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,...

Apr 10, 2021

Gail Wilder went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Gail was born on July 16, 1944 in Elberton, Georgia to the late R.T. and Alice Cummings. Gail was preceded in death by her devoted husbands Larry H. Redmon of Panama City, Florida and Wilson H. Wilder of Sylvester, Georgia; her beloved son,...

Apr 8, 2021

Ross Kaleb Faulkner, 35, of Comer, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Randall Kerry Faulkner. Ross is survived by his wife, Kim, and their children; his parents Joe and Sherry Latimore and step-mother Carol McHugh Faulkner; five brothers, Shannon Faulkner, Ashley Faulkner, Cullen Faulkner, Carter Faulkner and Clint Cooper; sister Lily...

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Wray, 83, of Athens, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 9, at Evergreen Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening at Lord and Stephens, West Chapel, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST,...

Apr 5, 2021

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

Apr 5, 2021

Dorianne Puskarich Porcelli, 63, of Nicholson, died on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Charles and Ann Puskarich, Dorianne was a loving wife and mother. She served her country in the United States Army playing clarinet and saxophone in the US Army marching band.

Dorianne is survived by her husband,...

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Gunnells, 69, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Born to the late Cleveland Harold Gunnells and Sylvia Cochran Gunnells, Thomas grew up most of his life in Athens on Northcrest Ave.

Along with his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Tiller, and his brother, Carl Gunnells.

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Apr 2, 2021

Colton Blake Phillips, 28, of Colbert passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was a graduate of Madison County High School, where he was a part of various clubs and sports teams. Colton was smart, compassionate, and selfless. He loved to read, write, play golf, and spend time with his friends and family. Colton’s favorite place was on the...

Apr 2, 2021

James Griffith "JG" Rush, 60, of Colbert passed away April 2, 2021. He was the son of the late William Howard and Betty Jewell Rush and was also preceded in death by brothers, Charlie Thomas Rush and William Carlton Rush. JG worked as a manager of LKQ Heavy Truck.

The family will receive friends at Lord and...

Apr 2, 2021

Charles Edward Sherrer, 86 of Loganville, Georgia passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home with his faithful wife at his side.

Charles was born in Asheville, North Carolina, the son of the late Reuben Hall Sherrer originally from Taliaferro County, Georgia and Georgie Womack Sherrer from Danville, Virginia.  He was preceded in death...