OBITUARIES

Dec 17, 2023

Wayne T. Smith, age 73, of Colbert, Georgia, passed away on December 17, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1950, in Poughkeepsie, NY, to the late Edwin Smith and Jean Smith.

Wayne was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, known for his wisdom and for being a man of few words.

Wayne is survived...

Dec 17, 2023

Melissa Dockery Craig 52 of Arnoldsville, GA, passed away December 17, 2023. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Melissa was a loving person with a big heart, a Christian, and a prayer warrior. She loved her beautiful cats. Mrs. Craig worked for First American Bank, owner of Dock Transport and a paymaster at Loaf Company.

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Dec 17, 2023

Warren Jackson Jones, Sr., 85, of Watkinsville, passed away on December 17, 2023. Born on July 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Charlie Mae Jones and Willie Eugenia Warren.

Jackson was a kind jokester who thrived in social situations and never met a stranger. He worked at Atlanta Gas Light Company for 15 years...

Dec 16, 2023

James “Jim” Ernest Strong passed away on December 16, 2023, in Athens, GA. Jim was born in Kingsport, TN to Draxie Baker Strong and James Murrell Strong on May 21, 1941. Jim attended high school in Miami, FL and subsequently entered the US Navy. He worked as a business owner of a Mr. Transmission franchise in Athens, GA and...

Dec 16, 2023

William Arthur “Bill” Bowman, 95, of Bogart, GA passed away peacefully in his home on December 16th, 2023, with his loving daughter Linda attending by his side.

He was born November 16, 1928, to William Arthur Bowman Sr. and Lillie Ann Nuckolls Bowman. He was raised in a hard-working farming family in Chattooga County, GA, where he...

Dec 16, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Judith Sullivan Tullos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 15, 2023

Barbara L. Ross, 79, of Athens, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Born in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late Henry Lee Lawson, Sr. and Mary Juanita Highsmith Lawson. Mrs. Ross retired from the University of Georgia Sociology Department following 33 years of employment. She enjoyed traveling and the beach and she was a...

Dec 13, 2023

Jerry B. Hall, 79, of Winder, formerly of Bogart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2023.  Jerry was born on February 13,1944 in Athens, Georgia.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Clyde and Bermer Parham, his brother, Preston Hall, his dearly...

Dec 13, 2023

Marie James, 80, of Hull, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The daughter of the late Clarence W. James and Thelma Mae Christian James, Marie lived her entire life in Madison County. She was a hard worker who worked for 39 years at General Time and 5 years for the University of Georgia. She was a member of Crossroads...

Dec 11, 2023

Martha Elizabeth Thompson Kelley passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Martha was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 10, 1923 and just recently celebrated her 100th birthday! Martha, will always be remembered as a sweet, humble, and caring Wife, Mother, Granny and Aunt.

Martha was the daughter of the late Matthew...

Dec 10, 2023

WILLIAM “TERRY” WALDEN OF WRENS, GEORGIA PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 10TH, 2023 WHILE SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY AT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL IN ATHENS, GA. TERRY PASSED PEACEFULLY AFTER A SHORT BATTLE WITH CANCER.

HE WAS A BELOVED SON, BROTHER, UNCLE, GREAT-UNCLE, NEPHEW, COUSIN AND FRIEND.  HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER, MERRILL EDWARD “BUNK” WALDEN.  ...

Dec 9, 2023

Susanne F. Burton passed away peacefully, if not necessarily readily, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Athens, Georgia. She was 83. The actual mileage may have been higher.

Susanne was born on December 28, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN. She grew up in Louisville, KY, horse country, a heritage she would carry for her entire life. Following an...

Dec 9, 2023

In Loving Memory: Patricia Hart Smith

Patricia Hart Smith, “Patti”, age 68, a native of Athens, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 9, 2023.

Ms. Smith was the daughter of the late Theodore Edward Smith, Jr. “Buck” and Mary Freeman Smith “Tubby”.  She is preceded in death by her brother George...

Dec 8, 2023

John Francis Poe (71), of Loganville, GA passed away from this life on December 8, 2023.

He was born in Marion, IN in 1952 to Richard H. Poe and Rosa Romaine (Smithson) Roby.  He is survived by his wife, Diane Marie Poe, of Loganville, daughter Shawn (Josh) Blackaby, Louisville, KY, sons Michael (Rudi) Hamm, Morehead City, NC...

Dec 8, 2023

R. Scott Burch beloved son, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 8th, 2023, at the age of 62.

He was born on November 29th, 1961, to Alice and Ward Burch in New Orleans, Louisiana. Raised in North Carolina, Scott attended Stoneville High School in Stoneville, NC. After graduating from Stoneville High School in 1980, Scott went...

Dec 8, 2023

Sarah Gaynell Floyd, age 86, of Lexington, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2023.

Born in Crawford, she was the daughter of the late William David Cooper and Viola Reynolds Cooper. She was a member of Crawford Baptist Church and taught an adult Sunday School class for many years. She...

Dec 7, 2023

Robert Timothy Dunlap, Robby, was 40years old.   He was preceded in death by grandparents Robert and Bonnie Dunlap and John and Arlena Nickle and uncle Joel Nickle.  He is survived by his parents Bruce and Jan Dunlap, brother Rusty Dunlap, uncles David Dunlap, Jack (Mary)  Nickle and Jim Nickle.  Robby was also survived by cousins Ariel (Chris) Gibson, Arelena...

Dec 7, 2023

Thomas Edgar Noell, 88, passed away on December 7, 2023.  Born on February 22, 1935, to the late James E. Noell, Sr. and Mary Noell, he grew up in Crawford, GA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Alma Huff Noell, who died in October of this year.  He was also preceded in death...

Dec 6, 2023

Randall Henry Baker, Jr., 38, of Bogart, passed away on December 6, 2023. Born on July 27, 1985, he was the son of Sandra Faye Baker and the late Randall Henry Baker.

Randall, affectionately known as BJ, or Bubba to those closest to him, was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He adored his nieces and nephews...

Dec 6, 2023

Juanita Blanch Bridges,90, of Comer passed away on December 6,2023. Born on June 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bertie Lee Adams and William Arthur Adams.

Juanita worked as an inspector at Colbert Manufacturing for 22 years later living out her years as a housewife caring for those she loved.

In addition...