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Myron Johnson Hull
Myron Arnold Johnson, 80, of Hull, died on Monday, September 20, 2021.
Born in Oswego, NY to the late Myron Henry Johnson and Jeanette DeLong Johnson, Myron worked most of his life as a business agent for trade unions, a job that he loved. He and his family moved to the Athens area in 2015. He was an avid target shooter and belonged to the Elberton Gun Club and Athens Gun Club. He was a good and pleasant guy who will be dearly missed.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Myron Arnold Johnson, 80, of Hull, died on Monday, September 20, 2021.
Born in Oswego, NY to the late Myron Henry Johnson and Jeanette DeLong Johnson, Myron worked most of his life as a business...
Lillian Hammond Athens, Georgia
Lillian G. Hammond, 95, of Athens passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born on June 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Linzie E. Elder and Jessie Mae Tiller Elder.
Lillian was a lifelong resident of Athens. She retired as a cashier from Roses after many years and later began working in the Daycare for Cornerstone Church. She was the oldest surviving member of the Whitehall community.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Bert Hammond; her...
Lillian G. Hammond, 95, of Athens passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born on June 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Linzie E. Elder and Jessie Mae Tiller Elder.
Lillian was a...
Joan Mosley Comer, GA
Mrs. Joan Marie Mosley, went home to be with Jesus on September 17,
2021. She was born in Baltimore Maryland on January 20, 1947. She
lived in Florida, before moving to Georgia where she has resided for
the past 35 years. She was preceded in death by her Husband Joseph
Harold Mosley, and her five sisters Judy, Edie, Frannie, and Mary. She
is survived by her brother Frank William Shifflett, who lives in
Florida, and her five children-Donna, Deana, David, Frank, and Terry.
Mrs. Mosley has 11...
Mrs. Joan Marie Mosley, went home to be with Jesus on September 17,
2021. She was born in Baltimore Maryland on January 20, 1947. She
lived in Florida, before moving to Georgia where she has...
Frances Carson Watkinsville
Mary Frances New Carson passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021 at the age of 88. Frances was born the only child of the late Ernest Paul New and Ada Lee Wiggins New March 13, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Allie Lester Carson, son, Jeffrey Alan Carson and daughter, Suzanne Lee Carson Fuller. Mrs. Carson was raised in the city of Atlanta and moved to Oconee County February 4, 1956 when she...
Mary Frances New Carson passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021 at the age of 88. Frances was born the only child of the late Ernest Paul New and Ada Lee Wiggins New March 13, 1933 in...
Hermond Colvin, Sr. Bishop
On September 15, 2021, a loving husband, father & grandfather, Terry, passed away due to Lewy Body Dementia. Terry worked 35 years at Bellsouth and continued in retirement working in telecommunications and managing Davis Drugs. As a duo, Terry and his wife enjoyed teaching Sunday school and selling Townecraft together. Throughout his life, Terry’s hard-working attitude, jovial demeanor & dedication to family and friends built many lifelong relationships with the people around...
On September 15, 2021, a loving husband, father & grandfather, Terry, passed away due to Lewy Body Dementia. Terry worked 35 years at Bellsouth and continued in retirement working in...
Jo-Anne Amerantes Tatum, wife of the late Chuck Tatum, died September 15, 2021. Born in Riverside, RI, she was the daughter of Edward F. Amerantes and the late Kay Margaret Still Amerantes. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by a daughter: Amanda Kay Tatum and brother, Eddie Amerantes. Mrs. Tatum was the office manager for Oglethorpe Insurers. Survivors include her children: Eric Tatum and Louie Branco; brothers: David Amerantes and Dennis (Kerri)...
Jo-Anne Amerantes Tatum, wife of the late Chuck Tatum, died September 15, 2021. Born in Riverside, RI, she was the daughter of Edward F. Amerantes and the late Kay Margaret Still Amerantes. ...
Dr. Buhl Cummings, Co-Founder with his wife, Dr. Lois Cummings, of Athens Christian School, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021, at the age of 93. Dr. Cummings was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Cummings of Darlington, Pennsylvania, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Cummings of Scottdale, Pennsylvania, and older sister, Mary Elizabeth Whittemore. Dr. Cummings is survived by his children Tim, Susan, and Steve, all who serve at Athens Christian School, 11 grandchildren, and 7...
