Dec 20, 2020

Bobbie Birchmore Gaissert (Means), 103, passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2020.

She was born and lived most of her working life in Comer, Georgia where she was an active member of Comer United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years.  She was known for her quick...

Dec 19, 2020

Steven David Cox, 67, of Athens, Georgia passed away on December 19, 2020 after a brave bout with cancer.

Steve was born to Christine and Ernest Cox in Atlanta, GA. He is predeceased by his parents and only brother Charles. Steve will be laid to rest beside his parents at Decatur Cemetery.

Steve was an...

Dec 19, 2020

LaVerne Swords Kirk, 92, passed away on December 19, 2020 in Athens, GA.

Blessed are those who die in the LORD. They are blessed indeed, for they will rest from all their toils and trials; for their good deeds follow them. (Rev. 14:13)

LaVerne was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Samuel...

Dec 18, 2020

Richard L. “Dick” Smith died on December 18, 2020, at the age of 80 after an over six-year struggle with Primary Progressive Aphasia.  Dick will be lovingly remembered by Marilynn, his wife of a day short of 55 years; by their sons Charles (Lisa) and Michael (Jennifer); by his sister Beverly Burgess and brother Nelson Henderson in Michigan.  He...

Dec 18, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Mercer, 88, became a beautiful angel in heaven when she passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020. She was the beloved daughter, and one of ten children, of the late Ernest and Eula Austin. Born and raised in Mangham, Louisiana she lived in Watkinsville, Georgia most of her adult life.

She is survived by her...

Dec 18, 2020

Virginia White Galloway passed away on Dec, 18 at the age of 95. Virginia was a resident of Marchbanks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Anderson, SC.  She had been a resident there since September and had previously been a resident of The Clary Care Center in Toccoa, GA.  Virginia lived in Athens, GA from 1970 until she moved...

Dec 17, 2020

Blanton Dove, Sr., 91, of Athens, Georgia passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020. Born in Royston, Georgia on October 5, 1929, Blanton grew up in depression-era Athens. Throughout his life, he often reminisced of time spent with his father working on their farm, fixing up cars, and trading mules during the 30’s and 40’s.

Blanton met...

Dec 17, 2020

Claire Craven Brown, 66, of Athens, Georgia was welcomed into Heaven on December 17, 2020. After a long, courageous battle with cancer and complications from a bone marrow transplant, she is finally healed and made new.

Born in Villa Rica, Georgia, she was a beloved daughter of the late A.B and Frances Grizzard Craven.  Upon graduating from...

Dec 17, 2020

John Edward Zelley, 60, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Mr. Zelley was a son of Anne Lewis Zelley and the late Richard Noel Zelley. He loved pugs and enjoyed arts and crafts. Mr. Zelley graduated from the University of Georgia and worked for over 20 years at Publix. He was a longtime member...

Dec 17, 2020

William “Bill” Edward Fleeman, 83, of Hull, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Born in Clarke County to the late Charlie Harry Fleeman and Willie Mae Sanders Fleeman, Bill graduated from University of Georgia High in 1955. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Georgia and later attended...

Dec 17, 2020

William Herbert  Logan, 90, of Athens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17,2020.

He was born December 15, 1930, to the late Ferd and Lilly Logan.  After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1948, he began working as a carpenter.  He was a founding partner of Logan Brothers Construction.  After...

Dec 16, 2020

Ellen Louise Speck Stoll was released from her human bonds and passed into the arms of her Lord on December 16th, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her parents Stephen Johnson Speck and Dorothy Jane Harvey Speck. She is survived by her husband, Kevin John Stoll, and three children; Carrie Beth Stoll Finney (Jeffrey Finney), Michael Travis Stoll...

Dec 15, 2020

Melissa Diane Martin, 57, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of Linda Miller (Tommy) Robinson and the late Charles E. Martin.  Mrs. Martin had worked at Papas Pizza in Crawford for 10 years.

Survivors in addition to her mother and step father include four children: Robbie (Linda) Girman, Crystal (Derek) Shelton,...

Dec 15, 2020

Cheryl Wittenberg, 72, of Danielsville, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Jack and Alma Russell, Cheryl lived in Georgia for over thirty years. She worked at both St. Mary’s Hospital and Athens Regional Medical Center. She was a very loving woman and a mother to all.

Along with her...

Dec 15, 2020

Harold Andrew Huff, 92, of Eatonton, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Born in Oconee County, he was a son of the late Eli M. Huff and Mary Inez Hardy Huff. Mr. Huff was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II. He owned and operated Huff Wrecker Service, was a...

Dec 14, 2020

Walter Bruce McRae passed away at home on December 14, 2020, surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1940, in Jordan, Montana, to Jack and Mary (Kerr) McRae and spent his early years on his family’s sheep ranch. He and his twin sister Jackcee were the youngest of eight siblings. Both of...

Dec 13, 2020

Reverend Bobby Gene “B.G.” Miller, Sr., 84, husband of nearly 69 years to Pearl Yvonne Miller, died Sunday, December 13, 2020. Born in Risco, MO, he was the son of the late Reverend Cecil Arthur Miller and Eva Elizabeth Fowler Miller.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Virginia Killian, Geraldine...

Dec 13, 2020

Betty Sue Elizabeth Smith Moseley, 79, of Danielsville, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Franklin Moseley, Sr.; her parents, Hoke Smith and Estelle Carithers Smith; and her brother, Bobby Ray Smith. Betty is survived by her son, Frank (Donna) Moseley and granddaughter Cynthia Beth Moseley.

Funeral...

Dec 12, 2020

Jimmy Malcom Adcock, 85, of Bogart passed away on December 12, 2020. Born on March 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Annie Ruth Malcom and James Lewis Adcock.

Jimmy was a veteran of the United States Army and loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Dec 11, 2020

Paul Overton Woodworth, 74, husband of Emily Rebecca (Becky) Fambrough Woodworth, entered his heavenly home on December 11, 2020. Born in Tampa, FL, Paul lived all of his life in Oconee County.  He was preceded in death by his parents; Willis Horace Woodworth and Sara Stovall Woodworth; brothers: Willis Horace “Bill” Woodworth, III and Rev. James W. “Jimmy” Woodworth....