Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

William "Willie" Hardee

William "Willie" Hardee

Mar 10, 2022

Mr. William "Willie" Hardee, age 60, of Shoal Creek Road, Lavonia, GA. formerly of Loris, SC. passed away on March 10, 2022, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

He was born on October 31, 1961, to the late Dan Hardee and Joanne Sawyer Barringer in Beaufort, SC.

Mr. Hardee is survived by his son; William Hardee Jr.,...

Merilee Brister

Merilee Brister

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Merilee Lavenhagen Lambert Brister, age 78, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on March 9, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.

She was born on February 22, 1944, to the late William Wayne Lavenhagen and Ellen Gammell Kitchens in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mrs. Brister was a member of First Baptist Church in Hartwell, GA. and recently attended First...

Allen David Smith

Allen David Smith

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. Allen David Smith, age 65 of 236 Whispering Creek, Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

David was born on January 10, 1957 in Royston, Ga., to the late Beechel Smith and Ruth Chastain Smith. He was retired from Lakeshore Truss Company.  He was a Christian.

He is survived by; his...

Beverly Wilson

Beverly Wilson

Mar 6, 2022

Rev. Beverly Carter Wilson, age 78 of 44 Golden Oaks Drive in Hartwell, passed peacefully from this life to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, March 6, 2022 at home.

She was born on October 9, 1943 in Fairfax County, VA to the late Ashton Edward Carter and Mattie Lee Hawkins Carter.  Beverly was a Pastor and teacher of...

Carl Pulliam

Carl Pulliam

Mar 4, 2022

Mr. Carl Pulliam, age 85, of Hartwell, Georgia passed away at his home on Friday, March 4, 2022.

He was born on December 9, 1936, to the late Cecil Pulliam and Wilma Jackson Pulliam in Lubbock, Texas. He was a retired truck driver and member of Cowboy Church in Brownwood, TX.

He is survived by his children; Shellie (Ricky)...

Dianne Oglesby

Dianne Oglesby

Feb 27, 2022

Mrs. Dianne Cobb Oglesby, age 54 of Reed Creek Highway in Hartwell, GA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 18, 1967, to William Cobb Sr. and the late Marion Jones Cobb in Hartwell, GA.

She loved life, music, dancing and going to Church. She was a member...

Ouida Phillips

Ouida Phillips

Feb 25, 2022

Mrs. Ouida Daniel Phillips, age 96 of Hull, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2022 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 10, 1925 in Danielsville, Ga., to the late James Carlton Daniel and Ruby Johnson Daniel. Ouida retired from General Time and was a member of Bluestone Baptist Church.

She is survived by; her...

Teresa Otto

Teresa Otto

Feb 22, 2022

Mrs. Teresa Otto, age 50 of Hartwell, Ga., beloved wife to Philip Otto, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Ms. Otto was born on April 16, 1971 in Macon, GA. to the late John and Pauline Plank Wagler.

She is survived by her husband; mother; Eliza Wagler, children; Jessica, Larissa, Brandon and...

Erik Bailey

Erik Bailey

Feb 22, 2022

Mr. Erik W. Bailey, age 39 of Mt. Olivet Road in Hartwell, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 22,2022.

He was born on July 30, 1982 in Anderson, SC. to the late Gene W. Bailey and Elaine S. Bailey. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and was a machine operator.

He is survived by...

Amber Kelley

Amber Kelley

Feb 21, 2022

Amber Sue Kelley was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 17, 1993, and entered into rest in Elberton, Georgia on February 21, 2022, at the age of twenty-eight.Amber was most proud of her three children: Ryder Lee (10), Marilyn Jean (5), and Hollie Wren (4), and they were the lights of their Mama's eyes. She was educated in the...

Ruby Garrett

Ruby Garrett

Feb 18, 2022

Ms. Ruby B. Garrett, age 68 passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.

She was born August 17, 1953 in Royston, GA. to the late Herman Lee Bruce and Ruby Nell Carter Bruce.

She worked as a CNA for Tugaloo Home Health and attended Bible Baptist Church in Royston, GA. 

Ms. Garrett is survived by her brother; Ricky Bruce. She...

Deborah Diehl

Deborah Diehl

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Deborah Diehl, age 64 of Martin, Ga., wife to Fred Diehl, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on May 18, 1957 to the late John Woody and Mrs. Donna Henderson Woody. 

Mrs. Diehl enjoyed camping, crafting, decorating, and shopping. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. 

She is survived...

Dorothy Gay

Dorothy Gay

Feb 14, 2022

Ms. Dorothy M. Gay, age 68, of Royston, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. 

She was born on September 22, 1953 in Franklin County, GA. to the late Rone and Lyla Bruce Gay.

Ms. Gay attended Grace Baptist Church and was a homemaker. 

She is survived by her children; Terry Stowe, Missy Stowe, Jason Stowe, siblings; Benny Gay...

David Anthony Graham

David Anthony Graham

Feb 12, 2022

Mr. David Anthony Graham, age 54 of Canon, Ga., passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 9, 1968 in Atlanta and was a self employed plumber.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Johnny Graham and Angela S. Kimmerle, daughters, Brittany Graham of Lavonia, Ga., and Summer Graham of Greenville, SC,...

Charles Richardson (Courtesy)

Charles Richardson (Courtesy)

Feb 11, 2022

Mr. Charles Woodford Richardson, 90, of Athens Highway, Elberton, widower of Annie Ruth Harris Richardson, died on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley. 

 

Mr. Richardson was born in Hartwell on July 31, 1931, son of the late Chester Woodford "Chess" Richardson and Mamie Lee Herring Richardson. He was a retired stone polisher having worked in...

Cory Lathan

Cory Lathan

Feb 9, 2022

Mr. Cory Benjamin Lathan, age 34 of Elberton Highway in Hartwell passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in Spartanburg, SC

He was born on January 1, 1988 in Gainesville, Ga., he received his associates degree and was a machinist. He was of the Baptist faith.

Cory is survived by his parents, James Lathan and Regina Pierce Lathan of Hartwell,...

Dana Keith Thomas

Dana Keith Thomas

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. Dana Keith Thomas, age 65 of Carnesville, Ga., passed away on February 8, 2022.

He was born on July 23, 1956 in Nashville, TN to the late Joe Holcomb Baltimore and Bobby Jane Whitley Thomas.

Survivors are: his brother, William Ray Thomas, Sr., niece, Jacqueline Flippen, nephews, Tracey Wayne King, great-nephews, Dakota Escobar and Briceson Lara, great niece, Skyler...

Tim Green

Tim Green

Feb 7, 2022

Mr. Timothy “Tim” Green, age 58, of Lavonia, GA born on March 14, 1963, went with the Jesus to his heavenly home on February 07, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edgil Green and Nella “Faye” Tuttle Green.  He is survived by his wife Connie, three children, Brian, Cora, and Jeremy; three stepchildren, Jessica, Jelea and Chris; Two...

Jan  Ertzberger

Jan Ertzberger

Feb 6, 2022

Mrs. Etta Jan Elrod Ertzberger, age 64, of Hartwell, Georgia passed away on February 6, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina. 

She was born on August 21, 1957 in Royston, Ga., and peacefully passed to her heavenly home on February 6, 2022 while under the care of Cottingham Hospice House. Jan was retired from law enforcement and...

Joe Norton

Joe Norton

Feb 6, 2022

Mr. Joe Cohen Norton, Jr.,  age 77 of McCurry Road in Hartwell passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Brown Health and Rehab.

He was born on February 23, 1944 in Royston, Ga., to the late Joe Cohen Norton, Sr., and Rozelle Dickerson Norton. He was retired from McClanahan Crushed Stone with forty plus years of service where he...

Share by: