Aug 13, 2021

Eddie Elmer Moon, 75, of Hull greeted his Heavenly Father while surrounded by his family on Friday, August 13, 2021. Born February 19, 1946 in Cherokee County, GA, he was the son of  the late Willie Stanley Moon and Nancy Paunline Holloway. He was of the Baptist Faith and an active member of Bible Baptist Church where he served...

Aug 12, 2021

Jennings Carter Howard, beloved son, father, grandson, nephew and friend died August 12, 2021.   Carter, born June 20, 1978, was the son of Rhetta Howard-Poole, Jeffry C. Howard and Robert Poole. He is survived by his daughters, Jocelyn Cadence, Julianna Charlese, and Gwendolyn Ann Howard; the mother of his children, Heather Howard; his mother, Rhetta Howard-Poole, Robert Poole, his...

Aug 11, 2021

Shirlyan Caroline Wilkinson Henderson was born October 31, 1941 in Norwich, Norfolk, England to George and Hilda Victoria Wilkinson (both deceased). She passed peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2021 while living with her son in Colbert, Georgia, United States. Shirlyan leaves behind a son, Robbie Henderson, PhD., only grandchild, Sarah Henderson, and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Henderson. Her husband...

Aug 10, 2021

Terry Robert Towe, 53, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Harvey L. Towe and Lydia Blankenship Towe.  He was an avid Georgia Bulldawg Fan and a member of the DPC. Survivors include his children: Terry "Tee" Towe of Cleveland, Ashley Lynn Towe of Ft. Wayne, IN; siblings: Patricia (Jimmy) Green...

Aug 10, 2021

On to the Next World Class Adventure:

Obituary to Honor ROBERT A. ROWAN

Robert Alvin Rowan was born November 17, 1935 on a farm in rural southern Georgia. He died on August 10, 2021 in Athens Georgia, where he had moved to be close to his son. Everything in between these two days constitutes the...

Aug 10, 2021

Audrey “Sam” Nelms, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at her home in Lexington.

Born in Algona, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Earl Henry Steinman. Mrs. Nelms was a member of Celebration Baptist Church in Greensboro. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and most importantly, she loved her family. In addition to her father,...

Aug 10, 2021

Joe Boyd Huff, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Farmington, Joe was a son of the late Lee Herschel Huff and Ruth Christian Huff. He served in the Army National Reserves for three and a half years. Joe attended North Georgia Trade and Vocational School in Clarkesville and graduated in 1958...

Aug 10, 2021

Shirley Johnson Short, 84, of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born on December 21,1936 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Hoyt Johnson, Sr. and Louise Geter Johnson.

She was a devoted wife of 60 years and a very nurturing mother. She enjoyed gardening and taking photos but what she...

Aug 9, 2021

Lula Mae (Ward) Oettmeier, age 92, of Plantation, FL passed away on August 9, 2021. The daughter of the late Harvie Lee Ward and Julia (Sorrow) Ward, Lula was born in Athens, GA and lived her childhood in the Athens and Atlanta areas. After her marriage to Bert W. Oettmeier, Sr. in 1951, they moved to San Antonio, TX,...

Aug 8, 2021

William K. “Bill” Farris, III, 71, husband of the late Janice Meadow Farris, died Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born in Elba, AL, he was the son of the late William K. Farris, JR. and Carolyn Reeves Farris and father to the late Suzanne Self. He was affectionately known as Tarz by his family.  Bill was the owner of Billy...

Aug 8, 2021

Dorothy Virginia Thornton, 77, of Watkinsville passes away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born on November 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Kate Alline Parham Carithers.

She worked at Westclock General Times for 33 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.

In addition to...

Aug 7, 2021

Phillip Raymond Palmer, 62, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Born in Dekalb County, he was a son of the late Raymond Larry Palmer and Clara Christine Presley Palmer. He was an avid University of Georgia fan and he loved Nascar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Aug 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Burton Bryant Chandler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 5, 2021

Joyce Runett Woodall, 80, died Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born in Commerce, GA she was the daughter of the late Milton Holland Woodall and Woodie Faye Caudell Woodall. Survivors include two sisters: Shirley Loggins and Carol Jean Willis and a number of nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord and Stephens Funeral...

Aug 4, 2021

Early on the morning of August 4, 2021, adored husband and father Samuel Herman Dabbs Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Statham Ga. His wife of fifty years, Kathy, and her sister Lorel were present during his passing.  He was 75 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Lynn Kapke Dabbs,...

Aug 4, 2021

H. Donald Thomas, 86, died August 4, 2021.

Mr. Thomas was born February 22, 1935 in Fulton County, GA to Henry and Clyde Thomas. A lifelong resident of High Shoals, he graduated from Morgan County High School in 1951. Mr. Thomas was a row crop farmer and raised chickens and cattle as well. He was a devoted...

Aug 3, 2021

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Joey Allen Kelley of Gainesville, GA, loving husband of April, father of Violet and Joey, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 67.

Joey was born May 22, 1954 in Anderson, IN to David Kelley and Phyllis Jean Hancock Kelley Hymer. He served in the Marine Corp from 1972 to 1978....

Aug 1, 2021

Barbara Ann Bevill Vickery, 87, went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on August 1, 2021.

She was born May 6, 1934, in Savannah, GA to the late Frank and Sadie Bevill.

Barbara was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.

She was a gifted artist who...

Aug 1, 2021

On Sunday morning, August 1st. 2021, our wonderful, precious Dad, Eugene (Gene) Albin Sapp, went to Heaven. He passed peacefully at his home in Athens Ga., where he and mom lived together for almost sixty-nine years. He was 88 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Kesler Sapp, four sons and four daughters in law, (which...

Jul 29, 2021

Ms. Virginia Ann McGirr, age 75, of Athens, Georgia was called home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Ms. McGirr was born in El Paso, Texas on August 2, 1945 and known to her friends and family as “Ginger”.  Ginger was a stay home mom when her children were young but later was a Home Health Nurse and occasionally  Customer/Retail...