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Jon Winegar

Jon Winegar

Dec 1, 2024

Mr. Jonathan Brian "Jon" Winegar, age 59 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on December 1, 2024

He was born April 26, 1965 in Othello, WA to the late Donald L. Winegar and Mary Moulding Winegar. He was the managing partner of Lake Hartwell Family Fun Center. He was a general contractor specializing in custom paint. He was former president of a...

Jerone Carlton Denney

Jerone Carlton Denney

Nov 29, 2024

Mr. Jerone Carlton Denney, age 70 of Reed Creek Community, Hartwell, Ga., passed away at home following a brief illness on Friday, November 29, 2024.

He was born in Anderson, S.C., on May 2, 1954 to the late J.B. Denney and Allene Bryant Denney. He was a heavy equipment operator.

Left to cherish his memories are; his wife, Cheryl Ann O'Barr Denney...

James Harvey

James Harvey

Nov 27, 2024

Mr. James Earl Harvey, age 79 of Dovetown Road in Royston, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

He was born December 13, 1944 in Greenwood, SC to the late James Earl Harvey and Earline Mobley Harvey. He was a piano technician and was very talented musician, playing the piano and organ as well as being a vocalist. He was...

Robert Hodge

Robert Hodge

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. Robert Gordon Hodge, age 78 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 

He was born April 4, 1946 in Springfield, MA. He was retired from trucking and loved remodeling homes, NASCAR, and cars. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Left to cherish his memory are; his wife, Darla Williams Hodge, children, Michael Hodge, Lee...

Kathy Lynn Ison

Kathy Lynn Ison

Nov 25, 2024

Kathy Lynn Ison, age 43, passed away on November 25, 2024.

Obituary is forthcoming.

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

Milton H Gaines

Milton H Gaines

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Milton H Gaines, age 61 of Elberton, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Eleven o'clock in the chapel of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Vance Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Elbert County.

The family will receive friends Friday, November 29, 2024 5-7...

Roy Bernard Luebke Jr.

Roy Bernard Luebke Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

Mr. Roy Bernard Luebke, Jr., age 85 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Mr. Roy Bernard Luebke Sr. and Mrs. Helen Marie Smith Luebke. He was self-employed in the Sand & Gravel business and also...

Gregory O'Neal Merritt

Gregory O'Neal Merritt

Nov 21, 2024

Mr. Gregory O'Neal Merritt, age 66 of Royston, Ga., passed away on November 21, 2024 at home.

He was born December 16, 1957 in Hartwell, Ga., to the late John S. Merritt and Careeda Jordan Merritt. He was retired from transport and attended Royston Church of God.

Left to cherish his memories are; siblings, Gloria Merritt, Laura Merritt and Jeffery Merritt along...

Gloria June Cartwright Norton

Gloria June Cartwright Norton

Nov 19, 2024

Ms. Gloria June Cartwright Norton, age 89 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Gloria was born on June 18, 1935 in Staples, MN to the late Donald Cartwright and Cecilia Walker Cartwright. She began her career with Southern Airways in Atlanta, later she opened the Co-Ed Restaurant in Athens and frequently served...

Eric Dale Teasley

Eric Dale Teasley

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. Eric Dale Teasley, age 50 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024

His body will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Melvin Hill CME Church located at 260 Melvin Hill Church...

Phillip Harry Burroughs

Phillip Harry Burroughs

Nov 14, 2024

Mr. Phillip Harry Burroughs, age 67 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away at home on November 14, 2024.

He was born on September 14, 1957 in Athens, Ga. to the late Harry A. Burroughs  and Hazel L. Whitehead Burroughs.

He was in sales in the hardware industry.

Left to cherish his memories are: his wife of 44 years Monica Roland Burroughs, sons Joseph Ryan...

Deana Putnam

Deana Putnam

Nov 8, 2024

Deana Louise Walcutt Putnam, age 82 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Deana was born October 20, 1942 in Columbus, OH to the late Dean Walcutt and Elenor Hurd Walcutt. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She loved to read, play Bingo and be on the lake.

Left to...

Leslie Freeman

Leslie Freeman

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. Leslie Stewart Freeman, age 77 of Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 at a local nursing facility.

Leslie was born on December 27, 1946 to the late Mary Strickland Freeman and Stewart Freeman.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 34 years Mrs. Dale Freeman, daughter Dana Pearson (Jeffrey) Royston, Stepson Nick Adams, Grandchildren Cody...

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.

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