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Sharlyn Tate Athens, Georgia
Sharlyn Hope Tate, 56, of Athens, passed away on June 25, 2022. Born on March 23, 1966, she was the daughter of the late J.W. O’Dillon and Tommy Sue Roberts O’Dillon.
Sharlyn loved fishing, camping and watching her grandson play baseball.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Keith O’Dillon.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Scott Tate; children, Heather Hale (Brandon), Hannah Tate (Jonathan Shuler), Aubrye Witcher (Odell);...
Sharlyn Hope Tate, 56, of Athens, passed away on June 25, 2022. Born on March 23, 1966, she was the daughter of the late J.W. O’Dillon and Tommy Sue Roberts O’Dillon.
Sharlyn loved...
Kenneth Atterberry Athens, Georgia
Kenneth Atterberry, 82, of Athens, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born on June 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Lloyd Cecil Atterberry and Gertrude Spain Atterberry.
Ken was a veteran of both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. He was a very giving person and was always willing to help others. He loved to play golf, being at the beach and most of all loved his family. His face would light up when he spoke to his sons who would call regularly.
In addition...
Kenneth Atterberry, 82, of Athens, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born on June 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Lloyd Cecil Atterberry and Gertrude Spain Atterberry.
Ken was a veteran...
Angela Avery Lexington
Angela Ann Avery, 60, of Lexington, GA, died on June 23, 2022. Angela is survived by her daughter Sara Eberhart, granddaughter Lillian Eberhart, son-in-law Will Eberhart, parents Col. John Avery and Barbara Avery, sisters Jill Avery and Linda Wood, brother John Avery and their families.
Angela was born in Nurmburg, Germany where her father was stationed with the US Army. From a very young age, horses were her passion and she became a certified riding instructor with the British...
Angela Ann Avery, 60, of Lexington, GA, died on June 23, 2022. Angela is survived by her daughter Sara Eberhart, granddaughter Lillian Eberhart, son-in-law Will Eberhart, parents Col. John Avery...
Heather Griggs Howard, 44, died June 23, 2022. Born in Athens, GA, Heather was the daughter of Charles Roth Griggs and Ellen Bryant Griggs and mother to Jocelyn Cadence Howard, Julianna Charlese Howard and Gwendolyn Ann Howard. She was preceded in death by the father of her three daughters: Jennings Carter Howard; maternal grandparents: Clarence Murphy Bryant, Sr. and Rachel Elizabeth Bryant O’Sheal; paternal grandparents: Claude Leonda Griggs and Guinell Maxie Griggs. She has several...
Heather Griggs Howard, 44, died June 23, 2022. Born in Athens, GA, Heather was the daughter of Charles Roth Griggs and Ellen Bryant Griggs and mother to Jocelyn Cadence Howard, Julianna Charlese...
Birdie Nix Hull
Birdie Lee Nix, 87, of Hull, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Mrs. Nix was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianne Wood Hamann.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Allen Rudolph Nix; daughter, Debra Wood Seabolt (Jerry); son, Clay Nix; four grandchildren, Leannah Hamann Heykoop, Curtis Hanley, Chris Nix and Lauren Nix Dean (Kevin).
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Birdie Lee Nix, 87, of Hull, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Mrs. Nix was preceded in death by her daughter, Dianne Wood Hamann.
Survivors include her husband of...
Judy Lane Lewis, 77, of Winterville, GA passed away peaceful at home on June 22, 2022. The daughter of the late Stillman & Doris Kellum of Gloucester, VA. Judy leaves behind 3 sons, Charlie Randall (Christine), Richard Randall and Brett Lee Randall. Survived by her grandchildren: Tiffany Gallob (Frank), Jessica Randall, Michael Randall, Christopher Randall (Elyssa), Amanda Randall, Lisa Randall, Victoria Randall, Austin Randall, Christopher Lowery (Samantha), Wesley Lowery (Ashley)...
Judy Lane Lewis, 77, of Winterville, GA passed away peaceful at home on June 22, 2022. The daughter of the late Stillman & Doris Kellum of Gloucester, VA. Judy leaves behind 3 sons, Charlie...
