OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Jane Asel Locke of Danielsville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 82 years old.  She is survived by two daughters, Tina Locke Carter and Panther Tomarrock, one son, Gary W. Locke, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was an active member of the Danielsville United Methodist Church where...

Aug 26, 2021

Betty June Babe went by many names; Mom, Nina, Nana, GG, and Grandma were the most common callings for this kind, mischievous, no filter, animal adoring person. After a full life of 92 years, she departed this world on Thursday, August 26, 2021 surrounded by her greatest accomplishment, a legacy of unconditional love, personified by every generation of her...

Aug 25, 2021

Dorothy Casper, 91, of Gainesville, Georgia (formerly of Watkinsville) passed away on August 25, 2021.

She was the daughter of Loyd A. “Buck” Thornton and Mildred Lord Thornton, born in Bogart, and attended school in the Oconee County school system. She attended the University of Georgia for two years and then began teaching school at Carithers Elementary...

Aug 25, 2021

Ray Casper, 91, of Gainesville, Georgia (formerly of Watkinsville) passed away on August 25, 2021.

He was the son of Silmon R. Casper and Viola Fulcher Casper, born in Woodland, Georgia, and attended Carithers Junior High and Bogart High School. Growing up in rural Oconee County, his family was farmers with cotton being the primary crop –...

Aug 25, 2021

Betty Jean Busbin Milligan, 88, of Athens, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Betty was a lifelong resident of the Athens area and a member of East Athens Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Carroll Milligan; her parents, James David Busbin and Lois Stewart Busbin; 11 deceased siblings: Alton Busbin,...

Aug 25, 2021

William Terry Brewer, Sr., 75, of Crawford, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Born in Chattanooga, TN on July 8, 1946 to the late Jack and Dorothy Merk Brewer, Terry served in the US Air Force and worked at the University of Georgia computer department for 34 years....

Aug 24, 2021

Ethel Lee Allen, age 89, of Hull, GA, passed away August 24, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1932 in Oconee County, GA to the late C.H. Lee and Julia Reba Phillips Lee.

All who knew and loved Ethel were abundantly blessed by her free flowing wisdom, her fierce independence, her delight and talent as a...

Aug 24, 2021

William Nathan Carey, 57, passed away on August 24, 2021. He was the son of the late Everett and Mary Carey of Danielsville, Ga. Nathan was born in Athens Ga on October 30, 1963. He grew up in Danielsville Ga where he graduated from Madison County High School in 1982. He resided in Oconee County where he raised his...

Aug 23, 2021

Richard “Ricky” H. Knight, 54, died August 23, 2021.

A native of Baxley, GA, Ricky was a son of Annette Watson Knight of Eatonton and the late Henry Dewey Knight, Jr. He lived most of his life in Greensboro before moving to Athens. He was a kind and generous man with a genuine love for his family....

Aug 23, 2021

Earl William Burdette was born April 8th, 1957 . He  graduated Madison County high school.  After working many years he decided to return to school to become a electrician, in which he was a successful graduate from Athens Technical College.  Out of all of Earl’s achievements he was most proud of the family he had. Earl is survived by...

Aug 22, 2021

Annie Louise Dove, 86, of Athens passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Born on April 19, 1935, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late John and Annie Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Lizzie Mae Payne and Mary Hardigree, as well as her three brothers...

Aug 21, 2021

Michael Andrew Lamm, 32, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Michael was born on September 4, 1988 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Evelyn Pridgen Lamm and Michael Scott Lamm. He graduated from High School and then joined the United States National Guard where he served until September 6, 2013, deploying to both Iraq and...

Aug 21, 2021

Max Charles Brown died at his home in Athens, GA on August 19th, 2021, surrounded by family.

Max was born in Pavo, GA in 1940.  He grew up in Lumber City and told many wonderful stories about his youth in this small Georgia town.   Max spent many happy years in Lumber City with his parents Max and...

Aug 21, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Evelia Miralrio Rebollar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 21, 2021

Mitchell “Mickey” Franklin Waters of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the age of 79. After several years of declining health, Mickey died peacefully with his beloved wife Darinda and his children by his side.

Mickey was born in Athens, Georgia, on July 15, 1942, to Frank and Donna Waters. Mickey attended Athens High...

Aug 19, 2021

Jason Robert Granfield, 38, of Winterville GA passed on August 19, 2021.

He leaves behind a loving wife, Jerilynn, stepsons Gabriel and Jericho, his mom Cindy who loves him very much, father Robert, sisters Kim and Cheri, aunts, uncles, and cousins and his beloved cat, Odin.

He will be so missed. His never ending kindness,...

Aug 18, 2021

Loren Dean Roberts, 82, husband of Karen Bond Roberts, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Born in Whitehall, GA, Dean was the son of the late Bernice Carol Roberts and Lollie Mae Gunter Roberts. He retired from the US Army as a Sergeant First Class after 23 years. Following his retirement from the Army he worked for the University of...

Aug 17, 2021

James William Alley, Sr., 86 of Greensboro, Georgia passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021. Born on April 8, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of the late Raleigh Alley, and Maria Wesselman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six older siblings.

He was always the baby brother. He graduated...

Aug 17, 2021

On August 17, 2021 Nancy Carol Carter Parks (87) graduated from this realm to the very presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, and His Father, God.

“Miss Nancy” as she was affectionately known, is survived by her loving husband, William Pat Parks, and her two daughters, Patricia Carol and Cheryl Lynn Parks Snader, her husband, Thomas...

Aug 17, 2021

Eleanor Saye Mason, 70, of Crawford, died August 17, 2021.

Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Emily Ann Bridges Saye.  Mrs. Mason was a lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County and a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church.  She was retired as bookkeeper for the family business, Industrial Drives and Electric, Inc. ...