OBITUARIES

Mar 1, 2020

Raymie Martin, 79, of Jackson County, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Raymie was born in Athens, Georgia to the late Fant Martin and Vada Martin Maddox. He was a retired fireman from Athens-Clarke County and retired long-haul truck driver from TH Evans and Select in Gainesville. He also worked as a shuttle driver...

Feb 29, 2020

Herman Donald Eades, 82, died February 29, 2020.

Donald was born October 25, 1937 in Oconee County, GA. He was a son of the late Samuel and Bertha Huff Eades. He graduated from Bogart High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army Reserves beginning in 1954 and completing active duty in Fort Knox, Kentucky...

Feb 29, 2020

Louise H. Roig, 87, died February 29, 2020.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Roig lived in Athens since 1969. She was a daughter of the late Louis and Julia Brezina Horasz and was also preceded in death by her husband, Claudio Keld Roig and daughter, Diane Seawright.

A private service will be held at...

Feb 28, 2020

Bryan William Hines, cherished husband, father, brother and “Pop” passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 88.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, he was a son of the late Francis Xavier Hines Sr. and Effie Burton Lord. Mr. Hines was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a...

Feb 27, 2020

Allan Matthew Leonard, 76, of Lexington, died February 27, 2020.  Born in Macon, GA, he was a son of the late Frances Matthew Leonard and Dernell Francis Benfield Leonard. He made his home in Lexington for the past 20 years.  Mr. Leonard was a retired mechanic and enjoyed working on his farm. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Feb 27, 2020

Katherine Baskin Avery, a beloved wife, mother and mother-in-law, was a passionate gardener known for her maidenhair fern beds and for the numerous miniature flower arrangements she made and delivered frequently to hospitals. She was a social bridge player, a willing and generous hostess and an avid Five Points walker. Kay lived life to the fullest and was a...

Feb 27, 2020

John H. Wood

November 7, 1944 - February 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of John Wood, of Danielsville, announces his passing on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He died peacefully at home after battling brain cancer for 15 months. Born in Brisbane, Australia he was the son of the late James...

Feb 27, 2020

Virginia Lowe McClain, born May 18, 1930 to Martin Van Buren Lowe and Ludelle Carter Lowe died peacefully at her home on February 27, 2020. She was the oldest of ten children including six sisters and three brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents, her three brothers, her grandson, Joseph Saunders, her son in law, Chris LaMont,...

Feb 26, 2020

Daphne Marie Dyes, 79, died February 26, 2020.

A native of Carlton, GA, Mrs. Dyes was a daughter of the late William Guy Porterfield and Valerie Paul Porterfield Spinks.

Mrs. Dyes was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was also an active member for thirty years of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, where she...

Feb 26, 2020

Regina Mathews Franklin, 71, of Comer, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

A lifelong resident of the Oglethorpe County area, Regina was born March 31, 1948 to the late Kelly Mathews and Lucy Moon Mathews. Regina, or “Nanny” was an excellent cook and baker who kept half of the children in Oglethorpe and Madison counties. She loved...

Feb 26, 2020

Leonard Rajah Jordan 79 of Danielsville passed away on February 26, 2020. He was the son of the late Otis & Revonda Jordan. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Rajah Jordan; brother, Otis Jordan, Jr and sisters, Linda Adams and Nita Hart. Mr. Jordan was a member and a deacon of Providence Baptist Church and a...

Feb 25, 2020

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 29, at Evergreen Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m.

Feb 23, 2020

Wyatt Berkley Wilson, 21, died February 23, 2020.

A native of Athens, GA, Wyatt lived the last year in Los Angeles, CA, where he connected with many friends and spent one of the happiest years of his life. He enjoyed being with his dog Tyson, spending time with his friends and family and skateboarding at Venice Beach....

Feb 22, 2020

Kenneth Taylor Sexton, 84, died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at his residence. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Lonnie Sexton and Lillie Miller Sexton. Along with his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hanley Sexton, and his six siblings: Eleanor Murray, Louise Carey, Dorothy Fowler, Doyle Sexton, Ed Sexton, and...

Feb 21, 2020

Harold Bertzel Warfield of Watkinsville, GA, formerly of Lutz, FL, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday February 21, 2020 at the age of 96. Harold was born to parents, Roger Winfield Warfield and Grace Mae (Bertzel) Warfield in Tampa, FL on December 23, 1923. He had two older sisters and two younger brothers. His parents bought a...

Feb 20, 2020

Robert Alexander (Rob) Skelton, Jr, age 54, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was the son of the late Robert A. Skelton Sr and the late Gypsy Rose Haygood Skelton. Mr Skelton was born on February 22, 1965 in Macon, Ga. He graduated from Central High School in 1983. He worked at Mercer University in Physical Plant...

Feb 20, 2020

Michael Anthony Crawford, 63, of Danielsville, died February 20, 2020.

Born in Cape Canaveral, FL, he was a son of the late L.G., Jr. and Betty Joe Haggard Crawford.  Mike was self employed with Crawford’s Upholstery and a longtime member of Street Masters Car Club.

Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Jason and...

Feb 20, 2020

Jean Bell Burns James 85 years young passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, and while surrounded by her loved ones.

She was the daughter of the late William & Jean Burns; preceded in death by her son, Hunter James; brother, Arthur Burns and a life partner, Stuart Hamilton.

Memorial Service will be Saturday 11:00...

Feb 19, 2020

Shawn "BUDDA" Michael Maloney, 26, of Lexington, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, father, and friend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Budda was born in Springville, NY on January 27, 1994. He attended Oglethorpe County High School and was employed by Allied Paving in Pendergrass.

Budda was preceded in death by his dad,...

Feb 19, 2020

Frederick Emmet Harbold was a loving father, voracious reader and connoisseur of the Great American Songbook. He died Feb. 19, 2020, in Bishop, Georgia, at the age of 89.

Fred was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Feb. 7, 1931, to the late Emmet Elson and Gertrude Frances Harbold. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie...