OBITUARIES

May 13, 2024

Hilda Garrett Boyd, 92, of Bogart, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Born in Statham to L.G. Garrett and Lucy Hendrix Garrett, Hilda was a lifelong resident of Oconee County and lifelong member of Bethabara Baptist Church. She was known for making a fantastic pecan brittle.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by six siblings and her three...

May 12, 2024

James “Jim” Lee Tucker, Jr., 64, husband of 26 years to Nancy Tucker, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late James Lee Tucker, Sr. and Geraldine Wilson Tucker.

Jim became the President of Tucker Electrical after his father’s retirement. He was an active member of the Winterville Community where he was a...

May 12, 2024

Michael Moreira, 71, of Statham, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Michael was the son of Joseph Moreira and Evelyn Fata. He graduated from BMC Durfee High School, class of 1971, and moved to Georgia in 1976. He attended the University of Georgia and made his home in Oconee County. He worked for many years as...

May 12, 2024

Eugene Carlton Brown of Hull, Georgia, age 88 passed away on May 12, 2024.  

A native of Madison County, he was born September 29, 1935, in the Community of Fort Lamar.  Eugene was the son of the late Colton and Willie Sue Scoggins Brown.  He was married to his high school sweetheart, Martha Carol Fleeman, for 64 years.  She preceded...

May 11, 2024

Debbie Lynn Colquitt 61 of Crawford, GA, passed away May 11, 2024. She was the daughter of the late, Henry G. & Margaret A. Brooks, Jr.. Mrs. Colquitt was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church.The funeral service will be Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East Chapel with Rev. Derek Paul officiating. The...

May 10, 2024

Henry Jackson Norman, "Jack,"  passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 83 in Arnoldsville, Georgia. Born on October 5, 1940, to the late Willie Ralph Norman and Xavier Dudley Norman, Jack was a dedicated family man and a pillar of strength to his family as well as his community.

 He was a devoted husband to his wife of 56...

May 10, 2024

Edwin "Ed" Daniel Todd, 88, of Athens, Georgia, passed away on May 10, 2024. Born on May 14, 1935, in Whiteville, NC, Edwin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.Edwin proudly served in the US Navy for 4 years, was a veteran of the Korean War and served on the USS Oriskany. He later pursued a successful career working for Todd...

May 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Henry Delafchell of Athens, Ga. Mark was born on January 25, 1971 and left us too soon on May 9, 2024.

 

Mark was the Senior Director of Facilities & Capital Projects at the University of Georgia Athletic department, where he started working in 2003. He graduated from the University...

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

Jason Kyle Burger, 51, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Born and raised in Athens, Jason was the son of Michael Burger and Susan Beckley Burger. He came up through the Athens Little League baseball program and was a member of the YMCA. He graduated from Clarke Central High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University...

May 8, 2024

Ted Carroll Wilkes, 77, husband of 57 years to Marilyn Sosebee Wilkes, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born in Gainesville, GA, Ted was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Wilkes and Ethel Annie Wilkes, father to the late Amy Leigh Nation and Matthew Taylor Wilkes and brother to the late Michael M. Wilkes and Harold E. Wilkes. Following graduation...

May 7, 2024

James Lanier “Rabbit” Whitehead, 78, of Bogart, Georgia, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Rabbit was born on October 17, 1945 and was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He grew up in Comer, GA and graduated from Madison County High School in Danielsville, GA in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He worked for Bulldog...

May 6, 2024

Cynthia P. Evans 73 of Athens, passed away May 6, 2024. She was the daughter of the late, James & Margarite Pearson; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rick Cannon; and also a grandson, Colton Phillips. Cynthia was a member of Colbert Baptist Church.

Funeral service is Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1:00 pm at Colbert Baptist Church with...

May 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brooke Thomas of Watkinsville, GA, a remarkable woman who inspired all who knew her. Brooke was born on December 13th, 1978 and left us too soon on May 6th, 2024.Brooke was a beacon of light who radiated genuine warmth, friendliness, and love to everyone around her.  Her selfless spirit,...

May 6, 2024

John William Albright, 75, of Athens died March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Rockford, IL, to John Robert and Anita Hennig Albright, they moved to Athens in 1959. An honor graduate of Athens High School he was active in many areas serving as senior class vice-president and yearbook business manager. At the University of Georgia John graduated...

May 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness the family announces Kelley Michelle Inglett lost her battle with cancer on May 6, 2024. She passed away at her home in Athens, GA with her loving husband of 37 years by her side. Kelley was born on February 7, 1971 and later moved to the Lexington/ Athens area where she worked...

May 6, 2024

Donald E.Cowan, 82, of Eatonton, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the early morning of May 6, 2024. He was born April 6, 1942 in Wadley, GA to Robert and Mollie Cowan. 

After graduating from the University of Georgia, he went to work for the UGA Ag Extension Service, where he completed his career as State 4-H Leader...

May 5, 2024

Earl Dunbar Harrison, Jr. was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on May 5, 2024.  

He was the son of the late Judge Dunbar and Mary Bell Harrison of Savannah.  Born in Savannah on September 10, 1933, he attended Savannah Public Schools and graduated from Savannah High School.  After high school he earned a Business Administration and Finance degree...

May 5, 2024

Gregory Neal Fleeman, 62, died on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born in Athens, GA, he was the son of the late JW Fleeman and Frances Smith Fleeman. Greg was self employed and enjoyed working in his garden, camping, fixing things and his dogs. Survivors include his siblings: Peggy (Johnny) Hoyle, Patricia Bates, Brenda Crumley, Jean (Guy) Power and Keith Fleeman;...

May 4, 2024

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