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Leon Wayne Butler
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. Leon Wayne Butler age 69 of Eastanollee, GA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He was born on July 16, 1956 in Ft. Payne, AL to the late Johnathan Rueben Butler and Juanella Ruth (McMahan) Butler. Mr. Butler was Truck Driver and was of the Baptist Faith. Leon loved riding motorcycles with his loving wife.In...
Kathleen Joanne (Matula) Guess
Apr 12, 2026
Mrs. Kathleen Joanne (Matula) Guess, age 82, of Comer, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehab.
Born on November 9, 1943 in Boyceville, WI., she was the daughter of the late Leslie Edwin Matula and Mary Ann Elizabeth (Myers) Matula.
Kathleen was a gifted music teacher with a deep love for the violin, a talent...
George William "Pie" Hunt
Apr 12, 2026
It is with both sorrow and joy that we announce the passing of George William "Pie" Hunt, who left this world on April 12, 2026, at the age of 93, at the John and Callie Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC. Born on May 19, 1932, in Elberton, Georgia, George dedicated his life to the art of transportation as a...
Alan Joseph Chandler (Courtsey)
Apr 9, 2026
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Lavonia, GA – Alan Joseph Chandler, 30, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Born on March 1, 1996, in Alpharetta, Georgia, Alan was the son of the late Kimberly Chandler. Alan was a proud Veteran of the United States Marines, serving his country in Iraq with honor and courage. He had a deep love for nature and found great...
Helen Bannister (Courtesy)
Apr 9, 2026
Helen Lou Phillips Bannister, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation.
Born December 23, 1941, in Honea Path, SC, she was the daughter of the late Harold Lamar Phillips and Essie Lou Gunnels Phillips. She was married for 64 years to her beloved husband, Dr. Wendell Ray Bannister until his death...
Brenda Harper (Courtsey)
Mar 30, 2026
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Brenda Harper was born on October 12, 1951, to the late Pearson "Pete" Harper and Mozelle Brown Harper. She departed this life on March 30, 2026, at her home.
Brenda attended Hart County Training School in Hartwell, Georgia. She had a nurturing spirit and was well-loved by her community and family. She loved to cook and dance. She would always say
"I...
Julie A Haley
Mar 29, 2026
Julie Ann Haley, age 54 of Hartwell GA, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 surrounded by her family at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens GA.
She was born on June 16, 1971 in Russellville, Kentucky to Harold Edward Allen and the late Judy Darlene Wilson Allen. Julie was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church where she served as...
Dean Howell
Mar 26, 2026
Mr. Wade Dean Howell, age 77 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 at Hartwell Health and Rehab. He was born on June 4, 1948 in Anderson South Carolina to the late Craft Howell and Nellie Mae Brady Howell. He worked for Dunlop and in later years enjoyed being an auctioneer. He loved the Lord and attending...
Mary Alice (Norton) Clark
Mar 23, 2026
Mary Alice (Norton) Clark, 76, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2026.
Born in Royston, Georgia, Mary Alice was the beloved daughter of the late Joe and Rozelle (Dickerson) Norton. She was a woman whose life was centered around love, devotion, and family.
Mary Alice was a devoted wife to her husband, James R. Clark, and...
Vivian (Smith) Toney
Mar 22, 2026
Vivian Smith Toney, 80, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation, two days after her 80th birthday.
Born on March 20, 1946, in Lavonia, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas “J.T.” Smith and Ella Mae Smith. She was a graduate of Lavonia High School and later studied at Anderson...
Marlene Lavon Bell
Mar 22, 2026
Marlene Lavon Bell, age 75, of Hartwell, Georgia, formerly of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehab.
Born in Belmont County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Eickleberry and Anna Lee Wheeler.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her siblings: Helen Barcroft, Louise Hennen, Carl...
Loutessue Teasley
Mar 20, 2026
Mrs. Loutessue (Johnson) Teasley, age 67, of Lavonia, Georgia, passed away peacefully in the late evening hours of Friday, March 20, 2026. Born on October 13, 1958, in Hartwell, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Henry Johnson and Mary Shirley McCurry Johnson.
Loutessue will be fondly remembered for her vibrant spirit, her athletic ability, and the joy...
Dr. Wendell Bannister (Courtesy)
Mar 17, 2026
Dr. Wendell Ray Bannister, age 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation.
Born October 27, 1942, in Anderson County, SC, he was a son of the late Robert Leon Bannister and Rebecca Vanadore Bannister. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Roger Whitmire and Roy McCoy.
Dr. Bannister was a graduate...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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