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John Potts Athens, GA
John Boyden Potts, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Banner Elk, North Carolina on October 17, 1938, to Beulah and Gurney Potts. He graduated from Clinton High School in Tennessee and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from East Tennessee State University. On June 6, 1961, he married the love of his life, Sandy, and together they relocated to Chattanooga, TN. They later moved to...
John Boyden Potts, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Banner Elk, North Carolina on October 17, 1938, to Beulah...
Katherine Baskin Avery, a beloved wife, mother and mother-in-law, was a passionate gardener known for her maidenhair fern beds and for the numerous miniature flower arrangements she made and delivered frequently to hospitals. She was a social bridge player, a willing and generous hostess and an avid Five Points walker. Kay lived life to the fullest and was a friend to many both in Athens and afar. She passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, in Athens, GA at age 96.
Upon graduating with a...
Katherine Baskin Avery, a beloved wife, mother and mother-in-law, was a passionate gardener known for her maidenhair fern beds and for the numerous miniature flower arrangements she made and...
Regina Franklin Comer
Regina Mathews Franklin, 71, of Comer, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
A lifelong resident of the Oglethorpe County area, Regina was born March 31, 1948 to the late Kelly Mathews and Lucy Moon Mathews. Regina, or “Nanny” was an excellent cook and baker who kept half of the children in Oglethorpe and Madison counties. She loved suntanning and her hummingbirds, for whom she purchased 100 lbs. of sugar each summer. Even if her family had to go without sweet tea, the...
Regina Mathews Franklin, 71, of Comer, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
A lifelong resident of the Oglethorpe County area, Regina was born March 31, 1948 to the late Kelly Mathews and Lucy...
Shawn "Budda" Maloney Lexington
Shawn "BUDDA" Michael Maloney, 26, of Lexington, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, father, and friend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Budda was born in Springville, NY on January 27, 1994. He attended Oglethorpe County High School and was employed by Allied Paving in Pendergrass.
Budda was preceded in death by his dad, Donald "DJ" Maloney and grandmother Barbara Maloney.
He is survived by his mother Tara Maloney (Joey...
Shawn "BUDDA" Michael Maloney, 26, of Lexington, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, father, and friend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
Budda was born in...
Harold Bertzel Warfield of Watkinsville, GA, formerly of Lutz, FL, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday February 21, 2020 at the age of 96. Harold was born to parents, Roger Winfield Warfield and Grace Mae (Bertzel) Warfield in Tampa, FL on December 23, 1923. He had two older sisters and two younger brothers. His parents bought a house and small farm in Lutz in 1924 and moved there when Harold was 10 months old. He, with his family, was a member and attended Seminole Heights...
Harold Bertzel Warfield of Watkinsville, GA, formerly of Lutz, FL, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday February 21, 2020 at the age of 96. Harold was born to parents, Roger Winfield...
Daphne Dyes Dawsonville
Daphne Marie Dyes, 79, died February 26, 2020.
A native of Carlton, GA, Mrs. Dyes was a daughter of the late William Guy Porterfield and Valerie Paul Porterfield Spinks.
Mrs. Dyes was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was also an active member for thirty years of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, where she had served as the Head of Missionary Care. She also enjoyed working as a residential real estate agent.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM at...
Daphne Marie Dyes, 79, died February 26, 2020.
A native of Carlton, GA, Mrs. Dyes was a daughter of the late William Guy Porterfield and Valerie Paul Porterfield Spinks.
Mrs. Dyes was a...
Virginia McClain Winterville
Virginia Lowe McClain, born May 18, 1930 to Martin Van Buren Lowe and Ludelle Carter Lowe died peacefully at her home on February 27, 2020. She was the oldest of ten children including six sisters and three brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents, her three brothers, her grandson, Joseph Saunders, her son in law, Chris LaMont, and her long time companion, Hollis Kimsey. She worked at Lamar Lewis Shoe Company, formerly in downtown Athens, Georgia, for 26 years retiring at the...
