Paula Ruth Smith, 75 of Comer, passed away February 16, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, Birch and Alma Parham. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, George Walter Smith. She was a member of Comer Baptist Church. Funeral services are Thursday 4:00 pm February 21, 2019 at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville Chapel with Rev. Jerry Ediger officiating. The family will visit from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday before the service. Survivors include: Son, Shane (Larissa) Smith;...

Carlton Vinson Brooks of Jefferson, GA passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Elizabeth Brooks and  parents, Hoyle and Mammie Brooks. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Della and Barry Sims of Jefferson, GA; son, Carlton Brooks of Athens, GA; grandchildren, Travis Williams, Brooks Williams, Elizabeth Brooks, Christopher Sims, Benjamin Sims, and Holly Sims; 10 great grandchildren. Carlton was born February 28, 1931. He worked for...

Kenneth Bruce Irwin, 76, of Comer, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Bruce was the son of the late Wilbur and Wilena Irwin Roberts of Lexington, MA. Bruce was the owner/operator of Aquatics Unlimited and was a former Athens Clarke County policeman. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the local American Legion and VFW.   Bruce is survived by his wife, Alexis Louise Latimer Irwin, daughters, Mysti Kirkland, of Acworth, and Cija Mercardante, of Hull, grandchildren,...

Eugene Talmadge “Gene” Greene, 84, husband of 59 years to Linda Fambrough Greene, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Born in Copperhill, TN, Gene was the son of the late Edna Earl Greene and Lillie Mae Finnell Greene. Gene had worked at General Time/Westclox, but his true passion was as a farmer raising cows and chickens on his farm and working in his garden.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a Deacon of Antioch Christian Church.  Survivors in...

Joe Franklin Gentry, 72, of Hartwell, died Monday, February 11, 2019. Born in Comer, he was a son of Nelda Parham Farr and the late William Marion Gentry. Survivors in addition to his mother include two sisters, Deborah Farr and Becky Keeler and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 11:00 am at Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 105 Nancy Heights, Hartwell, GA 30643...

Norma Matsuko Arakaki Howard, beloved wife of Charles Howard, left this world Friday, February 8, 2019, in Lake Worth, Texas, after a long illness. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Norma was born November 11, 1934 in Hilo, Hawaii.  She was the eldest of 9 children. She graduated from Hilo High School in 1953 and married Charles March 18, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Norma and Howard settled in the Fort Worth...

Johnny Michael “Mike” Ingram, 70, husband of 52 years to the late Reatha Wilkes Ingram, died Thursday, February 7, 2019.  Born in Athens, he was the son of Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Fouche Ingram of Athens and the late Johnnie Matthew Ingram.  Mike retired from the Georgia Department of Labor as a District Coordinator.  Mike served in the US Navy and was a member of member of Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist...

Mary Nell Hale Hunter of Athens GA passed away peacefully in her home of 49 years on February 6th, 2019.  She was 87 years old and had recently lost her devoted husband of 63 years, Colonel David H. Hunter.  She is survived by her loving daughter Ramona Hunter Duffey and grandchildren Haley, Paul, and Rachel Duffey of Dacula and Athens Georgia.   Mary Nell was a native of Columbus GA.  Following graduation from Jordan Vocational High School in 1951, she attended...

James "Jake" Morgan Cartey, 60, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of H.G. Sr. and June Cartey of Bishop. Jake was known for his tireless work ethic and spent over 40+ years taking care of the Iron Horse Farm which was previously operated by L.C. Curtis and Son and more recently the University of Georgia. Jake was a farmer, tractor mechanic, and metal fabricator and a friend to all who have spent time at the farm. He was also known throughout Georgia as...

Philip Newton Huff, 85, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Born in Wilkes County, Georgia he was predeceased by his parents, Samuel Watson Huff and Agnes Hopkins Huff, and brother, Statham Huff.  He was a member of Danburg Baptist Church and past chairman of the Board of Deacons. He most recently attended Forest Heights Baptist Church in Athens.  He served in the United States Navy, Korean War, on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt; retired from Westinghouse in Athens; and was a...