Jul 29, 2021

Anita Joyce Sellers, 69, died July 29, 2021.

A native of Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Joslyn Poss Cronic. Mrs. Sellers worked in the healthcare industry for many years and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM...

Jul 29, 2021

Our beloved mother, Mary Linda Murray, 84, of Colbert, GA passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Marvin C. Smith and Mary Lucille Ginn Smith. She was of Baptist faith, attended East Athens Baptist Church and was a Kindergarten teacher for many years at Athens Christian School.

In addition to...

Jul 29, 2021

Billy Norman Davis, Jr., 61, of Colbert passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born on January 13, 1960, he was the son of the late Billy Norman Davis, Sr., and Gwen Davis Thomas English.

Norman retired with Boyd Smith Construction after 30 years as a painter. He was a great painter and cook, loved hotrods and...

Jul 28, 2021

Bruce Wayne Perry, Sr, 77, of Athens, Georgia went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2021, surrounded by his family as he passed away. Born on April 28, 1944, he was the youngest of 12 children of the late Walter E. and Addie Strickland Perry.

Bruce was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Surviving...

Jul 28, 2021

Jonell Scarborough Palmer, 74, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Born in Hartwell, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Poss and Mendora Poss-Craft. Mrs. Palmer retired from Adams Poultry Farm and was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Scarborough; great-granddaughter,...

Jul 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Alfred Rogers Wills "Al". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Martha Ann Ross. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 26, 2021

Perry Allen Thompson passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2021, after a valiant battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Perry, a fraternal twin, was born on September 13, 1946, to Roland and Thelma Thompson of Marked Tree, Arkansas. Mary, his twin sister, never let Perry forget “she was first.” Tragically, she passed away from dementia in...

Jul 26, 2021

Edward Hall, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Bogart, Georgia on July 26, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family.

Ed was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on October 5, 1938 to Edward William Hall and Sophia Zara (Spinapont) Hall.  He was the eldest of five children raised in Carlstadt and East Rutherford, New Jersey....

Jul 26, 2021

Michael Hale Birch, 78, of Athens, died on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Born to the late Edward and Beulah Shewmaker Birch in Lebanon, KY, Michael studied chemistry at Eastern Kentucky University. He then went on to post-grad studies at the University of Evansville in Indiana. Michael worked for the EPA as an Analytical Chemist for 42 years...

Jul 25, 2021

Vivian Vinson Higgins, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 25th, 2021.

She is survived by her daughters Kacee Jones Underwood and Brenda Gray with her son in law J J Gray; her sisters Rosaline Scarboro and husband Bucky Scarboro, Martha Hollingsworth, Ruth Gunter and their families.

Though born and raised in the...

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Lois Crouch Nelson, 85, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Lois was the fourth child of the late Elmer and Pearl Crouch of Canton, Missouri. She is preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Crouch Morgan. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years; Donald T. Nelson (87), one sister;...

Jul 25, 2021

Steven Asbury Mattson, 53 of Winterville passed away July 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Raymond Mattson; also preceded by his grandparents, Theodore & Hazel Butler and John Raymond & Vivian Mattson.

Funeral services are Wednesday July 28, 2021 12:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel. The family will visit at the funeral home,...

Jul 25, 2021

Fredda Gillen Murray, 70, of Watkinsville passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born on February 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Syble Powell Gillen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Murray; sister, Henrietta Hulsey; cousin, Clara Ree Gillen.

As a graduate of Oconee...

Jul 23, 2021

Cynthia Alexander Courtney (Cindy), 61, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 23rd with loved ones by her side.  Cindy was born in Hilo, Hawaii on July 19, 1960 to James and Joan Alexander.  Because her father served in the U.S. Coast Guard, she traveled to and grew up in many different states, sharing adventures with her three...

Jul 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Larry Seagraves, went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 72. Larry grew up in Madison County and was the son of the late James Roy Seagraves, Sr. and Dessie Mae Williams Seagraves. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Halford Seagraves and Roy Seagraves, Jr. He was...

Jul 22, 2021

Emmitt Carlton Powers, Sr, 79. of Watkinsville, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Oconee County, Emmitt was born to the late E.W. Powers and Claudia Mae Connor Powers on November 18, 1941.  He was a self-employed homebuilder and general contractor for 45 years.  Emmitt loved spending...

Jul 22, 2021

Louise Silcox, 89, of Winterville passed away on July 22, 2021 after an extended illness.

The daughter of the late Lacy and Marie Raulerson, Louise was born in St. George, GA and spent her childhood and early adult life in Palmdale and Moore Haven, FL.  She and her family moved to Athens in 1970.

She...

Jul 22, 2021

Gene Crumley, 86, of Winterville, died on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Born in Tifton to the late Benjamin Franklin Crumley and Rosie Harris Crumley, Gene served his country in the US Army. Gene then worked as a research chemist for the USDA of 35 years and the EPA for 13 years. He was a member of Cornerstone...

Jul 21, 2021

David H. Prince, Sr., 72, husband of Woodie Chandler Prince, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

He was born in Birmingham, AL, and the family moved to Athens, GA when he was a few months old. He was the youngest son of the late LTC Robert C. Prince, Jr. and Dorothy Humber Prince.

David...