Troy McGarity

Mr. Troy Edward McGarity, age 42, of 74 Sanders Point, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2009 in Athens Regional Medical Center.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 4pm from the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Gettis Allen officiating. Mr. McGarity was cremated. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Monday night at the home of his sister, Charlene & Jeremy Childs, 3252 Brown Rd, Martin GA and one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home.

Born on November 6, 1964 in Franklin Co. GA, he was the son of Vickie Carey York. He was a former carpenter, former member of the Georgia Army National Guard and of the Baptist Faith. McGarity is preceded in death by a brother, Harold David McGarity Jr. and a sister Sherri Denise Chappell.

Survivors include his mother, Vickie Carey York of the home; a sister, Charlene Childs of Martin; a brother, Curtis Eric McGarity of Royston; and several nieces and nephews.

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

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

Kevin Brown

Larry Kevin Brown, age 35, of 2255 Indian Hill Road, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 1pm from the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Jay Akin will officiate and burial will follow in Vineyards Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is at the home and will receive friends from 7-9 Wednesday night at Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to Berry Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Born in Anderson County, SC, he was a son of Ann Smith Brown and the late Larry Donald Brown. Mr. Brown was of the baptist faith and a sandblaster.

Survivors include his children, Derrian and Jagger Brown; mother, Ann Smith Brown; sisters and brother-in-law, Allison and Tim Hayes and Crystal Brown; brother, Ryan Brown; grandmother, Mariene Brown; three nieces; and one nephew.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Irene Swann

Mrs. Irene Holtcamp Swann, 86, died Thursday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens.

The graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 3pm in Resthaven Cemetery. Rev. Donnie Berry will officiate.

Mrs. Swann was born in Douglas, WY, and was the wife of Garnett Swann. She was the daughter of the late Ted Holtcamp and Nora Penn Holtcamp. She and her husband were married on Nov, 9, 1943 in Gretna, LA. They spent about 35 years in Atlanta, and upon retiring, moved to Watkinsville in 1984, where they remained.

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

Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Stanley Chastain

Stanley "Nut" Chastain passed away away on Thursday, August 27, 2009.

He was the former governor and member of the VFW-Moose Lodge, and owner of Chastain Welding & Repair.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. The family is at the home and will receive friends from 7-9 Saturday night at Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made in his honor to Odyssey Health Care 855 Gaines School Road Suite G Athens, GA 30605.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Rice Chastain; daughter, Janis Deanne Chastain; and brothers, Steve Chastain, Clyde "Buddy" Chastain, and Carter Chastain.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hilda Dickerson

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11am from the Unity Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery

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

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

Scott "Lurch" Robertson

Mr. Phillip Scott "Lurch" Robertson, age 34, of 1132 Sutton Way, Elberton, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Athens Regional Medical Center.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 3pm from the Elberton First Baptist Church. Revs. Ken Whitfield and Gary Purvis will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family is at the home of Debra and Ray Wilson, 1125 Sutton Way, Elberton, and will receive friends from 7-9 Friday at Berry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to his daughter's trust fund, 1125 Sutton Way, Elberton.

He was a son of Debra Higginbotham Robertson Wilson and the late Michael Phillip Robertson. He was the grandson of Mary Jean Higginbotham Ginn and the late Dewey Higginbotham, and the late James Felix and Clyde Mackey Robertson.

Survivors include a daughter, Aleigh Marie Robertson; mother and stepfather, Debra and Ray Wilson; grandmother, Mary Jean Higginbotham Ginn; brother, Brad Stevison Robertson; brother and sister-in-law, Michael Shane and Brenda Robertson; special friend, Wendy Whitmire; niece, Chloe Robertson; and nephews, Owen Robertson and Hunter Pace.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Libbi Norman

Mrs. Laura Elizabeth "Libbi" Norman, age 49, of Hartwell passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 2pm from the Back to the Bible Church. Burial will follow in the Sardis Baptist Church cemetery. The family is at their respective homes. The body is in Mack's Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7-8 on Saturday.

Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell, is in charge of arrangements.

