OBITUARIES

Mar 11, 2023

Margaret Ellen Sarosdy Sullivan, “Maggie”, age 64, passed away on March 11, 2023 at home in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

She was the wife of Albert C. Sullivan, Jr. They shared 28 years together. Born March 8, 1959, in Carmel, California, she was the daughter of Rear Admiral Louis Robert Sarosdy and Mary Francis Pryor Sarosdy. She graduated...

Mar 11, 2023

Douglas (‘Doug’) Ray Tatum, 79, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Doug was a dedicated husband, father, son, and grandfather. He was a Navy veteran, having served abroad in South America, Europe, and at Sea. After serving in the Navy, Doug worked in the insurance business for over 50 years, primarily with AIG, American...

Mar 11, 2023

Faye Beck Fleming, 58, of Athens, GA died on March 11, 2023 after a long illness.

Faye was born in Decatur, GA on May 3, 1964. She lived most of her life in GA. Faye went back to school in her late 40's and graduated summa cum laude with a double major in psychology and mental health...

Mar 10, 2023

Troy Dennis Chandler of Danielsville entered into his heavenly home on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones at his passing. He was 84 years old.

Troy was born September 9, 1938 to George Raymond Chandler and Mary Jeannette Adams Chandler. He was a graduate of Madison County High School. Upon high school graduation,...

Mar 10, 2023

Ronald Andre Swann, 70, of Watkinsville, died on March 10, 2023.

Born in Cartersville, GA to the late Robert Kenzel Swann and Johnette Gunnells Swann, Ronald had lived in Oconee County since 2018. He was an active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Ronald enjoyed sports, especially baseball and hunting, which brought him together with his number...

Mar 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 9th Charles “Charlie” Raymond Bass (83), a good and faithful servant, went home to be with the King.

A proud US Army veteran, and husband of 61 years to Bettie Marie Bass (Greer), Charlie was a lover of many things in his life. He loved his children and grandchildren: Donita McCormick (Summer and Alex),...

Mar 8, 2023

Mary Moore, of Athens, Georgia, entered eternal rest on March 8, 2023. Born on December 28, 1926, she spent her formative years on her father's farm before moving with the family to Atlanta, Georgia.  She graduated from Girls' High in 1945 before attending Georgia State College. When she was a high school senior, she met her future husband and...

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Michael (Mike) W. Allgood, 65, of Danielsville, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Fillmore Allgood and his mother, Marjorie Webb Allgood.

Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jerrie, his children Elaine Kruse (Mike) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Jason Allgood of...

Mar 8, 2023

Michael Wayne Manley, Sr., 65, of Athens, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Born in Greenville, SC to the late John Austin Manley and Willie Sue Roling Manley, Michael grew up and spent most of his life in the Athens area. He served his country in the U.S. Army and then his community through service in the...

Mar 8, 2023

Shirley J. Smith, 78, of Lithonia, passed away on March 8, 2023, at Decatur Emory Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1944 in Athens, GA.

Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, T. Michele; parents, Roberta C. Williams and Young M. “Dad” Williams; brother, Joe Boyd Williams.

She is survived by her husband...

Mar 7, 2023

Jimmieann Rooks Turner, 64, wife of the late James David Turner, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Born in Winder, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Rooks and Laura Belle Casper Rooks both from Winder and sister to the late Mark Rooks, Melbourne, Florida.

Her spirit was one of complete empathy and consideration...

Mar 7, 2023

Lamar Carroll Griffith, Jr., 61, passed away on March 7, 2023, in Comer, Georgia. Junior was born in Athens to Lamar Carroll Griffith, Sr. and Margaret (Aycock) Griffith on September 14, 1961. Junior was a special soul who loved music - especially Gospel - and greeting all the staff and visitors to Comer Health & Rehabilitation, where he resided...

Mar 7, 2023

Lloyd James McKee, Jr., lovingly known as Jim, Jimbo, or Bone, 60, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Born in Connecticut, he was a son of the late Lloyd James McKee, Sr. and Maureen Mae Farley McKee. Bone enjoyed fishing, spending time on his Harley Davidson motorcycle and most importantly, he thrived on time spent...

Mar 6, 2023

At the age of 87, Johnnie Bryson Tanner Jr. died on March 6, 2023.  A lifelong resident of Athens, he was born on June 17, 1935, to Johnnie Bryson Tanner Sr. and Walterette Arwood Tanner.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years JoNan Ritchie Tanner.  He was educated in the Athens City Schools, graduating from...

Mar 5, 2023

James (Jim) Cole Reaves of Watkinsville, GA lost his hard fought 15 year battle with multiple cancers and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 5,2023.

Jim retired from McKinney’s Inc. of Atlanta, GA in 2007 after 28 years of devoted service.  In recent years, he loved spending time with his...

Mar 5, 2023

Michael Larry Garrish, 61, of Hull, Georgia, passed away on March 5, 2023. Born on March 1, 1962, he was the son of Lenora Johnson  Craft and the late Johnny Larry Garrish. He was preceded in death by his father, and sister, Lisa Kay Garrish.

Michael was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia and raised in Habersham County,...

Mar 5, 2023

Jimmy K. Avants, 86, of Athens passed away on March 5, 2023. Born in Little Rock Arkansas in 1936, he was the son of the late William Arthur Avants and Julia Warren Kay Avants.

Jimmy was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed watching Georgia football and basketball games, was a Rotarian in Oconee County...

Mar 4, 2023

Theodore Howard Jones died peacefully on March 4, 2023, in Athens, Georgia. A resident of Carrollton, Georgia for fifty years until 2021, Howard was the husband of Lois Jones, the father of three children and grandfather of five, a dentist and leader in his profession, an active member of his church, an avid gardener and a competitor in every...

Mar 4, 2023

Carlene W. Clements, 77 of Comer, GA, passed away on March 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James Hoyt & Kathleen Wilson; also preceded by her husband of 45 years, Bobby Ray Clements; and sister, Shirley Ann Perry. She was a longtime member of Meadow Baptist Church where she was active in the Joy Group.

Mar 3, 2023

Hugh Davis Ridgway, Jr., 87, of Athens, GA passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2023. He was the son of Hugh Davis Ridgway Sr. and Polly L. Ridgway. He was also preceded in death by his sister Marianne R. Griffith (Powell). Captain Ridgway is survived by his wife Lois Pszwaro and his three children Hugh Davis...