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Timothy "Butch" Alewine
Mar 17, 2025
Mr. Timothy "Butch" Wade Alewine, age 55, passed away at his home in Hartwell, Georgia on March 17, 2025. Butch was a mechanic for his entire life. Butch had many friends and loved to share his testimony with anyone that he met.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life Angela Mouchet, his mother Betty Lou Carruth Terrell,...
Reba Joyce Tucker
Mar 16, 2025
Mrs. Reba Joyce Tucker, 71 of Hartwell passed away peacefully at Piedmont Hospital in Athens on March 16, 2025.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the chapel of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E Johnson Street, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Burial will follow at the Zion CME Church Cemetery, 416 Zion CME Church...
Martha Carter Maness (Courtesy)
Mar 15, 2025
Obituary for Martha Elizabeth Carter
Martha went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Martha was born on March 23, 1964 in Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her family returned to Hartwell in the early 1970’s when her father retired from the...
Soun Sup Kim
Mar 11, 2025
Soun Sup Kim, a devoted farmer and cherished member of his community passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 31, 1938, he lived a life marked by resilience, commitment, and an unwavering dedication to both his family and his work.
Soun served in the Korean Army, a testament to his strong sense of duty...
Charles Couch
Mar 10, 2025
Mr. Charles Edward Couch, age 67 of Hartwell Georgia, passed away on March 10, 2025 at Rainey Hospice House.
Charles was born on November 30, 1957 in Hartwell Georgia to the late Bobby Couch and Hazel Little Dickerson. He was a carpenter by trade and of the baptist faith.
Mr. Couch will be cremated according to his wishes.
On-line condolences can be left...
Larry Norman Richardson
Mar 9, 2025
Mr. Larry Norman Richardson, age 90 of Elberton Georgia passed away on March 9, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 5, 1934 in Elberton Georgia to the late Mr. Mahlon O. Richardson and Mrs. Pearl King Richardson. With a great heart and love for his country, he enlisted into the United States Army 82nd Airborn Division also served...
James Franklin Baker
Mar 8, 2025
Mr. James Franklin Baker, age 89 of Tony Drive in Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025 at Comer Health Care and Rehab.
He was born on June 13, 1935 in Okolona, MS. He was retired from Tenneco Automotive where he was a tool and die maker. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War.
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Janice Dinkins Ferguson
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Janice Dinkins Ferguson, age 97 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center.
She was born on March 26, 1927 in Duncan, MS to the late John Weems Dinkins and Janice Houston Dinkins, Janice loved to dance and made a career of it. She performed as a Rockette in New York City...
Doris Brown
Mar 5, 2025
Mrs. Doris Virginia Griffin Brown, age 91 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 at Hartwell Health and Rehab.
She was born on September 11, 1933 in Nashville, Ga., to the late A.K. Griffin and Ethel Smith Griffin. She had worked in accounting and was a Methodist by faith.
Left to cherish her memory are; children, Valerie Williams and...
Deborah Taylor
Mar 4, 2025
Mrs. Deborah Mulkey Taylor, age 71 of Mt. Olivet Road in Hartwell, passed away on March 4, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born May 23, 1953 in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Charles Mulkey and Geneva Mulkey Ricks and step-father, Rufus Ricks. Deborah retired with 41 years of educating students in Hart County. She graduated from Truett-McConnell...
Gloria Sanchez Gutierrez
Mar 3, 2025
Gloria Sanchez Gutierrez, age 80 of Hartwell Georgia originally from California, passed away peacefully March 3, 2025.
Gloria was born on February 21, 1945 in Michoacan, Mexico to the late Benjamin Gutierrez and Adela Sanchez Gutierrrez. She loved gardening, animals, time with family, time with her church family, mexican music and movies, and was a great cook.
She was preceded in death...
Wallas Stephen Stowers
Feb 26, 2025
Mr. Wallas Stephen Stowers, age 67 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on February 26, 2025 at home with his family by his side.
He was born August 22, 1957 in Hartwell to the late Howard Stowers and Alice Dean Morrison Stowers. He had worked in health care preparing meals for nursing home residents and he was a member of Cedar Spring...
Janie King (Courtesy)
Feb 25, 2025
Mrs. Janie Marie Blackmon King, age 60, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. King was born on July 1, 1964, in Royston, GA to the late Boyce and Carolyn Partain Blackmon. She was a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry King, Cleveland; son, Robert King, Cleveland; brother, Thomas Blackmon, Gainesville.
Funeral...
Dennis Martin
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Dennis Martin, age 76, passed away on February 24, 2025. He was born in Elberton Georgia on July 28, 1948, to the late Corine Martin. He worked as a carpenter. He Started his employment with Mathis Construction at an early age. He also worked at Tenneco and Springs Industries for many years. He also had the pleasure of working...
Melvin Thomas Bellew
Feb 22, 2025
Mr. Melvin Thomas Bellew, age 74 of Bowman, Ga., passed away on February 22. 2025. He was born on October 29, 1950 in Danielsville Georgia. He worked as a logger and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bellew and Zelma Iola McElroy Bellew.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Susan McCullough of...
Cornelius W. Lee
Feb 21, 2025
Mr. Cornelius Wade Lee, age 71 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.
He was born August 29, 1953 in Royston, to the late Flem Lee and Louien Smith Lee. He was retired from textiles and a local hospital. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family.
Left to cherish his memory are; his wife, Louise Carver Lee,...
Brenda Hill
Feb 19, 2025
Brenda Gayle Saylors Hill, age 68 of Hartwell passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2025 with her family by her side.
Brenda was born on January 19, 1957 to the late Ray Saylors and Betty Ann Kennedy. She was a CNA, loved her grandkids and loved gardening. She was of the Baptist faith.
Left to cherish her memory are; her...
Barbara Francis Mrugala
Feb 19, 2025
Ms. Barbara Francis Brooks Mrugala, age 96 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on February 19, 2025.
She was born in Haverhill, MA to the late Walter Brooks and Maude Shaw Brooks. Barbara was a cosmetologist and of the Protestant faith. She was very artistic, loved to sew and make afghans. She loved to cook, pencil color, crochet, swimming and loved animals...
Legrand Maness
Feb 18, 2025
Mr. Legrand Maness, age 97 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on February 18, 2025 surrounded by family.
Mr. Maness was born on April 5, 1927 in Rockingham, N.C. to the late John Pleasant Maness and Maude Melton Maness. He retired from textiles in management. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Legrand was well known in the...
John E. Nesmith
Feb 15, 2025
John Edward NeSmith (Eddie) passed away peacefully February 15, 2025, in the company of his best friend, Pat Hansen, while preparing for vigil Mass and a small Valentine party at the church. He loved life and lived each moment to the fullest.Eddie was born in Savannah on December 4, 1940, the son of William Daniel NeSmith Sr., from whom he...
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