Dec 9, 2023

In Loving Memory: Patricia Hart Smith

Patricia Hart Smith, “Patti”, age 68, a native of Athens, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 9, 2023.

Ms. Smith was the daughter of the late Theodore Edward Smith, Jr. “Buck” and Mary Freeman Smith “Tubby”.  She is preceded in death by her brother George...

Dec 8, 2023

John Francis Poe (71), of Loganville, GA passed away from this life on December 8, 2023.

He was born in Marion, IN in 1952 to Richard H. Poe and Rosa Romaine (Smithson) Roby.  He is survived by his wife, Diane Marie Poe, of Loganville, daughter Shawn (Josh) Blackaby, Louisville, KY, sons Michael (Rudi) Hamm, Morehead City, NC...

Dec 8, 2023

R. Scott Burch beloved son, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 8th, 2023, at the age of 62.

He was born on November 29th, 1961, to Alice and Ward Burch in New Orleans, Louisiana. Raised in North Carolina, Scott attended Stoneville High School in Stoneville, NC. After graduating from Stoneville High School in 1980, Scott went...

Dec 8, 2023

Sarah Gaynell Floyd, age 86, of Lexington, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2023.

Born in Crawford, she was the daughter of the late William David Cooper and Viola Reynolds Cooper. She was a member of Crawford Baptist Church and taught an adult Sunday School class for many years. She...

Dec 7, 2023

Robert Timothy Dunlap, Robby, was 40years old.   He was preceded in death by grandparents Robert and Bonnie Dunlap and John and Arlena Nickle and uncle Joel Nickle.  He is survived by his parents Bruce and Jan Dunlap, brother Rusty Dunlap, uncles David Dunlap, Jack (Mary)  Nickle and Jim Nickle.  Robby was also survived by cousins Ariel (Chris) Gibson, Arelena...

Dec 7, 2023

Thomas Edgar Noell, 88, passed away on December 7, 2023.  Born on February 22, 1935, to the late James E. Noell, Sr. and Mary Noell, he grew up in Crawford, GA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Alma Huff Noell, who died in October of this year.  He was also preceded in death...

Dec 6, 2023

Randall Henry Baker, Jr., 38, of Bogart, passed away on December 6, 2023. Born on July 27, 1985, he was the son of Sandra Faye Baker and the late Randall Henry Baker.

Randall, affectionately known as BJ, or Bubba to those closest to him, was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He adored his nieces and nephews...

Dec 6, 2023

Juanita Blanch Bridges,90, of Comer passed away on December 6,2023. Born on June 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bertie Lee Adams and William Arthur Adams.

Juanita worked as an inspector at Colbert Manufacturing for 22 years later living out her years as a housewife caring for those she loved.

In addition...

Dec 4, 2023

Marjorene Strickland Dixon, wife of the late Robert Lee Dixon, died on December 4, 2023. Born in Colbert, GA, she was the daughter of the late Worley Strickland and Jewell Kincaid Strickland. She is survived by her nephews Steve and Shane Strickland and extended family. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 2:30PM at...

Dec 4, 2023

Jack O’Neal Helton, 71, of Hull, died on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Born in Athens to the late Eldo Glazier Helton and Nettie Sue Tucker Helton, Jack worked as an electrician for EIC of Athens until his retirement. Jack loved old Westerns, especially Gunsmoke, and riding around with his dog, Anna, usually while eating Slim Jims and...

Dec 3, 2023

Florence Mann Hardeman, age 98, of Athens, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 3, 2023.

Born in Elberton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Estelle Moss Mann. She was married to her husband, James F. Hardeman, for 57 years prior to his death in 2004. An active...

Dec 3, 2023

Mary Lois Gunnells, 95, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Born in Comer, she was a daughter of the late John Dave Roberts and Annie Dove Roberts. She attended The Little Country Church and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 3, 2023

Deborah Sims Willingham, 68, peacefully passed away after a brief, but brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Nancy Sims. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Thomas Willingham, having met at the candy counter at Rich’s Department store; daughter, Tina Lord (Jay) adored grandchildren, Jackson and Taylor;...

Dec 3, 2023

Susan Elaine Trammell, 68, of Winterville, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late Carl W. and Maybell Jordan. Susan was the matriarch of her beloved family and she adored her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Oscar Trammell....

Dec 2, 2023

Grace Meadows Hook, 68, wife of 34 years to Michael F. Hook, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born in Atlanta, GA she was the daughter of the late Carl Benjamin Meadows and Mary Jean Trammell Meadows and sister to the late Carl Benjamin Meadows, Jr.  Grace had worked as a HR Manager for various banks and...

Dec 2, 2023

Gymmie Ann Whitehead, 80, of Bogart, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born and raised in Bogart, Gymmie Ann was the daughter of the late Chester O. Edwards and Edna Lurene Thompson Edwards. She lived in Oconee County most of her life and was a member of Bogart Christian Church. She was married to her husband, Wesley...

Dec 1, 2023

Willie “Tee” Holder, 83, of Athens, Georgia gained his angel wings on Friday December 1, 2023.  He was the eldest child of the late Magnolia Jennings Holder and Booker T. Holder Sr. He is also preceded in death by his wife Mammie Lou Holder, grandparents Tilmon (Annie) Moon, sister Elizabeth (Mook) Parks, brothers Booker T. Holder Jr., Robert Dean...

Nov 30, 2023

Roger Dale Shelnutt Sr. of Lexington passed away November 30, 2023, at the age of 71.

A native of Clarke County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Marshall Shelnutt and Lillie Reba Hammonds Shelnutt and three siblings Hazel Mann, Ann Shelnutt, and Marshall Shellnut. Mr. Shelnutt worked as an Auto Collision Specialist. He spent...

Nov 30, 2023

Bobby Holloman, 87, died Thursday, November, 30th 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Syble Murray Holloman. Born in the Glade Community, he was the son of the late Harry Edward Holloman and Ruby Gunter Holloman. Bobby served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He retired from Farmers Hardware and was a...

Nov 29, 2023

Amber Ann McWhorter, 32, of Watkinsville, GA died on November 29, 2023.

The mother of Anastasia and daughter of Brett and Laurie McWhorter, Amber lived in Oconee County throughout her life. She worked as a home healthcare aide for Home Instead and was about to graduate with her bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field. Her career in...