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Peter Harper, Jr.

Peter Harper, Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

Mr. Peter James Harper, Jr., age 74 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at home following a sudden illness.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later time.

Services are entrusted to Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Crematory, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell. 

Lisa Ginn Banks

Lisa Ginn Banks

Aug 3, 2024

Ms. Lisa Ginn Banks, age 52 of Hartwell, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Monroe, GA, surrounded by her family after a short illness. 

She was born on April 22,1972 in Anderson SC to Mr. Albert Ginn and the late Mrs. Linda Willis Ginn. She was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. 

She was preceded in...

Louise Massey

Louise Massey

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Louise Helen Massey. age 78 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully at her home. 

She was born on August 3, 1945 in Hartwell Georgia to the late Joseph and Ella (Adams) Kotal. She was a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church. She was a production worker with NVF and enjoyed cooking, outdoors, game shows, hummingbirds and spending time with family.

She was...

Joyce Elaine Grant

Joyce Elaine Grant

Aug 1, 2024

Joyce Elaine (Goehring) Grant, age 90 of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 1, 2024 at her home.

 She was born on June 13, 1934 in Bellwood Pennsylvania to the late Levi Goehring and Hazel Goehring. She attended Kings College and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She loved playing the piano, she was a volunteer with Hart Life...

Al Newton

Al Newton

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. Albert "Al" Newton, Jr., passed peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024 at home surrounded by family members.

Al was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 29, 1940 and received his Bachelor degree in chemistry and mathematics at Northwestern University. He spent his early career working in nuclear medicine sales and then as a certified fire safety engineer in Georgia. His...

Mollie Spurlock (Courtesy)

Mollie Spurlock (Courtesy)

Jul 26, 2024

Mollie Jan Vickery Spurlock, 51, of Waycross died Friday morning, July 26, 2024, at her residence after a short illness. She was born in Anderson, SC to Curtiss Vernon and Janet Stovall Vickery. Mollie was a graduate of Hart County High School and Georgia Southern University. Mollie was also an educator that touched the lives of many students in school...

Leslie Merritt

Leslie Merritt

Jul 25, 2024

Ms. Leslie Susanne Merritt, age 53 of Canon, Ga., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024 surrounded by family.

She was born February 20, 1971 in Royston, Ga., to the late Louvinia Bruce. 

She is survived by her father, William Merritt, children, Jatavious Merritt, Kemani Harbin and Kyree Harbin, and sister, Chundra Merritt.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July...

Louise Gulley

Louise Gulley

Jul 25, 2024

Mrs. Louise Bruce Gulley, age 93 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024.

She was born September 30,1930 in Iva, SC to the late Robert Bruce and Melinda Newby Bruce. Louise retired from Hartwell Company with many years of service. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir as long as...

Carol Williams

Carol Williams

Jul 23, 2024

Ms. Carol Seawright Williams, age 90 of Hartwell, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at a local health care facility.

She was born on April 15, 1934 in Hart County to the late Charles W. Seawright and Cleora Gaines Seawright. She worked in the textile industry for a number of years and she was a Methodist by faith.

She is...

Kathy Wilson

Kathy Wilson

Jul 21, 2024

Ms. Kathy Nell Wilson, age 72 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at a local health care facility.

Kathy was born on March 31, 1952 in Anderson, SC. She retired from Tenneco Automotive and was of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish her memory are; niece, Chastity (David) Kesler and nephew, Kalyn Adams, both of Hartwell, great-nephews, Clay...

Adam Tucker

Adam Tucker

Jul 18, 2024

William Adam Tucker, age 16 of Clarkesville, Ga., passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Left to cherish his memory are; his mother, Cyndie Brulotte, father, Kelma CoHentze Tucker, brothers, Josiah CoHentze Tucker, Mason Robert Tucker, Lincoln Zane Tucker, Kelma CoHentze Malachai Tucker and sister, Desaray Partain. Grandparents, Gary and Sue McCurley and Lydia Shumaker and Elma Tucker all of Hartwell,...

James E. Evans

James E. Evans

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. James Earl Evans, age 76 of McCurry Road in Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 9, 1948. James retired from Engelhard Company with many years of service and he was of the Baptist faith.

Left to cherish his memory are; his wife Imogene Sanders Evans, daughter, Tammy...

Brittany Clark

Brittany Clark

Jul 14, 2024

Mrs. Brittany Norris Clark, age 34 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 16, 1990 in Anderson, SC. She was a homemaker.

Left to cherish her memory are; her husband, John Clark, mother, Teresa Britt Norris, sons, Austin Clark and Gage Clark, grandparents, Gloria (Sam) Norris Pickens, mother...

Scotty Bailey

Scotty Bailey

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Gregory Scott (Scotty) Bailey, age 55 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX

Scotty was born on October 30, 1968 in Royston Ga., to Jimmy Crittendon and Audrey Weaver Bryan. He is survived by  his wife Wanda Cartee Bailey, his children Garrett Bailey (Kristen), Dillon Bailey (Kimberly McCall) all of...

Vincent Meeks

Vincent Meeks

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Vincent Everett Meeks, age 63, of Hartwell, Ga entered into rest at Piedmont Regional on July 13, 2024 in Athens, Ga.

He was born at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Ga on September 27, 1960 to the late Roger J. Meeks and Wilma Barefoot Meeks. He attended Henderson High School in DeKalb County where he was active in sports and...

Terry Louise Spence

Terry Louise Spence

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Terry Louise Lewis Spence, age 52 of Lavonia, Ga., passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024 at her home. She was born August 19, 1971 in Clarkesville, TN. 

Left to cherish her memories are her mother Judy Faulkner Lewis, Fiancé Larry Barnes and her fur babies Tucker, Gucci, Roxy, Lucy and Cocco. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Gilbert Martin

Gilbert Martin

Jul 11, 2024

Gilbert Jerome Martin, age 63 of Carnesville Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. 

He was born on January 28, 1961 in Salisbury, N.C. to the late Gilbert Martin and Elizabeth Mary Perry Gaines.  Gilbert worked in construction and lumber industry. He was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at...

Vickie Saunders

Vickie Saunders

Jul 11, 2024

Mrs. Vickie Lynch Saunders, age 64, of Hartwell, GA., passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 2024. She was born in Toccoa, Ga., to the late Minor Lee Lynch and Mildred Lurlene (Pitts) Lynch, on June 8, 1960.

Vickie is survived by her children, Michael (Misty) Segars of Athens, GA., Brandy (Joey) Bryson of Lavonia, GA., Shaun Segars of Martin, GA, and...

Barbara Seymour

Barbara Seymour

Jul 5, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Landrum Seymour, age 82 of Reed Creek in Hartwell, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 12, 1942 in Wooster, OH to the late Edward Landrum and Mae Louise Scott Landrum. She retired as executive secretary with Boeing as a Government pricing specialist with 39 years of service. Barbara...

Dillard Lee

Dillard Lee

Jul 5, 2024

 Mr. Dillard Lee, age 77 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at home surrounded by family.                

He was born February 15, 1947 in Hartwell to the late Limmy C. Lee and Nettie Holmes Lee. Dillard was employed with Savannah Valley Egg Company for 32 years and later founded Dillard’s...

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