Maude White

Mrs. Maude Alice White, age 102 of Hartwell passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in Hartwell Healthcare Center.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Dale Zaboroskie will officiate. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body will be at the Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. prior to the service. Flowers are optional; Memorials may be made to: Bio Baptist Church, 2145 Bio Church Road, Hartwell, GA 30643.

Born July 11, 1907 in Elbert Co., GA, she was the daughter of the late John Hailey Mann and Leila Eugenia Partain Mann. She was retired from Eagle Grove School as a Dietician. She was a member of Bio Baptist Church and the WMU.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, James F. “Jimmy” White; Brothers, Lamar, Tom, Claude, Marshall and Joe Mann and a Sister, Mildred Carlton.

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

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

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Pauline Taylor

Mrs. Pauline Reid Taylor, age 86, of 666 Heard Drive, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3pm from the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Whitfield will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home, 666 Heard Drive and will receive friend from 6-8 Tuesday night in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to the Elberton First Baptist Church or to the Elbert County Library.

Born in Macon County - Cowee Community, Franklin, NC, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Willburn Sr. and Cora Lucille Jones Reid. She was a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Mrs. Taylor was a school teacher for 13 years and the owner/operator of ACE Hardware with her husband, the late Ralph Taylor. She is preceded in death by a son, Clint Taylor; sister, Mildred Strauss; and brother, Andrew Willburn Reid, Jr.

Survivors include a daughter, Prudence A. Taylor of Greenwood, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Ralph B. and Mary Taylor, Jr of Fredericksburg, VA; sister, Dorothy Tessier of Ocoee, FL; and one grandchild, Mollie Taylor.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Russ Berry

Russell Scott "Russ" Berry, age 37, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009.

The graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 3pm from Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital or to any Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Survivors include a son, Hunter Scott Berry; parents, Norman Lee and Anne Ankerich Berry; brothers, Matthew Lee and Christoper William Berry; niece, Victoria Lee Berry; and nephew, Matthew Collin Berry.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bill Middleton

Mr. William Weir "Bill" Middleton, age 81, of 1305 Fairway Drive, Elberton, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2009 in Spring Valley Healthcare Center.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Bozeman will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be at the home, 1305 Fairway Drive and will receive friends from 12:30-2 just prior to the service in Berry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Elberton First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Daisy Bone Middleton; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

J.I. Seymour

Mr. J.I. Seymour, age 78 of 125 Bailey’s Garage Rd, Bowersville GA, died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his son’s home.

Born September 24, 1930 in Elbert County, Ga., he was the son of the late Jesse Green Seymour and Louise Schlock Seymour. He was retired from Hartwell Mills/Springs Industries and a member of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Mr. Seymour was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.

Survivors: son, Michael “Mike” Seymour and his wife Cathy of Elberton, Ga., daughter, Connie Lynn Seymour of Hartwell, Ga., grandson reared in the home, Wes O’Tuel of Demorest, Ga., sister, Betty Winslett of Hartwell, Ga., special friend, Frieda Haynes of Elberton, Ga. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 25 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Rev. Joe Black and Rev. Scott Mize will officiate. Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday night. The family is at the home of his son, Mike and Kathy Seymour, 623 Jones St, Elberton GA. Memorials may be made to: T.J. and Friends Foundation, 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Ga. 30634 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, S.C. 29621

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

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

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Betty Boleman

Mrs. Betty Lovern Boleman, of 1540 Reed Creek School Rd, Hartwell GA, died Friday, August 21 in her home.

Born March 9, 1932 in Anderson, S.C., she was the daughter of the late William Edward Lovern and Exie Verdell Bobo Lovern. She was a homemaker,attended Anderson College, member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church, WMU, Former Sunday School Teacher, bible school and church artist. She was a member of the Nancy Hart Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include sons, Brad Boleman and wife Julie of Hartwell, Ga., Bruce Boleman and wife Lisa of Hartwell, Ga., and Bill Boleman and wife Darina of Hartwell, Ga., daughter, Beth Howell and husband Greg of Hartwell, Ga., sister, Peggy Smith of Douglasville, Ga. Five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Furman Deland Boleman, brothers, Julian Lovern and Rev. Lloyd Lovern and by sister, Nona Faye Sanders.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Reed Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Grant Ethridge and Mr. Fred Greenway will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at 10:30 a.m. The family will be at the home. The body is at the funeral home and the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 150 Ben Burton Road, Bogart, Ga. 30622

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

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

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Bernice Pressley

Mrs. Bernice Weaver Pressley, age 90, 981 Frank Crook Road, Canon, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospice House.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 11am from Bethany Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Durham and Rev. Britt Ginn will officiate and burial will be in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30am Monday. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday night. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to:
Bethany Baptist Church
PO Box 396
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.

