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Margie Lee Andrews
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Margie Lee Andrews, age 81, of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Born on August 26, 1944, in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Andrews and Lila Senkbeil Andrews. Margie was of the Baptist faith and became a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church early in life.
Margie was a devoted homemaker whose...
Sue Ann Blaylock
May 11, 2026
Mrs. Sue Ann Bryant Blaylock, age 87 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 11, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on January 11, 1939 in Royston, Ga., to the late Lowe J. Bryant and Odie Lee Parham Bryant. Sue was a divisional buyer for Belk and she loved gardening, arts and sewing. She...
Jean Weyer Zgraggen
May 9, 2026
Jean Weyer Zgraggen, a resident of Hartwell since 2009, has died at age 97 on May 9, 2026.
She was born on a farm in Washington Missouri on August 7, 1928, the sixth child of Henry and Anna Kopp Weyer. The family moved to St. Louis as she started her second year of high school.
Jean is a devout Catholic and was...
Baby Girl Daisy Pettys
May 8, 2026
Baby Girl Daisy Pettys daughter of Rosalynn Pettys and Juan Karlos Trujillo passed away on May 8, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.Daisy is preceded in death by her greatgrandparents Maria Isabel Perez, Belinda Bailey, and Ralph and Marian Wofford.Left to cherish her memory in addition to her parents is her grand parents Clement and Letha Pettys,. Oralia Sanchez...
Harry King
May 7, 2026
Mr. James Harry King Jr., age 54 of Royston, Ga., passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 at Emory St. Joseph Hospital.
Harry was born on June 3, 1971 in Atlanta, Ga. He worked with Royston LLC as a shipping clerk. He loved classic cars, drag racing, and he loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Pleasant...
Joseph William "Joe" Glidewell, III (Courtsey)
May 5, 2026
Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Glidewell, III, 76, of Thompson Drive, Elberton, husband of Jane Balchin Glidewell, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
An only child, Joe was born in Elberton on April 12, 1950, to Joseph William Glidewell, II and Christina Gomez Glidewell. He graduated from Elbert County High School in...
Teresa Ann "Rita" Wheeler
May 3, 2026
"We are confident, yes well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8. Ms. Teresa Ann Oglesby Wheeler of Hartwell, Ga. departed this life and entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2026, while being surrounded by her loving family. Affectionally known as "Rita", Teresa was a 1987 graduate of...
Otis Henry Rowland
May 1, 2026
Mr. Otis Henry Rowland, age 85 of Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026 at home.
He was born on June 26, 1940 in Hartwell, Ga., and retired from construction as a heavy equipment operator in Florida. He loved to build miniature house sets and was a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memory are; his...
Jerry Dwayne Little
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Jerry Dwayne Little, age 78, of Hartwell, GA, formerly of Abbeville, SC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born on May 13, 1947, in Royston, GA, Mr. Little was the son of the late Francis Little and Zelma Mae Moon Little. He was a proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1965, and...
James Ike O'Barr
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. James “Ike” O’Barr age 69 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. Born December 9, 1956, he was the son of the late John Edward and Ruth “Inez” (Madden) O’Barr. Ike was a member of Reed Creek Baptist Church. Ike enjoyed camping and fishing. Tending to his garden and feeding the birds and deer.
In addition to...
Diane Alice Bourn
Apr 27, 2026
Mrs. Diane Alive Bourn age 85 of Canon, GA passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Per Diane's wishes there are no formal services.
Services have been entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory of 333 E. Johnson St. Hartwell, GA 30643.
Vivian Marie Davis (Courtesy)
Apr 24, 2026
Vivian Marie Davis
Ms. Vivian Marie Davis, age 76, passed away on Friday April 24, 2026. A native of Calhoun Falls, SC. Marie was affectionately known to her family as "Ree". Marie was the daughter of the late Horace Jackson and Lila "Tiny" McClain Davis.
Survivors include her sister; Jackie Davis (John) McCurley; Niece Kelly C. Jordan; nephew; Josh (Katie) Carrington; great...
Joseph Robert Haessler
Apr 23, 2026
Joseph Robert Haessler 72, of Hartwell Georgia passed away April 23, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 30, 1954.
His wishes were to be cremated with no formal services.
A complete obituary will follow.
Mary Elizabeth Dansby
Apr 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Dansby, who left us peacefully on April 23, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on December 20, 1948, in Germantown, PA, Mary dedicated her life to caring for others, at the nursing home, her nurturing nature made a lasting impact on those she served.
Mary is survived by her four...
Nellie Hembree
Apr 22, 2026
Mrs. Nellie Mae “Kay” Hembree, age 94, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Anderson, South Carolina at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.
Born on May 18, 1931, in Hartwell, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Lewis Kay, Sr. and Naomi Elizabeth (Welborn) Kay. Nellie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Ken "Pee Wee" Jerome Gaines
Apr 17, 2026
Mr. Ken Jerome “Pee Wee” Gaines, age 64, of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 11, 1961, in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late Leroy Gaines and Jo Ann (Shiflet) Gaines.
At an early age, Ken attended Hart County Training School, Hartwell Elementary, Hart County...
Jerry Wayne Dawson
Apr 16, 2026
Mr. Jerry W Dawson, 83, of Hartwell, GA passed away Thursday, April 16 in Alpharetta GA.
Born on September 18, 1942, in Dunn, NC, Mr. Dawson was the son of the late Jessie Louise Houston and Virgil Penn Dawson. He graduated from Sumner High School, Greensboro, NC in 1960, president of his senior class. He continued his education at Guilford College...
Deanna Conley
Apr 15, 2026
Deanna Brown Conley age 74 of Bowman, Ga. passed away peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 15, 1951 to the late Nardin Brown and Joy Baker Brown. She was preceded in death by her brother Greg Brown.
She was a homemaker most of her life and loved spending...
Danny Raybon Shaw
Apr 15, 2026
Mr. Danny Raybon Shaw age 63 of Royston, Ga passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Eastanollee, GA, at the home of his daughter surounded by his family. Born May 19, 1962, in Elberton, GA he was the son of the late Raybon Shaw and Flora Mae (Brown) Shaw. Danny worked as a truck...
Dottie Ann Shelton (Courtesy)
Apr 12, 2026
Mrs. Dottie Ann Shipes Shelton, 68, of Fort Valley, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 in Bowers Cemetery.
Mrs. Shelton was a native of Ft. Polk, Louisiana and a member of the Baptist faith. She was a document clerk with the Allen Insurance Group in Ft. Valley, Georgia....
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