Mar 17, 2021

Thomas Phillip Roberts, 65, of Colbert, lost his battle with tongue and throat cancer on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Geneva “Dinky” Cape. Thomas was a Painting Contractor for over 40 years before retiring in 2018. He was an avid Florida Gators fan and his favorite hobby was...

Mar 17, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” McCauley, 75, of Athens, GA and formerly of Crawford, GA, passed away on St. Patty’s Day, Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Larry was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and came to Ohio via Canada and later to Georgia. Larry was an avid ship modeler and did several WWII models in his lifetime. Larry retired from DairyPak...

Mar 16, 2021

Debra Ann Pelfrey Milan Michigan Debra Ann Pelfrey of Milan Michigan joined the angels on March 16th 2021 with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Cleveland Ohio on July 18th 1960.She was a devoted daughter to William (Pete) Perry Pelfrey and the late Alice (Granny) May Pelfrey. Debra enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Mar 16, 2021

Juanita Bruce, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the age of 87.

Born in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late William Frank Roberts and Myrtie Leard Roberts. Mrs. Bruce enjoyed cooking and most importantly, she loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Mar 15, 2021

Dorothy Sue Hardman Mize, 88, wife of the late Alvin M. Mize of Hull, passed away on March 15, 2021, at her home. She was born and raised in Madison County. She was the daughter of the late Guy G. Hardman and Florie Gordon Hardman. She was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Conrad and a brother, Guy...

Mar 15, 2021

On Monday, March 15, 2021, Caroline Caputi Denham, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 74.

Born on November 19, 1946 in Waynesville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Harold Queen and Anne English.  Caroline was passionate about painting and also had a love for gardening, combining her...

Mar 14, 2021

Ethel A. Garmon or to those who knew her, Granmama, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on March 14, 2021. She leaves behind her gentle and loving soulmate Charles H. Garmon, and her four beloved children, Bruce, Charmayne, John, and Shannon. She also leaves behind her 9 grandchildren and her 7 precious great grand babies. Ethel...

Mar 14, 2021

Joyce Wheless Adams passed away March 14, 2021. She was born in Jackson County in 1935 to Claude and Kate Wheless. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clinton, as well as her parents, sister Katie, brothers Harvey, Bill, Jimmy and Darrell. Survivors include brother-in-law Marvin Adams, sister-in-law Malinda Adams, sister-in-law Eloise Archer, sons Tracy...

Mar 14, 2021

Tassie Bennett Ruark, 64, of Bogart, died March 14, 2021.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Dolores Smithson Bennett and Milton W. Bennett.  Tassie grew up in Smyrna, Georgia and attended Campbell High School. After high school she attended the University of Georgia where she received Bachelors of Education with a degree...

Mar 13, 2021

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

Mar 13, 2021

Harold James Enter 100 passed away on March 13, 2021. He was the son of the late, Carl & Cora Enter and also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Enter. Mr. Enter was a veteran of the United States Army and worked in the Aerospace Industry.

Services will be announced later.

Survivors include Daughter,...

Mar 13, 2021

George Donald Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the age of 94.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Early Odell Smith and Marjorie Carter Smith. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean...

Mar 12, 2021

Doris LaGravinese, formerly of Doraville, GA, passed away peacefully March 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by the only love of her life, Philip Anthony LaGravinese. She is survived by her children, Nancy and Bruce, grandchildren Philip, Stephen, Kaitlin and Bella; great-grandchildren Phin and Asher, and brother, Gordon Campbell.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, she spent...

Mar 12, 2021

Harold G. Hale, Jr. 84, died March 12, 2021. He was born in Conyers, GA, and was the son of Corene Daniel and Harold Hale, Sr.  He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 65 years, Gene VanBuskirk Hale; daughters Christine Register (Mickey), Marty Holcomb, and son Michael Hale (Karen); grandchildren Christopher and David (Jean) Fuentes,...

Mar 12, 2021

Arnold Callaway, Jr. went to be with Our Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021.

He was born on September 13, 1947 to Arnold Callaway, Sr. and Evelyn Garner Callaway. He was a native of Arnoldsville, GA, where he lived all his life. He graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1965. On November 7, 1965, he went...

Mar 12, 2021

James Michael Brown, cherished husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at the age of 70.

Born in Decatur, Illinois, he was a son of James Brown of Decatur, Illinois and the late Thelma Herzog. Mr. Brown was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War...

Mar 11, 2021

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

Mar 10, 2021

Lee Roy Turpin, 73, of Statham, Ga and husband of Margie Turpin, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Born in Royston, GA, and raised in Hartwell, Ga; he was the son of the late William Arnold Turpin and Irene Icebell McCollum Turpin.  Lee was a Vietnam Vet, and served in the US Army from 1967-1969. Mr. Turpin was a welder...

Mar 10, 2021

Walter Gary West, 67, died March 10, 2021.

Born in Albany, GA, he is the son of Mary Frances West and the late Aubrey West.

Gary was a graduate of The University of Georgia and has made Athens his home since 1980.  A longtime Athens businessman, he was the founder of Gary West Shutters. Gary...

Mar 9, 2021

Edna Collins Dills, 94, died March 9, 2021.

A native of Jackson County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Mell and Nettie Mae Carlan Collins and the widow of George Edmund Dills. Mrs. Dills was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Collins and a brother, Clyde Collins.

Mrs. Dills was a...