OBITUARIES

Aug 8, 2021

William K. “Bill” Farris, III, 71, husband of the late Janice Meadow Farris, died Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born in Elba, AL, he was the son of the late William K. Farris, JR. and Carolyn Reeves Farris and father to the late Suzanne Self. He was affectionately known as Tarz by his family.  Bill was the owner of Billy...

Aug 8, 2021

Dorothy Virginia Thornton, 77, of Watkinsville passes away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born on November 30, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Kate Alline Parham Carithers.

She worked at Westclock General Times for 33 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.

In addition to...

Aug 7, 2021

Phillip Raymond Palmer, 62, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Born in Dekalb County, he was a son of the late Raymond Larry Palmer and Clara Christine Presley Palmer. He was an avid University of Georgia fan and he loved Nascar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Aug 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Burton Bryant Chandler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 5, 2021

Joyce Runett Woodall, 80, died Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born in Commerce, GA she was the daughter of the late Milton Holland Woodall and Woodie Faye Caudell Woodall. Survivors include two sisters: Shirley Loggins and Carol Jean Willis and a number of nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord and Stephens Funeral...

Aug 4, 2021

Early on the morning of August 4, 2021, adored husband and father Samuel Herman Dabbs Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Statham Ga. His wife of fifty years, Kathy, and her sister Lorel were present during his passing.  He was 75 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Lynn Kapke Dabbs,...

Aug 4, 2021

H. Donald Thomas, 86, died August 4, 2021.

Mr. Thomas was born February 22, 1935 in Fulton County, GA to Henry and Clyde Thomas. A lifelong resident of High Shoals, he graduated from Morgan County High School in 1951. Mr. Thomas was a row crop farmer and raised chickens and cattle as well. He was a devoted...

Aug 3, 2021

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Joey Allen Kelley of Gainesville, GA, loving husband of April, father of Violet and Joey, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 67.

Joey was born May 22, 1954 in Anderson, IN to David Kelley and Phyllis Jean Hancock Kelley Hymer. He served in the Marine Corp from 1972 to 1978....

Aug 1, 2021

Barbara Ann Bevill Vickery, 87, went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on August 1, 2021.

She was born May 6, 1934, in Savannah, GA to the late Frank and Sadie Bevill.

Barbara was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.

She was a gifted artist who...

Aug 1, 2021

On Sunday morning, August 1st. 2021, our wonderful, precious Dad, Eugene (Gene) Albin Sapp, went to Heaven. He passed peacefully at his home in Athens Ga., where he and mom lived together for almost sixty-nine years. He was 88 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Kesler Sapp, four sons and four daughters in law, (which...

Jul 29, 2021

Ms. Virginia Ann McGirr, age 75, of Athens, Georgia was called home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Ms. McGirr was born in El Paso, Texas on August 2, 1945 and known to her friends and family as “Ginger”.  Ginger was a stay home mom when her children were young but later was a Home Health Nurse and occasionally  Customer/Retail...

Jul 29, 2021

Anita Joyce Sellers, 69, died July 29, 2021.

A native of Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Joslyn Poss Cronic. Mrs. Sellers worked in the healthcare industry for many years and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM...

Jul 29, 2021

Our beloved mother, Mary Linda Murray, 84, of Colbert, GA passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Marvin C. Smith and Mary Lucille Ginn Smith. She was of Baptist faith, attended East Athens Baptist Church and was a Kindergarten teacher for many years at Athens Christian School.

In addition to...

Jul 29, 2021

Billy Norman Davis, Jr., 61, of Colbert passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born on January 13, 1960, he was the son of the late Billy Norman Davis, Sr., and Gwen Davis Thomas English.

Norman retired with Boyd Smith Construction after 30 years as a painter. He was a great painter and cook, loved hotrods and...

Jul 28, 2021

Bruce Wayne Perry, Sr, 77, of Athens, Georgia went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2021, surrounded by his family as he passed away. Born on April 28, 1944, he was the youngest of 12 children of the late Walter E. and Addie Strickland Perry.

Bruce was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Surviving...

Jul 28, 2021

Jonell Scarborough Palmer, 74, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Born in Hartwell, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Poss and Mendora Poss-Craft. Mrs. Palmer retired from Adams Poultry Farm and was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Scarborough; great-granddaughter,...

Jul 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Alfred Rogers Wills "Al". We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Martha Ann Ross. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 26, 2021

Perry Allen Thompson passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2021, after a valiant battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Perry, a fraternal twin, was born on September 13, 1946, to Roland and Thelma Thompson of Marked Tree, Arkansas. Mary, his twin sister, never let Perry forget “she was first.” Tragically, she passed away from dementia in...

Jul 26, 2021

Edward Hall, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Bogart, Georgia on July 26, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family.

Ed was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on October 5, 1938 to Edward William Hall and Sophia Zara (Spinapont) Hall.  He was the eldest of five children raised in Carlstadt and East Rutherford, New Jersey....