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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...