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

Jaquita Jackson

Jaquita Jackson

Jun 12, 2022

 

Miss Jaquita Denesha Jackson of Murfee Lane in Hartwell passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022 at age 28.

From her birth on March 19, 1994 in Anderson, SC, she lived a vibrant and full life. Her passion for fashion and flair propelled her dream to become a Master Cosmetologist licensed by the State of Georgia. Her smile and...

Elta Proctor

Elta Proctor

Jun 12, 2022

Ms. Elta  Howard Proctor, age 95 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC.

She was born on February 1, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to the late George Howard and Florence Willoughby Howard. After graduating high school, she went to work for the FBI and for a number of years she...

Lily Crump

Lily Crump

Jun 11, 2022

Infant Lily Faye Crump, five-day old daughter of Joshua and Taylor Blackwell Crump of Hartwell went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

She was born June 7, 2022, in Gainesville, GA

She is survived by; her parents, maternal grandmother, Sonya Harper and paternal grandparents, Chris and Pam Dickerson and Joanie Crump, sibling,...

Henry Adams, Jr.

Henry Adams, Jr.

Jun 8, 2022

Mr. Henry Clay Adams, Jr., age 45, of Dempsey Brown Road in Dewy Rose, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Madison County in a farming accident.

Mr. Adams was born on February 28, 1977, to Henry Adams Sr. and the late Caroline Balding Adams. He worked in the construction industry and loved hunting, fishing, and helping people....

Bruce Jones

Bruce Jones

Jun 8, 2022

Mr. Charles Bruce Jones, age 75 of Lavonia Highway, Hartwell, Ga.,  passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at home surrounded by family.

He was born on June 25, 1946 in West Newton, MA. Bruce was a retired Insurance Agent having his own agency. He loved Golf, Scuba Diving, Horseback Riding, Skiing and Collecting. He was a lifetime member of...

Tony Turner

Tony Turner

Jun 6, 2022

 

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Caroll Turner age 54 of Hartwell, GA, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his home after a sudden illness.

He was born on June 24, 1967 in Anderson, SC to the late Joe H. Turner.

Tony was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

He is survived by his mother, Loretta Jones...

Wayne Wilson

Wayne Wilson

Jun 1, 2022

Mr. Jackie Wayne Wilson, age 67 of Hartwell, Ga., passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.

He was born on December 22, 1954, in Anderson, SC., to the late Troy Wilson and Frances Seawright Wilson.

Mr. Wilson worked in construction and was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by his daughter;...

Kendall Payne (Courtesy)

Kendall Payne (Courtesy)

May 31, 2022

 

Kendall Payne, 53, formerly of Hart County, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born on December17, 1968, in Anderson, SC, He was the son of Mary Payne and the late Carl Payne.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon of Salem, SC, three sons: Carlton Payne of Lynchburg Virginia,...

Mac Oglesby

Mac Oglesby

May 31, 2022

Mr. Mac  Fort Oglesby "Sonny", age  89 , of Lightwood Rd. Hartwell, GA. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

 He was born in Hart County, GA., to the late Mac and Theo Oglesby on December 14, 1932.

He was a mail carrier for 30 years, retiring in 1991, a member...

Jimmy Watt

Jimmy Watt

May 27, 2022

Mr. James "Jimmy" Riley Watt, age 65 of Eastanollee, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by love and his best friend.

He was born on August 9, 1956 in Pensacola, FL, Naval Hospital. He was the son of the late Edith Burr Vaughn and Dwayne Marlon Watt. He had lived most of his...

Joanne "Judy" Rucker

Joanne "Judy" Rucker

May 26, 2022

Ms. Joanne "Judy" Rucker , age 72, of Bowman, GA., passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA.

She was born in Hart County, GA. on August 3, 1949, to the late James Rucker and Gladys Heard Rucker Daniel.

Ms. Rucker enjoyed music, dancing, and spending time with her family. She was...

Gidget Christian Carter

Gidget Christian Carter

May 24, 2022

Mrs. Gidget Christian Carter, age 53, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Athens Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Hart County Georgia to Boyce and Louise Christian on November 5, 1968.

Mrs. Carter was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband; Dennis...

Florence Swayne

Florence Swayne

May 17, 2022

Mrs. Florence Everhart Swayne, age 96 of Hartwell, formerly of Springfield, OH,  passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Hartwell Health and Rehab.

She was born January 12, 1926 in Elmwood, N.C., to the late Lawrence and Sally Myers Everhart. She was a property manager. She will be lovingly remembered as a forgiving landlord, an avid animal lover...

Larry and Barbara Addison

Larry and Barbara Addison

May 13, 2022

Mr. Larry Palk Addison, age 82 passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022 and his wife, Barbara Ann Nipula Addison age 79 of Hartwell passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Larry was born on May 14, 1940 in Hartwell, Ga., to the late Claude Buford Addison and Lois Byrum Addison. He retired from...

Sherry Smith

Sherry Smith

May 12, 2022

Mrs. Essie Sherlenn "Sherry" McKinley Smith, age 72 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

She was born April 25, 1950 in New Mexico to the late William Andrew McKinley and Clara Lavon Galloway McKinley. She retired from the State of New Mexico in Human Resources. She attended Carnesville Church of God and loved to garden and...

Carol Raber

Carol Raber

May 11, 2022

Mrs. Carol Annette Pace Raber, age 84 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

Memorial services and burial will be held at Forest Lawn in Hendersonville, NC.

Local arrangements are under the care of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.

Darlene Rickey

Darlene Rickey

May 11, 2022

Mrs. Darlene Rickey, age 69, of Hartwell, GA. formerly of Florida, passed away on May 11, 2022, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC.

She was born on February 25, 1953, to the late James Ray Price and Doris Shirley Simmons Price.

Mrs. Rickey was an eyeglass technician, loved cooking, visiting the beach and spending time with her...

Phil Foster

Phil Foster

May 8, 2022

Mr. Philip Scott Foster, known as Phil to family and friends, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at his home in Hartwell surrounded by family.

He was born on October 22, 1956 in Greensboro, Ga. He was a self employed landscaper and loved to play golf. He was a member of Hartwell Golf Club and of the Baptist Faith.

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Gordon Moore (Courtesy)

Gordon Moore (Courtesy)

May 6, 2022

 

Elmer Gordon Moore, Jr., of Hartwell, Georgia, formerly of the Macedonia Community in Oglethorpe County, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at Anmed Health Medical Center in Anderson, South Carolina. Gordon was born March 24, 1949, in Greensboro, GA to the late Mae Sue Dover Moore and Elmer Gordon Moore, Sr. He graduated from Greene County High School and received an associate...

Sherry Stancil

Sherry Stancil

May 5, 2022

Ms. Sherry Stancil, age 62, of Martin, GA. passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at her home.

She was born on January 19, 1960 in Stephens County, GA. to Mr. Frank Stancil and the late Barbara Wilmont.

She attended Mullens Ford Baptist Church in Martin, GA.

Ms. Stancil is survived by her father, and children; Colby...