Shirley Adams
Jun 14, 2018
Shirley Jean Adams, 76, wife of Hugh H. Adams, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine Ward Downs. Shirley retired from Veri Tech. She was a member of AMVETS post 10 where she enjoyed placing flags on memorial day and calling for Senior Bingo. Every year she made...
Margaret Ann Whitehead
Jun 14, 2018
Margaret Ann Whitehead, 68, wife of Timothy Wayne Whitehead, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Smith and Lola Reese Smith. Margaret retired from Peterson Spring after 49 years. He enjoyed the outdoors working in her yard and looking after Casper and Midnight, her two cows. In addition to her husband...
Elizabeth Davis Johnson
Jun 14, 2018
Visitation Details
Monday, June 18th, 2018, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Service Details
Monday, June 18th, 2018 11:00am, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Interment Details
Monday, June 18th, 2018 10:00am, Evergreen Memorial Park
Thomas Oliver
Jun 14, 2018
Thomas Parks Oliver, 99, passed away June 14, 2018. A native of Athens, he was a son of the late Thomas and Vonie Oliver, and was also preceded in death by his wife Beatrice Kay Oliver and sons, Thomas Robert Oliver and Victor Maurice Oliver. Mr. Oliver was a combat veteran of the United States Navy, who served in the...
Donnie Mae Thompson
Jun 14, 2018
Donnie Mae Carithers Thompson, 97, of Athens, died Thursday, June 14, 2018. Donnie was born in Danielsville to the late John and Mary Elizabeth Booth Highland. She retired from Reliance Electric in 1991. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, J.A. Carithers and James Thompson, son-in-law John Pritchett, and was the last surviving of...
Betty Ann Pruitt
Jun 14, 2018
Visitation Details
Monday, June 18th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Service Details
Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 11:00am, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Interment Details
Franklin Memorial Gardens
James Knox Brookshire
Jun 13, 2018
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - James Knox Brookshire, Jr. passed away on June 13, 2018. He was born in Athens, GA on April 06, 1941, to James K. and Leclare Hardman Brookshire. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Brown Brookshire of 55 years; a son, James K. Brookshire III and wife Sandi; a daughter Denise Brookshire Mitchell and husband...
Bernard Fischer
Jun 12, 2018
Bernard Charles Fischer, 69, of Winterville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Bernard was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Alberta Fischer. He served 11 years in the United States Army and was a member of the AMVETS Post 10. Bernard worked as a logistics manager with FEMA for 19 years, then spent five years at Lowes...
Kelly Checketts
Jun 11, 2018
Kelly Jean Checketts, 39, beloved wife of Brandon Scott Checketts, died on Monday, June 11, 2018 after losing a valiant seven year fight against an aggressive brain tumor. She reluctantly leaves behind the four children of their 16 year marriage, to whom she was a devoted mother: Noah, Catie, Andrew and C.J. As a "military brat," she loved traveling to...
Ann Giles
Jun 10, 2018
Ann Elizabeth Butler Giles, 87, died June 10, 2018 A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of Jesse Arthur Butler and Blanche Jackson Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcy Shannon Giles and her daughter, Holly Elizabeth Giles. Living in Watkinsville her entire life, Mrs. Giles was extremely committed to and active in her community....
Benjamin James Rowan
Jun 9, 2018
Benjamin James Rowan, 29, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on June 9, 2018. Ben graduated with honors from Oconee County High School and earned his Associate's degree from Athens Tech. He was a happily employed mechanic at Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters of Sandy Springs. He was an avid biker, kayaker, and graced stages as a bass guitarist/percussionist for several area...
James E. Jackson
Jun 7, 2018
James "Jim" E. Jackson, 88 of Athens, passed away June 7, 2018. He was the son of the late Jesse & Christine Jackson; also husband of the late Mrs. Martha Ellen Jackson. He was a member of the Life Church of Athens. Mr. Jackson was a devoted husband of many years to Martha, a devoted father and grandfather. James faith...
Eli Cox Ingram, Jr. Jr
Jun 6, 2018
Eli Ingram, Jr., 87, of Athens died Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Harriett Hofmann; brother: Donnie Ingram; sons: Eric Ingram (Rosinda), Jeff Ingram (Stephanie); daughter: Linda Allen (Carroll); step sons: Mark Swenson (Diana), Ron Swenson (Cathy); six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. He was preceded...
Helen Olivia (Bishop) Bell
Jun 5, 2018
Surrounded by the sounds of sweet hymns sung by her children and loved ones, Helen Olivia Bishop Bell, 90, of Hull, GA, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, on June 5, 2018. She loved The Lord and loved serving Him through The Good News Club, teaching Sunday School, and was a dedicated prayer warrior. She was a...
Carol June Boughton
Jun 2, 2018
Visitation Details
Monday, June 4th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Service Details
Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 11:00am, Oconee Memorial Park
Amelia Gail Stephenson
Jun 2, 2018
Amelia Gail Stephenson of Athens peacefully joined her late husband, Paul T. Stephenson, to be in the presence of the Lord on Saturday, June 2nd. She was the daughter of Cecile Lesseur Carter and Morris Carter. Amelia's son and daughter-in-law Tom and Holly Stephenson, and their children Brad, Annie, and Camille; and other son, Doctor Todd Stephenson survive her. Amelia...
Candace Mary (Clark) Langford
May 31, 2018
Candace Mary Langford, retired educator and master gardener, passed away on May 31, 2018 at the age of 63. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Patricia Clark, and her brothers Donald, Blair, and Patrick. She is survived by her partner Jeremy Granade, her brother Christopher Clark, nephews Jesse, Derek, Macon, and Corelli, nieces Chelsea and Kayce,...
Paul Henley
May 31, 2018
Paul M. Henley, Jr, 93, of Danielsville, GA was welcomed home on May 31, 2018 by his late wife, Juanita Buchanan Henley and his parents Paul M. Henley, Sr and Stella Brown Henley. Paul was born July 31, 1924 in his parent's home in the Poca Community where he was raised. He graduated from Madison County High School and joined...
Betty Pharr
May 30, 2018
Betty S. Pharr, 75, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at home. Born in Newport News, VA, she was a daughter of the late Morton P. Sadler Jr. and Cora McAllister Sadler. Mrs. Pharr retired as an Office Manager from the Terry College of Business. She was a former Watkinsville Baptist Church Sunday School teacher and a current...
Stanley Thad Pruett
May 30, 2018
Stanley Thad Pruett, 64, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Pruett is survived by his wife, Kathy Carmichael Pruett; they made their home in Danielsville. Additional survivors are his children, Thad and Priscilla Pruett; mother, Janette Pruett; sisters, Cindy McCoy and Vonda Woodall; brother, Danny Pruett and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...