OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2023

Mark Anthony “Tony” Sudduth, 52, of Watkinsville, died on July 2, 2023. A native of Atlanta, Tony moved to Athens to attend the University of Georgia and lived in Oconee County for 27 years. Fittingly, he was a lifelong Bulldawgs fan and played football himself through high school. He also loved the Atlanta Braves. Tony was a devoted and...

Jul 2, 2023

Jean Smith Moore, age 87, died as peacefully as she lived July 2, 2023 in Quiet Oaks Nursing home.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Jean was born on August 9, 1935 in Stephens, Georgia, to George Grattan and May Belle Smith.  She was the youngest of six children.  Jean grew up in...

Jul 2, 2023

Louie Watson Smith, 81, died July 2, 2023.

A native of Madison County, Louie was a son of the late Early Watson and Berma Sue Jordan Smith. He was also preceded in death by a son, Benjamin “Benji” Smith and a sister, Carolyn (Hamp) Cox.

Louie was a Master Plumber for over fifty years and...

Jul 1, 2023

Theodora Ellen (Steege) Batzer, 94, of Athens passed away July 1, 2023.

She was born in Pine Island, Minnesota to Alice (Wilson) and Theodore Steege. After Teddie graduated from Pine Island High School, she attended the University of Minnesota and earned a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. Teddie fostered a love of learning in her family and...

Jul 1, 2023

Donald P. “Donnie” Carson, 82, husband of 47 years to the late Nancy S. Carson, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Born in Farmington, GA, he was the son of the late Ben “Bulldog” Carson and Viola Carson and brother to the late Jeannie Ervin. He had worked at Anaconda, retired from Oconee County Sheriff’s Office as a Jailer...

Jun 30, 2023

Carol Anne Humble, 76 of Loganville, Ga. Passed away on June 30, 2023, at Piedmont Hospital Athens Regional from Lung Cancer. Carol Anne was born on January 23, 1947, in Decatur, Ga. To Walter Carlisle Humble and JoAnne Levy Humble. Carol Anne attended Decatur High School and Piedmont Medical Center School of Radiology. She trained in Nuclear Medicine shortly...

Jun 30, 2023

Frances Helen Rogers Willey, 89, of Athens, died June 30, 2023.

Helen was born in Athens and was the daughter of the late Frank Rogers and Sarah Rogers. She was the wife of the late Colonel Donald Willey, US Army for 30 years. They both were active member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.

Survivors include...

Jun 27, 2023

Steven DeWayne Hammond, (known to most as "Stevie"), 62, passed away on June 27, 2023. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of Howard Lester Hammond and Barbara Ann Perry Hammond, both of Watkinsville. Stevie worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Neal Construction and was a member of New Life Apostolic Church. He was an avid hunter...

Jun 27, 2023

Brenda Winn, 77, of Comer, died June 27, 2023.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 30, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will follow in Danielsville Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at the funeral home.

Survivors include her husband, Curtis...

Jun 27, 2023

Dr. William Carmanni Callaway of Watkinsville, tragically passed away as the result of an automobile accident on June 27, 2023. He was 33 years old.

The son of Lamar & Karen Callaway, William was born in Greensboro, GA & moved with his family to Oconee County in his teens. William is survived by his brother Fielding Callaway...

Jun 27, 2023

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, East, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605.

Jun 27, 2023

Joseph “Joey” Dale Looney, 61, of Rayle, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Born on September 13, 1961, in Toccoa, GA, he was the son of the late Elmer Ray Looney and Peggy Joe Looney.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Andy Looney; brother, Johnny Ray Looney; and sister,...

Jun 25, 2023

Jacob "Jake" McDaniel Fluri, 31, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Born on July 19, 1991 in Decatur, Georgia, Jake was a 2009 graduate of Oconee County High School in Watkinsville, Georgia having graduated with high honors. He was a member of the varsity baseball team, having played baseball and basketball his entire youth. He graduated from...

Jun 25, 2023

Edith Hartman Coley, 75, of Athens peacefully passed away on June 25, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 15, 1948, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California to the late Margaret Printy Hartman and CDR Willard Robert Hartman. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Coley McCommons, her son-in-law Brooks McCommons, and...

Jun 24, 2023

William Anthony “Tony” Bond, 61, of Royston, GA, died on June 24, 2023. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Clyde James Bond and Martha Jean Bond and brother to the late Brenda Bond. Tony was an avid hunter, fisherman, enjoyed watching old westerns, but most of all loved spending time with his family. Survivors...

Jun 23, 2023

Paul Rayburn Whitfield 80 of Hull, GA passed away June 23, 2024. He was the son of the late, Pascal & Rosie Whitfield. Mr. Whitfield was veteran with the United States Navy and retired from ATT with 30 years of service.

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Survivors include: Wife, Kathy Wortham Whitfield; daughters, Teresa Wood, Patti (Scott) McGlasson, Sandy Beebe; brother, Dennis (Pam) Whitfield; grandchildren, Tyler...

Jun 23, 2023

Danny Lee Archer, 58, of Crawford, GA, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.

He was born in Athens, GA to the late Alton Harvey Archer and Doris Meriel Lord on May 6, 1965.

Danny is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Deborah Archer; two children, Danny Archer II, and Sharon Patton; six grandchildren,...

Jun 23, 2023

Rachel Fortson Kelley, 78, of Danielsville, passed away on June 23, 2023. The daughter of the late Darwin Cleveland & Mary Idell Fortson, she was also preceded in death by sons Scott & Tyler Kelley; and her sister, Doris Strickland. Rachel worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and served as a hospice nurse for eight years.

Jun 22, 2023

George Therriault of Watkinsville, age 87, earned his angel wings on June 22, 2023.

Raised in New Hampshire, George developed a passion for automobiles and airplanes from a very young age. Upon graduation from Pinkerton Academy, he fulfilled his childhood dream when he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he embarked on a life-long career, rising...

Jun 22, 2023

Patricia Dianne Graham died in Athens, GA on June 22, 2023 from complications following a well-fought battle against cancer.

She spent her last hours at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center surrounded by family members who loved her immeasurably, along with an outstanding hospital staff.

Dianne was born to Donald L. Blevins & Catherine Adkins Blevins...