Born August 28, 1918 in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Luke Weaver Sr. and Neila Hilley Weaver. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church, WMU and Joy Club. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pressley was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Pressley; a brother, Howard Weaver and a sister, Elizabeth Kelley.

Survivors include her daughter, Martha J. Pressley of Lawrenceville; two sons, Larry Pressley and David Pressley both of Royston; a brother, Luke Weaver Jr. of Canon; five sisters, Eunice Ray of Canon, Ruby Nell Brown, Delree “Bill” Cleveland and Nina Bryson all of Hartwell and Peggy Kay of Canon; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

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

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

Mabel West

Mrs. Lena Mabel Chafin West, 97, of Stoney Ridge Rd., died Friday, August 21, 2009, at Heritage Health Care of Wilkes.

Mrs. West was a native of Wilkes County, and was the daughter of the late George P. Chafin and Connie Mae Moss Chafin. She was retired from Royal Manufacturing Co., was a homemaker and a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church. She was the widow of Daniel Everette West, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Ann West Rogers and a son, Shelton Edward West.

Mrs. West is survived by sons and daughters in law, Marion and Joyce West and Bobby and Peggy West, both of Washington; daughters and son in law, Shirley W. Goldman, of Lincolnton, and Mary W. and Louie Gene Hubbard, of Washington. One sister, Blanche C. Sisson, of Washington: 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips Mill Baptist Church

The graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 3pm from the cemetery of Phillips Mill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Saturday night in Hopkins Funeral Home.

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

Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Joseph Turcotte

Dr. Joseph Samuel Turcotte, M.D., age 56, of Hartwell, died unexpectedly on August 12, 2009.

Survivors include his sons Peter, Thomas and Maxwell Turcotte; daughters Jeanette Young, Alicia Dillon, Monica, Alexandra, Savannah, and Gabrielle Turcotte; father Dr. Maurice Turcotte; grandchildren Michael, Andrew, Erin and Evelyn; and eight siblings. He is preceded in death by his mother Joan H. Turcotte.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday August 17, 2009 at 10:30am from St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church with Father Peter Rau officiating. The family will received friends at the church on Sunday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 PM. The body was cremated. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, August 19 in Lavonia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to GA State University Physics Department in his honor.

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

Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Roswell/Alpharetta, was incharge of arrangements. (770-645-1414)

Glenda Eavenson

Mrs. Glenda Wright Eavenson, age 89, of Elberton, passed away August 20, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 3pm from Concord United Methodist Church. The body will be placed in the church at 2pm to lie in state until the hour of service. Revs. Troy Ayers and Jim Winn will officiate and burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Eavenson was born in Jackson County, Ga., to the late George Samuel Wright and Eloise Bennett Wright. She was a longtime member of Concord United Methodist Church and UMW, Elberton Pilot Club and DAR. Mrs. Eavenson was also a retired school teacher and retired Hart County Extension Agent, a member of Georgia Retired Teacher's Association and a member of UGA Retirees Association. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles E. Eavenson.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lynn and Jim Evans of Augusta; sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie and Susan Eavenson of Oxford and Bud and Rhonda Eavenson of Gainesville; grandchildren, Lynn Hernandez of Elberton, Clay Eavenson of Land O' Lakes, Fl., Stephanie Higgins of Oxford, Jennifer Eavenson of Gainesville, Julie Anne Eavenson of Gainsville, and Beth Eavenson of Oxford; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ilene Callaway; several nieces; and nephews.

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

Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lother & Sherry A. Schweder

Lothar Karl, age 77, and Sherry Allen Schweder, age 65, of Lexington passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2009 in Lexington as a result of dog attacks.

