Timothy Edward Lally
Oct 7, 2021
Timothy Edward Lally, 61, of Bishop, Georgia died October 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra Pittman Lally; his children, Lacy Elizabeth Lally and James Vincent Lally; his mother, Elizabeth Reilly Lally; sisters, Tina McDonald, Teri Blackmon, and Re O’Rourke; Sister-in-law Brenda Elwell (Kevin) and several nieces and...
Susan LaCount Halbritter
Oct 7, 2021
Susan LaCount Halbritter, 49, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Edward LaCount and Peggy Setzer LaCount and sister to the late Eddie LaCount. Susan received an associate’s degree from Florida State University in Criminal Justice and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Wyatt Halbritter; siblings: Donna (Derrick) Norton...
Shirley Jean Teofilo
Oct 6, 2021
Shirley Jean Teofilo died on October 6, 2021, at the age of 93. Born on April 28, 1928 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Remunda Gratton Benjamin. Shirley married James Teofilo on June 9, 1947. The couple had three children and raised their family in the Chicago area. Ms. Teofilo was...
Wilton "Tobby" Wilburn Bass, Jr.
Oct 6, 2021
Wilton Wilburn “Tobby” Bass, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 49.
Born in East Point, he was a son of the late Wilton Wilburn Bass, Sr. and Lula Freeman Bass. Tobby was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed...
Robert Steven Daniel
Oct 6, 2021
Robert Steven Daniel “Steve”, 61, a native of Athens, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born on October 14, 1959, he was the son of Jean Kittle Daniel and the late Robert Franklin Daniel.
Steve was of Christian Faith & a lover of God. He loved fishing, playing guitar, playing baseball and sound...
Seiriol Griffiths, Jr.
Oct 6, 2021
Seiriol Griffiths, Jr. passed away on October 6, 2021 in the Sandy Cross community where he had lived his entire life. Mr. Griffiths was retired from Farmers Hardware in Athens, Georgia. He was the son of the late Seiriol Griffiths, Sr. and Lois Wheless Griffiths. He was predeceased by brothers Cemlyn, Frank, George and Earl and sister Gwladys. He...
Francis Marion Livengood, Sr
Oct 5, 2021
Francis Marion Livengood Sr fell asleep in death on October 5, 2021, at his home in Colbert, GA.
Francis Livengood was born February 14, 1929, in Redlands, CA, and graduated from Redlands High School in 1947. Fran (as he was lovingly known as) also served in the Korean War, before settling down and marrying Marjory (Marge) on...
Nell Strickland Caldwell
Oct 5, 2021
Nell Grace Strickland Caldwell, 91, died October 5, 2021.
A native of Winterville, GA, Nell was a daughter of the late Maude Voyles and Jesse Strickland and the last of eleven children. She retired from the Internal Revenue Service and lived for many years in Hartwell, where she was an active member of Hartwell First United Methodist...
Robin Denise Bennett
Oct 5, 2021
Robin Denise Bennett, 47, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Doyle Edward Bennett and Christine Johnson Bennett. Robin loved the beach, animals and most importantly, she adored her children and grandchildren.
Survivors in addition to her parents include her children, Felisia Bennett (Garrett Graham)...
Laverne Moore (Hooper) Ashford
Oct 4, 2021
Laverne Hooper Moore Ashford is at home with Jesus after a long illness. She was sweet, giving, caring with a great attitude while enduring tremendous hardships. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Lee and Ethel Lucille Dyer Hooper of White County, Ga. She follows in death her late son, Donnie Moore, grandson, Timothy Moore, brother Richard Earnest...
John Thomas Canane
Oct 3, 2021
John Thomas Canane, 92, died October 3, 2021.
A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late John Lawrence and Agnes Irene Flynn Canane. John graduated from Boston College High School in 1947 and Boston College in 1951. He honorably served his county in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a...
Eva Leach Banks
Oct 3, 2021
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Eva Leach Banks went home to be with the Lord at the age of 89. She was born on July 22, 1932 in Cleveland, Georgia, the daughter of Bessie and Henry Grady Leach Sr. When Eva entered Heaven she was reunited with her loving husband, Jim, of 64 years.
Eva is survived...
Donald Wayne Lyon
Oct 3, 2021
Donald Wayne Lyon, 70, of Watkinsville passed away on October 3, 2021. Born on March 28, 1951, he was the son of the late Jesse Lyon and Zelda Clark Lyon.
Don grew up in Albany, GA. He graduated from Dougherty High School in 1969. He served in the 34th Infantry platoon with the US Armed Forces in...
Anita Teet Miller
Oct 3, 2021
Anita T. Miller of Nicholson passed away on October 3, 2021 at her residence.
Ms. Miller was born in Greensboro, GA. She was the daughter of the late Loyd and Thelma Teet. Anita grew up in Oconee County and graduate from Oconee County High School. She retired from the University of Georgia in 2007. She had lived...
Barbara Lucille Smith
Oct 3, 2021
Barbara Lucille Smith, 88, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Graveside services will be private.
Willy Mathisen
Oct 3, 2021
Alwilda “Willy” Mathisen, 66, of Watkinsville, died October 3, 2021.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Mary Roden Brandt. Willy attended Watkinsville First Baptist Church and spent a lot of her life mentoring and ministering to adolescents and young adults.
Survivors include her husband of 47...
Darvin Branch
Oct 3, 2021
Darvin Branch, 57, passed away October 3, 2021.
A native of Baxley, GA, he was a son of Glendia Hewett Branch Pulliam of Winterville and the late Benton Douglas Branch. Darvin was employed with Georgia Power for thirty years and was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 6,...
John Wesley Townley
Oct 2, 2021
Former professional race car driver John Wesley Townley, a lifelong resident of Oconee County Georgia, passed away on Saturday Oct. 2nd, 2021 in Athens, GA.
The 31-year-old Townley was named after John Wesley, an English clergyman and evangelist who is considered to be the founder of Methodism.
Townley was preceded in death by his maternal...
Gary "Zeke" Wayne Powell
Sep 30, 2021
Gary Wayne "Zeke" Powell, 64, died Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late Roger William Powell and Barbara Lois Echols Powell. He was a carpenter by trade and loved it immensely. Survivors include his children: Jonathan (Heather) Powell and Sandra (Joshua) Dellen; siblings: Freddy Powell, Jerry Powell, Terry Powell, Wayne Powell...
Sharon Marie Bennett
Sep 30, 2021
Sharon Marie Bennett, 54, of Danielsville, died September 30, 2021.
She was the daughter of Harold Allen and Munjo Bowen and preceded in death by her daughter, Dana LeFevre. Sharon worked as a caregiver.
Survivors include her father, Harold Allen and Karan Crane of Elberton; brother, Everett Allen; sister, Karen Bowen Young; grandchildren, Dani Rose,...