Jun 27, 2020

Lawrence Homer Chasteen, Jr., cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 78.

Born in Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Lawrence Homer Chasteen, Sr. and Evelyn Wheless Chasteen. Mr. Chasteen was a talented musician and pianist and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of...

Jun 26, 2020

Peter Calabrese Jr. died at his home in Winder, GA, Friday, 06/26/2020, following a short illness. He had lived in the Athens, Georgia area for 32 years.

Born 04/24/1938 –Leetonia Ohio Son of the late, Peter and Catherine Guido Calabrese.

He was known by many as, Pete, but as Petey or Pop-Pop to his family...

Jun 26, 2020

Joann James Beusse, age 88, passed away Friday June 26th, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County she was the daughter of the late Earl Watson and Lettie Mae Hilley James and was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Jesse Quinton Beusse.

She served for many years as a kindergarten teacher’s aide...

Jun 25, 2020

Paul Aaron Poss, Sr., 72, of Colbert, Georgia passed away on June 25, 2020. Born on August 12, 1949 in Georgia, he was the son of the late Ernest Poss and Pennie Craft Poss.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Junior Poss.

Survivors include four children, Pennie Poss,Jackson...

Jun 25, 2020

Johnnie W. Morgan, 64, of Hampton, Georgia passed away on June 25, 2020. Born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 6, 1956, he was the son of Gladys "Glady" Morgan and the late DJ Morgan.

Johnnie was a mechanic who loved rebuilding old cars and collecting antiques in his spare time.

Survivors include his mother, Gladys...

Jun 25, 2020

Edna Elaine Giles, 69, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Albert Benton and Lila Mae Ricketts Benton.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin James “Butch” Giles, second husband, Gerald Walker and son: Marvin James Giles, Jr.

Survivors include...

Jun 24, 2020

Stephen Russell Ryan, 74, husband of the late Anna Sue Ryan, died June 24, 2020. Born in Oswego, Indiana, he was the son of the late Eugene Ryan and Janice Helvey Ryan. He was a graduate of Leesburg High School in Leesburg, IN.  Mr. Ryan was a machinist by trade and retired as a Quality Assurance Manager. He was...

Jun 23, 2020

Mr. Joe Damon Lasseter, age 75 of Watkinsville Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Joe was born in 1945 in Baxley, the son of Allene and Dan Lasseter.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Lasseter, daughters, Jodie Tucker (Alex), Megan Lasseter, his son, Jace Lasseter (Alice) and brother, Reggie Lasseter. He has nine grandchildren who...

Jun 22, 2020

Eileen W. Sapera of Athens passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, June 22, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hylet H. and Florence Knoker Wattigny.

Born in New Orleans, LA, January 20, 1943, Eileen prided herself on being a Navy wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher.  She graduated from Fortier High...

Jun 22, 2020

Ardyn Ronald Dempsey, Jr., aged 77, of Colbert, Georgia, formally of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away in his home with his loving family at his bedside on June 22, 2020, after courageously battling complications from chronic kidney disease and pneumonia. He was born in Battle Creek on September 26, 1942 and was a 1960 graduate of Harper Creek High...

Jun 20, 2020

Mary Lou McDaniel Reynolds, 72, of Bishop, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, Bennie A. Reynolds; her son, Tony A. Reynolds; her brother, Tom McDaniel; her granddaughter, Krystal N. Reynolds; and great-grandson Shane G. Reese.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at Oconee Memorial Park...

Jun 18, 2020

Audrey W. Montevideo, 93, of Athens,Ga., and long time resident of Anna Maria, Fl., passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Born on November 19, 1926 in  Muskegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Tena V. Weersing and Benjamin J. Weersing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers....

Jun 17, 2020

Jack Merritt Sink May 23, 1929 – June 17, 2020

Jack Merritt Sink went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. A son of the late Sam Sink and Ladosca Clay Sink, he was born in Mount Hope, West Virginia. He was married to Jo Ella Nuckols on June 11, 1955, and they recently...

Jun 17, 2020

Victoria stepped into Heaven and met Jesus face to face Wednesday, June 17, 2020.  She was born in Athens, GA, September 8, 1987 to Randy and Debbie Vaughn.

She is survived by her parents, sons Cohen Rand Farmer and Emerson Monroe Farmer, sister Katherine (Spencer) Crane, grandfather Benjamin C. Vaughn (Athens, GA), her beloved Pete Retlzaff, nephews...

Jun 16, 2020

Robert Darrell Berrong, 76, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born in Watkinsville, GA he was the son of the late Cardell Berrong and Bertha Evans Berrong and brother to the late James Berrong and Martha Berrong McCoy.  Darrell had worked at Bells and Ingles Grocery Stores in the produce department and was a musician. He survived by his sons:...

Jun 16, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Gamblin of Watkinsville, GA, went to be with his LORD on June 16, 2020. Tony was born to Elizabeth and Herman Gamblin on January 6, 1958 in Winder, GA. Tony was co-owner of B&H Foods, Lawrenceville, and later owned and operated T&G Boat Sales and Service in Winder. He currently owned T&G Technical Services.

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Jun 16, 2020

Mr. Waggoner was born in Colbert, Georgia on October 24, 1935, son of the late James Kenneth and Gladys Norman Waggoner. He was a graduate of Colbert High School Class of 1953 and served two tours in the United States Army.  Mr. Waggoner served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by serving others.  He faithfully attended Word of Life...

Jun 16, 2020

Mr. Jack Darrell Fortson (Retired Sheriff Madison County GA. 1973---1996), 87, of Colbert, GA, passed away peacefully in his home, on June 16, 2020 after battling lung cancer.

He was born in Madison County, July 27, 1932, son of the late Tom Ed Fortson and Lois McConnell Fortson.  He is survived by his two sons, Roger D....

Jun 13, 2020

Kenneth Eugene Lamson, 67, husband of Nina Lamson, died Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Born in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of the late John Calvin Lamson and Aileen Buckley Lamson.  Ken had worked at the University of Georgia, Georgia Center as a Baker and was a member of St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church. He served...

Jun 13, 2020

Peggy Joyce Ward, 78, of Bogart passed away on June 13, 2020. Born on July 9, 1941 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Miller and John David Anchors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Robert Ward; a son, Patrick James Ward; three sisters; and three...