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

Sharon D. Eades

Sharon D. Eades

Mar 17, 2026

Evangelist Sharon Denise Smith Eades, age 62, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, South Carolina. Born on October 15, 1963, in Augusta, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late L.C. Smith and Thelma (Thornton) Smith.

Sharon was raised in Ruckers Grove Baptist Church and later joined New Hope...

Donice Melvin Nicholson Jr.

Donice Melvin Nicholson Jr.

Mar 15, 2026

Donice Melvin Nicholson Jr., 64 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away peacefully at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday March 15, 2026. He is the son of the late Donice Melvin Nicholson Sr. and the late Sandra Sue Haney Foster. He is survived by his five children: Crystal Dawn Cash (Daniel) of Conyers, Cory Melvin Nicholson (Maritza Grabiella) of Covington, Bradley...

Lynda Varsallona

Lynda Varsallona

Mar 14, 2026

Ms. Lynda Johnson Varsallona, age 80 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Rainey Hospice House.

She was born September 28, 1945 in Royston, Ga., to the late Claude Johnson and Connie Dockery Johnson. Lynda was an LPN and treasured her time taking care of patients over the years at Hart County Hospital and she was...

Theresa Evans

Theresa Evans

Mar 14, 2026

Mrs. Theresa Greenway Evans, age 78, of Elberton GA, passed away on March 14, 2026 at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation. 

Born on April 8, 1947 in Elberton, Georgia to the late Quinton Greenway and Launa Craft Greenway. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Carroll Greenway and one grandchild Blake Evans. Theresa was retired from...

Johnny Bryan Clark

Johnny Bryan Clark

Mar 13, 2026

Johnny Bryan Clark, 55, of Hartwell, GA. went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2026. Johnny was born on March 20, 1970, in Decatur, GA, at DeKalb General Hospital to the late John Aubrey Clark and Carol Davis Clark South. His drive and talent for baseball led him to outstanding catching performances for the Parkview High School...

Candice Allison Alexander

Candice Allison Alexander

Mar 11, 2026

Candice Allison Alexander age 45 of Hartwell Ga. passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1980 in Anderson South Carolina. She is the daughter of Margaret Massey Vassar and the late Billy Frank Morrison. 

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband Michael Kevin Alexander, and a brother Nick Vassar. 

Candice...

Angela Denise Smith

Angela Denise Smith

Mar 9, 2026

Mrs. Angela Denise Smith, age 63 of Dewy Rose, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.  Born in Elberton Georgia to the late Mr. Robert Dunn, Jr. and Patricia (Nunn) Nelms on July 17, 1962 in Elberton Georgia, she worked as a server in the food service industry. 

Angela is survived by two son's Casey and...

Raymond Woolard

Raymond Woolard

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. Raymond F. Woolard, age 76 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away on March 5, 2026.

Mr. Woolard was cremated and no service will be held.

Services are entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.

Ronnie Joe Stancil

Ronnie Joe Stancil

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. Ronnie Joe Stancel, age 74 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on March 5, 2026.

Services are pending.

Service are entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.

Claude Dooley

Claude Dooley

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. Claude Anthony Dooley, age 69 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Prisma Health- Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC. 

Born January 6, 1957 in Pensacola, Fl. He was the son of the late Claude Solomon Dooley. Claude worked with Lowes Home improvement store in the later part of his life. Claude Loved Fishing, Flowers and...

Albert H. Anderson

Albert H. Anderson

Mar 3, 2026

Mr. Albert Henry “Candy Man” Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia.

Born on September 6, 1934, in Abbeville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Henry Anderson and Lizzie Mae (Johnson) Anderson. Albert was a faithful attendee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Albert was known by...

Henry John Sturm Jr.

Henry John Sturm Jr.

Feb 23, 2026

Mr. Henry John Sturm, Jr. age 82 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side. Born August 1, 1943 in Newark, Nj he was the son of the late Henry John Sturm, Sr. and Emma Margaret (Broedell) Sturm . Henry retired after 27 years of serving his country in...

Mark Keown

Mark Keown

Feb 23, 2026

Mark Eugene Keown, age 61, of Elberton, GA passed away on February 23, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mark loved spending time with his father and enjoyed fishing. Mark is preceded in death by his mother Mary (Welborn) Keown. Mark is survived by his father Norbert Autry Keown and brother David Keown. There are no formal services at...

Sandra Phillips

Sandra Phillips

Feb 19, 2026

Ms. Sandra Anita Phillips, age 67 of Bowersville, Ga., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at home.

Born on November 22, 1958 in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Hugh Dorsey Bowen and Bessie Chandler Bullock Bowen. She was a CPA Assistant, and she enjoyed old movies, board games, reading and spending time with family. Sandra was a Christian. 

Left to...

Mark Stewart Wood

Mark Stewart Wood

Feb 18, 2026

Mr. Mark Stewart Wood, age 71 of Comer, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at his home. Born February 28, 1954 in Royston,GA he was the son of the late Roy Wood, Sr. and Bessie (Scarboro) Wood. 

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Roy Wood, Jr., Patsy Wood Black, ands Jean Wood. 

There...

Mary "Peggy" Magdalene Lovelace

Mary "Peggy" Magdalene Lovelace

Feb 17, 2026

Mrs. Mary “Peggy” Magdalene (Carver) Lovelace passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 27, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Clarke and Eva Mae (Hill) Carver. Peggy was a cloth inspector in the textile industry. She will be remembered by her family for her home cooking, love of...

Melba Dawn Conrad

Melba Dawn Conrad

Feb 17, 2026

Ms. Melba Dawn (Kendrick) Conrad age 60 of Gainesville, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA following a brief illness. Born February 8, 1966, in Union Springs, AL. she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Kendrick.

In addition to her parents Melba is preceded in death by her sister...

Olivia Funderburk Black

Olivia Funderburk Black

Feb 15, 2026

Olivia (Funderburk) Black age 71 of Bowersille, GA passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, GA. Born March 29, 1954 in New Orleans, LA she is the daughter of the late Jim and Judy (Collins) Funderburk. Olivia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

In addition to her parents Olivia is...

Melissa Deann Hardmon

Melissa Deann Hardmon

Feb 14, 2026

Ms. Melissa Deann Hardmon age 41 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born July 9, 1984 in Hartwell, GA she was the daughter of Thomas L. Hardmon and the Late Anna Denise (Burton) Hardmon. Melissa joined Norman Grove CME Church and song on the choir for a while....

Brenda Joyce Crocker

Brenda Joyce Crocker

Feb 11, 2026

Mrss. Brenda Joyce (Risner) Crocker, age 77, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehab.

Born on April 20, 1948, in Fair Play, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Edward “Streak” and Ellen (Holcomb) Risner.

Brenda dedicated over forty years of faithful service as a Distribution Clerk with Dunlop, where her...