Apr 4, 2022

Hugh Ervin Williams 81 of Danielsville, GA passed away on April 4, 2022. He was the son of the late, Johnny & Ethel Williams; also preceded by his wife, Audrey Marie Williams; brother, Richard Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department as a Detective, he also served our country in Vietnam in the United States...

Apr 4, 2022

Lesley L. Jones, 69, wife of the late James R. “Randy” Jones, died Monday, April 4, 2022. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Major Leslie Glenn Ling, Ret. And Marion Phyllis Craig Ling. Mrs. Jones retired from the University of Georgia School of Medicine as an Administrative Assistant and following her retirement she volunteered...

Apr 3, 2022

David Lowell Hetzel passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. David was predeceased by his father, Lowell Hayward Hetzel and mother, Ray Miller Hetzel, his wife, Louise Stamps Hetzel and his sons, Douglas Allen Hetzel and Patrick Warren Hetzel. He is survived by his two brothers, Dr. Glenn Hetzel (Nancy) and Donald Hetzel (Sherry), three daughters, Kimberly Welty, Sharon...

Apr 3, 2022

Hulit Grier "H.G." Cartey, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

H.G was born in Oconee County in 1927 and remained a lifelong resident with June Cartey, his wife of 70 years. H.G. dedicated his life to hard work, providing for his family and working in his garden. H.G. was preceded in death by his...

Apr 3, 2022

William “Bill” Donald Pepper, 86, of Athens, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 following a courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease.

Bill was born on April 29, 1935 in Dadeville, AL to Herman William Peppers and Jessie Florence McGhee Peppers. Bill spent his early years in East Tallassee, AL, and excelled in all academic areas. Much of his...

Apr 3, 2022

Zelma Dean Hamby, 90, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 with her family at her side. Born in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. Webster and Lucille O. Smith Webster and sister to the late Ed Webster, Jim Webster and Liz Norris. Zelma was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church where she was...

Apr 2, 2022

Carol Ann Calvert Price, age 89, transitioned to Heaven April 2, 2022 with family at her side in Hendersonville, TN.

Carol was a very special lady who left her family with a legacy of love to carry on for generations.  She loved big, worked hard and enjoyed serving others.

Carol was married twice in her...

Apr 2, 2022

James Walker O’Dillon, 68, of Watkinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Adrienne Whitehead O’Dillon and the late James Lowell O’Dillon. Mr. O’Dillon was an avid racecar driver at Athens Speedway and he enjoyed gardening.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother,...

Apr 1, 2022

Diane Sosby McCurry, 76, of the Red Hill community, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Sosby and Mildred “Peggy” Phillips.

She is lovingly remembered by her 2 daughters: Johnna Aldrich (Jason) and Christy Compton (Clay); grandchildren: Joselin Aldrich, Keaton...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert W. Owens 70 of Danielsville, GA passed away on March 31, 2022. He was the son of the late, Russell & Gene Owens; he was also preceded in death by his son, Glenn Owens. Mr. Owens retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a network engineer and also worked at Johnson & Johnson. He enjoyed flying his model airplanes,...

Mar 31, 2022

Natalie Starr Harper Toney, 95, of Athens, died on March 31, 2022.

She was born in Chicago on August 5, 1926. She came south as quickly as she could and never looked back. A graduate of Brenau College in 1948, Natalie joined her parents in running the Old Colony Motor Inn in Athens. She was an active...

Mar 31, 2022

David Warren Eck, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born on November 27, 1941, in Lycoming County, PA, he was the son of the late Miles S. Eck and Nina L. Eck.

David served in the United States Navy as a nuclear reactor operator on submarines. He moved to Athens to work at the Navy...

Mar 29, 2022

Betty Jaqueline Paul Mathews passed peacefully into the arms of her lord at age of 92 on March 29, 2022. Betty was a native of Oglethorpe County. She was born on July 24, 1929, in Point Peter, GA to the late Mary Holloman Paul and Howard “Jack” Paul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 29, 2022

Roger Merrill Edwards 91 of Comer, GA, passed away on March 29, 2022. He was the son of the late, Lauren and Margorie Edwards. He was preceded in death by his wife, Retta Arzola Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Mechanic, who worked on heavy equipment and a United States Navy veteran who served on the USS Iowa during the...

Mar 28, 2022

Dr. Adelbert Elton Wade, Jr. of Winterville passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 95. Dr. Wade was born in Hilliard, Florida to the late Adelbert Elton Wade and Esther Elvira Sundberg as the youngest of four sons. Upon his high school graduation, Dr. Wade served in the United States Navy during WWII. Following his...

Mar 28, 2022

George Kelly Hill, Jr. passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Manor Lake Memory Care, Athens, GA.  A native of Franklin County, he was a son of the late George Kelly Hill, Sr. and the late Winnie Boles Hill Roach.

Mr. Hill was born in Canon, Georgia on January 24, 1950 and was a graduate of...

Mar 26, 2022

Ted A. Baumgartner, 82, of Athens, Georgia died Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederic M. Baumgartner and mother, A. Marguerite Baumgartner.  Survivors include his wife, Gloria Baumgartner of Athens, GA; children: Paula Baumgartner and Karla Baumgartner both of Athens, GA; siblings: William M. Baumgartner of Portland, OR, Karl H....

Mar 26, 2022

Sara C. Nicholson, 93 of Athens, passed away on March 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, Murphy & Della Conder; also preceded by husbands, Harry T. Martin and Dr. W.S. Nicholson, Jr; sons, Harry T. “Buddy” Martin and Robert Murphy Martin; daughter, Elizabeth “Sandie” Nicholson; Brother, Robert M. Conder; son in law, Mike Bishop; grandson, Michael...

Mar 26, 2022

Christine “Chris” Grant, of Watkinsville, made her ascent to heaven on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 69 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Chris was born April 29, 1952 in Sacramento, California to the late Garth Mangus and Louise Rees. She lived the majority of her childhood in Ventura, California and kept hold...

Mar 26, 2022

Stanley James Hardeman, 73, of Athens, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Born on April 5, 1948 to James F. Hardeman and Florence Mann Hardeman of Athens, Stanley served his country during the Vietnam War as a sergeant in the United States Army. He worked with Westinghouse and with the University of Georgia bookstore, from...