Category: Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Sibbald Toomy, 66, of Royston, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at The Oaks in Athens, GA. Bob’s wishes were to be cremated, with no visitation or services, but with a memorial celebration at a later date. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Betty Lou Rose, age 62, of Toccoa, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia with Rev. John Forbes officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the […]

Mr. Henry Alvin Kight, 89, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Hartwell. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Tommy Childress officiating. Burial will be in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. The body is at the Strickland […]

Mr. Robert Sibbald Toomy, 66, of Royston, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at The Oaks of Athens.  Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA.

Mr. Joel Payton Ankerich, 90, of Deer Run Lane, Canon, husband of Sue Boleman Ankerich, died peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Hartwell Heath & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating Joel’s life will be held on Thursday, November 8, at 11 o’clock at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Durham and Rev. Luther Thomason officiating. Interment […]