A memorial service for Mr. & Mrs. Schweder will be held on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 2pm from the East Chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to:
Madison/Oglethorpe Counties Animal Shelter
or
Athens Area Humane Society.
Born 1943, in Prescque Isle, Maine, to Robert and Dorothy Allen, Sherry enjoyed learning new languages, taking long walks and spending time with her beloved pets. She worked as a Bibliographer in the University of Georgia Library’s Collection Development Department for over 30 years. During that time, she played a significant role in building the libraries collections, particularly in the areas of foreign languages, linguistics, classics, philosophy, and religion.
Born in 1932 in Rambow-Stolp, Germany, Lothar enjoyed collecting books and communicating with others about Kansas Jayhawks basketball and politics on the Internet. He was a retired from the Hutchison Correctional Facility in Hutchison, K. S. and at one time, a professor at the University of Georgia.

Both Sherry and Lothar are survived by her mother, Dorothy B. Allen of Williamsburg, V. A.; her sister Victoria Allen Lazear of Portola Valley, CA; her brothers, Phillip Allen of Pointe Richmond, CA and Mark Allen of Palo Alto, CA; their two sons and daughters-in-law, York and Mickey Schweder of Hutchison, KS., and Mark and Windy Schweder of Aiken, SC; their grandson, Matthew Schweder of Hutchison, KS.; their granddaughter, Emily Schweder of Hutchison, KS.; their grandson, Aubrey Schweder of Aiken, SC.; their grandson Quinlan “Quinn” Schweder of Aiken, SC; and many loving extended family members and friends.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel has charge of arrangement.

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Don Albertson

Mr. Don Albertson passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009 in Elbert Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:30am from the Fortsonia Baptist Church. Revs. Bobby Baston, Steve Gibson, and Russell Moore will officiate and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10-11:30am in the Fellowship Hall of Fortsonia Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Don L. Albertson Tribute # 24240075
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105

Survivors include his wife, Judith "Judy" Higginbotham Albertson; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason L. Albertson and Scott G. & JoAnn Albertson; grandson, Austin Jayce Alberton; mother, Alice Madden Albertson; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa & Heyward Davis; and brother and sister-in-law, W.D. & Theresa Albertson.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Antonio David Palmisano

Mr. Antonio David Palmisano, age 81, of Evans, passed away on August 13, 2009 in University Hospital.

The graveside service was held on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11am from Westover Memorial Park in Augusta. Rev. Chris Townsend officiated and burial followed.

He was a native of Clarke County, the son of the late, Leonard and Willie Mae Nelms Palmisano. Mr. Palmisano served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from the banking industry where he worked in the Accounting Department.

Survivors include two nephews, David Lee Palmisano, Grovetown and Timothy Paul Palmisano, Jackson; four cousins, Richard Nelms, Washington, Mike Nelms, Griffin, Claude Nelms, Jr., Montgomery, AL and Annette Miller, Martinez.

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

Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Brown

Mr. Jimmy Gaines Brown passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 3pm from the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mike Woods will officiate and burial will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday night in Berry Funeral Home. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to:
First Presbyterian Church
154 South McIntosh Street
Elberton, Georgia 30635

Born in Hart County he was a son of the late Benson C. Brown and Jewel Thornton Brown. He was member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elberton and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War where he received the Bronze Star of Valor.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Joy McIntosh Brown; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth A. & April Brown and Kevin B. and Candice Brown; brothers, William L. Brown, Maxwell Brown, and Thornton Brown; four grandchildren, Miranda Brown, Chandler Brown, Leyton Brown, and Lauren Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Berry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Harold Cleveland

Mr. Harold Louie Cleveland, age 87, of 874 North Forest Avenue, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009 peacefully in his home.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2009 at 4pm from the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Dr. Donald Little and Rev. Keith McKenzie 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 from 2-3:30 Sunday afternoon. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to:
Mt. Hebron baptist Church
273 Mt. Hebron Road
Hartwell, Georgia 30643

Born on April 25, 1922 in Hart County, he was the son of the late Henry K. Cleveland and Emma L. Jones Cleveland. He was a Brick Mason for over 54 years, a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, a deacon and former Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Cleveland was a WW II US Army Air Corps veteran, where he served in the European Theater. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Janelle Hayes Cleveland; a grandchild, Tyler Yeagley; four brothers, Teasley Cleveland, Lavant Cleveland, Bill Cleveland, and Joe Cleveland; and three sisters, Irene Adams, Onie York and Gladys Cathey.