Dr. Buhl Cummings, Co-Founder with his wife, Dr. Lois Cummings, of Athens Christian School, went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2021, at the age of 93. Dr. Cummings was preceded in...
Jeanne Hardy Hull, Georgia
Jeanne Lance Hardy, 62, of Hull passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born on July 29, 1959, she was the daughter of the late William Leon Lance and Edna Lucy Wynn Lance. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Bobby J. Hardy, Jr; daughters Stephanie Ring (Matt), Tara Drinkard (Casey), and Tori Howard (Blake); grandchildren Azalee and Arabella Ring and Ridley Howard; brother Malcolm Lance (Rebecca); sister Connie Arnold (Jimbo); and numerous nephews and...
Jeanne Lance Hardy, 62, of Hull passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born on July 29, 1959, she was the daughter of the late William Leon Lance and Edna Lucy Wynn...
Gene Wheeler Lexington, Georgia
Gene Oliver “Joe” Wheeler, 83, of Lexington passed away on September 14, 2021. Born on April 27, 1938, he was the son of the late James Thomas Wheeler and Alma Milligan Wheeler.
Gene was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed reading the bible every morning with his wife, playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a member of Lexington Baptist Church. He retired from ABB after many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Gene Oliver “Joe” Wheeler, 83, of Lexington passed away on September 14, 2021. Born on April 27, 1938, he was the son of the late James Thomas Wheeler and Alma Milligan Wheeler.
Gene...
W. A. Watson Danielsville, GA
W. A. Watson, 88, husband of Betty Settle Watson, died Monday, September 13, 2021. Born in Homer, GA he was the son of the late Ralph Watson and Lessie Bone Watson and brother to the late James Watson, Francis Ware and Walter Lee Watson. W.A. retired from the US Postal Service after 36 years and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his wife include one son: Brian (Penny) Watson; three siblings: Ray Watson, Roger (Beverly) Watson, Barbara (Herman) Watson...
W. A. Watson, 88, husband of Betty Settle Watson, died Monday, September 13, 2021. Born in Homer, GA he was the son of the late Ralph Watson and Lessie Bone Watson and brother to the late James...
Wynnette Stone Athens
Frances Wynnette Rhoden Stone, 76, of Athens, Georgia passed away on September 13, 2021.
Born November 29, 1944 in Atlanta while her father was serving in Italy during World War II, she was the daughter of the late Luther Richard Rhoden (1914-1991) and Mildred Frances Lowe Rhoden (1918-1991). She was raised in that city, graduating from Sylvan High School in 1961. During her college years at Georgia State University, she met and married her husband, Carl Stone of Albany, Georgia. He was...
Frances Wynnette Rhoden Stone, 76, of Athens, Georgia passed away on September 13, 2021.
Born November 29, 1944 in Atlanta while her father was serving in Italy during World War II, she was the...
William Jackson Lexington, Georgia
William Emanuel Jackson, 50, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Born on July 8, 1971, he was the son of Helen Savage Jackson and the late Jesse Jackson. He was from Jacksonville, Florida, later moving to Georgia where he graduated from Oglethorpe County High School. He was a welder and fabricator for EFI in Watkinsville.
Will was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed making knives as well as collecting knives and guns.
Survivors include his...
William Emanuel Jackson, 50, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Born on July 8, 1971, he was the son of Helen Savage Jackson and the late Jesse Jackson. He was from...
Hulla Sue Carter Griffiths, 83, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Born in Jackson County to the late Clarice Ernest Perry and Lillian Alma Davis Perry, Sue lived her entire life in the Athens area. As an adult, she was a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. She loved to sew, read, garden, and sing, and was known by many names: Nana to her grandchildren and Mama Sue to all her “adopted children.”
Along with her parents, she was...
Hulla Sue Carter Griffiths, 83, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Born in Jackson County to the late Clarice Ernest Perry and Lillian Alma Davis...
Wayne Warbington, Sr. Loganville
Wayne Leon Warbington, Sr., 74, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2021.