Virginia Lowe McClain, born May 18, 1930 to Martin Van Buren Lowe and Ludelle Carter Lowe died peacefully at her home on February 27, 2020. She was the oldest of ten children including six sisters...
Kathy Cutshaw Athens
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 29, at Evergreen Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 29, at Evergreen Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m.
Leonard Jordan Danielsville
Leonard Rajah Jordan 79 of Danielsville passed away on February 26, 2020. He was the son of the late Otis & Revonda Jordan. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Rajah Jordan; brother, Otis Jordan, Jr and sisters, Linda Adams and Nita Hart. Mr. Jordan was a member and a deacon of Providence Baptist Church and a veteran with the US Navy.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 28, 2020, 2:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church. The visitation will be at Lord & Stephens,...
Leonard Rajah Jordan 79 of Danielsville passed away on February 26, 2020. He was the son of the late Otis & Revonda Jordan. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Rajah Jordan; brother,...
John Wood Danielsville
Full obituary details will be announced.
Full obituary details will be announced.
Michael Crawford Danielsville
Michael Anthony Crawford, 63, of Danielsville, died February 20, 2020.
Born in Cape Canaveral, FL, he was a son of the late L.G., Jr. and Betty Joe Haggard Crawford. Mike was self employed with Crawford’s Upholstery and a longtime member of Street Masters Car Club.
Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Jason and Tabitha Crawford and granddaughter, Callie Crawford of Colbert; wife, Nora of Danielsville; brother, Mark Crawford, his wife, Debbie and their daughter,...
Michael Anthony Crawford, 63, of Danielsville, died February 20, 2020.
Born in Cape Canaveral, FL, he was a son of the late L.G., Jr. and Betty Joe Haggard Crawford. Mike was self employed...
Robert Alexander (Rob) Skelton, Jr, age 54, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was the son of the late Robert A. Skelton Sr and the late Gypsy Rose Haygood Skelton. Mr Skelton was born on February 22, 1965 in Macon, Ga.
He graduated from Central High School in 1983. He worked at Mercer University in Physical Plant for a while and moved to Atlanta working for Ga Tech in their Physical Plant. He then worked for a friend who is an attorney. Rob was always fun to...
Robert Alexander (Rob) Skelton, Jr, age 54, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was the son of the late Robert A. Skelton Sr and the late Gypsy Rose Haygood Skelton. Mr Skelton was born...
Billy Dan Parham, 82, husband of the late Lavinia Dove Parham, died February 17, 2020. Born in Colbert, he was the son of the late Lester Parham, Sr. and Eissie Lou Guest Parham. Billy retired from Veratech as a mechanic. Survivors include his son: Mark (Tammy) Parham of Comer; daughter: Linda (Terry) Kidd of Carlton; brother: Troy Parham of Comer; sister: Ruby Coile of Franklin County; grandchildren: Trent Kidd, Duane Parham and Dale Parham and great grandchildren: Kayden Kidd and...
Billy Dan Parham, 82, husband of the late Lavinia Dove Parham, died February 17, 2020. Born in Colbert, he was the son of the late Lester Parham, Sr. and Eissie Lou Guest Parham. Billy...
Kenneth Sexton Commerce
Kenneth Taylor Sexton, 84, died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Lonnie Sexton and Lillie Miller Sexton. Along with his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hanley Sexton, and his six siblings: Eleanor Murray, Louise Carey, Dorothy Fowler, Doyle Sexton, Ed Sexton, and Lon Sexton Jr.
Survivors include his four children: Deborah (Gerry) Burdette of Comer, Lynn (Andy) Adams of Comer, Lee (Cheryl) Sexton...
Kenneth Taylor Sexton, 84, died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Lonnie Sexton and Lillie Miller Sexton. Along with his parents,...
Nels Brudvig Athens
Nels Marvin Brudvig, 85, of Athens, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Born in South Dakota to the late Nels Brudvig and Martha Rutschke Brudvig, Nels appeared with his father and their band on an episode of The Lawrence Welk show. Later Nels served his country in the Navy on the U.S.S. Redfin submarine. He married his wife, Joanne Dellinger in 1961. Nels worked as an exterminator and was fondly known as The Bug Man. There wasn’t an instrument he couldn’t play from the...
