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Dr. Theodore "Ted" Saylor Athens
Theodore Heister Saylor passed away at his home after an extended illness on Monday January 13, 2020, surrounded by his wife and family. Dr. Saylor was born December 30, 1941 in Reading, PA to Lester Stoudt Saylor and Lucy Vera Saylor. He graduated from Reading High School and attended the top ranked pharmacy school in the nation, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, in Philadelphia, PA where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. After college, he returned to...
Theodore Heister Saylor passed away at his home after an extended illness on Monday January 13, 2020, surrounded by his wife and family. Dr. Saylor was born December 30, 1941 in Reading, PA...
Michael Hagler Watkinsville
Michael C. Hagler, age 45, passed away on January 9, 2020. He was the owner of Natural Harmony Landscapes covering Athens and the surrounding counties, predominantly Madison County for the last 20 years. He attended Sprayberry High School and graduated from Riverside Military Academy. Mike lived life to the fullest, he loved adventure, excitement, and all things nature. He loved to fly and had dreams of completing his helicopter pilot license. He is survived by his wife, Laura Hagler,...
Michael C. Hagler, age 45, passed away on January 9, 2020. He was the owner of Natural Harmony Landscapes covering Athens and the surrounding counties, predominantly Madison County for the last 20...
Vivian "Vinnie" Williams Watkinsville, GA
Enterprise Publisher Vinnie Williams dies at 99
Vivian Williams, a prolific newshound, beloved columnist, novelist and doyenne of community journalism, died Jan. 17, 2020. She was exactly 99 and a half.
She is survived by her daughter, Marie DeWitt (Maridee) Williams.
A pacesetter in her field, Vinnie Williams transformed The Oconee Enterprise from a failing weekly broadsheet to a dependable watchdog institution. Her tenure as editor began in 1981 at the age of 61 with noticeable...
Enterprise Publisher Vinnie Williams dies at 99
Vivian Williams, a prolific newshound, beloved columnist, novelist and doyenne of community journalism, died Jan. 17, 2020. She was exactly...
Melvine Morgan Winder
Melvine Stewart Morgan, 85, of Winder, GA, entered he heavenly home on January 17, 2020 at 4:49 p.m. She was born December 16, 1934, in Leaksville, NC to the late Russell Holbrook and Mary Frances Shropshire Stewart. Melvine was preceded in death by her parents and her younger sister, Ann Russelline Stewart Fulcher, a son, Christopher Todd, a miscarriage, Julia Frances, a still born, brother-in-law, Lawrence Fulcher, brother-in-law, R.H. McDuff, and sister-in-law, Mary Evelyn...
Melvine Stewart Morgan, 85, of Winder, GA, entered he heavenly home on January 17, 2020 at 4:49 p.m. She was born December 16, 1934, in Leaksville, NC to the late Russell Holbrook and Mary...
Cynthia Kenney Athens, GA
Cynthia Price Kenney 78 of Athens passed away on January 17, 2020. She was the daughter of Judge Olin & Frances Price. Mrs. Kenney was a graduate of Athens High class of 59 and Truett McConnell College. She taught kindergarten at Piedmont Academy in Monticello, GA and was a preschool teacher at First Presbyterian in Athens for many years. She was a member of Alps Road Presbyterian Church.
She lived a very social life and her many friends were a vibrant part of her life, this included...
Cynthia Price Kenney 78 of Athens passed away on January 17, 2020. She was the daughter of Judge Olin & Frances Price. Mrs. Kenney was a graduate of Athens High class of 59 and Truett...
Patricia Willoughby Athens, GA
Patricia Jane Willoughby, 77, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Luther Pearl Wortham and Inez Bullock Wortham. Survivors include her sons: Tommy Willoughby of Bogart and David (Julie) Willoughby of Athens; sister: Barbara Lee Wortham of Athens; grandchildren: Sarah, Lorenza, Emily and Andrew and three great grandchildren: Haila, Brynne and Waverly. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2PM at Lord and...
Patricia Jane Willoughby, 77, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Luther Pearl Wortham and Inez Bullock Wortham. Survivors include her...
