Obituaries

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

Susie Bond (Courtesy)

Susie Bond (Courtesy)

Nov 23, 2022

 

Mrs. Susie Elizabeth Fountain Bond, 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence in the Rock Branch Community of Elberton. She was surrounded by those that she had devoted her life to caring for. "Jo", as she was affectionately known, was born in Franklin County on June 30, 1941. The sixth of twelve children born to...

Joyce Robeson

Joyce Robeson

Nov 23, 2022

Joyce Vande Kopple Robeson was born February 6, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Jesus escorted her to heaven on November 23, 2022. She grew up in Grand Rapids and as a young adult moved to Jackson, Michigan and worked for Coca Cola in the office. There she met her husband of 42 years, Harold J. Robeson, who also worked at...

Kathleen Fowler

Kathleen Fowler

Nov 20, 2022

Kathleen Sue Fowler 63 years of age passed away November 20, 2022 at her home.

She was born May 28, 1959 in Royston, GA to the late J.C. Crook and Lily Mae Evans. Ms. Fowler was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Ms. Fowler is preceded in death by her husband; Doug...

Robert Dewey Vickery

Robert Dewey Vickery

Nov 20, 2022

Mr. Robert Dewey Vickery, age 63 of Lavonia Highway, Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home following a period of declining health.

He was born on October 28, 1959, in Hartwell, GA. to the late Walton Vickery and Betty Teasley Vickery.

He retired from BASF Hartwell plant and was a member of Cross Roads...

Derek Michael Whitlock

Derek Michael Whitlock

Nov 18, 2022

Mr. Derek Michael Whitlock, age 33 of Athens, Ga., passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.

He was born on April 10, 1989 in Commerce, Ga., he was a builder in the construction industry and of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish his memories are; mother, Lauren Whitlock of Royston, Ga., children, Keelan, Kaylee, Jazmyn and Chloe Whitlock, step-children, Joshua...

J.C. Long

J.C. Long

Nov 17, 2022

Mr. J.C. Edward Long, age 84 of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Hartwell, passed away on November 17, 2022 in Statesville.

He was born to the late George and Ina Ruth Lewis Long on September 1, 1938, in Hartwell, GA.

He retired from Statesville Flour Mills (now Bartlett Milling) as a supervisor. He enjoyed watching westerns, the series "In the...

Frances Jordan Brown

Frances Jordan Brown

Nov 17, 2022

 

Frances Jordan Brown of Beacon Light Road, Hartwell Ga, passed away at her home, on November the 17th 2022.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Julius ‘Jute’ Brown and infant son Joe Gregory.  She was born on March 30,1934 to the late Lesher Jordan and Buiest Motes Jordan.    

She was a devoted member of Mt Olivet...

Danny Eugene Kite

Danny Eugene Kite

Nov 15, 2022

Mr. Danny Eugene Kite, age 63, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on April 22, 1959, in Americus, GA. to the late Carl E. Kite and Ruth K. Brazil.

Mr. Kite worked as an industrial carpenter and built mobile homes. He was a member of the Shiloh Baptist...

Mary Johanna "Cookie" Smith

Mary Johanna "Cookie" Smith

Nov 10, 2022

Mrs. Mary Johanna "Cookie" Smith, age 79 of New Prospect Road in Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her home after a sudden illness.

She was born on April 3, 1943 to the late William Smith and Agnes Schultz Smith.

Mrs. Smith worked at DFACS for a number of years and retired from UGA where she...

Brenda Gail Evans

Brenda Gail Evans

Nov 9, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Gail Scott Evans, age 68 of Beaverdam Farm Road in Royston, Ga., entered Heavens Gates on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late Fred Scott and Iva Mae Jordan. She retired from Beaulieu of America, working for 34 years and she was a member of...

Farris Vaughn

Farris Vaughn

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Farris Eugene Vaughn, age 75 of Liberty Hill Road in Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home following a sudden illness.

He was born to the late Jack Walton Vaughn and Marie Craft in Elberton, GA.

He is survived by his wife: Betty Stone Vaughn, daughter: Leanne (Joe) Morris, and sister: Diane Vaughn Morrison....

Joseph Snook

Joseph Snook

Nov 6, 2022

Mr. Joseph Douglas Snook, age 69 of Hartwell, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

Services are pending.

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

Ethel Dudash

Ethel Dudash

Nov 5, 2022

Ms. Ethel Dudash, age 85 of Hartwell passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Rainey Hospice House.

She was born on August 13, 1937, in Redstone, PA. to the late Charles and Margaret Dudash.

She retired from the manufacturing industry as a secretary.

She will be buried at All Souls-Chardon Cemetery in Chardon, OH.

Services have...

Delphonso T. Heard

Delphonso T. Heard

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. Delphonso Tobias Heard, 32, was born July 10, 1990, to Darryl Heard Sr. and Valerie (Nikki) McGee.

He departed his earthly life on November 1, 2022.

Mr. Heard was a graduate of Hart County High School and went on to further his education. He received an associate degree in Auto Engine Mechanic and in Criminal Justice.

He leaves to...

Thomas Rayton Jr

Thomas Rayton Jr

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. Thomas Rayton Jr., age 73, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Hartwell, GA. to the late Thomas McCord and Edna Rayton Hawkins on September 5, 1949.

Mr. Rayton was retired from Tenneco Automotive and attended Ruckers Grove Baptist Church. He was involved in the community in...

Joan Peace Roberts

Joan Peace Roberts

Oct 31, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth Joan Davis Peace Roberts, age 81, of Anderson and formerly of Bowersville, GA.,  passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

She was born on November 26, 1940, to the late Winfred and Genevieve Davis. She attended Gethsemane Baptist Church in Starr, SC. She was retired from Hart County Hospital where...

Rene Molborn-Avant

Rene Molborn-Avant

Oct 28, 2022

Renè Molborn-Avant was called home on October 28, 2022, after an extended illness. She wasborn on May 4, 1955, in New York City.  She was the eldest of six children born to the late Willie Ephraim and Thelma Hughes Baker.   

Renè was formerly married to the late John Bernard Molborn and to this union three children were born.

Renè accepted...

Patricia Stovall (Courtesy)

Patricia Stovall (Courtesy)

Oct 26, 2022

 

Mrs. Patricia Ann Ward Stovall, 84, longtime resident of the Rock Branch Community in Elberton, GA, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Manor Care Health Care Center in Marietta, GA.Mrs. Stovall was born in Elbert County on August 22, 1938, the eldest daughter of the late Thomas Jamie Ward and Orene Gaines Ward....

Ann Baker

Ann Baker

Oct 24, 2022

Ms. Frances Ann Baker of Hartwell passed away on Monday October 24, 2022 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

She was born on January 3, 1942 in Hartwell, GA. She was retired from WalMart where she worked in food services. She was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church.

Ms. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Bowen...

Joe Gurley (Courtesy)

Joe Gurley (Courtesy)

Oct 20, 2022

Mr. Joe Lum Gurley, 79, of Bowersville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Madison Health & Rehab in Madison, Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his children: Bridgette Gurley Carlton, Barry Lyn Gurley, and Rebecca Gurley Rice; parents: Linton Lee Gurley and Madge Porter Whitworth Gurley; and siblings: Johnny Gurley, Frank Gurley, Dwain Gurley, Alvin “Buster” Gurley,...