Obituaries

Brenda Harbin

Apr 29, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Ray Harbin, age 70 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Services are pending.

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

Tommy Evans

Apr 27, 2025

Tommy Evans

Born December 22, 1945, Tommy passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 79, in the comfort of his home.

Tommy was the son of the late Wilbur and Ruby Evans. He was a loving husband to his wife of 59 years, Lynne Stratton Evans, and a devoted father to his only daughter, Cindy Evans Agnew. Tommy...

John Henry Hill

Apr 26, 2025

Mr. John Henry Hill. age 72 of Elberton, GA., passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home.

He was born April 11, 1953 in Royston, Ga. to Nobaly Fowler Norris and Tommy Norris. He was a truck driver and a carpenter. John Henry enjoyed spending time with his family helping raise his grandkids.

Left to cherish his memories are :...

Aaron Bryant

Apr 24, 2025

Mr. Aaron Bryant, age 75, of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on April 24, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, Ga.

He was born on December 30, 1949 in Royston, Ga., and was a sandblaster in the granite industry. He attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. Aaron enjoyed his chickens, going to the mountains and spending time with his grandkids. He proudly served in...

Katherine Earl

Apr 23, 2025

Ms. Katherine Earl, age 77 a Toccoa, Ga., resident passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 14, 1948 in Lavonia, Ga. She worked as greenhouse laborer and a member of Living for the Kingdom International Ministries.

Funeral services for Katherine will be held on Tuesday,...

Steven Hunter

Apr 14, 2025

Mr. Steven Bernard Hunter, age 55 of Royston Georgia, passed away April 14, 2025. 

He was born August 7, 1969 to Steven William Hunter and the late Shirley Ann Hunter. He was employed by Linde Weimann where  he was a dedicated worker. He last attended church at St. Mary's in Royston, Ga. He was one of the biggest Georgia Bulldog fans...

Robert Samms

Apr 14, 2025

Mr. Robert Anthony Samms, age 77 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully at this home on April 14, 2025.

He was born on November 6, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Harry Robert Samms and Dorothy Hawn Samms. Robert had been a diesel mechanic instructor, sold life insurance and installed flooring. His proudest moment was serving his country in the...

Phil Vickery

Apr 9, 2025

Mr. Phil D. Vickery, age 81 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Son of the late Asa Garfield Vickery and Sara Louise Vickery. He was born in the Shoal Creek Community.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Betty Jordan and brothers, Jack and Jerry Vickery. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara...

Donald Johnson

Apr 8, 2025

Donald Johnson, age 72 of Seneca South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. He was born on January 12, 1953 in Lavonia Georgia to the late Bob Higgambottom and Fannie Mae Johnson. He worked at Duke Power in the Nuclear Power division. He was a very technical person skilled in...

Floyd Shealer

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Floyd Shealer, age 60 of Lavonia Georgia, unexpectedly passed away at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital on April 6, 2025. 

Funeral service will be held on April 12, 2025 at 11:00 am at New Light Baptist Church located at 208 New Light Church Road, Lavonia Georgia 30553. Burial will follow at the New Light Baptist Church Cemetery. 

On-line condolences and words...

Russell Helmandollar

Apr 5, 2025

Russell Lee Helmandollar, age 72, of Hartwell, GA formally from Cyclone, WV. passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on February 20, 1953, in Welch, WV. He was the son of Walter and Betty Jane Helmandollar.

Russell was a coal miner and member of the UMWA. He was a founding member...

Christy Holsopple

Apr 3, 2025

Christy Shantae Burtch Holsopple, 47 of Royston, Ga born on February 17,1978, passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus on April 3, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. She was a graduate of North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville Ga. Christy attended Gateway Believers Fellowship in Carnesville GA.

She was preceded in the death of her mother Kathy Delois...

Anthony Nathaniel Tanner

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Anthony Nathaniel Tanner, age 75 of Gainesville, Ga., passed away April 3, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

He was born August 27, 1949 in Gainesville, GA., to the late Nathan Tanner and Mabel Stephens Tanner. He enjoyed family time, especially with his grandkids. He was a Baptist by faith.

Left to cherish his memories are; his wife, Martha Sosebee Tanner,...

Pauline Seigler

Apr 3, 2025

Mrs. Eunice Pauline Moon Seigler, age 90 of Bowman, Ga., passed away on April 3, 2025 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Bowman, Ga., on January 21, 1935 to the late Harvey Moon and Nancy Rousey Moon. She was a homemaker and attended Corinth Congregational Holiness Church. She loved spending time with family and cooking.

Left to cherish her memories...

John Owsiany

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. John Owsiany, Jr., age 66 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on April 1, 2025 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

He was born on May 8, 1958 in New York to the late John Owsiany, Sr., and Delores Cade Owsiany. He worked with GDOT and attended Hartwell First Methodist Church. John was a member of Hartwell VFW Post 8076, loved fishing,...

Robert Bussard

Mar 28, 2025

Robert Woodrow Bussard Jr, age 80 of Elberton Ga, passed away on March 28, 2025 at his home. He worked as a sign builder and attended Beulah Pentecostal Church.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Trammell Bussard, daughter, Lori Chaney of West Virginia, and sister Mary Lee Brahnam of Maryland, two grandchildren Abagail Rose Riddler, Mollie...

Patricia Harrell

Mar 27, 2025

Patricia Harris Harrell, born on March 27, 1938, passed from this life to her eternal home with Jesus on her 87th birthday, March 27, 2025. She passed away peacefully at Roper St Francis hospital in Charleston SC surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in Macon GA to the late Arthur Harris and Patricia Lilly Harris.

Pat is survived by...

Lilli Perdue

Mar 25, 2025

Lilli Marlene Schick Perdue, age 83, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Hartwell, GA.

She was born on November 6, 1941 in Wurzburg, Germany, to Heinrich Schick and Elizabeth Schick.

Lilli married George Perdue. The couple had two children, Ronnie K Perdue of Marion SC and Judith P. Marett.

She is survived by George Perdue - spouse, her son, four grandchildren and...

Sherry Lee Goddard

Mar 23, 2025

Sherry Lee Wilson Goddard, age 63 of Hartwell Ga, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1961 in Hartwell Ga to the late Carey Wilson and Joyce Sanders Wilson.

She held many jobs in life, but nothing was more impactful than her job as a mother. She enjoyed crafting, enjoyed car racing, a mother to...

Nancy Marie White

Mar 23, 2025

Nancy Marie White, age 76 of Hartwell Ga, passed away on March 23, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1948 in Little Chute, WI. She was a dog breeder and was of the Catholic faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur William White, her parents, Harold and Lillian, and daughter Carrie N. White.

Her wishes were to be...