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

Gladys La'Faye Harris

Gladys La'Faye Harris

Aug 26, 2024

Gladys La'Faye Cooper Harris, from Pelzer SC, left this world suddenly on Aug 26, 2024 in Bowman Georgia where she lived. 

Faye's story began on November 4, 1966, the twin of Gayla Cooper. They were born in Greenville SC to Harold and Sara Cooper. After graduating from Palmetto High School, Faye went off to cosmetology school to chase her dreams. Faye...

Wayne Berrong

Wayne Berrong

Aug 25, 2024

Mr. Wayne Oneil Berrong, age 86 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024.

A native of Kannapolis, NC he was born on November 19, 1937 to the late Monroe and Myrtie Chambers Berrong. Wayne graduated from UGA with a BS degree and worked in the chemical business as a production manager. He was a Baptist by faith.

Left to...

Gail Sanders King

Gail Sanders King

Aug 21, 2024

Gail Sanders King, loving wife of Ronnie King, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2024 at the age of 64. She was born in Hart County to Mrs. Barbara Ann Yeargin Sanders and the late Charlie Howard Sanders. She was a homemaker and enjoyed time with her loved ones and gardening. She was a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church.

She...

Georgeanna White

Georgeanna White

Aug 20, 2024

Ms. Georgeanna Vollmer White, age 81 of Dewy Rose, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at home.

She was born February 13, 1943. Georgeanna spent over 35 years in real estate.

Left to cherish her memories are; her daughter, Dawn Ross of Dewy Rose, Ga., siblings, Elton "Bud" Hall of Greenville, S.C., and Sarah Hand of Phenix City, AL....

Andrew Teasley

Andrew Teasley

Aug 10, 2024

Mr. Clayte Andrew Teasley, age 70 of Ridge Road in Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully early Saturday morning,  August 10, 2024 at home with family at his side.

Andrew was born on July 13, 1954 in Anderson, S.C., to the late James Verlyn Teasley and Clara Stamey Teasley. He retired from Auto Zone as a truck driver with 25 years of...

Barron Hendrix

Barron Hendrix

Aug 9, 2024

Mr. Joseph Barron Hendrix, age 83 of Royston Highway in Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024 following a brief illness.

He was born August 16, 1940 in Royston, Ga. Barron was employed in the grocery business as a meat cutter. He loved gardening, tinkering and cooking. He was a member of Goldmine Church of God and proudly...

Tina Marie Bazemore

Tina Marie Bazemore

Aug 8, 2024

Tina Marie Bazemore, age 61 of Elberton Ga, passed away on August 8, 2024.

She was a homemaker and beloved mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. 

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Amanda Cox of Elberton and a grandchild Charlie Cox. 

Her wish was to be cremated and there will be a memorial service held at a later...

Hazel Virginia Dickerson

Hazel Virginia Dickerson

Aug 7, 2024

Ms. Hazel Virginia Little Dickerson, age 85 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Hazel was born on November 16, 1938 in Goldmine to the late Willie Little and Emma Gertrude Duncan. She loved reading, the outdoors, cross word puzzles, game shows, Steve Harvey and all her loved ones. She was of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish...

Peter Harper, Jr.

Peter Harper, Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

Mr. Peter James Harper, Jr., age 74 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at home following a sudden illness.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later time.

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

Lisa Ginn Banks

Lisa Ginn Banks

Aug 3, 2024

Ms. Lisa Ginn Banks, age 52 of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Monroe, GA, surrounded by her family after a short illness. 

She was born on April 22,1972 in Anderson SC to Mr. Albert Ginn and the late Mrs. Linda Willis Ginn. She was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. 

She was preceded in...

Louise Massey

Louise Massey

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Louise Helen Massey. age 78 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at her home. 

She was born on August 3, 1945 in Hartwell Georgia to the late Joseph and Ella (Adams) Kotal. She was a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church. She was a production worker with NVF and enjoyed cooking, outdoors, game shows, hummingbirds and spending time with family.

She was...

Joyce Elaine Grant

Joyce Elaine Grant

Aug 1, 2024

Joyce Elaine (Goehring) Grant, age 90 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 1, 2024 at her home.

 She was born on June 13, 1934 in Bellwood Pennsylvania to the late Levi Goehring and Hazel Goehring. She attended Kings College and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She loved playing the piano, she was a volunteer with Hart Life...

Al Newton

Al Newton

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. Albert "Al" Newton, Jr., passed peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024 at home surrounded by family members.

Al was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 29, 1940 and received his Bachelor degree in chemistry and mathematics at Northwestern University. He spent his early career working in nuclear medicine sales and then as a certified fire safety engineer in Georgia. His...

Mollie Spurlock (Courtesy)

Mollie Spurlock (Courtesy)

Jul 26, 2024

Mollie Jan Vickery Spurlock, 51, of Waycross died Friday morning, July 26, 2024, at her residence after a short illness. She was born in Anderson, SC to Curtiss Vernon and Janet Stovall Vickery. Mollie was a graduate of Hart County High School and Georgia Southern University. Mollie was also an educator that touched the lives of many students in school...

Leslie Merritt

Leslie Merritt

Jul 25, 2024

Ms. Leslie Susanne Merritt, age 53 of Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024 surrounded by family.

She was born February 20, 1971 in Royston, Ga., to the late Louvinia Bruce. 

She is survived by her father, William Merritt, children, Jatavious Merritt, Kemani Harbin and Kyree Harbin, and sister, Chundra Merritt.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July...

Louise Gulley

Louise Gulley

Jul 25, 2024

Mrs. Louise Bruce Gulley, age 93 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024.

She was born September 30,1930 in Iva, SC to the late Robert Bruce and Melinda Newby Bruce. Louise retired from Hartwell Company with many years of service. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir as long as...

Carol Williams

Carol Williams

Jul 23, 2024

Ms. Carol Seawright Williams, age 90 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at a local health care facility.

She was born on April 15, 1934 in Hart County to the late Charles W. Seawright and Cleora Gaines Seawright. She worked in the textile industry for a number of years and she was a Methodist by faith.

She is...

Kathy Wilson

Kathy Wilson

Jul 21, 2024

Ms. Kathy Nell Wilson, age 72 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at a local health care facility.

Kathy was born on March 31, 1952 in Anderson, SC. She retired from Tenneco Automotive and was of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish her memory are; niece, Chastity (David) Kesler and nephew, Kalyn Adams, both of Hartwell, great-nephews, Clay...

Adam Tucker

Adam Tucker

Jul 18, 2024

William Adam Tucker, age 16 of Clarkesville, Ga., passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Left to cherish his memory are; his mother, Cyndie Brulotte, father, Kelma CoHentze Tucker, brothers, Josiah CoHentze Tucker, Mason Robert Tucker, Lincoln Zane Tucker, Kelma CoHentze Malachai Tucker and sister, Desaray Partain. Grandparents, Gary and Sue McCurley and Lydia Shumaker and Elma Tucker all of Hartwell,...

James E. Evans

James E. Evans

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. James Earl Evans, age 76 of McCurry Road in Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 9, 1948. James retired from Engelhard Company with many years of service and he was of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish his memory are; his wife Imogene Sanders Evans, daughter, Tammy...