Jeffrey Alton Busbin of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 51. He was preceded in  death by his mother, Linda Busbin. He is survived by his wife, Staci Busbin; father, Larry Busbin of Winterville, GA; son, Timothy Patterson of Commerce, GA; son, Michael Patterson of Commerce, GA; brother, William “Barry” Busbin; grandson, Sawyer Patterson; granddaughter, Paislie Bennett; nephew, Chris Busbin; and many other loving family and friends. The family will...

Claude Lee Goodrum Jr., 72, of Athens, died Saturday, May 18, 2019. A native of Athens, Lee was born to the late Claude Lee Goodrum Sr. and Inez Tillet Gooch. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Gooch Lord. Lee is survived by his wife, Sandra Goodrum, children, Weston (Nina) Goodrum, of Bogart, Whitney (Dan) Roof, of Jackson WY, and Wyatt (Nicole) Goodrum, of Charlotte NC, siblings, Darlene Goodrum (Travis) White, of Ohio, Adelia Goodrum (the late Joe)...

Garley Edward “Eddie” Church, Jr., 54, died May 18, 2019.  A native of North Wilkesboro, NC, he was a son of Joan Miller Church of Athens and the late Garley Edward Church, Sr.  Eddie worked at Athens Auto Wrecking for over fifteen years and most recently was employed with Bray and Son Trucking.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST. Interment will follow at Ross Chapel...

Paul Anthony Blevins, 47, died Friday, May 17, 2019. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of Ted Blevins, Jr. and Claire Poole Blevins.  Paul was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing and also enjoyed horses and bull riding.  In addition to his parents Paul is survived by his sister, Connie (John) DeLay of Athens; brothers: Doyle Blevins and Keith (Rosa) Blevins both of Danielsville; nephew: Bronson Delay of Athens; special neighbor: Gail Hardman and a number of aunts, uncles and...

Alicia Nicole Hardy, 20, died Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Ashville, NC.  Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of  Shane Hardy and Tracey Boswell Hardy of Athens.  She is also survived by her sister: Ashley Jewel (Daniel) Watson of Athens; paternal grandmother Judy Hardy of Lincolnton; maternal grandparents: Jim and Judy Boswell of Athens; a number of uncles, aunts, cousins and her beloved rescue pup pup, Sage.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather...

Rev. Roy Felix Major, 87, husband of Theresa Dodson Major, died Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Piedmont, SC, he was the son of the late Waymon Perry Major and Etta Fleming Major. His daughter Lisa Major Elders preceded him in death in 2016.  Roy retired in 1997 after serving as a minister for 40 years with the North Georgia Conference, having served in numerous churches from Augusta to Hiawassee with his last church being Chicopee United Methodist Church in Gainesville.  Following...

Fred Monroe Blake, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Athens, GA. He was born in Franklin County, GA and grew up in Greer, SC. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he married Jessie Miller in 1946. He received degrees from Emory University in dentistry and orthodontics and practiced in Dekalb County, GA. He served as president of the Georgia Society of Orthodontists and received the Honorable Fellowship Award from the Georgia Dental Association. He also served as...

James Cameron “Jim” Porter, 76, died Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Walter Porter and Beulah Jenette Porter and brother to the late Janice Olson.  Jim was a graduate of Purdue University and University of Baltimore where he received degrees in Entomology and Business.  He served in the US Army, was an Entomologist with Rose Exterminating/Pest Control,  was the owner of Porter Art Studio for 20 years and upon moving to...

Joan H. Riddling, 90, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Born in Athens, Joan was the daughter of the late R.E. (Doc) and Nell Kirk Hardeman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband James E. (Bill) Riddling and son, James Michael Riddling, Sr.  Survivors include her two daughters: Barbara R. Whitehead (Byron) and Diane R. Watson (Tim); seven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.  She worked 38 years as a receptionist in several physician’s offices and...