OBITUARIES

Jun 21, 2021

Sylvia Elaine Duckett Crane, better known as “Mama E”, 82, of Mineral Bluff, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021. Elaine was born on January 1st, 1939, in Vinings, where she lived until she went to Valdosta State, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. She moved back home when she met Jim and they moved to...

Jun 19, 2021

Dorothy June Brandenburg Handley, age 89, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 19, 2021, surrounded by the love of Becky, Jim and Jamie.

A native of Athens, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Willian Lynn and Bertha Brandenburg.  She was the wife of the late Norman Handley and was retired from Southern Bell.  She was...

Jun 19, 2021

Barbara Betts Haas, 87, died Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was the wife of the late Dr. Clyde Merrill Haas, 85, who died in February of 2019. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of the late Edwin Forrest and Gladys Chatterton Betts. Mrs. Haas was a registered nurse, housewife and loving mother who had a great love...

Jun 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Holbrook Pratt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 19, 2021

Donald Maurice Ashmore, 86, of Lexington, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Born in Lincoln County, GA to the late Otis and Lillian Brown Ashmore, Donald served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He later worked as a truck driver for PET Milk and Coca-Cola, where he retired after many years. He...

Jun 18, 2021

Staley Kent Davis, 84, of Watkinsville, Georgia, passed away on June 18, 2021. He was born to Staley Burl Davis and Emma Lee Davis on December 7, 1936, in Fairview, Virginia. He grew up on the family farm in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia where he learned at an early age how to work hard, getting up well...

Jun 18, 2021

Mrs. Sarah Ann Hill, 77, and Mr. Gregory Hill, 53, both of Colbert, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 18, 2021.

Born in Banks County, Sarah was a daughter of the late George Paul Smith and Ruth Mae Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. She was...

Jun 18, 2021

Alline S. Weaver, 72, of Comer, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.

Graveside services will be Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Athens Memory Gardens.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com

Jun 17, 2021

Jarrell Jackson Garrett, III, died June 17, 2021.

A lifelong native of Athens, he was the son of Jarrell Jackson (Jackie) Garrett, Jr. and Allison Browne Garrett of Athens.

Jarrell proudly worked for NAPA as an auto parts salesman and was a talented musician.  He was of the Christian faith. Jarrell never met a stranger,...

Jun 17, 2021

Mark Anthony Drake, 55, of Colbert, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Born in Athens, he was a son of Rachel S. Drake and the late Clarence Walter Drake. Mark was a member of Colbert United Methodist Church and was employed at Porterfield Tire for more than 27 years. In addition to his father, he was...

Jun 17, 2021

William H. Thaxton, 78, of Colbert, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, after a brief illness.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Dr. James Ralph Thaxton and Helen Clarkson Thaxton. He spent his early years in Valdosta, Georgia, where Dr. Thaxton served as president of Valdosta State College. Mr. Thaxton received his...

Jun 14, 2021

Shirley Mae McCannon King died peacefully on her 85th birthday June 14, 2021, surrounded by her family.

She was born at home in Sandy Cross, GA in 1936 to Sam & Sallie Mae Holliday McCannon.

She is survived by a son, Mike King (Dawn) of North Carolina, two grandchildren, Bethany & Andrew,

Her...

Jun 13, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Cowart, SR., husband of the late Hope Cowart, died Sunday, June 16, 2021. Born in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Willie Bell Jordan Cowart.  Jeffrey had worked  as a truckdriver. Survivors include his son Jeffrey Allen Cowart, Jr., sister, Lois Flynn and cousins, Misty Zizzamia, Angel Helmly, Billy Flynn, Bumper Flynn and Gilbert...

Jun 12, 2021

RUTH ELAINE HAMMOND SLUDER BERRY

Elaine Berry passed peacefully into heaven on June 12, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Hymera, Indiana on October 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Paul and Bonnie Goodman Hammond. She was pre-deceased by her brother Everett Hammond and her husband of 35 years, Hilbert Berry. She...

Jun 12, 2021

Jean Clifton Damian died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12th, surrounded by her family. Born at home on Millhaven Plantation in Screven County, Georgia in 1938 to William Watson and Jennie Mae Clifton, Jean proudly held the title of “youngest child” of nine, even though she was only seven minutes younger than her twin sister, Jane. She loved...

Jun 12, 2021

Johnny Seagraves, 74, passed away on June 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  Johnny was an affectionate husband, father and grandfather.  He was faithful to his church, East Athens Baptist Church and was a lifelong member.  He retired from the University of Georgia as an Upholster.  Johnny loved football and was a loyal Bulldog fan, never missing...

Jun 11, 2021

On June 11, 2021, Loren D. Helwig entered into his eternal home. Loren was born on August 14, 1941, in Englewood, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Elma Helwig, and his two brothers, Orland and Gary.

The Helwig family later moved to Western Kansas. For the next 17 years Loren lived on...

Jun 10, 2021

Full obituary details for Ms. Bergen will be announced.

Jun 10, 2021

Michael Joshua Quinn, 79, husband of the late Barbara Lou Quinn, died Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in Clemmons, NC, he was the son of the late Joshua Quinn and Ella Ray Padgett Quinn and brother to the late John Patrick Quinn and Nancy Quinn (Ben) McCoy.  Mr. Quinn retired from the University of Georgia as the Athletics Grounds...

Jun 9, 2021

Joseph Bernard Sherwin, 89 years, 364 1/2 days, went suddenly to be with the Lord, June 9,2021. He was born in Rochester NY on June 10, 1931, son of the late Ethan Sherwin and Grace Sherwin Colby. Joe graduated in 1950 from Wyoming Central School. He married “the only girl he’d ever love” a few months later.  He and...