OBITUARIES

Jan 17, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Shevlin

10/8/1936 ~ 1/17/2020

Born in Massachusetts and a longtime resident of Colbert, GA, she was fierce in all the best ways! She passed peacefully with loved ones around her at home. She was much loved and will be much missed by those who survive her including her sons, Joseph DeRepentigny (Ron) of...

Jan 17, 2020

William Talmadge “Talmo” Adams, 87, of Colbert, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.

Born in Avalon, Ga. he was the son of the late William Wess Adams and Lula Byrd Adams. Mr. Adams worked as a Supervisor at Westinghouse for over 32 years. He was an avid UGA Football fan and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and...

Jan 17, 2020

Gloria A. Worsham, 86, died January 17, 2020.

Born in Anniston, AL, she was a daughter of the late J. A. and Minnie Lee Gatlin Fortner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George Carlton Worsham, sister, Kathryn Huff and brother, Steve Fortner.  Mrs. Worsham was a charter...

Jan 17, 2020

Enterprise Publisher Vinnie Williams dies at 99

Vivian Williams, a prolific newshound, beloved columnist, novelist and doyenne of community journalism, died Jan. 17, 2020. She was exactly 99 and a half.

She is survived by her daughter, Marie DeWitt (Maridee) Williams.

A pacesetter in her field, Vinnie Williams transformed The Oconee...

Jan 16, 2020

Gary Lee Hollin, 69, of Danielsville, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Born in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Roy Verdon Hollin and Pauline Sams Hollin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Lunsford.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Henley Hollin; one sister,...

Jan 15, 2020

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

Jan 15, 2020

Patricia Jane Willoughby, 77, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Luther Pearl Wortham and Inez Bullock Wortham.  Survivors include her sons: Tommy Willoughby of Bogart and David (Julie) Willoughby of Athens; sister: Barbara Lee Wortham of Athens; grandchildren: Sarah, Lorenza, Emily and Andrew and three great grandchildren: Haila, Brynne and...

Jan 15, 2020

Charlie Alfred Seymour 83 of Carlton, GA passed away January 15, 2020. He was the son of the late, William Lester & Etta Mae Seymour; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee Guest Seymour. Mr. Seymour was a member of Vineyards Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services are January 18, 2020, at 2:00 pm...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Lane Sanders age 92 affectionately known as Mawmaw, of Danielsville, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Jessie & Clara Adams. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe Paul Sanders; siblings, Roberta Hardman, Seward Adams, and Masaline Adams; granddaughter, Tammy Sartain, and a great-great-grandson, Greyson Knox Duncan. Mrs. Sanders was a...

Jan 13, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Lee Greer, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2020. Elizabeth was born in Magnolia, Mississippi to Willie Mae and Walter C. Lee. She graduated from the Mississippi State University for Women with a degree in Art and Applied Design and married the love of her life, Billy P. Greer in 1970. Elizabeth was the...

Jan 13, 2020

Theodore Heister Saylor passed away at his home after an extended illness on Monday January 13, 2020, surrounded by his wife and family.  Dr. Saylor was born December 30, 1941 in Reading, PA to Lester Stoudt Saylor and Lucy Vera Saylor.  He graduated from Reading High School and attended the top ranked pharmacy school in the nation, the Philadelphia...

Jan 12, 2020

Jack Randy Archer, cherished husband, father, brother and paw-paw, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 64.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Jack Oliver Archer and Virginia Epps Archer. Randy was an avid UGA fan and loved hunting, fishing and spending time at the lake. He coached softball...

Jan 12, 2020

Marcia Jackson of Colbert passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family.

She is the daughter of Gleta Bailes and the late Cecil L. Smith. She was preceded in death by her bonus father, David "Pap" Bailes; her maternal grandparents Bryan and Maggie Mainer, and her paternal grandparents Ezra and Bessie Smith.

Jan 9, 2020

Michael C. Hagler, age 45, passed away on January 9, 2020. He was the owner of Natural Harmony Landscapes covering Athens and the surrounding counties, predominantly Madison County for the last 20 years. He attended Sprayberry High School and graduated from Riverside Military Academy.  Mike lived life to the fullest, he loved adventure, excitement, and all things nature. He...

Jan 9, 2020

Diane Kerr Wampole 77 of Colbert passed away on January 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late, Walter Kerr & Amelia Roth; also preceded in death by her grandchild, Jeffrey Adams. Mrs. Wampole was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church.

Services will be Monday, January 13, 2020, at 2:00 pm at Lord & Stephens,...

Jan 9, 2020

On January 9, 2020, Robert Leonard Whitehead, “Bob”, went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Bob was a lifelong resident of Oconee County where he served on the County Board of Commissioners from 1980-1988 and retired from service with the Oconee County in 2009. He served in the US Army and was a member of Bethlehem Church,...

Jan 8, 2020

Frances “Gwen” Gwendolyn Beach 67 of Watkinsville, passed away January 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Wilma Griffeth; also preceded in death by a brother, Euell “Griff” Griffeth. Ms. Beach attended Johnson United Methodist Church and Oak Hill United Methodist Church in Lyerly, GA.

Memorial services will be Saturday at 3:00 pm on January...

Jan 7, 2020

“Papa” Jimmy Eugene Holloman, 79, of Crawford, died January 7, 2020.

Born in Carlton, GA, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Ruby Gunter Holloman and was preceded in death by his great grandson, Cohen Brown and siblings, Frances Holloman King, Bud Holloman, Helen Holloman Bailey, Ann Holloman Chambers and George Holloman.

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Jan 7, 2020

Terisa Quilliams-Bailey, 57, of Danielsville, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Terisa was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Octavio Rodriguez, Jr. and Charlotte Mae Darnell Rodriguez. Terisa was immensely proud of her Puerto Rican heritage and her island home. She was a current member of Southside Church and a lifelong missionary who served...

Jan 5, 2020

Thomas Bennett Jordan, 94, died Sunday, January 5, 2020. Born in Conway, SC, he was the son of the late Daniel Delia Jordan and Florrie Bell Skipper Jordan.  He was also preceded in death by his son Thomas Edward Jordan and wife Rowena Jones Jordan. Mr. Jordan retired from the US Navy after 25 years as a Hospital Corpsman. ...