Feb 11, 2020

THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MR. POTTS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND MAY BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

John Boyden Potts, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Banner Elk, North Carolina on October 17, 1938, to Beulah and Gurney Potts.  He graduated from Clinton High...

Feb 11, 2020

Richard ‘Harold’ Hall, 85, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away Tues., Feb. 11, 2020 following a battle with Alzheimer’s. Harold was born to James William (Bill) Hall and Eula Kirkland Hall at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Nov. 24, 1934. He attended Hapeville High School where he was active in track, football and was student body president his senior year. After...

Feb 11, 2020

James Brian Miller, 61, of Monroe, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Born in Atlanta, he was the son of James “JB” Miller and Opal Teet Miller. Mr. Miller had a passion for music and guitars and was the music director at New Life Ministries for many years. He was an avid collector of Hot Wheels and enjoyed...

Feb 10, 2020

Jannifer Grace Aaron Upchurch passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday February 10, 2020 at around 11 am. Born in Oglethorpe County, on January 18, 1946, Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Aaron and Grace Kenney Aaron and one brother, Joe Aaron. Jan was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from the...

Feb 8, 2020

Olivia Chamblee Wright died in High Shoals, GA on February 8, 2020. Mavis Olivia Chamblee was born on August 25, 1931, to Lavinia and John Chamblee, in Choctaw Co., MS. In 1951, Libby graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She served as a librarian for schools across Georgia and Truett McConnell College. She and her husband, William Wright...

Feb 7, 2020

Melody Ann Hynes, 58, died Friday, February 7, 2020. Born in Athens, GA she was the daughter of Forrest and Billie Hines of Winterville.  She worked in the health care as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital and Athens Regional Medical Center. Melody was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan.

Survivors in addition to her parents include two...

Feb 7, 2020

Virginia Sue (Jinx) Rosemond Baldwin was born January 6, 1929 in Hillsborough, N.C.   She died at home on February 7, 2020 with her family beside her.

She was predeceased by her parents, James Leonard Rosemond and Sybil Walker Rosemond.  She was also predeceased by her brothers Robert Leonard Rosemond, Clarence Edward Rosemond, and Kenneth Walker Rosemond, and...

Feb 7, 2020

Faye Coker Kellar, 78, of Watkinsville was called home to her Lord and Savior Friday, February 7, 2020.

A lifelong resident of the Mars Hill community of Oconee County, and member of Mars Hill Baptist Church since childhood, Faye was the daughter of Carl and Doris Coker of Watkinsville, and wife of William Norman Kellar, Jr, (“Bill”)...

Feb 6, 2020

Susan Adele Sullivan 70 of Athens passed away on February 6, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, John and Charlotte Sullivan.

A Memorial service will be Tuesday, February 11, 2020 11:00 am at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel with Rev. Mr. Jim Gaudin officiating.

Survivors include Companion, Mark Secrist; brother, Todd Sitomer; sister,...

Feb 6, 2020

Sylvia King Paul, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 77. Born in Elberton, she was a daughter of the late Roy Franklin King and Sara Nell Moore King. Mrs. Paul was a member of Carlton Baptist Church and most importantly, she loved her family. In addition to her...

Feb 5, 2020

Milton Anthony “Tony” Spratlin, Sr., husband of Celia Epps Spratlin, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Harry Brant Spratlin and Thelma Harden Adcock. Tony was the Co-Owner of S & S Management Company.  He loved hunting and fished in Master Bass Tournaments from 1992 until 2003.  He was an...

Feb 4, 2020

Shawn Calloway, 58, of Winterville, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

Born in Athens to the late Frank Thornton and Betty Faulkner Thornton, Shawn grew up in Center and graduated from Commerce High School. She attended Grove Chapel Holiness Church and retired from the University of Georgia Chemistry Department.

Shawn is survived by her husband,...

Feb 3, 2020

Lee Holloway Hatmaker, 97, died peacefully at home on February 3, 2020.  She was born on December 5, 1922 in Coweta County, Georgia, the daughter of James Gordon and Ada Hull Holloway and the fourth of five siblings.  She attended Newnan High School and moved to Atlanta to attend the Atlanta School of Commerce and Georgia State University, known...

Feb 3, 2020

On February 3, 2020, Sherri Maria Thomas at the age of 55, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of C.H. "Hot" Thomas and Mary Hannah Thomas. Sherri graduated from Oconee County High School and was involved in many sports. She was a member of Watkinsville First Christian Church....

Feb 2, 2020

Eugene Roger Huck – Jan. 24, 1928 – Feb. 2, 2020

Our beloved dad, Eugene R. Huck, always loved a good palindrome, so when he died on 02-02-2020, it seemed only fitting – a day that will go down in history. His children, Jon, Susan, Julie and Ben, celebrated his 92nd birthday with him on Jan. 24....

Feb 2, 2020

William Leroy “Bill” Tilley, 84, died Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Born in Bassett, VA, he was the son of the late James Lee Tilley and Edna Ruth Joyce Tilley.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter Revonda Leigh Rowland and sisters: Christine Hundley, Crystal Joyce and Elsie Joyce. Bill served in the US Army during...

Jan 31, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Frances (Thornton) Zimmerman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 30, 2020

Arthur Roy Parnell, 83, died January 30, 2020.

The son of the late Arthur R. and Christine Lloyd Parnell, Roy was a true patriot, having served in the United States Air Force. He was retired after many dedicated years of service at Georgia Square Mall and was a member of Christian Life Worship Center.

He...

Jan 28, 2020

June Brice Cawthon, 96, died January 28, 2020. Born in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Lee and Ida McKinley Brice.  She was married to J. Marvin Cawthon in 1956.  She was a graduate of Berea College and Emory University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Librarianship.  She was a school librarian in Kentucky,...

Jan 28, 2020

Sarah Garrett Moore was born September 29, 1923 in Hope Hull, Alabama. She died peacefully at age 96, following loving hospice care at Talmadge Terrace in Athens, Georgia.

She was the youngest of six children born to Corinthia Mitchell Garrett and Alexander Reid Garrett. She received the nickname “Tweet” and grew up on a farm, attended Pintlala...