Mary Shevlin Colbert
Mary Elizabeth Shevlin
10/8/1936 ~ 1/17/2020
Born in Massachusetts and a longtime resident of Colbert, GA, she was fierce in all the best ways! She passed peacefully with loved ones around her at home. She was much loved and will be much missed by those who survive her including her sons, Joseph DeRepentigny (Ron) of Jonesboro, GA and David DeRepentigny (Michelle) of Athens, GA; grandsons, Jeff Faw (Amber) and Chris DeRepentigny (Amanda); and great-grandchildren Emma and Travis.
Mary was...
Mary Elizabeth Shevlin
10/8/1936 ~ 1/17/2020
Born in Massachusetts and a longtime resident of Colbert, GA, she was fierce in all the best ways! She passed peacefully with loved ones around her...
Sydney Pearson Hull
Sydney Martin Pearson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Max Griffeth Martin and Annie Sue Norman Martin. Mrs. Pearson was a longtime member of Word of Life Church in Colbert where she frequently worked in the nursery, taught Sunday School and was past President of the Women’s Ministry. Most importantly, she thrived on time spent with her grandchildren and...
Sydney Martin Pearson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Max...
William Adams Colbert
William Talmadge “Talmo” Adams, 87, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.
Born in Avalon, Ga. he was the son of the late William Wess Adams and Lula Byrd Adams. Mr. Adams worked as a Supervisor at Westinghouse for over 32 years. He was an avid UGA Football fan and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and quail hunting. Mr. Adams was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church and a former member, Deacon and Sunday School teacher at East Athens Baptist Church. In addition...
William Talmadge “Talmo” Adams, 87, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.
Born in Avalon, Ga. he was the son of the late William Wess Adams and Lula Byrd Adams. Mr....
Gloria A. Worsham, 86, died January 17, 2020.
Born in Anniston, AL, she was a daughter of the late J. A. and Minnie Lee Gatlin Fortner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George Carlton Worsham, sister, Kathryn Huff and brother, Steve Fortner. Mrs. Worsham was a charter member of Briarwood Baptist Church. She was an entrepreneur and established Perfect Touch flower shop in 1985, touching many lives through the years.
The family...
Gloria A. Worsham, 86, died January 17, 2020.
Born in Anniston, AL, she was a daughter of the late J. A. and Minnie Lee Gatlin Fortner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Gary Hollin Danielsville
Gary Lee Hollin, 69, of Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Born in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Roy Verdon Hollin and Pauline Sams Hollin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Lunsford.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Henley Hollin; one sister, Janice Rice; one sister-in-law, Angie Henley; nieces and nephews, Craig Lunsford (Amy), Ashlee Gist (Jason), Bridgette Rice, Jamie Elder (Heather) and Leslie Seymour...
Gary Lee Hollin, 69, of Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Born in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Roy Verdon Hollin and Pauline Sams Hollin. In addition to...
Charlie Seymour Carlton, GA
Charlie Alfred Seymour 83 of Carlton, GA passed away January 15, 2020. He was the son of the late, William Lester & Etta Mae Seymour; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee Guest Seymour. Mr. Seymour was a member of Vineyards Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services are January 18, 2020, at 2:00 pm Saturday at Newtown Baptist Church with Pastor Lee Adams and Johnny Guest officiating. Mr. Seymour will lie in state from 1:00 pm until service time. The family will visit at the...
Charlie Alfred Seymour 83 of Carlton, GA passed away January 15, 2020. He was the son of the late, William Lester & Etta Mae Seymour; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee Guest...
Billie Patterson Payne Comer
Mrs. Billie Jean Patterson Payne, 86, of Comer, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Payne shared an active life with her late husband John Payne of 59 years.
Jean graduated from Comer High School in 1950 and went on to earn her business degree from Athens Business School. She worked many years for Retail Credit Company in Atlanta. She and her late husband enjoyed experiencing new things and traveling the world.
Many years later...
Mrs. Billie Jean Patterson Payne, 86, of Comer, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Payne shared an active life with her late husband...
Elizabeth Ann Lee Greer, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2020.
Elizabeth was born in Magnolia, Mississippi to Willie Mae and Walter C. Lee. She graduated from the Mississippi State University for Women with a degree in Art and Applied Design and married the love of her life, Billy P. Greer in 1970.
Elizabeth was the author of five books, which are published and being distributed nationally and internationally, and she was an accomplished seamstress seen in the beautiful...
Elizabeth Ann Lee Greer, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2020.
