Hubert Eaves

Mr. Hubert Eaves, age 85, of 651 E. Johnson Street, Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in Cobb Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Tommy Cleveland and Rev. Bruce Eaves will officiate and burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Thursday from 1-2pm prior to the service. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
Oak Bower Baptist Church
c/o Building Fund
1589 Old Hwy 29
Hartwell, GA 30643.

Born on April 11, 1924 in Hart County, he was the son of the late George R. Eaves and Ella Chastain Eaves. He retired from Hartwell Fire Department in 1993 with 52 years of service. Mr. Eaves was a member of Oak Bower Baptist Church, Hartwell Bass Club and a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving in the European Theater. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William, Dalford, Larry, Balaus, Frank and Robert Eaves; sisters, Lilly Mae Whitfield, Annie Lizzie Bailey, Ruth Williams, Ella Kate Ethridge and Emmie Harlow.

Survivors include his wife, Inez Sanders Eaves of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory L. and Margaret Eaves of Anderson, SC; grandchildren and grand-daughter-in-law, Benjamin Lee and Danja Eaves and Anna Rebecca Eaves; and great grandchildren, Asher Benjamin Eaves and Josiah Nathaniel Eaves.

Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.

The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Haase

Dorothy Irene Kopp Schmitz Haase, age 94, of 68 College Ave, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 2pm from the Elberton First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mike Woods, Rev. Peter Yuh, and Rev. William Mounds will officiate and burial will follow in the Eden Memorial Park in Schiller Park, Illinois. The family will be at the home of Kenneth and Doris Wilder, 1624 Dickerson Road, Elberton and will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall of Elberton First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in her honor to:
Elberton First Presbyterian Church
P.O Box 185
Elberton, Georgia 30635

Survivors include her daughters, Doris E. Wilder and Linda G. Leinweber; sons, Edward J. Schmitz, Richard R. Schmitz, and Warren G. Haase; nieces, Audrey Kopke and Darlene Lissuzzo; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

George Sorrow

Mr. George Sorrow, age 60, of Dewy Rose, passed away on June 25, 2009.

The graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 11am from Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9pm in the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorials to:
Antioch Baptist Church
c/o Building Fund
2749 Antioch Church Road
Dewy Rose, Georgia 30634.

Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Dewey Sorrow and Gladys Baxter Sorrow Parson. He was a renown sculptor and carved many magnificent memorials installed all over the United States. Mr. Sorrow was owner of G & G Granite Co. in Dewy Rose and Drake Billiards in Royston. George was a member of Masonic Lodge Philomathea #25 in Elberton. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Sorrow.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Geraldine Sorrow, of Dewy Rose; daughters and son-in-law, Rose Sorrow of the home and LeCona and Jeff Pullian of Sandy Cross; grandson, Justin Pullian of Carnesville; mother and step-father, Gladys and Nathan Parson, of Danielsville; sisters, Darline Toole, Pauline Cloud, Debra Minish, Sally Sorrow, and Lucy Gaddis; brothers, Jimmy Sorrow, Wayne Smith, and Dean Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.hicksfuneral.com to sign the online register.

Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mike Moore

Mr. Michael “Mike” Moore, age 46, of 2246 Bennett Road, Bowman passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 2pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Leon Suttles will officiate and the body was cremated. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12noon-2pm prior to the service in the funeral home.. The family is at the home of Alvin and Diane Moore, 3462 Pulliam Mill Road, Royston, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to help defray funeral expenses:
The Strickland Funeral Home
c/o Mike Moore Account
305 Cleveland Avenue
Hartwell, Georgia 30643

Born on March 27, 1963 in Franklin County, GA, he was the son of the late Guy Moore and Gertrude House Moore. He was a machine operator for a Logging Company. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arthur Moore and Paul Moore; and a sister, Lucille Bellew.

