OBITUARIES

Patricia "P.J." Joren

Feb 3, 2014

Athens, GA - Patricia "P.J." Joren, 67, died February 3, 2014. She was the widow of Jacob Joren and is survived by her children, Terri DeMuth (Thomas) of Athens, Sandra Ann Farrell (Jason) and Larry Allen Harthon (Jennifer) of Melborne, FL; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date....

William T. Smith

Feb 1, 2014

William Trampus Smith Union Point, GA William Trampus Smith, 49, passed away February 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Lovic Joseph Smith and brother, Tracy Smith. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Bairds Baptist Church. Memorial services will be Monday, February 3, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Oglethorpe...

Diane (Burris) Jay

Jan 31, 2014

Diane Burris Jay, 62, died Friday, January 31, 2014 due to complications from the flu. Diane was born on July 7, 1951 in Houston, Texas. She attended A.C. Flora High School in Columbia, South Carolina and then the University of Georgia. At the University, she met her husband Charles "Chuck" Jay Jr. (deceased). The two lived in Germany from 1970-1973...

Ronnie Dean Smith Sr

Jan 29, 2014

Visitation Details

Saturday, February 1st, 2014 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Cornerstone Church Of God

Service Details

Saturday, February 1st, 2014 2:00pm, Cornerstone Church Of God

John Michael "Mike" Smith

Jan 28, 2014

Lexington, GA - John Michael Smith, 65, died January 28, 2014. Born in Charlotte, NC, he was a son of Hannah Argo Smith of Lexington and the late John Edwin Smith. Mike was a graduate of Oglethorpe County High School after which he served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Following his military service, he was a 1975...

Annie Laurie (Willoughby) Caldwell

Jan 28, 2014

Annie Laurie Caldwell Lexington Annie Laurie Caldwell, 94, wife of the late Alfred Henry "A H" Caldwell, died January 28, 2014. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Walton Pope Willoughby and Lillian Irene Willis Willoughby. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William Larry Caldwell, daughter,...

Billy Mason

Jan 27, 2014

William "Billy" Mason, 62, died January 27, 2014 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Billy was a beloved husband, father and Dee - to his grandchildren. He retired from GoldKist Poultry after thirty years. He loved to fish and restore old cars. He was a son of the late Wallace and Geraldine Mason and was preceded in death by a brother,...

Randy Wayne Rogers

Jan 27, 2014

Visitation Details

Thursday, January 30th, 2014 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Service Details

Friday, January 31st, 2014 1:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST

Louis William Reichle

Jan 26, 2014

Service Details

Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 1:00pm, Evergreen Memorial Park

Interment Details

Evergreen Memorial Park

Roy Herbert Nunnally

Jan 25, 2014

Bogart, GA - Roy Herbert Nunnally, age 85, formerly of Bogart, Georgia, died January 25, 2014 at New London Health Center. Roy was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was well known by many in the Bogart/Athens area. He was the son of the late William Arthur and Martha Clyde Nunnally. Survivors include a daughter Dixie Williams and...

Bobbie Ann (Parham) Perry

Jan 25, 2014

Bobbie Ann Perry, 76, died January 25, 2014. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Ezzie Lou Guest and Lester Parham, Sr. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Lynn Fortson; brothers, Lester Parham, Jr., Marshall Parham and Richard Parham; and sister, Betty Parham. The family will receive friends Monday, January 27, 2014...

Joan Alloway (Fox) Folwell

Jan 24, 2014

Joan Alloway Fox Folwell, age 88, of Athens, Georgia, died on January 24, 2014 at University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of advanced dementia. Joan was born on July 21, 1925 in Winona, Mississippi to Hally Fox and Katie Irene Campbell Fox. She spent her early years there with her beloved older brother Hal and two precious sisters, Judith and Janet....

Ken Owens

Jan 24, 2014

Ken Owens, 50, died January 24, 2014. A native of Barrow County, GA, he was a son of Becky Sweatman of Statham and the late Jimmy Dale Owens. Mr. Owens was a truck driver for over thirty years and also a farmer for many years. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM at New Town Baptist...

Kenneth Phillip "Ken" Smart

Jan 24, 2014

Winder, GA - Kenneth Phillip Smart, 74, died January 24, 2014. Born in Lock Haven, PA, he was the son of the late Phillip Crider and Jane Frey Smart. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from IBM. Mr. Smart attended Prince Avenue Baptist Church and was a devoted follower of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 53...

Gloria McCarty

Jan 24, 2014

Gloria Elaine McCarty, 67 died Friday, January 24, 2014 following a courageous battle to overcome multiple illnesses. She was a dedicated Christian that loved The Lord and believed that all things are possible through Him. Born in Athens, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Garnett and Elizabeth Morrison McCarty She graduated from Athens High School in 1966. She...

Robert Hoyl Youngblood

Jan 23, 2014

Robert Hoyl Youngblood (Papa Bpb), 85, died Thursday at his home in the company of his family. He served with the Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from The Kendall Co. and was a member of Grove Chapel Church. Robert was very loyal to the nursing homes, where he would play his guitar and...

Marie Thomson

Jan 23, 2014

Marie Bontempo Thomson, 81, of Athens passed away on January 23, 2014. Mrs. Thomson was born in Summit, New Jersey to Emile and Lena Statelles Bontempo. She was a graduate of Berkeley College and was employed with the Foreign Agricultural Service in Washington D.C. She was also employed with Bell Labs in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey and was a member...

Jean Bricker

Jan 23, 2014

Jean Bricker, 71, passed away January 23, 2014. Born in McKeesport, PA, Mrs. Bricker was the widow of James Harold Bricker, Jr. Mrs. Bricker taught for sixteen years at First Presbyterian Weekday School in Athens and attended Covenant Presbyterian Church for many years. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Oconee Chapel with interment following...

Velma (Walton) Butts

Jan 22, 2014

Service Details

Saturday, February 1st, 2014 2:00pm, St. James United Methodist Church

Dale Bruce Prell

Jan 22, 2014

Athens, GA - Dale B. Prell, 67, died January 22, 2014. Born in Mauston, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Wilbert F. and Inez Behrens Prell. Dale received his Bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse and his Master's from Northern Colorado University. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1968 - 1972. Before moving to...