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John Robert Manning
Nov 17, 2024
John Robert Manning 38 of Bogart, GA, passed away November 17, 2024. He was the son of Mark S. & Janet Manning. He was preceded by his paternal grandmother, Martha S. Manning, and maternal grandmother, Josephine F. Cook.
Funeral Services are Friday, November 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Oconee Chapel 2370 Hwy 53, Watkinsville, GA 30677. The family will visit...
Robert Jones
Nov 16, 2024
Robert Earnest “Bob” Jones, 87, of Athens passed away in his sleep on November 16th, 2024.
Bob was raised in Oglethorpe County by the late Albert Johnson and Martie Tiller Jones Johnson. The oldest child of the late Roy Jones and Martie, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Mary.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda, 3 sons, Larry, Chuck,...
Conrad Orville Spratlin
Nov 16, 2024
Conrad Orville Spratlin, 80, died November 16, 2024.
Born in Meridian, Mississippi he grew up in Athens, GA. He was a son of the late Weldon Evans Spratlin and Hazel Branyon Spratlin. Conrad was an active member of Hebron Christian Church and enjoyed watching UGA football and Nascar. He was owner and operator of All-Kleen of Athens and American Work Apparel...
Jeanette Hill Dove
Nov 16, 2024
Jeanette Hill Dove, cherished wife, mother, granny and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the age of 93.
Born in Royston, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Hill and Alma Birdell Scoggins Hill. Mrs. Dove was a former Little League mom and Cub Scout den mother. She retired from Danielsville Elementary as a Cafeteria Worker...
Elise Allen Hawkins
Nov 15, 2024
Elise Allen Hawkins, 95, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Born in Franklin County, she was one of 13 children born to James Crawford Whitsel, Sr. and Alice Franklin Whitsel. Elise retired from the University of Georgia and was an avid fan of the Bulldogs. She was also a fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed gardening...
Dianne DiLetto
Nov 15, 2024
Dianne Diletto, 86, of Athens, peacefully passed away on November 15 2024. Born in Oconee County, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Margaret Dickens Murray and J.W. Murray, and Romey D. Oldham. Dianne is preceded in death by her sons, Teddy Nelms and Steve Nelms, her sister, Nancy Lord Eades, and her brother, Mike Murray.
In her later...
Brad Bailie
Nov 14, 2024
David Bradley “Brad” Bailie, 90, of Watkinsville, GA, died November 14, 2024.
Born in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Roy C. and Marion Sullivan Bailie.
Brad attended The University of Notre Dame where he played football. He was a graduate of Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA where he received Masters degrees in both Theology and English. For...
Dorothy Self
Nov 14, 2024
Dorothy Daniel Self, 97 years old, of Watkinsville, passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends on November 14, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Thomas Daniel and Ella Fowler Daniel; her husband, Will "Bill" Self; two daughters, Peggy Brock and Patsy Williford; one grandson, Ted Self and one great-grandson, Aubry Williford.
Survivors include her son,...
Barbara Ferguson Eza
Nov 14, 2024
Barbara Ferguson Eza, 73, died peacefully with family by her side, in Athens, Georgia, on November 14, 2024, after a short illness.
A resident of Oconee County for 45 years, Barb was born in North Plainfield, New Jersey, in 1951, the daughter of Russell and Laura (Telander) Ferguson who preceded her in death. Barb lived and attended schools in North Plainfield...
Joyce Craft Dowis
Nov 14, 2024
Joyce Craft Dowis, 94, of Athens, GA. died on November 14, 2024. Joyce was born on November 4, 1930, in Columbus, GA. to the late Thomas Milton Craft and the late Ivie Motes Craft. She graduated from Jordan High School in Columbus in 1946 and completed a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1982. She spent her life...
David Lowery Castellon
Nov 12, 2024
David Lowery Castellon celebrated life for 72 years until he claimed his baptismal promise of resurrection on November 12, 2024. Born in Meridian, MS, he was the youngest son of Dorothy (Dot) Gregory and Francisco Lopez-Castellon. David enjoyed life even while overcoming many challenges, simply persevering and adapting to life’s changes.
In 1994, he married Karen Lynne Bennett then following God’s...
Betty Lou Bishop Joyce
Nov 12, 2024
Betty Lou Bishop Joyce, 88, died November 12, 2024.
Born in Willisburg, Kentucky Feb 5, 1936, Mrs. Joyce was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Bishop. She lived in Kentucky and Illinois as a child, and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in early childhood education. Later she completed a Masters Degree in Education from the...
Lawrence "Buddy" E Moon
Nov 11, 2024
Lawrence “Buddy” E. Moon 84 of Hull, GA, passed away November 11, 2024. He was the son of the late, Hugh Dorsey & Thadus Helen Moon; also preceded in death by a grandchild, Brodye Willis. Buddy was a member of Northside Baptist Church, where he was a deacon for many years. He also worked as a metal fabricator with Reliance...
Richard "Rick" Hanson Bennett
Nov 11, 2024
Richard Hanson Bennett (Rick) entered Heaven on Monday, November 11, 2024. Rick courageously and bravely faced many physical handicaps and challenges throughout his life with determination and a strong faith.
Born June 12, 1950, in Athens, GA, he was one of six children of Curtis and Adeline Bennett. He attended public schools in Athens and graduated at the top of his...
Nell Sosebee Shedd
Nov 11, 2024
Nell Sosebee Shedd, 82, died November 11, 2024.
Born February 24, 1942, Mrs. Shedd was the daughter of the late Jack and Bernice Huntsinger Sosebee and the widow of Ronald Lee Shedd. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Nell is survived by her children: sons Keith (Kim Fendya) Shedd of Acworth, Dale (Paree) Shedd of Athens, and daughter Karen (Mike)...
Margaret Jeanette Secor
Nov 10, 2024
Margaret (Margie) Jeanette Secor, a beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away on November 10 2024, at the age of 80. Born on November 28, 1943 to the late, Josephine Stillwell, Margie lived a life filled with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those around her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Robert N Hughes, Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Robert N. Hughes Jr. January 14, 1938 - November 10, 2024
Robert (Bob) N. Hughes Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, in Danielsville, Georgia.
Born in Smyrna, Georgia, on January 14, 1938, Bob was the son of Robert Hughes and Mary Lloyd. As a young boy, his family moved to Hialeah, Florida, where Bob developed a talent for playing...
Kathryn "Kathy" Jones
Nov 10, 2024
Kathryn “Kathy “Denise Jones, cherished wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was 63 years old.
Born in Monroe, she was a daughter of Bob and Lucille Weldon and the late Don Wilmoth. Kathy graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree and later received a...
Michael Patrick Casey
Nov 9, 2024
It is with profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved baby boy, Michael Patrick Casey, who was born on October 11th, 2024, and left this world too soon on November 9th, 2024.
Though his life was only a precious month long, the comfort of his presence will forever live on in our hearts as a beautiful reminder of...
Justin Bradley Knight
Nov 9, 2024
Justin Bradley Knight, 38, of Athens passed away on November 9, 2024. Born on February 19, 1986, he was the son of Chuck and Teresa Knight.
Justin was a true academic, earning his PHD in Cognitive/ Experimental Psychology at UGA. He participated in research that resulted in novel scientific discoveries, publishing many journal articles, which will continue making lasting impacts. He...
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