OBITUARIES

May 25, 2019

Doris Jaynes Dawson, 89, of Athens, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.

The daughter of Jessie Thomas Jaynes and Dellah Shedd Jaynes, Doris lived her entire life in the Arnoldsville area. She graduated from Arnoldsville High School and attended Athens Business College, the Mercer University Extension, and Athens Technical College. Throughout her life she studied business, religion,...

May 25, 2019

Captain Andrew John Waldron, Jr., SC, USN (Ret.), died peacefully in his Athens home on May 25, 2019. A veteran of Vietnam and the Cold War, his naval career culminated as the commanding officer of the Naval Supply Corps School, Athens, Georgia.

CAPT Waldron was born on May 6, 1942 in Darby, PA to Andrew and Kathleen...

May 25, 2019

Diane Standridge Beaird, 78, died May 25, 2019.

A native of Tate, GA, Diane was a daughter of the late Herschel and Lucy Boling Woodall. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Woodall.

Diane grew up in Toccoa, GA and lived for over forty-five years in Doraville. She worked for the Doraville...

May 25, 2019

Linda O’Dillon Hagwood, 63, of Watkinsville passed away Saturday, May 25th 2019, surrounded by the love of family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Webster (Webby) O’Dillon.  She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 45 years, Ricky Hagwood, Mother, Rosa Irene O’Dillon of Watkinsville, son and daughter-in-law Jason and Deesha Hagwood of...

May 24, 2019

Hilda Gilmer Poss, 88, of Winterville, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, Hilda was the daughter of the late Austin Preston Gilmer and Lula Pulliam Gilmer. She retired from the USDA Soil Conservation Service after 30 years. Hilda was a member of the Winterville United Methodist Church.

Along with...

May 22, 2019

Denise Maxwell Mattox, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the age of 63.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Walter Maxwell and Retha Coile Maxwell. Denise was strong in her faith as a Christian and she enjoyed praying for others. She was a member of Riverside...

May 20, 2019

Jeffrey Alton Busbin of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 51. He was preceded in  death by his mother, Linda Busbin. He is survived by his wife, Staci Busbin; father, Larry Busbin of Winterville, GA; son, Timothy Patterson of Commerce, GA; son, Michael Patterson of Commerce, GA; brother, William “Barry” Busbin; grandson, Sawyer...

May 18, 2019

Garley Edward “Eddie” Church, Jr., 54, died May 18, 2019.

A native of North Wilkesboro, NC, he was a son of Joan Miller Church of Athens and the late Garley Edward Church, Sr.

Eddie worked at Athens Auto Wrecking for over fifteen years and most recently was employed with Bray and Son Trucking.

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May 18, 2019

Claude Lee Goodrum Jr., 72, of Athens, died Saturday, May 18, 2019. A native of Athens, Lee was born to the late Claude Lee Goodrum Sr. and Inez Tillet Gooch. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Gooch Lord. Lee is survived by his wife, Sandra Goodrum, children, Weston (Nina) Goodrum, of...

May 17, 2019

Paul Anthony Blevins, 47, died Friday, May 17, 2019. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of Ted Blevins, Jr. and Claire Poole Blevins.  Paul was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing and also enjoyed horses and bull riding.  In addition to his parents Paul is survived by his sister, Connie (John) DeLay of Athens; brothers: Doyle Blevins...

May 16, 2019

Alicia Nicole Hardy, 20, died Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Ashville, NC.  Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of  Shane Hardy and Tracey Boswell Hardy of Athens.  She is also survived by her sister: Ashley Jewel (Daniel) Watson of Athens; paternal grandmother Judy Hardy of Lincolnton; maternal grandparents: Jim and Judy Boswell of Athens; a number of...

May 16, 2019

James Cameron “Jim” Porter, 76, died Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Walter Porter and Beulah Jenette Porter and brother to the late Janice Olson.  Jim was a graduate of Purdue University and University of Baltimore where he received degrees in Entomology and Business.  He served in the...

May 16, 2019

Rev. Roy Felix Major, 87, husband of Theresa Dodson Major, died Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born in Piedmont, SC, he was the son of the late Waymon Perry Major and Etta Fleming Major. His daughter Lisa Major Elders preceded him in death in 2016.  Roy retired in 1997 after serving as a minister for 40 years with the North...

May 16, 2019

Fred Monroe Blake, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Athens, GA. He was born in Franklin County, GA and grew up in Greer, SC. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he married Jessie Miller in 1946. He received degrees from Emory University in dentistry and orthodontics and practiced in Dekalb County, GA. He...

May 15, 2019

Joan H. Riddling, 90, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Born in Athens, Joan was the daughter of the late R.E. (Doc) and Nell Kirk Hardeman.  She was also preceded in death by her husband James E. (Bill) Riddling and son, James Michael Riddling, Sr.  Survivors include her two daughters: Barbara R. Whitehead (Byron) and Diane R. Watson (Tim); seven...

May 15, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Vanilia Italia (Favot) Sales. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 14, 2019

Albert Lawrence Dawson, 82, of Athens, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 17, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery (Harve Mathis Road). The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 pm at the funeral home.

Lord and Stephens, East, Athens, GA is in charge of...

May 14, 2019

Philip David Sims passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Phil was born in Golden, Colorado on October 15, 1947. He resided in Oglethorpe County for over 35 years at his homestead of Sims Farm. He was the son of the late Darrell Sims and Caroline Manning Sims. He is preceded in death...

May 12, 2019

Thomas Harmon Kittle of Oconee County, GA walked with the lord Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 85.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather that dedicated his life working for his family. He served his country bravely in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his...

May 11, 2019

On May 11, 2019, Jack Allison Wolfe, loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and nature enthusiast passed away at the age of 88.

Jack was born in Houston, PA on December 30, 1930.  He was the son of the late Wade Hampton Wolfe and Eva Marie Starkey Wolfe.  Jack was married to the late Bertha Alice Manner...