OBITUARIES

Oct 29, 2021

Robert Larry Bostick, 81, husband of Margaret Faye Bostick, died Friday, October 29, 2021.

Born in Ellerbe, NC, he was the son of the late Chester Steadman Bostick and Martha Elsie Jones Bostick and was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.  Mr. Bostick retired from Yellow Freight after 38 years.

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Oct 29, 2021

Joan Cartee Moore, of Watkinsville passed away Friday, October 29, 2021.  Born on November 30, 1944, Joan was the daughter of Minnie Roper Cartee and James Broadus Cartee of Greer, South Carolina.  Joan was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers (Olin Cartee and Junior Cartee).  Joan’s older sister (Margaret Howard) currently resides in Greer.  Joan was...

Oct 28, 2021

Terri Jean Colquitt,  51, wife of the late Michael Colquitt died Thursday, October 28, 2021. A life long resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of Martha Croya Willis. Terri was a loving and devoted employee of C & S Plumbing, Inc.  Terri was known for her kindness to all and she loved baking and crafting.  Survivors in...

Oct 28, 2021

George Thomas Faulkner passed away in his home in Athens peacefully on October 28, 2021, after a long courageous fight with cancer. George was 87 years old. Born in Athens, Ga., George was a son of the late Tom and Annie Mae Faulkner and stepson of the late Earlie Hardeman; brother and friend of the late Cora Lee Petrillo,...

Oct 27, 2021

Lois Elaine Gibbs ~  September 25, 1927 – October 27, 2021

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Lois Elaine Gibbs passed away peacefully to begin her heavenly life.  She was 94.  On September 25, 1927, Lois was born in Independence, Missouri, to the Rev. Alvin G. Hause and Bertha Jane Hunter Hause. She was...

Oct 26, 2021

Wyatt John Vandeford, beloved son, brother, grandson and nephew, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2021. He was 10 years old.

Born in Lawrenceville, Wyatt was a son of Nicholas John Vandeford and Meredith Thomas Vandeford. He loved the outdoors, fishing with his grandfathers and spending time at the beach. Wyatt was incredibly smart and could...

Oct 25, 2021

Donald Wood Marchildon, 84, of Athens, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on October 25, 2021.  The son of the late Lester C. and the late Virginia Marchildon was born in Thebes, Illinois and  grew up in Cairo, Illinois.  The deceased was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ellen Ruth Marchildon and is survived by his daughter...

Oct 25, 2021

Dwight Paul Bennett, 70, husband of the late Kay Bennett, died Monday, October 25, 2021. A lifelong resident of Athens, Mr. Bennett was the son of the late Paul Arnold Bennett and Annie Ruth McGhee Bennett. Dwight retired as a loan officer from Washington Mutual Finance after 35 years and found joy in working at Hawthorne Drugs until his...

Oct 24, 2021

Joshua David Sampson, 48 years old, of Athens, Georgia died on October 24, 2021. Born in Augusta, GA, he grew up in South Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Stacy; son, Henry; parents, Caroline and Harry Sampson; sister, Holley Sampson-Kring (Brent); in-laws, Craig and Jennifer Daniel; sisters-in-law, Laura Daniel, Alicia Howard (Max); Beth Jeremiah (Ken); and brother-in-law, Zach Daniel (Tiffany);...

Oct 24, 2021

(Mary) Conoly Cullum Hester, 86, former Athens journalist, community activist, wife, and mother passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Conoly was a reporter at the Athens Banner-Herald for over 16 years, writing articles ranging from human interest features to explorations of historic preservation and investigations of environmental, health, and welfare issues. She...

Oct 23, 2021

Dr. Kenneth Dale Ware, our beloved father, brother, and Grandaddy, died on October 23rd, 2021. Ken Ware was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia, the eldest son of Audie and Sadie Ware on August 30th, 1935. Among his favorite childhood stories to tell were those of digging ginseng and picking blackberries to sell for a few extra cents, buying...

Oct 23, 2021

Douglas Leonard Main, 78, of Watkinsville, passed into eternal rest October 23, 2021.

Born in Natick, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Leonard Barnes Main and Audrey Grala Main.  Mr. Main was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Vietnam and was a member of the Thomaston VFW.  He has been an Oconee County resident...

Oct 22, 2021

Meadow Snow Dean, beloved daughter, sister and granddaughter, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 19.

Born in Athens, she was a daughter of Ronnie Robert Dean II and Christine Tamburich Dean. Meadow was employed at Amazon and was attending the University of North Georgia. She loved playing basketball, skateboarding and most...

Oct 22, 2021

Wayne C. Kilgore, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 76.

Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of the late Kermit William Kilgore and Maggie Puckett Kilgore. Wayne graduated from Buford High School and from the University of Georgia. He also retired from the...

Oct 22, 2021

Don England, 87, of Hull, died October 22, 2021.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Fred and Inez Spence England.

Mr. England was longtime operator of England Electric and was later retired from Carrier Transicold.  He was an avid Bulldog fan and a member of the Bulldog Club.  Don was former...

Oct 22, 2021

Cecil Edmond Hall, age 71, died Friday, October 22, 2021, with his family at his side.  Cecil was born September 1, 1950 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to parents Crayton and Ida Mae Hall. Cecil spent his youth in the Boy Scouts, developing a passion for the outdoors, and eventually earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He later enlisted in the...

Oct 21, 2021

Samuel Lee Dutton, Sr., 69, of Arnoldsville, died Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Born in Rome, GA, he was the son of the late Hansel D. Dutton and Sybil Mathis Dutton. Sam retired from the EPA as a Chemist and currently was a bus driver for the Oglethorpe County School System.  He was a member of Cornerstone Church...

Oct 21, 2021

William Lee “Bill” Stockton, 84, of Watkinsville, died October 21, 2021.

Born in Jackson County, he was one of 13 children, a son of the late William McKinley Stockton and Minnie Lee Smallwood Stockton.  Bill had made his home in the Athens area since 1966.  He was retired from American General Life Insurance Company in 1995 following...

Oct 20, 2021

Roy Lee Dyer, 81, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Born in Blairsville, he was a son of the late Rance Andrew Dyer and Allie Dyer. Roy was employed with the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office and was a member of Lexington Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of Lexington Baptist Church. In...

Oct 19, 2021

Sam Christopher Colley, 45, died October 19, 2021.

A lifelong Athenian, Sam was born in Athens, GA on July 20, 1976 to Lila (Cox) and Jerry Colley, who preceded him from this realm.

Survivors include his children, Lila, Herschel, Samuel, and Christopher Colley; sister, Lilith Nicole Colley-LaVey of Athens and her husband, Brandon; sister, Sheila...