Jan 10, 2016

Helen Louise Carruth, 89, of Watkinsville, died Sunday, January 10, 2016. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Oren and Mary Lee Ashley Sims. Mrs. Carruth was a member of Antioch Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Nathan Carruth; and three sisters, Ada Holliday, Macie Thrasher,...

Jan 8, 2016

Frank Eugene Cash, 88, of Athens, GA passed away Friday, January 8th, 2016. A native of Athens, Mr. Cash was the son of the late Layman Lester and Cora Watkins Cash, and was preceded in death by his daughter Beverly Cash Malo, and four siblings: Layman Cash, Hugh W. Cash, Ruth C. Fowler and Penny T. Cline. Survivors include his...

Jan 8, 2016

Susan Elizabeth Smith, 61, of Lexington, went home to be with her heavenly father, precious Daddy and long missed Mammaw and Pa on Friday, January 8, 2016. Born in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Curtis Edge. Mrs. Smith enjoyed many years of teaching children and being manager at Circle M. She was a leader for many...

Jan 6, 2016

Frederick Williams, 89, of Athens, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Born to the late John and Mamie Cregger Williams, Frederick is also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Williams, and siblings Thelma Evely, and Betty Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Violeta Ragotero Williams son, John Michael Williams, step-daughter Roxanne (Bruce) Ragotero-Perkins, brother Ernest (Louella) Williams, and sister...

Jan 6, 2016

Joe Clyde Guest, Jr, 76 of Comer, GA, passed away January 6, 2016. He was the son of the late, Joe C. and Bertie Lou Guest. He was also a longtime member and deacon of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Guest was preceded in death by two brothers, James Guest and David Herring. Funeral Services are Sunday January 10, 2016...

Jan 4, 2016

Frank Benjamin Stark, Jr., son of Frank and Esther Star of Pennsylvania, passed away January 4, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Melanie Stark. Mr. Stark was born in Allentown, PA on March 30, 1928. He graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration. He loved racing English and Italian cars all of the...

Jan 4, 2016

Jan 4, 2016

Jo Edith Edwards, 81, passed away January 4, 2014. She retired as a teller from BB&T in Danielsville. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Clark George Edwards, and parents, Tal & Sue Compton. Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Hicks; sisters, Linda Bennett and Jackie (Charles) Drake; grandchildren, Courtney Rebecca Soto and Nathaniel Blane Hicks; and great-granddaughter, Cassadee...

Jan 3, 2016

Evelyn Briscoe Hammond, 99, wife of the late Charles M. "Chick" Hammond, died Sunday, January 3, 2016. Born in Walton County she was the daughter of the late Lucius Briscoe and Mary Cordella Stroud Briscoe. She was a member of Bogart Christian Church and retired from Statham Garment. Survivors include her children: Donald (Eloise) Hammond of Gainesville, Peggy (Elliott) Denmark...

Jan 3, 2016

George Edwin Brown, 80, of Colbert, Georgia, died January 3rd, 2016. "Ed", as he was known to most, was the son of Thomas "Plummer" Brown and Grace O'Neil Brown. He was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church where he attended regularly and served as an usher. He passed away in his home after a battle with lung cancer. He is...

Jan 3, 2016

Patricia Ann Wheeler of Dover passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Milford Nursing Home. She was 72. Mrs. Wheeler was born May 27, 1943 in Athens, Georgia to the late W.B. Cash and Christine Fowler Cash. She married her high school sweetheart Billy Joe Wheeler in 1964 and moved to Dover, DE. Mrs. Wheeler taught at Dover High...

Jan 3, 2016

Charles Richard Grimes passed away peacefully on January 3, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens, GA. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend by all who knew and loved him. Charles was born in Macon to Hope and Francis Grimes on July 25, 1940. He attended Lanier High School, graduating in...

Jan 2, 2016

Jan 2, 2016

Donald Lewis Bloom, 73 of Watkinsville, passed away January 2, 2016. He was the son to the late, Lewis L. and Evelyn Bloom; he was also preceded in death by his brother, David Bloom. Mr. Bloom was the owner and operator of Watkinsville Used Cars for over 30 years. A Memorial Service is Saturday, January 9, 2016 3:00pm at Athens...

Jan 2, 2016

Patricia Ann Taffer Flynn, 59 of Homer, passed away January 2, 2016. She was the daughter of the late, James Mead Taffer, Sr. A Memorial service will be announced later. Survivors include: Mother, Shirley Robertson; children, April Ratcliff and fiancé, Stevie Brock, Melissa (Billy) Mathews, James Conley Whitt, Kalob Bowens and Keaton Bowens; sisters, Joyce (James) Reese, Regina (Dennis) Ponder...

Jan 1, 2016

Karl L. Patton, died Friday, January 1, 2016. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late John Collins Witcher and Martha Rucker Witcher. Survivors include her children: Diane Johnson of Hull, Martha Dills of Colbert and Tommy Lane of Ft. Collins, CO; grandchildren: Buttons Johnson, Tonya Anderson, Lissa Hollis, Brianna Dills, Karla Patton, Andrew Lane, Alex Lane...

Jan 1, 2016

Edna Wynn Lance, 82, of Hull, died January 1, 2016. Born in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late Henry Crawford "Crof" and Azalee Strickland Wynn, widow of William "Bill" Lance and preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Mrs. Lance was a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Malcolm (Rebecca) Lance, Jeanne...

Dec 31, 2015

James L. McClain, Jr., 68, died December 31, 2015. Born in Athens, and longtime resident of Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of the late James L., Sr. and Hattie Moore Limehouse McClain. James was a graduate of Georgia Tech, earning his degree in Electrical Engineering. Following in his father's profession, he became one of the most respected engineers in...

Dec 30, 2015

Renee Leigh Bailey, 54, of Athens, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Bill and Barbara Harper Whitehead. Mrs. Bailey loved art and painting, dancing and gardening with her grandson, Ayden. She enjoyed riding motorcycles with the Outback Riders of Athens. She was very humorous, and loved to make people laugh. In addition to...

Dec 29, 2015

Irene Strickland, 90, died December 28, 2015. A native and longtime resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara Spratlin Burroughs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Troy Strickland; daughter, Janice Strickland Harrison; son, Ronal Strickland and siblings, Rebecca, Sue, Sarah, Harry, Leroy, Spurgeon and Ruth. Mrs. Strickland was a...