Oct 24, 2019

Steven Wayne Coomes, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the age of 66.

Born in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of the late James Norman Coomes and Dorothy Coats Coomes.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Patricia Ricketts Coomes; one son, Stephen Coomes and his wife, Sherry; three sisters,...

Oct 24, 2019

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

Oct 23, 2019

Cindy Louise Deal, 58, of Winder, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Ira Jake Rogers and Betty Bradberry Rogers. She was a longtime employee of Oconee Trim Shop and a caregiver for many following her retirement. Mrs. Deal enjoyed traveling, specifically to Savannah and most importantly, she enjoyed...

Oct 21, 2019

Nancy Anna Parker Ewing, 75, of Buckhead, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019.

Born on August 4, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Augustus Huey Parker and Lillian Irene Bennett Parker. Along with her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her brother, Julian Parker.

Nancy is survived by her husband of...

Oct 21, 2019

Freddie Francis Croy, 84, of Danielsville, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. Born in November 29, 1935 in Trion, Georgia, Freddie retired from Phil Hughes Honda.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Hudson Croy, and his great-grandson, Zachary Whiten.

Freddie is survived by his three children: Roger (Susan) Croy of Hull,...

Oct 20, 2019

George Clement Bugg, 83, of Athens, GA passed away on Sunday, October 20th, 2019.

Born on December 9th, 1935 in Rentz, Georgia, he was the son of the late George Parks Bugg & Mary Ella Bugg.

Mr. Bugg is survived by his sons: George Jr. (Mary), Mark (Barbie), Perry, and Grayson (Carol); 10 grandchildren; 11...

Oct 16, 2019

John Kermit "Killer" White, 76, of Crawford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, died on October 16, 2019. A native son of Oglethorpe County, John was born in Crawford on August 9, 1943. John was the third son of the late Floyd H. White and Lois Morgan White. John was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers William...

Oct 16, 2019

Cecil N. Martin, 93, husband of 71 years to Eugenia "Gene" Mitchell Martin, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Jesse Marion Martin and Lottie Berryman Martin. Cecil served in the US Navy during WWII and retired Air Force Reserves with the rank of Major after 25 years. He graduated...

Oct 15, 2019

Bertie M. Smith, 90, wife of the late Fred Cole Smith, died October 15, 2019. Born in Acmar, AL, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert McLaughlin and Lorine Eagan McLaughlin and sister to the late Joseph McLaughlin.  She retired from the University Of Alabama Hospital as a Office Manager and was a  member of Bethel Baptist Church...

Oct 14, 2019

SFC, Ret., James Wentzel, Jr., peacefully left to be with his Lord on October 14, 2019. Born 18 Apr 1933 he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, June Marie Wentzel nee Clausen, son, James Jay Wentzel and parents, James Wesley and Maude Sweazey Wentzel. Survivors include a son, Kenneth M. Wentzel, daughter Victoria Wentzel-Harris, grandson...

Oct 14, 2019

Betty Lucille Hilton Martin died at age 96 on Monday, October 14, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Stuart F. Martin, her son, David Martin, granddaughter Kristin Webber as well as one brother and eight sisters.

Betty was born July 3, 1923 in Tifton, Georgia to David Eddie Hilton and Pearl Irene Smith...

Oct 12, 2019

Robert Lee “Lude” Bridges, 76, of Danielsville, died Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Mr. Bridges was a son of the late JP Bridges and Aletha Adams Bridges. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Oeline Strickland Bridges; one brother, Clayton Bridges and one...

Oct 12, 2019

George Edward “Eddie” Nation, 62, of Lexington, died October 12, 2019.

A native of Live Oak, FL, he was a son of Claude Erwin and Annie Pearl Bass Nation, of Crawford. He was a painter with Superior Trailer of many years. Eddie enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandbabies. He was preceded...

Oct 10, 2019

Helen "Sissy " Yvonne Hardeman, age 53 of Lexington, GA passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother and father,Wayne Hardeman and Gloria Thornton. She is survived by daughter, Brandy Vaughn; granddaughters, Bria Chapman and Breshay Helen Vaughn, great-grandson, Jackson Chapman; adoptive mother, Patricia Williams; sisters, Tracy Boss, Monica Silvey, Stacy Patrick, and...

Oct 9, 2019

Peggy Witcher Milton, 59, of Watkinsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Peggy was born to the late Horace Walton Witcher and Mattie Mabe Witcher. Peggy sold real estate, drove school buses for Morgan County Schools, and worked for many years as a sheep venipuncturist collecting blood from sheep...

Oct 9, 2019

Kathryn Lorena Sanders, 81 of Memphis, TN, passed away October 9, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, Paul F. & Flossie L. Noltemeier; also preceded in death by infant sister. Mrs. Sanders was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Memphis, TN where she was part of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

Memorial service will...

Oct 9, 2019

Mildred Duncan Ginn, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 9th, 2019. Mildred, the daughter of the late Columbus and Annie Duncan, was born on July 28, 1930 in Commerce, Georgia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Rabun Ginn, Sr., and her...

Oct 8, 2019

Roselle Shelton Culbertson, 92, of Colbert, passed away on October 8, 2019.

Roselle loved gardening, fishing, and her family, which included everyone she met. She was everyone’s Mama, always looking after people, never getting mad, and treating everyone as if they were special to her. She was the best mother and grandmother.

Roselle was preceded...

Oct 7, 2019

Today we celebrate the life of Paul Jackson "Jack" Kiser, Jr., 77, who passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, husband of 56 years to Nancy Marie Harris Kiser. Born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was the son of the late Paul Jackson Kiser, Sr. and June Rivers Kiser. Jack was a passionate golfer, and enjoyed donating his time...

Oct 7, 2019

Jerry Lee Colley of Bishop, Ga passed away Monday October 7, 2019 at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Rosa Lee Butler and Elbert Thomas Colley; brother, Thomas Colley; and sister, Margaret Colley. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Colley; daughter, Dana Leigh Wright; granddaughters, Tiffany (Tyler) Robertson, Amber Wright...