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William Thomas Cooper
Jun 25, 2026
Mr. William Thomas Cooper, age 72, of Bowman, GA, formerly Asheville, NC passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Born on May 2, 1954, in Asheville, North Carolina, William was the son of the late Arthur Lane Cooper and Edith Cooper. He was a hardworking man who spent much of his life in the transportation industry as a truck driver. William...
Janet Culver Gillette
Jun 24, 2026
Mrs. Janet Culver Gillette, age 69, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Born on November 15, 1956, in Winder, Janet was the beloved daughter of the late David Culver and Bonnie Culver. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered around faith, family, and the simple joys of life.
Janet...
Virginia Childs
Jun 24, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Brooks Childs, age 89, of Bowersville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Heardmont Health and Rehab in Elberton, Georgia.
Born on October 15, 1936, in Greensboro, Georgia, Virginia was the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin Brooks and Carrie (Carter) Brooks. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and...
Teresa Haggstrom (Courtesy)
Jun 22, 2026
Mrs. Teresa Ann Shaver Haggstrom, 67, of Green Acres Road, Elberton, wife of 40 years to the late David Arthur "Dave" Haggstrom, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence, as the result of a tragic lawnmower accident.
The eldest of four, Teresa was born in Anderson, SC on January 27, 1959, daughter of the late Ervin Louis...
Ruth Moore
Jun 16, 2026
Ms. Janie "Ruth" Moore age 88 of Hartwell, GA passed away early Tuesday Morning, June 16, 2026 at Hartwell Health and Rehab. Born Feburary 28, 1938 in Hartwell, GA she was the daughter of the late Wilton and Ethel (Holbrook) Moore. Ruth was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, and until her health...
Patrick Thayne
Jun 14, 2026
Patrick Leo Aloysius Thayne, 81, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026. He was a beloved husband, a devoted father, a proud veteran, and a man whose warmth, distinct talents, and sharp wit left an indelible mark on everyone he met.
Patrick, affectionately known as "Pat," was born in Binghamton, New York, on September 22, 1944. He grew...
Freddie Ann "Cooky" Glaze
Jun 14, 2026
Mrs. Freddie Ann Glaze "Cooky", age 67, of Hartwell, Georgia, entered into eternal rest during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 14, 2026.Born on May 2, 1959, in Hartwell, Georgia, Freddie was the beloved daughter of Annie Lucille McIntosh-Rayton and the late Luther Rayton.
She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, family, and friend whose life was defined by...
Joe Sorrow, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Joe "William" Sorrow, Jr. age 64, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.William was born on February 6, 1962 in Athens, GA to the late Joe Sorrow, Sr. and Mildred (Alewine) Sorrow. William was a of the Baptist faith and was a Heavy Equipment Operator.
In addition to his parents William is preceded in...
Roy Graham
Jun 6, 2026
Mr. Roy Graham, age 80 of Dewy Rose, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026 surrounded by his family. Roy was born on September 5, 1945 to the late Willie Graham and Alma Vincent Graham. Roy was a farmer all of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Cindy Haigood...
James Roach
May 31, 2026
Mr. James B. Roach, age 78, of Hartwell, GA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.
James was born November 16, 1947 in Canon, GA to the late Floyd Williams and Ether (Smith) Roach. James was an expert wheeler and dealer who could be found traveling to various sales.
In addition to his parents James...
Teresa Ann (Gissy) Mapp
May 31, 2026
Mrs. Teresa (Gissy) Mapp age 83 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Cartersville Crossing in Cartersville, GA. Born December 13, 1942 in Burbank, CA she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Gissy and Virginia Gertrude (Doyle) Gissy. Teresa was a Registered Nurse working as the Coordinator of Student Health Services at the University...
Calvin Linn Oliver
May 30, 2026
Mr. Calvin Linn Oliver age 86 of Hartwell, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Brown Health and Rehabilitation. He was the son of the late Ernest L. Oliver and Maranda Blakeney Oliver. He was born on September 23,1939. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was a faithful member until his...
Rebecca Lynne (Holbrook) Young
May 29, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca “Lynne” Young, age 68, of Chatsworth, Georgia, formerly of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Born on September 17, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Collie Davis Holbrook and Edna Mae Ginn Holbrook. Lynne devoted her life to education and the enrichment of young minds. She earned a Master's Degree...
Richard Alexander Drescher Sr.
May 28, 2026
Mr. Richard Alexander Drescher Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 28, 2026.
He was the son of the late Alexander Drescher and Esther Gillen Drescher. He was born on December 27, 1930. He was a retired truck driver. Richard served in the Air Force Reserves. He was of the Catholic faith, and he enjoyed watching the birds while...
Lawrence (Bubba) Allen Wilson Jr.
May 27, 2026
Mr. Lawrence (Bubba) Allen Wilson Jr. age 84 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026.
He was born on May 27, 1942 in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Lawrence Allen Wilson Sr. and Mary Evelyn Doles Wilson. He was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist of Hartwell, Ga.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63...
Alexis Breanna Moore
May 27, 2026
Ms. Alexis Breanna Moore, age 26, of Bowman, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born on February 15, 2000, in Royston, Georgia, Alexis was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose presence brought warmth and light to those fortunate enough to know her.Alexis was a hardworking young woman employed in the food service industry and was...
Jack Leroy Gidley
May 25, 2026
Mr. Jack Leroy Gidley, age 87, of Hartwell, GA entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2026 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.
He was the son of the Late Marvin Leroy Gidley and Grace Gateway Gidley. He was born on March 16, 1939 in Tacoma, WA. Jack has retired from the Rand Corporation where he worked as an audio...
Harold "Michael" Wood
May 25, 2026
Mr. Harold "Michael" Wood age 68 of Clarkesville, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2026.
There are no formal services scheduled at this time.
Services entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory of 333 E. Johnson Street Hartwell, GA 30643.
E. James “Jim” Reese, Jr.
May 25, 2026
E. James Reese, Jr “Jim” 83 of Blairsville, GA and Seminole, FL passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Blairsville Monday. Born in St Petersburg,Fl a 1961 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School in St Petersburg and a 1966 graduate of the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville, KY.
He was the owner of the E. James Reese Funeral Home...
Madison Nicole (Bulger) Martin
May 23, 2026
Mrs. Madison Nicole (Bulger) Martin, age 32, of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born on September 9, 1993, in Anderson, SC, she was the beloved daughter of Eddie and Deanne (Brown) Bulger.
Madison was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, while recently attending Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, GA....
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