Nels Marvin Brudvig, 85, of Athens, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Born in South Dakota to the late Nels Brudvig and Martha Rutschke Brudvig, Nels appeared with his father and their band on...
Olivia Wright Athens, GA
Olivia Chamblee Wright died in High Shoals, GA on February 8, 2020. Mavis Olivia Chamblee was born on August 25, 1931, to Lavinia and John Chamblee, in Choctaw Co., MS. In 1951, Libby graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She served as a librarian for schools across Georgia and Truett McConnell College. She and her husband, William Wright were married from 1979 until his death in 2006. Libby is survived by nephews Dan Clarke (Charlotte) of Wildwood, and John Chamblee (Ruby Basham), of...
Olivia Chamblee Wright died in High Shoals, GA on February 8, 2020. Mavis Olivia Chamblee was born on August 25, 1931, to Lavinia and John Chamblee, in Choctaw Co., MS. In 1951, Libby graduated...
Charles Ricky Lowe, 63, of Arnoldsville, GA passed away February 17, 2020. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and was an ordained Deacon, a Mason Worshipful Master of Amity Lodge 731 and a Knights Templer. He was a longtime employee of Publix Supermarkets and lifetime member of the P-Society.
He is survived in life by his wife, Gina (Davis) Lowe of 42 years; daughters, Katy (Lowe) Wiley and Codie (Lowe) Barrentine; grandchildren, Taylor Ann Daugherty, Landon...
Charles Ricky Lowe, 63, of Arnoldsville, GA passed away February 17, 2020. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and was an ordained Deacon, a Mason Worshipful Master of Amity Lodge 731...
Justin Franklin Griffith, 29, died Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Athens, he was the son of Tommy and Tammy Griffith. He was preceded in death by his brother: Jacob Thomas Griffith and maternal grandfather; Garley Church, Sr. Justin graduated from East Jackson High School, and the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, where he was a member of Sigma Chi. He currently worked for Anthem as a Sales Force System Analyst. Justin truly enjoyed...
Justin Franklin Griffith, 29, died Friday, February 14, 2020. Born in Athens, he was the son of Tommy and Tammy Griffith. He was preceded in death by his brother: Jacob Thomas Griffith and...
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...
Jean James Athens, GA
Jean Bell Burns James 85 years young passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, and while surrounded by her loved ones.
She was the daughter of the late William & Jean Burns; preceded in death by her son, Hunter James; brother, Arthur Burns and a life partner, Stuart Hamilton.
Memorial Service will be Saturday 11:00 am February 22, 2020 at Lord & Stephens, East chapel with Pastor Andrew Schroeder officiating.
Survivors include daughters, Gloria Black & Carol Engler; son,...
Jean Bell Burns James 85 years young passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, and while surrounded by her loved ones.
She was the daughter of the late William & Jean Burns; preceded in...
Kenneth Hammond Bogart
Kenneth Leroy Hammond, 87, of Bogart, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Born in Edgefield, SC, he was a son of the late Clarence Samuel Hammond and Ina Bell Ogletree Hammond. Mr. Hammond was a lifelong Christian and was an active member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church where he served as Choir Director and enjoyed singing gospel music. He retired from Benson’s Bakery in 1997 after 47 years of employment. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and...
Kenneth Leroy Hammond, 87, of Bogart, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Born in Edgefield, SC, he was a son of the late Clarence Samuel Hammond and Ina Bell Ogletree Hammond. Mr....
Betty McCowan Athens
Betty Wright McCowan, 89, died February 18, 2020.
Born in Rome, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joel Swanson Saylor and Jessie Quinn Saylor and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Wright, Jr. in 1978. She later remarried and was preceded in death by Julian Clay McCowan.