Survivors include three sons, Tim Cleveland, Chris Cleveland, and Eric Cleveland all of Hartwell; two daughters, Debbie Higginbotham and her husband David of Hartwell and Karen Cleveland of Hartwell; a sister, Evelyn Gaines of Anderson; five grandchildren, Jonathan Higginbotham, Angela Higginbotham, Morgan Yeagley, Bo Buffington and Cody Buffington; and one great grandchild, Cana Donald.

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

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

Jimmie Sanders

Mrs. Jimmie Rhodes Sanders, age 81, of Elberton passed away on August 13, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 3pm from Northside Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church at 2pm. Rev. David McConnell and Rev. Sonny Peevy will officiate and buriwl will follow in Concord United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Saturday evening in Hicks Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to:
Northside Baptist Church
c/o Building Fund
384 N. Oliver Street
Elberton, Georgia 30635

Born in Elbert County on January 27, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Lee and Eva Audrey Mattox Rhodes. Mrs. Sanders was a long-time member of Northside Baptist Church where she served as Church Secretary for over 50 years. She was an avid gardener. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Doris Sanders.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Marshall Sanders of Elberton; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Ann and Frank Dantism of Concord, NC; son and daughter-in-law, David Mark and Trish Sanders on Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Suzanne Dantism, Christopher Dantism, Matthew Dantism, Mary Sanders, and Emily Sanders; sisters, Sara Frances Smith and Betty Jo Poole, both of Elberton; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carlis Davis Williams

Carlis Davis Williams, age 75, of 1233 South Main Street, Abbeville, wife of Lee C. Williams passed away on Thursday August, 13, 2009 in Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 3pm from Southside Baptist Church. Revs. Alvin Hodges, Marion Argo, and Earl Hartley will oficiate and entombment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The body is in Chandler-Jackson Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6-7:30 Saturday evening. The family is at the home. Pallbearers will be Sammy Lewis, T.J. Booth, Dean Branyon, Sammy Jeanes, Bobby Joe Williams, and John Pullin. Mrs. Williams' caregivers will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to:
Congregational Holiness Church
921 South Main Street
Abbeville, South Carolina 29620.

Born in Elberton, Georgia she was a daughter of the late Howard Gordon Davis and Louise Moore Davis. Mrs. Williams was a retired homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Lee C. Williams of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Williams and Tony Booth of Greenwood, SC; two sisters, Marjorie Davis Alexander of Aiken, SC and Betty Davis Buffington Simpson of Abbeville, SC; brother, Jimmy Gordon Davis of Elberton, Georgia; two grandchildren, Tonya Booth Branyon and her husband Dean of Abbeville, SC and T.J. Booth and his wife Sherrie of Abbeville, SC; three great-grandchildren, Katie Lee Nash, Dylan Booth and Jeb Booth; and one step great-grandchild, Jessica Branyon.

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

The Chandler Jackson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Announcement is courtesy of Berry Funeral Home, Elberton.

Douglas Crawford

Mr. Douglas S. Crawford, age 88 of 12 Cobb Village Drive, Apt. 47D, Royston, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 2pm from the Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Revs. Hulon Bryant and Andy Huff will officiate and burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell where the family will receive friends fro 12-2 Friday just prior to the service. The family is at the home in Royston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Missionaries of Grace Baptist Church
P.O. Box 183
Royston, Georgia 30662

or to

Soldiers’ Angels
1792 East Washington Blvd
Pasadena, California

Born March 24, 1921 in Clifton, NJ, he was the son of the late George Crawford and Sophie Leimbach Crawford. He was retired from Picatinny Arsonal as a Program Analyst. Mr. Crawford was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Royston and American Legion Post #109. He was also a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran and served in the Pacific Theater. He is preceded in death by his Parents and a Daughter, Virginia Ann “Ginger” Levin.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Carlile Crawford of Royston, GA; son, Gordon R. Crawford of Morristown, NJ; son-in-law, Scott Levin of Chicago, IL; three grandsons, Cory Levin, Carl Levin and Christopher Levin; and two great grandchildren.

