Feb 25, 2022

James Benjamin “Ben” Reed, 70, died February 25, 2022.

A native of Dooly County, GA, he was a son of the late James Anderson and Mary Langston Reed.

Ben resided in Oconee County for many years and was an avid supporter of high school sports – a love of his growing up. Over the years...

Feb 24, 2022

Jaiden S. Dickison, aka “Bubba,” age 14, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Tara Avants; father, Patrick Monroe; sister, Timberly Finch; grandparents, Tamara and Bobby Sisk; cousin, Carter Peyton; and aunt, Tori Sisk.

Jaiden loved his toys, music, and had the most precious smile. Though his life on...

Feb 24, 2022

Mike Dekle, 77, of Athens, GA & Nashville, TN passed away surrounded by loving family at his home in Athens on February 24, 2022.

Born in Panama City, FL he was the son of the late James R. and Dr. Ocie Dekle.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Athens and maintained a residence in Nashville...

Feb 22, 2022

Bonnie Marie Wheless, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the age of 69.

Born in Buffalo, New York, she was a daughter of the late Richard Rybicki and Carol Hammond Rybicki. Mrs. Whelesswas a Veteran of the United States Air Force and enjoyed arts, crafts and playing video games....

Feb 22, 2022

Thelma Lester “Granny” Morris, 95, wife of the late Charles G. Morris, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born in Winterville, GA she was the daughter of the late Earl Lester and Ola Carter Lester. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Austin Brooks and seven brothers and sisters. Granny was a long-time member of Colbert United...

Feb 22, 2022

Thomas Young Harris III, 86, of Crawford, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Tom was born in Oglethorpe County in 1935 to Thomas and Lottie Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Peggy Bargeron Harris.

Tom is survived by two daughters: Paige Colquitt (Steven) of Bogart, GA and...

Feb 22, 2022

A much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, Lanny Lloyd Gray, 86, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his home in Athens, Georgia. He was born on October 7, 1935 in Craig, Missouri, the first of three children born to the late Ralph Richard Gray and Edna Louise Hickman Gray.

He married Marilyn Kaye Reece on November 2,...

Feb 22, 2022

Lois Carnes Dial, cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the age of 85.

Born in Eatonton, she was a daughter of the late James Carnes and Merle Linch Carnes. Mrs. Dial was a longtime member of Whitehall Baptist Church and she thrived on time spent with her children and grandchildren....

Feb 21, 2022

Barbara Jean Nelms Brown Carrington, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away at home in Piedmont, Alabama on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 88.

Born February 17, 1934 in Comer, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late George Dewey Nelms and Jessie Lee Landers Nelms. In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 21, 2022

Alice Marie Christopher, 76, of Athens, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, February 21, 2022.

She was the youngest daughter of the late Robert Lee and Evelyn Aaron Christopher. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sandra Christopher and Ola Christopher Sorrow.

Alice worked at Athens General (now Piedmont...

Feb 20, 2022

Curtis Darryl Riggins, 76, of Watkinsville passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Born on October 3, 1945, he was the son of the late Curtis George Washington Riggins and Grace Walden Riggins.

Curtis spent 4 years in the Air Force, serving in Vietnam, and later went on to spend 6 years in the Navy Reserves. He...

Feb 20, 2022

Michael “Mike” Patrick Gallagher, 43, passed away on Sunday, February 20th, 2022 in Athens, Georgia. He spent most of his life working in construction or electrical positions. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Gallagher. He is survived by his mother, Celeste Gallagher, sister, Shannon (Gallagher) Leon, brother in law, Roy Leon and Godson and Nephew, Vincent...

Feb 19, 2022

Robert Gordon Marbut passed on peacefully, February 19, 2022, in New York City, with his wife Janette Macdonald Marbut by his side. He was born on April 11, 1935 in Athens, Georgia to Robert Smith Marbut and Laura Gordon (Powers) Marbut.

Growing up in Athens, Bob was very active in the YMCA and was one of the...

Feb 19, 2022

Michael Seabron Watkins, 65, of Nicholson, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born on January 4, 1957, he was the son of the late Seabron Watkins and Marvella Frost Watkins.

Mike was a member of Cornerstone Ch urch Athens, Ga and loved hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed his career as a truck driver having traveled...

Feb 19, 2022

Robert Jefferson Brown 65 of Watkinsville, passed away on February 19, 2022. He was the son of the late, Clyde & Mary Brown. He was preceded by a brother, Junior Brown, and a sister, Linda Newman. Mr. Brown was a Corporal in The United States Army for 6 years and The United States Marine Corps for 8 years, serving...

Feb 17, 2022

Sue Wagoner, 84, died February 17, 2022.

Jessie Sue Proctor Wagoner, a native of High Point, NC, was a daughter of the late Gene and Bernice Payne Proctor. She was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, C. B. Wagoner; son, Jerry Wagoner; grandson, Seth Wagoner; brothers, Jerry Proctor and Ronnie Proctor.

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Feb 17, 2022

Hoyle Thomas McCurley, 79, husband of 56 years to Barbara Bryant McCurley, died Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born in Madison County, GA he was the son of the late Garnett Thomas McCurley and Kathleen Brooks McCurley and father to the late John Thomas McCurley.  Thomas served in the US Navy and was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church....

Feb 16, 2022

Thomas Edward Gabriel, 88, died February 16, 2022.

A native of Winterville, GA, he was a son of the late Lizzie Mae and Frank E. Gabriel, Sr. and was preceded in death by his wife, Doris McElhannon Gabriel and several siblings.

Thomas was a Diesel Mechanic for many years and was a veteran of the...

Feb 16, 2022

Michael E. Beasley, 67 of Danielsville GA. Born in Elberton GA to Margaret and Joe Cohen Beasley. A 1972 graduate of Elbert County High school and a 1976 graduate of The University of Georgia. A Certified Public Accountant working as the finance director for the Banks County school system, and a tax preparer for many in the Madison County...

Feb 16, 2022

Dr. James “Jim” Clarence Price, 89, of Athens, GA, passed away on February 16, 2022.

Jim was born on November 20, 1932, in London, AR to the late Clarence Ulysses and Edna Mabel (James) Price. He was a 1948 graduate of London High School. He attended the College of the Ozarks for 2 years in their pharmacy...