OBITUARIES

James Elmer Whitehead

Jun 8, 2017

James Elmer Whitehead, 87, of Hull, died Thursday, June 8, 2017. James was preceded in death by his parents, Earlie and Lizzie Vaughn Whitehead, wife, Mary Louise Cowart Whitehead, children, James Hassie Whitehead and Loretta Whitehead Roberts, sisters, Essie Ruth Whitehead Cowart and Ellie Lou Whitehead Booth. He is survived by his grandchildren, Brady Christopher Whitehead, Brandy LaShea Tiller, and...

Sue Self

Jun 7, 2017

Sue Self, 64, went peacefully to be with the Lord June 7, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born February 20, 1953, daughter of Lois Shelton and the late Douglas Shelton and preceded in death by 4 siblings. She left behind a grumpy old man and a ton of memories. Sue was very well known for listening to Roy...

Diann (Smith) Floyd

Jun 7, 2017

Diann Smith Floyd, age 70, of Hull, Georgia, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 after a valiant fight against breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Tampa, Florida on December 24, 1946, Diann was the daughter of the late William Edward and Christine Smith. Diann married her beloved husband, Wayne, on...

Larry Jack MacKay

Jun 7, 2017

Larry Jack MacKay, 61, of Colbert, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Delbert MacKay and Katie Knighten MacKay. Larry was a Corporal with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. He began his law enforcement career working in the jail with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office before starting with the Madison...

Barbara Ann Landers

Jun 6, 2017

Barbara Ann Landers, 77 of Watkinsville, passed away June 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late, John Perry & Jessie P. Mitchem; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Landers, Jr. Mrs. Landers was a hardworker, loved working with her flowers and yard. She loved traveling with her church group. She had attended Farmington Baptist...

Arthur Scott

Jun 5, 2017

Arthur Alexander Scott, Jr., 83, died June 5, 2017. A native of Greensboro, NC, he was a son of the late Ellen Stone Scott and Arthur Alexander Scott, Sr. and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Scott Finch and Norma Ellen Scott. Mr. Scott was a veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of North...

William McGowan Bowen

Jun 5, 2017

William McGowan "Mack" Bowen, 77, of Crawford, died June 5, 2017. Mack was born to J.O. and Mildred Mann Bowen, and grew up in Decatur, GA. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of Georgia. He and his childhood sweetheart, Jane Rowland, married in 1960, and began Bowen Farms in Oglethorpe County in 1964. Two...

Andrew Bowman "Drew" Swan

Jun 5, 2017

Andrew Bowman "Drew" Swan, 19, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on June 5, 2017 following a tragic accident, surrounded by loving family, friends, classmates, teammates, coaches and teachers. Drew attended Athens Academy for 16 years, graduating just last month. He distinguished himself in academics and athletics, graduating as a member of the National Honor Society and excelling in sports. He...

David N. Sorrow

Jun 4, 2017

Visitation Details

Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Service Details

Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 11:00am, Lord and Stephens, WEST

Interment Details

Sherwood Memorial Park

Suzanne Fuller

Jun 4, 2017

Suzanne Fuller, 52, of Athens, wife of Charles Fuller, died peacefully at home on June 4, 2017. Suzanne held both A.S and B.S. degrees in Dental Hygiene. She worked in the dental field from 1985 until 2013. She truly enjoyed her career in dentistry. She worked for many years in the practice of Dr. C.S. Wilbanks and considered so many...

Onan Grady Cooper Jr

Jun 4, 2017

O. Grady Cooper, 93, of Watkinsville, died Sunday, June 4, 2017. A native of Macon, he was the son of the late O.G. Cooper and Audrey S. Cooper of Macon, and the husband of the late Carol B. Cooper, of Watkinsville. Mr. Cooper had a long and distinguished career in radio broadcasting having been associated with radio stations in Macon,...

George Thomas Hardeman

Jun 3, 2017

George "Tommy" Thomas Hardeman, 77 of Athens, peacefully passed away June 4, 2017. He was the son of the late, William & Elizabeth Hardeman. Mr. Hardeman was a member of Winterville Baptist Church, a veteran with the U.S. Air Force and retired from the airline industry after 40 years. Graveside services are Tuesday 11:00am June 6, 2017 at Evergreen Memorial...

Mary Lynn Dunn

Jun 2, 2017

Mary Lynn Dunn, 60, joined her Daddy, The Reverend M. Eugene Dunn in Heaven on Friday afternoon, June 2, 2017. Lynn was born in LaGrange, GA on Easter Monday, April 22, 1957. Lynn attended Indian Creek Elementary School in Clarkston, GA; J. P. Carr Middle School in Conyers, GA; and Rockdale County Comprehensive High School in Conyers, GA in 1975,...

Jennifer Allen Anderson

Jun 2, 2017

Jennifer Claire Allen Anderson, of Bishop, GA, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. Jennifer was born in Shreveport, LA on May 27, 1969, and was the daughter of Larry Allen and Jerrilyn Marlette. In 1991, Jennifer graduated Cum Laude from of Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA, and worked as a Registered Nurse for 10 years. Jennifer married Steven Lee...

Barry Lamar Savage

Jun 2, 2017

Barry Lamar Savage, 59, passed from this world in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 3, 2017, and joined the love of his life, Tina Williams Savage, who preceded him in death in January 2016. Born in Athens on October 24th, 1957, he was the son of the late Tallie Lamar Savage and Betty Sue Osborne Savage. Barry was...

Shirley Anna (Floyd) Hayes

Jun 2, 2017

Shirley Anna Floyd Hayes, daughter of the late Dr. Seth J. Floyd and Alice Berot Floyd, passed away on June 2, 2017 at Quiet Oaks Heathcare in Crawford, GA. Shirley was born July 5, 1925, in New Orleans, LA and graduated in 1942 from McMain High School in New Orleans. She attended the University of Alabama the following year, thus...

Robert Ernest McClure Jr

May 31, 2017

Robert Ernest McClure, Jr., 88, husband of Faye Webb McClure, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Born in Macon, he was the son of the late Robert Ernest McClure, Sr. and Edith Christine Mitchell McClure. Ernest served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict where he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He retired from Georgia Power as a...

Louise (Keyes) McKinnon

May 31, 2017

Watkinsville - Louise "Winnie" Keyes McKinnon, of Watkinsville, died suddenly Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Born on August 22, 1935, in Bogart, Georgia, Louise was the wife of the late Wesley W. "Wash" McKinnon. She loved her family with a strength that could move mountains; she was a faithful friend who always thought of others before herself; she was a survivor...

Sandra W. Mathews

May 30, 2017

Visitation Details

Thursday, June 1st, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Lighthouse Methodist Church

Service Details

Thursday, June 1st, 2017 2:00pm, Lighthouse Methodist Church

Robert Newbury

May 30, 2017

Bobby was ready for Heaven and got to go on 5/30/17. 62 years on Earth and married for 42 to Iris. He is happy and healthy for eternity! Sons David and Paul, daughter in love Allyson carry on the legacy of knowing Jesus as Savior. The little Newbury's Ava, Zayne and Xander knew Papa loved them. Many will remember Bobby's...