Apr 9, 2022

Juanita E. Ash, 95, of Bishop, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Born in Atlanta to Ernest Elder Sr. and Berta Dellinger Elder, Juanita was raised in Oconee County and graduated from Watkinsville High School in the class of 1943. She graduated from Athens Business College in 1944 and worked as a bookkeeper, most recently for the...

Apr 6, 2022

Dr. Thomas P. McHugh, DDS passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 6, 2022 in Athens GA. Tom and his wife, Emily, resided in Athens GA for 26 years. Tom was born in 1929 in Brooklyn NY. He attended Bishop Loughlin HS where he served as a class officer and was an outstanding track athlete. He...

Apr 6, 2022

Apr 6, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wayne Lance, 86, of Hull Georgia, died at his home Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022.

Born on July 7, 1935, he was the son of the late Reba Carter Lance Patterson and Wayne Leon Lance.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Massey Lance, and two daughters —Amy Lance Brown and Donna Lance...

Apr 5, 2022

Mabel Elizabeth Jeffers, the 3-year-old daughter of Matt and Rachelle Jeffers of Hoschton, passed away on April 5, 2022. Mabel’s life brought laughter, smiles, and joy to all who knew her (or met her randomly in the grocery store). Mabel Elizabeth, meaning “lovable" and "pledge to God," fit her beautifully as she lived out her earthly commission by being...

Apr 5, 2022

Laura (Lala) Hanson King, formerly of Conyers and most recently of Athens, passed away April 5, 2022. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 16, 1942. She was in her heart a Georgia Peach and Steel Magnolia. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.A. and Elizabeth Hanson, and her beloved brother (in law) Donald (Buddy) Boone....

Apr 4, 2022

Hugh Ervin Williams 81 of Danielsville, GA passed away on April 4, 2022. He was the son of the late, Johnny & Ethel Williams; also preceded by his wife, Audrey Marie Williams; brother, Richard Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department as a Detective, he also served our country in Vietnam in the United States...

Apr 4, 2022

Lesley L. Jones, 69, wife of the late James R. “Randy” Jones, died Monday, April 4, 2022. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Major Leslie Glenn Ling, Ret. And Marion Phyllis Craig Ling. Mrs. Jones retired from the University of Georgia School of Medicine as an Administrative Assistant and following her retirement she volunteered...

Apr 3, 2022

David Lowell Hetzel passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. David was predeceased by his father, Lowell Hayward Hetzel and mother, Ray Miller Hetzel, his wife, Louise Stamps Hetzel and his sons, Douglas Allen Hetzel and Patrick Warren Hetzel. He is survived by his two brothers, Dr. Glenn Hetzel (Nancy) and Donald Hetzel (Sherry), three daughters, Kimberly Welty, Sharon...

Apr 3, 2022

Hulit Grier "H.G." Cartey, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

H.G was born in Oconee County in 1927 and remained a lifelong resident with June Cartey, his wife of 70 years. H.G. dedicated his life to hard work, providing for his family and working in his garden. H.G. was preceded in death by his...

Apr 3, 2022

William “Bill” Donald Pepper, 86, of Athens, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 following a courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease.

Bill was born on April 29, 1935 in Dadeville, AL to Herman William Peppers and Jessie Florence McGhee Peppers. Bill spent his early years in East Tallassee, AL, and excelled in all academic areas. Much of his...

Apr 3, 2022

Zelma Dean Hamby, 90, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 with her family at her side. Born in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. Webster and Lucille O. Smith Webster and sister to the late Ed Webster, Jim Webster and Liz Norris. Zelma was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church where she was...

Apr 2, 2022

Carol Ann Calvert Price, age 89, transitioned to Heaven April 2, 2022 with family at her side in Hendersonville, TN.

Carol was a very special lady who left her family with a legacy of love to carry on for generations.  She loved big, worked hard and enjoyed serving others.

Carol was married twice in her...

Apr 2, 2022

James Walker O’Dillon, 68, of Watkinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Adrienne Whitehead O’Dillon and the late James Lowell O’Dillon. Mr. O’Dillon was an avid racecar driver at Athens Speedway and he enjoyed gardening.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother,...

Apr 1, 2022

Diane Sosby McCurry, 76, of the Red Hill community, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Sosby and Mildred “Peggy” Phillips.

She is lovingly remembered by her 2 daughters: Johnna Aldrich (Jason) and Christy Compton (Clay); grandchildren: Joselin Aldrich, Keaton...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert W. Owens 70 of Danielsville, GA passed away on March 31, 2022. He was the son of the late, Russell & Gene Owens; he was also preceded in death by his son, Glenn Owens. Mr. Owens retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a network engineer and also worked at Johnson & Johnson. He enjoyed flying his model airplanes,...

Mar 31, 2022

Natalie Starr Harper Toney, 95, of Athens, died on March 31, 2022.

She was born in Chicago on August 5, 1926. She came south as quickly as she could and never looked back. A graduate of Brenau College in 1948, Natalie joined her parents in running the Old Colony Motor Inn in Athens. She was an active...

Mar 31, 2022

David Warren Eck, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born on November 27, 1941, in Lycoming County, PA, he was the son of the late Miles S. Eck and Nina L. Eck.

David served in the United States Navy as a nuclear reactor operator on submarines. He moved to Athens to work at the Navy...

Mar 29, 2022

Betty Jaqueline Paul Mathews passed peacefully into the arms of her lord at age of 92 on March 29, 2022. Betty was a native of Oglethorpe County. She was born on July 24, 1929, in Point Peter, GA to the late Mary Holloman Paul and Howard “Jack” Paul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 29, 2022

Roger Merrill Edwards 91 of Comer, GA, passed away on March 29, 2022. He was the son of the late, Lauren and Margorie Edwards. He was preceded in death by his wife, Retta Arzola Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Mechanic, who worked on heavy equipment and a United States Navy veteran who served on the USS Iowa during the...