OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2024

Linda G. Taylor, 81 of Albany, Georgia passed away October 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late James C and Mildred Taylor of Doerun, Georgia. Also preceded by her husband James "Cub" Robert Taylor, and step son, James R. Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Taylor worked as a bookkeeper with Regions bank for many years. She was a member of...

Oct 25, 2024

James (Jim) Joseph Alberts

Jim Alberts passed this life on October 25, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. He was born on May 23, 1943 in Chicago.

His lifelong passion for Oceanography began with a degree in Biology and Chemistry from Cornell College. He received his MS degree in Organic Chemistry from Dartmouth College and obtained his Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from Florida State...

Oct 25, 2024

Ruby Hammond McGinnis Scogin, 89, of Colbert, GA, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. The daughter of the late M.E. & Mamie Hammond, a life-long resident of Colbert, and member of Colbert Baptist Church. A friendly face to the community during her time at Merchants and Farmers Bank and the Colbert Pharmacy. Ever the example of unwavering faith and everyone's...

Oct 24, 2024

Steven “Steve” Douglas Jones, 60, died on October 24, 2024. 

Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of Clifford Carter Jones and Effie Mae Hawkes Jones. Steve was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Sherman B. Hawkes and Gladys Murray Hawkes and paternal grandparents: Emory Otis Jones and Winona Duncan Jones. Steve began his law enforcement career with the...

Oct 24, 2024

Suzanne (Sue) Carol Ward Gatliff passed away on October 24, 2024 at the age of 80 years old after a 7-month battle with MDS, a rare leukemia-like blood disease. 

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 

For over 20 years, Sue lived in Watkinsville, Georgia and worked at the WSB Consumer...

Oct 23, 2024

Kenneth Lacoy Barber, 68 years old, passed away on October 23, 2024 after a courageous 4 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born in Athens, Georgia to the late Alvin Lacoy Barber and Bessie Louise Tate on February 16, 2024. His siblings, Donna Barber and Calvin (Deena) Barber mourn the loss of their big brother. He is survived by...

Oct 23, 2024

Sara Elizabeth McElroy, 89, of Danielsville passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on March 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jewel Phillips and Maude Wilson.

She was an active member of Moons Grove Baptist Church for 49 years. She was a good friend to many and had a servant’s heart. Her passions were attending church, gardening, picking...

Oct 23, 2024

Charles Warren Christian, 77, of Danielsville passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on February 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Claude Lee Christian and Lena Bell Hunsinger Christian. 

Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Married for almost 54 years, he met his wife, Betty Carol, “cruising Royston” with friends....

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

Perry Henderson Pledger, 81, husband of Deborah Zucker Pledger, died on Monday, October 21, 2024. 

Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Harvey Henderson Pledger and Mary Lucille Freeman Pledger and brother to the late Sandra Butler. Perry retired from 3M as an engineer and enjoyed the outdoors spending time deer hunting. 

Survivors in addition to his wife...

Oct 20, 2024

Steven Dennis Webb, 84, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Madison, GA. Born on October 14, 1940 in Independence, Kansas, Steve was known for his great sense of humor and hardworking nature. Steve proudly served in the Army from 1958 to 1961, demonstrating a commitment to his country during his years of service. Steve and his wife Jackie were...

Oct 20, 2024

Cleveland Alden Sorrells, Jr., 89, of Athens passed away on October 20, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1935, in Athens, Georgia to the late Cleveland Alden Sorrells, Sr. and Emily Johnson Sorrells.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Velna B. Sorrells; son, Kenneth A. Sorrells.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Karen) Sorrells; daughter,...

Oct 20, 2024

Harvey Hall Westbrook, age 77, passed away peacefully and comfortably at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on October 20, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

Harvey was born on May 17, 1947, in Athens, Georgia and was the first-born son to the late George and Joan (Harvey) Westbrook of Ila, Georgia. He was a 1965 graduate of Madison...

Oct 19, 2024

Ann Middlebrooks Kilpatrick passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 8, 1933 in Farmington, Georgia to Percy and Ora Lee Middlebrooks. She was preceded in death by her husband, McArlen Kilpatrick; her parents, Percy and Ora Lee Middlebrooks; and her sister, Gwen Jackson. Other relatives include her sister, Inez (Victor)...

Oct 18, 2024

Ruby Grace Stanford,96, passed away on October 18 2024. Ruby was proceeded in death by her husband of 75 years, Lewis “Shorty”Stanford and daughter Donna Smith. Ruby is survived by her sons, Max Stanford (Nan) of North Carolina, Wayne Stanford (Diane) of Georgia and daughter Elise (Ed) Kuhn of New York and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruby will be...

Oct 18, 2024

Laura Kristan Davis, 52, of Crawford, GA, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Friday, October 18, following an extended illness.

She was the daughter of the late Wayne Davis and Kay Bridges Nicklow. Kristan was born in Athens, GA, and was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County. Kristan was preceded in death by her brother, W. Lowell Davis...

Oct 18, 2024

John Bell “Trey” Crowley, III, 51, husband of Kim Redmon Crowley, died on Friday, October 18, 2024. Born in Gainesville, GA on July 18, 1973, he was the son of Linda Denney Crowley and the late John Bell Crowley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Douglas Crowley. Trey briefly worked for the Dekalb County Fire Department, he...

Oct 16, 2024

Clifford Albert Padgett (Cliff) leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Joneen James Padgett, as well as his daughters, Reece Ritter (Mark) and Candi Chandler (Keith). He and his wife of 45 years, Ellen Brooks Padgett (who preceded him in death) were devoted, doting, and dedicated grandparents to their 5 grandchildren, Dorothy Ellen Ritter (who preceded him in death) as...

Oct 16, 2024

Gary Wayne Walker 70 of Colbert, GA, passed away October 16, 2024. He was the son of the late, John & Virginia Walker; also preceded by his brother, Kenneth Walker. Gary was a member and worked for Local 72 Plumbers & Pipefitters for 53 years.

No formal services will take place. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at...

Oct 15, 2024

The precious soul of Robbi Anne Van Schoick left its earthly home on October 15, 2024. Robbi was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 3, 1979. Other than her beloved home state she also lived in New Jersey, Tennessee and France, where she fell in love with the culture and language. She graduated high school in Texas, attended SMU in...