Elizabeth was born in Magnolia, Mississippi to Willie Mae and Walter C. Lee. She graduated from the Mississippi...
Ernestine "Tina" Broussard Watkinsville
“Ernestine “Tina” E. Broussard, 88 of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away December 29, 2019. Born in Charlotte, Texas, she was the daughter of the late George Gonzales and Clara Hernandez.
After graduating from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, Texas, Tina received her B.A. in history from the University of Texas where she met the love of her life, Ray Broussard. They married in 1951, beginning a life together that would span 68 years. Their first...
“Ernestine “Tina” E. Broussard, 88 of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away December 29, 2019. Born in Charlotte, Texas, she was the daughter of the late George Gonzales and...
Mary Sanders Danielsville, GA
Mary Lane Sanders age 92 affectionately known as Mawmaw, of Danielsville, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Jessie & Clara Adams. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe Paul Sanders; siblings, Roberta Hardman, Seward Adams, and Masaline Adams; granddaughter, Tammy Sartain, and a great-great-grandson, Greyson Knox Duncan. Mrs. Sanders was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Funeral services are January 17, 2020, at 3:00 pm at Union Baptist...
Mary Lane Sanders age 92 affectionately known as Mawmaw, of Danielsville, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Jessie & Clara Adams. She was preceded in...
Marcia Jackson Colbert
Marcia Jackson of Colbert passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.
She is the daughter of Gleta Bailes and the late Cecil L. Smith. She was preceded in death by her bonus father, David "Pap" Bailes; her maternal grandparents Bryan and Maggie Mainer, and her paternal grandparents Ezra and Bessie Smith.
Marcia is survived by her husband James (Jack) Jackson; her children, Bryan and Ronna Berrong, and Bruce Berrong; her very loved grandson, Mason...
Marcia Jackson of Colbert passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.
She is the daughter of Gleta Bailes and the late Cecil L. Smith. She was preceded in...
Jack Archer Nicholson
Jack Randy Archer, cherished husband, father, brother and paw-paw, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 64.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jack Oliver Archer and Virginia Epps Archer. Randy was an avid UGA fan and loved hunting, fishing and spending time at the lake. He coached softball and baseball for several years in Madison County and served on the DFACS Board in Madison County. Randy worked for 23 years at Reliance Electric and then for over 20 years at the...
Jack Randy Archer, cherished husband, father, brother and paw-paw, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 64.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jack Oliver Archer and...
Diane Wampole Colbert, GA
Diane Kerr Wampole 77 of Colbert passed away on January 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Walter Kerr & Amelia Roth; also preceded in death by her grandchild, Jeffrey Adams. Mrs. Wampole was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church.
Services will be Monday, January 13, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Lord & Stephens, East chapel with Rev. Brad Wilson officiating. The family will visit at the funeral home Sunday from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm.
Survivors include Spouse of 43 years, Roy Wampole,...
Diane Kerr Wampole 77 of Colbert passed away on January 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Walter Kerr & Amelia Roth; also preceded in death by her grandchild, Jeffrey Adams. Mrs....
Terisa Quilliams-Bailey, 57, of Danielsville, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Terisa was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Octavio Rodriguez, Jr. and Charlotte Mae Darnell Rodriguez. Terisa was immensely proud of her Puerto Rican heritage and her island home. She was a current member of Southside Church and a lifelong missionary who served on many mission fields. Along with her love of the Lord, her family and especially her grandchildren were her entire life.
Terisa is survived...
Terisa Quilliams-Bailey, 57, of Danielsville, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Terisa was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Octavio Rodriguez, Jr. and Charlotte Mae Darnell Rodriguez....
Yukiko Marable Watkinsville
Yukiko Kimura Marable, known by many as “Judy”, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 87 on Friday morning, December 13, 2019, at her home near High Shoals, Georgia. She courageously battled Parkinson’s disease and other medical issues for more than ten years. Yukiko Kimura was born on May 13, 1932 in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. She was the fifth child in a family of seven born into the loving arms of father, Goro Kimura, and mother Yoshiko Miyoui. Yukiko attended...
Yukiko Kimura Marable, known by many as “Judy”, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 87 on Friday morning, December 13, 2019, at her home near High Shoals, Georgia. She...
