OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 9, 2021

David Shane Guest, beloved father, son and brother, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the age of 53.

Born in Killeen, Texas, he was a son of Larry David Guest and the late Sandra Helen Venable. Shane was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Desert Storm, Kuwait and Iraq. He enjoyed...

Jun 8, 2021

Linda Jordan Akins, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away June 8, 2021 at the age of 80.  Born in Athens, she attended Winterville High School, Athens High School, and the University of Georgia.  She loved teaching young people, playing the piano for worship, participating in church mission projects, following the Georgia Gym Dogs, and most of all...

Jun 8, 2021

Edna Joan Dove Lockman, 84, wife of 62 years to the late Rev. Joseph Buford Lockman moved to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.  Born in Royston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Hoyt Dove and Edna Ray Dove.  Buford and Joan pastored Whitehall Baptist Church in...

Jun 8, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Fitzgerald Severson, 49, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 5, 1972 in Gainesville, FL, he was the son of Kathy Severson Camp (Herbert) and the late Dr. Ray F Severson. Tom was a lifelong resident of Athens and an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He...

Jun 7, 2021

Dr. Gerald Richmond Firth, Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership at the University of Georgia passed away June 7, 2021 at the age of 90.

He was born on October 6,1930 in Amsterdam, NY to Gerald B. and Marion Richmond Firth. He graduated as valedictorian of his class from LaSalle Institute in Troy, NY. Dr. Firth earned his...

Jun 7, 2021

Thomas Paul Deaton, Jr. of Danielsville, GA, died on Monday, June 7, at the age of 74. “Tommy,” as he was known by family and friends, lived a life of service to Christ through his endeavors to help young and old alike see that their lives held immeasurable value because they bore the image of their Creator.

...

Jun 5, 2021

Thomas M. Rose, 75, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Born in Durham, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Dr. Jesse Lee Rose and Lou Ethel Abernathy Rose Poore. Tom was a Veteran of the United States Navy and he retired from the University of Georgia. In addition to his parents,...

Jun 4, 2021

Roy Edward Giles, 74, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away on June 4th, 2021.   Roy was a beloved husband, papa, brother, and uncle.  Roy was a spontaneous soul that loved listening to oldie country music, picking his guitar, and lead a successful painting business before retiring.  He was the son of the late Dewy and Francis Giles.

Survivors...

Jun 4, 2021

Donna W. Jones passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021, in her home in Watkinsville, GA under the care of her loving husband. She was born on January 11, 1946, in Swansea, SC. The daughter of H.B. Williams, Jr. and Elizabeth “Tib” Williams she was a 1964 graduate of Swansea High School and earned her degree in education...

Jun 2, 2021

Carolyn M. Nagle

August 5, 1925- June 2, 2021 (age 95)

Carolyn May Nagle, passed away on June 2, 2021 at the age of 95. Carolyn was born on August 5, 1925 in Jersey City, New Jersey and grew up in Kearny, New Jersey. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and May Beute Culbertson,...

Jun 2, 2021

Marty Lane Arthur, 55, of Oconee County, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was the only son of Chester A. and Clyde D. Arthur. Marty was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all, spending time with his family in the mountains.

Marty is survived by his...

Jun 1, 2021

Helen Mae Cooper Jones, 93, of Watkinsville, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Graveside services will be held on Sunday, June 6 at Oconee Memorial Park at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Emily Whiten officiating.

Mrs. Jones was born August 30, 1927 in Porum, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul B....

Jun 1, 2021

Leonard Weyman Dantzler, 85, of Athens, GA died on June 1, 2021.  He was the son of the late Taft E. and Carrie Gaynelle Dantzler.  Though he grew up in Athens, his home of the last 52 years has been in Winterville, GA.   Mr. Dantzler was a shoe cobbler most of his life and he was the owner of...

Jun 1, 2021

Leonard Albert Hampton, 89, husband of Doris Perry Hampton for 62 years, died Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Gainesville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Albert Marshall (A.M.) Hampton and Ellena Gaily Hampton. Leonard served in the US Army’s 34th Infantry Regiment during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, where...

May 31, 2021

Amanda Marie Kavouklis passed away on May 31, 2021.

She was born July 23, 1986 and was the daughter or Michael and Ree Kavouklis of Watkinsville, Georgia. She was a graduate of Oconee County High School. She was an avid tennis player in her youth and throughout high school. She was a Graduate of the University of...

May 31, 2021

Full obituary details for Mrs. Poole will be announced.

May 31, 2021

William Franklin Pierce, 86, of Winterville, died on Monday, May 31, 2021.

A native of Nashoba County, MS, William was born November 12, 1934 to the late Joseph Robert Pierce and Eva Mae Collins Pierce. William served his country in the U.S. Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration...

May 30, 2021

Robert Balfour Pease III, Bob, was born in Richmond, VA on April 3, 1949. His insatiable appetite to always learn more started at a young age and continued to the University of Georgia where he earned his undergraduate and MBA. A true Athenian at heart, he would spend his days bopping around town from property to property to check...

May 30, 2021

Forrest Edward Adcock, 54, died Saturday, May 30, 2021. Born in Athens, he was the son of Sybil Ann Couch Adcock of Watkinsville and the late Patrick Edward “Pat” Adcock.  Forrest had worked for Leon and Victoria Farmer in managing the Farmer Estate through many rolls over the last 20 years. Prior to his employment with the Farmer family...