John Dry Commerce
John William Dry, 69, passed away June 22, 2022.
A native of Fulton County, GA, John was a son of the late Lee Owen Dry and Mary Blanche Martin Dry and was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dry.
John owned and operated The Patriot Food Store in Arnoldsville from 1979 until 1989. He then was employed for twenty-six years with Cook Motor Company in Crawford before becoming a flight attendant with Express Jet until 2018. He spent the last few years working as a District Fleet...
John William Dry, 69, passed away June 22, 2022.
A native of Fulton County, GA, John was a son of the late Lee Owen Dry and Mary Blanche Martin Dry and was also preceded in death by a brother,...
Myles Titus Lexington, Georgia
Myles Jerome (Jerry) Titus, age 74, of Lexington, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
He was predeceased by his mother, Jane Coker Titus, and father, Edgar Fenwick Titus, of Atlanta, GA.
He is survived by daughter, Jerilyn Titus, grandsons Andrew Myles Titus and Daniel James May all of Crawford, GA; ex-wife of 30 years and friend of 52 years, Linda Parish of Lexington; brother William Jerome Howell of Knoxville, Tennessee; sister Patricia Venable of...
Myles Jerome (Jerry) Titus, age 74, of Lexington, GA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
He was predeceased by his mother, Jane Coker Titus, and father, Edgar...
Lynda Martin Danielsville
Lynda Ann Martin
October 26, 1961- June 19, 2022
On Sunday, June 19, 2022 Lynda passed away from complications due to a heart attack. She was 60 years young.
She is preceded by her parents, Michael and Barbara Quinn of Danielsville GA as well as her loving husband of 26 years, Freddie Martin of Comer GA.
She is survived by her two children, Amanda (Cody) Sharp and Michael (Jessica) Martin. Her granddaughter Hayleigh Martin and her siblings Steve (Beverly) Saffle, Karen...
Lynda Ann Martin
October 26, 1961- June 19, 2022
On Sunday, June 19, 2022 Lynda passed away from complications due to a heart attack. She was 60 years young.
She is preceded by her parents,...
Corey Chatham Hull
Full obituary details for Mr. Chatham will be announced.
Full obituary details for Mr. Chatham will be announced.
Dr. J. Michael West, MD Athens
Dr. J. Michael West, MD, 74, of Athens, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a family man, doctor, and an ardent fan of college football, especially the University of Georgia. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 19, 1948, raised in Florida and spent his adult and professional life in Athens, Georgia.
Mike grew up in Lakeland, Florida where he attended Lakeland High School, graduating in 1966. He went on to Florida State University earning...
Dr. J. Michael West, MD, 74, of Athens, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was a family man, doctor, and an ardent fan of college football, especially...
C. Peter Wyllie Athens
C. Peter Wyllie passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 87.
Peter was born in Quincy, MA. He graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He married Martha Laidlaw in June of 1959 and in May of 1962, they had completed their family with their two children. In 1975, they moved from Westboro, MA to Athens, GA for Peter to work as President and later CEO of Fowler Products, until his retirement in 1996.
In the early 80s, they moved to...
C. Peter Wyllie passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 87.
Peter was born in Quincy, MA. He graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Mechanical Engineering....
Janice C. Gilbert, 80, wife of the late William Arthur Gilbert, Jr., died Friday, June 17, 2022. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Hugh and Roselle Griffith Culbreth. In addition to her husband and parent she was preceded in death by her son: William A. Gilbert, III; stepdaughter: Cathy Kindness and sister: Barbara C. Wolfe. Janice retired from the Oglethorpe County Board of Education as a bookkeeper after 31 years. She was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church. Survivors...
Janice C. Gilbert, 80, wife of the late William Arthur Gilbert, Jr., died Friday, June 17, 2022. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Hugh and Roselle Griffith Culbreth. In addition to her...
David Shearon Watkinsville
David “Dave” Shearon, 70, former mayor of Watkinsville (2018-2019), lost a long battle with prostate cancer, followed by bladder cancer, and died in his home in Watkinsville on Friday, June 17.