Wayne was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Horace Leon Warbington and Lois Ida Disharoom. He was a member of St. Anna’s Catholic Church in Monroe and served his country in the Vietnam War. Wayne retired from UPS and also retired from the Gwinnett County Public School System as a special-needs school bus driver. Wayne will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and...
Wayne Leon Warbington, Sr., 74, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2021.
Wayne was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Horace Leon Warbington and Lois Ida Disharoom. He was a member of St....
Brian Smith Winterville
Steven Brian Smith, 49, of Winterville, died on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Born March 23, 1972 to James Steven Smith and Sherian Ann McClung Smith, Brian grew up in Gwinnett County before meeting his wife and moving to the Athens area in 2008. He worked in his family business of S&S Contractors and stepped up to run the business when his father became disabled. Brian was kind and a free spirit, a bright soul who cheered up everyone wherever he went. He was a natural mentor who thought...
Steven Brian Smith, 49, of Winterville, died on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Born March 23, 1972 to James Steven Smith and Sherian Ann McClung Smith, Brian grew up in Gwinnett County before...
Brian Compton Winterville, GA
Brian Michael Compton, 40, husband of Heather Bensman Compton, died September 8, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, Brian was the son of Rick (Angela) Compton and Dorinda (Ken) Hardeman. He was the Lead Service Technician for Icee in the Atlanta Area. Brian was a kind-hearted and fun loving man who enjoyed riding motorcycles, grilling out with his friends and family, and visiting the mountains. Survivors in addition to his wife and parents include five children: Olivia Brakhage, Brigitt Compton,...
Brian Michael Compton, 40, husband of Heather Bensman Compton, died September 8, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, Brian was the son of Rick (Angela) Compton and Dorinda (Ken) Hardeman. He was the Lead...
Jack Thomas Athens
Jack Kenimer Thomas, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the age of 85.
Born and raised in Farmington, he was a son of the late Andrew Harmon Thomas and Fannie Huff Thomas. Jack retired from Russell Research, the University of Georgia’s Soil Testing Lab and from Kroger. He also worked Security for several years at the Oconee County Courthouse and served more than 50 years with the UGA Athletic...
Jack Kenimer Thomas, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the age of 85.
Born and raised in Farmington, he was a...
Funeral services for Mr. Andrew Juarez Olascoaga will be Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, East.
Funeral services for Mr. Andrew Juarez Olascoaga will be Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, East.
Anne Page Athens
Anne McLaughlin Page, 78, of Athens, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Born in Charlotte, NC to the late Harry Dotger McLaughlin and Elinor Niven McLaughlin, Anne moved to the Athens area in 1976. She worked as a special education teacher in several different Clarke County schools and was Teacher of the Year at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School in 1995. She was a faithful member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and was helpful in the founding of the Athens Korean Presbyterian Church. She...
Anne McLaughlin Page, 78, of Athens, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Born in Charlotte, NC to the late Harry Dotger McLaughlin and Elinor Niven McLaughlin, Anne moved to the Athens area in...
Jeffrey Kotzan Sky Valley
Dr. Jeffrey Anthony Kotzan passed away at his home in Sky Valley, Georgia, with his family and loved ones at his side. Jeff and his brother Bruce, and their parents Bertha and Charles Kotzan grew up in northeast Indiana, including Gary and East Chicago.
Jeff obtained a PhD in Pharmacy at Purdue University, where he met his wife, Lois, who was also in the Pharmacy program. Jeff taught as a professor of pharmacy at the University of Georgia from 1969 - 2005. In that time he served...
Dr. Jeffrey Anthony Kotzan passed away at his home in Sky Valley, Georgia, with his family and loved ones at his side. Jeff and his brother Bruce, and their parents Bertha and Charles Kotzan...
Larry Roberts Watkinsville, Georgia
Larry W. Roberts, 69, of Watkinsville passed away on Monday September 6, 2021. Born on October 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Talmadge Roberts and Margie Bruce Roberts.
Larry’s favorite place to be was anywhere his family was. He loved watching Georgia football games with his grandsons. He enjoyed the monthly breakfast with Cindy, his daughters and sons-in-law and family game night. He was a 1971 graduate of Oconee Co. High School and played on the first high school...
