Nov 22, 2024

Jack Bowen, 80, of Hull, passed away on November 22, 2024. Born on November 21, 1944, he was the son of the late William Vernon Bowen and Fannie May Massey Bowen.

Jack was an Evangelist preacher for many years, attending Lighthouse Church of God in Athens. He served in the United States Army and retired from Westinghouse Corp. after 32 years...

Nov 22, 2024

Mr. Jack Nelson Harris, age 88 of Athens, Georgia, beloved husband of 65 years to Magdalene Harris, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2024. Mr. Harris was born in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of the late George W. Harris and late Lena Mae Suits. In addition, Mr. Harris is preceded by his sisters, Ann Jones and Sandra Deppe. 

After graduating...

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Nell Wilson Trent’s chariot came to take her home to be with her precious sister, mother and father and her dearest friends on Nov. 21, 2024 at her home in Athens, GA. Her life of great adventures began in Newport, AR on May 22, 1945. Born to the most kind and gracious people, Morris and Mary Alice Wilson, Mary...

Nov 21, 2024

Richard (Dick) Pepper passed away peacefully in his sleep the evening of Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Presbyterian Village Athens while in skilled nursing. He was 88 years old. During the day he was surrounded by loving family and friends.

Memorial service is December 8, 2024 at Smoke Rise Baptist Church 2:00 pm. The family will visit at the church from...

Nov 21, 2024

Samuel Herburt “Sammy” Mann, 77, died on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born in Bogart, GA, he was the son of the late Frank and Florena Mann and father to the late Travis Herbert Mann. Sammy worked in HVAC repair and installation until his retirement. Survivors include two daughters: Tracy Mann Shaw and Teresa (Lamar) Wise; brothers: Joseph (Christie) Mann and Butch...

Nov 20, 2024

Charles “David” Labbo passed away peacefully at home in Athens, Georgia, on November 20, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. 

 Born in Newport, Rhode Island in 1945 to US military parents, David frequently relocated between bases with his family, also living in Japan, Puerto Rico, Montana, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Texas, where...

Nov 20, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Rosiland Suzanne Hart, 78, died on November 20, 2024. Born in Quitman, GA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Franklin Hart, Sr. and Carrie Davis Hart. Mrs. Hart worked as a real estate agent in Florida and South Georgia and was the owner of Norton Advertising as an advertising agent. While living in Destin, FL, she attended church...

Nov 20, 2024

Matthew Joseph Shock, 46, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. A resident of Georgia and successful real estate entrepreneur, Matthew was born in Townson, Maryland, to Steven Irvin (Gena) Shock and Gloria Shock (Neil) Thomas.

 A graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Matthew built a successful career as a Real Estate Investor and...

Nov 17, 2024

John Robert Manning 38 of Bogart, GA, passed away November 17, 2024. He was the son of Mark S. & Janet Manning. He was preceded by his paternal grandmother, Martha S. Manning, and maternal grandmother, Josephine F. Cook.

Funeral Services are Friday, November 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Oconee Chapel 2370 Hwy 53, Watkinsville, GA 30677. The family will visit...

Nov 16, 2024

Robert Earnest “Bob” Jones, 87, of Athens passed away in his sleep on November 16th, 2024. 

Bob was raised in Oglethorpe County by the late Albert Johnson and Martie Tiller Jones Johnson. The oldest child of the late Roy Jones and Martie, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Mary. 

Bob is survived by his wife, Linda, 3 sons, Larry, Chuck,...

Nov 16, 2024

Conrad Orville Spratlin, 80, died November 16, 2024. 

Born in Meridian, Mississippi he grew up in Athens, GA. He was a son of the late Weldon Evans Spratlin and Hazel Branyon Spratlin. Conrad was an active member of Hebron Christian Church and enjoyed watching UGA football and Nascar. He was owner and operator of All-Kleen of Athens and American Work Apparel...

Nov 16, 2024

Jeanette Hill Dove, cherished wife, mother, granny and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the age of 93.

Born in Royston, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Hill and Alma Birdell Scoggins Hill. Mrs. Dove was a former Little League mom and Cub Scout den mother. She retired from Danielsville Elementary as a Cafeteria Worker...

Nov 15, 2024

Martin K. Magid passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 15th with his devoted and loving family at his side. 

People who knew Marty talk about his curiosity, his openness, and his generosity of spirit. Marty enjoyed people and made friends wherever he went. If he saw you carrying an interesting camera or wearing the logo of a Detroit sports...

Nov 15, 2024

Elise Allen Hawkins, 95, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Born in Franklin County, she was one of 13 children born to James Crawford Whitsel, Sr. and Alice Franklin Whitsel. Elise retired from the University of Georgia and was an avid fan of the Bulldogs. She was also a fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed gardening...

Nov 15, 2024

Dianne Diletto, 86, of Athens, peacefully passed away on November 15 2024. Born in Oconee County, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Margaret Dickens Murray and J.W. Murray, and Romey D. Oldham. Dianne is preceded in death by her sons, Teddy Nelms and Steve Nelms, her sister, Nancy Lord Eades, and her brother, Mike Murray.

In her later...

Nov 14, 2024

David Bradley “Brad” Bailie, 90, of Watkinsville, GA, died November 14, 2024. 

Born in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Roy C. and Marion Sullivan Bailie. 

Brad attended The University of Notre Dame where he played football. He was a graduate of Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA where he received Masters degrees in both Theology and English. For...

Nov 14, 2024

Dorothy Daniel Self, 97 years old, of Watkinsville, passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends on November 14, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Thomas Daniel and Ella Fowler Daniel; her husband, Will "Bill" Self; two daughters, Peggy Brock and Patsy Williford; one grandson, Ted Self and one great-grandson, Aubry Williford.

Survivors include her son,...

Nov 14, 2024

Barbara Ferguson Eza, 73, died peacefully with family by her side, in Athens, Georgia, on November 14, 2024, after a short illness. 

A resident of Oconee County for 45 years, Barb was born in North Plainfield, New Jersey, in 1951, the daughter of Russell and Laura (Telander) Ferguson who preceded her in death. Barb lived and attended schools in North Plainfield...

Nov 14, 2024

Joyce Craft Dowis, 94, of Athens, GA. died on November 14, 2024. Joyce was born on November 4, 1930, in Columbus, GA. to the late Thomas Milton Craft and the late Ivie Motes Craft. She graduated from Jordan High School in Columbus in 1946 and completed a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1982. She spent her life...