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

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

Henry Johnson, Jr.

Mr. Henry J. Johnson, Jr., age 90 of 1167 Old Andersonville Road, Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospice House, Athens.

The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 3pm from the chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Dr. R. Allen Stewart will officiate and Mr. Johnson's body was cremated. The family is at the home of Carol & Bruce Boorn, 1167 Old Andersonville Road, Hartwell and wil receive friends from 2-3 just prior to the service in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to:
Hartwell First United Methodist Church
200 E. Howell Street
Hartwell, GA 30643

Born October 12, 1918 in Lakeland, GA, he was the son of the late Henry J. Johnson, Sr. and Ethel Gary Johnson. He was a retired Policeman from the City of Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Johnson was a member of F.O.P. in Jacksonville, FL and a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran and served in the Pacific Theater. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte Isabel White Johnson; sister, Louise Gray and a grandchild, Timothy Boorn.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Carlene Johnson of Snellville; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Bruce Boorn of Hartwell; sister, Ola Mae Douglas of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Lori Reinhart, Ashley Johnson, and Scott Johnson; three great grandchildren, Devon Reinhardt, Haley Reinhardt and Chase Reinhardt.

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

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

Peggy Howard

Peggy Howard passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009 in Wills Memorial Hospital.

The graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 11am from Resthaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the home.

A complete obituary with survivors will be posted later.

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

Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lenora Lunsford

Mrs. Leonora Ogletree Lunsford, age 94, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009 in University Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11am from Hopkins Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Rayner will officiate and burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 just prior to the service in Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be mat to the Phillips Mill Baptist Church.

She was a native of Taliaferro County, the daughter of the late Othur B. and Elma Dunn Ogletree. Mrs. Lunsford was a retired sewing machine operator for Royal Manufacturing and a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lunsford.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Propes of Ellenwood, Annie Norene Strickland of Cartersville and Ruth and Edward C. Doughty pf Fairfax, VA; two sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and John Cowart of Powder Springs and Alma Fuller of Avondale Estates; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Beneigh

Mrs. Helen Romanowski Thatcher Beneigh, age 90, of 45 Walnut Street, Hartwell, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.

The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11am from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Walter Foley officiating. Mrs. Beneigh wished to be cremated following her funeral mass. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday night. Memorials may be made to:
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
1009 Benson Street
Hartwell, Georgia 30643.

Born on July 5, 1919 in Harrison NJ, she was the daughter of the late Antoni Romanowski and Bridget Bujko Romanowski. Mrs. Beneigh was retired from Western Electric, Union NJ, with 30 years of service, where she was a Quality Control Technician. She worked as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, the Hart County Clothes Closet and was a member of the Friendship Force for one year. Helen was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church of Hartwell. She is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Justin Thatcher, and William A. Beneigh; and a sister, Jennie Krasnitski.

Survivors include her sister, Genevieve Hayes of Parsippany NJ; sister-in-law, Alexia Roman of Macon; three stepchildren, Barine Beneigh Postage, Ginny Beneigh McGeorge and Ted Beneigh; and a close friend, Lyle Roland of Hartwell.

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

James Dutton

Mr. James Dutton, age 68, of 80 Snowy Dr, Hartwell, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 4pm from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Reverend Johnny Stowe will officiate and burial will follow in the Memorial Garden of Prayer. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7-9 Sunday evening. The family is at the home, 80 Snowy Drive

Born on April 23, 1941 in Anderson SC, he was the son of the late Arthur P. Dutton and Mary Smith Dutton. Mr. Dutton was retired from Springs Industries and a member of the Genostee ARP Church in Iva SC. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Wayne Dutton.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Haggard Dutton of the home; three sons, Robert Dutton of Iva, SC, Jimmy Dutton of Hartwell, and David Dutton of Royston; a daughter, Tracy Gibson of Royston; a step-son, Richard Taylor of Jefferson; two step-daughters, Tina Ivey and Christy Sanders both of Hartwell; a brother, J. C. Dutton of Hartwell; two sisters, Sue Pearson of Lavonia and Martha Sue Witsel of Royston; and fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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

James Samples

Mr. James Lewis Samples, age 56, of Hartwell passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in Hart County Hospital.

