OBITUARIES

Sep 28, 2021

John "Jack" Schuyler Beach passed away peacefully at home on September 28 at the age of 91.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha, their three children Christopher (Nancy Goroff) Beach, Bly (Kevin) Hartley and Alison (David Jaeger) Beach and four grandchildren: Charles and Tom Beach, and Andrew and Eliza Jaeger.

Jack...

Sep 28, 2021

Our beloved Heather Brooke Jenkins, 45, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s hospital in Athens, Ga on September 28, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 26, 1975 in Athens to James and Susan Mason. Heather resided in Madison county most of her life until she moved to Barrow county in 2017. Heather is survived...

Sep 27, 2021

Angela G. Williford, 56, died Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Winder, GA, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt Gene Williford and Martha Lee McElhannon Williford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: James Elvis Williford; sister: Pamela Ann Williford and nephew Cody Williford. Angela was a member of Stevens Grove...

Sep 27, 2021

Shelby Jean (Edwards) Bathe peacefully entered into eternal rest with the Lord on September 27, 2021.

She was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Curles; her step-father, Oliver Curles; her father, Charles Otha Edwards; her sister, Shirley Murphy and her son, Brian Keith Bathe.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Paul Timothy Bathe;...

Sep 27, 2021

Talmadge Johnson Hall, 87, died September 27, 2021.

Born November 18, 1933 in Madison County, GA, Talmadge was a son of the late Eunice Parham and Herbert Johnson Hall.

Talmadge graduated from Royston High School in 1951 and served two years in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Following service to his country,...

Sep 26, 2021

Wilma Delores Dixon, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 26, 2021 after a long battle with COPD. She was born June 18, 1938 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Bill and Daisy Crye. She was married to Jack T. Dixon on August 5, 1960 in San Francisco, California. Jack preceded her in death in November 2006....

Sep 26, 2021

Carolyn Jean Bennett, 51, wife of Steven Howard Lang, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born in Lakeland, FL, Jean was a graduate of Georgia Southern and had worked at Oconee County High School as a Guidance Counselor since 1999. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her parents: Don and Becky Bennett; daughter: Ashleigh Lang; brother: Daniel...

Sep 25, 2021

Lester Taylor “Boy Blue” Smith, 87, of Comer, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

Born in Carlton, he was a son of the late Cody Keys Smith and Maude Mathews Smith. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served in the Korean Conflict. He worked for Puritan Granite Company for over 40...

Sep 24, 2021

Mrs. Sherry Zee Zee Beeland. Mrs. Beeland was born on April 8,1969 in Augusta Georgia. Preceded by her mother Leila Annette Prince of Lincolnton GA. Her Father John Prince of Augusta GA, Mrs. Beeland was a young 52 years of age when she passed away peacefully in the home of a family friend. She's survived by her husband of...

Sep 24, 2021

Sammy Lee Walker, 73, of Danielsville, died on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Born in Gainesville, he was a son of the late James Benton and Olene “Jo” Adams Benton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Samuel Gary Walker.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Carol Walker; son,...

Sep 23, 2021

Barbara Jean Cannon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 79.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Hall and Ludie Belle Alford Hall. Mrs. Cannon enjoyed camping and fishing. She also loved baking, reading and working in her garden. Mrs. Cannon was...

Sep 23, 2021

A.C. Kelley, Jr. 89, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Born and raised in the Cumming and Dawsonville area, A.C. was the son of the late A.C. Kelley, Sr. and Kate Bottoms Kelley. He graduated in the class of 1949 from Dawson County High School. A.C. served his country as a Corporal in the...

Sep 22, 2021

Douglas Peden Griffin, of Athens, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 22 after a lengthy illness. While we are bereft, we know that his soul and salvation rests in the hands of his Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his father, William E. "Billy" Griffin, mother,...

Sep 22, 2021

Ronald Malcus James 70 of Athens, GA, passed away September 22, 2021. He was the son of the late, Garfield & Jacqueline James. Ronald grew up in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Athens when he was 44.

Funeral services are Monday, September 27, 2021, 12:00 pm at St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Anthony Salzman officiating....

Sep 20, 2021

Michael Todd Denton, 57, of Athens, died September 20, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional.

He was a son of Joyce Denton Register Irby of Athens and the late Edward Denton, Jr.

Todd grew up in Oconee County, Georgia, and moved to Athens, Georgia when he was 20. He started his career with Oconee County Sheriff’s...

Sep 20, 2021

Bobbie June Andrews, 89, wife of the late Luther Vernon Andrews, died Monday, September 20, 2021. Born in Bogart, she was the daughter of the late Dock William Thomas and Daisy Whitehead Thomas. She was a homemaker and a Y-Mom. Survivors include her three sons: Billy (Ginger) Andrews of Bogart, Scottie (Linda) Andrews of Watkinsville and Lane (Janet) Andrews...

Sep 20, 2021

Myron Arnold Johnson, 80, of Hull, died on Monday, September 20, 2021.

Born in Oswego, NY to the late Myron Henry Johnson and Jeanette DeLong Johnson, Myron worked most of his life as a business agent for trade unions, a job that he loved. He and his family moved to the Athens area in 2015. He was...

Sep 19, 2021

Lillian G. Hammond, 95, of Athens passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born on June 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Linzie E. Elder and Jessie Mae Tiller Elder.

Lillian was a lifelong resident of Athens. She retired as a cashier from Roses after many years and later began working in the Daycare...

Sep 17, 2021

Permealia Kathleen Cooner, or “Poopsie” to everyone that loved her was born on November 1, 1933 and died on September 17, 2021.

She was an amazing woman that loved family, tradition, and cooking. She had a rose garden in Florida but came to love the simple Dog-Wood Flowers of Georgia.

She was the wife of...

Sep 17, 2021

Marion Scott died on September 17, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. She was 95 years old. Marion was born in the industrial city of Lawrence, MA. Her mother had immigrated there from Scotland as a very young girl, and her father’s family was from Newfoundland.

Like many immigrants then and now, her parents were hard working and entrepreneurial,...