Obituaries

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

Shirley Ann Jett

Shirley Ann Jett

Jul 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Jett, age 89 of Lavonia, GA passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hart Care Center. Born June30, 1936 in Atlanta, GA, Shirley was the daughter of the Late Sam and Florence (Lambert) Garmon. Shirley was of the Baptist Faith and work for several years as an Administrator with General Motors. 

In addition to her parents, Shirley is...

Bonnie Faye Broome Whitsel

Bonnie Faye Broome Whitsel

Jul 6, 2025

Bonnie Faye Broome Whitsel, age 88, wife to the late Homer Edward Whitsel, of 427 Flat Shoals Road Bowersville, GA 30516 passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born May 2, 1937, in the “Blackjack Community” of Westminster, SC she was the daughter of the late D.C. and Leila Honea Broome.

Bonnie was a life...

Tina Lott

Tina Lott

Jul 5, 2025

Mrs. Tina Joyce Wiessel Lott age 79 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at AnMed Health.

She was born March 1, 1946 in Atlanta, GA to the late Fred Carl Wiessel and Virginia Brown Wiessel. Tina was  a homemaker, loved quilting, baking and spending time with family and friends. She also was a member of Hart...

Lavonne Ruth Cole

Lavonne Ruth Cole

Jun 28, 2025

Ms. Lavonne Ruth Cole, age 80 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. Born on October 4, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late DeVon Cole and Constance Hagberg Mamalis. Lavonne was a avid reader who enjoyed her time on and around beautiful Lake Hartwell. She was employed with Delta Airlines with over...

Susan Hatcher

Susan Hatcher

Jun 28, 2025

Ms. Susan Diane Hatcher, age 60 of  2063 Raymond Anderson Road Elberton, GA 30635 passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born December 26, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Beverly Johnson Hatcher. 

Susan was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and was a member of...

William "Bill" Edward Shaver

William "Bill" Edward Shaver

Jun 27, 2025

Mr. William “Bill” E. Shaver, Age 55 of Lavonia, GA, formerly of Wisconsin; passed away unexpectedly at home on June 27, 2025.

Born October 7, 1969 in Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Edward and Carolyn Shaver. He also lived in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee. He had two daughters, Alana and Madalyn, and one grandchild, Leonora.

He enjoyed working as...

Henry Darby Watson

Henry Darby Watson

Jun 24, 2025

Henry “Darby” Watson

Henry “Darby” Watson, age 65, of Lavonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born October 25, 1959, in Royston, Ga. He was the son of the late Trantrell and Mary Ann (Atkinson) Watson.

Darby was dedicated to his community for numerous years serving his friends and neighbors in their time...

Alice Feaster Brown

Alice Feaster Brown

Jun 23, 2025

Mrs. Alice Bernice Feaster Brown, age 88 of Hartwell Georgia, passed away on June 23, 2025. 

She was born in Hartwell Georgia on December 12, 1936 to the late Mr. Hosea Lee Feaster and Mrs. Dollie Mae McCurry Feaster. She loved to talk about her Lord, helping others, her children and her cats. She enjoyed singing to her Lord. She also...

Jinju Kook

Jinju Kook

Jun 19, 2025

Mrs. Jinju Kook, age 85, passed away on June 19, 2025. Jin was born in Seoul, South Korea to Taejin Kim and Soun Ok Lee. Jinju was married to Man Soo Kook. She was preceded in death by her Father, Taegin Kim, Mother Soun Ok Lee, brothers, Jinhong Kim and Jinpad Kim.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Man...

Helen Crouch

Helen Crouch

Jun 14, 2025

Ms. Helen Paulette Myerholtz Crouch, age 66 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on June 14, 2025.

She was born on January 14, 1959 in Royston, Ga. She retired as an RN and received her BSN from Jefferson Davis College.

Left to cherish her memories are; her sons, Joshua and Matthew Crouch of Hartwell, Ga., and a grandchild. She was preceded in death...

Louise Ayers Rice

Louise Ayers Rice

Jun 9, 2025

Mrs. Nora Louise Ayers Rice, age 95 of Vanna Road in Royston, Ga., passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 30, 1929 to the late B.E. Ayers and Lessie Segars Ayers. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John J. Rice, brothers, Conyard, Virgil and Wade Ayers, son, and...

Adon Hoffman

Adon Hoffman

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. Adon J. Hoffman, age 64 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on June 9, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional.

He was born in Wilmington Delaware on June 28, 1960 to the late Mr. Edwin Hoffman and Mrs. Joan Odachowski Hoffman. He worked as a telecom engineer. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula Georgia. 

He was preceded in death...

Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Williams, age 70 passed away on June 3, 2025

He was born April 27, 1955 in Chamblee, GA and he had worked in retail and maintenance.

Left to cherish his memories are his fiance', Kristyna Churchill. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Denise Faulkner and Pam Williams.   

No services will be held.

Services entrusted to Coile and Hall...

Kenneth "Tat" Moore

Kenneth "Tat" Moore

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Wayne "Tat" Moore age 46 of Savannah Street in Hartwell, Ga., passed away June 3, 2025.

He was born November 1, 1978 in Anderson, S.C. He worked in textiles and was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Two o'clock from Coile and Hall Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial will...

Sandra Kaye Chastain

Sandra Kaye Chastain

Jun 1, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Kaye Chastain, age 72 of Royston Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. She was born on January 20, 1953 in Royston Georgia to the late Dan Manley and Virginia Starrett Manley. She worked as a CNA. She loved the Lord and read her Bible daily. In her free time she loved going thrifting. 

She was preceded in...

Breiana Danielle Johnson

Breiana Danielle Johnson

May 31, 2025

Breiana Danielle Carey Johnson, age 34 of Royston, Ga., passed away May 31, 2025.

She was born on July 20, 1990 in Athens, Ga. Breiana was a tattoo artist, artist and musician. She loved many forms of art, music genres and played guitar. She graduated from Foothills Education Charter High School. Most importantly, Breiana was a child of God.

Left to cherish...

James Rhinehart

James Rhinehart

May 31, 2025

Mr. James Floyd Rhinehart, age 75 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

He was born on February 14, 1950 in Lavonia, Ga., to the late Hall Rhinehart and Elizabeth Blackmon Rhinehart. He had worked in Security and with Walmart. He attended Bible  Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memories are;...

Malcolm Partain

Malcolm Partain

May 30, 2025

Mr. Eddie Malcolm Partain, age 78 of Hartwell, GA., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2025 at AnMed Health. He was born on December 17, 1946 in Elberton Georgia to the late Mr. BB Partain and Mrs. Ruth Partain. He worked as a forklift operator at Tenneco. He retired from the Hart County Convenience Center and was a member...

Danny Lord (Courtesy)

Danny Lord (Courtesy)

May 29, 2025

     With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danny Lee Lord a devoted husband, loving father, cherished papa, brother, and faithful friend. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2025 surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. 

Danny lived a life rooted in faith, music, and service. A proud Christian, he found...

Dorothy Jean Anderson

Dorothy Jean Anderson

May 28, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Goldenbogen Anderson, age 101 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away  peacefully on May 28, 2025 at the home of her grandson Michael & Kristin Habel in Carnesville, Ga. 

She was born on May 6, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter Karl Goldenbogen and Evelyn Vanetta Webb Goldenbogen. She was  a member of AM Vets where she was...