All Obituaries

Ms. Irene Simpson, age 71 of Hartwell, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Monday, December 04, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Hartwell Chapel.  www.macksfuneralhome.com. (706) 283-4566.   

Mrs. Arthurleen Huff Fortson, age 92 of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Saturday, December 02, 2023.    Mrs. Arthurleen Huff Fortson was born in Elbert County, GA in what was then known as Webbsboro on September 11, 1931, to the late Mrs. Mary Magdalene Willingham and Mr. Lumpkin Huff. Arthurleen was lovingly called “Jim” by her late husband, Rev. William Frank Fortson, and all who closely knew them. Arthurleen was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist...

Mr. Belton Robertson, age 68 of Elberton, Georgia entered his eternal rest on Friday, December 01, 2023.    Elder Belton Robertson was born to the late Joe Robertson and Jessie May Murray Robertson on January 15, 1955 in Elbert County, GA. He transitioned to be with his Heavenly father on December 1, 2023. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served for 24.5 years retiring as 1st SGT. Upon retiring from the USMC; he briefly worked for the...

Mr. Donald McIntosh, age 72 of Hartwell, Georgia entered his eternal rest on Thursday, November 30, 2023. At the request of Mr. McIntosh, no formal services will be performed.  Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Hartwell Chapel.  www.macksfuneralhome.com. (706) 283-4566.   

Mrs. Melissa Amos, age 36 of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Mrs. Melissa Amos is survived by her: Husband of 15 years Mr. Ronald Amos; Daughter, Ms. Kathy Amos; Parents, Mr. Jimmy Dyer and Mrs. Brenda Dyer; Sister, Mrs. Jody Gaines; Brother, Mr. Brandon Dyer; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. At the request of Mrs. Amos, no formal services will be performed.  Arrangements entrusted to Mack’s Funeral Home &...

Mr. Walter Ulysees King Jr., age 76 of Hartwell, Georgia entered his eternal rest on Monday, November 27, 2023. At the request of Mr. King, no formal services will be performed.  Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Hartwell Chapel.  www.macksfuneralhome.com. (706) 283-4566.   

Ms. Zelma Lewis, age 89 of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Zelma Lewis, age 89 passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1934 to Eunice Tate and Gordon Dubose in Elberton, Georgia. Zelma accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Tate’s Grove Baptist Church. Zelma was married to the late Hezekiah Lewis. Zelma worked at Heardmont Nursing Home as a CNA until she...

Ms. Patricia A. Allen, age 52 of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023. At the request of Ms. Patricia, no formal services will be performed. Mack’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service-Elberton Chapel.  www.macksfuneralhome.com. (706) 283-4566. 

Mrs. Mary Nell Oliver, age 67 of Selma, AL formerly of Lavonia, GA, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Mrs. Mary Nell Oliver was born to the late Leroy Graham and Ruby Nell Smith, on March 26, 1956. She is a graduate of Franklin County High School located in Carnesville, GA., and was employed by Milliken Corporation, at two of their factories and later employed by Kmart, in Toccoa, GA. Mary then married Mr. Stanley Haynes Oliver, Royston, GA., and to this union were...

Ms. Tracey Elaine Routh, age 53 of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2023. Miss Tracey Routh, 53 of Elberton, GA passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Elbert Memorial Hospital in Elberton, GA. She was the daughter of the late Essie Routh Burgess and Cottrell Harper, Sr. She is preceded in death by her brother, Cottrell Harper, Jr. and her sister, Belinda Ann Harper Dye. Tracey was a graduate of Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 1989....

Mr. James Kelly Fortson, age 74 of Tignall, Georgia entered his eternal rest Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  Mr. James Kelly Fortson was born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia to the late Mr. Clinton and Mrs. Fordie Lee Fortson. He received his Heavenly wings quietly at Wills Memorial Hospital on November 14, 2023. James Kelly was educated in the Washington-Wilkes school system and graduated from Washington Central High School in Washington, Georgia. He worked at Trust Georgia. He joined the...

Mr. John L. Geter, age 80 of Hartwell, Georgia entered his eternal rest Tuesday, November 07, 2023.  Mr. John “Pat” Linzey Geter was born on June 25, 1943, to the late Henry and Nina Lee Rucker Geter. He entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2023, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, South Carolina.  John attended Hart County Training School. He was an avid fisherman until his health began to decline. John enjoyed attending Hart County basketball and football...

Mr. Joseph Edward Martin Jr., age 47 of Hartwell, Georgia entered his eternal rest Sunday, November 05, 2023.  Joseph was born on June 20, 1976, in Hartwell, Ga. He was employed at Sharky in Toccoa, Georgia. He was loved dearly by his family which he loved greatly. Joseph was a happy person. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Joseph Martin Sr. and his mother, Mrs. Mary L. Martin. Grandmothers: Mrs. Ester Martin, Mrs. Lois Mae Jackson. Grandfather: Mr. Mack Martin. Left to...

Baby Ava Simone Heard of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest Sunday, November 05, 2023.  Ava Simone Heard, precious baby girl of Nakendra Morrison and Cory Heard, was born into the arms of angels November 5, 2023, at Piedmont of Athens. Although Ava never spent any time with us on earth, she was very loved and touched many lives. Our little angel will never be forgotten. In addition to her parents and siblings, she is survived by Maternal grandparents- Monique...

Mrs. Willie Ruth Hall, age 82 of Baltimore, Maryland formerly of Hartwell, Georgia entered her eternal rest Tuesday, October 31, 2023.  Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 12:00 - 5:00pm, located at Mack's Funeral Home - Hartwell Chapel.  Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 3:00pm, located at St. John C.M.E. Church - Hartwell, GA.  Interment will follow the funeral service at St. John C.M.E. Church - Hartwell, GA.