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

Derrick House

Derrick House

Apr 9, 2021

Mr. Derrick Mark House, age 45 of Commerce, Ga., entered eternal rest on Friday, April 9, 2021 in Atlanta, Ga. He was born on November 7, 1975 and was a truck detailer. He was a Christian. Derrick is survived by; his mother, Ruth House and Daughter, Katlin Ivey of Hartwell, Ga., and his special friend Tina Barnett. He was preceded...

Waylon Dutton

Waylon Dutton

Apr 6, 2021

Infant Waylon Dutton went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite. He was the son of Justin C. Dutton and Leah A. Allen of Royston, Ga. He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Marchelle Allen of Royston and Paternal grandparents, Richard Jr., and Amanda Dutton of Gainesville, Ga., and...

Jo Beth "Betty" Bishop (Boleman)

Jo Beth "Betty" Bishop (Boleman)

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Jo Beth "Betty" Boleman Bishop, age 91, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 27, 1929 in Hart County, GA to the late John Boyd Boleman and Gladys Fleming Boleman. She was a homemaker and member of Reed Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Betty is survived by her...

Joe Ballenger (Courtesy)

Joe Ballenger (Courtesy)

Mar 30, 2021

Mr. Joe Edward Ballenger, 70, of Canon, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, GA. Mr. Ballenger was born on May 14, 1950, in Royston, GA, son of the late John W. Ballenger and the late Ruby Lois Hill Ballenger. He retired after 25 years at Royston Corporation as a...

Shelby Lynn Elrod

Shelby Lynn Elrod

Mar 28, 2021

Miss Shelby Lynn Elrod, age 28 of Bowman, GA, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Athens, GA. She was born on August 14, 1992 in Royston, Ga. Shelby worked in distribution/shipping. She was of the Christian Faith. She is survived by; her parents, Jeff and Pat Elrod of Bowman, Ga., daughter, Kinsley Smith of Bowman, Ga., grandmother,...

Marv Thorton ""Marv"" Cobb

Marv Thorton ""Marv"" Cobb

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Marvin Thorton "Marv" Cobb, age 58, of Bowersville, GA. passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Born October 5, 1962 he was the son of the late Marvin Thorton Cobb Sr. He was a avid drummer. Marv is survived by his mother; Loretta Vaughn Cobb of Hartwell, GA and three sons; Kaleb Cobb...

Anita McGarity

Anita McGarity

Mar 25, 2021

Mrs. Anita Bernice Gorman McGarity, 85, of Brookside Drive, Elberton, died peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at her residence with her family at her side. A native of Athens and longtime resident of Elberton, Mrs. McGarity was born on March 11, 1936, the daughter of the late Melvin Carlton Gorman and Jewell Frances Smith Gorman. She was a graduate...

Vernon Tiggemann

Vernon Tiggemann

Mar 23, 2021

Mr. Vernon Raymond Tiggemann, age 92 of Dixie Creek Drive in Hartwell, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 9, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to the late John and Lillian Twillman Tiggeman. He retired as a auto body repairman. Vernon was an avid bow hunter, loved fishing...

Lecel Pinkston

Lecel Pinkston

Mar 22, 2021

Lecel Pinkston, age 82, of Lavonia, GA entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest child and son of Mrs. Ida Heard Pinkston and Mr. Brooks Pinkston. He was born on October 1, 1938 in Hart County, GA. He attended Franklin County Schools and retired from Monroe-Tenneco in...

Jack Cothran

Jack Cothran

Mar 22, 2021

Jack L. Cothran (Buddy), son of late John B. and Ginger Cothran, passed away on March 22, 2021. He was born February 26, 1953 in Columbia, SC. Jack has been a lifelong volunteer in his community, schools, Haz-Mat Teams, fire department and Freedom Weekend Aloft. Jack was a member of Fire Stations 13,16, and 26. Jack served as PTO president...

Jeff Sokol

Jeff Sokol

Mar 16, 2021

Mr. Charles Jeffrey "Jeff" Sokol, age 62 of Hartwell, GA., husband to Shannon Mize Sokol, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 3, 1958 in Hartwell, GA. to the late Charles Sokol Jr. He was a mechanic in the garment industry and of the Baptist...

Betty Price (Lewis)

Betty Price (Lewis)

Mar 15, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lewis Price, age 83 of Canon, GA. wife of 66 years to William Price, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Hart Care Center. She was born on September 3, 1937 in Franklin County to the late Noah Lewis and Cora Carlton Lewis. She was retired from the restaurant industry and past co-owner...

Howard Cawthon

Howard Cawthon

Mar 15, 2021

Mr. Howard Cawthon, age 84 of Liberty Hill Church Road in Hartwell, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1936 to the late Buren Cawthon and Selma Swift Cawthon in Franklin County. He was retired from the textile industry and of the Baptist Faith....

Ronnie Carlyle Teal

Ronnie Carlyle Teal

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Carlyle Teal, age 72 of Carnesville, Ga., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Teal was born on February 3, 1949 in Athens, GA, to the late Clarence Harland, and Sadie Mae Carlyle Teal. He was a Sargent in the United states Air Force, and retired from...

Glenda Elaine Norris (Woodward)

Glenda Elaine Norris (Woodward)

Mar 11, 2021

Glenda Elaine Woodward Norris, age 76, of Hartwell, GA, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 8, 1944 in Augusta, Ga., to the late Lawtis Jackson Woodward and Daphne Mae Powell Woodward. She was a retired Barber and of the Methodist Faith. She is survived by her soul-mate,...

Nancy Elizabeth Rushing (Evans)

Nancy Elizabeth Rushing (Evans)

Mar 7, 2021

Ms. Nancy Evans Rushing, age 68, of Fair Play, SC. passed away on January 1, 2021, at her home. Ms. Rushing was born on December 12, 1952 in Elberton, GA. to the late Amos Evans. She was retired and enjoyed her dogs and planting gardens. She is survived by her mother; Mary Whitfield Evans of Hartwell, Ga., children; Chad Youngblood...

Peggy Broome

Peggy Broome

Mar 6, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Romanza Blackwell Broome, age 78 of Hatton Ford Road in Hartwell, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1942 Fyffe, Alabama to the late Euell Conard Blackwell and Mary Annie Hulgan Blackwell. She was self employed as a Leather Crafter. Peggy is survived by; brothers,...

Martha Whitsel

Martha Whitsel

Mar 3, 2021

Mrs. Martha Ann Whitsel, age 65 of Royston, Ga., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her son's home in Martin. She was born on April 29, 1955 to the late Auther Dutton and Mary Lou Smith Dutton in Franklin County, Georgia. She was a CNA in the nursing industry and of the Christian Faith....

Mary Wood

Mary Wood

Mar 2, 2021

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE OF SERVICE! Mrs. Mary Johnson Wood, age 85 of West Franklin Place in Hartwell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 11, 1935 in Vanna, GA., to the late Hubert L. Johnson and Ida E. Bryant Shaw. She was a member...

Alfred Jerome Sims

Alfred Jerome Sims

Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Alfred Jerome Sims, age 86 of Hartwell, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home with family by his side. He was born on September 6, 1934 in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Alfred Jerome Sims and Esther McGee Sims. He obtained a bachelors degree from Georgia Tech. Mr. Sims proudly served our country in the U.S....

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