OBITUARIES

Apr 21, 2021

Louise Manley Ramsey passed away on April 21, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Hospice House.  Louise suffered complications from back surgery following a fall at home.  She acquired an  infection which defeated her body but not her spirit.

Louise was born in Royston, Georgia on September 22, 1939.  She was the third of five  children born to Harrison...

Apr 20, 2021

Dr. Charles Marion Chambers, Jr. “Chuck,” 48 of Watkinsville, GA, died on April 20, 2021.  Born on February 24, 1973, he was the son of Charles Marion Chambers, Sr. of Dublin, GA, and Dianne Bracewell of Rentz, GA.  Chuck grew up in Dublin, GA, and moved to Watkinsville, GA, after graduating from college in 1999.

He was...

Apr 20, 2021

Estelle Marie Covington, 81, of Comer, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Born in Arnoldsville, she was a daughter of the late Milledge Nix and Anner Tanner Nix. Mrs. Covington thrived on time spent with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Donald “Don” Patton, Jr. and her...

Apr 19, 2021

Matthew Erford Barrick, longtime resident of Athens and most recently of Bishop, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 after a brief illness.  Born in Athens, Georgia on August 1, 1963, he was 57 at the time of his death.  Matthew was the son of the late Dr. Raymond Erford Barrick and Frances Shine Barrick.

Matthew...

Apr 18, 2021

Sammy Allen Brown, 74, of Athens passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2021. Born on April 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Otto Brown and Mary Ida Kelley Erwin Brown. Sammy enjoyed playing golf and watching the Georgia Bulldogs.

Survivors include his children, Angie (Rick) Garrett, Scott (Allison) Brown, Royce (Jennifer) Bray; sisters, Marie...

Apr 18, 2021

Marion D. “Butch” Brooks passed away April 18, 2021.

Butch was a retired educator, High School Football/Baseball Coach, and College Football Administrator. Coach Brooks began his coaching career after serving in the USAF during the Vietnam War. A disabled veteran, Coach Brooks began his teaching and coaching career at Washington-Wilkes High School in Washington, GA.

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Apr 17, 2021

Dorothy Ruth Waggoner Brooks, 86, of Crawford, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

A native of Oglethorpe County, “Miss Dot “ was known by many children and families who she provided in-home care for before becoming a Pre-K teacher at the Oglethorpe County Child Development Center/Pencil...

Apr 16, 2021

Travis Ray Brown, 54, of Commerce, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021.

Born in Royston, he was the son of the late Henry Brown and Linda Bray Brown. He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Brown; two children, Melinda Poe and Brandon Brown; two siblings, Terry Brown and Nancy Bridges and...

Apr 16, 2021

Timothy Preston Chitwood 67 of Comer, Georgia passed away April 16, 2021. He was the son of the late Howard Chitwood. He was a US veteran who served in the United States Navy.

Memorial services are April 24, 2021 Saturday 12:00pm at Vineyards Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Harrison Lampley officiating. The family will visit at the...

Apr 16, 2021

Dewitt “Pete” Talmadge Bond II, 84 of Danielsville passed away April 16, 2021. He was the son of the late, Dr. Dewitt T. and Elise Bond; he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sallye Bond, and sister, Dorothy Wood. Mr. Bond worked as an educator for 30 years and a principal of Ila Elementary School for...

Apr 16, 2021

Full obituary details for Mrs. McCannon will be announced.

Apr 15, 2021

Jeffrey Oldham, age 64, Bowman GA, formerly of Worcester MA, passed after a strong battle with cancer on April 15, 2021. His beloved wife, Kim (Cooper) Oldham, was by his side.

He was predeceased by his infant daughter Jodi Oldham, his paternal grandparents Jewel Webster and Margaret (Dickens) Murray, and his maternal grandparents Arthur and Amy (Rayla)...

Apr 15, 2021

Dr. Ira Augustus Dickerson, 93, passed away on April 15, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born to Frank and Gussie Wynn Dickerson on September 11, 1927, in Portal, Ga., and was one of twelve children. He was a devoted husband, caring father, and loving grandfather. In his last few years, he was...

Apr 15, 2021

Oscar Paul (O.P.) Jones, born April 1, 1943 passed away on April 15, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, son, and brother. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church and served as deacon, interim music director, and church treasurer for over 45 years. He spent 35 years in men’s clothing as owner of J&H...

Apr 14, 2021

Henry Morrison “Hank” Huckaby, passed away on April 14th. He was 79 years old. Hank was born on December 13, 1941 in the community of Experiment in Spalding County Georgia. He grew up in Hapeville, Georgia. He served as a trustee of Young Harris College where he earned an associates degree in liberal arts in 1962. In...

Apr 14, 2021

Raymond L. Gabriel, 80, of Crawford passed away on April 14, 2021. Born on January 10, 1941, he was the son of the late Leonard Gabriel and Frances Strickland. Ray was a Godly man. He attended church regularly and prayed daily.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Criswell, Donald...

Apr 14, 2021

Carolyn Cripps Latimer died April 14, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born in Albany, Georgia in July 1938, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. David Cripps (Willie Bell).

She graduated from Emory University with a BA degree in Bible and elementary education and Masters of Christian Education from Candler School of Theology at Emory....

Apr 13, 2021

Irvin Richard Escoe, also known as “Buckshot”, died April 13, 2021. He was born to Annie Mae Sorrells and Edd Escoe on July 15, 1927, both now deceased. He owed and operated Dunn Trucking Co. which he inherited from his grandfather, Parker Dunn. In 1949 to 1960, Dunn Trucking was the largest trucking company in Athens at the time. ...

Apr 13, 2021

Anthony Wayne Adkins, 69, of Hull, died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Wayne was born in Athens to the late Matt Oneal Adkins and Evelyn Cook Adkins. He lived in the Athens area for most of his life and served his country in the United States Army. Wayne loved collecting and was an avid Georgia Bulldawgs and...

Apr 13, 2021

Ella “Ruth” Brown Gordon 73 of Hull, went to her heavenly home on April 13, 2021. She was born on November 10, 1947, in Athens, GA. She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Mae Brown. She was retired after 41 years from Reliance Electric Company. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband of 46...