Survivors include his daughters, Brittany Moore, Ashley Moore and Alexis Moore all of Bowman; sisters, Barbara Martin and Rhonda Brown, both of Bowman, and Dorothy Sowards of South Shore, KY; brothers, Alvin Moore, Doyle Moore, Wayne Moore, Nathan Moore all of Bowman and Terry Moore of Royston.

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The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of arrangements.

Albert Webb

Mr. Albert M. Webb, age 95, of 552 Heritage Road, Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.

The memorial service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 4pm from Hartwell First Baptist Church. Dr. Steve Williams, Rev. Carter Tucker and Mr. Johnny Bruce will officiate and at his request, he was cremated. The family will receive friends Friday from 3 – 4pm in the church prior to the service. The family is at 130 Vickery Street, Hartwell. Memorials may be made to:
Hartwell First Baptist Church
81 E. Howell Street
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.

Born October 18, 1913 in Trenton, SC, he was the son of the late Iva A. Webb and Mattie Holand Webb. He retired after 31 years from the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Webb was a member of First Baptist Church of Hartwell and the Doc Adams Sunday School Class. Albert was a former member and Deacon of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Trenton, SC. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge (Shepard Lodge #320), Active in Boy Scouting and served as Scout Master, played tennis until age 85 and was a former member of Hartwell Lions Club. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marcesta Hook Webb of Hartwell; sister, Cornelia Jones Webb, Columbia, SC; and brother, Roy A. Webb, Lakeland, FL.

Survivors include his wife, Launa Bailey Webb of the home; son, John A. Webb of Hartwell; and stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Johnny and Sandra Bruce.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Sandefur

Mrs. Frances Key Sandefur, age 66, of 109 Arthur Drive, Piedmont SC, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009 in her home.

The gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 2pm from the Sandefur residence, 109 Arthur Drive, Piedmont, SC. Elder James Dell will officiate and at Mrs. Sandefur request, she was cremated.

Born on October 21, 1942 in Lakeland FL, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee Key and Willie Novella Powell Key. She was a RN for many years and a retired real estate agent. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Taylor Sandefur and a brother, Wayne Key.

Survivors include her three sons, Terry E. Sandefur of Phoenix City AL, K. Scott Sandefur of Greer SC, and Matthew S. Sandefur of Williamston, SC; a brother, Charles Key of Texas; three sisters, Eloise Eidson of Warner Robbins GA, Betty Hackle of Tucson AZ, and Margie Koerber of Verdugo City CA; and three grandchildren.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Harvey Vollrath

Mr. Dewey Harvard “Harvey” Vollrath, Jr., age 61, of Hartwell, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, South Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell First United Methodist Church. Rev. Allen Stewart, Rev. Ken Buffington and Rev. John Silver will officiate and burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park with Masonic Rites. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Thursday night from 6-9pm. Memorials may be made to:
Lake Hartwell Touchdown Club
P.O. Box 164
Hartwell, GA 30643.

Harvey was born May 16, 1948, in Darlington, South Carolina, at the home of his aunt, Lila Gardner. To say Harvey was a sports enthusiast would be an understatement. Fueled by the love for his sons, Harvey devoted countless days as a coach and mentor to boys throughout Hart County. Numerous parents came to know Harvey as their child’s Little League Baseball and Football Coach or church league basketball coach, roles he loved with his heart and soul throughout the years. His dedication to Hart County Football eventually led Harvey to serve two terms as President of the Lake Hartwell Touchdown Club. He also served as the Voice of the Hart County High School Football program during Friday night home games, which he coined “Friday Night Under the Lights.” Harvey loved to inspire the fans and players before the games and always sparked the crowd by stating, “Get on your feet! Are you ready for some Hart County Football?!” Harvey recently retired from a rewarding career at the University of Georgia after 30 years of service at his Alma Mater. He loved his Georgia Dawgs, but was excited to begin his dream job as a manager at the Hartwell Golf Club. Harvey loved the game of golf and spending time with his many friends at this club. Harvey was a member and past master of the Nancy Hart Masonic Lodge #690, Hartwell United Methodist Church and served in the United States Navy in communications from 1971 ~ 1975. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Harvard Vollrath Sr. and Virginia Gardner Vollrath.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Connie; daughters and son-in-law, Kim and Wesley Powell of Hartwell and Valerie Gifford of Weston, Florida; sons, Jim and John, both of Hartwell; sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne and Jim Keogh of Clemson, South Carolina; three grandsons, Sidney, Peyton, and Lockaby; one granddaughter, Olivia; and niece, Kate Keogh. Each of them believes their husband, brother, Daddy and “Paw-Paw” hung the moon.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Harold Maret