Dave was born on March 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL. He moved to Watkinsville in 1997 with his husband, Mario Castro, and brother Jim Shearon, opening Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast and Events Facility. Ashford Manor closed its doors in 2019.
Dave had a rich creative history...
David “Dave” Shearon, 70, former mayor of Watkinsville (2018-2019), lost a long battle with prostate cancer, followed by bladder cancer, and died in his home in Watkinsville on Friday,...
Carol Lusk Athens, Georgia
Carol Anne Lusk, 79, of Athens passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Born on November 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Michael Posmoga and Mary Jane Kozon Pankiewicz, and step-daugher to Paul Pankiewicz.
Carol graduated from Monongahela High School, class of 1960, and studied at the Ivey School of Professional Art in Pittsburgh. Carol loved gardening, being outdoors and was an interior designer, owning and operating Classic Draperies in Athens for over 20 years. She never met a...
Carol Anne Lusk, 79, of Athens passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Born on November 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Michael Posmoga and Mary Jane Kozon Pankiewicz, and step-daugher to...
William Waldrop Crawford, GA
William Thomas Waldrop, 86, husband of Ann Waldrop, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born in Dacula, GA, Bill was the son of the late Charles Horace Waldrop and Bertha Keith Waldrop. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Survivors in addition to his wife include three children: Barbara Vankooiman, Dina D’Andrea and William Thomas Waldrop, Jr.; sisters: Alice Watkins and Shirley (Walter) Freeman...
William Thomas Waldrop, 86, husband of Ann Waldrop, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born in Dacula, GA, Bill was the son of the late Charles Horace Waldrop and Bertha Keith Waldrop. Bill retired...
Brenda Payne Colbert, Georgia
No obituary has been provided at this time.
No obituary has been provided at this time.
Johnny Adkins Bogart
Johnny Matt Adkins, 72, of Bogart, died June 14, 2022.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late O’Neal and Evelyn Cook Adkins and was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne and Franklin Adkins.
A devoted family man, Johnny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Deborah McGalliard Adkins; daughter, Jennifer Adkins Dempsey (Jason) and his son, Jeffrey Charles Adkins: grandchildren Claire Dempsey and Tanner Dempsey all of Bogart; brother, Layne Adkins and his wife...
Johnny Matt Adkins, 72, of Bogart, died June 14, 2022.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late O’Neal and Evelyn Cook Adkins and was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne and...
Kathleen Mylott Bienvenue, 75, wife of the late Gordon R. Bienvenue, died June 14, 2022. Born in Fitchburg, MA., she was the daughter of the late Daniel T. Mylott and Dorothy Geiger Mylott. Kathleen retired as an Instructor of English at Pace University and attended St. Gregory The Great Episcopal. Church. Survivors include her children: Danielle (John) Bray, Blaise Bienvenue and Breton (Maria) Bienvenue; her brother Daniel H. Mylott; and three grandchildren: Giona Bienvenue and Daniel and...
Kathleen Mylott Bienvenue, 75, wife of the late Gordon R. Bienvenue, died June 14, 2022. Born in Fitchburg, MA., she was the daughter of the late Daniel T. Mylott and Dorothy Geiger Mylott....
Kay Timmons Parker, never met a stranger, passed away peacefully at her Athens home on June
14, surrounded by her loving family. She had battled ALS for nearly 3 years, and would have
been 63 on June 21, 2022.
Originally from College Park, GA, she resided in Athens for the last 9 years, and was a constant
inspiration through her generosity and loving spirit, which included a number of socially and
spiritually based charities.
Kay lived her life working selflessly for others; when she saw...
Kay Timmons Parker, never met a stranger, passed away peacefully at her Athens home on June
14, surrounded by her loving family. She had battled ALS for nearly 3 years, and would have
been 63 on...
Benny McDaniel Colbert
Benny Leonard McDaniel, 67, of Colbert passed away on June 13, 2022.
Born on July 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Loyd McDaniel and Edna Belle Shelton McDaniel. Benny was a lifelong farmer who loved the mountains, going fishing and was a member of Living Waters Holiness Church in Colbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, David McDaniel, Delores Epps, Lottie McDaniel.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Janet Lynn McDaniel; six children, David...
