OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2020

William Steve “Bill” Braden, 87, husband of 64 years to Annie McCannon Braden, died Wednesday, August 28, 2020.

A native of Stone Mountain, Bill was the son of the late Rufus and Blanche Davis Braden.  He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Lucille Brownlee, Mary Ruth Becker and Berry Chasteen and brother in law: Edd...

Aug 25, 2020

Steven Michael Looney was born into Heaven on August 25, 2020.

He is the son of Timothy Looney and Anallelyz Abarca-Herrera of Atlanta. Along with his parents, Steven is survived by his grandparents: Carl and Yvonne Seay, Jacky and Gail Looney, Cira Herrera and Florente Abarca. He is also survived by five brothers and five sisters.

Aug 25, 2020

Anita Purvis Mitcheltree, 75, wife of William H. Mitcheltree, died August 25, 2020. Born in Ocilla, GA, she was the daughter of the late S. A. Purvis and Ruby Taylor Purvis.  Anita was a graduate of Irwin County High School in 1963 and Valdosta  State College in 1967 with a degree in teaching.  She began her teaching career at...

Aug 25, 2020

Ruth Treadwell McDaris, 92, of Statham went home to The Lord on Monday, August 25, 2020.

The daughter of the late Mattie Ruth and Ira Treadwell and wife of the late J.B. McDaris, she was employed with First National Bank / Wells Fargo as a bank officer, a member of Hebron Christian Church, and a resident at...

Aug 24, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Sue (Carlson) Mataras. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 21, 2020

Services will be private.

Aug 21, 2020

Dean Edgar Pierce, 85 of Winterville, GA passed away on August 21, 2020. He was born to the late Roy & Mildred Pierce on December 6, 1934. Mr. Pierce was a Captain in the Signal Corps. of the United States Army prior to becoming a teacher. He taught at Oglethorpe High, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle, and Cedar Shoals High School. After...

Aug 20, 2020

Mr. Lendon Fowler, 83, of Danielsville, GA passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Bountiful Hills Assisted Living in Commerce, GA.

Mr. Fowler was born in Danielsville, GA on July 27, 1937 and was the son of the late Ezra Fowler and Livy Berryman Fowler.

He was a parts salesman for the Ford Tractor...

Aug 20, 2020

Blanche Oneita Hardman Echols, 92, of Danielsville passed away on August 20, 2020.  Born on January 27, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Clara Mae Carithers Hardman and James Charlie Hardman.

She was a long time member of Friendship Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, Blanche had many jobs including Woolworth’s, GA Sportswear, Danielsville Elementary School,...

Aug 20, 2020

James Robert “Bob” Bramblett, 85, husband of Nellie Rebecca Bramblett, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. Born in Lilburn, GA, he was the son of the late Carl Monroe Bramblett and Odessa Harvey Bramblett. Bob served as a member of the National Guard and retired as the Senior Vice President of Operations for Golden Pantry. He was an active member...

Aug 20, 2020

Joe Cecil Strickland, 76 of Danielsville passed away on August 20, 2020. He was the son of the late, CD & Violet Strickland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda E. Strickland; daughter and sons, Melody, Kevin, Phillip, and Donna Strickland; brother and two sisters, Ray Strickland, Retha Bryant, and Yvonne Kennedy.

Funeral services...

Aug 20, 2020

Syble Ann Holloman, 81, wife of 63 years to Bobby Holloman, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. Born in Crawford, she was the daughter of the late Grover Murray and Ossie Reynolds Murray.  Mrs. Holloman retired from Carrier Transcold and was a member of Living Water Baptist Church, Arnoldsville, GA. She loved God, her, family, and her many friends. She...

Aug 19, 2020

Lenora Burney of Athens, Georgia passed away on August 19, 2020.  Lenora was born to parents, Oscar Joseph and Rebecca Anne Richardson on June 15, 1944 in Conway, South Carolina.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Max Burney, and moved to Georgia where she worked at Gulf Oil for many years, and later retired from the Gwinnett County Department of...

Aug 19, 2020

Thomas Lee McDaniel, 69, husband of the late Janice Horn McDaniel, died Thursday, August 19, 2020. Born in Watkinsville, GA, he was the son of the late Lonis McDaniel and Mary Shelton McDaniel.  He retired from Baskin Heating and Air.  Survivors include his children; Thomas L. (Linda) McDaniel, Jr., Marie (Marcus) Wilhite, Kate Rom, Jennifer McDaniel, Lonis “Feller” (Veronica)...

Aug 19, 2020

Linda Silva Perry, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Fred Silva and Josie Sandavol Silva. Mrs. Perry was a longtime educator and principal prior to retiring from Power Building Products after 20 years of employment. She enjoyed...

Aug 18, 2020

Elizabeth Estella Randolph, 89, of Athens, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Born September 10, 1930 in Atlanta to the late Dr. Lake S. Boggs and Louise Bailey, Beth went on to graduate from Meredith College and serve her country as a lieutenant in the United States Navy Supply Corps. She spent many years in Scottsdale, AZ...

Aug 18, 2020

Victoria “Torey” Strickland, 27, died August 18, 2020.

Torey was born November 30, 1992 in Clarke County to Scott and Pam Strickland. She is now joined in heaven with her grandfather, Bruce Witcher and sister, Ashton Strickland.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens,...

Aug 18, 2020

Rebecca Hutchins, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 85.

A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard James Frierson and Grace Waters Frierson, Mrs. Hutchins was a member of the Madison County Pilot Club, Honorary Member of the Madison County Rotary...

Aug 17, 2020

John Mell Cheney passed into his heavenly home on August 17, 2020 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He was born on March 21, 1945 in Athens, Georgia to John Mell Cheney Sr. and Evelyn Dial Cheney.

John earned his BBA and MBA degrees from The University of Georgia and his Doctor of Business Administration with...

Aug 17, 2020

Lillian Eloise Whitehead, 81, loving Wife and Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and loyal Georgia Bulldog Fan went home to be with her Lord on August 17, 2020.  Born in Jackson County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mary Agnes Cowart (Smith).  She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Leon Whitehead.  She was also...