Mr. James Harold Maret, age 86, of 425 Melody Lane, Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.

The funeral service will held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. form the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home in Hartwell. Rev. Joe Black and Rev. Scott Mize will officiate and burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to:
Hart Co. Little League
425 Melody Lane
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.

Born on March 18, 1923 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Wallace Maret and Mary Elizabeth Wilson Maret. He was retired Co-owner & operator of Maret Grain & Milling Co. Mr. Marett was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, former deacon & member of the McDowell SS Class. Harold was a former farmer, former coach & treasurer with the Hart County Little League and a WWII US Army veteran, where he served in the European theater as an Anti-Aircraft Gunner. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Brad Smith; three brothers, Hugh Maret, Monroe Maret and Bobbie Joe Maret and two sisters, Kate Vassar and Montez Fleming.

Survivors include his wife, Janie White Maret of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Beth Maret of Hartwell; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Vic Theiling of Atlanta and Lynn and Bobby Harde of Bishop; five grandchildren, Sarah Frost, James Maret, Charles Theiling, John Maret and Matthew Harder; and a brother, Herbert Maret of Hartwell.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Lunsford

Ms. Nancy Fields Lunsford, age 47, of Washington Highway, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 2pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family will be at the home of Gary Lunsford on Old Middleton Road, Elberton and will recieve friends from 7-9 Monday night in Berry Funeral Home.

Survivors include a son, Shane Lunsford; mother, Mary Payne Mason; sister, Pam Fields; brother Michael Fields; and grandson Gavin Lunsford.

Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elma Myers

Mrs. Elma Giannoni Myers, age 86, of 68 Smith St, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospice House, Bogart.

The graveside service will on Sunday, June 21 at 10am from the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Gary McCurley officiating. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel. The family is at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to:
St. Mary’s Hospice House
1660 Jennings Mill Road
Bogart GA 30622.

Born on July 29, 1922 in Barre, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Giannoni and Victoria Cecchini Giannoni. Mrs. Myers was Secretary & Treasurer of GOCO. Inc. and a member of the Good Sheppard Fellowship of Hartwell. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Former Hartwell Mayor, Thomas E. Myers; and a grandson, Justin P. Myers

Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy Myers and Britt and Cindy Myers all of Hartwell; and four grandchildren, Harley Myers, Colby Myers, Jeremy Myers and Lauren Myers.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Stacy Moore

Mr. William 'Stacy' Moore, age 36, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in Tifton.

He was the son of Linda Edwards Moore and a veteran officer for Morrow Police Department.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2pm from the Morrow Chapel of Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Directors. Rev. Tom Shannon will officiate and burial will follow in Wesminster Memorial Gardens in Peachtree City. The body is in the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 4-8pm Saturday evening.

Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Moore of Fayetteville; mother, Linda Edwards Moore of Conyers, formerly of Elberton and Hartwell; and two brothers, Tracy Moore of McDonough and Chris Moore-Hoffer of Conyers. Several nieces; nephews; friends; and other relatives also survive.

The Morrow Chapel of Pope Dickson & Son is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Ramsey

Mr. Charles Franklin “Frank” Ramsey, age 89, of 162 Stillwood Dr, Hartwell, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in his home.

