In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, 1331 New High Shoals Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Betty Louise Rogers, 91 of Athens, passed away March 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, James A. “Buck” & Alice J. Bradberry; she was also preceded in death by husband, Ira Jake Rogers; son, Mel Rogers and brother, Billy Bradberry. Funeral services are Tuesday March 26, 2019 11:00am at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel. The visitation will be Monday March 25, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include: daughters,...

George Eugene Hopkins, 83, of Athens, passed away on March 19, 2019. George owned and operated the Hopkins Skating Rink for thirty-five years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Willie and Mabelle Sorrow Hopkins, and his sister, Barbara Warren. George is survived by his wife, Jean Alewine Hopkins, and two sons: Danny (Cindy) Hopkins and Ricky (the late Brenda Coile) Hopkins. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Jo Smith; his three grandchildren: Peyton Hopkins, Ashley...

    Danny Lynn Pace, 69, of Madison passed away on March 18, 2019 at the St. Mary’s Hospice House. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born on July 3, 1949 in South Boston, Virginia. Danny graduated from Oconee County High School in 1967. He attended the University of Georgia and Brenau University. Danny was preceded in death by his parents Annie Laura and Warren Pace and brothers, Andy, Alan, and Larry Pace. He...

Mary Lou Mingledorff, 87, passed away on March 17, 2019.  Mary Lou was a graduate of Mount de Chantal Academy in Wheeling, WV and a graduate in Music Education from St. Mary College in Leavenworth, KS.  Mary Lou moved to Athens, GA in Sept. 1953 and was a teacher at Effingham Academy in Springfield, GA for a year before moving to Athens, GA where she lived for 66 years.   Mary Lou was a charter member and past president of the Athens Music Teacher’s Association and a...

Mattie Marie Hanley of Crawford, GA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mattie Graham. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Brown of Carnesville, GA; sister, Louise McCoy of Crawford, GA; sister, Nancy Cerrato of Jefferson, GA; grandsons, Lamar Dicara, Justin Wehunt, Jacob Wehunt; granddaughter, Amber Wehunt; and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1pm at the home of Louise McCoy. Lord...

Joseph Floyd Brewer (Joe), passed away at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Joe was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 7, 1953 to Pat Bryan Brewer and Joseph Floyd Brewer Jr. His family moved to Athens in Joe’s early teens and he attended Athens High and then Clarke Central. After graduation Joe attended the University of Georgia before going into the U.S. Navy. He was the owner of “Papa Joe’s” in the 1980’s, had a telephone pager business, and in...

On March 16, 2019, James “Jimmy” Carto, passed away at the age of 73. He was born on April 6, 1945. A Connecticut native; he lived in Wethersfield and Haddam. He was a son of the late James Kirkland Carto and Rose Slusarz Carto. Jimmy is currently survived by his wife, Dorothy Lange Carto of Bethlehem, GA.  He also has a surviving aunt, Miriam Ellenwood of Charlton, MA; and several cousins.  Jimmy retired from AT&T after many years of dedicated employment. ...

James “Mickey” Alvin Chambers, 77 of Comer, passed away March 13, 2019. He was the son of the late, Ralph & Ardell Chambers. Mr. Chambers was also preceded in death by siblings, Daisy Chambers Bailey and L.C. Chambers. He was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent; also, was retired from Acree Oil Company. Pallbearers are Kevin Dean, Kyle Dean, Eddie Hilburn, Justin Wilson, Terry Cowart and Tommy Cowart. Funeral services...