Oct 1, 2018

Maurice “Maury” Albert Maher, 80, husband of 60 years to Cecile Gamache Maher, died Monday, October 1, 2018. Born in New Bedford, Mass. he was the son of the late Carl and Jeanne P. Maher. Maury said daily “today is the best day of my life”. He never met a stranger, and he was the life of a gathering....

Sep 29, 2018

Thomas Gerald Maddox, age 81 of Bogart, GA, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Thomas  was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Annie Ruth Maddox and wife, Frances Maddox. He is survived by his son, Michael Maddox; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Wayne Swinford; special companion, Barbara Ann Teat; sisters, Gladys Healan, Ella Mae Morrow, and Mary...

Sep 28, 2018

Vandra Aurelia Drake, 17, of Colbert, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018.

Affectionately known as “Firefly”, Vandra had the ability to brighten up any room with her smile. She loved dancing, art, drawing, reading and photography. Vandra relished time spent with her family and she planned family game nights and date nights with her sisters monthly. She...

Sep 28, 2018

Thomas “Buddy” Morrison, 87, of Crawford, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018.

Born in Arnoldsville, he was a son of the late Thomas Jewel Morrison and Velma Barnett Morrison. Buddy was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and he retired from the University of Georgia after working in the sheet metal department for over twenty...

Sep 24, 2018

Dr. Charles Goodrich Gammill died peacefully September 24, 2018.

Born on July 12, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of Charles Lewis Gammill and Virginia “Kitty” Campbell Gammill.

At the age of two months, Charles was matriculated by his parents to the School of Pharmacy at Howard College (now Samford University) in Birmingham,...

Sep 24, 2018

Merrill Barger Dillon, age 101 of Watkinsville, GA, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. Mr. Dillon  was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Miriam Dillon; wife, Elizabeth Ann Turner Dillon; brothers, Edward and Frederick Dillon; and sister, Kathleen Fraize. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, George Scott and Catherine; and grandchildren, Megan Dillon and Molly...

Sep 24, 2018

Watkinsville – Patricia Baldwin Tice, 89, wife of 60 years to the late Rev. Walter Harold Tice, died Sunday, September 23, 2018.

Funeral services will be held 4:30PM, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Watkinsville First Baptist Church with Pastors Carlos Sibley and Scott Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

A native of...

Sep 23, 2018

Nancy Carpenter Roberson, 80, passed away on September 23, 2018.

She was born in Greenville, SC to Thomas S. and Alice Britt Carpenter. Growing up in Greenville with her sister, Miriam, in a nurturing family gave Nancy a wonderful start in life. Her mother, Alice, always encouraged her girls to grow, make friends and try new challenges....

Sep 22, 2018

Roy Bradley Mallory, 67, passed away on September 22, 2018 from ALS. He was born in Upper Darby, PA in 1950 along with his twin brother Joe Mallory.  Roy proudly served in the US Air Force from January 1969 through December 1972. He worked as a Tech Rep for Fram Automotive and an Instructor at Citrus College.  Roy was...

Sep 22, 2018

Sandra Louise Robinson, 61 of Winterville, passed away September 22, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Shirley Ward and was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Robinson, Jr.

Funeral services will be Monday, October 1, 2018 at 11:00am at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST.  Interment will follow in Bethabara...

Sep 21, 2018

Leslie Ann Hemphill, 47, of Nicholson, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry E. Hemphill, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Lynda Hemphill; two children, Ally (Tyler Holloway) Hemphill of Athens, GA and Avery Sisk of Hartwell, GA; three siblings: Laura Hobbs of New Port Richey, FL; Ben...

Sep 21, 2018

Peggy Elder Rice, 84, wife of Eugene "Gene" Rice, died Friday, September 21, 2018. Born in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sanders and Pearl Blankenship Sanders Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Edgar Elder; son: Larry Elder and two brothers: Jack Sanders and Jimmy...

Sep 19, 2018

Albert Wimpy Ward, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. A Watkinsville native, he was the son of the late Roy Thurman Ward and Eleanor Meaders Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Phyllis Allsopp Ward; brother Roy Ward Jr and sister Elizabeth Malta. A 1950 graduate of the...

Sep 19, 2018

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

Sep 19, 2018

Albert Richard Maxey, Jr. of Colbert, GA, born October 10, 1941, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Richard was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a U.S. Navy veteran. After many years of service, he retired from the United States Postal Service and Westinghouse.

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 19, 2018

Narlin Milton Lord, 92 of Colbert, passed away September 19, 2018. He was the son of the late Brant and Cora Lord. Mr. Lord was preceded in death by two brothers, Grover and Randolf Lord. He was a U.S.Navy veteran and a deacon for many years at Colbert First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Friday...

Sep 18, 2018

Mildred Grace Bell, 94, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. A native of Watkinsville, Mildred was born on December 20, 1923 and was the daughter of Omer and Jewel Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Tom Bishop, and niece, Deborah Bishop. Mildred is...

Sep 18, 2018

Henrietta Howard Cunningham, 87, of Lexington, Georgia, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Born in Cleveland Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Inez Howard.  She was the wife to the late William Howard Cunningham for 55 years and sister to the late Bill and Bobby Howard.

Henrietta was blessed with wonderful friends...

Sep 18, 2018

A defining member of the “Greatest Generation,” Harold Darden, Associate State 4-H Leader Emeritus, and University of Georgia Associate Professor Emeritus, peacefully slipped the bonds of earth to touch the face of God on September 18,2018.  He was 98 years old.

He was born in Troup County Georgia, Sept. 6, 1920, to Mary Emma Williams and Charles...

Sep 17, 2018

Charles William Dalton, 81, of Colbert, died Monday, September 17, 2018. Charles was born to the late William Guy Dalton and Ella Rea Cook Dalton. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean Cobb.

Charles is survived by his children, Charles Eugene Dalton (Valerie), and Emma Dianne Sorrow, both of Colbert, brothers, Loyd Donald...