The memorial service will be private and will be held at a later date.

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

Dan McAvoy

Mr. Daniel Reese McAvoy, age 88, went home to be with the lord and his beloved wife, Mildred Nunn McAvoy on Thursday, August 6, 2009, in his home. Mrs. McAvoy preceded him last Friday, July 31, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 3pm from the Phillips Mill Baptist Church. Rev. John Kind and Rev. Jamie Callaway will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday evening in Hopkins Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Patrick McAvoy, Billy McAvoy, Glen Gabriel, Kim Moss, Tommy McAvoy, and Doug Saxon. Mr. McAvoy's great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Mr. McAvoy was a native of Wilkes County, where he attended Courtground School. He was the son of the late Jacob McAvoy and Irene McCarthy McAvoy. Dan always enjoyed the school children when they would come and visit his farm on field trips. He was a wonderful father to his four children, who loved him dearly. He was a retired farmer and was a member of the Phillips Mill Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jimmy Saxon of Carlton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry McAvoy of Washington, Curtis and Linda McAvoy of Athens, and Donnie and Claudia McAvoy of Comer; one sister, Becky Hargadon of Marietta; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to:
TJ and Friends Foundation
1675 Deep Creek Road
Dewey Rose, GA 30634.

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

The Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest Rudeseal

Mr. Ernest Aron Rudeseal, age 75 of Hartwell, passed away on August 5, 2009.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 2pm from Sharon Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Rudeseal’s wishes were that his body be donated to the Medical College of Georgia for research.

Born December 9, 1933 in Toccoa, Ga., he was the son of the late Willard Newton Rudeseal and Ella Holbrook Rudeseal. He was retired from the CDC in Atlanta and was a member of the Sharon Presbyterian Church, The Golden K and was a Master Gardener. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict aboard the U.S.S. Bennington. Mr. Rudeseal lived in Gwinnett County before moving to Hartwell in 1996.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Swindell Rudeseal of the home; son, Randy Alan and Vicki Rudeseal of Winston, Ga.; daughter, Lisa Gail Rudeseal, of Zebulon, Ga.; brother, Eugene and Odelia Rudeseal of Alapaha, Ga.; sisters, Jackie and Mansel Robinson of Ray City, Ga., and Edna and Willie Register of White Springs, Fl.; brother in law, Alfred Jackson of Stockbridge, Ga.; brother and sister in law, Linton and Mary Swindell of Hoschton, Ga; grandchildren, Ashlyn and Emily Rudeseal of Winston, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Agatha Jackson.

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

Mildred Willis

Mrs. Mildred Lucille Carlan Willis, age 91, of Elberton, took her place in heaven on August 4, 2009, surrounded by her five children and her faithful dog, “Gypsy” in her home.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening, August 6, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00pm and the service will be held on Friday at 11:00am, at Concord Methodist Church in Elberton. The body will lie in state beginning at 10:00am. The Reverends Billy Pittman, Troy Ayers, and Al Davis will be officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

She was born June 21, 1918, in Elbert County, the beloved only child of the late Abijah and Ida Ruff Carlan. Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, James Ennis Willis. Also preceding her in death were her step-son, James Willard Willis, and her step-grandson, Robert Bruce Willis (Bobby).

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Dale Willis McCurley (Larry) of Madison, Deane Willis Heaton (Hugh) of Hartwell, Malita Willis Sanders of Bostwick, Keith D. Willis (Vicki) of Elberton, and Kay Willis Shaw (Rawn) of Dallas; eleven grandchildren, Sandy McCurley, Scott McCurley, Melanie Sanders Wible (David), Marla Sanders Whittington (Ken), Russ Sanders (Kristi), Brian Willis, Christa Willis, Frankie Heaton (Christie), Rhiannon Shaw, Amanda Shaw, and Meghan Shaw Brinkley (Jamie); two step-grandchildren, Cindy Willis Williamson and Connie Willis King; and ten great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Frankie Heaton, Scott McCurley, Russ Sanders, Brian Willis, grandson-in-law, Jamie Brinkley, and nephew, Sam Bond.