Benny Leonard McDaniel, 67, of Colbert passed away on June 13, 2022.
Born on July 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Loyd McDaniel and Edna Belle Shelton McDaniel. Benny was a lifelong farmer...
Bobby Charles Townsend, 88, of Colbert passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born on October 4, 1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles Townsend and Bertha Ramey Townsend.
Bobby was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church in Athens, GA and retired as a GySgt in The United States Marine Corps.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elnora Saxon Townsend; siblings, James Townsend, Ruth Townsend Simmons,...
Bobby Charles Townsend, 88, of Colbert passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born on October 4, 1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles Townsend and...
Yin Alpaugh Athens, GA
Yin Isabel Sáez Alpaugh was born in Mayari, Oriente Cuba on October 6, 1938. She was the daughter of Jose Manuel Sáez, a civil and electrical engineer, and Olga Fernández Sáez, a homemaker. She grew up near the ocean, in Matanzas, Cuba. There she enjoyed the close-knit life she shared with her parents, brother, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbors and school friends. She left her beloved Cuba to study at Barry College in Miami,...
Yin Isabel Sáez Alpaugh was born in Mayari, Oriente Cuba on October 6, 1938. She was the daughter of Jose Manuel Sáez, a civil and electrical engineer, and Olga...
Patricia Stauffer Athens
Patricia Joan Sturm Stauffer, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away June 10, 2022, at the age of 91.
A native of Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of John Edwin Sturm and Mabel Marshall Sturm in West Virginia. Patricia lived in Athens since 1967 and retired as business manager of the Athens Regional Library.
Affectionately called Patty Jo by her family and friends, she loved eating out with friends, playing with dogs, visiting Walt Disney World, and...
Patricia Joan Sturm Stauffer, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away June 10, 2022, at the age of 91.
A native of Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of John...
Shirley A. DiBiase (Fuller) of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on June 9, 2022. Mrs. DiBiase was born on October 5, 1933 in Portland, Maine to Alfred and Mildred Fuller. She spent her entire childhood in her beloved state of Maine and graduated from Portland High School in 1952. After her marriage to Daniel DiBiase, also of Portland, she resided in Marlboro, Massachusetts for 38 years, raising two children and making countless friends. In 1998, Shirley and Dan retired to Fayetteville, Ga...
Shirley A. DiBiase (Fuller) of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on June 9, 2022. Mrs. DiBiase was born on October 5, 1933 in Portland, Maine to Alfred and Mildred Fuller. She spent her entire...
George Lamar Colbert
George Allen Lamar, cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the age of 73.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Abner F. Lamar and Thelma A. Turner Lamar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Threlkeld Lamar; three children, Michelle Lamar (Sean), Lacie Betts (Timmy) and Kyle Cowart (Hannah); three siblings,...
George Allen Lamar, cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the age of 73.
Born in Athens, he was a son of...
William Horton Athens, GA
William Henri Horton (Bill), of Athens, GA, died on June 8, 2022. The son of the late Sarah Louise Griggs and Lester Henry Horton Jr., and stepson of the late Harry George Schaffer.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Peggy Anderson Horton, his daughters, Paula Horton McCurry (Jeffery), Sarah Ridgeway (Jennifer), Leila Wood (Matthew), Mandy Kero (Kathy). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eileen Totter, Drew...
William Henri Horton (Bill), of Athens, GA, died on June 8, 2022. The son of the late Sarah Louise Griggs and Lester Henry Horton Jr., and stepson of the late Harry George Schaffer.
Bill...
Samuel Davison Huff, 78, husband of Elaine Toole Huff, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Willian David Huff and Fannie Butler Huff. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Janie Marie Huff and sisters, Frances Kesler and Betty Epps. Mr. Huff retired from the Athens Clarke County Fire Department after 25 years and had also worked as a carpenter. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Clay (Jeannie) Huff and Keith (April)...
Samuel Davison Huff, 78, husband of Elaine Toole Huff, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Willian David Huff and Fannie Butler Huff. He was also preceded in...
