Apr 18, 2021

Marion D. “Butch” Brooks passed away April 18, 2021.

Butch was a retired educator, High School Football/Baseball Coach, and College Football Administrator. Coach Brooks began his coaching career after serving in the USAF during the Vietnam War. A disabled veteran, Coach Brooks began his teaching and coaching career at Washington-Wilkes High School in Washington, GA.

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Apr 17, 2021

Dorothy Ruth Waggoner Brooks, 86, of Crawford, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

A native of Oglethorpe County, “Miss Dot “ was known by many children and families who she provided in-home care for before becoming a Pre-K teacher at the Oglethorpe County Child Development Center/Pencil...

Apr 16, 2021

Travis Ray Brown, 54, of Commerce, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021.

Born in Royston, he was the son of the late Henry Brown and Linda Bray Brown. He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Brown; two children, Melinda Poe and Brandon Brown; two siblings, Terry Brown and Nancy Bridges and...

Apr 16, 2021

Timothy Preston Chitwood 67 of Comer, Georgia passed away April 16, 2021. He was the son of the late Howard Chitwood. He was a US veteran who served in the United States Navy.

Memorial services are April 24, 2021 Saturday 12:00pm at Vineyards Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Harrison Lampley officiating. The family will visit at the...

Apr 16, 2021

Dewitt “Pete” Talmadge Bond II, 84 of Danielsville passed away April 16, 2021. He was the son of the late, Dr. Dewitt T. and Elise Bond; he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sallye Bond, and sister, Dorothy Wood. Mr. Bond worked as an educator for 30 years and a principal of Ila Elementary School for...

Apr 16, 2021

Full obituary details for Mrs. McCannon will be announced.

Apr 15, 2021

Jeffrey Oldham, age 64, Bowman GA, formerly of Worcester MA, passed after a strong battle with cancer on April 15, 2021. His beloved wife, Kim (Cooper) Oldham, was by his side.

He was predeceased by his infant daughter Jodi Oldham, his paternal grandparents Jewel Webster and Margaret (Dickens) Murray, and his maternal grandparents Arthur and Amy (Rayla)...

Apr 15, 2021

Dr. Ira Augustus Dickerson, 93, passed away on April 15, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born to Frank and Gussie Wynn Dickerson on September 11, 1927, in Portal, Ga., and was one of twelve children. He was a devoted husband, caring father, and loving grandfather. In his last few years, he was...

Apr 15, 2021

Oscar Paul (O.P.) Jones, born April 1, 1943 passed away on April 15, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, son, and brother. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church and served as deacon, interim music director, and church treasurer for over 45 years. He spent 35 years in men’s clothing as owner of J&H...

Apr 14, 2021

Henry Morrison “Hank” Huckaby, passed away on April 14th. He was 79 years old. Hank was born on December 13, 1941 in the community of Experiment in Spalding County Georgia. He grew up in Hapeville, Georgia. He served as a trustee of Young Harris College where he earned an associates degree in liberal arts in 1962. In...

Apr 14, 2021

Raymond L. Gabriel, 80, of Crawford passed away on April 14, 2021. Born on January 10, 1941, he was the son of the late Leonard Gabriel and Frances Strickland. Ray was a Godly man. He attended church regularly and prayed daily.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Criswell, Donald...

Apr 14, 2021

Carolyn Cripps Latimer died April 14, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born in Albany, Georgia in July 1938, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. David Cripps (Willie Bell).

She graduated from Emory University with a BA degree in Bible and elementary education and Masters of Christian Education from Candler School of Theology at Emory....

Apr 13, 2021

Irvin Richard Escoe, also known as “Buckshot”, died April 13, 2021. He was born to Annie Mae Sorrells and Edd Escoe on July 15, 1927, both now deceased. He owed and operated Dunn Trucking Co. which he inherited from his grandfather, Parker Dunn. In 1949 to 1960, Dunn Trucking was the largest trucking company in Athens at the time. ...

Apr 13, 2021

Anthony Wayne Adkins, 69, of Hull, died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Wayne was born in Athens to the late Matt Oneal Adkins and Evelyn Cook Adkins. He lived in the Athens area for most of his life and served his country in the United States Army. Wayne loved collecting and was an avid Georgia Bulldawgs and...

Apr 13, 2021

Ella “Ruth” Brown Gordon 73 of Hull, went to her heavenly home on April 13, 2021. She was born on November 10, 1947, in Athens, GA. She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Mae Brown. She was retired after 41 years from Reliance Electric Company. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband of 46...

Apr 12, 2021

David “Emo” Emswiler, 62, of Statham passed away on April 12, 2021. Born on August 2, 1958, he was the son of the late Wilmer “Chunk” Emswiler and Helen Emswiler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Alva Nell Smith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Emswiler; daughters, Jennifer Emswiler, Melissa (James)...

Apr 12, 2021

Arnett Clay Mace Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in Athens on Monday, April 12, due to complications from an extended illness. He was 83.

The son of Arnett Mace Sr. and Ruth Duke Mace, he was born in Hackers Valley, West Virginia. He earned a BS degree in Forestry from West Virginia University and...

Apr 11, 2021

Swayne Harrison Grissom passed away peacefully at his home in Colbert, Georgia on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

Swayne was born in Jackson, Tennessee on April 12, 1939.  He and his family relocated to St. Augustine, Florida, the place that his family would call home, and he held dear to his heart.  His second home was on the...

Apr 11, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Daisy Florence Garland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 11, 2021

On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Eva Ruth Justice Ellis, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Born in Tifton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Monroe Justice and Lucy Butler Justice. In addition to parents Eva was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie William Ellis.  They were married on April 24,...