OBITUARIES

May 1, 2024

Roy Lee Sosbee, 92, died May 1, 2024. 

A native of Jackson County, Mr. Sosbee lived most of his life in Oconee County. He was a son of the late Roy C. and Josie Davis Sosbee. 

Mr. Sosbee was an active member, former deacon and choir member at Mars Hill Baptist Church. He was an electrician and homebuilder for over forty years...

Apr 29, 2024

Sondra Kay Fountain, 59, of Danielsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024.Sondra was the daughter of Annie Lois Fabris Ayers and the late Steven Fabris. She worked as a Bus Driver with the Madison County School System. Sondra had four beloved children of her own but served as a maternal figure for numerous others while working with the...

Apr 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of W T Fields. W T went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2024.

W T was born in Oglethorpe County on March 14, 1938 and was a lifelong resident.

He was a retired truck driver who enjoyed time with family and friends. He was a member of...

Apr 28, 2024

Lisa Marie Saxon, 60, of Athens died on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Born in Charleston, SC to William Cody Saxon and Patricia Carter Saxon, Lisa lived in Texas and North Carolina before returning to her family in Athens during her final illness. Lisa was a songwriter and played guitar.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Lisa is survived by her mother,...

Apr 28, 2024

Paul Alphus Grimes, 89, of Crawford, Georgia, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, where he was a member and honorary deacon of Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church. 

He was the son of the late Paul B. and Lila Lucas Grimes. He is survived by...

Apr 27, 2024

Apr 27, 2024

Robert Derrell Hancock, Jr., of Bishop, Georgia, passed away April 27, 2024.

Robert grew up in Winterville, Georgia, the oldest of Derrell and Alice Hancock’s three children. He possessed a playful mischievousness which thrilled his brother David and sister Jacque. A love of horses, cars, and tractors began in his adolescent years and would endure throughout his lifetime.

Robert dedicated his life...

Apr 27, 2024

Entered into rest on April 27, Donald M. Leebern Jr., age 85, born August 30, 1938.

A native of Columbus, Georgia, Don Leebern graduated from Columbus High School in 1956 and attended the University of Georgia and later completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The proud Georgia Bulldog was active in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, the “G” Club and...

Apr 26, 2024

John M. McGilvray, of Watkinsville, GA, a proud Marine Corps veteran, passionate conservationist, and beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1948, in Gainesville, Florida, to the late James Tapp McGilvray and Mary Agnes Fields McGilvray.

John's life was one of dedication and service, marked by love for his...

Apr 24, 2024

Helen “Clarice” Pilcher, 85, passed away quietly on April 24, 2024, with family at her side. 

Born May 15, 1938, in Taylor County, GA to Charles Cline Giles, Sr and Iris Vera Theus, she was the youngest of two children. On July 8, 1956, she married Wendall “Wayne” Pilcher, the love of her life, who she was devoted to for 66...

Apr 24, 2024

Doris Collins Davis, 76, of South Boston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024. Born on July 5, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Talley, Jr. and Gertrude Goad Talley.

Doris was born and raised in South Boston, Virginia, by her loving grandmother, Ida Talley, who despite being a widow, adopted four of her grandchildren under the...

Apr 23, 2024

Brenda P. Whitley, 71, wife of 38 years to Jim Whitley, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert David Patton and Ruth Willoughby Patton and sister to the late Vickie Diane Patton and Tammy Patton Greer.  Brenda graduated from Oconee County High School in 1971, attended the University of Georgia...

Apr 22, 2024

With heavy hearts but unwavering faith, we announce the passing of Betty Mann Bennett. On April 22, 2024, Betty peacefully departed this world to stand with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to reunite with her beloved husband of 65 years, Herbert Lincoln Bennett, in eternal rest.

Betty was born on April 26, 1935, to Roy Calvin Mann and Ora...

Apr 21, 2024

Mary Lynn Key, 74, of Bogart, passed away on April 21, 2024. Born on September 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lee Morris and Merle Rowland Morris.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Latrelle Bush.

Survivors include her husband, Joe L. Key; children, Christopher Ward (Philavone); stepdaughters, Diana Johnson, Debbie Bowen;...

Apr 21, 2024

David Michael Chafin 61 of Athens, passes away April 21, 2024. He was the son of the late, Marion A & LaNelle Chafin. David loved his Stuffed Bear named “PAPA”, he never was apart from PAPA until he passed and will reunited with him soon. The family wants to extend a special Thank You and much appreciation to The Day...

Apr 20, 2024

Jerry Douglas Thomas, 75, husband of Judy Thomas, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was the son of the late James Douglas Thomas and M. Nell Brewer Thomas. Jerry served in the US Navy and was a member of Antioch Christian Church. As a truck driver for 54 years he had worked for...

Apr 19, 2024

Samuel Edward Shelton, 65, of Danielsville, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on the morning ofFriday, April 19 th , 2024, with his wife by his side.Sam was born on May 18th to the late Etta Blackburn and Cecil Edward Shelton in Litchfield, Kentucky.He graduated from Campbell County High school in 1977. To provide for him and his family,...

Apr 19, 2024

David Young Holbert, 80, of Watkinsville, GA, husband of 32 years to Marcia Rose Holbert, died on Friday, April 19, 2024. 

Born in Madison, GA on August 12, 1943, he was the son of the late Isaac Woodrow Holbert and Mary Alice Young Holbert and brother to the late Nellie Ruth Screws (Leroy), Mazelle Phelps (Morris), Patricia Brown (Nolan) and William...

Apr 18, 2024

William Carol Couch of Winterville, Georgia passed away on April 18, 2024 at the age of 77. He was the son of the late William Clarence Couch, Jr. and Lucille Cason Couch of Crawford and was born on Christmas Eve, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Bozard Couch with whom he had been married to for 33 years, and...

Apr 18, 2024

Lewis Paul Prince, 58, of Hull, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024.Born in Augusta, he was the son of the late John Prince and Annette Bailey Prince. Paul enjoyed coon hunting, cutting grass and any activity that would allow him to be outdoors. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around with his friends...