Frances "Gwen" Beach Watkinsville, GA
Frances “Gwen” Gwendolyn Beach 67 of Watkinsville, passed away January 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Wilma Griffeth; also preceded in death by a brother, Euell “Griff” Griffeth. Ms. Beach attended Johnson United Methodist Church and Oak Hill United Methodist Church in Lyerly, GA.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 3:00 pm on January 11, 2020, at Johnson UMC with Rev. Jason Willis officiating. The family will visit prior to the service from 1:00 pm to...
Frances “Gwen” Gwendolyn Beach 67 of Watkinsville, passed away January 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Wilma Griffeth; also preceded in death by a brother, Euell...
Thomas Jordan Hull, GA
Thomas Bennett Jordan, 94, died Sunday, January 5, 2020. Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Daniel Delia Jordan and Florrie Bell Skipper Jordan. He was also preceded in death by his son Thomas Edward Jordan and wife Rowena Jones Jordan. Mr. Jordan retired from the US Navy after 25 years as a Hospital Corpsman. Following his military career he worked as a Physician’s Assistant and retired from the Ford Clinic in Lavonia, GA. He was physician assistant at Oklahoma...
Thomas Bennett Jordan, 94, died Sunday, January 5, 2020. Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Daniel Delia Jordan and Florrie Bell Skipper Jordan. He was also preceded in death by...
Joyce Woolery Athens
Joyce Warnock Woolery, 77, of Athens, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 7, 2019.
Born in McRae, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joe C. and Mavis Harris Warnock. A resident of Athens since 1971, she was retired from Woolery Electric. She and her husband were charter members of Cleveland Road Baptist Church from 1987 where she served as longtime Secretary/Treasurer. She was an avid Braves fan and was always at the ballpark watching her sons and...
Joyce Warnock Woolery, 77, of Athens, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 7, 2019.
Born in McRae, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joe C. and Mavis Harris...
Robert "Bob" Whitehead Bishop, GA
On January 9, 2020, Robert Leonard Whitehead, “Bob”, went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Bob was a lifelong resident of Oconee County where he served on the County Board of Commissioners from 1980-1988 and retired from service with the Oconee County in 2009. He served in the US Army and was a member of Bethlehem Church, Oconee Campus (Fellowship Baptist Church). He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Kincaid and father, Talmadge Whitehead and grandson, Alex...
On January 9, 2020, Robert Leonard Whitehead, “Bob”, went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Bob was a lifelong resident of Oconee County where he served on the County Board of...
Bobbie Thomas (Williamson) Rainwater died peacefully at home on November 27, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rainwater and great-grandson Lucas Rainwater.
Mrs. Rainwater is survived by her children Jeff (Shelly), Gary (Lin) and Kim; grandchildren Ben Rainwater, Haley Rainwater, Lauren Rainwater, Kylie Rainwater, Matthew Rainwater, Meagan Bond, Tristan Bond and Emma Anderson; three great-grandchildren; and siblings Dartha Williamson, Linda Bean (Jimmy), Lamar...
Bobbie Thomas (Williamson) Rainwater died peacefully at home on November 27, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rainwater and great-grandson Lucas Rainwater.
Mrs. Rainwater...
Bobbie Thomas (Williamson) Rainwater died peacefully at home on November 27, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rainwater and great-grandson Lucas Rainwater.
Mrs. Rainwater is survived by her children Jeff (Shelly), Gary (Lin) and Kim; grandchildren Ben Rainwater, Haley Rainwater, Lauren Rainwater, Kylie Rainwater, Matthew Rainwater, Meagan Bond, Tristan Bond and Emma Anderson; three great-grandchildren; and siblings Dartha Williamson, Linda Bean (Jimmy), Lamar...
Bobbie Thomas (Williamson) Rainwater died peacefully at home on November 27, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rainwater and great-grandson Lucas Rainwater.
Mrs....
Jimmy Holloman Crawford
“Papa” Jimmy Eugene Holloman, 79, of Crawford, died January 7, 2020.
Born in Carlton, GA, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Ruby Gunter Holloman and was preceded in death by his great grandson, Cohen Brown and siblings, Frances Holloman King, Bud Holloman, Helen Holloman Bailey, Ann Holloman Chambers and George Holloman.
Jimmy was a member of Glade Baptist Church and regularly attended Crawford Baptist Church.
He loved football and was a referee with the Georgia High...
