OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 13, 2020

Katherine Kenimer Weatherford, 88, passed away at home in Oxford, GA with her family by her side on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

She was the middle daughter of the late Martha and Victor Kenimer born on April 18, 1932.

Katherine was raised in Bishop, Georgia, graduated from Oconee County High School and attended 2 years...

Jun 13, 2020

Sue S. Quillian, born Betty Sue Skelton, age 91 of Watkinsville, GA passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Sue was born Oct. 10, 1928, at home in Savannah, GA to Miriam Pritchard Skelton and COL. Clarence Cunningham Skelton. As a child, Sue enjoyed the exciting life of a military dependent.  She lived many places as the military moved...

Jun 12, 2020

Jerry Edward Woods, 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. Born in Athens, Georgia on September 20, 1947, he was the son of the late Sara Agnes Carter and Phillip Edward Woods.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Dake and Karen Pilgrim.

Survivors include his children,...

Jun 12, 2020

Hugh Milton Mills III died on June 12, 2020 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, He was 73.

He is survived by his wife Helen Hudson Mills and just shy of 52 years of marriage. A lifelong member of First Baptist Church Athens, he treasured his participation in the Karen Class Sunday School, serving as deacon and...