Betty made her home in Marietta most of her life, moving to Athens 15 years ago. She was retired from AT&T and was a longtime member of the Telephone Pioneers in both Atlanta and Athens and...
Betty Wright McCowan, 89, died February 18, 2020.
Born in Rome, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joel Swanson Saylor and Jessie Quinn Saylor and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L....
Nicholas Paski Comer
Nicholas Ray Paski, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2020.
Nick was born in Merriam, Kansas on December 28, 1964 to Theodore Allen and Judith Bethel Paski. He was a graduate of Madison County High School in 1983. Nick married Lisa Joy Duncan Paski on March 24, 1984. Together they raised two lovely children: Jessica Lee and Elijah Theodore. He was a Chicken Farmer for 26 years and later changed careers and started Two Nations Construction. He traveled all...
Nicholas Ray Paski, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2020.
Nick was born in Merriam, Kansas on December 28, 1964 to Theodore Allen and Judith Bethel Paski. He was...
James Claxton, Jr. Watkinsville
James Roden Claxton, Jr. entered into his eternal home on February 16, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Millen, Georgia to the late James Roden Claxton, Sr. and Julia Thomas Claxton. He graduated from Sardis-Girard-Alexander High School in 1973. He was a 1975 graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a 1977 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy. He was past president of the...
James Roden Claxton, Jr. entered into his eternal home on February 16, 2020, following an extended illness. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Millen, Georgia to the late James Roden...
Charlie Rush Carlton
Charlie Thomas Rush, 66, died February 16, 2020.
A native of Athens, GA, Mr. Rush was a son of the late Betty Jewell Payne Rush and William Howard Rush.
Charlie was a beloved husband and father. He was a truck driver for most of his life.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00pm at New Town Baptist Church with Revs. Jim Olds and Chuck Black officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of forty-eight years, Lynn Rush; four...
Charlie Thomas Rush, 66, died February 16, 2020.
A native of Athens, GA, Mr. Rush was a son of the late Betty Jewell Payne Rush and William Howard Rush.
Charlie was a beloved husband and father....
Claudia Roberson Watkinsville
Mrs. Claudia Green Roberson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Claudia was a native of Bostwick Ga in Morgan County. She was a graduate from North Georgia College and went on to become an elementary school teacher for 30+ years in DeKalb County. She was active in her community and involved in her retired teachers sorority. She was a long time member of Northwoods Baptist Church, and more recently Grace Fellowship. Claudia enjoyed exercising, shopping, cooking...
Mrs. Claudia Green Roberson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Claudia was a native of Bostwick Ga in Morgan County. She was a graduate from North Georgia College and...
Vernon Simmons Danielsville
Vernon Lanier Simmons, cherished husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 78.
Born in Mooresville, NC, he was the son of the late Lonnie Walker Simmons and Eula Mae McConnell Simmons. Mr. Simmons served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Cheryl Allen Simmons; three children, Renea Simmons, Alan Simmons (Adrienne) and Ryan Simmons (Tina)...
Vernon Lanier Simmons, cherished husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 78.
Born in Mooresville, NC, he was the son of the late Lonnie Walker...
Frederick Harbold Bishop
Frederick Emmet Harbold was a loving father, voracious reader and connoisseur of the Great American Songbook. He died Feb. 19, 2020, in Bishop, Georgia, at the age of 89.
Fred was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Feb. 7, 1931, to the late Emmet Elson and Gertrude Frances Harbold. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie Hacker and Regina Harbold.
Fred spent his early years in Indiana, graduating with an accounting degree from Butler University in 1953 where he played saxophone in...
Frederick Emmet Harbold was a loving father, voracious reader and connoisseur of the Great American Songbook. He died Feb. 19, 2020, in Bishop, Georgia, at the age of 89.
Fred was born in...
Fay Esco Winterville, GA
Fay Eulene Esco 91 of Winterville passed away on February 16, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Otis & Gertie Landrum; also preceded in death by husband, Grady M. Esco and her sisters, Vivien Belote, Myrtice Kilpatrick, Helen Dawson, and Frances Campbell. She was a member of Grove chapel congregational holiness church.
