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Michael Ramsey, 87, died in Hartwell, Georgia on November 30, 2022 after a brief acute illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary Owens Ramsey. Mike was preceded in death by his brother Bobby, mother Dorothy, and father Robert. Born in New Smyrna, Florida, Mike graduated High School in Deland. He spent 31 years as an officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, was an Air Force veteran and an avid fisherman. Having made their home in Florida since their marriage in 1998, Mike and Mary moved to Hartwell, Georgia four years ago to be near Ken and Cindy Owens. Mike was loved by all who knew him including the professionals who cared for him at Hartwell Health and...

Joyce Vande Kopple Robeson was born February 6, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Jesus escorted her to heaven on November 23, 2022. She grew up in Grand Rapids and as a young adult moved to Jackson, Michigan and worked for Coca Cola in the office. There she met her husband of 42 years, Harold J. Robeson, who also worked at Coca Cola. They married at Harold's oldest brother's home in Detroit, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Harold's father. Shortly after their marriage, Coca Cola transferred them to Atlanta. Joyce went to work for the GA Telco Credit Union as a switch board operator. Their daughter, Michelle, was born while in Atlanta. Joyce was active in a woman's club, a needle work group,...

Mrs. Mary Johanna "Cookie" Smith, age 79 of New Prospect Road in Hartwell, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her home after a sudden illness. She was born on April 3, 1943 to the late William Smith and Agnes Schultz Smith. Mrs. Smith worked at DFACS for a number of years and retired from UGA where she was an Academic Advisor/continuing education with 20 years of service. She attended Anderson College, Clemson and UGA where she received her Bachelors and Masters Degree. She went to Anderson College on a Basketball Scholarship and was a Star basketball player at Hart County High School. Cookie loved helping people, was active in the community, and served as past president of Farm...

Mr. Millard Turner Craft, age 80 of 1649 Craft Road in Elberton, Ga., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born on April 3, 1942 in Hart County to the late Mack A. Craft and Inez Adams Craft. He was a Diesel Mechanic, member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, and he was of the Methodist Faith. He loved family time, woodworking and making knives. His survivors include; his wife, Margaret Powell Craft, daughters, Melanie Evans and Monica (Kevin) Vickery all of Elberton, grandson, Cody Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jack Craft and grandchildren, Michael Blake Evans and Grant Turner...

Mrs. Bettie Brank Maness, age 90, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 13, 1932 to the late Henry Samuel Brank Sr. and Annabelle Ponder Brank in Chester SC. She was a retired teacher and attended Price Chapel Church of God. Mrs. Maness is survived by her husband; Legrand Maness Sr., children; Debbie Maness Clark of Hartwell, GA., Samuel Christopher Maness (Shelly Moore) of LaGrange, KY., Legrand Maness Jr. (Thomas Janter) of Atlanta, GA., John Mark Maness of Hartwell, GA., ten grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings; Lola, Lois, Frances, Jack, Don, Henry Jr., Eula,...

Ms. Elta Howard Proctor, age 95 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. She was born on February 1, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to the late George Howard and Florence Willoughby Howard. After graduating high school, she went to work for the FBI and for a number of years she was a secretary for a research company. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by; children, Charles M. Lamm, III Laura L. Jackson, Terri Cherry, Alice Melashenko and Debbie Reid, grandchildren, Regina Jackson, Chas Lamm, Jordan Jackson and Stephanie Lamm and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wayne C. Proctor and...

Ms. Elta Howard Proctor, age 95 of Hartwell, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at AnMed Health in Anderson, SC. She was born on February 1, 1927 in Lumberton, NC to the late George Howard and Florence Willoughby Howard. After graduating high school, she went to work for the FBI and for a number of years she was a secretary for a research company. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by; children, Charles M. Lamm, III Laura L. Jackson, Terri Cherry, Alice Melashenko and Debbie Reid, grandchildren, Regina Jackson, Chas Lamm, Jordan Jackson and Stephanie Lamm and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wayne C. Proctor and...

Mr. Charles Bruce Jones, age 75 of Lavonia Highway, Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at home surrounded by family. He was born on June 25, 1946 in West Newton, MA. Bruce was a retired Insurance Agent having his own agency. He loved Golf, Scuba Diving, Horseback Riding, Skiing and Collecting. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. He is survived by; his wife, Rondia Maddox Jones, sons, Peter Andrew (Shelley) Jones of Hoschton, Ga., and Michael Charles (Shannon) Jones of Hartwell, GA., siblings, Andrew Jones of W. Melborn, FL and Phebe Reardon of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Grandchildren, Cassie, Griffin, Hailey, Charlie and Ashleigh. He was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Diane Seawright, age 71 of 9520 Hwy 81 S. Iva, SC, 29655; wife of the late Jerry Seawright, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 8,2022 in hospice. Mrs. Seawright was born on November 29, 1950.She was the daughter of Ralph and Colie Posey. Diane was a member of First Baptist Church of Iva. She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, she also loved trips to the mountains with her grandchildren. Diane is survived by her sons: Jamey Seawright and Chuck Seawright; grandchildren Bailey Seawright, Chase Seawright, and Cayden Seawright. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. A service celebrating the life of Mrs. Diane Seawright will be at a later...

