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James Roach
May 31, 2026
Mr. James B. Roach, age 78, of Hartwell, GA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
James was born November 16, 1947 in Canon, GA to the late Floyd Williams and Ether (Smith) Roach. James was an expert wheeler and dealer who could be found traveling to various sales.
In addition to his parents James...
Teresa Ann (Gissy) Mapp
May 31, 2026
Mrs. Teresa (Gissy) Mapp age 83 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Cartersville Crossing in Cartersville, GA. Born December 13, 1942 in Burbank, CA she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Gissy and Virginia Gertrude (Doyle) Gissy. Teresa was a Registered Nurse working as the Coordinator of Student Health Services at the University...
Rebecca Lynne (Holbrook) Young
May 29, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca “Lynne” Young, age 68, of Chatsworth, Georgia, formerly of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Born on September 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Collie Davis Holbrook and Edna Mae Ginn Holbrook. Lynne devoted her life to education and the enrichment of young minds. She earned a Master's Degree...
Richard Alexander Drescher Sr.
May 28, 2026
Mr. Richard Alexander Drescher Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 28, 2026.
He was the son of the late Alexander Drescher and Esther Gillen Drescher. He was born on December 27, 1930. He was a retired truck driver. Richard served in the Air Force Reserves. He was of the Catholic faith, and he enjoyed watching the birds while...
Lawrence (Bubba) Allen Wilson Jr.
May 27, 2026
Mr. Lawrence (Bubba) Allen Wilson Jr. age 84 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026.
He was born on May 27, 1942 in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Lawrence Allen Wilson Sr. and Mary Evelyn Doles Wilson. He was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist of Hartwell, Ga.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63...
Alexis Breanna Moore
May 27, 2026
Ms. Alexis Breanna Moore, age 26, of Bowman, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born on February 15, 2000, in Royston, Georgia, Alexis was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose presence brought warmth and light to those fortunate enough to know her.Alexis was a hardworking young woman employed in the food service industry and was...
Madison Nicole (Bulger) Martin
May 23, 2026
Mrs. Madison Nicole (Bulger) Martin, age 32, of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born on September 9, 1993, in Anderson, SC, she was the beloved daughter of Eddie and Deanne (Brown) Bulger.
Madison was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, while recently attending Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, GA....
Jack Leroy Gidley
May 25, 2026
Mr. Jack Leroy Gidley, age 87, of Hartwell, GA entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2026 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.
He was the son of the Late Marvin Leroy Gidley and Grace Gateway Gidley. He was born on March 16, 1939 in Tacoma, WA. Jack has retired from the Rand Corporation where he worked as an audio...
Calvin Linn Oliver
May 30, 2026
Mr. Calvin Linn Oliver age 86 of Hartwell, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Brown Health and Rehabilitation. He was the son of the late Ernest L. Oliver and Maranda Blakeney Oliver. He was born on September 23,1939. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was a faithful member until his...
Harold "Michael" Wood
May 25, 2026
Mr. Harold "Michael" Wood age 68 of Clarkesville, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2026.
There are no formal services scheduled at this time.
Services entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory of 333 E. Johnson Street Hartwell, GA 30643.
E. James “Jim” Reese, Jr.
May 25, 2026
E. James Reese, Jr “Jim” 83 of Blairsville, GA and Seminole, FL passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Blairsville Monday. Born in St Petersburg,Fl a 1961 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School in St Petersburg and a 1966 graduate of the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville, KY.
He was the owner of the E. James Reese Funeral Home...
Debbie Sue Alexander
May 21, 2026
Mrs. Debbie Sue Alexander, age 55, of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born on December 30, 1970, in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Alexander and Fannie Elizabeth Brown Alexander.
Debbie worked as a Machine Operator in the manufacturing industry for many years. She was known for her outgoing personality and was truly...
Reba Coile Hudgens
May 20, 2026
Mrs. Reba Coile Hudgens, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home in Hartwell, Georgia. Born on September 26, 1931, in Danielsville, Georgia, she was the daughter of Enoch Poke and Katie Lee McKinney Coile. Reba was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where she taught youth Sunday School. In her senior years, she...
Johnny Swaney
May 19, 2026
Mr. Johnny Swaney, who many knew and loved riding his bicycle through the town of Hartwell for years, has passed away at the age of 76 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on May 19, 2026.
He was born on August 27, 1949 in Anderson SC to the late Clifford Swaney and Louise Bloom Swaney. He worked as a truck driver for...
Winford Thomas "Tom" Riddell
May 18, 2026
Mr. Winford Thomas "Tom" Riddell age 64 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at his home.
There are no formal services scheduled at this time.
Services have been entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory of 333 E. Johnson Street HArtwell, GA 30643
Xavier James Curtis King
May 13, 2026
Mr. Xavier James Curtis King age 27 of Charleston, SC passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on October 27, 1998 in Bremerton, WA he was the son of the late Robert King and Tiffany Ann Segovia. Xavier was an avid outdoorsman who particularly loved hiking and fishing. He enjoyed video games and riding his Dune buggy in his...
Wilma Gean Brown
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Wilma Gean Brown age 70 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Born March 26, 1956 in Hartwell, GA she was the daughter of the late William H. Norman and Georgia RosaLee (Brown) Norman. Wilma was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She found joy in Gardening, Cooking, and and...
Hilda Rose King
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Hilda Rose (Robinson) King age 63 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at McCormick Post Acute. Born November 12,1962 in Ashville, NC she was the daughter of the late Sam L. and Hannah Elberta (Roberts) Robinson. Hilda loved reading her bible.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her Husband Jimmy Larry...
Margie Lee Andrews
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Margie Lee Andrews, age 81, of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Born on August 26, 1944, in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Andrews and Lila Senkbeil Andrews. Margie was of the Baptist faith and became a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church early in life.
Margie was a devoted homemaker whose...
Sue Ann Blaylock
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Sue Ann Bryant Blaylock, age 87 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 11, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on January 11, 1939 in Royston, Ga., to the late Lowe J. Bryant and Odie Lee Parham Bryant. Sue was a divisional buyer for Belk and she loved gardening, arts and sewing. She...
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