Larry W. Roberts, 69, of Watkinsville passed away on Monday September 6, 2021. Born on October 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Talmadge Roberts and Margie Bruce Roberts.
Larry’s...
Christine Williamson Athens
Full obituary details for Mrs. Williamson will be announced.
Full obituary details for Mrs. Williamson will be announced.
Trevor Price Appling
Trevor Loyal Price, 71, of Appling, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Born in Augusta on St. Patrick’s Day to the late Loyal Preston and Beatrice Price, Trevor was a lucky poker player and avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, spending time with family and friends at hunting camps, and fishing at Santee Cooper. He loved his Braves, Georgia Bulldawgs, Falcons, and NASCAR.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two of his children, son Loyal Price and daughter Kellie...
Trevor Loyal Price, 71, of Appling, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Born in Augusta on St. Patrick’s Day to the late Loyal Preston and Beatrice Price, Trevor was a lucky poker player and...
KevinDavid Gentry II, 32, died September 5, 2021.
A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of Kelly Ann Sing Gentry and Kevin David Gentry of Watkinsville. KevinDavid was a veteran of the United States Army and was employed at Plateau Excavation.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mars Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Brittian and Rev. Ray Finger officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the church.
Kevin and...
KevinDavid Gentry II, 32, died September 5, 2021.
A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of Kelly Ann Sing Gentry and Kevin David Gentry of Watkinsville. KevinDavid was a veteran of the United...
Samuel English Colbert, GA
Samuel Anthony “Sammy” English, 91, husband of the late Zigrid C. English, died Sunday, September 5, 2021. Born in Americus, GA, he was the son of the late Edwin Kitchens English and Grace Addy English and brother to the late Louise Perry, James Edwin English, Billy English, Martha Ann Studstill, Doris Sproull and Alice Eugenia English. Sammy retired from the US Navy after 28 years and also retired from Athens Technical College as the Maintenance and Plant Engineer. He is...
Samuel Anthony “Sammy” English, 91, husband of the late Zigrid C. English, died Sunday, September 5, 2021. Born in Americus, GA, he was the son of the late Edwin Kitchens English and...
Andrew Duncan Athens, Georgia
Andrew Paul Duncan, 57, of Athens passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Drew was a great man.
Drew was loving and caring. He was a proud dad and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman. He lovingly and caringly shared this with his family and friends. Drew treated everyone like family. He loved his profession and was always willing to teach and share his knowledge and skill so that others would be able to have a trade and take care of their families. ...
Andrew Paul Duncan, 57, of Athens passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Drew was a great man.
Drew was loving and caring. He was a proud dad and grandfather. He was an avid...
David Lowe Arnoldsville
David Lowe, 76, of Arnoldsville, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Born in Athens to the late Burley Lowe and Ruby Pickelsimer Lowe, David owned and operated David’s Barbeque and wholesale facility for over 40 years.
Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Ricky Lowe and Raymond Lowe.
David is survived by his wife, Barbara Lowe; 2 sons: Jason (Donna) Lowe and Chris (Cathy) Lowe; sister Shirley (Lee) Thaxton; and four grandchildren: Austin Lowe,...
David Lowe, 76, of Arnoldsville, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Born in Athens to the late Burley Lowe and Ruby Pickelsimer Lowe, David owned and operated David’s Barbeque and...
Sheila Adams Danielsville, GA
Sheila Ann Adams 50 of Danielsville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA.
Ms. Adams was a beloved member of the community and to all the customers she served while working at the local post offices. During her time of service with the United States Postal Service, she worked as a mail carrier and a clerk at Danielsville Post Office, a clerk at Hartwell Post Office, Ila Post Office, and formerly at Maysville Post Office. Ms. Adams went above...
Sheila Ann Adams 50 of Danielsville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA.
Ms. Adams was a beloved member of the community and to all the...
Robert G. “Jerry” Tate, 82, passed away during surgery September 4, 2021. Jerry was a native Athenian, but for the past two years he had lived in an assisted living facility in South Carolina to be closer to family. Jerry was a loving son and brother. He was the son of the late Robert C and Ruby Porterfield Tate and the brother of Donna Tate (deceased). He is survived by his former wife, Frances Dixon Tate Allen of Athens, and their three children; Tracy...
