Dec 6, 2019

James “Henry” Shaw Sr, 90, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at his home in Athens, Ga.” Henry was born in Honea Path, SC in Anderson County. He was the 7th of 8 children born to Henry Prue and Pearl Lindley Shaw. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers Curtis P. Shaw and Thomas Harper Shaw and Sisters...

Dec 6, 2019

Debbie Pitts Hansford, 66, of Stephens, Georgia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on December 6, 2019. She was born in Elberton, Georgia on October 9, 1953 to Bobby Lee and Margaret “Polly” Pitts. Debbie married Ted Hansford on June 8, 1985 and moved to Oglethorpe County, where they raised four children and both lived until their...

Dec 6, 2019

Ray Ronald Hooper, age 79, of Ila, died on December 6, 2019.

Mr. Hooper was a son of the late George William Hooper, Sr. and Lela Fortner Hooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George William Hooper, Jr. and two half-brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Breedlove.

Mr. Hooper is...

Dec 5, 2019

Sue Hardigree Payne, 93 of Bogart, passed away December 5, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ozzie & Vennie Hardigree. Mrs. Payne was also preceded in death by her husband, George W. Payne; two daughters, Patsy Ring and Kay Parten, four brothers, one sister and a granddaughter, Casey Jackson. Funeral services are Saturday December 7, 2019 at...

Dec 5, 2019

Tsgt. Terry C. Holcomb, 90, of Colbert, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

A native of West Virginia, Terry attended East Fairmont High School and was the son of the late William and Gertrude Atkinson Holcomb. He served his country for over twenty years as a tech sergeant in the United States Air Force. During Sgt. Holcomb’s...

Dec 4, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for George D. Nale, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 4, 2019

William “Bill” Baker of Bishop, GA passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the age of 85.

Bill was born October 12, 1934 in Kinston, AL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Baker.  After high school, he attended Troy University where he graduated with honors. Most of Bill’s career was spent working at the Georgia...

Dec 4, 2019

Deborah McDaniel Shelnutt of Jefferson, Ga passed away Thursday, December 4, 2019 at the age of 62. She is survived by her husband, Danny Shelnutt; son, Stephen Taylor (Natalie); daughter, Shelby Hammock; sisters, Sandra Gregory and Darinda Waters; brother, William McDaniel; grandchildren, Trevor Taylor, Braxton Taylor, Caitlyn Bahena, Emily Bahena, Jared Bahena, Bryson Bahena, Bradley Bahena, Sophie Mullens; nieces...

Dec 3, 2019

Sylvia Brown Jensen passed away on December 3rd, 2019 in Roswell, Georgia.  She was born October 30, 1930 in Danvers, Massachusetts to Edward Sears Brown and Effie Leslie Culbert Brown.  Sylvia was an only child.  She graduated from Simmons College in 1952.  She was taking graduate classes at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York when she met Leo Stanley...

Dec 2, 2019

Norwood Cullen Donalson, Sr. passed away December 2, 2019 at age 90 in Bethlehem, GA.  He was born February 3, 1929 in the Bethany community of Bainbridge, GA.  Norwood lived his entire life influenced by his youth and his family’s foundations of hard work, Christian service, and commitment to one’s word.  The son of a farmer, he delighted in...

Dec 1, 2019

Gerald Bruce Strickland, 57, of Colbert, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late James Jackson Strickland and Lillian Lola Sorrow Strickland. Mr. Strickland was the owner of Strickland Sand and Gravel. He loved his family and will be remembered as an honest man of great integrity. Most...

Dec 1, 2019

Henry Claude Griffeth, Jr., died Sunday, December 1, 2019. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Henry C. Griffeth, Sr. and Helen “Gee” Hardeman Griffeth.  He was also preceded in death by his longtime companion Lula M. Adams.  Survivors include his step-daughter: Mary Lou Bugg (George); step-son: Kenneth B. Yuill (Kay) and Graham T. Yuill...

Dec 1, 2019

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 7th at 1 PM at Saint Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church at 180 Elrod Rd. Jefferson, GA 3054. Family will receive visitors at their home afterwards at 1065 Mayne Mill Rd, Watkinsville GA 30677. Burial will take place on Monday, December 9 at 1 PM at Honey Creek Woodlands, 2625 Highway...

Nov 30, 2019

Margaret Coile Paradise passed away unexpectedly though peacefully at home Saturday evening, November 30, 2019.  She was 84 years LIVE!  Margaret was born April 4, 1935 to the late Edmond D. Coile and Thelma Hall Coile.

Margaret remained active and quick-witted until the end of her journey here on earth.  She loved to bake for friends and...

Nov 30, 2019

Colleen C. Berryman, 89, of Hull, passed away on November 30 at Silverleaf Memory Care of Athens.

Born in Dahlonega, Georgia on March 22, 1930, Colleen was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nora Lee Gheeren Callaway.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Talmage Stewart and second husband...

Nov 30, 2019

Theodore Roosevelt Lundy, Jr., 75, of Watkinsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Ted was born to the late Theodore Lundy, Sr., and Rachel Smith Lundy on October 19, 1944. Ted loved the Lord and was a...

Nov 30, 2019

Janis Anne Hawes Reynolds, 70, died Saturday, November 30, 2019. Born in Washington, GA, she was the daughter of the late J. Marvin Hawes Sr. (Mary) and Janelle C. Maxwell (George), mother to the late Joel E. Reynolds and sister to the late Jesse M. Hawes, Jr. (Susan).

Mrs. Reynolds was a graduate of Lincoln High School...

Nov 29, 2019

Betty Jo Cape, 88, of Winterville, died Friday, November 29, 2019.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Betty was the daughter of the late Joe Frank Jacobs and Louise Greer Jacobs. Betty was an active member of Winterville United Methodist Church for over sixty years. She served as a Sunday school teacher, Brownie leader, and was...

Nov 29, 2019

Thomas Lamar Palmer, 59, husband of 35 years to Donna Murray Palmer, died Friday, November 29, 2019.

Born in Athens, GA he was the son of Sulene Palmer Colquitt and the late Ernest Palmer. He enjoyed the outdoors as an avid hunter and fisherman.  Lamar always put others first and was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather...

Nov 29, 2019

George “Sonny” Raymond Fortson, 69 of Colbert passed away November 29, 2019. He was the son of the late Tom & Imogene Fortson. Sonny was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jodi Torres and Kaycee Phelps. He was a member of Colbert United Methodist Church.

Sonny worked in pipeline/ cable for many years. He loved a...