“Papa” Jimmy Eugene Holloman, 79, of Crawford, died January 7, 2020.
Born in Carlton, GA, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Ruby Gunter Holloman and was preceded in death by his...
Doris Sproull Colbert, GA
Doris E. Sproull, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born in 1926 to Dick and Grace English in Americus, GA and lived in Plains, GA before moving to Colbert, GA where she lived most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buck Sproull, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her son, Kenny and Sherry Sproull; daughter: Beth Wheeler;...
Doris E. Sproull, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born in 1926 to Dick and Grace English in Americus, GA...
Annie Ruth "Tootsie" Parsons Winterville
Annie Ruth “Tootsie” Bell Parsons, 70, of Winterville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020.
Born in Carnesville, she was a daughter of the late Hoyt Bell and Emma Lee Payton Bell. Mrs. Parsons was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Overton Parsons, Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Bennie Parks and Maxie Cleveland Pruitt.
Survivors include her daughter, Angela Denise Parsons Blackstock; three sisters, Rada Sue Pruitt...
Annie Ruth “Tootsie” Bell Parsons, 70, of Winterville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020.
Born in Carnesville, she was a daughter of the late Hoyt Bell and Emma Lee Payton Bell....
John Pagonis Watkinsville
John Pagonis, 84, of Watkinsville, died on Friday, January 3, 2020.
John was born in Piraeus, Greece in February of 1935. His young life was affected by World War II followed by a Civil War. In search of a better life (and having a cousin who owned a restaurant in Canada) he left Greece at age 20 with $20 in his pocket to find an uncertain future. In a few years he boarded a bus to New York to work for a restaurant. In New York he met and fell in love with Ruth,...
John Pagonis, 84, of Watkinsville, died on Friday, January 3, 2020.
John was born in Piraeus, Greece in February of 1935. His young life was affected by World War II followed by a Civil...
Rosalind Popov Athens
Rosalind Alexander Popov passed away suddenly on the evening of December 25th, 2019 at the age of 81. She was able to enjoy one last Christmas with most of her family. She was the daughter of the late Robert Bingham and Edith Pickles Alexander of Roper, North Carolina. She is survived by her sister Fran Everton of Columbia NC, brother Robert Alexander of Redondo Beach CA, husband Paul Popov, children Anne Popov Finnan, Paul Alexander Popov and Danny Popov. ...
Rosalind Alexander Popov passed away suddenly on the evening of December 25th, 2019 at the age of 81. She was able to enjoy one last Christmas with most of her family. She was the...
Brenda Couch Watkinsville
Brenda Ann Couch, 73, died December 31, 2019.
A native of Clarke County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Sara Sue Milligan Couch and Joseph William Franklin Couch. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Nina Sue Couch Toney. Mrs. Couch was a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Sandra Jane Couch; niece, Vickie Weatherford; nephews,...
Brenda Ann Couch, 73, died December 31, 2019.
A native of Clarke County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Sara Sue Milligan Couch and Joseph William Franklin Couch. She was also preceded...
Charles Ogle Winterville
Charles Sherwood Ogle, beloved husband, father, brother and Papa Charles, passed away on December 31, 2019 at the age of 75.
A lifelong resident of Winterville, he was a son of the late Shep Ogle and Mattie Lou Ogle. Charles retired from Westinghouse/ABB in 2002. He was a longtime member and greeter at Canvas Church and was very active with the Favor House Ministry. Charles enjoyed gadgets, lanterns and collecting cast iron items. He enjoyed cooking for others and most importantly, he...
Charles Sherwood Ogle, beloved husband, father, brother and Papa Charles, passed away on December 31, 2019 at the age of 75.
A lifelong resident of Winterville, he was a son of the late Shep Ogle...
William Long Watkinsville
William Long, 87, died at his home in Watkinsville on December 12. A native of Iowa, he had been a Georgia resident since 1974. Following his service in the US Army he was a purchasing agent in the modular housing industry. In retirement he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and world travel.
Surviving are his wife Janet and his children Scott and Barbara. His daughter Cheri preceded him 1997.
A memorial service will be held Saturday January 4th at the UGA Catholic Center at 11:00 am. A...
William Long, 87, died at his home in Watkinsville on December 12. A native of Iowa, he had been a Georgia resident since 1974. Following his service in the US Army he was a purchasing agent in...