Robert G. “Jerry” Tate, 82, passed away during surgery September 4, 2021. Jerry was a native Athenian, but for the past two years he had lived in an assisted living facility in...
Ashley Gilbert Colbert
Ashley A. Gilbert, 34, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Cindy Wells Gilbert and the late Ed Gilbert, Jr. Ashley enjoyed shopping and playing board games and most importantly, she loved her family and cherished her children. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandfather, Wayne Wells.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her children, Jacob Evans, Isaiah Evans and Teagan Evans;...
Ashley A. Gilbert, 34, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Cindy Wells Gilbert and the late Ed Gilbert, Jr. Ashley enjoyed...
Jones Compton Arnoldsville, Georgia
Jones Edward Compton, 86, of Arnoldsville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Born on March 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Jones B. Compton and Rosa Bruce Compton.
Jones retired in the United States Airforce working as an electronics countermeasure repairman.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 9 at 2:00 pm at Epps Family Cemetery with Visitation will be held the evening prior from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Chapel.
Lord...
Jones Edward Compton, 86, of Arnoldsville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Born on March 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Jones B. Compton and Rosa Bruce Compton.
Jones retired in the...
Sara Carey Danielsville, Georgia
Sara Sue Leopard Carey age 72 of Danielsville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 after a long period of extended illnesses. She was of the Baptist faith. She was the wife of Wayne M. Carey and the daughter of the late Ernest and Alma Peeples Leopard. She is survived by her husband, Wayne M. Carey of Danielsville, GA; two sons and their wives, Chris and Dawn Carey of Odum, GA, Chad and Erika Carey of Comer, GA; four precious grandchildren, whom she loved dearly and they were the light...
Sara Sue Leopard Carey age 72 of Danielsville passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 after a long period of extended illnesses. She was of the Baptist faith. She was the wife of Wayne M. Carey...
Claire Ellen McCabe Thompson was born on September 15, 1930 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, to John Edward McCabe and Sarah Larkin McCabe. She grew up on Cape Cod and in Barrington, Rhode Island. Claire was a scholarship student at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Baccalaureate degree in 1952. She was running a pre-school with her mother when she asked her across-the-street neighbor, Bill Thompson, an artist, to help her model...
Claire Ellen McCabe Thompson was born on September 15, 1930 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, to John Edward McCabe and Sarah Larkin McCabe. She grew up on Cape Cod and in Barrington, Rhode Island....
Grace Tucker Danielsville
Grace Browner Tucker, 80, of Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James Browner and Indy Loggins Browner. Mrs. Tucker was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills in Commerce. Along with her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Jimmy Tucker.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Macedonia Holiness Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at...
Grace Browner Tucker, 80, of Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James Browner and Indy Loggins Browner. Mrs. Tucker was retired from Mt....
Rollin Thaxton, Jr. Lexington
Rollin Lee Thaxton, 95, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2021.
Mr. Thaxton was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, born on April 24, 1926, to Rollin and Loudell Mathews Thaxton. His second home was Lexington Baptist Church, where he was an active member from the age of sixteen. Retiring from the GA Department of Transportation after 32 years as a highway engineer, he began a second career as a bookkeeper for Germany’s Hardware Store. He was a...
Rollin Lee Thaxton, 95, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2021.
Mr. Thaxton was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, born on April 24, 1926, to Rollin and Loudell...
Louise Davis Athens
Louise Spurlin Davis passed away Wednesday, September 1, at 98 years of age.
Louise was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 22, 1922 to Mary Lou and Roger Leonard Spurlin. She grew up in Atlanta and attended Commercial High school. She married Paul Jackson Davis on June 9, 1940. They raised three children, Jane, Jack and Jeff.
Louise lived a long and full life. She was an avid golfer and bridge player. She was able to travel the world. She lived in Atlanta most of her life but also had a...
Louise Spurlin Davis passed away Wednesday, September 1, at 98 years of age.
Louise was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 22, 1922 to Mary Lou and Roger Leonard Spurlin. She grew up in Atlanta...
