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Local Obituaries for Hartwell, GA, Hart County & Surrounding Areas

Shelby Danielle Haynie

Shelby Danielle Haynie

Jul 13, 2025

Miss Shelby Danielle Haynie, age 16 of Royston Georgia, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 13, 2025. 

She was born in Anderson South Carolina to Mr. Ronnie "Keith" Haynie and Amber Lea Patterson Argo. She loved animals, spending time with family and friends, and riding dirt roads. 

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ronnie Dale...

Keith Owen Bryson

Keith Owen Bryson

Jul 13, 2025

Mr. Keith Owen Bryson, age 66 of Hartwell, Ga passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his residence. Born March 27, 1959, in Anderson, Sc he was the son of the late Horace and Joyce (Reed) Bryson.

Keith was of the Baptist faith and retired from the textile industry.

Keith is survived by his loving wife...

Alice Sullivan

Alice Sullivan

Jul 12, 2025

Ms. Alice P. Sullivan, age 92 of Elberton, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Nancy Hart Nursing Center.

Services are pending.

Services entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell,

Candace Hendrix

Candace Hendrix

Jul 12, 2025

Candace Renee (Pierce) Hendrix

Mrs. Candace Renee Pierce Hendrix, age 61 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home with her family by her side. Born March 13, 1964, in Elberton, Ga, she was the daughter of Gene Pierce and Barbara Lusk. Candace will be greatly me missed by those she loved particularly her grandchildren.

Candace is...

Steven Clayton Nix

Steven Clayton Nix

Jul 10, 2025

Steven Clayton Nix, age 56 of Danieslville, GA passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born January 17,1969 in Athens, GA he was the son of Elaine Hill Nix and the late Harold Nix. Steven was a Lead Technician with Reliance, a lover of fishing, Nascar, and the WWE Wresting. 

Steven...

Walter "Terry" Strickland

Walter "Terry" Strickland

Jul 10, 2025

Walter "Terry" Strickland, age 58, of Canon, GA passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born October 14, 1966 in Fort Myers, FL., he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Sue (Peeples) Strickland. Terry was avid lover of the outdoors and particularly liked fishing. He was a family man and loved his children and grandchildren dearly. 

In...

Peggy Mercado

Peggy Mercado

Jul 9, 2025

Ms, Peggy Lisa (Watkins) Mercado, age 55,of Salem, SC, formerly of Elberton, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Prisma Health- Oconee Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born October 23, 1969 in Elbert County, GA she was the daughter of Mildred (Martin) Watkins and the late Delmar Watkins.

Peggy was a homemaker, where she tenderly and gently...

Dr. Robert Techo

Dr. Robert Techo

Jul 8, 2025

Dr. Robert “Bob” Techo, age 94, of Gainesville, GA, formerly of Hartwell, GA passed away peacefully on the afternoon of July 8, 2025, at 4:45 PM at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Gainesville, GA. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Bob lived a full and remarkable life marked by dedication, curiosity, and kindness.

Born on January 1, 1931, in...

Pat Sullivan

Pat Sullivan

Jul 7, 2025

SULLIVAN – Patricia (Humphrey) Sullivan, age 68, of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 20, 1956, in Waterbury, CT, Pat lived in Connecticut for 30 years before embracing the warmth of Georgia. Throughout her life, she was cherished as a devoted wife, mother, sister, cousin, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter, friend,...

Shirley Ann Jett

Shirley Ann Jett

Jul 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Jett, age 89 of Lavonia, GA passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hart Care Center. Born June30, 1936 in Atlanta, GA, Shirley was the daughter of the Late Sam and Florence (Lambert) Garmon. Shirley was of the Baptist Faith and work for several years as an Administrator with General Motors. 

In addition to her parents, Shirley is...

Bonnie Faye Broome Whitsel

Bonnie Faye Broome Whitsel

Jul 6, 2025

Bonnie Faye Broome Whitsel, age 88, wife to the late Homer Edward Whitsel, of 427 Flat Shoals Road Bowersville, GA 30516 passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born May 2, 1937, in the “Blackjack Community” of Westminster, SC she was the daughter of the late D.C. and Leila Honea Broome.

Bonnie was a life...

Tina Lott

Tina Lott

Jul 5, 2025

Mrs. Tina Joyce Wiessel Lott age 79 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at AnMed Health.

She was born March 1, 1946 in Atlanta, GA to the late Fred Carl Wiessel and Virginia Brown Wiessel. Tina was  a homemaker, loved quilting, baking and spending time with family and friends. She also was a member of Hart...

Lavonne Ruth Cole

Lavonne Ruth Cole

Jun 28, 2025

Ms. Lavonne Ruth Cole, age 80 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. Born on October 4, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late DeVon Cole and Constance Hagberg Mamalis. Lavonne was a avid reader who enjoyed her time on and around beautiful Lake Hartwell. She was employed with Delta Airlines with over...

Susan Hatcher

Susan Hatcher

Jun 28, 2025

Ms. Susan Diane Hatcher, age 60 of  2063 Raymond Anderson Road Elberton, GA 30635 passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born December 26, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Beverly Johnson Hatcher. 

Susan was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and was a member of...

William "Bill" Edward Shaver

William "Bill" Edward Shaver

Jun 27, 2025

Mr. William “Bill” E. Shaver, Age 55 of Lavonia, GA, formerly of Wisconsin; passed away unexpectedly at home on June 27, 2025.

Born October 7, 1969 in Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Edward and Carolyn Shaver. He also lived in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee. He had two daughters, Alana and Madalyn, and one grandchild, Leonora.

He enjoyed working as...

Henry Darby Watson

Henry Darby Watson

Jun 24, 2025

Henry “Darby” Watson

Henry “Darby” Watson, age 65, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born October 25, 1959, in Royston, Ga. He was the son of the late Trantrell and Mary Ann (Atkinson) Watson.

Darby was dedicated to his community for numerous years serving his friends and neighbors in their time...

Alice Feaster Brown

Alice Feaster Brown

Jun 23, 2025

Mrs. Alice Bernice Feaster Brown, age 88 of Hartwell Georgia, passed away on June 23, 2025. 

She was born in Hartwell Georgia on December 12, 1936 to the late Mr. Hosea Lee Feaster and Mrs. Dollie Mae McCurry Feaster. She loved to talk about her Lord, helping others, her children and her cats. She enjoyed singing to her Lord. She also...

Jinju Kook

Jinju Kook

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Jinju Kook, age 85, passed away on June 19, 2025. Jin was born in Seoul, South Korea to Taejin Kim and Soun Ok Lee. Jinju was married to Man Soo Kook. She was preceded in death by her Father, Taegin Kim, Mother Soun Ok Lee, brothers, Jinhong Kim and Jinpad Kim.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Man...

Helen Crouch

Helen Crouch

Jun 14, 2025

Ms. Helen Paulette Myerholtz Crouch, age 66 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on June 14, 2025.

She was born on January 14, 1959 in Royston, Ga. She retired as an RN and received her BSN from Jefferson Davis College.

Left to cherish her memories are; her sons, Joshua and Matthew Crouch of Hartwell, Ga., and a grandchild. She was preceded in death...

Louise Ayers Rice

Louise Ayers Rice

Jun 9, 2025

Mrs. Nora Louise Ayers Rice, age 95 of Vanna Road in Royston, Ga., passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 30, 1929 to the late B.E. Ayers and Lessie Segars Ayers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John J. Rice, brothers, Conyard, Virgil and Wade Ayers, son, and...