Joyce Mathews, 68, wife of the late Charles Mathews, died Monday, December 28, 2015. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey Bray and Myrtice Moon Bray. In addition to her husband and parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her daughter Christa Mathews Sharp and brother, Ricky Bray. She was a homemaker and member of...
Scott Hoopaugh, 40, of Danielsville, died Sunday, December 27, 2015. Scott is survived by his wife, Kim Hoopaugh, parents Ester and Robert Hoopaugh, children, Ryan and Kaydee Perry, sister, Sandy Hoopaugh, brothers, Kenny and Bobby Hoopaugh, niece, Ashley Anderson, nephews, Michael and Tristan Hoopaugh, aunt and uncle, Karen and Randy Hart, and his eight dogs. A memorial service will be...
Cecil Gaines Owens, 83, of Athens, died Sunday, December 27, 2015. Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Adgel G. Owens and Annie Parten Owens. Mr. Owens was a Veteran of the Korean War, and a retired Deacon of Northside Baptist Church. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and was the flagman for 25 years at...
Dorsey Stewart Hull, GA Dorsey Stewart, 73, died December 27, 2015. Born in Winterville, he was the son of the late John B. and Mary Martin Stewart and preceded in death by his brother, Russell Stewart. Dorsey was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and was a retired machinist with Reliance Electric. He was a longtime member of Winterville First...
Christa Sharp, 40, died December 25, 2015. A resident of Lexington, GA, she was a daughter of Joyce Mathews and daughter-in-law of Jimmie Lou Sharp, both of Lexington. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Mathews and father-in-law, Sherald Sharp. Funeral services will be Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev....
Whitney Pledger Bradshaw, 26, died Thursday, December 24, 2015. A native of Watkinsville, Whitney was the daughter of Robin Thomas (Jaime) Pledger of Monroe and Jan Adcock Pledger of Athens. Whitney was a 2007 graduate of Oconee County High School. In her younger years, Whitney was a Level 10 State Champion gymnast with Classic City Gymnastics. Whitney was loved by...
Albert Davison "A.D." Roth, Jr, 87 of Watkinsville, passed away December 24, 2015. He was the son of the late, Albert & Edna Patrick Roth and also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Carson Roth; son, Robert Davison Roth; brother, Sammy Roth; sister, Lillian Jordan. Graveside services are Monday December 28, 2015 2:00pm at Oconee Memorial Park with Mr....
Vera Lee Warren passed away at her home in Bogart of Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the age of 96. Born on November 28, 1919, she was the first born of Claude and Eunice Sims. She was married to J.D. Warren for forty-nine years prior to his death in 1993. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded...
Douglas Paul "Doug" McGrath, 49, husband of Shawna Weasel McGrath, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Doug was the son of Steve and Barb McGrath of Athens. Doug was currently an Account Manager with Dalton Carpet One and had previously worked for The Carpet Shop. He was a member of Cornerstone Church. Doug was an avid golfer...
Linda Ann Ivester McAvoy, 69, of Athens, died Monday, December 21, 2015. Born in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Martha Dorsey Ivester. Mrs. McAvoy was a longtime member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church, where she enjoyed working with Bible School and Sunday School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
George Neal Callaway Sr., 88, of Comer, died Monday, December 21, 2015. Born in White County, he was the son of the late Jim C. Callaway and Ellie Jane Helton Callaway. Mr. Callaway was a poultry farmer and cattleman for over forty years. He retired from Coggins Granite. He loved his dog, Black Jack, and most of all, he loved...
Ken Edwards, 64, of Athens passed away following a lengthy illness on December 20, 2015 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Ken was a devoted husband to Theresa "Rita" Edwards and loving father and grandfather. He delighted in his family and in his many close friends. During a 36-year career in law enforcement, Ken served first the City of Athens' and...
Mary Lynn Leaptrott, 55, beloved daughter, sister and friend, died December 20, 2015. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Survivors include her parents, Rev. Don and Miriam Leaptrott of Winterville; two brothers, David...
Wallace Alfred Beggs, 87, a longtime residence of Clarkesville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born on November 11, 1928, the oldest son of Cleo and Helen Beggs and is survived by three children, son and daughter-in-law Tom and Beth Beggs of Indianola, Iowa; daughter and son-in-law Vicki Beggs and Terry Sims of Westwood, Massachusetts,...
Thomas William "TW" Meeler, 88, died Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Thomas Watson Meeler and Annie Lou Patton Meeler and brother to the late Pledger Meeler. Mr. Meeler retired from Big Star Foods after 40 years and was the owner and operator of Meeler Wood Products. He loved his beagles,...
Arlene H. Whiten, 79 of Commerce, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Henry Vance and Willer Jean Holden, wife of the late Bobby Whiten, Sr., and preceded in death by an infant son, David Whiten. Survivors include her sons, Bobby Gene Whiten, Jr., Timothy Lee Whiten, Richard Samuel Whiten...
Lt. Col., Retired, Benjamin E. Lumpkin, Jr. died December 13, 2015 at age 89. He was the son of Benjamin Eugene Lumpkin and Chloe Cornelia Bennett Lumpkin. His great and great-great grandfathers were civil war veterans. He was a native Athenian and graduated from Athens High School in 1943. He was a regular Army Officer and a veteran of WWII,...
Roy Cook, Jr., 91, husband of the late Annie Elizabeth Sanders Cook, died Sunday, December 13, 2015. A native of Senoia, GA, he was the son of the late Roy Crook, Sr. and Annie Maude Tinney Crook. He was also preceded in death by his son, Roy Cook, III. Roy retired from Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant in Hapeville and...
Floyd Alton Green, 67, husband of 38 years to Gloria Johnson Green, died December 11, 2015. Born in Commerce, Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Donnie Minish Green. He retired from Roper Pump, was a member of Hull Baptist Church and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. In addition to his wife, survivors...
George Alexander Kiser, Jr, 82 of Athens, passed away December 10, 2015. Mr. Kiser was a member of Mountain Park United Methodist Church and a veteran with The United States Marine Corp serving during the Korean Conflict. He was the son of the late, George A. and Mamie G. Kiser; and also preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Kiser;...