age 96, of Martin, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston.
Born on June 27, 1929, in Alexandria, Tennessee, Sara was the daughter of the late McAllen and Katherine Doss Foutch. Throughout her life, she demonstrated a remarkable passion for learning and history, particularly with a keen interest in American...
Ann Bates Wilkerson
Feb 12, 2026
Mrs. Ann Bates Wilkerson, 92, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her home.
Born on August 19, 1933 in Augusta GA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Bates and Arvis Holley Bates. Mrs. Wilkerson was a homemaker and former president of the Nancy Hart Garden Club. She lead the Women’s Bible Study at Roswell Methodist...
Terry Stewart
Feb 12, 2026
Mr. Terry Lamar Stewart, 69, of Hartwell, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home.
Born on March 12, 1956 in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late Ned Lamar Stewart and Mary Genelle Foster Stewart. Terry was the former owner/operator of Stewart’s Custom Cabinets. He enjoyed and built Street Rods, Custom Cars and Boats, anything that went...
Donald Brooks
Feb 11, 2026
Donald James Brooks, age 72, of Lavonia, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born on March 16, 1953, in Fort Benning, Alabama, he was the son of the late Joe Alex and Emmy Auguste Brooks.
Donald was a man of music and education, deeply passionate about his role as a band director and educator...
Benjamin Faircloth
Feb 10, 2026
Rev. Benjamin Lee Faircloth, age 57, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born on July 12, 1968, in Hialeah, Florida, Benjamin was the son of the late Emmett Terrill Faircloth and Alice Hofstader Faircloth.
A proud veteran of the Army National Guard, Benjamin dedicated his life to serving his community and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As a...
Irene Ethridge
Feb 7, 2026
It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Doris Irene Dunn Ethridge, of Hartwell, on February 7, 2026 at 92 after a brief stay at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born on December 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late W.C. Dunn Sr. and Leo Lee Dunn. Irene was known locally as an excellent pianist and played for...
Marcel Brady
Feb 6, 2026
Marcel Roberson Brady, age 92, of Lavonia, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home.
She was born on July 1, 1933, in Lavonia to the late Thomas Lee and Eurith Umbehant Roberson. Before retirement she worked for Monroe. Mrs. Brady was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Hartwell. Marcel loved reading, going to church, and watching...
Ed Smith
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. William Edward Smith, 90, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Manor Lake Independent Living, Athens.
Born of November 19, 1935 in Toccoa GA, he was the son of the late Carl William Smith and Jeanette Purcell Smith. Mr. Smith graduated The University of Georgia with a degree in Landscape Architecture and was retired from the U.S. Army...
Loren Smith
Feb 2, 2026
Loren Earl Smith, aged 78, of Lavonia, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Bountiful Hills Assisted Living in Commerce.
Born on July 17, 1947, in Watseka, Illinois, Loren was the son of the late Robert Allen Leroy Smith and Faye Blossom Smith. A proud Vietnam era veteran of the United States Navy, Loren was dedicated to serving his country....
Stephen Giddings
Feb 1, 2026
Stephen James Giddings passed from this realm into the heart of his beloved God on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1958 in Tampa FL to parents Sarah Ward Gill Giddings and Charles Winter Giddings. He lived in Decatur GA and Athens GA as a young man, and later moved to Hartwell to live at the...
Larry McCurley
Feb 1, 2026
Mr. Larry Ernest McCurley, 77, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Highlands Senior Living of Norcross.
Born on December 4, 1948, in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late A. Roy McCurley and Ernestine Holloway McCurley. Mr. McCurley was a Builders Representative for Adams Building Supply, and the owner & operator of Country Cars....
Dr. John L. LeRoy Jr.
Jan 31, 2026
Dr. John Levis LeRoy Jr. of Atlanta, a distinguished, widely honored and accomplished cosmetic and plastic surgeon, passed away on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. He died peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Nanci Smith LeRoy of Elberton, GA and his daughter Taylor LeRoy Mills (Joe) of Atlanta, GA....
Melissa Harris Oyler
Jan 30, 2026
Mrs. Melissa Ann Harris Oyler, 57, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home.
Born on December 8, 1968 in Hartwell GA, she was the daughter of Loretta Aldrich Harris Fuller and the late Joe Bill Harris. Melissa was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her mother; Loretta Fuller of Hartwell; her husband: Kenny Oyler; two sons: Joe Harris...
