Death investigation at Townville

The discovery of a partially-decomposed body in a Townville home led yesterday to an investigation by the Oconee coroner and the county sheriff’s office.  A 9-1-1 call from a family member at 1:20 yesterday afternoon reported the finding of the body.  Coroner Addis says Hartwell A. Lassiter, 74 years old, of the Timberlake subdivision probably had been dead three to five days.  An autopsy tomorrow is planned to help determine the cause of death.  Addis said there were no obvious injuries observed.  A further announcement is to be made tomorrow afternoon. Deputies, investigators and other officials went to the Hemlock Drive home to collect evidence and start their investigation.