Jan 14, 2016

Lucille Yount Paul, 95, of Hull died Thursday, January 14, 2016. Born in Newton, North Carolina to the late Paul and Annie Propst Yount, Lucille was also preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell S. Johnston. She is survived by her children, Roy Lee Johnston, Joanne Johnston, Jerry Johnston, and Ron Johnston. Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of...

Jan 13, 2016

James Taylor Bates, 78, husband of 50 years to Faye O'Dillon Bates, died January 13, 2016. Born in Danielsville, GA he was the son of the late Carlton Bates and Nettie Epps Bates and also preceded in death by his five brothers and one sister. He retired from Country Roads as a van driver. In addition to his wife, sister...

Jan 13, 2016

Marjorie Ann Shurling Hale left this life peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Lake Ridge, Virginia. "Miss Margie", a long-time resident of Watkinsville, Georgia, was born on November 8, 1931 in Tennille, GA, the daughter of Harley Tug and Mary Eva Peavy Shurling. She graduated from Tennille High School and the Georgia State College For...

Jan 12, 2016

Susan Carol Haywood passed away January 12, 2016 due to heart failure. She was born in Athens, GA on February 26, 1969. Susan is survived by her son Jason Wren Pledger Jr.; parents Jane C. Houston and E. Lamar Houston, Gerald D. Haywood and Connie Haywood; sister Denise Haywood McWhorter (Thad); step sister, Nicole Stanley (Jim), and nieces and nephews....

Jan 12, 2016

Homer Jackson "Jack" Fendley, 84, of Danielsville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Albert Louis and Elvira O'Kelley Fendley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janie Fendley Daniel, and her husband, Watson. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Joyce Fendley; two...

Jan 11, 2016

Tina Williams Savage, 56, wife of 36 years to Barry Lamar Savage, died Monday, January 11, 2016 at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Lerion "Wayne" Williams and Betty Anne Burrell Williams. Tina was a 1977 graduate of Oconee County High School and was working as an Insurance Agent for Chastain...

Jan 11, 2016

Rev. Oscar Taylor, 96, husband of the late Lucille Taylor, when home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2016. Born in Habersham County , he was the son of the late Harris and Nellie Woodall Taylor and father to the late Jerry Lee Taylor and Harold Taylor and grandfather to the late Janet Johnson. Rev. Taylor retired...

Jan 11, 2016

Annie "Edna" Graham, 98 passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born in Stephens County to the late Jim and Ollie Cheek. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a member of Edwards Baptist Church in Crawford. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Graham and children, Morris Graham, Lessie Reynolds, Frances McNeil, and Betty Jo Evans....

Jan 11, 2016

Florence Davis Culbertson, 90, died Monday, January 11, 2016. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Redrick Alexander Davis, Sr. and Lollie Dial Davis. She retired from Athens General Hospital as a nurse and was a member of Bogart United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Mary Jo Gardner and sister, Anne...

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...