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

Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mildred Lucille Carlan Willis.

SPC Brad Seawright

SPC Brad Daniel Seawright, US Army, age 28, of 2590 Whippoorwill Trail, Hartwell, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Anderson County, South Carolina.

The funeral service will held on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 11am from the Hartwell Chapel of The Strickland Funeral Home. Rev. R.C. Oglesby, Chaplin Thomas Paul Townsend and SSG Jeff Duncan will officiate and burial will be in the Iva City Cemetery, Iva SC with full military honors. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday night. The family is at the home of Ronnie and Phyllis Seawright, 2818 Whippoorwill Trail, Hartwell.

Born on May 23, 1981 in Augusta GA, he was a son of Ronnie and Phyllis Wiles Seawright. Brad was a member of the US Army Reserves 289th Corps Support Det. He was employed by S & S Construction and was a member of the Good Hope Presbyterian Church of Iva. Mr. Seawright served two tours in Afghanistan, where he received a Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and an Army Achievement Medal. SPC Seawright was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Waymon Wiles and paternal grandparents, Charles and Cleora Seawright.

Survivors include his wife, Beth Harris Seawright of Hartwell; two daughters, Rylie Elizabeth Seawright and Peyton Danielle Seawright both of the home; parents, Ronnie and Phyllis Wiles Seawright of Hartwell; two brothers, Ronnie Keith Seawright and Charles Bryan Seawright both of Hartwell; a sister, Dana Michelle Pastor of Anderson SC; and maternal grandmother, Bobbie Porter of Iva SC.

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

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

C.R. Berg

Mr. Clarence R. “C.R.” Berg, age 70, of 420 Cedar Creek Circle, Hartwell, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 in Greenville Memorial Hospital.

The funeral services will held on Wednesday, August 5 at 2pm from the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. Harrison Lampley and Rev. Rabon Stewart will officiate and burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 to lie instate until the hour of service. The body is in The Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to:
Gideons International
PO Box 59
Hartwell, Georgia 30643

Born on December 13, 1930 in Dearbrook WI, he was the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Richard O. Berg. He was a partner in Febmetco, member of Ducks Unlimited and an avid sportsman.

Survivors include his wife, Rachel Edwards Berg of the home; three sons, Richard Berg of Rydal GA, Ralph Berg of Gainesville GA and Daniel Berg of Athens GA; a daughter, Anne Marie Addison of Hartwell GA; three sisters; three grandchildren, Hunter Berg, Michael Addison and Rachel Addison and two step-granddaughters, Laura Addison and Haley Addison also survive.

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

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

Alton Childs

Mr. Thomas Alton Childs, age 101, of 3926 Brad Dixon Road, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 3pm from the Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1-3 just prior to the service in Woodlawn United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Woodlawn United Methodist Church

Survivors include his wife of 76 years, Alice Ruth Scott Childs; daughters, Faye Mills, Carolyn E. "Liz" Jones, Nona Churney, and Sandra Aeckstein; sons, Billy Childs and Tom Childs; 24 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and a number of great-great-grandchildren.

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

Berry Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred McAvoy

Mrs. Mildred Nunn McAvoy, age 89, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 in her home.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at 3pm from the Phillips Mill Baptist Church. Revs. John King and Jamie Callaway will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 6-8 in Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington. Pallbearers will include Tommy Swann, Dean Nunn, Doug Saxon, Joe Hardy, and Glen Gabriel. Mrs. McAvoy's great grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Flowers are optional and memorials may be made to T.J. & Friends.

Survivors include her husband of sixty six years, Dan McAvoy; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jimmy Saxon, Carlton; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry McAvoy, Washington, Curtis and Linda McAvoy, Athens and Donnie and Claudia McAvoy, Comer; brother and sisters-in-law, Warren and Lois Nunn, Washington and Becky Hargadon, Marietta; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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

The Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.