Lorene Almand Madison, GA
Lorene Watkins Almand, 82, wife of the late Jessie Thomas Almand died Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born in Greensboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late Parks Watkins and Elzona Parker Watkins. She was also preceded in death by her son Anthony Craig Almand and six brothers and one sister. She had worked as a cook for the Preschool Academy in Athens and was a member of Oasis Faith Baptist Church, Social Circle. She is survived by three children: Rhonda Cheryl Durand, Jessie Thomas...
Lorene Watkins Almand, 82, wife of the late Jessie Thomas Almand died Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born in Greensboro, GA, she was the daughter of the late Parks Watkins and Elzona Parker...
Alicia Griffith Athens, GA
Alicia Jean Griffith, 42 of Athens passed away August 31, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, James A. Phillips. Mrs. Griffith was a devoted wife with a loving, giving heart, always giving of herself. She was a faithful member of Restoration Apostolic Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and mentor.
Funeral services September 7, 2021, Tuesday 11:00 am at Restoration Apostolic Church with Pastor’s Ed Walden and Richard Howard officiating. The body will lie in state at the...
Alicia Jean Griffith, 42 of Athens passed away August 31, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, James A. Phillips. Mrs. Griffith was a devoted wife with a loving, giving heart, always giving of...
Kay Reynolds Watkinsville
Mary Kay Reynolds, 71, wife of Gary Lee Reynolds, Sr. died Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born in Duluth, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Jacobs Henderson and Dorothy Jane Moon Henderson; sister to the late Raymond Henderson and Alvin Henderson, wife to the late Jimmy Lamar Jenkins, and step mother to the late Gary Reynolds, Jr. Kay retired from the Gwinnett County Board of Education as a secretary at Maxwell High School and was the former co-owner and operator of Merle Norman...
Mary Kay Reynolds, 71, wife of Gary Lee Reynolds, Sr. died Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born in Duluth, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Jacobs Henderson and Dorothy Jane Moon Henderson;...
Alice Lubbers Athens
Alice Gallas Lubbers was born in Alexandria, Egypt, August 13, 1925, the youngest of 6 children of Everett and Irene Gallas. The family arrived in America October 27, 1928, one year before the Great Depression. She was doted on by her much older four brothers and one sister and seemed to be quite precocious. She excelled in school, knew French but refused to learn her family’s native tongue, Greek; she said she wasn’t Greek, but American now. She was also quite artistic.
As a...
Alice Gallas Lubbers was born in Alexandria, Egypt, August 13, 1925, the youngest of 6 children of Everett and Irene Gallas. The family arrived in America October 27, 1928, one year before the...
Kathleen Warbington Loganville
Kathleen Warbington, 73, died August 31, 2021.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Betty Lewis. She was a member of St. Anna’s Catholic Church in Monroe and over the years had worked as a bank teller and a nurse. Kathleen will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
A graveside service will be held at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-three years, Wayne...
Kathleen Warbington, 73, died August 31, 2021.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Betty Lewis. She was a member of St. Anna’s Catholic Church in Monroe...
Kirsten Lee McNeil, 37, the daughter of Lee and Jane McNeil of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday August 31,2021 due to a non-COVID related illness. Kirsten was born on April 17, 1984, in Santa Ana, California. She is survived by her parents William Lee and Jane Karen McNeil, siblings Anna McNeil and fiancé Rusty Wallace, Rebekah McNeil Bagley (Justin) and nephew Jaxon and Nathan McNeil and fiancé Chelsy Fleischman, also many aunts uncles and cousins.
Kirsten was a...
Kirsten Lee McNeil, 37, the daughter of Lee and Jane McNeil of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday August 31,2021 due to a non-COVID related illness. Kirsten was born on April 17, 1984, in...
Daniel Wesley Joyner, 36, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in the home of a family member. He was born March 5, 1985, in Athens, Georgia. He lived in Athens for most of his life, attending Oconee County High School and the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), graduating in May of 2003 and 2011 respectively. He moved to Orlando, Florida, with his wife, Sarah, in 2016, where they would later welcome their son, Kelly James Joyner.
He was an educator first and always,...
Daniel Wesley Joyner, 36, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in the home of a family member. He was born March 5, 1985, in Athens, Georgia. He lived in Athens for most...
