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Donna Wheeler
Jul 26, 2026
Ms. Donna Elaine Wheeler, age 78 of Hartwell, GA., formerly of Anderson, SC, passed away July 26, 2026 at Hart Care Center surrounded by her family. Born May 15, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Rogers and Lois (Huntsinger) Rogers. Ms. Wheeler was an avid reader, writer, and was know for her freelance journalism...
Dr. Joseph Robbin "Joe" Clark, D.D.S.
Jul 26, 2026
Dr. Joseph Robbin “Joe” Clark, D.D.S., affectionately known as “PaPa Joe,” age 70, of Commerce, Georgia, passed away on July 27, 2026, at his home.
Born on June 21, 1956, in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, Joe was the son of Mrs. Patricia Ann Gault Clark and the late Delmar Clark Sr.
Joe attended the Emory University School of Dentistry and faithfully served...
Joel Blackwell
Jul 26, 2026
Mr. Joel Levisa Blackwell, age 65, of Athens, Georgia, formerly of Hartwell, GA passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 28, 1961, in Hartwell, Georgia, Joel was the son of the late Joel Blackwell and Hazel Johnson Blackwell. He spent much of his life in northeast Georgia and will be remembered for...
Janice Marie (Black) Alexander
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Janice Marie (Black) Alexander, age 68, of Elberton, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at her home.
Janice is survived by her nephew Jeremy Cleveland (Tiffany). Sister Judy Vickery, brothers James "Ed" Black, Donald "Wayne" Black (Lynne), and Tommy Black.
Janice is preceded in death by her husband David Alexander who passed just days prior. Parents Olin Black and...
Douglas Wayne Diegel
Jul 22, 2026
Mr. Douglas Wayne Diegel passed away on Wednesday July 22, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 5, 1942 to the late Lyle Irwin Diegel and the late Miriam Dorithy Kronau Diegel. Douglas worked for CSX railroad and later for Amtrak for a total of 35 years. He enjoyed bowling and loved spending time with...
Tony Dale Richardson
Jul 19, 2026
Mr. Tony Dale Richardson age 51, of Elberton, GA passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 15, 1975 in Hartwell, GA he was the son of Larry Richardson, and Janie Ruth (Brown) Duvall. Tony was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church where he deeply showed his love for the lord. Tony...
David Wayne Alexander
Jul 19, 2026
Mr. David Wayne Alexander, age 70, of Elberton, GA passed away on July 19, 2026 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Hartwell, GA to the late Frank Alexander and Margie (Cleveland) Alexander. Wayne was very handy around outdoor equipment, and thoroughly enjoyed working on everyone's lawn mowers. He most recently attended Cold Water Methodist Church.
In addition to...
William Steven "Steve" Evans
Jul 17, 2026
Mr. William Steven “Steve” Evans, age 56, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Born on May 4, 1970, in Monroe, Georgia, Steve was the son of Patricia Diane Hamilton Evans and the late James Evans. He worked in construction and was known as a talented construction foreman who could fix just about anything. In his free time,...
Annie Ruth Teasley
Jul 15, 2026
Ms. Annie Ruth Teasley age 83 of Hartwell, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her home. Born April 24, 1943 in Hartwell, GA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Rollie James and Mrs. Mozelle (Thornton) Teasley.
Ms. Teasley was a member of Flat Rock CME Church. She worked with the Hart County School System for 27...
Craig Allen Leepart
Jul 15, 2026
Craig Allen Leepart, 67, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026 after years of health challenges. While saying goodbye is never easy, those who loved him find comfort in knowing he is finally at peace.
Born in Port Huron, Michigan, Craig was the son of the late Gordon Everett Leepart and Ingara "Grace" Leepart. He was also preceded in death by...
William "Wolf" Ware
Jul 13, 2026
On Monday, July 13, 2026, as the final whistle was blown, Mr. William "Wolf" Ware age 65 of Lavonia, GA passed away at Grady Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born on October 15, 1960, in Toccoa, Georgia, William was the son of the late Theodore Ware and Annie Virginia Blackwell Ware. He built a successful career as an aerospace engineer,...
Robert Warren Shelton
Jul 10, 2026
Mr. Robert Warren Shelton, age 83, of Hartwell and Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
Robert was born in April 1943 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the late Eugene and Rusty Shelton.
An innovative businessman with an entrepreneurial spirit, Robert spent 25 years in the automobile industry before founding and operating two telephone calling...
Amoni Maryonna Scandrett
Jul 3, 2026
Infant Amoni Maryonna Scandrett passed away on Friday July 3, 2026. She is survived by her parents Chrishonna Jackson and Andropolis Scandrett. Surviving Siblings; Chaseton Rucker and Aja Thomas, Grandmothers Mary Hickman and Michelle Scandrett and a Grandfather Chris Jackson. She was pre deceased by her grandfather Keith Stowers.
There are no services planned at this time.
Services have been entrusted to...
Michele Annette (Yeagley) Boykin
Jun 28, 2026
Mrs. Michele Annette (Yeagley) Boykin, age 66, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Anderson, South Carolina.
Born on July 11, 1959, in Miami, Florida, Michele was the daughter of the late Clyde Yeagley and Jesse Vaughn Wallace. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose love for her family was evident in...
Eddie Padgett (Courtesy)
Jun 26, 2026
Edward Gilbert Padgett, born on July 12, 1949, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his residence in Elberton, GA. Eddie has joined his Savior in glory! He has reunited with his Father God Almighty and with his mother, father, and beloved sister who crossed over that River Jordan before him. There in paradise in our Lord’s loving embrace surrounded...
Todd Eric Winfield
Jun 25, 2026
Mr. Eric Todd Winfield, age 66 of Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 at Rainey Hospice House.
He was born November 3, 1959 in East Stroudsburg, PA and had a career as facilities engineer with the Department of Defense. Todd was an Eagle Scout and worked with the Boy Scouts for many years, he loved to fish and...
William Thomas Cooper
Jun 25, 2026
Mr. William Thomas Cooper, age 72, of Bowman, GA, formerly Asheville, NC passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Born on May 2, 1954, in Asheville, North Carolina, William was the son of the late Arthur Lane Cooper and Edith Cooper. He was a hardworking man who spent much of his life in the transportation industry as a truck driver. William...
Janet Culver Gillette
Jun 24, 2026
Mrs. Janet Culver Gillette, age 69, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Born on November 15, 1956, in Winder, Janet was the beloved daughter of the late David Culver and Bonnie Culver. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered around faith, family, and the simple joys of life.
Janet...
Virginia Childs
Jun 24, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Brooks Childs, age 89, of Bowersville, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Heardmont Health and Rehab in Elberton, Georgia.
Born on October 15, 1936, in Greensboro, Georgia, Virginia was the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin Brooks and Carrie (Carter) Brooks. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and...
Teresa Haggstrom (Courtesy)
Jun 22, 2026
Mrs. Teresa Ann Shaver Haggstrom, 67, of Green Acres Road, Elberton, wife of 40 years to the late David Arthur "Dave" Haggstrom, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence, as the result of a tragic lawnmower accident.
The eldest of four, Teresa was born in Anderson, SC on January 27, 1959, daughter of the late Ervin Louis...
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