Feb 8, 2019

Norma Matsuko Arakaki Howard, beloved wife of Charles Howard, left this world Friday, February 8, 2019, in Lake Worth, Texas, after a long illness.

Graveside services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

Norma was born November 11, 1934 in Hilo, Hawaii.  She was the eldest of 9 children. She graduated...

Feb 7, 2019

Johnny Michael “Mike” Ingram, 70, husband of 52 years to the late Reatha Wilkes Ingram, died Thursday, February 7, 2019.  Born in Athens, he was the son of Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Fouche Ingram of Athens and the late Johnnie Matthew Ingram.  Mike retired from the Georgia Department of Labor as a District Coordinator.  Mike served in the US Navy...

Feb 6, 2019

Mary Nell Hale Hunter of Athens GA passed away peacefully in her home of 49 years on February 6th, 2019.  She was 87 years old and had recently lost her devoted husband of 63 years, Colonel David H. Hunter.  She is survived by her loving daughter Ramona Hunter Duffey and grandchildren Haley, Paul, and Rachel Duffey of Dacula and...

Feb 5, 2019

James "Jake" Morgan Cartey, 60, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of H.G. Sr. and June Cartey of Bishop. Jake was known for his tireless work ethic and spent over 40+ years taking care of the Iron Horse Farm which was previously operated by L.C. Curtis and Son and more recently the University...

Feb 4, 2019

Philip Newton Huff, 85, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. Born in Wilkes County, Georgia he was predeceased by his parents, Samuel Watson Huff and Agnes Hopkins Huff, and brother, Statham Huff.

He was a member of Danburg Baptist Church and past chairman of the Board of Deacons. He most recently attended Forest Heights Baptist Church in...

Feb 2, 2019

Stuart Fonda Martin

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Stuart (Stu) Fonda Martin died at age 92 on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Elizabeth Martin, his sister Nancy Martin Bull, his son David Martin and granddaughter Kristin Webber.

Born July 13, 1926 in San Francisco, California to Louis LeRoy Martin, COL,...

Jan 31, 2019

James Steed Buckler, 87 of Athens, passed away January 31, 2019, after a short illness. Mr. Buckler was born on April 27, 1931 in Moline, IL to the late, William E. Buckler and Mary E. Steed Buckler. He graduated from the University of Alabama where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Mr. Buckler was a veteran...

Jan 29, 2019

Deborah Elaine Lackey, 64, of Hull died Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Deborah was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Stovall Chandler. She had been a CNA for many years before becoming disabled. She enjoyed caring for the elderly. She graduated from Madison County High school and attended Emmanuel college. She was also a member of Ila Baptist...

Jan 29, 2019

Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Gillispie Jr., 78, of Hull, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019. A native of Madison County, he was born to the late Benjamin Franklin Gillispie Sr., and Nancy Sorrow Gillispie. Frank served in the United States Army and founded the Madison County Journal. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Harold...

Jan 29, 2019

William Curtiss Clark, 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Born May 21, 1956 in Athens, Curtiss was the son of the late William Frank Clark and Mary Sue Clark. He graduated from Clarke Central High School in 1974. He joined the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department in 1979 and had a 36-year career before retiring in...

Jan 28, 2019

Crawford Lanier Fair, 78, of Athens, Georgia, previously from Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 surrounded by his family. Crawford was the son of the late Claude and Dollie Irene Sullivan Fair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Kenny and Claude Fair and sisters, Irene Brown and Shirley Self.

Jan 27, 2019

Ivan Lane Winsett of Maxeys, GA passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Corene Winsett and his brothers, Carlyle, Glen, and Kenneth. He is survived by his wife, Almeta Winsett; sons, Wayne Winsett of Houston, TX; Phillip (Evelyn) Winsett of Evans, GA; Donnie (Susan) Winsett...

Jan 25, 2019

Ricky Joe Rogers, 59, of Colbert, passed away January 25, 2019. A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was born January 30, 1959 to James Rogers and Betty Green Bates. He worked for Fowler Products for thirty-eight years and was currently employed by McLane. He loved drinking coffee and cutting grass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jan 24, 2019

Mary L. Hogan, 72, of Athens, passed away on January 24, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Viola Schultz; her brothers Harold Schultz, Jim (Frances) Schultz, Chuck (Dorothy) Schultz, and Joe Schultz; her daughter, Regina Means; her son, Marvin Webb; and her step-son, David Hogan.

She is survived by her...

Jan 22, 2019

Luther Drake, 92, of Hull, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019. A native of Madison county, Luther was born to the late David and Alice Landers Drake. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Drake, children, Grady Drake, Patsy Stephens, and Roy Lee Drake, and siblings, Robert Drake, Alfred Sorrells, and Savola Anglin....

Jan 22, 2019

Floyd Wendell (Wen) Williams passed away on Monday, January 22 in Athens. Wen was born February 2, 1931, to James Floyd Williams and Mattie Butcher Williams of Keeling, Virginia. He grew up in Keeling, and after attending high school there, he attended Virginia Tech where he received a B.S. degree in Agricultural Economics while serving in the Cadet Corp....

Jan 21, 2019

David H. “Milkman” Bentley, 73, passed away on January 21, 2019 after an extended illness.

A native of Washington, GA, he had lived in the Lexington and Crawford area for the past 48 years.  David was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Frances Bentley, an infant sister, Gracia and nephew Brian Bentley.

He...

Jan 21, 2019

Robert Emerson Parham, 74, of Comer, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was the son of Howard E. and Mary Ruth Parham. Robert served his country in the United States Air Force and was a disabled veteran.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon Saunders...

Jan 21, 2019

George Kline Wheless, 86, of Crawford, passed away on January 21, 2019.

Kline was a member of Lexington Baptist Church and owner of Wheless Grading, a company he founded in 1965 and only retired from at the age of 83. He was a cattle farmer who also showed walking horses. He loved his farm and his horses,...

Jan 20, 2019

Robert “Chandler” Ray, longtime resident of Athens, went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Ray retired from Athens Regional Medical Center as Chief of Security. He served as a Deacon at Sandy Creek Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having...