OBITUARIES

Harry Milton Thomas

Jan 24, 2023

Harry Milton Thomas, 82, lifelong resident of Oconee County, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Mr. Thomas was a devoted Christian and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born on November 9, 1940 to the late Shannon Hallmark and Edith Parsons Thomas. He graduated from Oconee County High School in 1958. Following his graduation,...

Daltha "Dot" H. Almond

Jan 24, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Almond will be Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, West.

Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Linda Diane Hewell

Jan 23, 2023

Linda Diane Hewell, 67, wife of the late James Ledean Hewell, died on Monday, January 23, 2023.

Born in Jackson County, GA she was the daughter of the late Curtis William Hudson and Hassie Mae Gooch Hudson. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a dietician as well as a private healthcare caregiver.

Survivors include...

Elizabeth Ann (Meeks) Willoughby

Jan 23, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Meeks Willoughby, 55, of Carlton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Born in Monroe, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy Meeks and Alice Estelle Mitchell Bales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Devon Crenshaw.

Survivors include her husband, Tommy Willoughby; six children, O'Neal...

Betty Ann Meadow Crumley

Jan 23, 2023

Betty Ann Meadow Crumley, 94, of Colbert and Comer, died in the early hours of January 23, 2023.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County.  She was born the fifth child of the late Griff and Maude Lee Smith Meadow at the Meadow-Bruce home place in the Meadow community. She was the widow of John A....

Bretton "Brett" Darvin Branch

Jan 22, 2023

Brett Branch, 36, died January 22, 2023.

A native of Athens, GA, he was a son of Karen Smith (David) Hill of Colbert and the late Benton Darvin Branch. Brett was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Betty Russell and Bill Smith and paternal grandfather, Benton D. Branch.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday,...

George Boles Fortson

Jan 22, 2023

George Boles Fortson, 89, husband of 67 years to Martha Holloman Fortson, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Born in Elberton, GA he was the son of the late George Haley Fortson and Anna Julia Bunch Fortson. George retired from Farmers Hardware after 45 years and served in the US Army. He was a member of East Athens Baptist...

Mary Vaughan

Jan 22, 2023

Mary Ward Vaughan, 83, wife of the late John Abda Vaughan, went peacefully to heaven surrounded by those who loved her on January 22, 2023.

Mary was born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Clifton A Ward and Ruth Miller Ward and sister to the late Albert Ward. She was a graduate of...

John Calvin Bridges

Jan 22, 2023

John Calvin Bridges, 93, husband of Laquita Joyce Bridges, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Born in Danielsville, GA, he was the son of the late Nim H. Bridges and Kate Meadow Bridges and brother to the late Charlie, Donald, Marvin, Garland Bridges and Grace Spearman. John attended the University of Georgia and served in the US...

Rina Totis

Jan 21, 2023

Rina Totis, September 29, 1925 - January 21, 2023, age 97, passed peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia. Born in Flaibano, province of Udine, region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Rina, Benito and Robert immigrated to Athens in March 1955. They became United States Citizens on October 23, 1969. Rina was employed at the United States Navy Supply Corp School department...

Robert Sidney Lowrey, Jr.

Jan 21, 2023

Robert Sidney Lowrey, Jr., of Athens, passed away on January 21, 2023. Born on June 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert Sidney Lowrey, Sr. and Nell Ellenburg Lowrey of Rome, Georgia.

He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.  His great joys in life were his family, teaching and helping others....

Barbara Ruth Hindt

Jan 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ruth Hindt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

William "Bill" Robert Walinow, Jr.

Jan 20, 2023

William Robert Walinow, Jr., 73, of Athens, died on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Born in Kansas City, Kansas to the late William Robert Walinow, Sr. and Margarete Meyer Walinow, Bill grew up in Kansas City until attending university at Park College. After graduating, he worked for over 50 years for the USDA in multiple states. He moved...

Mary Viola Smith

Jan 20, 2023

Mary Viola Smith, 85, of Danielsville, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of Sam Campbell and Madie Long Campbell. Mrs. Smith enjoyed reading, doing word searches and most importantly, she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mildred "Millie" Cormack Ratliff

Jan 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Mildred "Millie" Cormack Ratliff. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Paul Lamar Caldwell, Jr.

Jan 19, 2023

Paul Lamar Caldwell, Jr., of Hartwell, passed away on January 19, 2023. Born on January 10, 1957, he was the son of the late, Paul Lamar Caldwell, Sr. and Nell Grace Strickland Caldwell.

Paul retired after a long career as a truck driver.

Survivors include his sisters, Alisa Newman (Myron), Gaye Frazier (Charles III); girlfriend,...

Billy Rich Lyle

Jan 19, 2023

Billy Rich Lyle, 89, died January 19, 2023.

Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Princess Carruth Lyle. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Era and a graduate of Young Harris College. He lived most of his life in Athens, and was a former...

Douglas "Mack" Burkhalter

Jan 19, 2023

Douglas “Mack” Burkhalter, 80, of Lexington passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Mack was born January 10, 1943 in Athens to the late George David and Flora Mae Burkhalter.  He retired from Athens-Clarke County and Oglethorpe County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator.  He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman and was an expert race...

Keith Morgan Carver

Jan 19, 2023

Keith Morgan Carver, of Bogart, passed away on January 19, 2023.

He was born February 14, 1958, in Moultrie, GA to the late Leo and Ruby Carver. He graduated from Westover High School in Albany, GA and attended the University of Georgia as an English major.

A long-time volunteer and employee of the Food Bank...

Mary Lou Holte

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Lou Holte (“Mary Lou” or “Lou”) passed away peacefully at home in Bogart, Georgia on January 18, 2023.  She was 83 years old.  The family is saddened and shocked by this unexpected death, but is comforted to know that it was a peaceful passing in her sleep.

Mary Lou is survived and missed by her children,...