The visitation will be Tuesday at 10:00 am at Grove Chapel Congregational Holiness church with service starting at 11:00 am with Rev. Larry Phillips officiating....
Fay Eulene Esco 91 of Winterville passed away on February 16, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Otis & Gertie Landrum; also preceded in death by husband, Grady M. Esco and her sisters,...
Raymond Lawrence, Jr. Athens
Raymond Eugene Lawrence, Jr., 61, passed away February 15, 2020. A native of Port Saint Joe, FL, he is the son of the late Raymond Eugene Lawrence, Sr. and Elizabeth Carter Adkins. After playing football for the Florida Gators from 1977-1981, Raymond made his home in Athens where he began his passion for campus ministry for over 35 years. He began working with Campus Crusade for Christ and then founded Athletes in Action in 1983 at the University of Georgia. Raymond continued his ministry...
Raymond Eugene Lawrence, Jr., 61, passed away February 15, 2020. A native of Port Saint Joe, FL, he is the son of the late Raymond Eugene Lawrence, Sr. and Elizabeth Carter Adkins. After playing...
James Miller Monroe
James Brian Miller, 61, of Monroe, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Born in Atlanta, he was the son of James “JB” Miller and Opal Teet Miller. Mr. Miller had a passion for music and guitars and was the music director at New Life Ministries for many years. He was an avid collector of Hot Wheels and enjoyed reading and spending time on his motorcycle.
Survivors include his children, Andy Taylor and Asa Miller; step-mother, Sheila Miller; sisters, Connie White,...
James Brian Miller, 61, of Monroe, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Born in Atlanta, he was the son of James “JB” Miller and Opal Teet Miller. Mr. Miller had a passion for music and...
1920 - 2020 Grace Jones Eubank, 99, at Oak Landing assisted living home in Attalla, AL, died Thursday, January 2.
Dr. Eubank, a native of Alma, GA, was the daughter of the late Marcus Edgar and Alix Burkhalter Jones. She lived in Winterville, GA 30 years and 30 years in Athens. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and associate professor of Ed. Psychology at UGA.
Survivors include her son Ben Eubank Jr. (Linda), daughter, Suzanne Sherman, 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren,...
1920 - 2020 Grace Jones Eubank, 99, at Oak Landing assisted living home in Attalla, AL, died Thursday, January 2.
Dr. Eubank, a native of Alma, GA, was the daughter of the late Marcus Edgar and...
Richard Hall Watkinsville, GA
Richard ‘Harold’ Hall, 85, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away Tues., Feb. 11, 2020 following a battle with Alzheimer’s. Harold was born to James William (Bill) Hall and Eula Kirkland Hall at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Nov. 24, 1934. He attended Hapeville High School where he was active in track, football and was student body president his senior year. After graduating in 1953, Harold attended Davidson College in N.C. where he played some football while majoring in...
Richard ‘Harold’ Hall, 85, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away Tues., Feb. 11, 2020 following a battle with Alzheimer’s. Harold was born to James William (Bill) Hall and Eula...
Thomas LaCount Winterville
Thomas Eugene LaCount, 89, of Winterville, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2020, following a brief illness.
Tom was the son of Thomas Jefferson LaCount and Mary Peterman LaCount. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Louise Sheridan; a brother, Henry Franklin LaCount; two wives, Janice Hunt LaCount of LaGrange, GA and Marie Silvey LaCount of Grovetown, GA.
Tom was a graduate of Arnoldsville High School and a post WWII veteran of the...
Thomas Eugene LaCount, 89, of Winterville, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2020, following a brief illness.
Tom was the son of Thomas Jefferson LaCount...
James Smith Comer
James Edward Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the age of 66.
Born in Royston, he was the son of the late JD Smith and Mozelle Virginia Loggins Smith. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Hancock Smith; two daughters, Heather Croya and Craig and Tracy Faulkner; two siblings, Charlene Smith and Patricia Bryson; five grandchildren, Dalton and Sarah Croya, Devon...
