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Bob Schlager
Nov 14, 2023
Mr. Robert "Bob" Paul Schlager, age 62 of Willow Lane in Lavonia, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on October 12, 1961 and had a career in chemical sales and he was of the Catholic faith.
Left to cherish his memories are; his father, Charles...
Dianne Adams
Nov 11, 2023
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, Mrs. Dianne Brewer Adams passed peacefully from her earthly labors and the joy of eternal life began.
She was born June 16, 1960, in Hartwell, GA to the late John Albert and Mattie Lee McIntosh Brewer. She was nurtured in a home of love and family values.
Dianne was united in marriage to Calvin...
Marlene Little
Nov 7, 2023
Mrs. Marlene Mary Blazek Little, age 90 of Shady Hills Road in Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at home.
Marlene was born on July 7, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James Blazek and Elizabeth Schmidt Blazek. She was owner and operator of a pub in Florida and a Catholic by faith.
Left...
Billy Ross, Jr.
Nov 6, 2023
Mr. John William (Billy) Ross, age 66 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at NEGA Medical Center, Gainesville.
He was born on August 29, 1957 in Greenville, S.C., to the late John William Ross, Sr., and Joan Fortner Ross. He was a Logistics Manager at Lockheed Greenville. He enjoyed boating and Clemson Football. He was of...
Kimberly Chandler
Nov 5, 2023
Ms. Kimberly Chandler, age 54 of Lavonia, passed away on November 5, 2023.
She was born on July 14, 1969 in Milledgeville, GA to the late Mr. Billy Chandler and Mrs. Mary Francis (Pointer) Satterfield. She worked in telecommunications customer service for AT&T. She enjoyed reading, watching movies and spending vacations at Panama City Beach.
Left to cherish...
Marian Rapsis
Oct 31, 2023
Marian “Bup” Rapsis, 96, peacefully passed on to her Heavenly Home on October 31, 2023. Thank You Jesus!
She was born and raised in Athol, Massachusetts and received her Physical Education Degree from Sargent College. She met the love of her life, Hank, taught “P.E.” and became the proud Mother of four great kids, Steve, Marta, Joanne and Dan....

Robert Dylan Maxwell
Oct 28, 2023
Mr. Robert Dylan Maxwell, age 31 of Cade Street in Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
He was born April 29, 1992 in Houston, TX. He was a welder with Kubota Industries and of the Catholic Faith and he loved spending time with his family.
Left to cherish his memories are; his mother, Justine Stasiak, stepfather, Richard...
Brooks Preacher
Oct 28, 2023
Mr Brooks Connor Preacher, Jr age 81 of Mt Olivet Road in Hartwell, GA passed away peacefully Saturday October 28th at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. He was born June 8, 1942 in Milwalkee, WI to Lt Colonel Brooks Connor Preacher and Grace Littleton Preacher.
He grew up in Virginia and after graduation from Mclean High school attended Bob Jones University...
Ronald Richardson
Oct 27, 2023
Mr. Ronald Wesley Richardson, age 72 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Brown Health and Rehab.
He was born on June 5, 1951 in Elberton, Ga., to the late Heyward Richardson and June Willis Richardson. He had worked in textiles and maintenance and was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. He served in...
Jean Phillips
Oct 23, 2023
Mrs. Shelby Jean King Phillips, age 85, of Fred King Rd. Hartwell, passed peacefully into Jesus arms on Monday, October 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 8, 1938 in Hartwell to the late Fred King and Lucille Jordan King. She worked in the garment industry and was co-founder of Phillips Plumbing and Appliance Company...
Harry Gene Griffin
Oct 22, 2023
Mr. Harry Gene Griffin, age 82 of Martin GA, passed away at his home on October 22, 2023.
He was born on April 11, 1941 in Hartwell. He was a well known brickmason and woodworker all of his life. He was a man who loved his family.
Harry is preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years,...
Reba Rayton
Oct 22, 2023
Ms. Reba Lois Rayton, age 70 of Reynolds Street in Hartwell, Ga., passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023.
She was born on June 13, 1953 to the late Sarah Roebuck in Hartwell Ga. She spent her time for many years as a caregiver and in her spare time enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and doing puzzles. She...
Gail Eberhart
Oct 19, 2023
Mrs. Gail Eberhart, age 79 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at Anmed Medical Center on October 19, 2023.
She was born on November 12, 1943 in Guyton, GA to the late Mr. Horace Eberhart and Mrs. Ollie Jean Ayers Eberhart. She was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church and attended Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a child...

Vernon Cooke
Oct 17, 2023
Mr. Vernon T. Cooke, age 77 of Norman Road in Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional.
He was born on January 30, 1946 in Hartford, CT to the late Vernon C. Cooke and Katherine Camlin Cooke. He was retired from engineering and loved to swim, hike and watch Youtube. He attended Abundant Life Baptist...
Drucy Dickerson
Oct 14, 2023
Mrs. Drucy McGee Dickerson, age 86 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Brown Health and Rehab.
She was born July 1, 1937 in Canon, Ga., to the late Strawder McGee and Lottie Shiflett McGee. Drucy was a farmer and member of Bethesda Methodist Church. She was former president of Hart County Cattlemen's Association and...
Barbara J. Baker
Oct 14, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Jean Williams Baker, age 82 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at AnMed Health.
She was born April 12, 1941 in Corcoran CA to the late Leonard Cornelius Williams and Flossy Lee Lawson Williams. She was a pharmacy technician, loved to cross stitch, do crossword puzzles, work in flower gardens and spend time with her...
Jimmy Shaw
Oct 11, 2023
Mr. James " Jimmy" Shaw, age 73 of Collins Road in Lavonia, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023
James Lanham Shaw of Lake Hartwell, GA, better known to his many, many friends and family members as Jimmy, Jim, or Uncle Jimmy, passed away in the late hours of Wednesday October 11th after a long and determined...
Patrick Zuniga
Oct 10, 2023
Mr. Patrick Joseph Zuniga, age 68 of Cedar Lane in Hartwell, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Patrick was born on March 18, 1955 in Wesleco, TX to the late Antonio Zuniga and Mayme Alice Smith Zuniga. He was a painter and carpenter. He loved Jesus, fishing, hiking, camping, and playing guitar. He was a long-time resident of Langhorne, Pennsylvania...
Jodi Cummings
Oct 9, 2023
Ms. Jodi Lyn Cummings, age 48 of Hartwell, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at AnMed Health.
She was born in Framingham, MA on July 23, 1975. She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her daughters Hailey and Kristiannah Cummings.
Left to cherish her memories are her spouse, Donald...
James Teasley
Oct 7, 2023
Mr. James Charles Teasley, age 65 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
He was born on February 2, 1958 in Goldmine, GA to the late Amos Teasley and Girlene Drinkard Teasley. He attended Truth of the Word Church where he served as a deacon and choir member. He was a member of the gospel group,...
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