Donald Maurice Ashmore
Jun 19, 2021
Donald Maurice Ashmore, 86, of Lexington, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Born in Lincoln County, GA to the late Otis and Lillian Brown Ashmore, Donald served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He later worked as a truck driver for PET Milk and Coca-Cola, where he retired after many years. He...
Staley Kent Davis
Jun 18, 2021
Staley Kent Davis, 84, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on June 18, 2021. He was born to Staley Burl Davis and Emma Lee Davis on December 7, 1936, in Fairview, Virginia. He grew up on the family farm in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia where he learned at an early age how to work hard, getting up well...
Sarah and Greg Hill
Jun 18, 2021
Mrs. Sarah Ann Hill, 77, and Mr. Gregory Hill, 53, both of Colbert, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 18, 2021.
Born in Banks County, Sarah was a daughter of the late George Paul Smith and Ruth Mae Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. She was...
Alline S. Weaver
Jun 18, 2021
Alline S. Weaver, 72, of Comer, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.
Graveside services will be Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Athens Memory Gardens.
Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.
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Jarrell Jackson Garrett III
Jun 17, 2021
Jarrell Jackson Garrett, III, died June 17, 2021.
A lifelong native of Athens, he was the son of Jarrell Jackson (Jackie) Garrett, Jr. and Allison Browne Garrett of Athens.
Jarrell proudly worked for NAPA as an auto parts salesman and was a talented musician. He was of the Christian faith. Jarrell never met a stranger,...
Mark Anthony Drake
Jun 17, 2021
Mark Anthony Drake, 55, of Colbert, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
Born in Athens, he was a son of Rachel S. Drake and the late Clarence Walter Drake. Mark was a member of Colbert United Methodist Church and was employed at Porterfield Tire for more than 27 years. In addition to his father, he was...
William H. Thaxton
Jun 17, 2021
William H. Thaxton, 78, of Colbert, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, after a brief illness.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Dr. James Ralph Thaxton and Helen Clarkson Thaxton. He spent his early years in Valdosta, Georgia, where Dr. Thaxton served as president of Valdosta State College. Mr. Thaxton received his...
Shirley Mae King
Jun 14, 2021
Shirley Mae McCannon King died peacefully on her 85th birthday June 14, 2021, surrounded by her family.
She was born at home in Sandy Cross, GA in 1936 to Sam & Sallie Mae Holliday McCannon.
She is survived by a son, Mike King (Dawn) of North Carolina, two grandchildren, Bethany & Andrew,
Her...
Jeffrey Allen Cowart, Sr.
Jun 13, 2021
Jeffrey Allen Cowart, SR., husband of the late Hope Cowart, died Sunday, June 16, 2021. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Willie Bell Jordan Cowart. Jeffrey had worked as a truckdriver. Survivors include his son Jeffrey Allen Cowart, Jr., sister, Lois Flynn and cousins, Misty Zizzamia, Angel Helmly, Billy Flynn, Bumper Flynn and Gilbert...
Ruth Elaine Berry
Jun 12, 2021
RUTH ELAINE HAMMOND SLUDER BERRY
Elaine Berry passed peacefully into heaven on June 12, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Hymera, Indiana on October 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Paul and Bonnie Goodman Hammond. She was pre-deceased by her brother Everett Hammond and her husband of 35 years, Hilbert Berry. She...
Jean Clifton Damian
Jun 12, 2021
Jean Clifton Damian died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12th, surrounded by her family. Born at home on Millhaven Plantation in Screven County, Georgia in 1938 to William Watson and Jennie Mae Clifton, Jean proudly held the title of “youngest child” of nine, even though she was only seven minutes younger than her twin sister, Jane. She loved...
Johnny Seagraves
Jun 12, 2021
Johnny Seagraves, 74, passed away on June 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Johnny was an affectionate husband, father and grandfather. He was faithful to his church, East Athens Baptist Church and was a lifelong member. He retired from the University of Georgia as an Upholster. Johnny loved football and was a loyal Bulldog fan, never missing...
Loren Duane Helwig
Jun 11, 2021
On June 11, 2021, Loren D. Helwig entered into his eternal home. Loren was born on August 14, 1941, in Englewood, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Elma Helwig, and his two brothers, Orland and Gary.
The Helwig family later moved to Western Kansas. For the next 17 years Loren lived on...
Michael Joshua Quinn
Jun 10, 2021
Michael Joshua Quinn, 79, husband of the late Barbara Lou Quinn, died Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in Clemmons, NC, he was the son of the late Joshua Quinn and Ella Ray Padgett Quinn and brother to the late John Patrick Quinn and Nancy Quinn (Ben) McCoy. Mr. Quinn retired from the University of Georgia as the Athletics Grounds...
Joseph Bernard Sherwin
Jun 9, 2021
Joseph Bernard Sherwin, 89 years, 364 1/2 days, went suddenly to be with the Lord, June 9,2021. He was born in Rochester NY on June 10, 1931, son of the late Ethan Sherwin and Grace Sherwin Colby. Joe graduated in 1950 from Wyoming Central School. He married “the only girl he’d ever love” a few months later. He and...
Shane Guest
Jun 9, 2021
David Shane Guest, beloved father, son and brother, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the age of 53.
Born in Killeen, Texas, he was a son of Larry David Guest and the late Sandra Helen Venable. Shane was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Desert Storm, Kuwait and Iraq. He enjoyed...
Linda Jordan Akins
Jun 8, 2021
Linda Jordan Akins, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away June 8, 2021 at the age of 80. Born in Athens, she attended Winterville High School, Athens High School, and the University of Georgia. She loved teaching young people, playing the piano for worship, participating in church mission projects, following the Georgia Gym Dogs, and most of all...
Joan Dove Lockman
Jun 8, 2021
Edna Joan Dove Lockman, 84, wife of 62 years to the late Rev. Joseph Buford Lockman moved to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Born in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Hoyt Dove and Edna Ray Dove. Buford and Joan pastored Whitehall Baptist Church in...
Thomas Fitzgerald Severson
Jun 8, 2021
Thomas "Tom" Fitzgerald Severson, 49, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 5, 1972 in Gainesville, FL, he was the son of Kathy Severson Camp (Herbert) and the late Dr. Ray F Severson. Tom was a lifelong resident of Athens and an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He...