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

Blondene Denise Teasley

Blondene Denise Teasley

Oct 1, 2023

Blondene Denise Teasley, age 61, of Carnesville passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

She was born on July 8, 1962 in Royston to the late Mr. Amos Teasley and Gerlene Drinkard Teasley.  She attended Truth of the Word Church and was an avid Alabama Football fan. She enjoyed doing work with her church in the food ministry...

Richard Lebedin

Richard Lebedin

Sep 28, 2023

Mr. Richard Gerald Lebedin, age 84 of Woodlake Landing in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at home.

He was born on June 21, 1939 in Lowell, MA to the late John Lebedin and Yvette Banville Lebedin D'Onofrio. He was crew chief in the U.S. Air Force, an accountant, a builder of homes, motels and apartments...

Dennis Bailey

Dennis Bailey

Sep 23, 2023

Mr. Dennis Michael Bailey, age 71 of Walters Road in Lavonia, Ga., passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at home.

He was born on March 10, 1952 in Fairplay, S.C., to the late William Luther Bailey and Eva Mae Hill Bailey. Dennis was a truck driver and loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and mowing his lawn. He was a...

Howard Franks, Jr.

Howard Franks, Jr.

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Howard C. Franks, Jr., age 80 Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at home.Preceded in death by his parents, Howard C. Franks, Sr. , Florence Kingsmill Franks, his daughter, JoAnn Franks Brockington and granddaughter, Celeste Tumminello. Survived by his loving wife, Natalya; sister: Lorraine Keyser; daughters: Leslie Bell (Tommy), Leigh Hanhart (Kevin) and Karen Imbraguglio;...

Donald Vaughn

Donald Vaughn

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. James Donald Vaughn, age 76, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023 at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.

He was born in Royston, GA to the late Mr. Lindsay Vaughn and Mrs. Elizabeth Holcomb Vaughn. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Director. He worked...

Charles Randall Harold

Charles Randall Harold

Sep 18, 2023

Charles Randall Harold, father and grandfather, passed away at his home on September 18, 2023, at age 70.

He was born on May 9, 1953, to the late Charles William Harold and Marie Orr Harold. He grew up in and loved Madison, GA, where as a child he delivered papers and continued on to become a Morgan County high...

Betty Joyce Cook

Betty Joyce Cook

Sep 14, 2023

Mrs. Betty Joyce Wigley Cook, age 84 of Bowersville, Ga., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Marietta, GA on February 22,1939  to the late Henry Clay Wigley and Kate Story Wigley. She was a member of Canon Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was a talented artist, loved...

Kenneth Wilder

Kenneth Wilder

Sep 10, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Wilder age 51 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023.  

He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 20, 1972 to the late Delores Brisco.  He was well loved by the community in Hartwell Ga where he worked at the local Huddle House. Kenny was known for always greeting everyone with a smile and willingness...

Gilbert Gray

Gilbert Gray

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. Gilbert Gray, age 66, passed away peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional on September 5, 2023.

He was born in Elberton, Ga on February 4, 1957 to the late Mr. William Henry Gray and Mrs. Virginia Mary McCall Gray. He worked in the poultry industry. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking and spending time with his...

Monica LeAnne Brown

Monica LeAnne Brown

Aug 30, 2023

Monica LeAnne Brown, age 43, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023.

She was born on December 15, 1979 in Anderson, SC to Johnny Brown and Shelby Jean Little. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and worked as a nail tech.

Left to cherish her memories are her parents; Johnny and Vickie Brown, parents Dwayne and...

Chevis "Jimmy" Dutton

Chevis "Jimmy" Dutton

Aug 30, 2023

Mr. Chevis James "Jimmy" Dutton, age 60 of B. Bailey Road in Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

He was born on July 16, 1963 in Anderson, S.C. He was truck driver and worked with Lake Foods. He was of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish his memories are; his mother,...

Eula Ree Maxwell Tate

Eula Ree Maxwell Tate

Aug 30, 2023

Mrs. Eula Ree (Maxwell) Tate age 75 of 138 Opal Street Extension, Hartwell GA passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023 at Upstate Hospice.

She was born on May 22, 1948 to the late Mr. Talmadge (Coot) Maxwell and the late Mrs. Emma Sue Blackwell Maxwell.  She was a homemaker and a member of Ruckers Grove Baptist Church and attended...

Arthur Allen

Arthur Allen

Aug 27, 2023

Mr. Arthur Lee Allen, age 77 of Allen Orsley Road in Dewy Rose, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at home with his loved ones at his bedside.

He was born on June 11, 1946 in Hartwell Ga to the late Ulysses Allen and Evelyn Ruth Wilkins Allen. He was a welder with Royston LLC. He was...

Diane Hill

Diane Hill

Aug 20, 2023

Mrs. Gloria Diane Hill, age 70 of New Prospect Road in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born on July, 1, 1953 in Duluth, GA to the late Ed Biggers and Evelyn Hewatt Biggers.  She retired from Brookdale Assisted Living. She loved horses, gardening, cutting grass and was an animal lover....

Patsy Dodds

Patsy Dodds

Aug 18, 2023

Ms. Patsy Merrell Dodds, age 95 of Martin, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home.

She was born on January 23, 1928 in Birmingham, AL to the late Cecil Elgin Merrell and Dovie Huckabee Merrell. She retired as a Mortgage Banker and she loved gardening and cooking.

Left to cherish her memories; daughters, Celia Maddox...

Ricky Hopkins

Ricky Hopkins

Aug 18, 2023

Mr. Ricky Morris Hopkins, age 64 of Greater Hope Road in Martin, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 at home.

He was born on September 20, 1958 in Carnesville, Ga., to the late J.N. Hopkins and Doris Fowler Hopkins. He was self employed and loved working on automobiles and woodworking. He was of the Baptist faith.

Left...

Rosalie Golden

Rosalie Golden

Aug 14, 2023

Miss Rosalie Golden, age 82 of Toccoa, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023 at home.

She was born on February 2, 1941 in Newington, CT to the late Charles Golden and Jenny Olisky Golden. Rosalie was retired  from the Insurance Industry.

She is survived by her sister, Judith Golden of Toccoa, Ga. She was preceded in death...

Bradley Eaves

Bradley Eaves

Aug 12, 2023

Mr. Bradley Steven Eaves, age 60 Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2023 at his home.

He was born on August 20, 1962 in Hartwell to the late Dalford Eaves and Edna Mae Hall Eaves. He was a welder in manufacturing and of the Baptist faith. Bradley enjoyed fishing and collecting Arrowheads.

Left to cherish his memories...

Peggy Norton

Peggy Norton

Aug 12, 2023

Ms. Peggy Bailey Norton, age 81 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

She was born on April 8, 1942 in Hartwell to the late Mack Bailey and Mary "Mutt" Haley Bailey. Peggy was a child care provider in earlier years and later provided care to the sick and elderly. She was a member of Reed...

Janice Feltman Taylor

Janice Feltman Taylor

Aug 11, 2023

Janice Feltman Taylor, age 82 of Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

She was born on June 11, 1941 in Fairplay, SC to the late Robert Stewart Feltman and Lilah Matheson Feltman.  She was a retired high school teacher with Franklin County Schools and loved gardening, square dance...