Mrs. Virginia Brown Evans, formerly of Hartwell, Ga., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 14, 2021 Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Two o'clock from the chapel of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors. Burial will be at Bio Baptist Church Cemetery. Please make memorials in her memory to Briarwood Baptist Church for Annie Armstrong - Lottie Moon Offerings, P.O. Box 122, Watkinsville, Ga. 30677 All arrangements are under the care and direction of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell.

Jack L. Cothran (Buddy), son of late John B. and Ginger Cothran, passed away on March 22, 2021. He was born February 26, 1953 in Columbia, SC. Jack has been a lifelong volunteer in his community, schools, Haz-Mat Teams, fire department and Freedom Weekend Aloft. Jack was a member of Fire Stations 13,16, and 26. Jack served as PTO president at Riverside Middle. He also served as Band Booster President for the Pride of Pendleton Band. Jack served as the voice of the Pendleton Bulldogs for 15 years. Jack was retired from the Robert Bosch Corporation after 20 years of service. While there he was on the fire brigade and Haz-Mat team. Jack also was employed by Spartan Foods as th GM of...

Claude "Pops" Frederick McCuiston (Dr. Fred) was born on November 11, 1927 in Chattanooga, TN to Louie Green McCuiston and Claude Brown McCuiston. He passed into the kingdom of Heaven on January 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his sisters; Virginia Lane and Helen Burch, and beloved wife of 59 years, Mary Lorie McCuiston. Dr. Fred grew up in Chattanooga, TN. where he graduated Valedictorian of Central High School. He served in the Army for 4 years, then completed his undergraduate degree at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1954 followed by 40+ years of service...

Mr. James W. Baylor, age 75, of Hartwell, GA., formerly of Florence, SC., husband of Sharon Bresler Baylor of 35 years, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens, GA. Mr. Baylor was born in Georgetown, SC. to the late William C. Baylor and Carrie Poston Baylor. He was of the Baptist Faith and retired from years as a superintendent in the underground utilities industry. Mr. Baylor was a veteran of the United States Army Vietnam Era. He is survived by his spouse, children; Jamie Baylor (Lora) of Florence, SC., Tia Hyman (Richie) of Florence, SC., step-daughter; Trudy Brock (Terry) of Royston, GA.; step-son; Dave Goossens (Janet) of Elberton, GA.,...

Mr. Selmon "Sam" Thurman Maddox, Jr., age 71 of Stone Mountain, Ga., passed away on October 4, 2020 at Northside Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. He was born on October 18, 1948 in Decatur, Ga., to the late Selmon T. Maddox, Sr., and Mary Lee Bettis Maddox. Sam retired from Georgia Power with 42 years of service. He and his late wife, Norma Thurman Maddox were married for 51 years. She passed away on July 14, 2020 He is survived by; daughters, Kimberly (Ryan) Queen of Monroe, Ga., and Erin (Philip) Martin of Gainesville, Ga., brother and sister in law, Butch and Kay Thurman of Lakemont, Ga., and two grandchildren, Blakely and Braelyn Queen. No formal services will be held....

Mr. Donald A. Stauch, age 88, Hartwell, GA., passed on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Hart Care Center. His wishes were cremation and no formal services will be held. Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Cremations, 333 E. Johnson Street in Hartwell will be serving the family of Donald Stauch. An online guest registry is available by visiting www.coileandhallfd.com

Mrs. Norma Thurman Maddox, age 71 of Lioness Court, Stone Mountain, Ga., passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Northside Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. She was born on October 23, 1948 in Atlanta, Ga., to the late E.C. "Buddy" Thurman and June Bright Thurman. Mrs. Maddox was a retired supervisor in communications. She is survived by; her husband, Sam Maddox of Stone Mountain, daughters, Kim (Ryan) Queen of Monroe, and Erin (Philip) Martin of Gainesville, Ga, brother, E.C. "Butch" (Kay) Thurman and two granddaughters, Blakely and Braelyn Queen and one niece survives. The family has chosen cremation and will hold a memorial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please...

Thomas (Tom) Mitchell Nesbit, 66, of 60 Brown's Lane, Hartwell, GA passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a brave four-year fight with esophageal cancer. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mona Mitchell Nesbit. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Debra Stephens Nesbit, children Emily Nesbit, M.D., Stephen Arnold (Britni), grandchildren Phen and Nolan, Rae Anne Nesbit, Destin Chappelle, Shana, Angel, Aiden, and Gloria. Loving brother to Gary Nesbit (Martha) of Savannah, GA, and Greg Nesbit (Carol) of Statesboro, GA. Cherished Uncle to Zack (Mary), Gina (Chris), Emory (Anna Wells), Holly (Bill), and Hank and Molly Stephens. Tom was born in...