Nov 28, 2024

Linda Adair Gaines passed away peacefully at her home on November 28, 2024 with her faithful Molly by her side at the age of 85. She was the daughter of the late James Waltman and Elizabeth Shaw Webb.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her life was dedicated to her family. She had a joy for live helping...

Nov 27, 2024

Mrs. Sara Lord Brown,72, of Colbert entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 27, 2024. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. Lord and Inez Booth Lord, a brother, Robert Lord, Jr., and a stepmother, Margaret Lord.

Sara is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Freddie L. Brown. She is also survived by three...

Nov 26, 2024

Ruth Oneta Paul Nation, age 93 of Crawford, Ga. turned the final page in the chapter of her earthly life and began the glorious eternal chapter of life with her Lord and Savior as she passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2024.

A native of Oglethorpe County, Oneta was born on October 9, 1931 to the late Deward...

Nov 26, 2024

Felix Patman Graham, Jr. (Pat) passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2024. Pat was 75 years old and until recently he was a lifetime resident of Madison County, Georgia, the place he loved to call “home.” 

Pat was predeceased by both his parents, Felix P. Graham, Sr. and Sue Gordon Graham. He is survived by: his two sisters, Felice...

Nov 24, 2024

Nov 24, 2024

Ronald Neislar

Born November 23, 1941 Ron Neislar departed this life November 24, 2024. Ron succumbed to heart disease. He was born to Ranie William and Jeanet Collette Neislar in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ron spoke fondly of his childhood and childhood friends in Fort Smith.

Following an undergraduate degree from University of Arkansas and a Master of City Planning degree from Georgia...

Nov 24, 2024

Ina Claire Queen Cook (93) passed peacefully on November 24, 2024. Born December 15, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ina Elizabeth Summerour and Emory Lee Queen. Ina Claire grew up in the community of Between, Georgia, where she met and later married her life-long sweetheart, John Washington Cook, on July 1, 1951, at New Hope Methodist Church....

Nov 23, 2024

Alice A. Shotick, age 101, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 23, 2024. She passed peacefully in her Watkinsville, Ga., home where she had resided for 64 years.

Alice was born on Nov. 13, 1923, in Germany Valley, Huntingdon County, Pa., to Horace R. (Harry) and Olive Runk Scott. Her parents, sisters Erma Stephens, Marie Smith, Edith...

Nov 23, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gregory Keith Beard, 58, of Danielsville, Georgia, who left us on November 23, 2024. Born on April 30, 1966, to Garland Andrew Beard and Margie Nell Dalton Fitzpatrick, Greg touched the lives of many people.

Greg is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Janet (Kinney) Beard, of Danielsville; his caring mother, Margie...

Nov 22, 2024

Eva Jane Stephenson, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on November 22, 2024. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Phillip H. Rickman and Lena Swaim Rickman. She is survived by her loving husband, James A. “Jim” Stephenson, their three children: Cheryl Wunsch, Susan (Rafe) Magar and Jim (Susan Lisa) Stephenson, five grandchildren, and nine...

Nov 22, 2024

Jack Bowen, 80, of Hull, passed away on November 22, 2024. Born on November 21, 1944, he was the son of the late William Vernon Bowen and Fannie May Massey Bowen.

Jack was an Evangelist preacher for many years, attending Lighthouse Church of God in Athens. He served in the United States Army and retired from Westinghouse Corp. after 32 years...

Nov 22, 2024

Mr. Jack Nelson Harris, age 88 of Athens, Georgia, beloved husband of 65 years to Magdalene Harris, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2024. Mr. Harris was born in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of the late George W. Harris and late Lena Mae Suits. In addition, Mr. Harris is preceded by his sisters, Ann Jones and Sandra Deppe. 

After graduating...

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Nell Wilson Trent’s chariot came to take her home to be with her precious sister, mother and father and her dearest friends on Nov. 21, 2024 at her home in Athens, GA. Her life of great adventures began in Newport, AR on May 22, 1945. Born to the most kind and gracious people, Morris and Mary Alice Wilson, Mary...

Nov 21, 2024

Richard (Dick) Pepper passed away peacefully in his sleep the evening of Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Presbyterian Village Athens while in skilled nursing. He was 88 years old. During the day he was surrounded by loving family and friends.

Memorial service is December 8, 2024 at Smoke Rise Baptist Church 2:00 pm. The family will visit at the church from...

Nov 21, 2024

Samuel Herburt “Sammy” Mann, 77, died on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born in Bogart, GA, he was the son of the late Frank and Florena Mann and father to the late Travis Herbert Mann. Sammy worked in HVAC repair and installation until his retirement. Survivors include two daughters: Tracy Mann Shaw and Teresa (Lamar) Wise; brothers: Joseph (Christie) Mann and Butch...

Nov 20, 2024

Charles “David” Labbo passed away peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia, on November 20, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. 

 Born in Newport, Rhode Island in 1945 to US military parents, David frequently relocated between bases with his family, also living in Japan, Puerto Rico, Montana, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Texas, where...

Nov 20, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Rosiland Suzanne Hart, 78, died on November 20, 2024. Born in Quitman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Franklin Hart, Sr. and Carrie Davis Hart. Mrs. Hart worked as a real estate agent in Florida and South Georgia and was the owner of Norton Advertising as an advertising agent. While living in Destin, FL, she attended church...

Nov 20, 2024

Matthew Joseph Shock, 46, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. A resident of Georgia and successful real estate entrepreneur, Matthew was born in Townson, Maryland, to Steven Irvin (Gena) Shock and Gloria Shock (Neil) Thomas.

 A graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Matthew built a successful career as a Real Estate Investor and...

Nov 17, 2024

John Robert Manning 38 of Bogart, GA, passed away November 17, 2024. He was the son of Mark S. & Janet Manning. He was preceded by his paternal grandmother, Martha S. Manning, and maternal grandmother, Josephine F. Cook.

Funeral Services are Friday, November 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Oconee Chapel 2370 Hwy 53, Watkinsville, GA 30677. The family will visit...