Obituaries

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

Gail Gentry

Gail Gentry

May 13, 2023

Ms. Carol Gail Pierce Gentry, age 57 of Colbert, Ga., passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional.

She was born on May 19, 1965 in Athens to the late Edward Pierce. In early years she started a CB Club and she was a member of New Town Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Shane Ricks

Shane Ricks

May 10, 2023

Mr. Tommie Shane Ricks, age 50, of 15 Hammond Court, Winterville, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 10. 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional.

He was born on November 3, 1972 in Anderson, S.C., to the late Dorsey Ricks and Nell Hackett Ricks. He was a maintenance technician and attended Price Chapel Church of God.

Left to cherish his memories are;...

Robert Lundberg

Robert Lundberg

May 2, 2023

 

Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Lundberg, age 88 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away on May 2, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital Athens.

He was born on October 25, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John Lundberg and Annabelle Jordan Lundberg. He retired as a Tool and Die maker. Bob was a founding member of the Hartwell Arts Center...

Mickey Lynn Reed

Mickey Lynn Reed

May 1, 2023

MIss Mickey Lynn Reed, age 46 of Hartwell, GA.  passed away peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional on Monday, May 1, 2023.

She was born on February 2, 1977 in Hartwell to the late Charles Reed and Peggy Darnell Reed. Mickey loved to draw, family time, and when she was a teen she loved baton. She was a member of Cornerstone...

Ray Goodwin

Ray Goodwin

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. Ray Alvin Goodwin, age 39 of Toccoa, GA., passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

He was born on May 2, 1984 in Hartwell. He was employed in the lumber industry.

Ray is survived by; his mother, Jenny Harbert Goodwin of Toccoa, Ga., siblings, Jesse Goodwin and Sara Jordan, both of Toccoa, Ga. He...

Mike McSwain (Courtesy)

Mike McSwain (Courtesy)

Apr 28, 2023

William Michael McSwain Sr. (Mike) of Myrtle Beach SC went to be the Lord on Friday April 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at home.

Born June 9, 1943 in York, SC he was the son of the late William Ernest McSwain and Mary Allene Nivens McSwain. He was a graduate of Toccoa High School, Toccoa, GA and...

Betty Sue Skelton

Betty Sue Skelton

Apr 23, 2023

Mrs. Betty Sue Kay Skelton, age 95 of Vanna, GA, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 23, 2023, at The Veranda in Carnesville.  

She was born on November 20, 1927 in Oakwood, GA to the late Viola Winn Kay and Toombs Hodges Kay. She was a homemaker and a member of Royston United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her...

Roselyn McCormick

Roselyn McCormick

Apr 18, 2023

Ms. Roselyn Bignes McCormick,  age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Hartwell Health and Rehab.

A Funeral Mass and burial will be held in Walden, N.Y.

Local services have been entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.

Ricky Roberts

Ricky Roberts

Apr 15, 2023

Mr. Ricky Roberts, age 63 of Cade Street in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

He was born on May 22, 1960 in Pickens, SC to the late Johnny Marcus and Christine Coley Marcus. For employment, he was a Tree Surgeon.

He is survived by eight siblings.

At his request he will be cremated and no...

Phyllis Alexander

Phyllis Alexander

Apr 9, 2023

Mrs. Phyllis Elaine Sayer Alexander, age 62 passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 suddenly at her Deep Creek Cove home in Clarkesville, Ga.

She was born on June 20, 1960 in Hartwell to the late Joe Dalton Sayer. Phyllis was a housekeeper at a camping resort. She loved camping, working in her flower garden and loved her family....

Larry Ray Brown

Larry Ray Brown

Apr 6, 2023

Mr. Larry Ray Brown, age 75 of 177 Pearwood Road in Royston, Ga., passed away on April 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born on May 7, 1947 in Elberton, Ga., to the late Dowell Brown and Hattie Mae Dutton Brown. He worked in the construction industry and of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish his memories are; his...

Lessie Walker

Lessie Walker

Apr 5, 2023

 

Mrs. Lessie Vee Simpson Walker, age 83, of Hartwell passed away.  On April 5, 2023, the Lord decided her pain and suffering was over. It was time for her to come home. She departed her life in the comfort of her home. She was married to her husband, Johnny Walker, for over fifty years until he passed away in...

William David Farmer

William David Farmer

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. William David Farmer, age 59, of Bowman, GA., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and friends following a short battle with cancer.

He was born on April 10, 1963, to the late Horis J. Farmer and Shirley Harris Farmer, in Anderson, SC. David was employed with Cobb Vantress. He loved hunting, fishing,...

Hazel Welborn

Hazel Welborn

Apr 4, 2023

Ms. Hazel Jann Jordan Welborn, age 86 of Melody Lane in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 26, 1937 in Hartwell to the late Lesher Jordan and Buiest Motes Jordan. Hazel was a well known business woman and was co-owner of Greer Furniture Company for many...

Bonita Allen

Bonita Allen

Apr 2, 2023

 

Bonita Sue Allen formerly of Gainesville, GA died on Sunday April 2nd, 2023 at The Veranda in Carnesville GA.

Ms. Allen was born on January 26th, 1951 to the late John David & Erline Gums Allen.

Bonita was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her life. She loved music,...

Frances Faulkner

Frances Faulkner

Apr 1, 2023

Mrs. Frances Bowers Faulkner, age 85 of Mt. Olivet Road in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at NHC Healthcare, Anderson, S.C.

She was born April 27, 1937 in Hartwell to the late Seaborn Ellis Bowers and Lillie Carnes Bowers. Frances was a homemaker and member of Reed Creek Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memories are;...

Richard "Larry" Ward

Richard "Larry" Ward

Mar 31, 2023

Mr. Richard "Larry" Ward, age 68 of Hartwell, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Born on February 28, 1955 to the late Robert M. Ward and Elizabeth Turner Smith, Mr. Richard "Larry" Ward was of the Baptist Faith and worked as a salesman for an ice company.

Mr. Richard "Larry" Ward is preceded in death by his parents.

He...

Arnold Parham

Arnold Parham

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. Arnold Edward Parham, age 89 of Parham Road in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 at home.

Born on April 3, 1933 in Easley, South Carolina to the late Howard A. Parham and Martha Payne Parham, Mr. Parham was an electrician and farmer. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from The National Guard. He...

John "Johnny" Robinson Jr.

John "Johnny" Robinson Jr.

Mar 27, 2023

Mr. John "Johnny" Jasper Robinson Jr., age 72 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at AnMed Health Medical Campus.

Born on March 28, 1950 to the late John Jasper Robinson and Hytha Mae Todd Osborne in Anderson, SC,. Johnny worked at Hartwell Company a number of years and was  a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church....

Tracy Joe Ward

Tracy Joe Ward

Mar 26, 2023

Mr. Tracy Joe Ward, age 56 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at AnMed Health Medical Campus.

He was born on December 5, 1966 in Elberton, Ga., Tracy was employed with Nestle Purina in Hartwell and attended Rock Branch Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchild, Kingston.

Left to cherish...