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

John E. Kutulas

John E. Kutulas

Dec 19, 2024

John Ernest Kutulas, age 93, of Hartwell, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on December 19, 2024. 

Born on August 4, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was the son of the late Ernest Kutulas and Ange Gianacopoulos Kutulas, who were both from Kandila, Greece, and later immigrated to the United States. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death...

Mary Knowles Marett

Mary Knowles Marett

Dec 18, 2024

Mrs. Mary Knowles Marett, age 92 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away on December 18, 2024.

She was born on February 12, 1932 in Elberton, Ga., to the late Joe Knowles and Lilly Mae Sanders Knowles. She was retired from the medical field as a nurse and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are; children, Debra...

Robert Loper

Robert Loper

Dec 13, 2024

Mr. Robert (Bob) Alan Loper, age 71 of Reno Road in Royston, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born  in Hatfield Indiana on June 20, 1953 to the late James Loper and Gladys Herren.

He worked as a field service technician for Atlanta Gas Light and also as a...

Lola Jean Patterson

Lola Jean Patterson

Dec 8, 2024

Lola Patterson, age 87 of Hartwell passed away at AnMed Hospital on December 8, 2024. 

Her body will lie in state on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Coile and Hall Funeral Directors. 

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Hartwell Church of God of Prophecy located at 114 Ernest...

Raymond Clyde Smith

Raymond Clyde Smith

Dec 3, 2024

Raymond Clyde Smith, age 67 of Royston, Georgia, passed away on December 3, 2024. He was born on Royston, Georgia to the late Roger and Annie Ruth Smith. He worked as a mechanic and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Willie R. Smith.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Tenisha Odister,...

Verna Davis

Verna Davis

Dec 2, 2024

Verna Davis, age 93 of Lavonia, Ga. passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2024. She was born in Lyons, Ga on June 21, 1931 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stanley. She worked for years for the Department of Family and Children Services.  She loved gardening, sun bathing, and boating on Lake Hartwell. 

She was preceded in death...

Gloria Jean Crew

Gloria Jean Crew

Dec 2, 2024

Gloria Jean Crew, age 74, of Elberton passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Hart Care Center in Hartwell. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Vance Creek Baptist Church, 2196 Harpers Ferry Road in Elberton, GA.,

Burial will be at Vance Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors,...

Jon Winegar

Jon Winegar

Dec 1, 2024

Mr. Jonathan Brian "Jon" Winegar, age 59 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on December 1, 2024

He was born April 26, 1965 in Othello, WA to the late Donald L. Winegar and Mary Moulding Winegar. He was the managing partner of Lake Hartwell Family Fun Center. He was a general contractor specializing in custom paint. He was former president of a...

Jerone Carlton Denney

Jerone Carlton Denney

Nov 29, 2024

Mr. Jerone Carlton Denney, age 70 of Reed Creek Community, Hartwell, Ga., passed away at home following a brief illness on Friday, November 29, 2024.

He was born in Anderson, S.C., on May 2, 1954 to the late J.B. Denney and Allene Bryant Denney. He was a heavy equipment operator.

Left to cherish his memories are; his wife, Cheryl Ann O'Barr Denney...

James Harvey

James Harvey

Nov 27, 2024

Mr. James Earl Harvey, age 79 of Dovetown Road in Royston, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

He was born December 13, 1944 in Greenwood, SC to the late James Earl Harvey and Earline Mobley Harvey. He was a piano technician and was very talented musician, playing the piano and organ as well as being a vocalist. He was...

Robert Hodge

Robert Hodge

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Robert Gordon Hodge, age 78 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 

He was born April 4, 1946 in Springfield, MA. He was retired from trucking and loved remodeling homes, NASCAR, and cars. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Left to cherish his memory are; his wife, Darla Williams Hodge, children, Michael Hodge, Lee...

Kathy Lynn Ison

Kathy Lynn Ison

Nov 25, 2024

Kathy Lynn Ison, age 43, passed away on November 25, 2024.

Obituary is forthcoming.

Services entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E Johnson Street, Hartwell, GA 30643.

Milton H Gaines

Milton H Gaines

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Milton H Gaines, age 61 of Elberton, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Eleven o'clock in the chapel of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Vance Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Elbert County.

The family will receive friends Friday, November 29, 2024 5-7...

Roy Bernard Luebke Jr.

Roy Bernard Luebke Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

Mr. Roy Bernard Luebke, Jr., age 85 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Mr. Roy Bernard Luebke Sr. and Mrs. Helen Marie Smith Luebke. He was self-employed in the Sand & Gravel business and also...

Gregory O'Neal Merritt

Gregory O'Neal Merritt

Nov 21, 2024

Mr. Gregory O'Neal Merritt, age 66 of Royston, Ga., passed away on November 21, 2024 at home.

He was born December 16, 1957 in Hartwell, Ga., to the late John S. Merritt and Careeda Jordan Merritt. He was retired from transport and attended Royston Church of God.

Left to cherish his memories are; siblings, Gloria Merritt, Laura Merritt and Jeffery Merritt along...

Gloria June Cartwright Norton

Gloria June Cartwright Norton

Nov 19, 2024

Ms. Gloria June Cartwright Norton, age 89 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Gloria was born on June 18, 1935 in Staples, MN to the late Donald Cartwright and Cecilia Walker Cartwright. She began her career with Southern Airways in Atlanta, later she opened the Co-Ed Restaurant in Athens and frequently served...

Eric Dale Teasley

Eric Dale Teasley

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. Eric Dale Teasley, age 50 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024

His body will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Melvin Hill CME Church located at 260 Melvin Hill Church...

Phillip Harry Burroughs

Phillip Harry Burroughs

Nov 14, 2024

Mr. Phillip Harry Burroughs, age 67 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away at home on November 14, 2024.

He was born on September 14, 1957 in Athens, Ga. to the late Harry A. Burroughs  and Hazel L. Whitehead Burroughs.

He was in sales in the hardware industry.

Left to cherish his memories are: his wife of 44 years Monica Roland Burroughs, sons Joseph Ryan...

Deana Putnam

Deana Putnam

Nov 8, 2024

Deana Louise Walcutt Putnam, age 82 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Deana was born October 20, 1942 in Columbus, OH to the late Dean Walcutt and Elenor Hurd Walcutt. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She loved to read, play Bingo and be on the lake.

Left to...

Leslie Freeman

Leslie Freeman

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. Leslie Stewart Freeman, age 77 of Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at a local nursing facility.

Leslie was born on December 27, 1946 to the late Mary Strickland Freeman and Stewart Freeman.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 34 years Mrs. Dale Freeman, daughter Dana Pearson (Jeffrey) Royston, Stepson Nick Adams, Grandchildren Cody...

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