OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2023

Marjorene Strickland Dixon, wife of the late Robert Lee Dixon, died on December 4, 2023. Born in Colbert, GA, she was the daughter of the late Worley Strickland and Jewell Kincaid Strickland. She is survived by her nephews Steve and Shane Strickland and extended family. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 2:30PM at...

Dec 4, 2023

Jack O’Neal Helton, 71, of Hull, died on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Born in Athens to the late Eldo Glazier Helton and Nettie Sue Tucker Helton, Jack worked as an electrician for EIC of Athens until his retirement. Jack loved old Westerns, especially Gunsmoke, and riding around with his dog, Anna, usually while eating Slim Jims and...

Dec 3, 2023

Florence Mann Hardeman, age 98, of Athens, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 3, 2023.

Born in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Estelle Moss Mann. She was married to her husband, James F. Hardeman, for 57 years prior to his death in 2004. An active...

Dec 3, 2023

Mary Lois Gunnells, 95, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Born in Comer, she was a daughter of the late John Dave Roberts and Annie Dove Roberts. She attended The Little Country Church and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 3, 2023

Deborah Sims Willingham, 68, peacefully passed away after a brief, but brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Nancy Sims. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Thomas Willingham, having met at the candy counter at Rich’s Department store; daughter, Tina Lord (Jay) adored grandchildren, Jackson and Taylor;...

Dec 3, 2023

Susan Elaine Trammell, 68, of Winterville, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Carl W. and Maybell Jordan. Susan was the matriarch of her beloved family and she adored her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Oscar Trammell....

Dec 2, 2023

Grace Meadows Hook, 68, wife of 34 years to Michael F. Hook, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born in Atlanta, GA she was the daughter of the late Carl Benjamin Meadows and Mary Jean Trammell Meadows and sister to the late Carl Benjamin Meadows, Jr.  Grace had worked as a HR Manager for various banks and...

Dec 2, 2023

Gymmie Ann Whitehead, 80, of Bogart, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born and raised in Bogart, Gymmie Ann was the daughter of the late Chester O. Edwards and Edna Lurene Thompson Edwards. She lived in Oconee County most of her life and was a member of Bogart Christian Church. She was married to her husband, Wesley...

Dec 1, 2023

Willie “Tee” Holder, 83, of Athens, Georgia gained his angel wings on Friday December 1, 2023.  He was the eldest child of the late Magnolia Jennings Holder and Booker T. Holder Sr. He is also preceded in death by his wife Mammie Lou Holder, grandparents Tilmon (Annie) Moon, sister Elizabeth (Mook) Parks, brothers Booker T. Holder Jr., Robert Dean...

Nov 30, 2023

Roger Dale Shelnutt Sr. of Lexington passed away November 30, 2023, at the age of 71.

A native of Clarke County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Marshall Shelnutt and Lillie Reba Hammonds Shelnutt and three siblings Hazel Mann, Ann Shelnutt, and Marshall Shellnut. Mr. Shelnutt worked as an Auto Collision Specialist. He spent...

Nov 30, 2023

Bobby Holloman, 87, died Thursday, November, 30th 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Syble Murray Holloman. Born in the Glade Community, he was the son of the late Harry Edward Holloman and Ruby Gunter Holloman. Bobby served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He retired from Farmers Hardware and was a...

Nov 29, 2023

Amber Ann McWhorter, 32, of Watkinsville, GA died on November 29, 2023.

The mother of Anastasia and daughter of Brett and Laurie McWhorter, Amber lived in Oconee County throughout her life. She worked as a home healthcare aide for Home Instead and was about to graduate with her bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field. Her career in...

Nov 29, 2023

Myrna Tucker Quarles, 77, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late James E. Tucker and Louise Sims Tucker. She was also preceded in death by her twin sons James and John Quarles and sister, Kathy Tucker. Mrs. Quarles worked in health care as an in-home caregiver and was a...

Nov 29, 2023

Louise H. Turner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

She was born, September 25, 1942, in Cairo, GA to the late Talmadge Alvin and Myrtle Butler Hartley

She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her fun, but no-nonsense spirit, brought joy to her family and friends.  She...

Nov 28, 2023

R. Caiphas Thomason, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Laura and Joe Thomason. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War and he retired from Oliver Rubber Company after 35 years of employment. Caiphas came...

Nov 28, 2023

Wynona “Nona” Bloodworth Washinger, born August 19, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Nona was raised in Atlanta, Georgia by her parents (the late Omer and Devonia Bloodworth) alongside her younger sister (LaVue Sanders of Forsyth, Georgia). Nona began working for Southern Bell as a telephone operator at...

Nov 26, 2023

Master Sergeant, James Gregory Moats, Sr., US Air Force, Retired, 63, husband of Kathryn Shimko Moats, died on November 26, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Betty Jean Howard Moats and the late Willie Tilton Moats, Jr. and brother to the late Johnny Moats.  Jimmy retired from the US Air Force as well as the...

Nov 25, 2023

Joanne Ellen Waldron née Kovar, 72, of Athens GA died on November 25, 2023, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Kovar.

A native Floridian from Gulfport, Joanne moved to Athens in the summer of 2005 and worked at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. She was previously an educator - focused on children...

Nov 25, 2023

Jace Daley Jachimski, age 18 of Comer, GA died on November 25, 2023, as the result of a tragic accident. He is the beloved Son of James David Jachimski, Jr. and Debra May Jachimski, Brother of Josiah Dane Jachimski, Delana May Jachimski and Joel David Jachimski. He leaves a very large extended grieving family of 6 Grandparents: James David...

Nov 25, 2023

John F. Knack 63 of Winterville, GA, passed away November 25, 2023. He was the son of the late, Marjorie Labarr Knack. Mr. Knack was a member of Cornerstone Church. A Memorial service will take place at Cornerstone Church on Wednesday at 3:00 pm with Pastor Steve Stringham officiating. The family will visit at the church from 2:00 pm...