Dec 31, 2024

DeLois Williams Gainey, also known as “Mrs. Gainey” to many of her former students, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2024. She was born in Doerun, Georgia (Colquitt County) on January 29, 1945 to the late Frank & Lois Bell Williams. She graduated from Gainesville High School (Florida) in 1963. She received her Bachelors of Education from Florida State University...

Dec 31, 2024

LH Irwin, 92, husband of 51 years to Sandra Farmer Irwin, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in LaGrange, GA, he was the son of the late Looney Hugh Irwin and Cora Bowen Irwin. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Irwin and several brothers and sisters. LH served in the US Army during the Korean...

Dec 30, 2024

Delynda Lynn West, 59, passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1965, to Delores Dooley West and the late George Raymond West at Athens General Hospital.

She had a great love for all animals, especially cats and dogs, and was a mama to many of them, giving them a forever home. She graduated from Madison County...

Dec 30, 2024

Rachael Rhodes Adams, aged 97, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in Athens, Georgia, she had resided in Colbert in Madison County for fifty-two years. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years, Clyde Adams, and her daughter, Carol Adams Manns.

She is survived by her two sons Terry, and Stephen (Elaine), four grandchildren and their spouses,...

Dec 30, 2024

Donald Stanton Shaw, born on October 13, 1935, in Auburn, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2024, in Watkinsville, GA. A dedicated employee, Donald retired from Carrier in 2008, marking the end of a long and fulfilling career. He will be remembered for his commitment to his work and family. Donald's warmth and kindness for his...

Dec 29, 2024

William C. (Bill) Strickland, 79, passed away on December 29, 2024. Bill was a native of Oconee County, and a graduate of Athens High. Bill was drafted and served in Special Forces during the Vietnam war, where he was awarded a Bronze Medal for Heroism. Upon his return to Athens, he worked for the Clarke County Sheriff’s office, before he...

Dec 29, 2024

Jean Hulsey Purcell, 89, died December 29, 2024. 

A native of Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Ezra and Eunice Perry Hulsey and the widow of Loyd Kenneth Purcell. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Clara Hulsey Rudeseal, Rudolph Hulsey, Jeff Hulsey, Herbert Hulsey, Margie Hulsey Barnett, Miniard Hulsey, and Everett Hulsey. She was also...

Dec 28, 2024

On January 11th, 1946, Carl and Doris Powell Coker became proud parents to their 4th daughter, Peggy Carolyn Coker. “Little Peggy” would make their home complete. Peggy was an adorable child; so loved by her family, relatives, and friends. As she grew older, we became friends, and I invited her to come to Mars Hill Baptist Church with me. After...

Dec 26, 2024

Mark Edward Kane II, cherished and beloved husband, father, son and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the age of 57.

Born in Orange, California, where his father was stationed in the Marine Corp, he was a son of Linda C. Kane and the late Mark Edward Kane. Mark was a Veteran of the United States Navy...

Dec 25, 2024

John Marshall Hendrick of Watkinsville, GA, died on December 25, 2024. Born in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Albert Plumer Hendrick and Mildred Barton Hendrick. John served in the US Army and retired from Bellsouth/AT&T. Survivors include his wife Shirley Boswell Hendrick; daughters and sons in law: Sherryl and Wayne Austin and Cathy and Chad Stahlman;...

Dec 25, 2024

Our beloved mother, Shirley Marie Thorton Brooks Nation “Squirl” went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2024. She was surrounded by family and her fur baby’s. She is preceeded in death by her husband, Bobby Brooks.

Shirley is survived by her children: Fran Busbin and Frank Brooks; brother: David Thorton; sister: Nita Zimmerman; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and...

Dec 24, 2024

NOTICE: The memorial service for Mrs. Norris has been rescheduled and will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:00PM at Grace Fellowship Church. 

On December 24, 2024, Merle Reynolds Norris, age 84, passed peacefully from the temporal realm to the eternal to be with her family and the Lord. Born in Hazelhurst, Georgia to James Edgar Reynolds and Evvie...

Dec 24, 2024

Born in Oglethorpe County, to John Frank and Maude Chandler. He grew up in Madison County in the rural community of Colbert. He enjoyed playing basketball and baseball in school. But spent most of his early years working on the farm to support his Mother and siblings after his father passed when Bobby was 14 years old. He married Miriam...

Dec 22, 2024

Paula Jane (Hunt) Lunsford, 60, of Lexington, Georgia, passed away on December 22, 2024 following a brief illness.

After her graduation from Greenup County High School (Kentucky), Paula graduated from Anderson Area Medical Center School of Radiographic Technology in Anderson South Carolina, and has worked as a registered radiographic and mammography technologist since. She had a deep love for her profession,...

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Sharon Dyer Hix, cherished mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the age of 67.

Born in Atlanta, she was a daughter of Willene Gailey Dyer and the late Edgar Dyer. Sharon was a longtime Registered Nurse having worked at St. Mary's Hospital and in home health care for a number of years. She adored...

Dec 22, 2024

Jacqueline Swindler Pettigrew, 95, passed away peacefully on December 21 in Watkinsville Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Colonel Dee W Pettigrew, Jr., and her brother Roger Swindler. She is survived by her sister Charlotte Webber, by her children Jennie (Rick) Pettigrew and Chip (Norma) Pettigrew, and by 8 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 4...

Dec 21, 2024

Paul Vincent Hartman, MD, 83 years old, of Athens Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on December 21st, 2024.

In addition to being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Paul was known for his fierce loyalty to friends and animals, particularly his beloved dogs. He was renowned for his rapier wit, love of literature, and zest for...

Dec 21, 2024

Melissa Wood Russell, 58, died on December 21, 2024. Born in Amarillo, TX, she was the daughter of Victory Wood of TX and the late Frances Coley Wood. Melissa worked for the Clarke County Board of Education as an accounting clerk. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Charles Darren Russell; three children: Casey and Brandon, both of Texas and...

Dec 20, 2024

Susan Delle Webb of Flowery Branch, Ga. died on December 20, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Born on August 25, 1960, she was the daughter of John J. and Nancy K. Webb of Watkinsville, Ga.

Susan graduated from Oconee County High School in 1978 and from Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga. and obtained a master's degree in education from Piedmont College in...