OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2024

Katherine Jo Neal Pearson, 89, wife of the late Ray Len Pearson, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late John L. Corn and Arrie Dove Corn. Mrs. Pearson retired from Georgia Sportswear after 30 years and was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Gabriel; sister:...

Apr 14, 2024

Jean Adele Thomas, 90, of Nicholson, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Richard Summers and Edith Emboden Summers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eckley Thomas and her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Sue Thomas.Survivors include her children, Val Dean, Christine Collins,...

Apr 13, 2024

Robert George Strickland Jr., 78, died peacefully on April 13, surrounded by his family and friends.  As a devoted husband, father and grandfather, George loved the Lord, his family, his farm and his community.

He was born Sept. 26, 1945, in Athens, but grew up in Danielsville where he graduated from Madison County High School in 1963. While at the University...

Apr 13, 2024

Anna Lou Bradley, 77, of Winder, passed away on April 13, 2024. Born on August 7, 1946 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James “Bub” Bradley and Rhoda Janie Dickson Bradley.

Anna spent most of her formative years in the rural countryside just outside of Bogart. Like most teenagers of the early 1960’s Athens, she would...

Apr 8, 2024

Helen Angel Kahn, MSLP

January 10, 1945–April 8, 2024

 

Helen Angel “Ange” Kahn passed away on April 8, 2024, the day of a total solar eclipse, because Ange always had a flair for the dramatic. The only child of Inez Kathleen “Tud” Mease and Joseph W. Kahn, MD, Ange was born in Cincinnati during her father’s medical residency. Stubborn from the start,...

Apr 8, 2024

John W. Thompson Jr., a beloved resident of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, June Thompson; father, John W. Thompson; brother, Andy Thompson; and his wife, Mary Ellen Thompson. He is survived by his, son John, daughter-in-law Shannon, grandchildren Addie and John David Thompson, wife Susan Thompson, her sons...

Apr 7, 2024

Eva Sue Lowe Shirey was born on May 28, 1940, in Good Hope, Georgia. Her parents were Harris Smith Lowe and Violet Lord Lowe. She had one sister, Betty Lowe Bowers, born in 1943. 

She attended grade school in Good Hope and high school in nearby Monroe. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1958 where she was involved in numerous extracurricular activities including...

Apr 7, 2024

Carlton Winstead Keech, 85, of Athens, GA passed away on April 7, 2024. He was the son of the late James Redden Keech and Gladys Windley Keech. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Redden Keech and sister, Jean Shook.

Carlton served in the United States Navy as a medic. He continued his career in...

Apr 7, 2024

Lewis Benson Brooks, 78, of Colbert, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.Born in Atlanta, he was a son of the late Lewis Benson Brooks III and Juanita Benton Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves and worked in Autobody Repair at Hamby's Auto Shop. Survivors include his cherished wife of 60 years, Janice Gail Brooks;...

Apr 6, 2024

Sang Sun “Sue Sue” Griggs, 74, of Hull, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Born in Korea, Sue Sue married her husband, David C. Griggs and immigrated to the United States in 1970. Sang was a dedicated wife and mother who loved the Lord. She was a spirited woman, giving and hardworking, and an excellent cook. She loved being on the...

Apr 5, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Williford Kelly, 66, passed away on April 5, 2024. 

A native and lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia, Jackie was the daughter of the late Gordon and Jacqueline Stokely Williford. She graduated from Westside High School in 1975 and attended Kerr Business College. A lifelong lover of animals, she was employed as a technician at Pet Safari. 

The family will receive...

Apr 5, 2024

Corinne Adomian of Athens, GA passed away on April 5, 2024.

Corinne Adomian spent her childhood on a dairy farm in between Columbia Falls and Kalispell, Montana, with her parents Dorothy and Mark Hodgson, her older brother and sister Paul and Mary Lou.  She started her journey in a community rich in traditions and history.

Her delight in exploring the world led...

Apr 4, 2024

Linda Carter Tracy Camp, 73, went to be with Jesus on April 4, 2024, peacefully at Emory University Hospital. Born in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of W.T. “Bud” Carter and Barbara M. Carter who predeceased her. She married the late Kirby T. Tracy, Sr. in 1972 and had two children, Kirby Jr., and Scott. After Kirby’s passing in...

Apr 3, 2024

Christopher Lee Roberson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, one week after his 59th birthday. 

 

Born in Avondale, he was a son of the late Walter Roberson, Jr. and Elaine Etheridge. Chris was an avid NASCAR fan and loved podcasts. He was a martial arts black belt and most importantly, he loved...

Apr 3, 2024

Mary Ethel McCarty DavisMary was born the third child of Bennie and Montez McCarty. She had eight siblings, seven who preceded her in death with one surviving sister, Bonnie McCarty Parten.Also preceding her in death was her husband, Fred Davis and two children, Mary Jean Davis and Benjamin Steve Davis. She is survived by three children, Clarke (Lawana), Tim and Vicki...

Apr 2, 2024

Apr 1, 2024

Teresa Ogle Prather, cherished wife, mother, nana and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the age of 66.A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Paul Ogle and Mamie Callaway Ogle. Mrs. Teresa enjoyed being outdoors, specifically taking trips to the mountains or gardening and she was quite crafty with needlepoint...

Mar 31, 2024

On Sunday, March 31, 2024, Laura Childs Ackerman, 57, of Winterville, Georgia, passed away while surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Athens, Georgia, she was the cherished and beloved wife of Jerry W. Ackerman, daughter of the late Rex and Doris Childs, mother of Nathaniel McGrath and Erin (Nate Strait) McGrath, and sister of Mark (Kathy) Childs, David...

Mar 28, 2024

Jonell Kirby Cash passed away at Highland Hills Village in Watkinsville, Georgia, on March 28, 2024.  Born July 9, 1929, in Franklin County, she was the last surviving child of Charlie and Almedia Hemphill.  

Jonell was an accomplished educator and writer. She graduated from Franklin County High School in  1947. An avid learner, she earned her Bachelor of Science in...

Mar 28, 2024

Sharon Ann Sucher, 77, of Winterville, Georgia died on March 28, 2024.  The daughter of the late Edward Leroy Christianson and Mary Elaine Christianson (nee Minsky).  In 2020, Mrs. Sucher and her husband moved to Winterville from Springfield, VA where they had lived for 60 years.  

Mrs. Sucher is survived by her husband Anthony (Tony), three children and their spouses:...