Aug 9, 2020

Hubert Joseph “Joe” Sykora, Sr., 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 9, 2020.

A native of Houston, TX, Joe was adopted into the Sykora family in 1974 when he was preceded in death by his biological parents. He graduated in 1978 from Cy-Fair High School in Houston.

Joe dedicated his...

Aug 9, 2020

Ty Cobb Hardigree died August 9, 2020. He was born on December 10, 1925 as the third of seven children on a farm during the depression. Because he was premature and weighed about two pounds, the doctor did not expect him to live through the night, but with help from his grandmother, a shoe box and a wood stove,...

Aug 8, 2020

Ralph William Nunn, Sr., cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 71.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Ralph Brown Nunn and Menter Graham Nunn. Mr. Nunn attended Mullins High School in Mullins, South Carolina and was a member of Nichols Baptist Church. He...

Aug 7, 2020

Jerry Franklin Peterman, Sr.

Mr. Jerry F. Peterman, Sr. age 81, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 7, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Peterman was born on May 3, 1939 in Stephens, GA to the late Ben W. and Vernon Cramer Peterman.  He was employed by Dixie Wood, Inc. for most of...

Aug 6, 2020

Gloria Evelyn Granberry, 77, died Thursday, August 6, 2020. Born in Batesville, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Marion Lucius Tyner and Nora Evelyn Chance Tyner and sister to the late Marion Annette Tyner.  She retired from Baker and Taylor as a Copy Cataloger.  Survivors include her three children: Lauren G. Holcomb, Michael J. Granberry, and Matthew...

Aug 6, 2020

Elaine Burkhalter Nelms, 65, wife of William "Bill" Howell Nelms, Jr., died August 6, 2020. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Eulene Leachman Burkhalter. Elaine was a homemaker and member of Gilead Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her husband include three children: Marion (Lorrie) Hammes, Evan Veale and Cassy (Jeff Smith) Nelms;...

Aug 5, 2020

Frank Ellsworth Lusk, Jr., 79, of Athens, GA passed away on August 5, 2020. Born on January 11, 1941 in Charleroi, PA he was the son of the late Frank Ellsworth Lusk, Sr. and Madeline Campbell. He was raised in Monongahela, PA and graduated from Bentleyville High School in 1958.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Aug 4, 2020

Leslie Dale Allen, 62, of Winterville, died on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Born in Eatonton to the late Leslie Albert Allen and Janelle Ellis Allen Dalton, Dale served his country in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer.  He later served his local community as Deputy Sheriff and more recently as Chief Probation Officer for Athens-Clarke...

Aug 3, 2020

Syble Toney Norris 87, of Athens, passed away August 3, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Stacey Jack & Lillian Coile Toney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Leonard Norris; brother, Stacey Jack Toney, Jr. She was retired from General Times and worked part time for Home Instead Senior Care until the birth...

Aug 3, 2020

Nicolas Frederick Gensinger, 29, husband of Andrea Seaward Gensinger, died Monday, August 3, 2020. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of Thomas Henry Gensinger of Las Vegas, NV and the late Veronica Nell Adams. Nick was a graduate of North Oconee High School and had attended the University of North Georgia.  He was currently working for Unique...

Aug 3, 2020

Connie Abigail Miller, 54, of Watkinsville, Georgia, died on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was the daughter of William Kelley and late Katie Kelley (Shelton). Connie was also proceeded in death by her sister, Susie Greene. She is survived by her spouse, David Miller, children, Kristen Fouche (Brandon), Nicholas Miller (Cheyenne), and Cassie Wood (Casey), grandchildren, Bentley, Hudson, Lily,...

Aug 2, 2020

Bobbie Jean Austin, 77, died Sunday, August 2, 2020. Born in Walhalla, SC, Mrs. Austin was the daughter of the late Robert Louis Sims and Pearl Gladys Barnett Sims.  She retired from Athens Regional Medical Center as a nurse.  Bobbie’s true passion was being an Artist and she was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree...

Aug 1, 2020

Donald Hoyt Dodd, 85, of Bogart, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Born in Oconee County to the late William Hoyt Dodd and Eunice Terry Dodd, Donald served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He opened Children’s Wear Outlet in Athens in 1966 and operated it until his retirement in 2000.

Along with his...

Jul 31, 2020

Harrell Gustave Canning, Jr., 75, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Cumming, Georgia.  He was born on December 3, 1944 in Athens, Georgia to Harrell Gustave and Mary Alice (Whitehead) Canning, and was raised on his Father’s farm in East Clarke County, on Cherokee Road.

Harrell graduated from Athens High School...

Jul 31, 2020

Born the son of a farmer, Jodie S. Patton, Sr. and the former Jesse Lou Lee, on February 26, 1941 Jodie S. Patton, Jr. grew up in rural northern Oconee Co.  He graduated from Oconee Co High School 1959. He is survived by his bride of 58 years the former Henrietta Edwards.  Also, surviving are two children Judy Ann...

Jul 30, 2020

Anna Jean Trost Williams, 91 died July 30, 2020.

A native of Greenville, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late George Franklin Trost and Leona Elizabeth McDonald Trost. Anna Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Henry Williams, Jr.

Anna Jean was a true pioneer with a adventurous spirit...

Jul 27, 2020

Michael Brantly Short

Mike Short, 61 peacefully passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home in Stephens, GA.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Sanders Short, daughters, Teena and Tiffani Short (mother – Kim Patton Jones); brother, Randy(Terri)Short; sister, Dana Short Shannon and his beloved nieces, Lacey Short Coffeen, Chassity(Tanner)Short Hamilton, Danni...

Jul 27, 2020

Kaylee Brooke Frantz, 20, died Monday, July 27, 2020. Born in Gwinnett, she was the daughter of Gary and Shari Frantz of Statham.  Kaylee was a student at Athens Technical College and worked at the Traveling Hobo in Watkinsville.   She is also survived by her brothers; Kole and Kannon Frantz; uncles: Johnny (Joanne) Frantz; Scotty (Mary) Frantz; aunts: Traci...

Jul 27, 2020

Alice Faye Kesler, 77, of Athens, died on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Born in Crawford to Mike Grimes and Beatrice Lucas Grimes, Faye worked as a seamstress for Athens-area textile mills before working for Raffinati Men’s Apparel, which she retired from after 37 years. Faye was a member of Southside Church, and anyone who met her knew...

Jul 25, 2020

Joe Cooper (aka:Tommy Sawyer) 55 of Colbert, GA passed away on July 25th 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother Hazel Beatrice Adams & his father Roy Cleveland Cooper. Joe was a hard working man,  loving husband, father,  & grandpa. He made a living driving a truck for many years & in his leisure time he loved...