The memorial services will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from the Abundant Life Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Brewer will officiate and burial of cremains will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, IN. Memorials may be made to:
Abundant Life Baptist Church
P.O. Box 237
Hartwell, Ga. 30643

Born February 3, 1920 in Glen City, MO he was the son of the late Charles Ramsey and Bertie Allen Ramsey. He was retired from Perdue University – Calumet as maintenance supervisor. Mr. Ramsey was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church, The Young at Heart, and he was a Mason. He is preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Helen Louise Ramsey.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Harris Thompson Ramsey of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Randall “Randy” and Nan Ramsey of Aurora, CO; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy Jacobs, of Hartwell, Carol Ramsey of Hartwell, Kathy and Mel Stelter of Dyer, IN and Linda and Butch Robinson of Hartwell; step-brother, George Ramsey.; twelve grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Thompson

Mrs. Linda Robertson Thompson, age 64 of 3448 Bowersville Hwy, Bowersville, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in her home.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Flat Shoals Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Fugate and Rev. Larry Cox will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is in Tthe Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Thursday night from 7 – 9:00 p.m. The family is at the home.

Born February 8, 1945 in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Robertson and Dollie Robertson. She was employed by Hart County Maintenance Dept. as a Secretary. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church and the Ladies Sunday School Class.

Survivors include her husband, Harvey G. Thompson of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila Marshall Sayer of Bowersville; son and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Holly Thompson of Bowersville; and two grandsons, Dillon Sayer and Clay Thompson.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Christi Green

Christi Canales Green, age 53, of 1062 Ruckersville Road, Elberton, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.

The memorial services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 3pm from the memorial chapel in Berry Funeral Home. The family will be at the home, 1062 Ruckersville Road and will receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home

Survivors include her husband Leslie Green; daughters and a son-in-law, Cara & Howard Gailey and Lexi Green; a son Kyle Green; sister and brother-in-law Jill & Keith Peppers; 2 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Smith

Mrs. Carolyn Stovall Smith, age 79, of 903 Tucker Road, Macon, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 in Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Carter Tucker will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6 – 8:00 p.m. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
American Cancer Society
1684 Barnett Shoals Road
Athens, GA 30605-3007.

Born March 24, 1930 in Elberton, she was the daughter of the late Claude D. Stovall and Drucilla Anderson Stovall. She was a Graduate of Jacksonville State University. Mrs. Smith taught 30 years as an Elementary School Teacher in Clayton County, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Perry Stuart Smith; and sister, Winnie Weldon Engelbright.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, John E. Smith of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Dorena Smith of Macon; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Stuart Bresee of Knoxville, TN; sister, Virginia Jennings of Morrow; grandchildren, Sara Bresee, Alex Bresee, Kaitlin Bresee, Brittnee Smith, Tarra Smith, Brandon Smith, Nicolle Smith; great grandson, Kayden Brock; and many nieces and nephews.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Ayers

Mr. Joseph P. "Joe" Ayers, age 78, of Dewy Rose passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 11am from the Hicks Funeral Home chapel. Rev. Michael Marcengill will officiate and burial will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, June 17, 2009 from 6-8pm in Hicks Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to:
Rehoboth Baptist Church Building Fund.

Mr. Ayers was the son of the late George Washington Ayers, Sr. and Georgia Hannah Pulliam Ayers. Having served in the US Army, he was the retired owner of Bowman Hardware and was a member of Dewy Rose Baptist Church. Rev. Michael Marcengill will officiate and burial will follow in Rehoboth Baptist Church cemetery. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dixie Mae Maxwell Ayers; his brothers, Ira Ayers, Glen Ayers, Omer Ayers, and G.W. Ayers, Jr.; and his sisters, Anna Belle Ayers, Gladys Gaines, Ressie Mae Butler, Evelyn Hood, and Hannah Ruth Myers.

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Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Paige

Mr. Charles Reuben Paige, age 77, of Calhoun Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009.

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 2pm from the chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. Revs. Brian Hatchett and Jerry Dalton will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Garden. The family will receive friend from 1-2 just prior to the service in the funeral home.

