OBITUARIES

Jul 26, 2021

Michael Hale Birch, 78, of Athens, died on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Born to the late Edward and Beulah Shewmaker Birch in Lebanon, KY, Michael studied chemistry at Eastern Kentucky University. He then went on to post-grad studies at the University of Evansville in Indiana. Michael worked for the EPA as an Analytical Chemist for 42 years...

Jul 25, 2021

Vivian Vinson Higgins, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 25th, 2021.

She is survived by her daughters Kacee Jones Underwood and Brenda Gray with her son in law J J Gray; her sisters Rosaline Scarboro and husband Bucky Scarboro, Martha Hollingsworth, Ruth Gunter and their families.

Though born and raised in the...

Jul 25, 2021

Mrs. Lois Crouch Nelson, 85, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Lois was the fourth child of the late Elmer and Pearl Crouch of Canton, Missouri. She is preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Crouch Morgan. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years; Donald T. Nelson (87), one sister;...

Jul 25, 2021

Steven Asbury Mattson, 53 of Winterville passed away July 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Raymond Mattson; also preceded by his grandparents, Theodore & Hazel Butler and John Raymond & Vivian Mattson.

Funeral services are Wednesday July 28, 2021 12:00pm at Lord & Stephens, East Chapel. The family will visit at the funeral home,...

Jul 25, 2021

Fredda Gillen Murray, 70, of Watkinsville passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born on February 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Syble Powell Gillen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Murray; sister, Henrietta Hulsey; cousin, Clara Ree Gillen.

As a graduate of Oconee...

Jul 23, 2021

Cynthia Alexander Courtney (Cindy), 61, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 23rd with loved ones by her side.  Cindy was born in Hilo, Hawaii on July 19, 1960 to James and Joan Alexander.  Because her father served in the U.S. Coast Guard, she traveled to and grew up in many different states, sharing adventures with her three...

Jul 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Larry Seagraves, went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 72. Larry grew up in Madison County and was the son of the late James Roy Seagraves, Sr. and Dessie Mae Williams Seagraves. He was also preceded in death by his brothers: Halford Seagraves and Roy Seagraves, Jr. He was...

Jul 22, 2021

Emmitt Carlton Powers, Sr, 79. of Watkinsville, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Oconee County, Emmitt was born to the late E.W. Powers and Claudia Mae Connor Powers on November 18, 1941.  He was a self-employed homebuilder and general contractor for 45 years.  Emmitt loved spending...

Jul 22, 2021

Louise Silcox, 89, of Winterville passed away on July 22, 2021 after an extended illness.

The daughter of the late Lacy and Marie Raulerson, Louise was born in St. George, GA and spent her childhood and early adult life in Palmdale and Moore Haven, FL.  She and her family moved to Athens in 1970.

She...

Jul 22, 2021

Gene Crumley, 86, of Winterville, died on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Born in Tifton to the late Benjamin Franklin Crumley and Rosie Harris Crumley, Gene served his country in the US Army. Gene then worked as a research chemist for the USDA of 35 years and the EPA for 13 years. He was a member of Cornerstone...

Jul 21, 2021

David H. Prince, Sr., 72, husband of Woodie Chandler Prince, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

He was born in Birmingham, AL, and the family moved to Athens, GA when he was a few months old. He was the youngest son of the late LTC Robert C. Prince, Jr. and Dorothy Humber Prince.

David...

Jul 20, 2021

Willis Jackson “Jack” Glenn, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 73.

Jack was the son of the late Willis Anderson Glenn and Mildred Floyd Glenn. Born in Athens, Georgia in 1947, he moved with his family to Anderson, SC for several years but later moved...

Jul 20, 2021

Betty Nation Childers Bullock, 84 of Hull passed away July 20, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, Rev. Walter & Margie Nation. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her previous husband’s, Curtis Childers and Charlie Bullock; daughter and a son, Kathy Childers and William Eddie Tucker; brother and sister, Roy Cecil Nation and Shirley Inez Rogers....

Jul 20, 2021

Richard E. “Rick” Ayers, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 67.

Rick was a Veteran of the United States Army and was employed for over 25 years at LTM Textile Resources as the Business Development Manager. He attended Attica Baptist Church and was a member of Living...

Jul 18, 2021

Michael Jarad Blanton passed away peacefully at the age of 44 from a cardiac event on July 18, 2021, at his home in Athens, Georgia. Born August 16, 1976, to parents Deborah and Michael Blanton, Jarad grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and attended Boiling Springs High School, where he played the bassoon and saxophone in the band. His...

Jul 18, 2021

Barbara Nelle “Bobbie” Dodd, 82, wife of 62 years to Doyle Dodd, died Sunday, July 18, 2021. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Walter Clifford Lanier and Nelle Yearwood Lanier. She had worked as a dietician for the Oconee County High School and retired from Hart County Elementary School.  Bobbie enjoyed square dancing, camping, watching...

Jul 17, 2021

Charles Ray Huntsinger, 68, of Colbert, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late JB Huntsinger and Gainell Hicks Huntsinger. Charles was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He was an excellent handyman and enjoyed doing yardwork. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with...

Jul 16, 2021

Charlotte Caver Cobb, 88, of Watkinsville, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Born in Wedowee, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Royce Caver and Audrey Haynes Caver. Mrs. Cobb dedicated her life to her family and her children as a stay-at-home mother. She enjoyed sewing, reading and most importantly, she thrived on time spent...

Jul 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathleen Marie Bruner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 15, 2021

Jeffrey Morgan Alday, 61, of Oxford GA, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Born in Beaufort, SC, he was a son of the late William Fletcher Alday Jr and Joyce Lou McNair Thompson.   Jeff spent his childhood in Cairo GA and graduated from Cairo High School in 1977.  He moved to Athens GA in 1981 and...