Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

James Erich Maiorana

James Erich Maiorana

May 27, 2025

Mr. James Erich Maiorana, age 77 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025 at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, Ga.

He was a native of Germany and retired as a mortgage loan officer. Most recently Jim had been employed with Home Depot in Hartwell. He loved to golf and volunteered at Victoria Bryant State Park. He was of...

Steve Sellers

Steve Sellers

May 24, 2025

Mr. Steve Allan Sellers age 44 of Hartwell Georgia passed away Saturday May 24, 2025.

He was born on July 18, 1980 in Toccoa, Ga. Steve was an electrical maintenance technician with Electrolux in Anderson, S.C. Steve enjoyed drag racing, dirt bike racing, drag cars, working on cars, camping, and hanging out with his friends. He was a member of Harmony...

Ben Woodson

Ben Woodson

May 21, 2025

Mr.  Bennie (Ben) Paul Woodson, age 56 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Hartwell Health and Rehab.

Ben was born on October 17, 1968 in Elberton, Ga. He loved going to wrestling and music. He attended River of Life Church.

Left to cherish his memory are; his mother, Charlene Wilson Woodson, sister, Tracey (Tommy) Thompson and...

Arthur Frankie Chastain

Arthur Frankie Chastain

May 19, 2025

Mr. Arthur Frankie Chastain, age 77 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025.

He was born on January 24, 1948 in Dewy Rose, Ga., to the late George and Annie Bella Littles Chastain. He retired from Milliken Corporation and loved his classic mustang cars and was an avid walker and loved spending time with his family especially...

Gloria Dean Willis-Gee

Gloria Dean Willis-Gee

May 17, 2025

Mrs. Gloria Dean Willis-Gee, age 60 of Hartwell Georgia, passed away peacefully in Seneca South Carolina. She was born on August 27, 1964 in Royston Georgia to the late Mr. Samuel Willis and Mrs. Willie Jean Mattox Willis. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Samuel Willis and Mrs. Willie Jean Mattox Willis,  husband Cedrick Gee, daughter Jennifer Gaines,...

Glenna Lenor Querry

Glenna Lenor Querry

May 17, 2025

Glenna Querry passed away May 17, 2025 at her vacation home on Lake Hartwell Ga. 

She was preceded in death by her father Grant Hughes her brother Rick and father and mother in-laws Robert and Virginia Querry. 

She is survived by her husband Greg and loving mother Lenore Hughes brother in-laws Dave, Brad and Mary Beth, Bryan and Mary. And a host...

James Wesley Teasley Sr.

James Wesley Teasley Sr.

May 11, 2025

Mr. James Wesley Teasley Sr., age 64 of Oneida, NY formerly of Royston, Ga., passed away May 11, 2025.

James was born on February 10, 1961 in Royston Ga to the late James and Audrey Teasley.. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1980 and attended Royston Grove Baptist Church. He accepted Christ at a young age. He loved his...

Barbara Webb

Barbara Webb

May 10, 2025

Ms. Barbara Webb age 75 of Gumlog Road in Martin, Ga., passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 at home.

She was born on July 12, 1949 in Clayton, Ga. to the late Lawrence Woodall and Evelyn Stancil. She loved spending time with her family and she was an avid reader. She was of the Christian faith. She worked as a...

Michelle Diane Blackwell

Michelle Diane Blackwell

May 9, 2025

Michelle Diane Blackwell, age 61 of Hartwell Ga, passed away peacefully at Anmed Hospital in Anderson on May 9, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1963 in Hartwell Ga  to the late John Blackwell Jr and Minnie Rucker Blackwell. She was a beautician by trade and was a devoted mentor and praise director at Christian Worship Assembly, bus monitor,...

Matthew Lee Sweazey

Matthew Lee Sweazey

May 8, 2025

Matthew Lee Sweazey, age 52 of Hartwell Ga, passed away on May 8, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1972 in Jackson MN.  He worked as a property manager and enjoyed fishing and model cars. He was of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Rhonda Lynn Sweazey, sons, Ryan Blake Sweazey of Hartwell, Spencer Bryant...

Joseph Richard Briggs

Joseph Richard Briggs

May 7, 2025

Mr. Joseph Richard Briggs, age 78 of Hartwell GA passed away at home on May 7, 2025 surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years Jeannie, three daughters and sons in law, Holli and Michael Kircher of Hartwell, GA, Betsy and Blake Zimmerman of Greenville, SC, and Jodie and Ryan Blacklock of Greenville,...

Yvonne Charlene Spearman

Yvonne Charlene Spearman

May 7, 2025

Philippians 4:6-7

Yvonne Charlene Spearman, age 62 of Hartwell GA, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 8, 1962 in Anderson SC to the late Theron McCollum and Doris Burton Spearman McCollum. She loved spending time with her family, cooking and enjoyed going to the dirt track to watch the races. She was...

Hayslee Beth Buchanan

Hayslee Beth Buchanan

May 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hayslee Beth Buchanan Born: April 13, 2025 Passed Away: May 6, 2025

Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of  beloved baby girl, Hayslee Beth Buchanan, who left this world far too soon. Though her time with us was brief, she brought immense love, joy, and hope into our lives.

She was preceded in death by...

Tamie Dianne Holbrook

Tamie Dianne Holbrook

May 6, 2025

Ms. Tamie Dianne Holbrook, age 63 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away May 6, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 18, 1961 in Royston Ga to the late Charles L Herring and Jo Ann Griffin. She worked as a master cosmetologist . She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family.

She was...

Thomas Ware

Thomas Ware

May 6, 2025

Mr. Thomas Van Ware, age 73 of Bowersville, Ga., passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025 at Brown Health and Rehab.

He was born on December 5, 1951 in Royston, Ga. to the late Mary Rachael Claridy Ware and Rufus Hoke Ware.

He was a diesel mechanic. Thomas was a loving grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rebecca...

Joshua Turner

Joshua Turner

May 3, 2025

Mr. Joshua R. Turner, age 50 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on May 3, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Chapel of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors. 

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

Seung Bok Lee

Seung Bok Lee

May 1, 2025

Mr. Seung Bok Lee, age 74 of Bowersville, Ga passed away on Thursday May 01, 2025 in Gainesville, Georgia.

His wishes were to be cremated. Services will be held at a later date.

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

Sheryl Mitchell

Sheryl Mitchell

May 1, 2025

Mrs. Sheryl Mitchell, age 66 of Lavonia, Ga. passed away peacefully at home on Thursday May 1, 2025.

Her wishes were to be cremated. Services will be held at a later date.

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

Brenda Harbin

Brenda Harbin

Apr 29, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Ray Harbin, age 70 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

She was born on September 14, 1954 in Royston, Ga., she retired from Berle Company in distribution. Brenda was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She loved arts and crafts and doing family geneaology.

Left to cherish her memory are; her parents, William and Carol...

Tommy Evans

Tommy Evans

Apr 27, 2025

Tommy Evans

Born December 22, 1945, Tommy passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 79, in the comfort of his home.

Tommy was the son of the late Wilbur and Ruby Evans. He was a loving husband to his wife of 59 years, Lynne Stratton Evans, and a devoted father to his only daughter, Cindy Evans Agnew. Tommy...