OBITUARIES

Nov 28, 2021

Jean Barfield Terrell, 78, wife of 34 years to Hugh Burton Terrell, died Sunday, November 28, 2021. Born in Terrell County, GA she was the daughter of the late Atkinson Truitt Barfield and Eddie Dorris Sauls Barfield and mother to the late Russell Wayne Struck. Mrs. Terrell had worked as a clerk for XPEDX Paper Company and was a...

Nov 28, 2021

Charles Edward Bennett, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Born in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Barbara Ann Zion of Lawrenceville and the late Charles Edward Bennett, Sr. Mr. Bennett had worked as a Mechanical Technician for various manufacturing companies during his life.

In addition to his mother survivors include...

Nov 28, 2021

Helen Loanna Kellum passed away at 90 years old on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

She was a loving wife, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Helen was one of eight children from Tucker, Ga. born to John Henry and China Rogers. Helen was the last surviving but has many surviving nieces and nephews. Helen was happily married to the late...

Nov 28, 2021

We lost our beloved Raymond on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  He will be forever missed.

Raymond is survived by his wife Martha, his daughter, Debi Duke, son, Ray Coile, grandson, Joseph Duke, granddaughter in law, Chanel Duke, great granddaughter, Charlize Duke, brother, Ed Coile, sister in law, Judy Coile, niece, Melinda Coile Hunter, sisters in law and...

Nov 26, 2021

Freddy Dennard Thrasher, 71, of Arnoldsville passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. Fred was the son of the late Dennard C. Thrasher and Dorothy S. Thrasher. Fred retired from the University of Georgia as Director of Central Research Stores after 30 years of service.

Survivors include his wife Kathy Copas Thrasher, his daughters Katie Redden (Justin), Kristy...

Nov 26, 2021

Dr. James Warren Smith, 78, husband of Gladys Ann Brinton Smith, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Warren J Smith and Kathryn McCann Smith.

Dr. Smith received his Bachelors and Master of Science from Penn State University and his PhD...

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Dean Jones, 93, of Colbert, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Born in Atlanta, she was a daughter of the late Paul Tevis Dean and Lillian Johnson Dean. Mary was a graduate of Girls High School in Atlanta and a former member of Lilburn First Baptist Church. After she moved to Colbert, she transferred...

Nov 25, 2021

Donald Michael “Don” Marks, 77, husband of Agathe H Marks, died November 25, 2021. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI, he was the son of the late Frank Souza Marks and Olivia Myton Marks. Brother to the late Gilbert Marks and Lucille Dodd.  Don retired from the US Army as a First Sergeant after 26 years of honorable service and...

Nov 24, 2021

Polly Hamilton Evans, 81, of Monroe, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 after an extended illness.

Born on August 25, 1940, in Winder, GA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Gordon Hamilton and Katie Mae Hamilton. She had been a resident of Monroe, GA for the past 20 years having moved from Clarke...

Nov 23, 2021

Rachel McKnight Chandler stepped into eternity to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  She was born September 2, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, and grew up in many midwestern states.  She attended Pillsbury College and Tennessee Temple College.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. F.W. McKnight and Elnora Stover McKnight, her daughter,...

Nov 22, 2021

Charles Andrew Till, 80, of Watkinsville, GA, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2021. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Andrew and Berneice Parramore Till, and his brother, Donald Ray Till.

Charles grew up in St. Augustine, FL, and graduated from Ketterlinus High School in 1959.  He later graduated from Emmanuel...

Nov 22, 2021

Lorraine Lagna Breen, 71, of Watkinsville, GA, died peacefully with her husband by her side on November 22, 2021, after a courageous 15 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Stewart Manor, New York, she was the daughter of Edward and Francis Lagna.

Lory is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, John; two daughters, Emily...

Nov 22, 2021

Peggy Sue Hale, 86 of Athens died peacefully in her sleep on November 22, 2021.  The daughter of the late Dr. Paul L. Piercy and Lucile M. Piercy was born in Columbia, MO, grew up in Bryan, TX and Baton Rouge, LA and came to Athens in 1948 where she graduated from the University of Georgia Demonstration High School...

Nov 22, 2021

Ronald A. Helwig, 86, of Bogart, GA, died on Monday, November 22, 2021. Born in Cleveland, OH, Ron was the son of the late Clarence Helwig and Emma Mellinger Helwig. During his lifetime, Ron’s primary career was as an accountant, most memorably at Pinney Dock in Ashtabula, OH and Pearle Vision Center in Athens, GA (where he was also...

Nov 21, 2021

Elisabeth M. McKinnon 82 of Jefferson, GA, passed away November 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, Walfred Bloom & Helena Mathiasen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alexander McKinnon; also preceded by a brother, Dick Mathiasen. Elisabeth will be missed and was the Greatest Mom and Grandmother.

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Nov 21, 2021

Sybil Gabriel Gooch, 94, died peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

She was born in Oglethorpe County to the late Julius and Mozelle Gabriel. She was the wife of the late Luther Gooch, who she married during WWII. Mrs. Gooch graduated from Winterville School in 1944 and then Johnson Business School in Athens, GA.

She...

Nov 19, 2021

Mary Alice Smith, cherished mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 91.

Born in Chattooga County, she was a daughter of the late Milton Andrew Housch and Vesta Senada Justice Housch. Mrs. Smith was a longtime educator and retired from Danielsville Elementary. In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 19, 2021

Leonard “Griff” C. Griffin, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021.

Len was born May 30, 1942, in Gorman, Texas, to Elva Bumpas and Leonard C. Griffin, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis; his three children, son Phillip Griffin of Charlotte, NC; daughter Sonja Haynes (Jonathan) of Evans, GA;...

Nov 19, 2021

Joseph Franklin Henley, 91, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Thomas Lester Henley and Irene McClellan Henley. Mr. Henley was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Graham Henley. Survivors include his son,...

Nov 18, 2021

Brennan “Brenny” McClanahan unexpectedly passed away on November 18th 2021 at home.

He was born on March 26th 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida to Erin and Eric McClanahan. Brenny was a happy boy who loved books and going to school. He made everyone laugh and smile who met him. Special thanks to Piedmont Child Development Center for the...