OBITUARIES

Aug 20, 2023

Larry Fowler, 76, died August 20, 2023.

A native of Dublin, GA, he was a son of the late A.C. and Emma Simmons Fowler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Darlene Fowler and three siblings, Wayne Fowler, Frances Fowler Mendez and Randall Fowler.

Larry lived most of his life in the Athens...

Aug 19, 2023

Dave Ramsey, 66, of Colbert Georgia died on August 19, 2023.  The son of the late Dave and June Ramsey.  Dave grew up in Granite City, Ill, lived and worked in Arkansas most of his life.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ramsey.  He is survived by Kevin and Christa Ramsey (son/daughter-in-law), Stacy...

Aug 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Orville Edward McLinn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 19, 2023

Marvinette Barker Callahan, 74, died on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Athens, GA. Born in Independence, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Homer Barker and Mary Mitchell Barker Davis and was also preceded in death by five brothers: Ray, Bobby, Billy, Homer and Larry Barker. Ms. Callahan retired as an office manager for an area psychiatric practice...

Aug 18, 2023

Daniel Lee Stoneburner (Dan) passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, embraced by the love of family and friends near and far.

Dan was born July 4, 1945, the son of Floyd and Harriett (Stockdale) Stoneburner in Zanesville, Ohio. He moved with his family to Oswego, Illinois, and later to Terra Haute, Indiana, where he graduated from...

Aug 17, 2023

Albert Daniel (Danny) Watson, 69, of Danielsville (formally Lilburn) died peacefully in his home on August 17, 2023.  Born March 7, 1954, he was the middle child and only son of the late Ben and Barbara Watson.  He graduated from Henderson High School in Dekalb County in 1972.  He spent his professional life in various industries and retired from...

Aug 17, 2023

Delores Smith, 84, of Comer, died August 17, 2023.

Born in Commerce, GA, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Lucille McCoy Dyer and was preceded in death by her sister, Mickey Harrison.  Mrs. Smith was retired from the Clarke County School System and together with her husband, was an avid antique dealer.

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Aug 17, 2023

Mark E. Summers, 64 of Athens, Georgia entered his eternal home on August 17, 2023.  He was the son the of the late Reverend Jack Summers and Frances Ellis Summers.

Mark owned and operated Winterville Tire and Battery in Winterville,Georgia for many years and recently retired from Evergreen Packaging in Athens, Georgia. He was a member of...

Aug 17, 2023

Jackie S Griffeth

February 13, 1941- August 17, 2023

Mrs. Griffeth was the daughter of the late Robert G. Strickland Sr. and Mae Ruth Echols Strickland. She was born in Athens, GA.  She attended Madison County Schools, West Georgia College, and The University of Georgia. She began her  teaching career at...

Aug 16, 2023

Louise Dinnan 93 of Athens, passed away August 16, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Heinrich & Emily Heuberger; also preceded by her husband, James Andrew Dinnan. She was also preceded by a son, Thomas Patrick Dinnan; a sister, Pauline Heuberger and a grandson, Matthew Dinnan.

Funeral services are Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 2:00...

Aug 16, 2023

Brenda Joyce Watts, 81, died August 16, 2023.

A native and longtime resident of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Lelia Naomi Reynolds and Watson Harwick Boswell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William (Billy) Watts and two sons, William Keith Watts and Gregory Watson Watts.

Brenda retired from...

Aug 15, 2023

Alice Faye Lowe Miller was born on October 9, 1940. She was the sixth child born to Van Lowe and Ludelle Carter Lowe. She was raised on her family farm in Winterville, Georgia with her 9 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1958. She married her sweetheart Frank Coile Miller in May 1959. They...

Aug 14, 2023

John Leland Sybrandt, III, 85, husband of 62 years to Karen Hall Sybrandt, died on August 14, 2023. Born in Evanston, IL, he was the son of the late John Leland Sybrandt, Jr and Dorothy Nadine Trego Sybrandt. John retired from Southern Mutual Insurance after 17 years as the Vice President of Marketing. He honorably served in the US...

Aug 13, 2023

Charles Adam Bidinger, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 61.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he was a son of the late Frederick Marvin Bidinger and Mary Elaine Dornan Bidinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Thelma Dornan...

Aug 12, 2023

Anita Horne, 82, of Danielsville, passed away on August 12, 2023. Born on January 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Horne and Willie May Sorrow Horne.

Anita was a hard-working woman and loved flowers. She was an incredible mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was deeply loved.

In addition to her...

Aug 12, 2023

Dr. Bartow David Parkerson, Jr. of Athens, GA, entered God's Kingdom on August 12, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1935, to Sadie Ivey and Bartow David Parkerson Sr.

Bartow was the epitome of love and devotion, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind a legacy of love survived by his adoring wife, Amelia...

Aug 11, 2023

Henry Daniels Minor, Jr. 85, husband of the late Berkeley Smith Minor, died on Friday, August 11, 2023. Born in Macon, Ga., he was the son of the late Henry Daniels Minor, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Creecy Minor Clark. Survivors include his two children: Napier Minor of Athens, Ga. and Marion Mullinax of Watkinsville, Ga.; siblings: Jo Brokenshire and...

Aug 11, 2023

Ellen Marie Gossett, 71, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Frederick Holt and Bernice Brady Holt. She was employed at Georgia Transmission from 1987 until 2023. Mrs. Gossett was a longtime faithful member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Catholic Church. She was also...

Aug 11, 2023

Eric Conrad Drake, cherished husband, father, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 45.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Hazel Bridges and the late Randolph Conrad Drake. Eric was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a Truck Driver for Penske Logistics. He...

Aug 11, 2023

Franklin Fortson, 85, of Danielsville, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 11, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late Will David Fortson and Lucy Caudell Fortson. Mr. Fortson started Fortson Well Drilling in 1981 and operated the business until his retirement in 2012. He thrived on time spent...