Mrs. Waggoner was born in Colbert, Georgia on September 24, 1935, daughter of the late Robert Clifford and Clara Young Morris. She was a graduate of Colbert High School Class of 1953. Mrs. Waggoner served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by serving others. She taught the Beginner’s Sunday School class at the Colbert Congregational Holiness Church (Word of Life) for many years. She was the Assistant City Clerk for the City of Colbert since the 1980s. Mrs. Waggoner was a charter member...

Mary Catherine Roling Ayers, age 79, of Athens, Georgia died peacefully on December 14, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born to the late Annie Sue Fortson Roling and William Matthew Roling on November 30, 1939.   Catherine, a native Athenian, was a member of Athens High School’s Class of 1958. After high school she married and later made her home in Madison County. While raising her three children, she worked for the City of Athens in Water Works and in the billing...

Mae Onie Lee, 86, wife of the late Harry O. Lee, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born in Maysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Arvil Glen Morris and Susie Belle McDonald Morris. She retired from Reliance Electric and was a member of Princeton United Methodist Church.  Survivors include her son: Bill Sailers of Athens; step-sons: Gary (Sherri) Lee of Bogart, Stan (Betty) Lee of Bogart; brothers; Donald and Bobby Morris; grandchildren: Katie Sailers (Adam) Merillat, Eric...

Robert Hutchins ”Hutch” Freeman, beloved son of Bill and Lauren Freeman, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 one month prior to his 2nd birthday.  Hutch was born in Valdosta, GA on January 4, 2017.  Survivors in addition to his father and mother include a brother: Will Freeman, V; paternal grandparents: Keri & Jay Freeman; maternal grandparents: Charlie and Leah Worsham and Marti and Bart Hardigree; maternal great grandmother: Gloria Worsham; maternal great...

Theresa M. Mauragas, 94, of Bishop died Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Theresa was born in Straubing, Germany to the late Gotfried and Gertraud Klein. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Mauragas, and son Peter Mauragas. She is survived by her son Robert & Rebecca Mauragas, daughter-in-law Laurie Mauragas, brother Friedel Klein, grandchildren Melissa Condit (Lily and Emery), Mark & Joelle Mauragas (Brooklyn, Payton and Olivia), Elizabeth & Ron...

Sandra Pinson Willoughby, 74, died December 10, 2018. A native of Madison, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Effie Taylor and Robert Pinson and was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. She lived in this area for most of her life and retired from the Clarke County School System. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will follow at Winterville Cemetery. Survivors include her husband,...

William Edwin Loftis, M.D. died December 9, 2018. Ed was born in Athens, GA to the late William Edwin Loftis, Sr. and Ruby Booth Loftis. He was preceded in death by his sister, Daphne McCannon. Raised in Comer, GA, Ed graduated from Madison County High School in 1961. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Georgia and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies. He went on to earn his M.S. in Zoology from the University of Georgia and later his M.D....

Mr. Ben Adams, 32, of Dacula, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Ben was born in Limbe, Haiti and adopted by Scott and Faith Adams as an infant. Ben worked as Lead Infrastructure Architect in IT Services in Atlanta for several years. He was a gifted musician and photographer.  He loved helping others and was devoted to his family.  He attended Hebron Baptist Church, Dacula and volunteered in the music and technical ministries there.   He is survived by his...

Shirley G. Kerr, 78, of Colbert, died December 7, 2018. Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Bertie Wood Gravitt and widow of Alger Leon “Pop” Kerr.  She was a longtime employee and retired from Huddle House. Survivors include her children, Becky Hulsey (Stuart Wade) of Gainesville, Tim Hulsey, Judy Fitts (Jimmy), Charles Kerr, all of Colbert and Gary Porter (Donna) of Stephens; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren,...

Joseph M Campodonico Sr., 57 years old of Watkinsville, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday December 6th 2018. Joe was born in Memphis TN on June 19th 1961. He was raised in Pompano Beach Florida where he met his wife and was married in 1984 they then moved to Athens, GA. He was a Graduate of The University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business, Class of 1987. Over the next 30 years he raised 2 children and led a successful 20+ year career with Trus Joist...