James Edward Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the age of 66.
Born in Royston, he was the son of the late JD Smith...
Jannifer Upchurch Athens
Jannifer Grace Aaron Upchurch passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday February 10, 2020 at around 11 am.
Born in Oglethorpe County, on January 18, 1946, Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Aaron and Grace Kenney Aaron and one brother, Joe Aaron.
Jan was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from the University of Georgia. Jan was a kind, loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She lived her life with patience, kindness,...
Jannifer Grace Aaron Upchurch passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday February 10, 2020 at around 11 am.
Born in Oglethorpe County, on January 18, 1946, Jan was preceded in death...
Matthew "Pete" Hayek passed away on Feb. 14, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in St. Louis, MO on Sept. 14, 1963 and moved to Slidell, LA in 1975, where he graduated from high school. After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University, he moved to Athens.
He was a longtime employee of Talking Books of North Georgia and the Athens Regional Public Library and loved his job. He was also an usher for the UGA Athletic Association. Pete was a musician with several...
Matthew "Pete" Hayek passed away on Feb. 14, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in St. Louis, MO on Sept. 14, 1963 and moved to Slidell, LA in 1975, where he graduated...
Susan Sullivan Athens, GA
Susan Adele Sullivan 70 of Athens passed away on February 6, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, John and Charlotte Sullivan.
A Memorial service will be Tuesday, February 11, 2020 11:00 am at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Mr. Jim Gaudin officiating.
Survivors include Companion, Mark Secrist; brother, Todd Sitomer; sister, Patricia Sullivan; nephews, Matthew (Wendy)Sitomer, Daniel (Rachel) Sitomer, Tim (Rachel) Sitomer, and Peter Sitomer; several cousins and a lover of many...
Susan Adele Sullivan 70 of Athens passed away on February 6, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, John and Charlotte Sullivan.
A Memorial service will be Tuesday, February 11, 2020 11:00 am at...
Faye Kellar Watkinsville
Faye Coker Kellar, 78, of Watkinsville was called home to her Lord and Savior Friday, February 7, 2020.
A lifelong resident of the Mars Hill community of Oconee County, and member of Mars Hill Baptist Church since childhood, Faye was the daughter of Carl and Doris Coker of Watkinsville, and wife of William Norman Kellar, Jr, (“Bill”) from the Diamond Hill community of Madison County. All preceded Faye in death. Survivors include two sons, Greg and Jeff,...
Faye Coker Kellar, 78, of Watkinsville was called home to her Lord and Savior Friday, February 7, 2020.
A lifelong resident of the Mars Hill community of Oconee County, and member of Mars...
Melody Ann Hynes, 58, died Friday, February 7, 2020. Born in Athens, GA she was the daughter of Forrest and Billie Hines of Winterville. She worked in the health care as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital and Athens Regional Medical Center. Melody was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan.
Survivors in addition to her parents include two children: Mitchell (Kristen) Kelley of Monroe, Brandy (Jeremy) Brown of Hull; brother: Toby Hines of Winterville and two grandchildren: Kaleb and Kolt...
Melody Ann Hynes, 58, died Friday, February 7, 2020. Born in Athens, GA she was the daughter of Forrest and Billie Hines of Winterville. She worked in the health care as a nurse at St....
Sherri Thomas Watkinsville, GA
On February 3, 2020, Sherri Maria Thomas at the age of 55, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of C.H. "Hot" Thomas and Mary Hannah Thomas. Sherri graduated from Oconee County High School and was involved in many sports. She was a member of Watkinsville First Christian Church. Sherri worked alongside of her family at Hot Thomas BBQ. Survivors include her son, Justin Conley (Jessica Freeman) ; brothers: Mark Thomas (Dianne)...
On February 3, 2020, Sherri Maria Thomas at the age of 55, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of C.H. "Hot" Thomas and Mary...
