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

Mary  N.  Roebuck

Mary N. Roebuck

Feb 5, 2022

Ms. Mary N. "May May" Roebuck, age 81, of Hartwell, GA departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington, GA. 

She was born in Hart County, GA on October 8, 1940 to the late Gene Roebuck and Beulah Blackwell Roebuck. She was a homemaker and a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church of Hartwell. 

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Preston Laviolette

Preston Laviolette

Feb 3, 2022

Mr. Preston "P.J." Laviolette, age 84 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Piedmont-Athens Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 14, 1937 in St. Martinsville, LA. to the late Preston Laviolette and Eva Theriot Guilbeau. 

Mr. Laviolette was a retired chicken farmer and of the Catholic Faith. 

He is survived by; his children, Tammy...

Marva Stewart

Marva Stewart

Feb 1, 2022

Ms. Marva Frye Stewart, age 79, of Chandlers Ferry Road in Hartwell passed away at St. Marys Hospice House, on February 1, 2022. 

She was born on November 10, 1942 in Williamsport, PA. She was a housekeeper. 

She is survived by her son; Marc Hanford, sister, Faith Brown and two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son Marlin...

Stephanie Reed

Stephanie Reed

Jan 31, 2022

Ms. Stephanie Dawn Reed, age 54 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2022

She was born on August 25, 1967 in Hartwell. Stephanie had worked in manufacturing and loved crafting. 

She is survived by; her mother, Eula Brown Eskew of Hartwell, sons, Alex Biggs and Joey Biggs, both of Elberton, Ga., sisters, Leesa Yates and...

Tracy Hope Blewitt

Tracy Hope Blewitt

Jan 30, 2022

Ms. Tracy Hope Blewitt, 54, died Saturday (January 29, 2022) at Memorial Satilla Health following a brief illness.She was born December 10, 1967 in Fredericksburg, VA. Tracy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was affiliated with the Pentecostal faith. In 1979, her family moved to Hartwell, GA, and she graduated from Hart County...

George Grubbs

George Grubbs

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. George A. Grubbs, age 82 of Walt Wilson Road, Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

He was born on October 7, 1939 in Franklin County, Georgia to the late Belton Grubbs and Merle Haley Grubbs. 

Mr. Grubbs was retired from Monroe Automotive, loved gardening, farming, animals, and children. He was of the Baptist Faith. 

He is...

Pastor Jack Smith

Pastor Jack Smith

Jan 28, 2022

Pastor Jack Paul Smith, age 78 of Tiger, Ga., husband to Tammy Smith passed away on January 28, 2022 at Mountain Lakes Medical Center.

Pastor Smith was born on April 25, 1943 to the late James Smith and Alice Henson in Atlanta, GA. 

He was retired from Business Management and attended Atlanta West Pentecostal Church. He was an Ordained Pastor...

Jerry  Norton

Jerry Norton

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. Ben Jerry Norton, affectionately known as “Pop”, of Smith Street in Hartwell, passed away on January 27,2022 at the young at heart age of 74 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.

Born in Franklin County, GA, to John James and Ruby Vickery Norton , he was the baby brother to Betty Jean Norton , Mildred Ethridge, Shirley Heaton, and...

James Broome

James Broome

Jan 26, 2022

Mr. James Callaway Broome, age 92 of Elberton passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2022 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.

He was retired from the saw mill.

Mr. Broome was born on February 5, 1929 in Banks County to the late George Broome and Eula Belle Lawrence Broome.

He is survived by his sister; Fannie Ruth Broome of Elberton, GA., and a...

Robert Schultz (Courtesy)

Robert Schultz (Courtesy)

Jan 26, 2022

Robert Alden Schultz of Liberty, SC husband of Melissa (Missi) Marie Schultz passed away January, 26th 2022 at the age of 54.Born in Dover, Delaware a son of the late Ernest and Dorothy Schultz.Robert was a loving husband to his wife of 13 years. In addition to her he is survived by his son, Robert Schultz, Jr. of Chapin, SC;...

John F McAlhany

John F McAlhany

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. John F. McAlhany, age 84, of Old Mt. Hebron Road, Hartwell, GA. passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Anmed Health Medical Center.

He was born on March 18, 1937 to the late Raymond Bryant McAlhany and Lucille Nettles McAlhany in Orangeburg, SC.

He retired from the construction business, was an avid animal lover and enjoyed gardening. He...

Toy Fowler

Toy Fowler

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Toy L. Fowler, age 69 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC.

Mr. Fowler was born on April 28, 1952 to the late Roy Leo Fowler and Janice Sims in Royston, GA.

He enjoyed farming and loved horses.

Mr. Fowler is survived by his daughter, Brittany Ashworth and granddaughter,...

Bobby  Banister

Bobby Banister

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. Robert (Bobby) Banister, age 71 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family after a fourteen year battle with cancer.

He was born February 16, 1950 he was the son of the late B.C. Banister and Margaret Banister. He was a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church and Nancy Hart...

Eula Myers

Eula Myers

Jan 22, 2022

Mrs. Eula Williamson Myers, age 87 of Royston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on February 2, 1934 in Commerce, Ga., to the late Voil and Dellie WIlliamson and she was a retired seamstress in the textile industry. Eula was a member of Price Chapel Church of God.

She is survived by; children,...

Paul Roosenberg

Paul Roosenberg

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. Paul Roosenberg, age 92 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022.

Funeral services will be held in Lima, Ohio under the direction of Chiles-Loman Funeral Home.

Please make memorials in his memory to Hart County Golden K, P.O. Box 832 Hartwell, GA 30643 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016

Local arrangements...

Shirley Ankerich

Shirley Ankerich

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Sheriff Ankerich, age 69 of Ansley Drive, Lavonia, Ga., passed peacefully at home on Thursday, January 20, 2022 surrounded by family.

She was born on August 18, 1952, to the late William Herbert Sheriff and Gerldine Sheriff Plunkett in Stephens County, GA.

She attended Hartwell Church of God and was a homemaker.

Mrs. Ankerich is survived by, daughters; Tabitha...

Beth Carter

Beth Carter

Jan 18, 2022

Mrs. Beth Lankford Carter, age 81 of Race Street in Hartwell, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Beth was born on January 11, 1941 in Hart County to the late Herbert Lankford and Louise Mauldin Lankford. She was a retired administrative assistant with Hart County Mental Health and a former clerk with Hart County Probate Court. Beth...

Robert T. Peace

Robert T. Peace

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Robert Thurmond Peace, age 83 of Bowersville, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at home surrounded by family.

He was born on October 8, 1938 in Carnesville to the late Benjamin Howard Peace and Rosie Bell Peace.

He worked for Lavonia Manufacturing and was a repairman for sewing machines. He was a Mason and a member of the...

Hannah Mae Bowen (Courtesy)

Hannah Mae Bowen (Courtesy)

Jan 14, 2022

Mrs. Hannah Mae Pless Brown Bowen, 81, of Brewers Bridge Road, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2022, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. She was twice married, first to the late Otis Hamp Brown for 52 years and second to Charles Edward Bowen, Sr. for 7 years.

Mrs. Bowen was born in Toccoa on May 6, 1940, daughter of...

Robert D. Taylor

Robert D. Taylor

Jan 11, 2022

Mr. Robert Douglas Taylor, age 59 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

He was born on May 5, 1962 in Anderson, S.C., and was a diesel mechanic. He loved farming, animals, racing and watching wrestling on TV. He attended Generostee ARP Church in Starr, S.C.

Left to cherish his memories are; his mother, Sue Sayer, his wife,...

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