Ravonda Hammond Minish, 92, wife of the late O B Minish, died Monday, June 6, 2022. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Buford Hilton Hammond and Jewel Hammond and mother to the late Ruth Ramel Stallings. Mrs. Minish worked as a school teacher in the Atlanta and Madison County areas until her retirement. She was an active member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church until her health wouldn't allow. She is survived by her son in law, Keith Stallings and two...
Ravonda Hammond Minish, 92, wife of the late O B Minish, died Monday, June 6, 2022. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Buford Hilton Hammond and Jewel Hammond and mother to...
Harold Guthrie Athens, Georgia
Harold Edwin Guthrie, 55, of Athens passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. Born on September 14, 1966, he was the son of the late Robert J. Guthrie and Judy Field Guthrie.
Harold graduated from Athens Christian School in 1984 where he was on the football team. He worked for the Jackson County Jail and later went to work for the Clarke County Print Shop in Athens, GA, for over 10 years.
During his lifetime, Harold was an avid collector and seller of many unique and antique items. He was...
Harold Edwin Guthrie, 55, of Athens passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. Born on September 14, 1966, he was the son of the late Robert J. Guthrie and Judy Field Guthrie.
Harold graduated from...
Pamela Link Mullins, 61, wife of James Mullins, died on Friday, June 03, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.
Pam was born in Greenville, SC to the late Roy Benson Link and Della Mae Hamby Link. She was also preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Margo Mullins Moon. She met and married James in September of 1993. She was the owner of Mr. Haircut Barber Shop for 30 years until her retirement and was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. With...
Pamela Link Mullins, 61, wife of James Mullins, died on Friday, June 03, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.
Pam was born in Greenville, SC to the late Roy Benson...
Stanford Dudley Statham, GA
Stanford Glenn Dudley 60 of Statham, GA, passed away June 3, 2022. He was the son of the late, Calvin & Jane Dudley, he was also preceded by his brother, Steven Dudley. Mr. Dudley worked as a Boat Mechanic with Rays Marine.
No Services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include wife, Angela Martin; children, Leah (Demitrius) Acree, and Steven (Whitney) Dudley; sister, Renata (Gary) McCann; four grandchildren, Cameron Dudley, Nolan Acree, Harley Dudley, and Nathan Acree.
Lord &...
Stanford Glenn Dudley 60 of Statham, GA, passed away June 3, 2022. He was the son of the late, Calvin & Jane Dudley, he was also preceded by his brother, Steven Dudley. Mr. Dudley worked as a...
William "Bill" Burden Athens
William E. Burden, 96, of Athens died on June 2, 2022.
Bill was born in Buffalo, NY to Joseph and Theresa Burden. His oldest brother, Robert died in World War II in 1944. His younger brother, Joseph (“Pat”) raised a family and lived in the Buffalo area. Joe died in 2022. After graduating from Williamsville High School, Bill went to Epiphany College in Newburgh, NY to study for the Catholic priesthood. During summers, he worked as a “gandy dancer” on the...
William E. Burden, 96, of Athens died on June 2, 2022.
Bill was born in Buffalo, NY to Joseph and Theresa Burden. His oldest brother, Robert died in World War II in 1944. His younger...
Ben Lord Athens
Roger Benton “Ben” Lord Jr. passed away peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center at the age of 66 years, June 2, 2022. Ben was born in Athens, Georgia on April 24, 1956. He was the son of Dorothy McCannon Lord of Athens and was preceded in death by his father, Roger Benton Lord Sr., and brother Darrell Keith Lord. Grandparents, Linton Odell Lord and Zeebell Benton Lord, Sydney Marrow McCannon and Ethel Huff McCannon, Aunt Zelma Ruth Lord, and Aunt Janice...
Roger Benton “Ben” Lord Jr. passed away peacefully at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center at the age of 66 years, June 2, 2022. Ben was born in Athens, Georgia on April 24, 1956....
Tracey Moore Crawford
Tracey Thrasher Moore, 63, of Crawford, Georgia passed away June 1, 2022.
