OBITUARIES

Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Battinelli

Nov 2, 2022

Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Battinelli passed away on November 2, 2022 in Athens, GA.

Ernie was born in Malden, Massachusetts on December 10, 1959 to his loving parents, Catello Ernest Battinelli and Elizabeth Marie Lavelle Battinelli. He grew up in Somerville, MA where he met his wife of 38 years, Debora Ann Battinelli. They have two children, Daniel...

Thomas "Tom" G. Davis

Nov 2, 2022

Thomas G. (Tom) Davis, Jr., 80, of Hull, GA, went home to be with his Lord on November 2, 2022.  He was the son of the late Thomas G. (Trell) Davis, Sr. and the late Susie Minish Davis.  Survivors include his wife and companion of 58 years, Barbara Colvard Davis; daughter, Durin  and her husband Andy Barnett; son, Brian...

Everett Eugene Price, Sr.

Nov 2, 2022

Everett Eugene Price, Sr., 89, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2022. Born, September 17, 1933, Savannah, GA, he was the son of James Taylor Price and Mary Wasson Price. He was married to the late Ruby Catherine Price. He later married Carol Ann Price. Mr. Price worked in Law Enforcement for more than 40 years.  He began his career...

Mildred Jeanette Jones

Nov 1, 2022

Mildred Jeanette Jones, 82, of Winterville, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Born in Athens to Bill and Josie McDaniel, Mildred lived most of her life in Oglethorpe County. She was a homemaker who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her brothers, James...

Larry Herring

Oct 31, 2022

Mr. Larry Herring, 78, of Jefferson, GA, entered Heaven’s gates October 31, 2022, at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, GA.

Born June 18, 1944, in Jacksonville, FL, Larry was the son of the late Floyd and Nobie Truitt Herring and husband of the late Brenda Adams Herring.  He was preceded in death by sister Joni Herring.  After...

Rev. Dan D. Fuller

Oct 31, 2022

Daniel Douglas Fuller, 89, of Watkinsville, Georgia, finished his earthly mission and was gathered to his people October 31, 2022. A native of Jackson County, he was born May 15, 1933 to William Dennis and Reba Lowe Fuller. He was a graduate of Bob Jones University and pastored four congregations in more than fifty years of ministry: Providence Baptist...

Cecil Leon Fitzpatrick

Oct 31, 2022

Cecil Leon Fitzpatrick, beloved father, grandfather, brother and coach, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 75.

Born in Commerce, he was a son of the late Clyde Fitzpatrick and Nell Minish Fitzpatrick. Coach Fitzpatrick graduated from Madison County High School in 1965 and then from the University of Georgia in 1969....

Dustin Uriah Johns

Oct 30, 2022

Dustin (Dusty) Uriah Johns passed peacefully in his sleep on October 30, 2022. Dusty was a man among men - and stronger than most. He lived a very joyful life in spite of a difficult journey with muscular dystrophy. Dusty enjoyed living, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was an avid hunter and marksman. And a patriot...

Gerard Robert Gagnier

Oct 29, 2022

Gerard Robert Gagnier, 74, of Athens, GA died on October 29, 2022, after a short, but courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the son of the late Gerard and Yvette Gagnier of Rochester, New York. Gerry was preceded in death by his son, Robert, and his beloved dog, Hershey. Gerry is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Courtney Anne Clements

Oct 29, 2022

Courtney Anne Clements, 34, of Athens passed away on October 29, 2022. Born on May 11, 1988, she was the daughter of Douglas Eugene Clements and Tina Faye Clements.

Ms. Clements was of the Christian faith with connections at Living Hope Church in Athens. In the past she was employed by Champions for Children Preschool and most...

John Brice Mallonee, Jr.

Oct 28, 2022

On October 28, 2022, Col. John Brice Mallonee, Jr. Ret. passed in the comfort of his home in Comer Georgia, with his wife and youngest daughter by his side.

Born in Berwyn Heights, Maryland on August 13, 1930, he was the son of the late John Brice Mallonee, Sr. and Ethel Elizabeth Houseknecht Mallonee. John graduated from...

Larry Max Cornelius

Oct 28, 2022

Dr. Larry Max Cornelius went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 28, 2022. He was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1943 to Melvin Ralph Cornelius and Vera Nadine Cardinal Cornelius who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Cornelius, son Jeff Cornelius (Julie) and daughter...

Imogene Frady Daniell

Oct 27, 2022

Imogene Frady Daniell, 97, widow of Harold Reese Daniell, of Savannah, died October 27, 2022.

Born in Madison County, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Emory and Atness Drake Frady and was preceded in death by her brothers, Dwight Frady and James Allison Frady.  Imogene was a member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church...

Herbert "Danny" Daniel Kerns, Jr.

Oct 26, 2022

Herbert Daniel “Danny” Kerns, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Danny was born on September 30, 1949 in Orlando, FL to the late Mildred Jacqueline Hodge Kerns and Herbert D. Kerns, Sr. He married Suzanne Richardson Kerns on December 5, 1980 in Pasadena, TX. He moved from Gary, TX to Hull, GA in 1994. He...

Danny Lee Campbell, Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

Danny Lee Campbell, Sr., 69, of Hull, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Born in Athens he was a son of Francis George Campbell and the late Margie Marie Hudson Campbell. He loved his dogs, his children, grandchildren and his cherished wife or "mama" as he called her.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; two...

Anna John Sewell

Oct 25, 2022

Anna John Sewell, 95, of Danielsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville.

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Doris Porterfield Thornton

Oct 25, 2022

Doris Porterfield Thornton, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on October 25, 2022.

A native of Oconee County, she was born to Henry N. “Babe” Porterfield and Leona [Maxey], on April 4, 1930, in Watkinsville, GA.

She had a sweet gentle disposition and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren tremendously, whom lovingly called...

William Taylor Epps

Oct 23, 2022

William Taylor Epps, 59, Watkinsville, passed away on October 23, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Mary Helen Gantt Epps and the late Johnny William Epps.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his son, Michael Anthony Epps and his brother, Norman Cary Epps.

Funeral services were held on October...

Mary Patricia Dewitt

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Patricia Dewitt 55 of Hull, passed away on October 23, 2022. She was the daughter of the late, W.D. & Shelvie Shields; also preceded by her husband, John Dewitt. Mary was of the Baptist faith, loved her Georgia Bulldogs, and loved her dogs, Chubby and Chloe.

Funeral services are Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM...

Larry Edward Thompson

Oct 23, 2022

Larry Edward Thompson, 70, of Greensboro, passed away on October 23, 2022, Born on January 10, 1952, he was the son of the late Edward Thompson and Mattie Ann McElhaney Thompson.

Larry was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Larry married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life.  ...