OBITUARIES

Sep 6, 2020

Cathy Smith Bryant, 66, of Watkinsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle against cancer.

Born in Athens, GA on December 26, 1953 to the late James Oscar Smith and Agnes Pledger Smith, Cathy was a lifelong resident of Athens until she moved to Watkinsville with her daughter...

Sep 5, 2020

Roxann “Roxi” Dean passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Roxi was daughter of David and Linda Dean of Watkinsville Ga. She is survived by her Sister and brother in law, Dana and Ted Gibson, of Suwanee GA and niece Chase Gibson of Johns Creek and Avery Gibson of Athens.

Roxi’s heart belonged to Clemson and she...

Sep 5, 2020

Brenda Jo Wilbanks, 76, wife of William O. Wilbanks, Sr., died Saturday, September 5, 2020. Born in Albany, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Snow and Sara Gaines Wade.  IN addition to her husband, survivors include five sons: Darren Scarborough, William Wilbanks, Jr., Raymond Wilbanks, Michael Wilbanks and Lucas Wilbanks; brother: Ron Snow, fifteen grandchildren: Jimmy,...

Sep 4, 2020

Constance Schley Ashford Wright of Athens and Atlanta Georgia passed away peacefully in her sleep on September, 4th at the age of 95. She was the daughter of  Constance Schley Ashford and Clinton Alexander Ashford, born on July 9, 1925 and lived in their family estate, Ashford Manor in  Watkinsville Georgia. She had two sisters, Virginia Elliott and Vivian...

Sep 4, 2020

Alice Davis Paul, 91, of Athens passed away on September 4, 2020. Born on December 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Davis and Martha Fincher Davis. Alice was known to her family as being a Bible scholar and was a long time member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Whether it be volunteering or teaching children’s...

Sep 4, 2020

Paul Kenneth Vaughn, 51, husband of 31 years to Sebrina Pruitt Vaughn, died Friday, September 4, 2020. Born in Hartwell, GA, he was the son of Kenneth Harold Vaughn and Illa Aldrich Vaughn.  Mr. Vaughn worked for J.M. Huber as a maintenance mechanic and was a member of Restoration Apostolic Church.  Survivors in addition to his wife and parents...

Sep 3, 2020

Eugene Vandiver “Gene” Alewine, 82, husband of 64 years to Shirley Welch Alewine, died Thursday, September 3, 2020. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Andrew J. Alewine and Allie Lou Human Alewine. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his daughter: Dreita Lynn Alewine and sister Beverly Alewine Butler.  Gene...

Sep 1, 2020

David Alan Nixon, 71, of Athens Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.   He graduated from Morris Hills High School, Rockaway, NJ in 1968 and started traveling around the United States.  He lived in Georgia and New Jersey for the last 23 years.    He worked in a variety of jobs most recently...

Sep 1, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Conita Bagby Palmer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 31, 2020

Mr. Hardy Eugene Darley, 80, of Watkinsville, died August 31 in Athens. Born in Ocee, Fl., he had lived in Oconee County for the past fifty two years.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years Mrs. Viola Jean Darley, two sons Clayton and Jeff, and daughter Paula, brother Wallace and five grandchildren. Eugene retired from Athens Clark...

Aug 30, 2020

Ryan Thomas Burgess, 28, of Bogart passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Born on August 22, 1992 in Athens, Georgia, he was the son of Charles Burgess and the late Tina Jackson Burgess. Ryan was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family unconditionally and was always there to support them. He was a Certified Welder by...

Aug 29, 2020

Carmen Lourdes Toro-Lebrón, devoted wife, mother and sister, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the age of 61.

Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Guillermo Toro-Arce and Justina Rubi Lebrón-González. Carmen loved making others happy either with her superlative baking or her warm laugh. She was a creative spirit...

Aug 29, 2020

Dr. Lois Cummings, Co-Founder of Athens Christian School along with her husband, Dr. Buhl Cummings, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2020, at the age of 89. Dr. Cummings was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tyson, and sister, Ruth Turner, of Lima, Ohio.  She is survived by her oldest sister,...

Aug 28, 2020

Beverly L. (Sorber) Spencer, 95, passed away August 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospice House, Watkinsville, Georgia, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband Glenn in 2005.

She is survived by four children: Eric A. (Wienna) Spencer, Cebu City, Philippines, Jane (Don)Putman, Johnson City, New York, Betsy (Skeet) Kie, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Gail (Kurt)...

Aug 27, 2020

Paul Hawthorne Hanna died peacefully on August 27, 2020, at age 92, from Parkinson's disease. Paul was born in Atlanta, GA on September 5, 1927 to Kate Pendley Hanna and James Jacob Hanna. He graduated from Decatur High School, served in the U.S. Navy, attended Oglethorpe University, and received degrees from the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia...

Aug 27, 2020

Shirley Ann Crowe Kennedy, 75, went to be with her heavenly Father on August 27, 2020 after nearly a two-year fight against Multiple Myeloma.

Shirley was born to parents, James Mercer Crowe and Annie Louise Peters Crowe, on October 1, 1944 in Athens, Georgia.

Shirley was a life-long resident of Oconee County and graduated from...

Aug 27, 2020

Wilma E. Mattox, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 79.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel A. Brooks and Sara Grimes Brooks. Mrs. Mattox enjoyed singing, playing cards and cooking but most importantly, she enjoyed fellowship with her...

Aug 26, 2020

William Steve “Bill” Braden, 87, husband of 64 years to Annie McCannon Braden, died Wednesday, August 28, 2020.

A native of Stone Mountain, Bill was the son of the late Rufus and Blanche Davis Braden.  He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Lucille Brownlee, Mary Ruth Becker and Berry Chasteen and brother in law: Edd...

Aug 25, 2020

Steven Michael Looney was born into Heaven on August 25, 2020.

He is the son of Timothy Looney and Anallelyz Abarca-Herrera of Atlanta. Along with his parents, Steven is survived by his grandparents: Carl and Yvonne Seay, Jacky and Gail Looney, Cira Herrera and Florente Abarca. He is also survived by five brothers and five sisters.

Aug 25, 2020

Anita Purvis Mitcheltree, 75, wife of William H. Mitcheltree, died August 25, 2020. Born in Ocilla, GA, she was the daughter of the late S. A. Purvis and Ruby Taylor Purvis.  Anita was a graduate of Irwin County High School in 1963 and Valdosta  State College in 1967 with a degree in teaching.  She began her teaching career at...