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

Tina Denise James

Tina Denise James

Oct 17, 2024

Miss Tina Denise James, age 50 of Hartwell, passed away Thursday October 17, 2024 at Hart Care Center.  She was born in Gainesville, Georgia on November 27, 1972 to the late Larry Daniel James and Connie Kesler Smith. 

Tina loved art, calligraphy writing and watching Days of our Lives. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are:...

Paul Andrew Stephens

Paul Andrew Stephens

Oct 16, 2024

Mr. Paul Andrew Stephens, age 66 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 16, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional. 

He was born on December 13, 1957 in Homestead PA to the late Mr. Claude Stephens III and Mrs. Lois Stephens. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a heavy equipment operator for county government. He enjoyed fishing, exploring...

Derryl Smith

Derryl Smith

Oct 15, 2024

Derryl Glenn Smith age 78 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. 

He was born Septem ber 25, 1946 in Lamar, CO., to the late Jim Davis and Naomie Higgins Davis. Derryl retired as a Sheriff's Deputy with Bernalillie County New Mexico after many years of service. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was...

George Chatham (Courtesy)

George Chatham (Courtesy)

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. George Sewell Chatham, a lifelong resident of Hartwell, GA, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Glen Eagle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville, GA, where he had been lovingly cared for during the last four years. He was 79. 

Surviving are his wife, Marcia Chatham of Hartwell; children: Lara (Kem) Caldwell of Carlton, GA, Kira Swygert...

Ralph Dennis Carter

Ralph Dennis Carter

Oct 6, 2024

Ralph Dennis Carter age 68 of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1956 in Royston, Georgia. He was the son of Mr. William "Dub" Carter and Weder Aldean Hammonds Carter.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1975-1978. He was then employed as a maintenance tech at Certainteed and later worked...

Timothy Eugene Blackwell

Timothy Eugene Blackwell

Oct 5, 2024

Timothy Eugene Blackwell, age 61, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta Georgia. 

He was born in Hartwell Georgia to the late Mr. Mark Carl Blackwell and Mrs. Barbara Oglesby Blackwell. He worked as a painter and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed playing basketball and helping others. 

He is preceded in death by his...

Don Hall (Courtesy)

Don Hall (Courtesy)

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Donald “Don” Phillip Hall, 63, of Hartwell, GA passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Anmed Health in Anderson, SC.Mr. Hall was born in Atlanta, GA on January 11, 1961, son of the late William Kenneth “Ted” Hall and the late Effie Reece Phillips Hall. He was a taxidermist and farmer, an avid outdoorsman and gun enthusiast, and...

Nellie Joe Hill Curry

Nellie Joe Hill Curry

Oct 3, 2024

Mrs. Nellie Curry age 76 of Anderson, S.C., passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Achieve SNF Anderson, SC. She was born in Royston Georgia to Sally R.V Hill. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and loved all sports, reading her Bible, gardening and baking cakes. She was formerly employed with Johnson & Johnson.

She was preceded...

Thomas Dutton

Thomas Dutton

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Thomas Wayne Dutton, age 69  of Hartwell passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday October 2, 2024.

Born on January 14, 1955 in Royston, Ga., to the late John Dutton and Mary Lou Alewine Dutton, he was a roofer and enjoyed spending time with family, gardening and he attended Tabernacle Church.

Left to cherish his memories are; his wife, Martha Dutton,...

Alan Keith Feigel

Alan Keith Feigel

Sep 30, 2024

Mr. Alan Keith Feigel, age 66 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on September 30, 2024 at AnMed Medical Center.

Alan was born on April 16, 1958 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Elmer and Pauline Rupper Feigel. He was a building contractor and attended Life Song Church. He enjoyed boating and time with family.

Left to cherish his memories are; his wife,...

James Rucker

James Rucker

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. James Wesley Rucker, age 82 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024

He was born on April 7, 1942 in Anderson, SC to the late Dave Rucker and Alberta Turner. James was self-employed and he was a Christian.

Left to cherish his memories are; his daughter, Melissa Hickman. James was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother,...

Tonnie Sue Ankerich

Tonnie Sue Ankerich

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Tonnie ‘Sue’ Boleman Ankerich, of Canon, wife of 69 years to the late Joel Payton Ankerich, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2024, at her residence, three days after her 92nd birthday. 

Born in the Reed Creek Community of Hart County on September 24, 1932, Sue was the youngest child of the late Walter Reese Boleman,...

Ronnie Weaver (Courtesy)

Ronnie Weaver (Courtesy)

Sep 25, 2024

Ronnie Weaver, age 75, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home.Born April 13, 1949, in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Monroe Frederick Weaver and Clara Bryson Weaver. He was married for 50 wonderful years to Jane Smith Weaver until her death in 2021. He was also preceded in death by...

Robert G. Linkins

Robert G. Linkins

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Robert G. Linkins, age 92 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

To honor his wishes, he will be cremated and no service will be held.

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

Johnnie Sue Sanders

Johnnie Sue Sanders

Sep 14, 2024

Mrs. Johnnie Sue Rowland Sanders, age 75 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 following a sudden illness.

She was born on December, 22, 1948 in Anderson, S.C., to the late Thomas Rhyle Rowland and JoBeth Boleman Rowland Bishop. Johnnie Sue was retired from textiles as a supervisor. She was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. She...

Ruth Howell

Ruth Howell

Sep 5, 2024

Ruth Laurene Howell, 92, died on September 5, 2024, at her home in Hartwell following a long illness.

Laurene was born and raised in Michigan, and was the daughter of Michael and Mary DePeal. She lived all over the United States before retiring to Hartwell, Georgia some 50 years ago.

Laurene is survived by her three children. They include; Michael Girard of...

Junnie Mose

Junnie Mose

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Junnie Brown Mose, age 94 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 at home.

She was born on April 12, 1930 in Edneyville, NC to the late John Brown and Frances Hix Brown. She worked in textiles, daycare and was a homemaker. 

Left to cherish her memories are; husband, Richard Mose and daughter, Trina Michalok of Hartwell,...

Doyle Thornton, Jr.

Doyle Thornton, Jr.

Sep 2, 2024

Mr. Doyle Thornton, Jr., age 81 of Bowman, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional.

He was born on December 22, 1942 to the late Doyle Thornton, Sr., and Mattie Lee Thompson Thornton. He was educated in the Elbert County School System. He was a devout member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Bowman, GA. Doyle...

Ramon Lara

Ramon Lara

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Ramon Luis Lara, age 63 of Sterling Drive in Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at home.

He was a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico and was born on June 10, 1961. He enjoyed music, football and was a hard worker. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and served as an elder.

Left to cherish his memories are;...

Bobby Crabtree

Bobby Crabtree

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Bobby Joe Crabtree, age 88 of Valdosta, Ga., passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional.

He was born on February 15, 1936 in Williamson, WV to the late Robert Crabtree and Josephine Layne Blackburn. He grew up in Pikeville Kentucky. Bobby was a cabinet maker and  he loved building classic cars. He was a veteran having...

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