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

Gerald Lowery (Courtesy)

Gerald Lowery (Courtesy)

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. John Fitzgerald “Gerald” Lowery, age 60, of Toccoa, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home.

Born December 11, 1963 in Rutherfordton, NC, he was the son of Floyd Edward “Eddie” Lowery and the late Judy Walker Lowery Lambing.

Gerald was a member of The Pointe Church and retired from Hart EMC in December of 2022 with 38 years of...

Christine Phillips

Christine Phillips

Nov 6, 2024

Ms. Christine Teresa Phillips, age 55 of N. Forest Avenue in Hartwell, passed away on November 6, 2024.

She was born on April 12, 1969 in Manchester, N.H. to the late Euclide Bourke and Irene Pratt Bourke. Christine worked for Johnson and Johnson and was of the Catholic faith.

Left to cherish her memories are: her daughter, Hannah Phillips of Danielsville, Ga.,...

Scott Eric Mayes

Scott Eric Mayes

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. Scott Eric Mayes, age 65 of Griffin Road in Lavonia, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Scott was a native of Gastonia, N.C., and owned a temporary service. He was a N.C. Tarheels fan and the Georgia Bulldogs, he loved NASCAR and going on cruises with his daughters. He was of the Catholic faith.

Left to...

Rhonda Kathy Fowler

Rhonda Kathy Fowler

Oct 29, 2024

Rhonda Kathy Fowler, age 72 of Royston Ga, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024 with her family at her side. 

She was born on May 13, 1952 in Royston Ga to the late Watson Fowler and Gladys Adams Fowler. She worked in early life at Milliken and then later at Pharmatech before she retired. She was a member of Bible...

Shirley Jones Allen

Shirley Jones Allen

Oct 28, 2024

Shirley Jones Allen was born on April 13, 1943, to the late Johnny Jones and Estelle Feaster Jones. On October 28, 2024, she was called home to her eternal rest where she was reunited with her husband, Early "Bill" Allen.

Shirley spent years as a seamstress for Hartwell Manufacturers before retiring from Gips Manufacturer in 2005. She loved fishing, planting flowers,...

Debbie Jones

Debbie Jones

Oct 23, 2024

Mrs. Debbie Fleming Jones, age 60 of Dewy Rose, GA, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

She was born on February 5, 1964 in Hartwell, Ga to Mr. Jerry Fleming and Mrs. Patsy Vickery Fleming. She served as a Supervisor with the United States Postal Service in Hart County. She was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church where she...

Andy Norwood

Andy Norwood

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Andy Norwood of Nicholson Ga passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024 at St. Mary's Health Care System. 

Full obituary is forthcoming.

He will be cremated according to his wishes and no service is planned at this time.

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

Tammie Elaine Jones

Tammie Elaine Jones

Oct 22, 2024

Mrs. Tammie Elaine Simpson Jones, age 58 of Hartwell, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Rainey Hospice House.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Christian Worship Assembly. Visitation will be held at the church 1 hour prior to service. Cremation will follow service according to her wishes. 

Services have been...

Maryland Lee Dubose

Maryland Lee Dubose

Oct 21, 2024

Maryland Lee Dubose, age 70 of Decatur Ga, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emma Dubose and Robert Stowers, by her siblings, Diane Martin and Roy Gene Dubose. 

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Michael Stowers of Atlanta...

Tina Denise James

Tina Denise James

Oct 17, 2024

Miss Tina Denise James, age 51 of Hartwell, passed away Thursday October 17, 2024 at Hart Care Center.  She was born in Gainesville, Georgia on November 27, 1972 to the late Larry Daniel James and Connie Kesler Smith. 

Tina loved art, calligraphy writing and watching Days of our Lives. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are:...

Paul Andrew Stephens

Paul Andrew Stephens

Oct 16, 2024

Mr. Paul Andrew Stephens, age 66 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 16, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional. 

He was born on December 13, 1957 in Homestead PA to the late Mr. Claude Stephens III and Mrs. Lois Stephens. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a heavy equipment operator for county government. He enjoyed fishing, exploring...

Derryl Smith

Derryl Smith

Oct 15, 2024

Derryl Glenn Smith age 78 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. 

He was born September 25, 1946 in Lamar, CO., to the late Jim Davis and Naomie Higgins Davis. Derryl retired as a Sheriff's Deputy with Bernalillie County New Mexico after many years of service. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was a...

Bry'Shun Jordan

Bry'Shun Jordan

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. Bry'Shun Treviyus O'Brian Jordan, age 15 of Hartwell, departed this life on October 13, 2024, at the Anmed Medical Center in Anderson, South Carolina. 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at one o'clock at Christian Worship Assembly. The body will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday, October 25th from ten o'clock until four...

Bennie Frank Mattox (Courtesy)

Bennie Frank Mattox (Courtesy)

Oct 10, 2024

Bennie Frank Mattox, 74, of Atlanta, Georgia Took Final Rest Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Celebration of Life Memorial Services: Saturday, October 20, 2024, 2:30 PM, Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, INC (1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive, East Point, Georgia)

George Chatham (Courtesy)

George Chatham (Courtesy)

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. George Sewell Chatham, a lifelong resident of Hartwell, GA, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Glen Eagle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville, GA, where he had been lovingly cared for during the last four years. He was 79. 

Surviving are his wife, Marcia Chatham of Hartwell; children: Lara (Kem) Caldwell of Carlton, GA, Kira Swygert...

Ralph Dennis Carter

Ralph Dennis Carter

Oct 6, 2024

Ralph Dennis Carter age 68 of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1956 in Royston, Georgia. He was the son of Mr. William "Dub" Carter and Weder Aldean Hammonds Carter.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1975-1978. He was then employed as a maintenance tech at Certainteed and later worked...

Timothy Eugene Blackwell

Timothy Eugene Blackwell

Oct 5, 2024

Timothy Eugene Blackwell, age 61, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta Georgia. 

He was born in Hartwell Georgia to the late Mr. Mark Carl Blackwell and Mrs. Barbara Oglesby Blackwell. He worked as a painter and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed playing basketball and helping others. 

He is preceded in death by his...

Don Hall (Courtesy)

Don Hall (Courtesy)

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Donald “Don” Phillip Hall, 63, of Hartwell, GA passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Anmed Health in Anderson, SC.Mr. Hall was born in Atlanta, GA on January 11, 1961, son of the late William Kenneth “Ted” Hall and the late Effie Reece Phillips Hall. He was a taxidermist and farmer, an avid outdoorsman and gun enthusiast, and...

Nellie Joe Hill Curry

Nellie Joe Hill Curry

Oct 3, 2024

Mrs. Nellie Curry age 76 of Anderson, S.C., passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Achieve SNF Anderson, SC. She was born in Royston Georgia to Sally R.V Hill. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and loved all sports, reading her Bible, gardening and baking cakes. She was formerly employed with Johnson & Johnson.

She was preceded...

Thomas Dutton

Thomas Dutton

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Thomas Wayne Dutton, age 69  of Hartwell passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday October 2, 2024.

Born on January 14, 1955 in Royston, Ga., to the late John Dutton and Mary Lou Alewine Dutton, he was a roofer and enjoyed spending time with family, gardening and he attended Tabernacle Church.

Left to cherish his memories are; his wife, Martha Dutton,...

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