Jonathan "Nathan" Manley Calrton, Georgia
Jonathan Gordon Manley, age 42, of Colbert, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 28,2021. He was born to Eddie Louise Manley of Carlton, Georgia and the late David Austin Manley of Athens, Georgia on August 8 1979.
Besides his father, Nathan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Sue Manley of Athens, Georgia, by his maternal grandparents Gordon and Louise Anderson of Comer, Georgia, and by his great-nephew Kailor Spradlin.
Nathan had one...
Jonathan Gordon Manley, age 42, of Colbert, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 28,2021. He was born to Eddie Louise Manley of Carlton, Georgia and the late David Austin Manley of...
Bobby Edwards Danielsville
Bobby Hilliard Edwards, 75, of Danielsville, died on Friday, August 27, 2021.
Bobby was born in Commerce to Neri Samuel Edwards and Addie Bell Edwards. He worked as a carpenter and mechanic before managing the Danielsville VFW for over a decade. He then worked in Physical Plant Services at the University of Georgia for over 24 years until his retirement.
Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by 5 siblings.
Bobby is survived by his daughter, Melissa (David) Blackmon of...
Bobby Hilliard Edwards, 75, of Danielsville, died on Friday, August 27, 2021.
Bobby was born in Commerce to Neri Samuel Edwards and Addie Bell Edwards. He worked as a carpenter and mechanic...
Henry Watson Fowler Hull
Henry Watson Fowler, 93, of Hull, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021.
Watson was a son of the late Johnny Fowler and Nellie Brown Fowler. He was a member of Christian Life Worship Center where he served as a Sunday School Teacher for a number of years. Watson retired from After Six as a Pattern Designer and also served as an EMT with the University of Georgia Red Cross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, TJ Fowler and CR Fowler; one granddaughter,...
Henry Watson Fowler, 93, of Hull, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021.
Watson was a son of the late Johnny Fowler and Nellie Brown Fowler. He was a member of Christian Life Worship Center...
Rosalind Allen Crawford
Rosalind Scarborough Allen, 89, of Crawford, died August 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, B.T. Allen.
She was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Noell Scarborough and preceded in death by her siblings, O.D. Scarborough, Martha Augustus (Gussie) Taylor, Edna Mathews and Earl Scarborough.
Rosalind was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church and worked as a beautician for over 60 years.
She is survived by her children, Benny (Elaine)...
Rosalind Scarborough Allen, 89, of Crawford, died August 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, B.T. Allen.
She was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary...
Rebecca "Becky" Locke Danielsville
Rebecca (Becky) Jane Asel Locke of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 82 years old. She is survived by two daughters, Tina Locke Carter and Panther Tomarrock, one son, Gary W. Locke, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was an active member of the Danielsville United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years.
Becky was a licensed realtor and worked in the real estate business in the Athens area for...
Rebecca (Becky) Jane Asel Locke of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 82 years old. She is survived by two daughters, Tina Locke Carter and...
Betty Babe Colbert
Betty June Babe went by many names; Mom, Nina, Nana, GG, and Grandma were the most common callings for this kind, mischievous, no filter, animal adoring person. After a full life of 92 years, she departed this world on Thursday, August 26, 2021 surrounded by her greatest accomplishment, a legacy of unconditional love, personified by every generation of her family. Both of her daughters and son, nearly all of her grandchildren from near and far, and even her 3-year old great-grandchild (who...
Betty June Babe went by many names; Mom, Nina, Nana, GG, and Grandma were the most common callings for this kind, mischievous, no filter, animal adoring person. After a full life of 92 years, she...
Ray Casper Gainesville
Ray Casper, 91, of Gainesville, Georgia (formerly of Watkinsville) passed away on August 25, 2021.
He was the son of Silmon R. Casper and Viola Fulcher Casper, born in Woodland, Georgia, and attended Carithers Junior High and Bogart High School. Growing up in rural Oconee County, his family was farmers with cotton being the primary crop – early in his life the rural schools had split session in order for the children to help with the harvesting, commonly referred to as “picking...
Ray Casper, 91, of Gainesville, Georgia (formerly of Watkinsville) passed away on August 25, 2021.
He was the son of Silmon R. Casper and Viola Fulcher Casper, born in Woodland, Georgia, and...
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