Tracey was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 15, 1959. She graduated from Clarke Central High School in 1977. Tracey married Francis Donald Moore October 23, 2004. After 26 years, she retired from the Oglethorpe County School System as a Paraprofessional. Her school kids brought her so much joy and laughter. For many years she helped run the afterschool program at the Oglethorpe County...
Tracey Thrasher Moore, 63, of Crawford, Georgia passed away June 1, 2022.
Tracey was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 15, 1959. She graduated from Clarke Central High School...
Michael Thomas Colbert, GA
Michael J. Thomas, 35 of Colbert, passed away June 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William “Skeet” T. Henderson, and a grandmother, Annette Thomas. Michael was a member of the Vineyards Creek Baptist Church, he loved his family, friends, and his job and he loved life. He was employed by the University of Georgia in the Plumbing Shop.
Graveside services are Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Vineyards Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Tracey...
Michael J. Thomas, 35 of Colbert, passed away June 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William “Skeet” T. Henderson, and a grandmother, Annette Thomas. Michael was a...
Jimmy Childs Hull, GA
Jimmy Lee Childs Sr., 80 of Hull, GA, formerly from Commerce, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 6:35 PM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Childs, and a granddaughter, Brittany Childs.
Graveside services are Friday at 11:30 AM June 3, 2022, at Colbert Cemetery with Pastor Adam Reynolds officiating.
Survivors include His loving wife of 54 years, Judy Lee Childs; children, Ricky Childs of Colbert, Jimmy Lee Childs, Jr of Royston, Maryanne Childs Bone...
Jimmy Lee Childs Sr., 80 of Hull, GA, formerly from Commerce, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 6:35 PM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Childs, and a...
Donna Buynitzky Watkinsville, Georgia
Donna, beloved Wife and Mother, died Tuesday after a long illness.
Born in Hazleton, PA, graduated from William and Mary in Virginia, worked as a chemist and in retail, equestrian, raised three wonderful children. Survived by husband Steve, married 52 years, daughters Jennifer and Julie and son David and four grandchildren. She will be sorely missed.
Donna, beloved Wife and Mother, died Tuesday after a long illness.
Born in Hazleton, PA, graduated from William and Mary in Virginia, worked as a chemist and in retail, equestrian, raised three...
Beverly Alley Winterville, Georgia
Beverly Forsman Alley, formerly of Gainesville, GA, Macon, GA, and Sandy Springs, GA passed away peacefully at Sweet Olive Farm in Winterville, GA on May 30, 2022, at the age of 90 years old. Beverly was born on December 26, 1931, in Boise, Idaho, to parents Harold and Kathryn Forsman (predeceased 1994 and 2005). She was predeceased (2000) by her loving husband of 47 years, Alexander Kelley Alley, Jr. “Meme” is lovingly remembered by her children, Kat Howkins...
Beverly Forsman Alley, formerly of Gainesville, GA, Macon, GA, and Sandy Springs, GA passed away peacefully at Sweet Olive Farm in Winterville, GA on May 30, 2022, at the age of 90 years...
George Burton Smith Arnoldsville
Funeral services for George Burton “Buster” Smith, 67, of Arnoldsville, will be Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Winterville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Lord & Stephens East. Mr. Smith died on Monday, May 30, at Piedmont ARMC, of complications of kidney cancer.
Born on March 11, 1955 in Charleston, SC, he was the son of Georgia and Ardell Malpass. He had the good fortune to be adopted, along with his sister Rebecca and...
Funeral services for George Burton “Buster” Smith, 67, of Arnoldsville, will be Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Winterville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 1, from 6 until...
Dr. Henry Utley Athens, GA
Henry Griffith Utley, beloved husband and father passed away on May 29, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and children: Letitia (Richard) Alfonsi, Cyrus (Edith) Utley, Moriah (Michael) Brown and Eliza (Lars) Furtwaengler. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Peter, Rosemary and Vivian Alfonsi, Stella and Griffith Utley, Elizabeth and Eleanor Brown, and Joni, Oliver and Luke Furtwaengler. Dr. Utley graduated with an M.D. PhD from Duke University and practiced for 25 years as an eye...
