May 3, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Larry Charles Patterson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 3, 2022

James L. Epps 70 of Watkinsville, passed away May 3, 2022. He was the son of the late James David Epps. Mr. Epps was retired from Four Seasons Environmental as an electrician. He was also a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church.

Memorial services will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Watkinsville First...

May 3, 2022

Linda Epps Hammond, 74, died May 3, 2022. A native of Greene County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Ralph M. and Flora Lucille Lankford Epps and was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Patrick Edward Hammond. She resided at Magnolia Estates of Oconee where she called home and will be missed by all....

May 3, 2022

Dorothy Lee Williams, 89, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Born on October 16, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Darphus Manley and Myrtle Patrick Manley. Dorothy was of Christian faith and was a member at Green Acres Baptist Church. She was a social butterfly who loved to travel, was a great...

May 2, 2022

Kathleen (Kathy) Mary Ryan, 79, of Athens, GA died on May 2, 2022. Kathy was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Paul and Vina Allie in St. Paul, MN. Kathy was raised in St. Paul but lived for many years in FL, GA and AZ. Kathy is survived by her daughter Leah Reed (and husband Jason),...

May 2, 2022

Lois Jean Benjamin Rosenthal, surrounded by her three children, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022 in Athens, Georgia.

She was born March 2, 1938 and raised in Elyria, Ohio by her mom, Jean Hancock Benjamin, and her grandmother, Lin Hancock.  Her close-knit family including her sister, aunts, uncles, and cousins served as a foundation for the...

May 2, 2022

Pauline Ruth Hoeven Marshall, 92, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Highland Hills Memory Care in Watkinsville, GA.

She was born on May 23, 1929 to Charles and Velma Hoeven in Alton, Iowa. Pauline attended Alton High School where she participated in extracurricular activities as a cheerleader and music, playing the saxophone. She then attended...

May 1, 2022

Jeffrey Michael Sheets, 61, of Crawfordville passed away on May 1, 2022. Born on March 8, 1961, he was the son of the late David Allen Sheets and Margaret Adelaide Pierle Sheets.

Jeff was a master wood worker and the owner...

May 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Kailasbahen R. Patel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 30, 2022

J. David Earnest, age 67, passed away April 30th after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on April 29, 1955 in Itawamba County, Mississippi.  David was married for 43 years to his college sweetheart, Margaret Ann McKell.  He was a resident of Watkinsville, GA.

Survivors include his wife Margaret, sons Robert David (Dallas, TX) and...

Apr 29, 2022

Jean Nicholson Cowart, 96, of Watkinsville, passed away on Friday, April 29th, 2022. Born in Watkinsville, Georgia, Jean was the daughter of the late Robert M. Nicholson and Jessie Osborn.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, George Elwood Cowart, Sr.. She is survived by her children, Robert Hall, Malinda Lawson, and George Cowart, Jr.,...

Apr 28, 2022

Hugh Elton Usry, 81, of Bogart passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Born on July 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Hugh Dorsey Usry and Lillian Ophelia Hallmon Usry.

He was known to most people as “Bill.” He was an extremely loving man who embodied a life of “work hard, love...

Apr 27, 2022

Ralph Bradley “Brad” Smaltz, 82, formerly of Jamestown NY, passed away on April 27, 2022, in Athens Georgia. Brad was preceded in death by his wife, Juda “Judy” McGee Smaltz; also formerly of Jamestown. They moved to Georgia in 1985 where they raised their family. Brad is survived by his children and grandchildren: Blair Smaltz– Jade, Rylan; Julia and...

Apr 27, 2022

Mark James Dalusky, 66, of Athens, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Born in Alabama to George and Dorothy Dalusky, Mark grew up as an army brat, living many places until attending college at the University of Georgia. After that, he considered Athens home.

Mark worked for the Forest Entomology department at UGA, and even...

Apr 25, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Grady Richardson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 25, 2022

Brandon Randell Smith, 41, husband of 12 years to Jessica Smith, died on April 25, 2022.

Born on January 10, 1981 in Athens, GA, he was the son of Randy (Denise) Smith and Linda (David) Gatchell. Brandon had worked for the Athens Clarke County Fire Department for 13 years. He had worked in construction all of his...

Apr 24, 2022

James Garland Thaxton, 56, husband of 35 years to Wanda Mize Thaxton, died on April 24, 2022 after an extended illness. Born in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Emory Greene Thaxton and Peggy Ferrer Thaxton. James was a member of Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church and was an avid Georgia Fan.  Survivors in addition to...

Apr 23, 2022

Christopher “Scott” Thomas, also known as “Snapper,” passed away on April 23, 2022 at the age of 49. A lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was a son of Jerry Thomas and the late Mary Jean Stephens. Scott was a 1991 graduate of Oconee County High School and was employed with CertainTeed. He was an avid sports fan, especially...

Apr 22, 2022

Mr. Ronald Davis Turner, age 82, formerly of Carlton, passed away on April 22, 2022 at Spring Valley Nursing Home in Elberton, GA.

Mr. Turner was the son of the late Jeff Davis Turner and Irene Katherine “Polly” Porcher Turner.  He was the husband of the late Lavonia Dickerson Turner, with whom he had celebrated 59 years...

Apr 21, 2022

Juanita Wilkins Bellamy, 67, loving wife of John C. Bellamy, Jr. of Arnoldsville, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born on June 25, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Ferris Minish and Cecile Simmons Minish.

Known to everyone as Nita, she was a graduate of Madison County High School and served as an assistant...