Ellen Mathews Lexington, GA
Ellen Peeples Mathews, 61, wife of 39 years to the late William Alvin Mathews, died Saturday, December 28, 2019.
A native of Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Peeples. She was also preceded in death by four siblings: Bobby Peeples, Betty Baskins, Margaret Fortson and Jeanette Adams. Mrs. Mathews was a member of Glade Baptist Church.
Survivors include her two children, Barry W. (Jennifer) Mathews of Comer and Tara (Dustin) Wood of Lexington; siblings: Joel...
Ellen Peeples Mathews, 61, wife of 39 years to the late William Alvin Mathews, died Saturday, December 28, 2019.
A native of Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Peeples....
James Whitt Crawford, GA
James Donald Whitt 73 of Crawford, GA, passed away on December 28, 2019. He was the son of the late, Coy & Gladys Whittington; also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Lawson. Mr. Whitt was a U.S Veteran who received the Purple Heart in Vietnam with the US Army.
The family will have a visitation from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, December 30, 2019, at Lord & Stephens, East. No services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include Wife, Donna Whitt; daughters, Suzanne (Haskell)...
James Donald Whitt 73 of Crawford, GA, passed away on December 28, 2019. He was the son of the late, Coy & Gladys Whittington; also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Lawson. Mr. Whitt was a...
Gary Kufner Athens
Gary Kufner, 70, of Athens, Georgia, died on December 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Frederick and Emilie Kufner. Gary lived most of his life in Hollywood, Florida but spent the last sixteen years as a proud resident of Oconee County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and Fred Kufner. He is survived by his wife, Dee Kufner; daughters: Loren Kufner Towe, Danielle Kufner, and Tannis Kufner; grandchildren: Austin Towe, Cameron Towe, and Ruby Cash; and his numerous...
Gary Kufner, 70, of Athens, Georgia, died on December 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Frederick and Emilie Kufner. Gary lived most of his life in Hollywood, Florida but spent the last sixteen...
Greyson Duncan Danielsville, GA
Greyson Knox Duncan, the infant son of Xavier Duncan and Lindsey Sartain born October 11, 2019, went to be with Jesus on Christmas Day 2019. In addition to his parents, Greyson is survived by his big sister Oaklynn Rae Duncan.
Grandparents are John and Terri Sartain and Jessica Harrison. Great grandparents are Dabrenia Wright, Mitchell and Malinda Sartain, Joe and Susan Moon, and David and Marie Wright. Greyson also has a number of loving uncles, aunts and...
Greyson Knox Duncan, the infant son of Xavier Duncan and Lindsey Sartain born October 11, 2019, went to be with Jesus on Christmas Day 2019. In addition to his parents, Greyson is survived...
Elaine Allen Danielsville
Elaine Haley Allen, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the age of 69.
Affectionately known as “Nanny” to many, she was a daughter of the late Leland Boss Haley and Katherine Brown Haley. Mrs. Allen was employed for years at Bill’s BBQ and was a longtime member of Macedonia Holiness Church. She enjoyed crosswords, reading, cooking and most importantly, she flourished on time spent with her family. In...
Elaine Haley Allen, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the age of 69.
Affectionately known as “Nanny” to many,...
Edna Conwell Comer, GA
Mrs. Edna W. Conwell 93 of Comer, GA, passed away on December 28, 2019. Lord & Stephens, East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Mrs. Edna W. Conwell 93 of Comer, GA, passed away on December 28, 2019. Lord & Stephens, East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Sara Guntharp Athens, GA
Sara Mathews Guntharp, 79, wife of 60 years to Thomas A. Guntharp, Sr., died Monday, December 23, 2019. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Olen B. Mathews and Sara Frances Couch Mathews. She was a graduate of Athens High School. Mrs. Guntharp was an accomplished entrepreneur having ran three successful businesses. Survivors include her husband; son: Al Guntharp, Jr. of Atlanta; sister: Dolores (Larry) Lavender of Athens and numerous nieces and nephews. The...
Sara Mathews Guntharp, 79, wife of 60 years to Thomas A. Guntharp, Sr., died Monday, December 23, 2019. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Olen B. Mathews and Sara Frances Couch...
