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Jane Hurley
Oct 9, 2022
Eleanor "Jane" Krug Hurley, age 83 of Walnut Street in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Pruitt Health Toccoa.
She was born on January 7, 1939 in Berwick, PA to the late John Krug and Gustavia Zettle Krug. Eleanor retired from the medical field. She loved knitting, cooking, reading, teaching Bible class and loving her kids...
Michael Erwin Pufall
Oct 9, 2022
Michael Erwin Pufall, age 86 of Tahoe Drive in Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson, SC
He was born on February 4, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to the late August Pufall and Kathryn Altmeier Pufall. Michael was retired from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he was a professor. He proudly...
Claude William "Bill" Fulghum (Courtesy)
Oct 5, 2022
Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Claude William “Bill” Fulghum, age 81 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Mr. Fulghum was born in Canon, Georgia a son of the late Paul and Lettie Kelly Fulghum, was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Lucent Technology, and was a member of the Jefferson...
Bobby Carpenter (Courtesy)
Oct 2, 2022
Mr. Bobby Joe Carpenter, age 66, of Hazlehurst, died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Jeff Davis Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Hartwell, Georgia, Bobby graduated from Hart County High School Class of 1974, and attended Lee University in Cleveland, TN. He lived in Toombs County, Mount Vernon, and North Georgia before moving to Hazlehurst in 2009....
Jane Craft Brown
Oct 2, 2022
Mrs. Jane Craft Brown, age 77 of Hart Terrace in Hartwell, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her sisters home.
She was born in Hartwell, GA. to the late Walton Lucius Craft and Virginia Nell Pruitt Craft.
Mrs. Brown was retired from Tenneco Automotive where she worked for 48 years. She was of the Baptist faith....
Sharon Blassingame
Sep 29, 2022
Ms. Sharon Virginia Blassingame, age 66 of Gainesville, Ga., formerly of Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her home.
She was born on April 24, 1956 in Hartwell, Ga., to the late Connie Blassingame and Melvin Jones Blassingame. Sharon was a homemaker.
Left to cherish her memories are; her son, Hasan Jermain Blassingame of Hartwell, siblings, Edward...
Charles "Chip" Larry Dixon, Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
Mr. Charles "Chip" Larry Dixon, Jr., age 48 of Buford Carey Road, Hull, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Chip was born August 26, 1974 in Athens, GA to Larry Dixon of Athens, GA and Judy Morris Dixon of Hull, GA. He was of the Baptist faith and loved coaching softball....
Cedric "Satchamo" Martin
Sep 26, 2022
Mr. Cedric Juan Martin, age 62 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Cedric was born on December 25, 1959 in Hartwell. Cedric AKA Satchamo was self employed and had the best BBQ around. He loved his family dearly. He always said "It's about the family." "Good times and good food."
He...
Bettie Brank Maness
Sep 23, 2022
Mrs. Bettie Brank Maness, age 90, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home.
She was born on April 13, 1932 to the late Henry Samuel Brank Sr. and Annabelle Ponder Brank in Chester SC.
She was a retired teacher and attended Price Chapel Church of God.
Mrs. Maness is survived by her husband;...
Linda Spivey Finley
Sep 22, 2022
Ms. Linda Spivey Finley, age 81 of 65 Allie Campbell Road, Williamston, S.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born August 5, 1941 in Ashboro, N.C., to the late Wayne Spivey and Ruby Sheets Spivey. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Left to cherish her...
Wanda Bristol
Sep 21, 2022
Mrs. Wanda L. Abbey Bristol, age 65 of Pristine Cove in Hartwell, wife of Don Bristol, passed away on September 21, 2022 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital following a sudden illness.
Mrs. Bristol was born on February 6, 1957, in Atlanta, GA. to the late Newton Warren Abbey and Pauline Davidson Abbey.
She enjoyed spending time at home...
David (Daniel) Black
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. David (Daniel) Black, age 70 of Bowersville, GA passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at AnMed Health Medical Center.
He was born on May 9, 1952, in Elberton, GA. to the late Jack Black and Beatrice Pless Black. He was a contractor and of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Black is survived by his wife; Olivia (Tina) Funderburk...
Millard Craft
Sep 15, 2022
Mr. Millard Turner Craft, age 80 of 1649 Craft Road in Elberton, Ga., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
He was born on April 3, 1942 in Hart County to the late Mack A. Craft and Inez Adams Craft. He was a Diesel Mechanic, member of the International Union of...
Jeannette Bailey
Sep 15, 2022
Miss T. Jeannette Bailey, age 87 of Hartwell passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hart Care Center following declining health.
She was born on November 10, 1934 in Hartwell to the late Wake Monroe Bailey and Jessie Elease Walters Bailey. She was a banker before retiring. Jeanette loved to travel and was especially thankful for her trip...
Sidney "Sid" Adams (courtesy)
Sep 13, 2022
Sidney Gaines Adams, better known as "Sid", was born in Royston, Georgia on June 2, 1948. His childhood was spent in Hartwell, Georgia with his parents, Wade Neal Adams and Doris Guynell Bennett Adams, and sister, Robin Adams McNair, all of whom have preceded him in death.
A 1966 graduate of Hart County High School, he graduated from North Georgia...
Todd Carrell
Sep 10, 2022
Todd J. Carrell, 55, of North Port, FL, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Todd leaves behind his wife, Ellen (Murray) Carrell, his daughter, Hunter Lee Carrell, his step-daughter, Keeley Kenyon, his step-son, David Murray, his father and step-mother, Harry and Nancy (Barter) Carrell, his mother and step-father, Wanda (Howell) and Robert Nadeau, two brothers, Gregg Carrell and Heath...
Tony Buffington
Sep 10, 2022
Mr. Tony Ray Buffington, age 64 of N. Forest Avenue in Hartwell, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospice House, Watkinsville.
He was born on April 27, 1958 in Hartwell, Ga., to the late Eugene Buffington and Kathleen Lawrence Buffington. He was reared in the home of his grandparents, the late Albert and Rosa Lee Lawrence....
Stewart Dale Cleveland Sr.
Sep 5, 2022
Mr. Stewart Dale Cleveland, Sr., age 66 of Woodland Way in Dewy Rose, Ga., passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.
He was born on May 18, 1956, in Anderson, SC., to the late Herman Cleveland and Faye King Cleveland.
Mr. Cleveland was of the Baptist Faith and worked in manufacturing at Hartwell...
Bruce Collins
Aug 29, 2022
Mr. Bruce Edward Collins, age 60 of Lavonia, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at home.
He was born in Atlanta, GA. on July 15, 1962 to the late Peggy Joyce Phillips Cain.
Mr. Collins worked in construction as a painter and he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife;...
Emily Ray
Aug 25, 2022
Ms. Emily "Dinky" Turner Ray, age 65 of Hebron Road in Commerce, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at home.
She was born on April 29, 1957 in Elberton, GA. to Frances Casey and the late James W. Alexander.
She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.
Mrs. Ray is survived by her mother, children; Pamela (Louis)...
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