Paul Rayburn Whitfield
Jun 23, 2024
Paul Rayburn Whitfield 80 of Hull, GA went to sing with all his heart on the streets of heaven on June 23, 2024. He was the son of the late Pascal & Rosie Lee Whitfield; he was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Grant Haulk. Mr. Whitfield was a veteran with the United States Navy and retired from...
Lonnie Willis Dickerson, Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Lonnie Willis Dickerson Jr. went to his home in heaven to be with Jesus on June 22, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Nation’s Church, 8780 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 AM until the service time.
Lonnie was born on...
Scott Carter
Jun 22, 2024
Scott Carter, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Billy Shannon Carter and Sandy Lynn Brooks.
Scott is survived by his children, Nevaeh Streisguth, Bentley Shannon Carter, Karson Scott Carter, McKenna Lynn Carter and William Kalei Carter; siblings, Hannah Scarborough, Justin Carter and Haley Meadows and a host of other...
Harold Richard McCannon
Jun 21, 2024
Harold Richard McCannon, 89, died Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in Greensboro, GA, he was the son of the late Gilford McCannon and Minnie Turner McCannon and brother to the late Fred McCannon, Franklin McCannon and Bobby McCannon. Mr. McCannon served in the US Army, retired from Westinghouse and in retirement he loved to travel. Survivors include his siblings: Dorothy...
William Wayne Ridgeway
Jun 21, 2024
William Wayne “Sarge” Ridgeway, 77 of Statham, GA., passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Ridgeway was a son of the late Artica T. and Eunice House Ridgeway. Wayne loved working on race cars, when his brother Lindon Ridgeway drove at Athens Speedway and Winder Barrow Speedway. He worked for 30 years on the roads...
Martha Ellen Atkinson
Jun 21, 2024
Martha Ellen Atkinson peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1957, in Monroeville, Alabama , to the late Byongsoon Kim Abby and the late Hector House.
In her journey through life, Ellen was blessed with a loving marriage to her husband of 38 years, COL (Ret) Vernon Atkinson II, and...
Bonnie Alexander Nessmith
Jun 19, 2024
Bonnie Alexander Nessmith, 73, of Athens, GA, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kirby Alexander; her husband, Reginald Edwin Nessmith; and their son, Charles Thomas Nessmith.
Bonnie is survived by her mother, Nelda Jackson of Athens; daughter, Cindy Nessmith of Athens; brother, David Jackson of Ohio; sister, Judice McKenzie of Birmingham, AL; grandson, Jadon...
Joan Landrum Dunagan
Jun 19, 2024
Joan Landrum Dunagan was born February 23, 1945, to Frank and Allie Ree Landrum. A native of Greene County, Joan was a resident of Watkinsville since 1970. She married Joe Dunagan on December 19, 1965. They were married for 58 wonderful years. Joan was a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing up. She later worked as a secretary for...
Johnny Lanier
Jun 18, 2024
Johnny Luther Lanier, 83, of Winder was peacefully called Heavenward on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend to many who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Johnny was born on July 19, 1940, and was preceded in death by his parents John L. and Louise Lanier.
Johnny retired from the United...
Richard Dent Shouse
Jun 18, 2024
Richard Dent Shouse, of Athens, GA, passed away on June 18, 2024. The son of the late Newton Combs Shouse Jr. and Hattie Moore Shouse; Richard moved to Athens 50 years ago from his place of birth in Louisville, KY. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a devout follower of his faith. Richard spent 35...
Robert J. Cotton
Jun 18, 2024
Robert J. Cotton, United States Army Veteran, 77, of Nicholson, passed away on June 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Herman and Minnie Cotton; also preceded by his wife, Sandra Tinnell Cotton; He was also preceded by his stepmother, Plonie Cotton; daughter, Lisa Cotton Shubert; son, Terry Cotton; sister, Amanda Webster; step-son, Kenneth Carle and stepdaughter, Sheryl...
James "Jim" Everett Davee
Jun 16, 2024
James Everett Davee “Jim”, 96, of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on June 16, 2024. Born on March 17, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence Weston Davee and Muriel Goodrich Davee.
Jim was raised in Tenafly, NJ and attended the University of Maine in Orono where he graduated with honors, earning a degree in Mechanical...
Allen Eugene Dooley
Jun 16, 2024
Allen Eugene Dooley, age 89, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
A native of Hart County; but a resident of Oconee for most of his life, Mr. Dooley was the son of the late James R. Griffin Dooley and Ethel (Pullen) Dooley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; William Alfred Dooley, of...
Audry Ann Simms
Jun 15, 2024
Audry Ann Simms, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, eleven days shy of her 80th birthday.
Born in Texas, she was a daughter of the late George William Schoepf and Theira Magaline Hunkerpillar Schoepf. Audry was a longtime active member of the Campus View Church of Christ. She was well known for her...
Keith Alexander Haley
Jun 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Alexander Haley, 45, of Comer, GA who left us on June 14, 2024.
Keith leaves behind his precious daughters, Alexi E. Haley and Bella G. Haley; his wife, Jessie (Grimes) Haley; his father, Edward Haley; brother, Kevin Haley; sister, Holly Haley (Jeremy Cartledge); his many nieces and nephews; several...
Richard Clarence Burger
Jun 14, 2024
Richard Clarence Burger, 81, passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family on June 14, 2024.
Richard worked thirty-four years at Anaconda Wire & Cable (AKA General Cable) as Supervisory Positions and Shipping Manager. After retiring, he drove a school bus for Oconee County for eleven years. He loved those children and their parents.
Richard loved sports. He played baseball at...
Kathleen Bush Logan
Jun 14, 2024
Kathleen Bush “Kathie” Logan died peacefully on June 14, 2024 after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born and raised in Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida, and always a “Florida Girl” at heart, Kathie had a lifelong love of the ocean and the beach and spent much of her youth on or around the water through family trips to the beach, her...
Marie V. Canane
Jun 13, 2024
Marie Virginia Dillon(nee) Canane, 95, died June 13, 2024.
A native of Belmont, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Francis J. Dillon and Mary M. Callahan (nee) Dillon. Marie attended elementary and high school in Belmont. She graduated from Regis College with a liberal arts degree. She taught fourth grade before marrying John in 1953. John and Marie lived in Arlington...
Molly Lucille McCarver (Allen)
Jun 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Molly Lucille McCarver, 39, of Nicholson, Ga, who left us on June 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with opioid addiction. Molly was a beacon of love, resilience, and unwavering support to everyone who knew her.
Molly leaves behind her devoted wife, Laarni McCarver; her beloved children, Tony “TJ” Hitchcock Jr. and Kaylynn...