OBITUARIES

Dec 16, 2021

Wayne A. Eddowes, a resident of Oconee County, Georgia, entered into rest Thursday, December 16, 2021. He previously resided in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, for many years.

A much-loved husband, father and grandfather, Wayne leaves, to cherish his memory, his wife of  53 years, the former Jean Bidlack; son Jeffrey A. Eddowes; daughter Jennifer E. Wood (David); and grandsons...

Dec 15, 2021

Brian David Brooks, 45, of Nicholson passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born on March 30, 1976, he was the son of David Harold Brooks and Obie Sue Smith Brooks.

Brian loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and working on the family farm but most of all he loved his children.

He is preceded in...

Dec 15, 2021

George Hinton Watson, Jr. passed away on December 15, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  He was predeceased by his parents George, Sr. and Louise Watson and his son George III (Trey).

George was born at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA.  He graduated from Brown High School.  George received an Associates Degree from Georgia Southwestern...

Dec 15, 2021

Roy Price Hall, Jr., 78, of Bogart, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born on July 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Roy Price Hall, Sr., and Bular Lee Craig Hall.

Roy loved Jesus and was a Deacon at Center Hill Baptist Church of Gratis in Monroe. He was a loving husband, father,...

Dec 15, 2021

Gary L. Reynolds, Sr., 73, husband of the late Mary Kay Reynolds, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Born in Duluth, GA, he was the son of the late Noah Henry Reynolds and Alma Aleane Glaze Reynolds and father to the late Gary Reynolds, Jr. Gary served active duty in the US Air Force for 11 years as well as...

Dec 15, 2021

Wyatt Clayton Martin 91 of Greensboro, GA passed away on December 15, 2021. He was the son of the late, Joseph and Nellie Martin; also preceded by his numerous siblings. Mr. Martin was a Korean War veteran serving with the U.S. Army. He worked in the banking business in Rome, Elberton, and Greensboro. Wyatt loved God and his family...

Dec 13, 2021

Mrs. Krista Vann McNeill, Nana, 74, passed away peacefully at home on December 13th in Athens, GA. She was happily married to her loving husband, Jack Reddick McNeill, for 33 years. Krista was born in Camilla, GA, the daughter of the late E.J. "Smokey" Vann and Hilda Hancock Vann. She was preceded in death by her only sister, Peggy...

Dec 13, 2021

Jimmy Maxwell Cranford, 81, Athens, GA died peacefully at home 12-13-2021 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.  Jimmy was born February 17, 1940 in Norwood, GA.

He was preceded in death by parents James Clifford Cranford and Ola Mae Johnson Cranford, grandson Jeffrey Alan Cranford “JAC”, brothers Ray, Newton, and James “Bo”, four sisters, Ethel Shelton, Anne...

Dec 12, 2021

Mark Loren Rice, 62, of Danielsville, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Mark was a son of the late Pete Rice and Johnnie Rice Casper and William “Red” Casper. He was a 1977 graduate of Madison County High School and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served from 1979 until 1983. Mark worked...

Dec 12, 2021

William Francis Grady, Jr., 89, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Bill, cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather was born Dec. 27, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from Denton High School (Texas) in 1950, where he played saxophone and was the student director of the band. Bill was a Veteran of the United States...

Dec 10, 2021

David Phillip Butts, 89, of Bogart GA, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence.

A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at St. James United Methodist Church in Athens, GA with Revs. Bill Curington and Bob Beckwith officiating.

Dr. Butts was born...

Dec 9, 2021

David William Peterson, also known as “Coach Dave”, 78, of Athens, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9th, 2021. He was the son of the late William and Ruth Peterson of Ocala, Florida. Coach Dave was a youth director of YMCA and a retired educator from Oglethorpe County Primary School and was well known for coaching softball, refereeing,...

Dec 8, 2021

Peter William Stone, 35, of Seattle, Washington, died Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Born in Cobb County, GA, he was the son of Talitha “Tali” Werback  Stone of Watkinsville and Roger E. Stone of Marietta. Mr. Stone was a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and currently worked for Alaska Airlines in customer service.

Peter loved hiking, mountain biking,...

Dec 8, 2021

Patricia Nix Peck, wife of 36 years to Max Peck, died December 8, 2021. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Paul Nix and Mary E. Carter Nix and sister to the late Glenn Nix and Mike Nix. Patricia had worked Dupont for 17 years and currently was working for Heyward Allen Toyota for...

Dec 7, 2021

Linda Kay Lauer, 68, wife of 23 years to John Joseph Lauer, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Athens, GA.  Born in Fayetteville, NC, she was the daughter of the late G. Wesley Baughman and late Mary Raines Baughman.   Linda attended Gannon University and had a long Human Resources career in the dairy and poultry industries including Meadow Brook...

Dec 7, 2021

Vernon Lee Norman, 81, of Winterville, Georgia entered peacefully into his heavenly home on December 7, 2021. He was the husband of Liz Cole Norman of 55 years.

Born May 22, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Richard Ivey Norman and Iva Reine Stroud Norman.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents; his son,...

Dec 6, 2021

Alice Gayle Hardeman Duncan, 75, of Athens, died December 6, 2021.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Augustus T. and Kathleen Hardeman and was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Hardigree.

Gayle married the love of her life, Lamar, on December 30, 1966, and over the past 55 years they...

Dec 5, 2021

Eufrasia Frances Fritz “ Fro” Frosina Gragnani Cascio, 93, passed  peacefully Sunday,  5 Dec 2021. Frosina, as she was known to her family, was born 29 May 1928 in Brooklyn NY to her Italian immigrant parents Rosalia Butera Gragnani (Grah- nya- nee) and  Eufemio Gragnani. She was the third child of five and she liked to share memories of...

Dec 5, 2021

Norma Jean Cochran, 82, of Loganville passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born on May 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Rudolph Wilson and Laura Cornelia Kent Wilson.

Affectionately known as Granny by many, she was a devoted christian and was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church for 30+ years. Granny...

Dec 4, 2021

Dr. Ernest Dale Threadgill, 79, beloved by all who knew him, passed away surrounded by his family on December 4th, 2021, in Watkinsville, GA.

Born in Tallassee, AL, to Lucy Pemberton Threadgill and Thomas Wilson Threadgill on June 26th, 1942, Dr. Threadgill was a graduate of Auburn University. He enjoyed a 45 year career in academia, including...