OBITUARIES

Jan 31, 2021

Mary Hitchcock Smith, 81, of Comer, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Daughter of the late Crawford and Nellie Freeman Hitchcock, Mary was a lifelong resident of Madison County. She was a member of Comer United Methodist Church and a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed traveling, camping, trout fishing, and most of all, taking care of her family....

Jan 30, 2021

Carolyn Celeste Fuller Holley, 59, of Hull, died on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Born in Athens, GA to the late Bobby Joe Fuller and Gail Jacqueline Fuller, she was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Michael Fuller.

Celeste spent most of her working career in Retail/Retail Management, had a loving heart, an infectious laugh,...

Jan 30, 2021

Bishop Douglas C. Hammond, 83, of Watkinsville, died January 30, 2021.  Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Obie C. and Rosa Kent Hammond and was preceded in death by his son, Douglas David Hammond in 2002, brothers, Allen, James, Cyril, Curtis, Hubert and Bert Hammond and sisters, Era Hicks and Lorrelle Hammond.

Jan 29, 2021

Daniel Brian “Danny” Healan, age 47, of Watkinsville, passed away on January 29, 2021 after an extended illness.

He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Dianne Healan of Watkinsville; brother, Darrell (Jennifer) Healan of Athens; niece, Darcy Healan and nephews, Murphy and Brody Healan of Athens.

Danny was a graduate of Oconee County High...

Jan 28, 2021

Paul James “PJ” Finch, 40, of Winterville, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, PJ was a son of Barbara Reaves Hammond and the late Paul Terry Finch. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid UGA football fan.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his son, Brock...

Jan 28, 2021

Ronald Clayton Hardman, Jr. age 57, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2021 after a courageous year long battle with leukemia. Ron was born December 24, 1963. He was the son of the late Ronald Hardman, Sr. and Jean Minish Hardman Harris of Commerce, Ga.  He was a loving son and brother to his sister, Sheila. He...

Jan 27, 2021

Irene Helen Toyfair Powers passed away peacefully on Jan 27 at the age of 97. She was a resident of Athens GA for 75 years and was married to Dr. John J Powers for 69 years until his death in 2014.  Born Oct 7, 1923 in New Bedford, MA she was the daughter of Helen Glowaki and Wilfred Toyfair....

Jan 27, 2021

Joan Bond, formerly of Madison County, went to her heavenly home on January 27, 2021, following a struggle with dementia and declining health.  She lived at Mulberry Grove Senior Living in Statham, Georgia the last three years of her life. Joan was born on December 24, 1945, in Americus, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Doyle H....

Jan 27, 2021

Vickie J. Weatherford, 60, died January 27, 2021.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Vickie was the daughter of the late Delano and Nina Sue Couch Toney. She was a member of Johnson Drive Baptist Church and recently attended Edwards Chapel Baptist Church. She was manager of Showtime Bowling for over twenty years.

Funeral...

Jan 26, 2021

Blake Burnham Shepherd As Blake made his rounds to the local grocery stores, bank, and local restaurants in Watkinsville Georgia, the sound of laughter was heard as he shared his great sense of humor. What a great guy with a wonderful wit! Blake was 75 and retired when he died unexpectedly at home on the evening of January 26,...

Jan 26, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Eston Cox, Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 25, 2021

Zora Anne Brake, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Monday, January 25, 2021 following a brief illness.

Born in Ohio on July 16, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Jack Baddeley Sr. and Emma Ellen Seidner Baddeley. Mrs. Brake was a talented artist and avid reader. She...

Jan 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Patsy Bigham Boyd. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 24, 2021

Bobby Ray Wyatt, 73, of Colbert, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Bobby enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. He liked to sing and play the guitar, and he was a spiritual man along with being a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Above all, was a real family man who especially loved spending time with his...

Jan 24, 2021

Sybil Paulette Crowe, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the age of 80.

Born in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Paul Stephens and Geneva Sosebee Stephens. Mrs. Crowe previously worked as a Nursing Assistant at Hall County Hospital and the Athens City...

Jan 24, 2021

Virginia Kay Daniel, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her beautiful home on the creek in Athens.

Virginia was born in Byron, Georgia March 14, 1930, the youngest of six children of the country doctor nurse team of Dr. James B. Kay and Lena Adair Kay in Byron. Virginia...

Jan 23, 2021

Alphonse “AL” Bruno was born in Brooklyn, New York. Raised and educated through the Hawthorne, New Jersey school system. Longtime Palm Beach, Florida resident. Lived in Greensboro, Georgia, and recently Watkinsville, Georgia.

He was the former President and Founder of the South Florida Pawn Brokers Association and a former Greene County Band Booster Presidents. A avid angler...

Jan 22, 2021

Sara Frances Bruce, 86, of Watkinsville passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Born on February 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Memphis Tennessee King and Sylvia Nix King.

She was preceded in death by husbands, W.C. Vickery and Herman Bruce; grandson, Chad Carter; and many brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her...

Jan 22, 2021

Jesse Willard “Junior” Fortner, Jr., 73, husband of 54 years to Della Woods Fortner, died Friday, January 22, 2021. Born in Stockton, CA, he was the son of the late Jesse Willard Fortner, Sr. and Lena Maxwell Fortner.  Junior had worked as a carpenter and was a member of New Life Apostolic Church.  Survivors in addition to his wife...

Jan 21, 2021

Graveside Services for Lt. Col. Doyle H. Bond Jr. and his sister, Joan Bond, will be held on Saturday, April 10, at 11:00 a.m., at Jones Chapel Methodist Church, Hwy 29, Danielsville, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Doyle  can be made to Boy Scouts of America <www.donations.scouting.org>  or National Park Service <www.nps.gov> .