Henry Griffith Utley, beloved husband and father passed away on May 29, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and children: Letitia (Richard) Alfonsi, Cyrus (Edith) Utley, Moriah (Michael) Brown...
Larry Snipes Watkinsville, GA
Larry E. Snipes of Watkinsville passed away after a long illness on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on November 4, 1938, in Marion County, S.C. and was the son of the late Thomas Earl and Irene Rogers Snipes.
Larry was a graduate of Clemson University, class of 1961. He was a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of NARFE and a former member of Athens Rotary Club. Larry retired from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA, as the State...
Larry E. Snipes of Watkinsville passed away after a long illness on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on November 4, 1938, in Marion County, S.C. and was the son of the late Thomas Earl and...
Pamela Barker Arnoldsville, Georgia
Pamela Catherine Barker, age 73, died peacefully at her home on Lake Oglethorpe surrounded by her husband, daughter, son and daughter-in-law. Pam was a loving wife, mother and successful business woman. She was born on April 10, 1949 to Lee Hendrix and Catherine (Kitty) Toole Hendrix. She was a 1971 graduate of Miami University of Oxford, Ohio and was proud to have been part of the April 15, 1970 protest of the Vietnam War. In her early years Pam loved motorcycles, owned a Moto Guzzi and...
Pamela Catherine Barker, age 73, died peacefully at her home on Lake Oglethorpe surrounded by her husband, daughter, son and daughter-in-law. Pam was a loving wife, mother and successful business...
Joe Strickland Colbert, GA
Joe Paul Strickland of Colbert, GA passed away on May 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. Joe Paul was 86 years old.
Joe Paul was born on July 28, 1935, to Clarence and Elise Strickland. He was a 1953 graduate of Danielsville High School, where he played basketball. After graduating he worked with his father as a contractor. Once his father retired, he built a very successful painting business. Joe Paul married the love of his life, Peggy Holcomb, on May 15,...
Joe Paul Strickland of Colbert, GA passed away on May 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. Joe Paul was 86 years old.
Joe Paul was born on July 28, 1935, to Clarence and Elise...
Claude "Bud" Dunham Athens, Georgia
Claude Randall “Bud” Dunham never met a stranger. Among his many gifts, Bud easily nurtured deep and meaningful relationships that endured throughout his life. His unique sense of humor and quick wit never failed to bring out the best in others and generate a laugh in even the most mundane circumstance. Bud was a magnet to others because of his positive outlook and upbeat personality. Reflecting on their sixty-two years of marriage, his wife, Francine, remarked, “I’ve...
Claude Randall “Bud” Dunham never met a stranger. Among his many gifts, Bud easily nurtured deep and meaningful relationships that endured throughout his life. His unique sense of...
Zachary "Bubba" Campbell Bogart, GA
On Friday, May 27, 2022, Zachary (“Bubba”) Colin Campbell age 37, passed away and joined our heavenly Father in heaven. Zach was an incredible artist with a kind, gentle soul and a big heart. He was extremely intelligent, had a green thumb, and loved the outdoors. He loved his children. His family and friends believe that his life was blessed by God and Zach dedicated his life and testimony to growing the kingdom of heaven for God’s glory. He is survived by his...
On Friday, May 27, 2022, Zachary (“Bubba”) Colin Campbell age 37, passed away and joined our heavenly Father in heaven. Zach was an incredible artist with a kind, gentle soul and...
Michael O'Kelley Decatur, Georgia
Michael Neal O’Kelley, 58, of Decatur passed away on May 27, 2022. Born on May 19, 1964, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ray Neal O’Kelley and Betty Barrett O’Kelley. He was later raised in Madison County, graduating from Madison County High School in 1982.
Michael was a kind, loving and loyal individual who was always open and accepting of others. He was very funny and quick witted. He loved his family, friends and his cat, Cassie.
In addition to his...
Michael Neal O’Kelley, 58, of Decatur passed away on May 27, 2022. Born on May 19, 1964, in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of the late Ray Neal O’Kelley and Betty Barrett...
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