Nancy Louise Casper, 62, of Winder, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Nancy was born in Madison County to the late Henry David Herring Sr., and Bertie Lou Patat Herring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Bobby Chance Casper, and siblings, Joe Clyde Guest, James Guest, Pete Guest, David Herring, Jerry Guest, Tom Guest, and Brenda Herring. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Casper, children, Matthew and Lana Casper, grandchildren, Brenna and Kinley Casper,...

George Marvin Hunt, 91, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born in Paulding County, he was a son of the late Roy Marshburn Hunt and Evie Bullock Hunt. Mr. Hunt was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Ila Baptist Church and the Madison County Men’s Breakfast Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherri Hanley and one grandson. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Hunt; children, Dakota Hunt, Michael Hunt and...

Hinton Johnson Harris, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather died April 12, 2019 in Athens, Georgia.  Hinton was born June 5, 1928 in Macon, Georgia, the son of John Robert Harris, Sr. and Lucille Ross Harris.  Hinton graduated from high school in Crawford County Georgia in 1947.  He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia graduating with B.S in Agriculture in 1951.   Hinton worked as a County Extension...

Charles Ray Chambers of Nicholson, Ga passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Dempsey Chambers. He is survived by his wife, Nora Lynn Chambers; mother, Barbara Childers; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Kyle Coleman; son, Jared Chambers; son, Dan Chambers; sister, Brenda Smith; sister, Virginia James; sister, Debra Bearden; brother, Jerry Chambers; and grandchildren, Austin, Blake, Skyler and Raileigh. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 15,...

Albert Lee Hester, 86, writer, publisher, local historian, professor of journalism, and founder of the James A. Cox Jr. Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at home in Athens, GA with his family. Dr. Hester was a professor at the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia from 1972 - 1997, where the Cox Center was created through his initiative in 1985.  During his teaching and research career, he...

Marianne Lazor Eley, 76, wife of the late Edgar Ronald Eley, died April 11, 2019. Born in Sharon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter Lazor and Helen U’Halie Lazor.   Mrs. Eley was a Registered Nurse before becoming a full time mother.  She enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, reading books, time spent in Destin, FL and springtime in Athens, GA. Survivors include her five children: Eric (Sharla) Eley, Eileen Eley, Greg (Lisa) Eley, Debi (James) Malone and Chris Eley;...

Clifford Marvin Huff, 84, of Arnoldsville, died April 11, 2019 A lifelong resident of this area, he was a son of the late Marvin Edward and Pauline Coile Huff and was preceded in death by is wife, Lutitia Lovern Huff and daughter Donna Cotner. Clifford was a longtime employee of Harris Trucking Company and a member of Stephens Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Deborah Brooks (Phillip) of Statham, Denise Fleeman (David) of Arnoldsville, Dana Savage (Matt) of...

Clarence Theodore “C.T.” Maxey, Jr., died Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Born in Watkinsville, GA and life long resident of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Clarence Theodore Maxey, Sr. and Susie Ward Maxey and husband of the late Lena Tiller Maxey. Until his death, Mr. Maxey was the oldest living graduate of Watkinsville High School.  He served in the US Navy during WWII, was a member of Union Christian Church and retired from Barrett Dodge as their body shop...

William Alton Hays, Jr., M.D., 77, husband of Dr. Sylvia Knight Hays, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Athens, GA.   Born in Hazlehurst, GA, Bill was the son of the late William Alton Hays, Sr. and Mary Nell Adams Hays and brother of the late Anne Hays Dennard.  Dr. Hays attended Emory University School of Medicine and practiced psychiatry in Athens. During the Vietnam conflict, he served as a lieutenant commander in the Navy. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons...

Frances S. McGarity, died April 9, 2019. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, WEST, Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon.  Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Lord and Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.