OBITUARIES

Jonathan Paul Ambrose

Oct 12, 2023

Jonathan Paul Ambrose, beloved husband, father, Ecologist and longtime conservation leader, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, at the age of 67 in his home of Watkinsville, Ga.

Jon grew up on a small farm outside Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of Harry Ambrose, a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of...

William James "Jim" Gravely

Oct 12, 2023

William James “Jim” Gravely, 94 of Athens, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2023. He was the son of Walter P. Gravely, Sr. and Julia Virginia Stone Gravely of Seneca, SC.

He was born in Easley, SC and was raised in Seneca, SC (Oconee County, SC) where he married Joyce Ann McCrackin. They moved...

Diana Renner Lord

Oct 12, 2023

Diana Renner Lord, 70, died October 12, 2023.

Born September 1, 1953 in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Orville and Dorothy Kelly Renner.

Diana and her husband made their home in Bainbridge, GA for 41 years before moving to Otto, NC 2 years ago.  She worked as a Critical Care...

Charles Winfred Beck

Oct 10, 2023

Charles Winfred “Wimp” Beck passed away in his home on October 10, 2023.  He was born on May 14, 1939, and was a lifelong Athens resident.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Annette S. Beck, and his parents, Claude and Francine Beck.  He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Mann (Clayton), two sisters, Marie...

Tommy Arnett Green, Jr.

Oct 10, 2023

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Tommy Arnett Green Jr., 46, of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away at home on October 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Port Charlotte, Florida, on October 12, 1976, he was the son of Tommy Arnett Green...

Val Jean Porter

Oct 10, 2023

Val Jean Porter was born February 1, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK, and died October 10, 2023 at his home in Watkinsville, GA at the age of 95. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Bobbie P. Porter; four children: Michael Porter, David (Cheryl) Porter, Steven (Christina) Porter and Page Porter; six grandchildren and 10 great...

Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Brightwell

Oct 9, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Brightwell passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2023.

A loving sister, aunt, and friend, her death leaves a void in the lives of many.  She was born in Athens, Georgia, to Thomas Jackson Brightwell Jr. and Juanita George Brightwell. Becky was a member of the...

James Boyd Stewart

Oct 9, 2023

James Boyd Stewart, 93, of Winterville passed away on October 9, 2023. Born on June 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Harold Stewart and Teresa Harding Stewart.

James was a family man, an ordained minister, and dedicated his life to his family and the Lord. He had a bachelor’s degree from the University of...

Jack Eugene Rice

Oct 8, 2023

Jack Eugene Rice, 89, of Nicholson, Georgia, passed away on Sunday,  October 8, 2023.

Born in Dayton, Ohio on September 11 1934, he was the son of James David Rice and Hazel Louise Rice. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers.  Jack is survived by his wife of over 28 years,...

Leslie Todd Randall

Oct 6, 2023

Leslie Todd Randall was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He left this world suddenly on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Todd was born to Jean and Jere Randall on Dec. 4, 1961 in Atlanta, GA. He was the youngest of two brothers: Tony and Tim Randall. After attending Georgia State University, he served in the...

Barbara Ann Ledford

Oct 6, 2023

Barbara Ann Ledford, 68, of Crawford passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 after an extensive illness.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was born on October 13, 1954 to the late Fred & Bobbie Burgess.  She is also preceded in death by her sister, Sheryl Bridges and brother, Dennis Burgess.  She retired from Superior Pants...

Harriet Garrison McCurley

Oct 6, 2023

Harriet Garrison McCurley, 85, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, she was a daughter of Trenton Cleveland Garrison and Rosalie Lavender Garrison. Harriet was a member of The Red Hat Society and the VFW where she loved to dance. Harriet worked with Erwin, Epting, Birchmore and...

Willie Ruth (Thompson) Lord

Oct 6, 2023

Willie Ruth Lord, 93, of Colbert, wife of 70 years to the late Narlin Milton Lord, died on Friday, October 6, 2023.  A native and lifelong resident of Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Troy Winston Thompson and Ruth Power Thompson. Mrs. Lord was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church and had worked as a seamstress....

William L Escoe

Oct 5, 2023

William L. Escoe, 77, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Born in Danielsville, GA he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Escoe and Omie Burdette Escoe and brother to the late Shirley Morgan, Dot Manders, and Jack Escoe. Mr. Escoe served in the US Army and had worked for Surplus Unlimited Boating Supplier.  He enjoyed fishing, hiking,...

Betty Carey West

Oct 4, 2023

Betty Carey West, cherished mother, sister and "gran", passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 75.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of the late John Lafayette Carey and Norman Jean Carey. Betty enjoyed sitting on her front porch and most importantly, she adored her family. In addition to her parents,...

Peggy O. Smith

Oct 4, 2023

Peggy O. Smith, 76, of Hull, Ga died at her home on October 4, 2023.  The daughter of the late Claude and Lila O’Kelley of Athens, GA. Peggy is survived by her husband of 44 years, JR Smith, and her children; Darrin Cook (Sarah), Donna Hale (Rob), and Dana Smith.  Her grandchildren include Zachary Hale, Beatice Cook, Blake Rutledge...

Robert Anthony Poole

Oct 2, 2023

Visitation will be Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, East.

Donna Lynne (Blomgren) Askren

Oct 2, 2023

Donna Lynne (Blomgren) Askren died peacefully at home on the evening of October 2, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 13, 1948 in Frankfurt, Germany, Donna was the oldest daughter of Bettee Elouise (Breckenridge) Blomgren and Col. Holton Eugene Blomgren.

Donna spent her early years in many locales including Germany, Thailand, Alexandria,...

Connie Jean (Haller) Wooten

Oct 1, 2023

Connie Jean Wooten, 61, of Watkinsville, GA, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles James “Jimmy” Haller and Esther Annabell Shupe Barber. Connie was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and had worked as an at home caregiver. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Wooten,...

Clarence Wesley Nalley

Oct 1, 2023

Clarence Wesley Nalley, 75, of Jefferson passed away on October 1, 2023. Born on July 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy Wesley Nalley and Jesse Qualls Nalley.

Clarence was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the United States Navy. He drove a gas tanker for over 40 years, acquiring the CB handle “Truckn’ Man”....