Mr. Paige was an Army veteran and served during the Korean War Era.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Norma Jean Paige and his brother Pat Cooley.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Mechele Paige; daughter, Cynthia Joyce Mercado; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Brian Epps; grandchildren, Crystal Paige, Nicole Hall, Jessica Smith, Nicole Dedo, Katherine Hall, Drayton Epps, Anna Epps, Brandon Mercado, Olivia Mercado and Elizabeth Paige; 6 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Casper, Parker and Paul Page. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.


Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.

Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Charles Reuben Paige.

Karen Posey

Mrs. Karen Cann Posey, age 37, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Knoxville TN as a result of injuries she sustained in a motorcycle accident.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Mrs. Posey wished to be cremated following the service. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7-9 Tuesday evening. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to:
The Hart County Humane Society
PO Box 1062
Hartwell, Georgia 30634

Born on March 6, 1972 in Hart County, she was the daughter of Lewis Cann Sr. and the late Barbara Miller Richardson. She was a realtor for Re/Max - Anchor All Reality of Hartwell and the marketing director for Lake Pointe Assisted Living of Hartwell. She was preceded in death by her mother and maternal grandparents, Alton & Maggie Miller.

She is survived by her husband, Harold E. Posey of Hartwell; father, Lewis Cann Sr. of Hartwell; step-mother, Angie Cann of Hartwell; step-father, Ronnie Richardson of Hartwell; step-son and daughter-in-law, Cory Kim Posey of Hartwell; brother, Lewis Cann Jr. of Texas; sister, Rebecca Cann of Hartwell; step-brother, Adam Finney; step-sister, Stephanie Finney; and paternal grandparents, Earl and Beatrice Cann of Iva SC.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Charles "Bo" Johnson

Mr. Charles "Bo" Johnson, age 77, of Abbeville passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11am from the chapel of Calhoun Falls Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Sunday evening in the funeral home. Rev. Donnie Murdock and Rev. Tim Adams will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to:
Hospice Care of the Piedmont
408 W. Alexander Avenue
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646.

Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Herbert A. Johnson and Kathleen Evans Johnson, and was a member of First Creek Baptist Church in Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Rose Mary Johnson; and his brothers, Lloyd Johnson, Billy Johnson, and Vernon Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Johnson of Abbeville; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sharon Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Milton Dye, both of Elberton; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Kristi Newton of Abbeville and Richard and Beth Newton of Greenwood; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step-grandchildren.

Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Allen McCannon, Jr.

William Allen McCannon, Jr., passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2009.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Bagwell

Mrs. Martha Floyd Bagwell, age 85, of 1016 Royston Highway, Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 6pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home in Hartwerll. Dr. R. Allen Stewart and Rev. Jim Winn will officiate and burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in the Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel. The family is at the home of: Mrs. Geneese Lewis, 3664 Royston Highway, Hartwell and will receive friends Tuesday from 2-3 just prior to the service in the funeral home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
The Hartwell First United Methodist Church
200 E. Howell Street
Hartwell, Georgia 30643

Born April 2, 1924 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Floyd and Gertie Thompson Floyd. She was retired from the Hartwell Company as an Inspector. Mrs. Bagwell was a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church; Mae Lilly Circle of the UMW and the Live Wire Sunday School Class. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James L. Bagwell; sister, Pauline Vaughn; and brothers, J.B. Floyd, Jasper Floyd, Joe Frank Floyd, Aaron Floyd, Jr. Tom Ed Floyd, Harold Floyd and Turner Floyd

Survivors include her son, Jimmy E. Bagwell of Hartwell; sister, Geneese Lewis of Hartwell; and several nieces and nephews.

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The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ray Hood

Mr. Ray Hood, Sr., of 2896 Heardmont Road, Elberton, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.

The funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2pm from Bethel Grove Baptist Church.

C.W. Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

SP Davis

Mr. Seabon Perry "SP" Davis, age 73, of Elberton, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 2pm from the Bethel Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Basco Jackson will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body is in C.W. Phelps Funeral Home and will be viewed following the eulogy. The family is receive friends at home home of Mrs. Elnora Davis, 134 Burke Street, Elberton.

