Kenny Ward

Kenny Ward Kenneth John "Kenny" Ward, 66, of William Smith Road, Elberton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 16, 2021.  He was born in Elberton on October 9, 1954, son of the late Robert Clay Ward and Tommie Jean Gaines Ward.

Alice Barksdale

Alice Barksdale Alice Holmes Barksdale, 90, of Hugh Dorsey Road, Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Rainey Hospice House, Anderson, S.C.  Born on October 18, 1930, in LaGrange Ga., she was the daughter of the late Alexander Franklin "Frank" Holmes and Florence Grace Moncrief Holmes.

David Sewell

David Joseph Sewell  David Joseph Sewell, 78, of Lavonia, passed away April 11, 2021.  The son of the late Hugh and Helen Sewell, David was born June 21, 1942 in Stephens County, Georgia. He was a 1960 graduate of Lavonia High School and was an Eagle Scout.

Donald Cochran

Donald Cochran Donald Eugene Cochran, age 92, of Martin, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home. Born October 25, 1928 in Dallas, Ga., he was the son of the late Horace Emory and Agnes Inez (Phillips) Cochran. He was self-employed in the retail business and was a veteran of U.S. Army.

James Edward Maxwell

James Edward Maxwell James Edward Maxwell, 76, of Curt Bailey Road, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.  He was born June 28, 1944 in Charleston, S.C., to Donald Lee Maxwell and Margaret Smith Maxwell. He was a retired upholster, a U.S.

Alan Carey

Alan Carey, 66, of Maysville, died Sunday, May 16, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at 437 Old Canon Church Road, Bowersville. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Fortson

Martha Fortson, 70, of Royston, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Services were held May 15, in the chapel of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, Hartwell.

Elaine Brown

Elaine Brown, 80, of Hartwell died Wednesday, May 12, 2021. A private service will be held. All arrangements are under the care and direction of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors and Cremations, Hartwell.

Patsy Ann Jones

Patsy Ann Jones, 70, of Royston, died Friday, May 14, 2021. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19, in the chapel of Coile and Hall Funeral Directors, Hartwell.

Tim Partain

Tim Partain, 58, of Dewy Rose, died Sunday, May 16, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Stephens Memorial Gardens, Toccoa. Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.