Mar 31, 2019

William “Bill”  Dillmus Sailers died on Sunday, March 31, 2019 in his home.  He was born in Maysville, Georgia to the late William Lamar Sailers and Mae Onie Lee. A graduate of Commerce High School, he went on to attend North Georgia College, thus beginning his life long love affair with the military and service life. From there he...

Mar 31, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Milligan, passed away on Sunday. He fully lived his life up to the very last.

He worked in road construction for over 30 years and retired from ER Snell contractors in 2011. His favorite pastime was playing golf with many friends.

He leaves behind one son, Nick Milligan (Angie), and three precious grandchildren, ...

Mar 31, 2019

Edith Hammond Craft, 88, died March 31, 2019.  Born April 1, 1930 in Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Woodie and Vernon Catherine Cramer Peterman.

Edith was a graduate of Barrett School of Nursing at University Hospital, Augusta and was a lifelong nurse, committed to serving the Lord by serving others. She was...

Mar 27, 2019

Harter (Clauser), Ethel Mae

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ethel Mae (Clauser) Harter announces her passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the age of 91 years.

Ethel made a positive impact in so many lives, but none more than her family.   She was a devoted Mother...

Mar 27, 2019

Walter Kenneth Gunnels, age 89 of 895 Poss Rd. Comer, Georgia passed away March 27, 2019 at Piedmont Hospital due to injuries sustained in a car accident.  The son of the late George Euel and Maude Irene Gunnels.  He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred Webb and his brothers Grady Gunnels, Troy Gunnels, J.D. Gunnels and Jimmy...

Mar 26, 2019

Colleen Kerwin Bach, born in 1939 in Toledo, Ohio, passed away on March 26th.  She was a dedicated mother, survived by five children,  Errynne Wingo (Rob), Jeffrey Comstock,  Richard Comstock (Sue), Michael Comstock (Jennie), Stephanie Gabriel (Jason), 11 grandkids, four great-grandkids, and a brother, Dennis Kerwin (Betty), two nieces and a nephew.  She loved sewing, quilting and anything to...

Mar 25, 2019

Larry Jimmy Webb, 72, of Winterville, GA, passed away peacefully March 25, 2019. Larry was born July 28, 1946 in Elberton, GA, to the late Jim Ed and Anita Cobo Webb. On January 1, 1966, he married the love of his life, Beverly Tucker. In addition to his wife, he is survived by brothers-in-law Gerald Tucker, Danny (Annette) Tucker,...

Mar 23, 2019

John A. Helms, 59, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away March 23, 2019. Born in Athens, Georgia on September 9, 1959, he was the son of Walter Helms, Sr. and Gennie Bell Strickland Helms. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from the granite industry.

He was preceded in death by his father, his daughter, Melissa Ann...

Mar 23, 2019

Theodora "Dede" L. Reeck, 90, of Watkinsville, passed away at her home on March 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Dede was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Reeck, and her parents, Edwin Nielsen and Ellen Doyle Nielsen, and her loving aunt, Jessie Doyle. Dede is survived by her children:  James Reeck and his wife, Jackie; Nancy...

Mar 19, 2019

Betty Louise Rogers, 91 of Athens, passed away March 19, 2019. She was the daughter of the late, James A. “Buck” & Alice J. Bradberry; she was also preceded in death by husband, Ira Jake Rogers; son, Mel Rogers and brother, Billy Bradberry.

Funeral services are Tuesday March 26, 2019 11:00am at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel....

Mar 19, 2019

George Eugene Hopkins, 83, of Athens, passed away on March 19, 2019.

George owned and operated the Hopkins Skating Rink for thirty-five years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Willie and Mabelle Sorrow Hopkins, and his sister, Barbara Warren.

George is survived by his wife, Jean Alewine Hopkins, and two...

Mar 18, 2019

Danny Lynn Pace, 69, of Madison passed away on March 18, 2019 at the St. Mary’s Hospice House. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born on July 3, 1949 in South Boston, Virginia. Danny graduated from Oconee County High School in 1967. He attended the University of Georgia and Brenau University.

Mar 17, 2019

Mary Lou Mingledorff, 87, passed away on March 17, 2019.  Mary Lou was a graduate of Mount de Chantal Academy in Wheeling, WV and a graduate in Music Education from St. Mary College in Leavenworth, KS.  Mary Lou moved to Athens, GA in Sept. 1953 and was a teacher at Effingham Academy in Springfield, GA for a year before...

Mar 17, 2019

Mattie Marie Hanley of Crawford, GA passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mattie Graham. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Brown of Carnesville, GA; sister, Louise McCoy of Crawford, GA; sister, Nancy Cerrato of Jefferson, GA; grandsons, Lamar Dicara, Justin Wehunt, Jacob Wehunt; granddaughter, Amber Wehunt; and 8...

Mar 17, 2019

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

Mar 16, 2019

On March 16, 2019, James “Jimmy” Carto, passed away at the age of 73.

He was born on April 6, 1945. A Connecticut native; he lived in Wethersfield and Haddam. He was a son of the late James Kirkland Carto and Rose Slusarz Carto.

Jimmy is currently survived by his wife, Dorothy Lange Carto of...

Mar 16, 2019

Joseph Floyd Brewer (Joe), passed away at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Joe was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 7, 1953 to Pat Bryan Brewer and Joseph Floyd Brewer Jr. His family moved to Athens in Joe’s early teens and he attended Athens High and then Clarke Central. After graduation Joe attended the University of Georgia...

Mar 13, 2019

James “Mickey” Alvin Chambers, 77 of Comer, passed away March 13, 2019. He was the son of the late, Ralph & Ardell Chambers. Mr. Chambers was also preceded in death by siblings, Daisy Chambers Bailey and L.C. Chambers. He was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church where he was a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent; also, was retired from...

Mar 12, 2019

Marshall Shellnut, 74, of Lexington, GA, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Marshall was the son of the late Henry and Lilly Shellnut. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Hazel Mann and Ann Shellnut. He is survived by his children, Jeff Shellnut, Rodney Shellnut, Marion Gunter, and Leon Gunter, brothers, Tim and Roger Shellnut,...

Mar 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Norma June Maikranz Fowler announces her passing on March 11, 2019.

A native of Waukegan, IL, Norma was born March 27, 1926 to Frederick William Maikranz and Edna Pearl Patterson Maikranz.

Norma was a graduate of Waukegan Township High School. Upon graduation, she worked in both...