Patricia Taffer Flynn
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...
Karl L. Patton
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...
Edna Wynn Lance
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...
James Leslie McClain Jr
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...
Renee Bailey
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...
Irene Strickland
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...
Joyce Mathews
Dec 28, 2015
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
Dec 27, 2015
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
Dec 27, 2015
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
Dec 27, 2015
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...
Pam Sharp
Dec 25, 2015
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 Helen (Pledger) Bradshaw
Dec 24, 2015
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 D Roth
Dec 24, 2015
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 Warren
Dec 23, 2015
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 McGrath
Dec 22, 2015
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
Dec 21, 2015
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
Dec 21, 2015
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...
David Kenneth "Ken" Edwards
Dec 20, 2015
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
Dec 20, 2015
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
Dec 17, 2015
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,...