Shawn Calloway Winterville
Shawn Calloway, 58, of Winterville, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Born in Athens to the late Frank Thornton and Betty Faulkner Thornton, Shawn grew up in Center and graduated from Commerce High School. She attended Grove Chapel Holiness Church and retired from the University of Georgia Chemistry Department.
Shawn is survived by her husband, Nelson Calloway; sister, Sandra McDevitt; and brother, Scott Thornton. Shawn’s first beloved baby was her dog, Taco. She is also survived by her...
Shawn Calloway, 58, of Winterville, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Born in Athens to the late Frank Thornton and Betty Faulkner Thornton, Shawn grew up in Center and graduated from Commerce...
Milton Anthony “Tony” Spratlin, Sr., husband of Celia Epps Spratlin, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Harry Brant Spratlin and Thelma Harden Adcock. Tony was the Co-Owner of S & S Management Company. He loved hunting and fished in Master Bass Tournaments from 1992 until 2003. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan.
Survivors in addition to his wife include children: Anthony (Katie) Spratlin of Elberton, Cayson...
Milton Anthony “Tony” Spratlin, Sr., husband of Celia Epps Spratlin, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Harry Brant Spratlin and Thelma...
Sylvia Paul Carlton
Sylvia King Paul, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 77.
Born in Elberton, she was a daughter of the late Roy Franklin King and Sara Nell Moore King. Mrs. Paul was a member of Carlton Baptist Church and most importantly, she loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Carl Paul and one son, James Keith Paul.
Survivors include her daughter, Carla Jennings (Ron) of...
Sylvia King Paul, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 77.
Born in Elberton, she was a daughter of the late Roy...
June Cawthon Athens
June Brice Cawthon, 96, died January 28, 2020. Born in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Lee and Ida McKinley Brice. She was married to J. Marvin Cawthon in 1956. She was a graduate of Berea College and Emory University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Librarianship. She was a school librarian in Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia before accepting a position of Library Consultant with the Athens Regional Library in 1953. Twelve years...
June Brice Cawthon, 96, died January 28, 2020. Born in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Lee and Ida McKinley Brice. She was married to J. Marvin Cawthon in...
Virginia Sue Rosemond Baldwin Athens
Virginia Sue (Jinx) Rosemond Baldwin was born January 6, 1929 in Hillsborough, N.C. She died at home on February 7, 2020 with her family beside her.
She was predeceased by her parents, James Leonard Rosemond and Sybil Walker Rosemond. She was also predeceased by her brothers Robert Leonard Rosemond, Clarence Edward Rosemond, and Kenneth Walker Rosemond, and her sisters Mary Frances Rosemond Hunt and Catherine Joyce Rosemond Young. Her brother Frank...
Virginia Sue (Jinx) Rosemond Baldwin was born January 6, 1929 in Hillsborough, N.C. She died at home on February 7, 2020 with her family beside her.
She was predeceased...
William Leroy “Bill” Tilley, 84, died Sunday, February 2, 2020.
Born in Bassett, VA, he was the son of the late James Lee Tilley and Edna Ruth Joyce Tilley. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Revonda Leigh Rowland and sisters: Christine Hundley, Crystal Joyce and Elsie Joyce. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. He retired from DuPont after 30 years and was a member of First Christian Church of...
William Leroy “Bill” Tilley, 84, died Sunday, February 2, 2020.
Born in Bassett, VA, he was the son of the late James Lee Tilley and Edna Ruth Joyce Tilley. He was also preceded...
Roy Parnell Athens
Arthur Roy Parnell, 83, died January 30, 2020.
The son of the late Arthur R. and Christine Lloyd Parnell, Roy was a true patriot, having served in the United States Air Force. He was retired after many dedicated years of service at Georgia Square Mall and was a member of Christian Life Worship Center.
He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Pearson Parnell; and brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eugene Pearson, Willette Jackson, Blenda Smith and Rebecca Bradberry and other extended...
Arthur Roy Parnell, 83, died January 30, 2020.
The son of the late Arthur R. and Christine Lloyd Parnell, Roy was a true patriot, having served in the United States Air Force. He was...
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