Patricia "Tricia" Fowler Athens, GA
Patricia J. “Tricia” Fowler, 71, died Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was a graduate of Athens High School in 1966 and received her BS from Southern Wesleyan University in 1995. She was an active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church and participated in the Agape Sunday School class. Tricia worked for Prince Avenue Baptist Church in administration where she retired.
Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt Nathaniel Fowler, Sr. and Ibby Jeanette...
Patricia J. “Tricia” Fowler, 71, died Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was a graduate of Athens High School in 1966 and received her BS from Southern Wesleyan University in 1995. ...
Antonios “Tony” John Tsiklistas, 59, of Athens, passed December 23, 2019.
Born in Greece, he was the son of the late John Tony and Eleni Andros Tsiklistas.
Tony was a graduate of The University of Georgia where he was a member of the UGA Letterman Club and a trainer. He was an avid outdoorsman and owner of Southern Pressure Wash, Inc., Watkinsville.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Morris Tsiklistas; children, Matt (Jessica) and Emily Kate Tsiklistas;...
Antonios “Tony” John Tsiklistas, 59, of Athens, passed December 23, 2019.
Born in Greece, he was the son of the late John Tony and Eleni Andros Tsiklistas.
Tony was a...
Perry Macomber Athens
Perry Michael Macomber died Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born in Halcyondale, Georgia, to William and Henrietta Macomber and became affectionately known as Mickey to those around him. He married Dolores in 1968, and the two of them began a missionary career in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, under World Venture. During this career, Perry served as the pharmacist at the Baptist Hospital in Ferkessédougou and dedicated his life to sharing the gospel with others. Upon...
Perry Michael Macomber died Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born in Halcyondale, Georgia, to William and Henrietta Macomber and became affectionately known as Mickey to those around him. He...
Gladys Stephens Thaxton Watkinsville
Gladys V. (Jenny) Stephens Thaxton, 90, of Watkinsville, died December 20, 2019.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Maude Eidson Yarbrough. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph Stephens and Emory Thaxton, son, Denny Stephens, daughter, Mary Stephens, brothers, Tommy, Pete, Henry and Jack Yarbrough and sisters, Martha Smith and Lois Seagraves. Mrs. Thaxton was a longtime employee with Thomas Textiles and retired from the UGA Vet School...
Gladys V. (Jenny) Stephens Thaxton, 90, of Watkinsville, died December 20, 2019.
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Maude Eidson Yarbrough. She was preceded in...
Evelyn Cowart Hull
Evelyn Bales Cowart, 75, died December 17, 2019.
A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Ellis and Lula Dillenger Bales and was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Eugene Cowart.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will follow at Danielsville Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include three children, Brenda Ashley of Athens, Larry Cowart of Athens and Jimmy Ray of Hull;...
Evelyn Bales Cowart, 75, died December 17, 2019.
A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Ellis and Lula Dillenger Bales and was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six...
Leila Coker Hull
Leila Faith Coker, 82, died December 20, 2019.
Born May 16, 1937 in Stephens County, she lived in this area since 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Jess” Pritchett and Willie Belle Garner Pritchett and her husband, Jim Terrell Coker. Mrs. Coker was an active member of Crossroads Community Church.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Crossroads Community Church with Rev. Morris Sapp officiating. Interment will follow at 2pm at...
Leila Faith Coker, 82, died December 20, 2019.
Born May 16, 1937 in Stephens County, she lived in this area since 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Jess”...
Karen Johnson Athens
Karen Rakowski Johnson, beloved wife, mother, sister and nana, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the age of 68 following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Edward Anthony Rakowski and Elizabeth Jane O’Hara Rakowski. Mrs. Johnson was a Language Arts teacher for over 30 years in various locations across the country as she supported her husband through his Navy career. Following her retirement, she...
Karen Rakowski Johnson, beloved wife, mother, sister and nana, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the age of 68 following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in...
Jean Stewart Comer
Jean Stone Stewart, 89, of Comer, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
Mrs. Stewart was a daughter of the late James T. Stone and Clara Sailors Stone. She was a member of Comer United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Carl” Stewart and two sisters, Helen Durden and Jeanette Stone.
Survivors include two daughters, Yulonda Davis (Chris) and Carla Ingram (Tony); one sister, Mary Alice Booth; two grandchildren,...
Jean Stone Stewart, 89, of Comer, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
Mrs. Stewart was a daughter of the late James T. Stone and Clara Sailors Stone. She was a member of Comer United...
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