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Candice Allison Alexander
Mar 11, 2026
Candice Allison Alexander age 45 of Hartwell Ga. passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1980 in Anderson South Carolina. She is the daughter of Margaret Massey Vassar and the late Billy Frank Morrison.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband Michael Kevin Alexander, and a brother Nick Vassar.
Candice...
Albert H. Anderson
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Albert Henry “Candy Man” Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia.
Born on September 6, 1934, in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Henry Anderson and Lizzie Mae (Johnson) Anderson. Albert was a faithful attendee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Albert was known by...
Angela Denise Smith
Mar 9, 2026
Mrs. Angela Denise Smith, age 63 of Dewy Rose, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. Born in Elberton Georgia to the late Mr. Robert Dunn, Jr. and Patricia (Nunn) Nelms on July 17, 1962 in Elberton Georgia, she worked as a server in the food service industry.
Full obituary is forthcoming and will be announced.
Services...
Raymond Woolard
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Raymond F. Woolard, age 76 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away on March 5, 2026.
Mr. Woolard was cremated and no service will be held.
Services are entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.
Ronnie Joe Stancil
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Ronnie Joe Stancel, age 74 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on March 5, 2026.
Services are pending.
Service are entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.
Claude Dooley
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Claude Anthony Dooley, age 69 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Prisma Health- Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC.
Born January 6, 1957 in Pensacola, Fl. He was the son of the late Claude Solomon Dooley. Claude worked with Lowes Home improvement store in the later part of his life. Claude Loved Fishing, Flowers and...
Henry John Sturm Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Mr. Henry John Sturm, Jr. age 82 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side. Born August 1, 1943 in Newark, Nj he was the son of the late Henry John Sturm, Sr. and Emma Margaret (Broedell) Sturm . Henry retired after 27 years of serving his country in...
Mark Keown
Feb 23, 2026
Mark Eugene Keown, age 61, of Elberton, GA passed away on February 23, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mark loved spending time with his father and enjoyed fishing. Mark is preceded in death by his mother Mary (Welborn) Keown. Mark is survived by his father Norbert Autry Keown and brother David Keown. There are no formal services at...
Sandra Phillips
Feb 19, 2026
Ms. Sandra Anita Phillips, age 67 of Bowersville, Ga., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at home.
Born on November 22, 1958 in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Hugh Dorsey Bowen and Bessie Chandler Bullock Bowen. She was a CPA Assistant, and she enjoyed old movies, board games, reading and spending time with family. Sandra was a Christian.
Left to...
Mark Stewart Wood
Feb 18, 2026
Mr. Mark Stewart Wood, age 71 of Comer, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home. Born February 28, 1954 in Royston,GA he was the son of the late Roy Wood, Sr. and Bessie (Scarboro) Wood.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Roy Wood, Jr., Patsy Wood Black, ands Jean Wood.
There...
Mary "Peggy" Magdalene Lovelace
Feb 17, 2026
Mrs. Mary “Peggy” Magdalene (Carver) Lovelace passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 27, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Clarke and Eva Mae (Hill) Carver. Peggy was a cloth inspector in the textile industry. She will be remembered by her family for her home cooking, love of...
Melba Dawn Conrad
Feb 17, 2026
Ms. Melba Dawn (Kendrick) Conrad age 60 of Gainesville, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA following a brief illness. Born February 8, 1966, in Union Springs, AL. she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Kendrick.
In addition to her parents Melba is preceded in death by her sister...
Olivia Funderburk Black
Feb 15, 2026
Olivia (Funderburk) Black age 71 of Bowersille, GA passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, GA. Born March 29, 1954 in New Orleans, LA she is the daughter of the late Jim and Judy (Collins) Funderburk. Olivia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
In addition to her parents Olivia is...
Melissa Deann Hardmon
Feb 14, 2026
Ms. Melissa Deann Hardmon age 41 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born July 9, 1984 in Hartwell, GA she was the daughter of Thomas L. Hardmon and the Late Anna Denise (Burton) Hardmon. Melissa joined Norman Grove CME Church and song on the choir for a while....
Brenda Joyce Crocker
Feb 11, 2026
Mrss. Brenda Joyce (Risner) Crocker, age 77, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehab.
Born on April 20, 1948, in Fair Play, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Edward “Streak” and Ellen (Holcomb) Risner.
Brenda dedicated over forty years of faithful service as a Distribution Clerk with Dunlop, where her...
Robert C Phillips
Feb 10, 2026
Mr. Robert C. Phillips age 66 of Butler, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 peacefully surrounded by those he loved at the home of his son in Maysville, GA. Born January 12, 1960 he was the son of the late George Phillips and Patsy Brown. Robert was a metal fabricator by trade, and attained an Associates Degree in...
Otto "Russell" Hart
Feb 8, 2026
Mr. Otto “Russell” Hart, age 81, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 4, 1944, in Royston, Georgia, Russell was the son of the late Wendell Hart and Frances Bennett Hart.
Russell was a talented mechanic who took great pride in his work. When he wasn’t turning...
Bonnie Faye Bennett
Feb 7, 2026
Mrs. Bonnie Faye (Sosby) Bennett age 81 of Toccoa, GA passed away on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. Born on December 30, 1944 in the Red Hill community she was the daughter of the late. Parker and Ethel (Crump) Sosby. Bonnie loved camping, and attending Cushman Motorcycle shows. She loved...
Dorothy Louise Settles
Feb 5, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Louise Settles, who departed this life on February 5, 2026. Born on February 4, 1948, in Hartwell, Georgia, Dorothy was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, whose warmth and compassion touched the lives of many. Dorothy dedicated her life to caring for others as a special needs...
Barbara Ann Lusk
Feb 5, 2026
Barbara Ann (Jordan) Lusk age, 81 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA. Born June 27, 1944 in Vero Beach, FL she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Bessie (Stone) Jordan. Barbara was a member of Dewy Rose Baptist Church and work with Davis floral for over 20...
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