Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Donald "Don" Kenneth Turner

Donald "Don" Kenneth Turner

Sep 22, 2026

Mr. Donald Kenneth "Don" Turner age 65 of Dewy Rose, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, GA.

Don was born on January 25, 1961 in Connecticut. Don is survived by his son Kenneth Turner. Stepdaughter Amber Elliott and 13 grandchildren.

There are no formal services scheduled at this time. 

Services have been entrusted...

Roy "Adam" Gentry

Roy "Adam" Gentry

Sep 18, 2026

Mr. Roy "Adam" Gentry, age 45, of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia.

Born on June 30, 1981, in Royston, Georgia, he was the son of Tammy (White) Gentry and the late Robbie Gentry.

Adam was a loving father, and cherished family member who found his greatest joy in spending time...

Pat Mann McCollum

Pat Mann McCollum

Sep 15, 2026

Patricia “Mimi Pat” Mann McCollum, age 89, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by “her girls,” the beloved family members who cared for her with the same tenderness and devotion she showed throughout her life.

Born on September 1, 1937, in Hart County, Georgia, Pat was the daughter of the late...

Tyler Gene "Cotton" Preston (Courtesy)

Tyler Gene "Cotton" Preston (Courtesy)

Sep 9, 2026

Tyler Gene “Cotton” Preston, 30, of Roswell, Georgia, formerly of Hartwell, Ga.,  passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2026.

Though Tyler spent parts of his childhood in several places, Hartwell, Georgia, was where he truly came of age and the place he considered his hometown. He attended Hart County Public Schools beginning in middle school and continuing through high school, forming...

Horace Ellis Mewborn

Horace Ellis Mewborn

Sep 12, 2026

Horace Ellis Mewborn age 74, of Hartwell, GA passed away on Saturday September 12, 2026 with his loving wife of 43 years by his side. He was born on September 5, 1952 to the late Clifford Mewborn and Pauline James Mewborn. Horace worked in manufacturing most of his life. He loved the Lord with all his heart. He is survived...

Doris Patten

Doris Patten

Sep 10, 2026

Ms. Doris Mildred Crider Patten, age 85 passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026.

At this time no formal services are scheduled.

Services entrusted to Lake Hartwell Cremation Service, 383 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.

Rondal Booth Morrison Jr.

Rondal Booth Morrison Jr.

Sep 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rondal "Ron" Booth Morrison, Jr.

Rondal "Ron" Booth Morrison, Jr., 51, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Georgia.

Ron was born on November 21, 1974, in Elberton, Georgia, to the late Rondal Booth "Ronnie" Morrison, Sr. and Annette Moore Morrison. He was the grandson of Mimie Lee...

Elaine Terrill (Rogers) Mosley

Elaine Terrill (Rogers) Mosley

Sep 5, 2026

Mrs. Elaine Terrill (Rogers) Mosley, age 79, of Martin, GA passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by those who loved and care for her. Elaine was born on October 6, 1946 in Greenville, SC to the late Robert Rogers and Maudie Lillian (Wilson) Rogers. 

Elaine was of the Church of God Faith and was a home...

James Herman Johnson

James Herman Johnson

Sep 4, 2026

Mr. James Herman Johnson, age 62, of Lavonia, Georgia, was call to eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2026. Born January 1, 1964, in Hartwell, Georgia, he was the son of the late James Henry Johnson and Mary Shirley (McCurry) Johnson.

James worked as a medical courier and was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed the simple...

Lois Irene (Cox) Bales

Lois Irene (Cox) Bales

Sep 4, 2026

Mrs. Lois Irene (Cox) Bales, age 83, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by those she loved.

Born on April 9, 1943, in Jefferson, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Robert Cox and Josie Mae (Robinson) Cox.

Lois was a kindhearted soul who was always smiling. She enjoyed life's simple...

Cynthia Elizabeth West

Cynthia Elizabeth West

Aug 24, 2026

Cynthia West passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at 1:01 AM. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Kathleen Pfeiffer of Elberton, GA, and Carey Williams of Vidalia, GA. 

Cynthia treasured the simple, beautiful things in life. She found immense joy in crafting, family time, and cheering on her beloved Georgia Bulldogs. Her passion for butterflies reflected...

Marion Carol Quick

Marion Carol Quick

Sep 3, 2026

Mrs. Marion Carol Long Quick, age 71 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026 surrounded by her family. 

She was born in Wiesbaden Germany on April 27, 1955 to the late William Long and Lucy Smith Long. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting. She was a very giving & caring person with a great sense of...

John Daniel Hoffmann

John Daniel Hoffmann

Sep 1, 2026

Mr. John Daniel Hoffmann, age 62, of Elberton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at his home.

Born on November 24, 1963, in Atlantic, Iowa, John was the son of the late Eugene and Alice Hoffmann.

John was a devoted and loving husband, the proudest dad, "your favorite person in the world" type of guy. He found happiness in the...

Keith Miness Macris

Keith Miness Macris

Aug 31, 2026

Mr. Keith Miness Macris, age 59, of Royston, GA passed away on August 31, 2026 at his home. Born September 17, 1966 in Elberton, GA. Keith was a avid outdoorsman who enjoyed Camping, Fishing, and Hunting.

Keith is survived by his mother Mary Macris. Son Keith Macris, Daughter Amanda Dunn. Sisters; Kellie (Johnathon) Adaskin, Kim (Joey) Driver, and Kristy Macris. Grandsons...

Keith Singer Walker

Keith Singer Walker

Aug 30, 2026

Keith Singer Walker of Lavonia, Ga. passed away on Sunday August 30, 2026. Keith wanted to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Services have been entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory, 333 E. Johnson St. Hartwell, Ga. 30643

Jose Lopez

Jose Lopez

Aug 28, 2026

Mr. Jose Sergio Lopez, age 60 of Royston, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 5, 1966 in Estacion Manual, Mexico to the late Selestino Lopez and the late Paula Lopez. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Della Renea Lopez, children; Kayla Hill (Ronald) of...

Oscar Franklin Knighton, Jr.

Oscar Franklin Knighton, Jr.

Aug 28, 2026

Mr. Oscar Franklin Knighton, Jr., age 84 of Athens Street in Hartwell, Ga., passed away at home on August 28, 2026.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from Hartwell First Methodist Church. 

Please make donations in his memory to the Bowers Fund at Hartwell First Methodist Church, 200 E. Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643...

Larry Curtis Brown

Larry Curtis Brown

Aug 26, 2026

Mr. Larry Curtis Brown age 56 of Bowersville, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born July 27, 1970 he was the son of Mary Etta (Goodwin) Brown White and the late Larry Ray Brown. He was a talented sheet rocker and a member of Destiny Fellowship Church. He loved his family and...

Mary Jane Culbreath Hardy

Mary Jane Culbreath Hardy

Aug 25, 2026

Mary Jane Culbreath Hardy (Hutcheson), a native of Columbia County, Georgia, daughter of Eddie Stevens Culbreath and Geneva Quattlebaum Culbreath, entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026 at The Tignall House, in Tignall, Georgia.

Mary, is survived by her 4 children: James R. Hardy, Thomas B. Hardy, Diana (Hutcheson) Bland and Myra (Hutcheson) Grigg; 10 grandchildren: John...

Sandy Moore

Sandy Moore

Aug 23, 2026

James Sanford "Sandy" Moore, age 79, of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 31, 1946, in Hartwell to the late Ralph Henry Moore and Ethel Gaines Moore.

Sandy retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a Civil Engineer after more than 35 years of dedicated service....