C.W. Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond Harper

Mr. Raymond Harper, Sr., age 90, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Phoenix Arizona.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 11am from the Norman Grove CME Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be in the Mack's Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7-8 Friday night.

Mack's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry A. Whitlow

Mr. Jerry Whitlow, age 71, of Savannah, formerly of Elberton, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009.

In accordance to Jerry's wishes, no funeral nor memorial services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made in his memory to:
Candler Cancer Care and Research Pavilion
5353 Reynolds Street
Savannah, Georgia 31405

A well-known Savannah real estate developer, Mr. Whitlow was born on April 21, 1938 in Canon, Georgia. He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, Jerry successfully completed his Proffessional Electrical Engineering certification and practices engineering for 27 years. He founded Whitlow Construction-a design and development firm and constructed electrical substation and transmission towers throughout the southeast. He was hired to build and design The Woodbury Earth Station, the first satellite communication stations of its kind. In 1987, Jerry so9ld his share of Whitlow Electric to his brother and turned to real estate development. He was a prominent developer on Hilton Head Island for twenty years.

In 1997, Jerry and his wife, Diane, moved to Savannah where he became active in developing the West Side of Savannah's historic section. Enamored of Savannah's historic section, he had a vision for developing its West Side, an area ignored by other developers. Jerry designed and developed Garden on Jones, Montgomer House, Tattnall Side Gardens, Taylor Row Townhouses, and Jones Square, all on the West Side of Savannah's historic district. He also organized a group to develop Boundary Village on Louisville Road, assembled the parcels of land for development of The Double Tree Hotel and The Hilton Garden Inn on Bay Street. Mr. Whitlow later formed North Savannah Properties to develop the Telfair PLantation across the Savannah River in South Carolina. Among other achievements, Jerry was twice awarded the Pope Award from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Survivors include his love wife, Diane of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Luann Plumb Whitlow of Savannah; daugher and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jim Plourde of Greenville, SC; brothers, Kenneth of Elberton and Don of Anderson, SC; sisters, Betty Pruitt of Athens, GA, Susan Wuerzner of Monroe GA. and Billie Bowen of Commerce, GA; and his grandchildren, Drew and Anna Whitlow of Savannah and Aubrey and Avery Plourde of Greenville, SC.

Please visit www.foxandweeks.com to sign the online register.

Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Zeb Burrell, Jr.

Dr. Zeb Lee Burrell, Jr. age 80, of 103 Forest Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in his home.

The memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 2pm from the First United Methodist Church in Elberton. The family will receive friends from 3-5 following the service in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. According to Dr. Burrell's wishes, the family donated his body to The Medical College of Georgia to further the study of medical sciences. The family requests no flowers and memorials may be made to:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 951
Elberton, Georgia 30635

or to

Elberton Memorial Hospital Foundation
c/o Drs. Zeb and Lenette Burrell Education Endowment
4 Medical Drive
Elberton, Georgia 30635

Born in Tallulah Falls, Georgia, he was the son of the late Zeb Lee and Anise Franklin Burrell. He was educated at Emory at Oxford, Emory University, Medical College of Georgie, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Burrell practiced medicine in Milledgeville, Athens, and Elberton. In 2009, Zeb was named the "Father of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)" for the state of Georgia, reflecting his instrumental role in the development of EMS for the past 30 plus years.

Survivors include his soulmate and wife of 59 years, Lenette Owens Burrell; their children by birth and by marriage, Lee and Edye Burrell, Nancy Burrell, Valerie Burrell, and Tony Maresca, David and Laura Burrell; siblings by birth and by marriage, Kathryn Burrell and Kal Kelehear and Stephen and Dianne Burrell; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Please visit www.berryfuneral.com to sign the online register.

The Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Hubbard

Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan Hubbard, age 85, of 694 Benson Street, Hartwell, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009 in Hartwell Health Care Center.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Carter Tucker will officiate and burial will follow in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 10-11 Wednesday morning just prior to the service. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
1117 Perimeter Center, W, Suite E101
Atlanta, GA 30338

Born May 26, 1924 in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Barton Jordan and Rosa Delle Wilder Jordan. She was a homemaker and a clerk at Harry Marett Supermarket. Mrs. Hubbard was a member of Hartwell First Baptist Church and the Nancy Hart Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by parents; brother, Leon Jordan; half brother Hoyt Jordan; and sister, Aldyne J. Manley.

Survivors include her husband, George W. Hubbard; son, George W. Hubbard, Jr and his wife Peggy of Lewisburg, TN; daughter, Nancy H. Chandler and her husband Phil of Marietta; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.

The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Edna Coleman

Edna Ardister Coleman, of Elberton, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2pm from the Fortson Grove Baptist Church on River Road in Elberton. Burial will be in Lincoln Heights Cemetery. The body is in C.W. Phelps Funeral Home.

C.W. Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Howard Sanders

Mr. Charles Howard Sanders, age 93, of 350 Cleveland Ave, Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 in his home.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 2pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Simmons and Rev. Lonnie Bennett will officate and burial will be in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Grandsons, Dale Price, Cody Price, Charlie Chatham, Mickey Chatham, Mary Clark, and Macon Clark will serve as pallbearers. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7-9 Monday evening. Memorials may be made to:
Andrew Carlton Fund
c/o Macedonia United Methodist Church
3961 Airline-Goldmine Road
Canon, GA 30520.

He was born March 5, 1916 in Hart County to the late Mead and Rachael Scott Sanders. Mr. Sanders was the husband of the late Edith Estes Sanders for 68 years. Howard was retired from Monroe Auto Equipment Company and a member of Flat Shoals Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and very patriotic. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. Mr. Sanders and his wife enjoyed many happy years at their lake home on Broad River, along with their beloved dog ~ Spot. Howard loved and adored each of his children and all grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Myra Sanders and Frances Ginn and brothers, Leon and Owen Sanders.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and John T. Price, Barbara Cox, Judy and Terrell Partain; six grandchildren, Dale Price and friend Teresa Elrod, Jan Jordan and friend Marty Welborn, Debra Ethridge, Marty Clark and his wife Anna, Mickey Chatham, Terri Partain and friend, Hunter Breland; six great grandchildren, Cody Price, A.J. and Kinsey Ethridge, Macon Clark and his wife Kayla, LeeAnna Clark, Charlie Chatham; great great grandson, Hunter Rollins; sister-in-law, Louise Sanders.

Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.

The Joseph A. Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Jean Middleton

Mrs. Barbara Jean Doker Middleton, age 72, of 571 Old Canon Church Rd, Bowersville, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 in Heritage Health Care at Grandview in Athens.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11am from the Sacred Hear of Jesus Catholic Church. Father Terence Kane will officiate and the body is being cremated. The family is at 122 Sanders Circle, Hartwell.

Born August 9, 1936 in Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Claude J. Doker and Mary Nell Bray Doker. Mrs. Middleton was retired from the Hartwell Company as a Seamstress and was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Owen “Buck” Middleton; son, Johnny Ray Middleton; and a sister, Mary Daniel.

Survivors include her sons, Terrell Middleton of Hartwell and Billy Middleton of Bowersville; brother, Kenneth Doker of Lavonia; sisters, Bonita Phillips of Huntsville, AL and Charlotte Blackwell of Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Please visit www.stricklandfh.com to sign the online register.

The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Everett Burton

Mr. Yancy "Everett" Burton, age 80, of Hartwell, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2009 following an extended illness.

The graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:30am in the Rocky River Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Monday night in Calhoun Falls Funeral Home.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Burton and brothers, Coleman Burdette and Neil Burton and was a member of the Rocky River Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his sons, Richard Scoggins, Michael Scoggins, Lee Scoggins, and Kenneth Burton; brothers, Howard Burton, Truman Burton, and Harlan Burton; sister, Jeanette Ware; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

Please visit www.calhounfallsfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.

Calhoun Falls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.