Jan 7, 2019

Elaine Amelia Pritchett, 78, wife of the late J.W. Pritchett, died Monday, January 7, 2019. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Carl Hulsey and Amelia Drummond Hulsey and was also preceded in death by her sister Becki Morgan.  Mrs. Pritchett was a member of Mount Paran Church of God.  Elaine had various positions in her...

Jan 6, 2019

Fletcher Emmanuel “Manuel” Mattox, 74, husband of Patricia Wheless Mattox for 54 years , died Sunday, January 6, 2019. Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Jesse James Mattox and Emma Rosalie Wheelis Mattox.  Mr. Mattox was a member of Lexington Baptist Church and former member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church, having served as a...

Jan 6, 2019

Mildred Ophelia Martin, age 83 of Winterville, GA, passed away on January 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Martin; parents, Otis and Ethel Colley; sisters, Kate Fowler and Henritta Crow; and brother, David Colley. She is survived by daughter, Jackie Martin of Winterville, GA; daughter, Judy Ferguson (Steve) of Sugar Hill, GA; daughter and...

Jan 5, 2019

Richard “Dick” Staiger, 93 years of age, of Watkinsville, died on January 5, 2019. He was retired from FAA, Federal Aviation Agency, in Washington , DC and Atlanta, GA. He was a U.S. Marine veteran having served in World War II. In addition to Joan, his wife of 72 years, survivors include his son, Mike (Nereida), and his daughter...

Jan 5, 2019

Grace May Gatliff, 94, of Athens, GA passed away on January 5, 2019.

Grace was born in Nashville, GA, the youngest child of the late Edmond May and Lucinda Boykin May. She retired from a real estate career in Jacksonville, Florida at age 80. She also served as District Manager with Avon Products in middle Georgia for...

Jan 4, 2019

James Oran Ledford, Jr.

Jim Ledford passed away on January 4, 2019, at the age of 73,  surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Oran Ledford and Edith Davis Ledford, and his daughter Shannon Ledford Jackson.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years,  Carol Howard Ledford, daughters...

Jan 3, 2019

Gregory L. Johnson, 73, cherished husband of Sharon Bays Johnson, and long-time resident of Athens, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Born and raised in the Iron Range of northern Minnesota, Greg was a graduate of Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.  He completed his residency and fellowship in pediatric cardiology...

Jan 3, 2019

Colonel (Retired) Robert E. Nelson, Jr., 89, of Midland, Georgia died on January 3, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. A memorial service will be held January 13, 2019 at 3:00, at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbus, Georgia with the Rev. Robert Beckum officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 2:00 in Stockwell Hall. Col. Nelson was born October...

Jan 3, 2019

Annette Alberta Dobbs Thomas, 87, of Comer, died Thursday, January 3, 2019. Annette was born in Franklin County to the late Thomas and Hulda Dobbs. She is also proceeded in death by her three sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her husband, Aubrey Thomas, children, Lydia (Tim) Chitwood, Phil Thomas, and Norma “Poozie”...

2019

Woodrow Roosevelt Green 74 of Watkinsville passed away August 1, 2019. He was the son of the late, Woodrow Wilson & Margaret Green. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kay Frances Green; brother, Robert Green. Mr. Green was a member of Freedom Worship Center and was a maintenance supervisor with the Married and Family Housing of...

2019

Michael Angelo Vardas Sr., 85, of Greensboro, died Sunday, June 9, 2019. Michael was born in 1934 in Columbia S.C. to the late Nicolaos Fanouris Vardakis and Lillian Wallace Vardakis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher L. Vardas. Michael is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen Faye Stephenson, children,...

2019

Leon Jerry Meeler, 77, husband of 61 years to the late Edna Osborne Meeler, died Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Dennis Leon Meeler and Sue Burkhalter Meeler.  Jerry was the owner and operator of Jerry’s Towing.  Survivors include four children: Randy and Glenda Meeler, Jeff and Carolyn Meeler, Lori Meeler...

2019

Linda Hollingsworth McCook originally from Tuscaloosa, Ala., passed away June 5, 2019. Her beautiful and radiant light was extinguished far too early.

She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, Richard McCook; three heartbroken daughters and their spouses, Kristi McCook (Stacy), April Lusk (Warren), Brandy Adcock (Matthew); and her three beloved can-do-no-wrong grandchildren she lovingly referred to...

2019

Mary Arnold Mason, wife of Lewis Bailey Mason, died Monday, May 13, 2019. Born in Lexington, GA, she was the daughter of the late Hamp Arnold and Lillian Kennebrew Arnold and sister to the late Betty Jean Hilley. Survivors in addition to her husband include her son: David Mason of Crawford; sisters: Dot Smith and Linda Tiller both of...

2019

James Eno Semple, 53, of Watkinsville, passed away March 30, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Semple and Bette Eno, and his son, Caleb Semple.

James is survived by his wife, Paula Kiley Semple; five sons, Kyle (Casey) Semple, Brandon Semple, Adam Semple, Jamie Semple, and Sam Semple; and his sister,...

2019

Wilmoth Charles McArthur, 101, died peacefully at his home in Athens, Georgia, January 26, 2019. Born June 22, 1917, in Childress County, Texas, he was the son of the late Charles Arthur and Minnie Crozier McArthur of Lubbock County, Texas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years,...

2019

Francis “Frank” George Reidmiller, 89, of Athens, died January 6, 2019.

A native of Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Leonard and Marie Reidmiller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four siblings and his wife, Jean Larsen Reidmiller. Frank was a devoted family man who worked hard to...

Dec 30, 2018

Evelyn Harrover Thomas (July 4, 1922) – A native of Alexandria VA, Evelyn spent her life as wife, mother and volunteer at Annandale Methodist Church in Virginia as well as other community work, before moving to Athens with her son Ron Thomas and daughter-in-law Marty in 2010. They and their daughter Rachel and husband Kevin Tandy, with Evelyn’s great...

Dec 30, 2018

Peggy G. Weaver, 53, wife of the late Dennis M. Weaver, died Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Greene and Nellie Ruth Casey Greene.  She was also preceded in death by her grandson Brent Weaver. Peggy retired from Peterson Spring.  Survivors include her children: Eva (Danielle) Cowart of Comer and...

Dec 28, 2018

Frederick Wayne Long, 75, husband of Gail Malcom Long, died Friday, December 28, 2018. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Homer Long and Hazel Jackson Long.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings; Robert Long of Hartwell, Ray Long of Farmington, Joyce Harrison of Charlotte, NC and Cherry Bramlett of Bogart.  Wayne was...